War toll and company actions loom large in shareholders note
On May 31 1946 the company announced a 2 percent dividend and refunds of 40 percent of commissions totalled 7500 as part of shareholder statements. The chairman and directors paid tribute to Dr Geo McLean who died in February and named B Bragg to join the board after his passing. The speech referenced postwar recovery and labour shortages affecting Australia and outlined policies to support the economy and workforce during the transition from war to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo McLean
Directa
B. Bragg
Europe
Japan
Australia
Havre
Blue Papers and Cigarette Shortage Echoes in Melbourne
A reader described a shortage of blue cigarette papers in Melbourne during wartime, with shops selling out and a local fear of penalties for home manufacture. Citizens discuss substitutes, duties, and the possibility of state controls on self-made cigarettes as supply pressures worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georth
Prahra
The
Age
Melbourne
Ciwaretta Paper
Ikemwa
Perhape
Bretiow
Amuking
Fiat Toatanes
Thor
Mecoming & Manufacturere
Chinerettes
Erie
Abby Sarwiggimg
Eaberday
Cormin Ardtie
Toheceu Monet
Peerrilly
Agricultural education group instruction in rural areas
Rural schooling efforts highlighted by agricultural education leaders. The July program discusses training methods, cooperation with county and state education bureaus, and aims to extend teaching to farm youth, with emphasis on practical applications and university involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nereis
Burppad
Apiea
da Uie
Gr Wien
Daikea
Wits
Laelia Preter
Wool prices and trade at Newry market in 19th century notes
Fragmentary report records wool prices and trade at Newry with specific per pound rates for full wool, lambe, and country wools, noting yardage and buyer activity. Prices vary by grade from 4d to 14d per pound, with references to Palestine, Cuba, and other regional markets and yearling sales at fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit Brombe Cunson
Sydney Calés
Jlao
Hd Co Bc
Reerat Vialies
Gudethorn
Newry
Merium Ltd
Cuba
New Service Aims to Combat Unemployment
Report describes a Commonwealth Employment Service expanding to assist long-term jobless through coordinated job matching, training, and local labor desk support. It notes government duty to aid those unable to find work and mentions systematic checks and nationwide reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jong
Peelisalion
Rabbit pest growth questioned by agriculture minister
Minister for Agriculture E H Graham told Sydney meeting of Pastures Protection Boards that 48 million rabbits shina sok last year exceeded NSW sheep numbers. He urged rabbit protein be tapped and proposed stack inspectors gain wider vision over rabbit inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Graham
Conference of Pastures Protection Boards
Sydney
New South Wales
Military authorities vacate vegetable field space
Mr Graham of the Ministry for Agriculture reports arrangements were made for the military to surrender the large western portion they occupied at the vegetable market during the war year. The action relieves congestion at the City Fruit and Vegetable Markets and provides extra selling space for growers.
Notice forbids trespass and hunting on Suffolk Vale paddocks
Notice states trespassing trapping rabbits and fox hunting are banned on Suffolk Vale paddocks and warns that permission must be obtained from L. L Williams manager for access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk Vale
Travelling T B Clinic For Country
A report shows the Anti Tuberculosis Association near completion of mobile clinics for country touring. Two elaborately equipped buses will host X-ray and pathology rooms, with electrical power and automatic cameras, to deliver on the road medical work and combat the disease nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ima
Renault
Awovjalion
Leleta
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Amr
Marke Ty
Uae
West
Nur Payne Pethnk
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Wwe
Elie
Mtaestry
Eiley
Passi
Pentlie
Mayne
Austrasia
Ramet
Wool & Hamartine
Brian May
Deane
Tion Sales
Iit
Porto Cilleyeach
Melby
Minnemest
Hotere
Wisco
Ratigny
FORD
Inment
A. J. Adams
Marden St., Boorowe
Gopaoy OF
MOE Traln Pty Lie
Mngt
Offige
Gonteny
Alan
Boo Tower
Cameron
Malvbasy
Kaye Carrer
Tanges
L. L Williams. Marager
T.B
Youth Campaign Assisting
New South Wales Policy
Cam Paien
Poller Olivens
Berger
Clore
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Savings Bank
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Grep
Weeden
General Stores
Boorowa
Lady Ruth Corsets
Jean’s
Laura Cranston
Proprietresa
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Marie Sinert
Eines Wrobel
Etna
Aunt Mary
Chevrolet
Hancock's Garage
Marsden Street
Farmers & Graziers Co-Operative Grain Insurance & Agency Co., Ltd
Leading Wool, Stock & Produce Brokers
Goulburn
Albury
the “Farmers & Graziers’ Co-Operative
Grady. Insurance and Agency Co., Ltd
Jemme Atchenerm Stock and Station Agents
R. J
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