Wheat Sacks Price Control Evaded by Company
The Lindley Walker Wheat Company pleaded guilty to three charges of selling corn sacks to growers in December 1939 at prices above the National Security Prices. It was fined £25 on each charge. The company argued the offense was technical and tied to securing supplies amid scarcity. the magistrate upheld the law violation but noted the aim was to aid farmers during a period of great scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Lindley Walker Wheat Company
R. Cassidy
K.C
Sydney
Settlement Expected In New Castle Coal Fight
In New Castle a settlement of the John Darling mine dispute is due to be announced tomorrow after leaders of the miners conferred with the B.E.L.P. Lad. A proposal for settlement was prepared and to be considered by a special miners management board meeting. The strike over seniority had threatened a general stoppage in the north coalfields but meetings tomorrow have been postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
John Darling
Tomorrw
B.elp
Lad
Miners Management Board
North Coalfielda
Poatponel
Wheat farmers registration dates altered for flood districts
The final date for wheatgrowers to register farms and licenses was moved from January 25 to February 8 in districts affected by floods. Sir Cliver McPicherson, chair of the Wheat Industry Sterilisation Committers, urged growers in unaffected areas to file promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliver McPicherson
Radio Schedule Fragment From Historic British Broadcast
A fragmented list shows a day’s radio programming with varied segments including Essential Services News Breakfast Music Religious Service Luncheon Muse and Cricket reports. The schedule mixes talk sessions, interludes, plays, and orchestra features across morning afternoon and evening slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio Newared
Ayrdney Orchestra
Harald Williama
Barrant
Howe
B.B.C
N.S.W. v
Victor
Victoria Park
Geelong
Vic
Bla.c
Joan Kinmont
Hal Saunders
New Relomaeas DocWe Cine
Newa
Women's Radio
Pete
Tao
Gager
Tae O-Day
Accident Victim James Stanford in Bellithi South Coast
The report states James Stanford, 72, of Bellithi, South Coast, was injured in a vehicle crash on a highway miles from Canberra. He sustained injuries described as serious, with conflicting details about his exact condition and location at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stanford
Bellithi
South Coast
Canberra
Stanford
Jurie
Luxury Liners in War Service Details of Armed Merchant Cruisers
The First Lord of the Admiralty notes British armed merchant cruisers, seaworthy liners converted for war. Hawalpind engaging Deutschland, Alcantara damaged by a fast raider, and other liners converted for patrols from Orkneys to Greenland. The Alcantara’s engines damaged but escaped, crews mostly reservists and pensioners, with Newfoundlander fishermen among officers. Crew routines included watch, drills, deck sports, and private hobbies as ships stripped of luxury for war.
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Sy “Taffrail
Admiralty
Orkneys
Teeland
Greenland
Hawalpind
Etland
Alvantarn
Royal Mall Line
Moiscover
Wes Ley
Lower Deek
Lawes
Social Round Highlights Canberra Health and Social Events
The Social Round reports the Women's League of Health opening at Civic Centre with new members and classes at the Manuka pavilion. It lists numerous Melbourne Sydney and Canberra visitors, plus a Trades and Labour Council carnival event at Albert Hall with the Canberra Pipe Band. Other notes cover the Yarralumian trio, Hotel Ainslie visitors, and engagements in Canberra North parish life.
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Women's League of Health
Tuesaday
CA Hall
Civic Centre
Manuka
Trades and Labour
Amd
Labour Counel
Albert Halloon
Mihi
Labor Council
Varien
Canberra Pipe Band
Audrey Merriman
Peggy Ayiven
M. Thompson
F. Kelly
2. Dorring
S. Biickford
Taylor
W Dean Grant
Is Reilly
Canberra Community Hospital
Adam
Acton Hall
Hap
ATF Major Captain C B R Cole Promoted
Captain C B R Cole in charge of the first Forestry Unit at ATF has been promoted to Major. Major Cole led ATF forestry operations. Miss Shirley Thansom of Griffith returns to Canberra after Melbourne holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BR. Cole
Frst
ATF
Major Cole
Misa Shirley Thansom
la Perowada Street
Griffith
Canberra
Melbourne
Nothern Eartuil
Miss Rans
Benjamin Yaeselew
Misa Ransom
Australian envoy urged for Turkey ties and study ties
Major Gorman, Commissioner of the Comforts band, urged appointing a diplomat to Turkey and strengthening trade with Near East nations. He said Australian products were known via shipping routes, Turkish wealth could visit Australia, and students barred from European universities could study there if aware of facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Tucacay
U.S.S
Near
Turkey
Major Gorman
Comforts Band
Australia
East Indies Equipped for Defence
The Dutch Consul General in Sydney Mr OC Behuurman confirms the Netherlands East Indies is well equipped to defend itself in an emergency. After a three week visit to Batavia he notes Dutch enthusiasm and reports that the government will direct the resources of its 70 million people to aid Britain and the allies. He expects eventual victory with the allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Behuurman
Netherlands
Leyell
Brishana
Latve
Schwarman
Netherlands East Indies
Ita
Botain
Cone
Aor
Sehuurmicn
Missing Child Case Sparks Wide Search In Suburb
A missing child case prompts a broad search around Badalgle near the Brarra line after the boy is seen with a shoe and jacket his mother identifies as belongings from the night he disappeared. Despite days of effort, no clue or brace has been found to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrading
Baie
This Chest Nose and Throat Remedy Saves You Money
A vintage advertisement touts HEENZO as a three use remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis and flu and as an antiseptic for catarrh and head colds. It claims quick internal relief a throat gargle and a money saving dose with a two shilling bottle mixed in water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rememder
Flax Growing Reports Placed Before Australian Council
The flax industry was presented to the Australian Agriculture Council in Canberra. Acreage for next season is set at 45 000 acres, up from 21 000 acres in the first year. Sir Earle Page, chairman, said 240 acres would be the maximum for peacetime needs with additional weaving-input diversions planned. The Commonwealth considers extending a permanent subsidy for this sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Agriculture Council
Canberra
Earle Pages
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Zoe
Johneon
Johnson
Johan & Capaten
Canberra Times
Sporting
Goulburn Prat
Bote
Mewind Mors J. Daley
Barry
J. Crawford
Mina H. Plyan
Sydny
Davies
Dr Harrison
Marchant
Mopeiging Burda
Joyce Millettnd Joyes Beet
Albert Hall
Mngland
Ainslie Hall
Mra
Mere. D Dawson
Jose Fly
Mise Taylor
Bondi
Ellen Rutter
Mors JM
Ruther
Ventnor
St. Paul's Church
St. Paul's
Chih
St Paul's Chore Hall
Ladies’ Guild
St. Pauls
Campile
County Wexford
J. C Freeman
Forrest
Mebourne
Ifr
Amd Mra
ROG
Morrison
Braddon
Hoy
Hadldiaydiyg
Sydniey
Coon
Mic
WooOh
Edwards
Caberra Crain Behl
Murphy
Acton
Fennth
Mary Wallace
Adelaide
M. Gibba
Cerkfith
Masters Gowlwin
Martin Amithard
Misa Shirley Amithard
Burlwood
Heather Cameron Fina
Low Lo Canverra
East Indies
Mace of
London
B. R. Roberts
Vic Centre
Canbenra
Arcmee
Nes
Nestle Ginn
Navas
METS
Ciberra'y Lending Drapers City
Wades
Wade's
Stampe and Clifford Lowe & Co. Ltd
Clifford Love
Clarence
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