Postal Rates and Rules for International and Domestic Mail
A dense list of postal charges and rules covering letters, cards, commercial papers, printed matter, air mail, and parcels. Rates vary by weight, destination within the Commonwealth, British Empire, New Zealand, Fiji, and other regions, with different charges for within city distances, state, and overseas, including special rates for newspapers and merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Miles
Ad Jining
British Empire
New Sebrides
Banks and Torres Islands
New Hebrides
Banks
Torres Islands
New Zealand
Fiji
Peroz
The Steady Subscriber Honor Recalled by Beart Office
The Steady Subscriber flow is dear to the Beart as those who pay yearly bring cheer to the office. Prompt copy from subscribers should reach the printer by Thursday 10 am to avoid delays. clubs are urged to appoint press correspondents for regular local reports and social notes. Readers are urged to share news of weddings and local events to keep the journal comprehensive.
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Vance
Nesta
Bridgetown Road Board Meeting Discusses Bridge Costs and Plans
The Bridgetown Road Board met on March 1 and discussed Kedle Street bridge construction at about £100, a tree removal reward of £5 for information on vandalism, and preparation for town planning surveys. Officials addressed water, pipe cleaning, and planning requests while noting delays and future meetings.
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Friigetown Road
Bosra
Bruty
Dover
Kedle Street
Arkle
Abesnnee
Dlomnen
dlomnen gwading Mr. Arkle’s application for lease At _fwrtion vb Carey Stirert
Eaton
JOC
Huth
Wagr
Ubservativ
Adinremty iv Ely
Mobil
Bridgetown
Reg Haerisi
Forestry Dept
Bridgetwin Advancement Poley Pool
Himpton Bret
Zinmecker
Birke
Beard
Mridgedown
du Viti de
Tridgwench
Duke of Gloucester
Vt Wax
Wilkie
Bagshaw
M. Set
Bagelury
Sett
Magshaw
Fesitig
My. Tayer
Tistas
Haine
Anil Miter
Bridgetown Advancement Policy Pool Letter to Minister for Works
Bridgetown Advancement Policy Pool releases copies of a letter to the Minister for Works dated February 28 1944. The group argues the water supply issue affects Bridgetown’s development and outlines a sub committee, survey plans, and timelines. It notes public meetings and cooperation with the Bond Board, asserting the need for abundant water for industry.
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General Piblic
Istackwod Times
Bridgetown Stead Board
Phy
Prikey Pools
N. Leminou
Sun
Bridgerewe
Bridgetown
Bond Board
Hoag Board
Red Grass Note on A April Meeting and War Memorial News
Disappointing attendance at the April 6 general meeting despite Easter and Fay the fruit season. Mrs Jones reported on war memorial matters and a donation drive totaling £14 1s 0d with £20 8s 10d raised by the VOR Unit for ex-prisoners of war. The meeting approved displaying war remembrance pictures and planned a fortnighly April event with cake and refreshments. The group praised volunteers and noted forthcoming dates and donations, including a silver coin gift and a display in the public window.
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Jones
Mintran Wherles
Bridgetown
Aint
RSL
War-Branch
Deuce
Maud
Mir
Rawson
Hind
Dunes
Wervier
Chrisie Runnel
Apel
Biedebinsay
Flax Growers Association President's Report Year Summary
The Flax Growers Association reports a generally satisfactory year despite weather lowering yields in some areas. Transport and handling improvements supported better crop outcomes, with finance and fertiliser allocations progressing. Efforts by the Flax Production Committee, astute field officers, and local mills advance, while plans for 8000 acres and new dam work proceed amid manpower constraints. The association ends with a credit balance and seeks continued member support.
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Justin
Stevens
Melbourne
Soult
Jim
H.C. Wilcott
HK. Glixone
State Department of Agriculture
Remson Ann
Actas
Muraday
Qualeup
Anple
Doube
Donnybrook
Nly
Yarlonpe
Vale
Imp
Rust in Plax and Crop Petitions Stir March 1944
The Plax association and Boytp Brook plan a crop competition on March 31 1944. Officials discuss fiber quality and rust resistance in flax and related straw varieties, noting incentives from the Agriculture Department to seed breeder trials and food tests.
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Wyb
Agricustand Department
Rust
Abe
Frum Gooda
Rust resistant flax needed for postwar farming
E A Campbell warns that rust damaged flax in Victoria threatens future cultivation. He notes poor pea suitability in Western Australia and outlines shift to Tasmania for crops, urging rust free or resistant flax varieties for local growers to survive after the war. He stresses urgency for reliable seed amid climate challenges.
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W.A
Tasmania
Ain
E. A. Campbell
Birnt of the Few biopic and stage show at Boyup Brook
Screen feature about R. J. Mitchell with Leslie Howard and David Niven. The aviation pioneer biography includes plans for a pictorial tribute and Schneider Trophy legacy. Also shows Never Been Kissed with Gloria Jean and Donald O Connor and songs What the Rose to Me and Love in Old Sweet Song. Evening screening at 8 pm.
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Birnt
R. J. Mitchell
Britain
RAF
Mitchell
Coura
Leslie Howard
Howard
David Ven
David Niven
Eharn
Gloria Jean
Donald O'Connor
Ap Boyup Brook
omMebeNs
Pam
Labour Party bids to win South West seat in Legislative Council
In South West Province voters face a close contest as the Labour Party nominates Mr Mings and Mr May to challenge the sitting member. Mings is noted for district council service and sympathy for ex-service men, while May is praised for fighter advocacy and serial success in veterans' cases. Maghan’s extensive campaign travels have unsettled the opposing party, with officials stating a genuine chance for Labour to secure representation. Authorised by the Executive, South West District. Cornell ALP GL Ver ton, president, Withers and Rothnie, vice-presidents, J. Shaunom, treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South West
May Man
Lalnnir Party
Maghan
Mt Cath Cone Tre
Lindowr
Legislative Council
Cornell
Cornell Alp GL. Verton
Mesars
German War Effort Lagging Under Allied Pressure
The British Ministry of Information reports Germany struggles to sustain arms production amid shortages and wartime strain. Housing, overwork, and conscription surge amid a tightening blockade, with German light tanks and motor production unable to meet demand as Allied pressure tightens the home front.
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Germany
Iitput
Ministry of Information
Atick
Negent
Procramnes Bax
Europe
Printed and Published by JA. Eddy for the United Press Ltd
A short note credits JA. Eddy as printer and publisher for United Press Ltd, printed at their Often, a ts SST OI, BTR location.
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JA. Eddy
United Press Ltd
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G-P.o
P.O
Blackwood
Caretm
Cheerio
Bridgetown Road Board
S. Lake
Strebe Street
Britannia
Church OF Enland
ST. Paul's Bridgetown
Sentry
Sanday
Sermontte
Methodist
Greenbushes
Mr Muek
Full Gospel Church
Pemberton
ST Spy
ATRL
Pete Chom
Thusday Pi
Evematm
W. Bold
Flax Growers’ Association
PRI
Sident
Ta Hy
Boyup Brook
South-West Province
TS Rau
Frank
Onan Auth
Hai Pe
Wafe L
Wiley Paden
Sue
For All
Nelson Printing Works
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