Swan Match with Marwick Ferguson Opens for NSW Rest
A chaotic cricket scene unfolds as Marwick and Ferguson open for New South Wales against The Rest in a satirical match. Dinny bowler Barker and Dinny’s dialogue with Evatt frame a lively, politically charged crowd scene at the ground.
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Dr. Evatt
New South Wales
Australia
Labour
John Curtin
Evatt
Country Party
Tom Marwick
P. D. Ferguson
Dinan
Barker
Jack
Castor Oil
Swan
Old Boy
New South
C.C
PLD
Forthcoming Swan By-Election Candidates Noted
A brief note from a Glasgow Bulletin notice hints at candidates for the coming Swan by election. Dialogue between neighbors touches on dreams and family, reflecting local social chatter in a recorded squib.
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Swan
Points to watch in tractor fuel and oil efficiency
A.T. Brown warns on common causes of engine inefficiency in tractors. Worn inlet valve guides can let in extra air, dilute the fuel mixture, and cause liquid fuel to foul plugs. Replacing worn guides is a garage job. avoid old tubes with new covers and ensure correct plug gaps and clean insulators. Overfilling sump wastes oil and fouls plugs.
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Wachimne
T. E. Brown
New Zealand Home Guard Recruitment Speech Cited
Auckland message quotes Minister for National Service Mr Hob Semple urging recruits for the Home Guard to defend New Zealand. He rebuts claims of weakness as unfounded and jokes that opposition ideas are based on the biology of whitebait.
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New Zealand
Hob” Semple
National Service
Home Guard
Auckland
Captain Curtin Fathoms the Field in Narrow Alley
In a tense cricket scene J C Curtin strides onto the field as Sam jow is urged to tackle, the Doc glances over, and Curtin replaces his captain’s cap ready for a catch that fails. At tea, the score reads 112 for no wickets with joking political thoughts noted as C G Latham adjusts the scoreboard.
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Marwick
P.D
Evatt
Sam Jow
Jack Curtin
Doc
J.C
C. G. Latham
War-driven Marriage Boom in Sydney Surges During War
War has sparked the largest marriage boom in Sydney’s history with 41 037 marriages in the NSW metropolitan area in 14 months, up 4 711 from prewar levels. October 1939 saw 1 440 marriages, December reached 1 847, and January 1940 stood at 1 039 as war disrupted normal life and spiked nuptials.
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Sydney
War Turns Marriage Trends In New South Wales 1939
Jewellers work late to fulfill engagement ring orders as marriages rise after September. The NSW metropolitan area shows June to August 1939 dipping below 1938, then September brings 1276 marriages, up 287 from August, reflecting wartime impact on nuptials.
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N.S.W
Belgian Congo strategic linchpin in global conflict
The article profiles M. Wauters a Belgian statesman and writer, outlining his career, roles in academia politics and colonial matters. It emphasizes the Congo as a strategic asset for Allies and a shield for British interests amid World War II. The piece notes Belgians resistance and the Congo's continued importance despite German advances.
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M. Wauters
Africa
Acc
Diamonds and uniforms shape wartime engagement trends
June 1939 saw high army enlistment and a spike in marriages through July and October as servicemen married in uniform. Jewelers report scarcities of diamonds due to losses in Amsterdam and wartime demand. opal rings rise if war persists. The most popular ring remains the solitaire with a simpler setting. many buyers seek white and low gold rings, prices mostly between 7/10 and 430, with occasional high end sales continuing.
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ALF
Air Force
Sydney
Amsterdam
London
New York
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National Library of Australia
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