Australia’s timber future hinges on reafforestation and war needs
Paul Cheyne argues Australia must expand timber supply through afforestation to support wartime and postwar industries. He warns that reliance on imports endangers defense, urges conservation of native resources, and notes the “silver spoon” attitude delaying development. He cites Commonwealth demand, naval blockades, and the potential growth of domestic timber sectors.
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Commonwealth
Austratia
Santa Coem
Australie
Lara
Australia
Kathy Nonthy
Swain
By Dare
Adetralin
Paul Cheyne
Entertainment is Essential in War Time Australia Policy
Mr Percy Spender of the Commonwealth War Cabinet emphasizes entertainment’s role on morale and pledges no harm to cinema ties with America. He asserts measures would only be taken under emergency war conditions to protect relations with Australian film industry and foreign partners.
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Percy Spender
Tressurer
Commonwealth War Cabinet
Australia
George Formby Goes to France in Wartime Letter
George Formby writes to Gordon Ellis that he will join troops in France after completing his new film Let George Do It and a Christmas pantomime engagement. He offers services to authorities and plans to go with Mrs Formby, who insists on accompanying him and aiding his needs at sea.
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Gordon Ellis
British Empire Fims Pty. Ltd
George Formby
France
George
Naafi
Formby
C Maiwen & Son
Boorowa
Direwthy
Voncerner Annies
Vite
Messrs
Finn and Sons
Grenfell
H. A. Trengove
Koorawoche
A. C. Mecot
Koorawatha
Douglas
Cootamundra
Afc
McColl
Mra
M. M. Butt
Boarowa Hospital Seeks Food and Linen Donations
The Matron at Boarowa District Hospital requests donations of potatoes pumpkins swedes and other vegetables as well as clean linen to support patient care.
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Boarowa District
Ramblers Triumph in Low-Scoring Cricket Encounter
The MUKKUMBURRAIL Ramblers edged the visitors in a tight match with a total score of 15 and strong bowling by Cullen who claimed 9/40. KR Sullivan held the visitors to 4/8 as McGann blasted 22 not out for the Ramblers, with H Murphy and J McGann among notable contributors.
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Murrmmhtrah
Hamblers
Ramblers
Uruts
Kennaninp
KR. Sullivan
Boor
J. McGann
Tome
Cullen
Stuart
Cullen Carmody
Ibew
Cullen Sullivan
Lawton
Green
Parsons
Cullen Faulkner
Murphy
Cullen Letteriell
Cullen McDonald
Cullen Gentle
Cullen McGann
O'Hara
Cross
Cullen O'Hehir
Cullen Sundnes
Prison for Drug Addict Doctor in Gilgandra Court
Dr Francis Guinanegh was sentenced to three tenths for knowingly taking cocaine to feed addiction and ordered to receive prison medical treatment. He also faced £4 fines for car offenses and drug use, with two burglary charges withdrawn. Police noted his Queensland medical registration and NSW provisional status. He had been a locum in Méendooran before Gilgandra.
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Ilgandra
Gilgandra Toter Court
Francis Robert Gainanegh
Cookson
P.M
Andrew Dunsmore
Guinane
Edna Myra Cornwall
Noel Norton
Queensland
New South Wales Medical Board
Méendooran
New South Wales
Gilgandra
Crick Elected Lord Mayor of Sydney for 1940
Alderman S. S. Crick, Reform nominee, won the Sydney Lord Mayor ballot with 12 votes to 8 for Labor rival Alderman Donald Grant M.L. The city aldermen met last week to decide the mayoral result.
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S. S. Crick
Sydney
Labor
Donald Grant
M.L
Straying stock case ends in non suit at Braidwood court
At Braidwood Police Court William Chapman claimed damages after a bull strayed onto a public lane, causing damage to his motor car. The plaintiff failed to prove defendant neglected to keep stock off the highway, leading to a non suit and costs against the plaintiff. local interest was intense.
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M. J. Ryan
P.M
Braidwood
Willian Harold Leslie Chapman
Durran Burra
George Barlow
Durran Durran
Wefendans
Garvey
Brainwood
Themne
Geanburn
Thomas
Aerion
Aeliorn
New South
Thorn
Tiarvey
Willam Harold Leslie Chapman
Hull
Durran Durra
Ihawing Close
Mr. Chapman
Baby Health Centre Work Report Summary
The document records Baby Health Centre activities by the Director General of Public Health Sydney in the past period. It lists mothers visited by a nurse and visits to expectant and infant attendees, daily centre attendance, and totals for new cases, follow ups, and various outreach activities.
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Nenth
Pabl Mearth
Sydney Mortigh
A Tack on Taxes and Farming Facts Review
A historical adversarial essay discusses taxes on farm animals and produce, linking farming costs to welfare and prices. It critiques beefers, machinery costs, and tax impacts on smallholders, referencing famine, floods, and afforestation as broader policy failures.
Successful Men Value Their Eyes
Prominent public figures emphasize eye health and the benefits of proper vision care. The advisory urges seeing a qualified optometrist and getting glasses if needed. Public notices list upcoming eye consultation dates in Boorowa, Young and Harden at local hotels and venues with set hours.
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Boorowa
Royal Standard
Young
Albion
Harden
Carrington Hotel
Centre Work Report on Babies and Mothers Attendance
Centre records show new born babies weighed 64 with seven meals given daily. Attendance includes infants under 1 year 44, under 2 years 1, and under 3 years 3. Daily average attendance reported as eight. Commentary notes agricultural rhetoric and national food production context.
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Sinter
Mic Cellitievice
Omd
Mir Cellanégue
Vialte
Vlente
The Newly Born Baby Health of Mother During Pregnancy
The health of the baby depends on maternal care in pregnancy. Expectant mothers should use prenatal clinics in the Metropolitan Area, including ten clinic sites attached to Baby Health Centers. Free guidance and medical supervision are available for those unable to afford care.
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Health Department
Bridge Street
Sviney
Weather and community notes from a rural Australian town
The report covers a cooler spell after a brief heat period with rain during a storm. It notes the December CWA meeting, preparations for a New Year fundraiser to aid soldiers, social events, and school achievements. It also lists annual committee duties, prizes, and local auction pricing insights.
Death from tetanus after garden injury in Mascot
Sydney man Bert Longford, 25, died at Royal Sydney Hospital from tetanus after a splinter entry in his left heel while gardening barefoot in Mascot on December 2. He had treated the wound himself and only sought medical help after several days.
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Sydney
Longford
Garden of
Mascot
Royal Sydney Hospital
Century scare at Woodstock prompts safety reminders
The report notes a century scare at Woodstock as Mr and Mrs Rodwell prepared for their annual holidays, departing on Friday last.
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Woodstock
Rodwell
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