TALBOT to Tozer daughter wed LAC Maxwell
Death notices and memorial items list several 1940s notices. A marriage announcement notes the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Tozer of Grimm ACT to LAC Bruce Maxwell, son of Mr and Mrs W Bot of Leeton NSW. Other items include a death on active service Colin Jamison NZEL and a notice of the late Anne Barclay of Largs Bay, and an In Memoriam for Mervyn Ashworth dated August 3 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
T. Tozer
Grimm Act
Bruce Maxwell
W Bot
Leeton
Isolationist wins New York primary in Republican race
Hamilton Fish, former isolationist, wins the Republican primary in New York and will seek a 13th Congressional term in November. In separate notes, births reported in Los Angeles include a daughter born to Ocona O Neill, wife of Charlie Chaplin, and Loretta Young, wife of Lieut Colonel Tom Lewis, has a son. Petrol quota concerns expressed by Commonwealth fuel controller Mr W Tucker amid price rises since February.
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New York
Hamilton Fish
New Wael
Los Angeles
Ocona O'Neill
Charlie Chaplin
Santa Monica
Loretta Young
Tom Lewis
Melbourne
Commonwealth Controller of Fuel
W. Tucker
Army Punishment Methods Attacked by Psychologist
Dr Martin, head of Austria Peycho org, criticized army punishments as inhumane. He argued deprivation of tobacco and bread on water diets harm inmates and fail to deter misbehavior, urging humane treatment and reform.
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Mira
Baviaekha
Taatteute
Ta- Austria Peycho Org
A H Martin
Martin
Australians to join MRAA staff in relief work
Australian relief workers are to be attached to the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration staff in Western Europe, the Balkans, and later the Pacific. Dr Evatt said the administration seeks pid officers for the administrative data or committees, with volunteer representatives to assist in field work.
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S- Weqvey
United Nations’ Reef and Rehabilitation Administration
Alan
Europe
Balkans
Evath
Pacific
Reduced F.R.P. Costs to State
Sydney reports a state government notice showing large reductions in expenditure for the current financial year. The Commonwealth contributed funds for maintenance and precautions under the pact. The state government spent less than in the previous year, with figures indicating substantial cost savings across programs and services.
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Sydney
Commonwealth
Jervis Bay Survivor Visits Sydney
Jervis Bay survivor visits Sydney as he recalls the convoy incident. The Nid Aampheerern, a merchantman, fought the German pocket high seas chase near the Scheer. The destroyer escort and Gel convoy endured intense action. 35 of 38 ships were saved from the burning wrecks.
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Jervis Bay
Sydney
I Trevis Bay
Erie
Thomas Day
Davee
Uidrest
Admiral Scheer
Jeris Bay
Jeris Bay Opornied Merchantman, Nid Aampheerern
Helleship
Gel
Newcastle meat supply halved after abattoirs seizure
Slaughtering at the Abattoirs fell sharply with a 70 per cent drop yesterday and today the Newcastle meat supply was halved. Some butchers had enough for the day, others only to lunch. Meat Control seized all meat at the Abattoirs on orders from Deputy Controller L J Shute after northern district butchers raised prices above fixed levels.
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Newcastle
L. J. Shute
Quezon’s Fight for Philippines Freedom Continues in War Effort
The Canberra Times notes Manuel Quezon, Philippines Governor General since 1925, remains committed to liberating the Philippines. Allied advances push toward Manila as General MacArthur leads to renewed plans to retake the islands, with progress in the Southwest Pacific.
Governor Gowrie receives Sydney officials at Admiralty
His Excellency the Governor Lord Gowrie and the Mayor Aldermen and the Town Clerk of Sydney met at Admiralty Sydney yesterday. They received a farewell address and Mr R. Mommeyou presented a relief painting and address on behalf of the Boy Scouts Association of Australia. Lady Gowrie, attended by Miss Ivie Price, visited the 3rd Australian Women’s Hospital at Concord West yesterday afternoon.
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Lo Goorie
Adimitradla
Inev
Yeaterday
Stensios
R. Mommeyou Ooim
Australay
Excellney
Gowrie
Admiralty Sydney
London Bomb Toll Revealed By Churchill Across Commons
In a Commons session, Prime Minister Churchill disclosed 5140 flying bombs launched at Britain, with 4735 killed and 14,000 injured. He reported 17,000 homes destroyed or damaged and about 800,000 damaged, while over two million people were aided to evacuate London.
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London
House of Commons
Mr. Churchill
Britain
Canada to Pay U S for War Bases and Facilities
Ottawa states Canada will reimburse the United States for wartime air bases and facilities in Canada and Goose Bay Labrador. The government argues reimbursement is warranted by wartime understandings as Ottawa seeks to avoid bearing the cost alone.
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Canada
U.S
Ottaa
United States
Europe
Alaska
Goose Bay
Labrador
Pures “ i. Church
Prt
Set Against Frozen Meat Condemned in Australian Debate
Federal Air Controller Mr Tonkin and Deputy Controller Mr Shute defend frozen meat, arguing it harms Australia’s image abroad and noting some butchers and households complicate distribution. They deny fears of a meat famine in Sydney and accuse some shops of favoring certain customers by hoarding or undersupplying meat beyond coupon limits.
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Sydney
Mr. Tonkin
Tonkin
Mr. Shute
Expansion in Publicity Work Abroad Proposals in Budget
Melbourne reports plans to expand Australia’s overseas information services with increased funding. Proposals include appointing press attaches to Australian High Commissions in Wellington New Delhi and Ottawa. Substantial boosts sought for London and American offices, current costs are 115000 and 35000 pounds yearly respectively.
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Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth
Department of Information
Department
Presa
Wellington
New Delhi
Ottawa
London
D D T hailed as greatest find of decade
British press reports D D T as a groundbreaking insecticide proven in Naples typhus control. Standard issue impregnated shirts protect against lice for two months, with strong potential for Allied forces in Europe and major use in the Far East against malaria and dysentery. The article tracks its history from 1874, its rediscovery in 1929, and its lasting effectiveness on walls clothing and textiles.
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London
D.D.T
Naples
Europe
Far East
Vie
India
Omic
Luis Toere
Lee
Switzerland
Publicity Claim At Conference Highlights Country Press Role
Mr W R Seilly of Cowbimilla Riverina argued at the Farmers and Settlers Conference that the country press should receive greater publicity for Aporen activities especially executive work. He said newspapers reach households first and are most sympathetic to our interests.
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Sydney
W. R. Seilly
Cowbimilla
Riverina
Farmers and Settlers Conference
Aporen
Inter
Government factories should pay taxes in postwar plan
The Australian Council of Employers Federation leader urged that government owned utilities used for war be made available to private enterprise at fair prices, with taxes shared if government factories compete. Sir Marcus Clark urged the government not to run factories against private industry, and called for tax relief and a price list for disposed property to aid rehabilitation and maximize postwar employment.
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Australian Council of Employers’ Federations
Ed, Oberg
Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia
Marcus Clark
Audh
Oberg
Actung
Certan
Prige
Chambers of Commerce
Sr Marcus
Inflation Check Seen In Bank Deposits
A 1942 report compares Commonwealth accounts with latest statements showing banking regulation led to a 11 month deposit freeze of about £30 million and an annual projection near £85 million. Economists note withdrawals exceed wartime extra credit by about £15 million, suggesting inflationary pressures waned while surplus credits were withdrawn.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Contary
Disappearance of Bolivian Tin Magnate Shocks City
Maurice Hochschild, a wealthy Argentina tin magnate, vanished in La Paz Bolivia while en route to the Chilean Consulate for a passport visa. His car was found abandoned near Obraja two miles distant, and kidnapping rumors swirl as authorities investigate the case.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Argentina
Maurice Hochschild
Hochschild
Santiago
Obrajea
District rainfall totals for Southern Tablelands area
Rainfall registrations for 24 hours to 9 am yesterday record Kosciuszko and points Tombang 2 Bendoc Park 8 Nimmitabel 5 Jombala 5.
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Kosciuske & Points
Tombang
Benang
Bendoc Park
Nimmitabel
Jombala
Big Yes Vote Forecast By Dr Evatt
Melbourne report says Attorney General Dr Evatt forecast a large yes vote after campaigning in Tasmania and Victoria. He said apart from the Constitutional League there is broad public support and dismissed opposition claims. Curtin to address referendum at Heidelberg Town Hall Friday night in support with Forde deputising.
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DR. Evatt
Bydney
Tasmania
Victoria
Constitutional League
Evatt
Fadden
State A L P Supports Yes At Referendum Meeting
State Parliamentary Labour Party voted unanimously to inform members of full cooperation for a maximum Yes vote at the referendum. Many members will travel to country areas to back the affirmative case. A caucus committee will consult with Minister Cahill on Local Government Act amendments to be introduced next session. Caucus to cooperate with unions for more tramway and bus workers. Army vehicles used in West Campaign allegedly carry Vote yes on war duties. McConnell alleges service vehicles display referendum propaganda.
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Labour Party
Eixecu
Cahill
West
W. K. McConnell
Australian Constitutional League
Campa
Mr. Curtin
Mr. McConnell
Australian minister argues for power transfer from states
ISBANE Wednesday Australia is overgoverned says Minister for the Interior Senator Collings in a broad cast. He notes that 13 Houses of Parliament, six State Governors and a Governor-General serve seven million people and insists Canberra seeks only to transfer existing powers, not gain new ones, with powers currently exercised by the states.
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Isbane
Australia
Collings
Commonwealth
No Case Refused Entry to Air Stations
The Constitutional Leaguers say pamphlets advocating the No vote were barred at Air Force stations while Government distribution favored the Yea side. J Hedge notes Air Force camps received government leaflets. the Air Department had requested equal treatment for No publicity but was refused. Dr Watt is quoted criticizing freedom.
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Sydney
Constitutional Leagu
J. Hedge
Hedge
Department of Air
Dr. Watt
Postal Pressure Alleged Ahead Of Referendum Vote
The Leader of the Democratic Party Mr Weaver claimed the Government planned to target every householder with Yes propaganda the eve of the referendum. He said post officers were told to stand by to push the barrage, denying the No side a chance to respond and accusing the Yes campaign of partisan conduct by the Labour Government.
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Sydney
Democratic Party
Mr. Weaver
Weaver
Labour
Strike at Adelaide Hospital
Wednesday report from Adelaide says union members still operate washing machines at Royal Adelaide Hospital and show doctors how to use hydro extractors in the laundry. It took 16 doctors to do the work of two striking domestics, with the association warning it may withdraw all union labour if doctors continue to misstate the girls.
Miners Ordered to Resume at Portland Pits
In Melbourne Prime Minister Curtin intervened in the Portland strike directing striking miners and workers at related Portland shops to return to work under National Security Regulations. The move aims to halt a widening industrial upheaval affecting several western coal mines and meat industry workers.
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Bydney
Melbourne
Mr. Curtin
Portland
Mr. Dargin
Pita
Curtin
To & Cline
Australia
Peter Margin
Mir Betty Wylde
Symty
Feld
Lithgow Thin
Arma
Misa Wylde
Dargin
Stern District Mineral Excutive
Minera
Lithgow Butchers
Lithgow Gas Works
Commonwealth
Mighell
Stait
Wor
Meat Industry Employees’ Union
Australasian Meat Industy Employees' Union
Peter Dargin
Chia
Betty Wylde
Wallerwang
Invincible
Commonwealth No. 2
Western Main
Huon
Renown
Renown Extended
Hermitage Tranhee Vale
Chuydd
Lithgow Valley
Fourteen Collieries Idle In Districts Amid Dispute
Fourteen pits are idle with only the southern district fully active. In the west 13 pits shut due to the Portland butcher's girl dispute and in the north one idle because horses are unfit. Neath and Lambton colliery resumed in the north. wear dispute causes a daily production loss of 4250 tons with about 2000 men involved.
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Sydney
Portland
Neath
Lambton
Wear
Allied raid on Himara allies strike Albanian coast
London reports Allied Mediterranean forces conducted a coordinated raid on Himara on the Albanian coast last Saturday. Naval land and air units cooperated successfully, heavy damage inflicted on the enemy, and prisoners were taken.
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London
Allied Mediterranean
Himara
Trades and Labour Council Seeks Backing for Low Wage Gain
A deputation led by D Lamond P Hammond and J D Nedwell met the Treasurer to press for provisions aiding men who lost time in low mood. They reported a ministerial response awaited and referenced conference recommendations and Treasury scrutiny. The session also covered hospital employee grants, co operative society rules, post war training, taxation, school bus service for Jerrabomberra, manpower representation, and a review of basic wage calculations.
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Trades and Labour Council
Messrs
D. Lamond
P. Hammond
J. D. Nedwell
Mr. Chifley
O. Bryant
Council
Minister For Health
Hospital Employees' Federation
Bryant
Industrial Board
Co-Operative Society
8. Blumenthal
N.gw. Woulding
Berra
J. R. Jenkins
Canberra
A.C.T
Blates
T.T
Commonwealth
Riverina
Jerrabomberra
Blumenthal
Department of the Interior
Narrabundah
J. T. Wright
Équi Int
McDonald
Wright
Jerri
Somberra
Weatelake and
Oaks’ Estate
G. Helson
Mane Power
J. R. Jenking
Messia
Pinner
Tetaz
Milk Carton Workers Threaten August 16 Hold Up
Milk cartage workers in Sydney Newcastle and the south coast threaten an August 16 hold up unless wages under the Federal award are restored to levels under the State award. The move could affect over 250,000 homes if carried out, with the date chosen for proximity to a key deadline.
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Sydney
Newcastle
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N.Z
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Cwerseke
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Asediated Press
Exgiend
the Times
Daily Telegraph
Manchester
Daily Mail
Mbibion
Manuel Quezon
Philippine Commonwealth
Dr. Quezon
Philippines
New Guinea
Quezon
General MacArthur
Manila
MacArthur
Unil
Marianas
Myrverthenet
Will Ty
Ty Ceteeal MacArthur
Coggest
Rowill Stote Tate
Phelan Whion
Murku
King
A.L.P
Adelaide Hospital
Lithgow
Meat Employees' Union
Upton
Hartley Trades and Jabhour Council
The
A. R. Bradley
Lithowo Oe
Lamond
Commonwealth Statistician
Milk Carters
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