Hallett Red Cross Branch Meeting Report April 1948
The Hallett Red Cross Branch held a social and business meeting on April 27. £50 to Children’s Hospital and £25 to Mothers and Babies Health Association were approved, parcels mailed, and a warm clothing appeal planned. Quiz and leaf identification contests entertained, with proceeds and donations boosting totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallett Red Cross
Children’s ‘Hospitall
Mothers and Babies’ Health Association
Uloolo
Owen Smyth
Northmore
Davies
Nutt
G. G. Tiver
Gaskell
C .G. Lucas
A. H. Richards
D. McInnes
Almost Whole Wheat Surplus Sold
Mr F Armstrong acting chairman said the exportable wheat surplus is practically sold after accounting for a safe November carryover. About 140 000 tons of flour surplus remain for export with no expected marketing difficulties, while total export sales reached 132 million bushels of wheat and flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Armstrong
Tly
Australian Wheat Board
Milllion
Ns.w
Armstrong
Hanson Farewell Committee Winds Up and Donations Made
The Hanson Farewell Committee also the Welcome Home Committee has been officially wound up. Barometers were presented by Cyril Collins to returning boys and a cake dish to the lady. Surplus funds of £1 13s 9d donated to Hanson Hall Secretary toward an Honor Bell to be purchased. The committee thanks those who assisted on such occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Collins
Hanson Hall
Driver Testing Machine For S A A Road Safety Project
The Australian Road Safety Council has purchased a driver testing machine for South Australia from England. It is a road adapted Miles trainer used by the air force for pilot training, enabling trainees to face all road emergencies. National Safety Council secretary J C Howard noted country districts will get to see the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Road Safety Council
South Australia
England
Miles
Air Force
National Safety Council
J.C. Howard
Rail strike disrupts Queensland wheat transport
The Queensland railway stoppage has hindered movement of wheat to meet essential requirements, causing concerns over supply and distribution. Local officials monitor cargo flows as farmers adapt to curtailed rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
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S.A
Dalgetys
Commonwealth
Sclei
Tively
Dalgety
Dto
Strona
Defart
Sealkote
Elder
Smith
Duldig
Burra North
Ferguson
Jack O’neill
Hurra Hotel
Quarts & Bottles
Jack
O'Neill
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