RAF Pilot Kennedy Dies on Active Service at 20
Flight-Lieutenant John Connolly Kennedy of the Royal Air Force is reported killed on active service. Son of J J Kennedy, formerly of Goulburn, he was educated at Christian Brothers College Waverley and excelled in sport and music. He joined the RAF after Point Cook training in 1987 and gained fame as a footballer and swimmer. He had recently announced his engagement to Miss Christine Jowrd of Chislehurst, Kent. His father and family are in Bellevue Hill and Goulburn.
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John Connolly Kennedy
Royal Air Force
British War Office
J. J. Kennedy
Goulburn
Kennedy
Christian Brothers’ College
Waverley
Gym Noots
Bundh Surf Club
Moet
Point Cook
England
Ha Fine
Allied Services
Fairman
Christine Jowrd
Chislehurst
Kent
Ether
Boronia Road
Bellevue Hill
North Goulburn
Jacob Knopp
Stock drive planned at Royal Hotel for patriotic funds
At a Royal Hotel meeting on Saturday last the Show Society formed a stock drive to raise funds for patriotic purposes with a sale set for Saturday August 24. Chair Walter Thompson led a discussion with L L Williams F Clark L J Dowling Arthur Gorham RK B Revers J Roberts and others. plans included district canvassing depot sites and use of trucks. The group mapped districts, appointed canvassers, and scheduled a progress meeting for August 10 with secretary duties assigned to W Thompson and arrangements for a central vegetable depot at Tom Crawford’s machinery yard.
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Show Society
W. Thompson
Shire Council
Walter Thompson
Messrs
L. L. Williams
F. ©. Clark
L. J. Dowling
Arthur Gorham
RK. B. Revers
J. Roberts
Kuth Dwyer
W. H.C. Wilkingon
Keith MaccPherson
B. Gurry
Shore
Race Club
Camden
Goulburn
Vass
F.C. Clark
Clark
Williams
Atock
Sharwoody
Keith Dewyer
L. J.wling
Keith Dwyer
T. Crawford
Crawford
Wilkinson
Rugby
Rye Park
Frogmore
D. Roberts
TL. Wine
Hing
Belige
Thompson
BR. A. Armour
J. A. Roberta
J. A. Edmonds
Archie Gorham
Twrn Rowil
Messia
K. Mae. Pheron
G. R. Clements
J. J. Dwyer
L. L. Taylor
Young
Ff. Armstrong
Kenya
M. Armstrong
A. Braily
Binalong
F. W. Hume
F. Wright
Galong-Murrumburrah
T. A. Cuzack
Ravgioca
W. O'Connor
J. McGranth Jr
Mezeres
W. H. C. Wilkinson
Gorham
Tkwas
H. Hine
Tom Crawford
Local notices and obituaries from Yass to Tumbarumba
Mr Ron Merriman joined the Anti-Tank Division after enlisting in Sydney show ground camp. Norman Last transfers from Batlow to Cootamundra. Engagement announced between Miz Janet M Baird sister of Rev Donald M Baird Tumut and Rev Hugh A Prenter of Tumbarumba Tarcutta Presbytery Charge. Mr Tom Collins urges petrol motion scheme reform. Mr William Thomas Murphy dies at The Meadows Cullinga. widow survives. John Henry Cann long-time Sturt Broken Hill debater dies at Petersham aged 80. Thomas William Quilter of Junee dies suddenly at 68, member of the Quilter family of Claria Park Yaralla.
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Ron Merriman
W. T. Merriman
Yass
Sydney Showground
Miz
Janet M. Baird
Donald M- Baird
Tumut
Hugh A. Prenter
Tumbarumba- Tarcutta’ Presbytery
8. Prenter
Sydney
Harden
William Thomas Murphy
Cullinga
Murphy Levant
Harden District Hospital
John Henry Cann
Sturt
Broken Hill
Legislative Assembly
Petersham
Thomas William Quilter
Varalla
Junee
Quilter
Claria Park
Yaralla
John Francis Quiter
War Work Report From Kan giura Red Cross Branch
From Our Correspondent the Hon Secretary Miss Ruby Buckmaster notes ongoing local war work by Red Cross volunteers. Donations and completed items include pullover washings belts and bags, several gallons of socks mittens and milk jug covers, contributed by Mrs Baldock Mrs H Cook Mrs Campbell Miss Penning Miss Buckmaster Mrs Besnard and others.
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Kangiura
Bowning Red Cross
Ruby Buckmaster
Baldock
H. Cook
W. Cock
T. Dwyer
Buckmaster
J. Penning
Mesdames Cock
F. and
E. Wright
Guessing the Lambs Name Competition Ends with Bunty
The Kan jiara school pupil held a Guessing the Lambs Name competition and raised 10 shillings. The unguessed name chosen was Bunty by Mrs H J Cook who is thanked for her help and interest. Part of the proceeds will fund a donation toward installing an auto cat at Burrowa District Hospital.
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Kanjiara
Bunty
H. J. Cook
Burrowa
Protect the Children
New South Wales faces a minor epidemic of road hazards harming children. The Road Safety Council urges motorists to drive safely and teach traffic sense, advising moderate speeds, vigilant watching for youngsters, proper car maintenance, and safer parking. Parents are urged to explain road rules and practice cautious behavior with children.
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The
Road Safety Council of
New South Wales
Road Safety Council
Alrways
Mr Tae 2
Barraclough Optometrists Visit to Boorowa Town
H A Barraclough Pty Ltd Optometrists will visit Boorowa on Thursday August 22 from 10 pm to 5 pm at the Royal Standard Hotel. Mr H K Barraclough will be present. Appointments may be made at Knapton's Pharmacy.
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Boorowa
Royal Standard
H. K. Barraclough
D.B.O
Knapton’s
Children Donated Work For War Effort Commended
Children have toiled for two years and the remaining proceeds will support the war effort. They are to be commended for their enthusiasm and free giving.
Wartime unity urged in Australia poultry drive
The piece argues for total war discipline across society, urging poultry farmers in New South Wales to boost egg exports to Great Britain. It emphasizes national coordination, elimination of waste, and support for a producer controlled marketing organisation to ensure export delivery and fair returns. It notes Britain’s depleted egg supply due to German actions and Denmark-Holland seizures, calling for coordinated export efforts.
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British Commonwealth of Nations
Great Britain
Napoleon
Australis
England
Denmark
Holland
Australia
N.S.W. Board
Sydney
N.S.W
Spanish Eyes on Gibraltar Under Nazi Propaganda
London reports Nazi efforts to sway Spaniards against Gibraltar as Britain boosts its Gibraltar garrison to about ten thousand with heavy arms and anti aircraft munitions. Observers note growing Nazi influence amid Spain's severe shortages, contrasting Portugal's stability as Spain eyes expansion into its hinterland.
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London
Gibraltar
Spain
Madrid
Giornale d'Italia
Russia
Portugal
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Suffolk Vale
Kenya Pad
Patterson Bros
Boorowa, Harden and
Boorowa Harden Young
Mareden Street
Corcoran's
Corcoran Bros
Corcoran’s Plains
C.W.A. Library
Wednnesday
Iil & P.m
R. B. Roberts
Ryan
Burrows Newa
R.A.F
Jean's Gate
Ralph Walton
Patreat
Marsden Street
KODAK
AGE, Radio
Royal Hotel
Satur
Epports
Norman Last
Mrs
Albert
Last
Muttama
Batlow
Bank of N.S.W
Cootamundra
Tom Collins
M.H.R
Hume
RED Cross
H. A. Barraclough Pty. Ltd. Optometrists and Ganns
Australian Motorists Petrol Company, Limited
A. M.P. Petrolia
Dangar, Gedye & Malloch Ltd
Lister
J.J. Sullivan Pty. Ltd
Australian Fertilizers Limited
T. & G Mutual Fire Assurance Society, Limited
Alliance Assurance Company, Limited
Farmers & Grassers’ Co-operative Grain, Insurance and Agency Co., Ltd
W. M. Dwyer & Company
General Commission
Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co., Ltd
Prudential Assurances Co., Ltd
Vita Lick Ltd
New Spain
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