UNUSED RICHES Pushed to harness Australia’s coastal wealth
PAUL CHEYNE argues aerial surveys reveal vast rich fishing grounds along New South Wales coast and off Tasmania, with potential for a large scale tunnel canning industry. He warns Australia lags in whaling profits and manufacturing, urging active measures to develop wealth, create jobs, and reduce overseas debt.
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New South Wales
Baas Straight
Tasmania
California
Australian
Frank Hurley
Australia
Antarctic
Norway
North Pole
New
Australis
Commonwealth
Paul Cheyne
Heavy Marches Barred In NSW Band Championships
The NSW Band Championships set for late January to early February 1937 barred several heavy marches for the first time. D Grade bands may perform chosen comic numbers, C Grade may include Gilbert and Sullivan, B Grade may use certain overtures, and entrants must present a 30 minute program plus a musical selection. Municipal councils subsidize many bands, and the Band Council aims to boost yearly public performances in parks and other venues. Honorary secretary D G Macdougall reports widespread council support and congratulations.
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Ravenswood
N.S.W
Band Council of Control
Cownell
D. G. Macdougall
Convent Jubilee Cabaret President Receives Flowers
Mrs M Kearins head of the Convent Jubilee Cabaret Committee arrived at Southern Cross Hall Young for the function and was presented with a basket of flowers by committee members.
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M. Kearins
Southern Cross Hall
Young
Nuns Long Service at Young Convent Opening
Two founding members of the Presenta tion Convent at Young attended the official opening of the new Building. Mother Aloque now at Wagga and Mother Alphonsus of Young were honored. Mother Columba, of the Presentation Convent Pive deck, also attended, a former Young teacher. The Bishop of Goulburn praised Mother Alphonsus for fifty years of service, noting it as a long time in any life.
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Presentation Convent
Young
Mother Aloque
Wagga
Alphonsus
Young Still
Columba
Pivedeck
Goulburn
Barry
Lawrence and Hodgson Demonstrate New Radiolas at Home
Lawrence and Hodgson offer free in home demonstrations of the Radiolas, bringing the latest radio technology directly to residents. They invite interested buyers to schedule shownings and experience the set in a familiar domestic setting.
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Lawrence
Hodgson
Murrungal Shire Council Gives December Progress Report
At Saturdays Murrungal Shire Council meeting, engineer NE Dowden presented a month’s report ending 10 December 1948. Maintenance patrols and road work dominated, with Flint/Downes and Phil's Creek sections reformed, flood crossing at Phil's Creek under construction, and general repairs underway on Hovell Creek to Reid’s Flat, Clontaron, Koorawathy, Forest Creek to Breakfast Creek, and Wargeith roads.
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Murrungal Shire
NE. Dowden
Narrawa Road
D. Downes
Phil's Creek
Phil’s Creek
Frogmore
Hovell
Murrungal Shire Council Holds Special Meeting Boarowa
A special meeting of Murrungal Shire Council at Boarowa saw retiring president Dr. T A Cusack preside with full attendance. The council fixed the presidential allowance at 52 pounds per year and re elected Cusack as president and Daniel Neville as deputy. The Finance Committee for the new term was set to include all council members. Luncheon followed for councillors, the clerk, and the engineer.
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Murrungal Shire
Boarowa
T. A. Cusack
Cra
Neville
Gorham
Uaniimous
Daniel Neville
Cre
Perceval
Young Albion Hotel and Carrington Hotel Meeting Dates
Young and Harden schedules show meetings at Albion Hotel on Thursday January 21 and Carrington Hotel on Friday January 22. Details specify venue and dates for the gatherings, indicating sequential events across two nearby hotels.
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Me ‘Pes Young
Albion
To & Harden
Carrington
Frogmore Road and nearby bridges completed prompt works update
Reports state Frogmore Road finished with culverts and causeways on Frogmore Howell s Creek Jerringomar Darby s Falls Road completed including two nominated by Dr Neville. Kan garoo Creek on Wvangala Road underway. Final inspection by Mr Dennis and Mr Donal lson found approaches unequal yet bridged. timber sales and local gravel work discussed. sale of ten Chestafrees Refrigerators announced by M and R Main Roads firm.
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Frogmore Road
Frogmore
Howell's Creek
Jerringomnr
Darby's Falls
Neville
Kangaroo Creek
Wvangala
Dennis
Ehief Mridge
Donal Lson
Ihay
Closer settlement debate voices bold finance path
A letter writer urges government action to promote closer settlement with cheaper finance and a national bank role. He argues land as secure collateral, leasehold tenure, and gradual purchase to empower settlers, while warning against inflated prices and relying on Rural Bank if needed. The piece advocates bold policy, practical measures, and local landholder input.
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Stevens
Mendes
Rural Bank Board
Casey
Commonwealth Bank
Tts
Local Land Board
Canberra
Tie at focal oval as Boorowa vs Yass ends level in cricket match
Boorowa 297 all out in 60 overs with D Faulkner making 105 and J Littlefield 100 not out. Yass Rainbow chased and finished with a tie after last ball of day. Andrews top scored for Yass with 2, R Reach 67 not out, and bowling by Roach and Cliffords.
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Focal Oval
Boorowa
D. Faulkner
J. Littlefield
Yass
Boorown
Andrews
Boorowa Lloyd Stuart
Hall
Roach
Dowling
H. Trigione
St. Andrews
Roath
M. O'Hara
Asprey
J. Ligthefield
W. Caswells
H. Oxley
Cook
Arthur Lodge Arrives in Sydney to Visit Forbes Son
Mr. Arthur Lodge, 82, brother of the famous artist, arrived in Sydney aboard the Cathay. He intends to visit Forbes to see his son, Mr. Christopher Lodge.
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Arthur Lodge
Erontist
Sydney
Forbes
Christopher Lodge
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Lang S Creek
Corcoran
Mason
Selmes
Lang's Creek Bridge
Corcoran’s Bridge
Reid
T. J. Murphy
Murphy
Gunnary-Frogmore
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Yau-Cowra Road
Ooo Young-Gunning Road
W. M. Dwyer and Co
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Koorawatha Road
Tooheys
Travel Service
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Cowra
BR. 0. Ife
Miss 0. Ife
Emorine
M. Ife
J. H. Wallis
Murrumburrah
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Bank of N.S.W
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Yass Rainbows
A. Brennan
R. Rosch
R. March
RB. Yates
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C. Esprey
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Stuart A. Andrews
Oxley
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McDonald
Lone
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R. Yates
C. Asprey
C Cassells
Clifford
Apsworth, Shaw
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A.clifford
Lloyd Stuart
H. Trighone
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