Burrinjack Dam repairs extend to 1953 in Sydney
The Minister for Conservation Mr Weir said Burrinjack Dam repair work will not be completed until 1953. The plan originally approved by the Stevens Government changed by Montel Gov, with repairs designed to strengthen and increase storage capacity. Harvest progress shows 61,000,000 bushels of wheat anticipated for deliveries by January, with quality affected by weather and pre harvest delays.
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Wheat Harvest in NSW Sets Third Consecutive Record
Sydney reports this season’s wheat crop in New South Wales marks a third consecutive above average harvest. The cereal specialist from the Department of Agriculture, Mr. G Nicholson, notes the historic yield as of Thursday, highlighting sustained drought relief and farming resilience.
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Divorce Court Grants Separation Over Drinking Abuse
Annie Charlotte Laurence, 56, of Neutral Boy, won a decree nisi on the ground of cont...
Third Battalion Recruiting Resumes for Annual Camp
The Third Battalion resumes recruiting for the second annual camp at Singteton from February 11 to 24. About 235 enlistments are on hand with a goal of 260 by the camp date. Civilian workers are being recruited to maximize training time and add skilled personnel for drivers, technicians, signalers, and tracked-vehicle operation. Local parades begin Wednesday night at the Drill Hall.
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Sinigte- Tun Oun
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Divorced Man Seeks Re marriage to First Wife
Thomas Charles Hales of Broadmeadow Newcastle seeks divorce from his second wife Jean Alive Hales to remarry his first wife Frances Haley. He had been living with and had two children by the first wife and one by the second. The court postponed verdict but judge hinted favor toward reconciling with the first wife.
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Thomas Chfales
Broadmeadow
Newcastle
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Dully
Gordon St
Rozelle
Hanles
Dna Frances Haley
Secont
Hales
Betwen Hales
Kowloon Fire Leaves Over Ten Thousand Homeless
A massive blaze in Kowloon overwhelmed shelters as the fire brigade cut initial estimates. Officials say the fire is now under control and crews search for casualties and survivors while returning to normal operations.
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Kowloon
Caer Beeen
Ansett Airways seeks Melbourne Christchurch air service permit
Melbourne Thursday news reports Ansett Airways has applied to the New Zealand and Australian governments for permission to operate an air service between Melbourne and Christchurch. The managing director Mr MN Ansett is quoted on the project though details are unclear amid regulatory uncertainty.
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Permuta
Mailbourne
Christchurch
Ansettyeald
Wal Corférettion
Australia
Victorian Hotels Allow Barmaids Under New Order
Federal Conciliation Commissioner D V Morrison supported allowing barmaids in Victorian hotels under a 1947 act. The policy targets women registered before April 1 1820, sets a minimum age of 3 years for barmaids, and requires equal wages to men. Hotelkeepers, barmaids, and the Federated Liquor and Allied Trades Employees Union face the new binding order.
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Phas
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D. V. Morrison
Regan
P. Cablicy Ra
Australia
Victoria
High Court
Vok
Federated Liquor and Allied Trades Employees Union
Soldier fatally stabbed in Moorebank canteen brawl
A soldier was fatally stabbed and another injured in a brawl at Moorebank Canteen near Liverpool late tonight. Victim James Mason, 21, of the Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Unit, lived with his parents in Davickville. His friend Private R L Collins sustained injuries as others reported the incident.
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Enoldier
Moorebank Gump
Liverpool
Waa
Fie
James Mason
Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Unit
Daivickville
R. L. Collins
Pelsen
Colvin
Nominations Open for Bathing Beauty Contest at Legacy Carnival
Fourteen nominations received for beauty contest at the Legacy carnival on Anniversary Day. Ten from Canberra and four from Queen Bea yan. Patricia Adams and Beryl Callon added by organizers. First prize a free return trip to Sydney and a cash prize. Special buses arranged for spectators.
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Queenbeyan
O. J. Fomber
Yealering
Patricia Adams
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Pioneer Tours
Murray Valley Coaches
Sydney
Spectatora
Juniors Lose to Melbourne Team in Tennis Event
Eee junior team faced Melbourne visitors this week and were defeated 10 matches to two. J Muir partnered in singles and doubles with I L M, while A Mee dominated. Victoria won overall by seven rubbers, 26 sets to 17 games, with Burden Curren and Chunden among match winners. Miguel N Bruce and FP Hunter won girls doubles.
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