Lithgow Shops to Close on Saturdays
A wartime style public notice reports Lithgow shops will close on Saturdays to support world food supply, detailing shifts in factory hours, 40 hour work weeks, and broader farm and grain production plans across multiple regions for the 1947-48 season. It notes impacts on labor, imports, and national food output expectations amid shortages and postwar recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lithgow
Roe Lithgow
Wanda
Lneger
Chamber of Commerce
United Stater
Department of Agriculture
Amiatanta’ Union
Rala
U.sv.a
Amletanta
Alquire
Federst
Sollyveumtarn
Asia
United Kingdom
France
Belgium
Germany
Spain
Portugal
Central
Rastern
Europe
Italy
Greece
Bulgaria
Rumania
Danube
Soviet Union
Ion and Lo
North ‘Africa
North Africa
Atddie East Coupe
Conulton
Syria
Leban
Palestine
Upan
Shin
Korea
Murhosee Foods
Son Committed for Trial on Murder in Perth
Harold Bowen is committed for trial for the murder of his father Iain Bowen at Baatendean on June 3. Inqueet and Nada Malt testified that the father had interfered with her on several occasions and Bowen senior had asked her to meet him in a lane beside the house. The accused said he was worried about something she had told him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Harold Graynan Bowen
Hin
Iain Borge Bowen
Ahe
Inqueet
Nada Malt
Bowan
Bowen
Bho
Cather
Two Men Sent for Trial for Assault on Women
At Queanbeyan Court Richard Quinn 46, Canberra cook, committed for trial at Goulburn Quarter Sessions on June 26 for indecent assault and attempted indecent assault on two young women in a taxi. Colin Manwell Ford faced charges of attempting indecent assault on one woman during the same incident. Witnesses described Quinn’s indecent advances and Ford’s role in driving the taxi. Bail set with sureties. Quinn 100 pounds or two 50-pound bonds, Ford 100 pounds or two 50-pound bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan
James Ayres
Oman
Ford
Cooma Road
Tendanta
Guinn
Sydney
Ane
Yord
Canberra
Naan
Tex
Tnd Quinn
Pri
Quin
Quinn
Uvey
Guetateyan
Witt
Ahe
Mrr. Thompson
Tor
State to Amalgamate Local Councils
Legislation to amalgamate 86 rural councils in Cumberland County into 14 local councils will be introduced to the next session of Parliament. The move, proposed by the Government, aims to streamline administration and reduce costs, building on earlier reform plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey
Cumberland
Bradman Says No Cricket Plans For 1947 Season
Don Bradman stated he had made no plans for the 1947 cricket season or the Australian tour. He commented on a report from England that he would tour England as a journalist with a Kennley newspaper. The state cabinet approved extending the Parerra Relief Act to December so farmers in need can obtain relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don ‘Bradman
England
Kennley
Cadney
Met
Toiay
Bef Sheahan
Senior Constable Case Involving Burglary and Theft
A man appeared in Central Court charged with breaking and entering and theft of 700 pounds from Carl Rovmumen of Matraville on May 2. Witness Mrs Thorpe testified seeing the suspect with something under his coat and notes of coercion arising from a payment claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Tudeday
Tay
Carl Rovmumen
Matraville
Thorpe
Rasmumen
Rose
Rasrhumen
Exporters Controlled for Inferior Goods in Camel Bay Trade
Pollard and officials detected shipments of inferior or poorly packed meat. Exporters were warned and instructed in proper packing methods and quality standards to prevent further substandard consignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Edo
Sydney council tightens health rules on dirty premises
The Sydney City Council raised the health inspection fee by 50 percent to enforce higher standards. Proprietors failing to keep premises clean risk licence loss. Dr O W Mater recommended revoking licenses for three cafes with dirty premises, but the council granted one last chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sydney City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goulburn
Ace
the Farmers & Graziers Co-Operative Graph, Thouranle & Agency CO. Limited
Soulburn
Wordgers & Calthorpe Limited
Tap
Canberra Touran
Dene
Ermeet
Raves
Rome
Mentmore
Itessy Btach
Bradman
Coos
Tehtmane
Sity Council
Ingreat Health Inspector
Australian National Airways Ie
Rene RO
Elivern Patrol
Pha
Shell
Beain
Shell Copany OF
Rian
Hanis
Caterpillar Diesel
Thach-Typg Tractors “and Caterfilcan Santh-Wavinenquirmagt
Wales
Augh & Josephson
Unwin
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