Australian Comforts Fund aids troops in Palestine efforts
The Australian Comforts Fund delivers vast support to troops in Palestine, including the Baldies' Club in Jerusalem offering accommodation, meals, barbers, shops, guides, and transport. It records large weekly distributions of tobacco, soap, clothing, preserved foods, and toiletries, while funding rest huts, theaters, swimming centers, and concert material.
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Baldieys’ Club
Jerusalem
A.F
The
Found
Australia
Palestine
Tel Aviv
Noa
Muliard
Stu
Canberra Social Notes Bring Many Visitors and Relocations
Residents report travels from Canberra to Sydney and Perth, with many Canberra visits, holidays in Melbourne, and new arrivals. Names include Mrs Wally Higgs Acton, Miss Jubbe Thornber Forrest, Mr Tom Kerrigan, and Mrs A. P. Adams. a batch move into Hotel betta and new flats near Ori rap mark a lively social week.
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Canberra
Owry
Iralaf
Beck
Giblin
Mel
Tom Clowry
Ballour
Ori Rap
Development vote funds Canberra defence works
The Commonwealth Government plans to spend 370 186 pounds on defence works in the Australian Capital Territory during the current financial year. Minister Fell announced the allocation exclusive of land ordinary works and other Canberra voted. Estimates for Cabinet approval are substantial for other Canberra development phases. Treasury decision awaited.
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Fall
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Queensland
Western Australia
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Moresby
Australian Capital Territory
Army
Air
Navy
Commonwealth
Interior
Fell
Canberra
Treasury
MATCH PRICES ORDER REVERTS TO PRE WAR RATES FOR MATCHES
The Commonwealth Gazette reports a federal order by the Federal Match Co. Pty. Ltd. of Sydney to revert to pre war prices while a review of gross profits is conducted. The order fixes prices as of August 7 and notes prior proposed increases were halted pending profit scrutiny.
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Commonwealth Gaeette Yeat Thiay
Federal Match Co. Pty. Ltd
Sydney
Commonwealth Prices
Copland
Once Match Co. Ply, Ltd
Couy
Rapa
Iniento
Brown Couple Move to Melbourne Home
Mr and Mrs Jack Brown of For rest depart for Melbourne to establish their new home. Brown, linked to the Patents Office, expects to be ambient from Canberra within a month. M Squire Bowman travels with Peter and Victor Martin from Masewellbrook as they visit Canberra guests of the Maclennans before continuing to Mt Korniusko snowfields.
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Jack Brown
Forrest
Melbourne
Brown
Patents Office
Canberra
Reductions in Product Sizes Across Australian Brands
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner approved slightly smaller sizes for many popular Australian brands to offset wartime surcharges and duties. Manufacturers cut leaf content and circumference in tobacco brands or reduced packaging and paper product sheet counts to keep prices stable without material price increases. Adjustments target writing pads and greaseproof wrappers, balancing costs with retail stability.
Ulster Government Hires 4000-Ton Ship for Suspect Internment
The Ulster government hires a 4000 ton vessel to intern men suspected of illegal activities. Government assigns ship for detention duties amid political tensions and security concerns.
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Lon
Ulster Government
Australia to examine freighter construction methods
The Commonwealth Government considers various shipbuilding methods in Australia to speed up a naval building programme and construct freighters. Officials note Britain welcomes Dominion shipyard aid and that a skilled labor classification is ready to prevent diversion. Negotiations continue with New South Wales over Walsh Island shipyard use.
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Australia
Ying
Mr. Croas
Dominions
Customs Department
Empire
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Walsh Island
Tram and Bus Collision Blasts Through Sydney Intersection
A tram and double decker bus collided at Burnwood Avenue in Sydney on Tuesday injuring eight people. The tram struck the near side of the bus and carried it five yards. passengers were flung from seats while the driver and the bus conductor were the only bus crew hurt.
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Sydney
Burnwood
State Budget Proposes Unemployment Relief Tax Cut
Melbourne protests a 15 percent retrospective cut in Unemployed Relief taxation to July 1, noted as a standout feature of the state budget. The measure would save taxpayers about 267,000. The budget also increases sustenance payments by 4 percent to address higher living costs.
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Melbourne
Legislative Assembly
Prem
Tressurer
Dunstan
Croydon By election Candidates Named
Five candidates will contest the Croydon by election one from U.ALP. one from Federal Labour and three independents all residents of the electorate. The seat formerly held by Mr B S Stevens is vacant after his resignation to contest the Commonwealth election.
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Sydney
U.alp
B. Stevens
Commonwealth
Shale Petrol to Reach Public Sales in Weeks at Glen Davis
National Oil Pty Ltd says petrol output from Glen Davis works began yesterday but sales to the public will take several weeks. Petrol will be distinguishable by a distinctive colour and sold at the same price as other brands. A price rise may follow after a later rebuild.
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Sydney
National Oil Pty. Ltd
Glen Davis
Training pilots in India centers in Simla
Ten training centres are planned in Simla and other locations to train 1300 pilots and 200 mechanics for the Indian Air Force reserve.
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India
Simla
Indian Air Force Reserve
Conspiracy Charge In Central Court Case
Walter Joan Yoylor, 40, appears in Central Court for conspiracy allegations. The defendant faced a January 45 hearing and potential bond terms. Prosecutors say the plot aimed to influence others and solicit patronage. counsel Joe Taylor noted the defendant resigned after a warrant was issued.
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Sydney
Walter Joan Yoylor
Hirectoy
Central Court
Sooy Walsh
Joe Taylor
Nba
Marvest
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Australian Comforts Fund
Defence Works
Ian G. Fitchett
Cairo
Alexandria
Dts
A.C.F
Jasuela
Q.M
Alc.f
Beatrice O'Malley
London
Miss O'Malley
J. B. Young Pty, Limited
Kingston
Civic Centre
Wally Higgs
Acton
Cantrail
Jae Ahumak
Comeriat i
Tuts
M. Cilnane
Atkinson
Tom Kerrigan
Syd
Mies Jubbe
Thornber
Des
Byilcoon
Mi” Charen” Benton
Betta
Lan
Aon
Be Aonuld
Amelie Lei
Verma Rogers
Perth
Mi RO
J. Thornhill
Rydney
Inon
Amith
Franktin Moet
Mau
Meliggirhe
Ale Rathon
Ashthy i Mathews
Clinton
Melhoune
Mise Mathews
Beauchamp Houae
Phivite Digby Adams
Ingleburn
A. P. Adams
Orie
Nit
Alk. Cunipaton
Enat Malape
Neh
Miss Margret Morgan
Broken I
Mra, M Ho
Helkd
Milam Morgan
Arthur Wade
Fortrest
Secul
Dr. Wade
Andy Cleland
Mr Cleland
King Wy
Progressive Housing Programme
Croydon
Aire Ed
SITCHEN @ SONS PTY, LTD
Lake Pour -Symem
B. Cox
Cassidy Bros
Q'beyan
Kros
Cooma
Goulburn
Roberts
Braidwood
Rome
Bacl
Bank of New South Wales
Australis
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