War time emergency plan for coal and producer gas transport
The article outlines wartime measures including producer gas plants and fuel distribution, with railways bearing heavy load and road transport to be mobilized if needed. It notes government funding up to 300 years ore, tender preparations, and added gas unit installations to ensure fuel and communications continuity amid Pacific upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKalt
Producer-Gan Unite Gp
Cov Tument Departmente
Actil-Gov- Nan
Var. McKett
Cde
Moriell
Pacific
Pita Sanplien
Australis
Culeas
Cara
Ambila
Nasiat
Estate Duties Shock Sydney Windsfall From Double Estate
The death within three months of two brothers created a double estate valued at £207,989 for Archibald Futter and Cuthbert Futter. The windfall boosted taxes to the Commonwealth and State Governments. The later estate sworn for probate reached £884,000, with portions shared between brothers and widows as permitted by the legal transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wraaier
Trivrald
Pam
Boh
Sr Tovday
Peace censorship in Newcastle officer relieved of duties
In Sydney on Thursday an official statement announced the relief of the Newcastle censorship officer Ms. HL. O'Neill from her post. The minister for information stated the action was immediate and that a new censor would be appointed to replace her. The exact reasons were not clearly detailed in the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Thurmay
Newcaste
HL. O'Neill
Wright death verdict in Canberra court
The coroner ruled Margaretta Ellen Wright died from hanging, noting no premeditation and that death could have resulted from strangulation if the neck fracture had not occurred. Dr Lane confirmed the death occurred between four and eight pm, and details included an argument with her husband, with testimonies about farm management strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ellen Wright
LtCol
J. T. Gowwi
Canberra
Ieee
Lane
Kuene Jackson
Peayene Wright
Stortly
Gerad Wright
Sethe Cuerene Ie Eae
Sgt. Bailey
Wright
Woman Poisoned Linesman on Murder
Donald Pomnett 41 remanded at Central Court on a charge of maliciously murdering Vern Doris Watt at Manly. Watt died after taking powders found in a letterbox. police alleged Pagett placed them. Police found powdery matter and possible strychnine in one wrapper. Government Analyst reported no strychnine in body organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Donald Pomnett
Jerenhane Hina
Central Court
Navin
Manly
Vern
Doris Watt
Pagett
Wate
Babies Mixed Up Court Case At Brisbane Hospital
Two women sue Mount Ten Hospital in Brisbane Supreme Court over swapped babies. Each claims negligence denial entered as defence. Plaintiffs allege a baby born in May at the hospital was exchanged, with the mothers each receiving another infant. Damages sought reach £1500 per plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Thurday
Supreme Court
Trivinville
Mount Ten” Hospital
Horsplat
Fremington Saleyards Sheep and Lamb Trade Report
A sale at Fremington Saleyards featured 47 000 sheep and ewes. Prime lambs drew steady demand while overall quality varied and prices fluctuated. yarding counted about 1 062 with ewes and bulls also noted. Davies Pharmacy advertised a Berry Xmas promotion and highlighted customer activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Fremington
Davies Pharmacy
Minton
Davien’ Pharmacy
Ete
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Kingston
Taug
Cusacks
Dias
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