Voluntary Aid Detachments Planned in ACT
Canberra faces formation of Voluntary Aid Detachments to bolster military medical support. The ACT council, chaired by Lieut.-Col. Goodwin, nominates leaders from Red Cross and St John, with Captain Nimmo as Navy Army Air Forces liaison. Establishment targets 100 members with mobile and immobile detachments for men and women.
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Our
Tie
Minister For Defence
Australian Red Creen Society
Order of St. John
Aileér
Australian Red Cross Society
J. HW. L. Cumpston
R. 8. Atewenson
St. John Society
Archdeacon Robertson
Percy Francia Douglas
Act
Joint Council
Navy
Army Pard Air Forces
J. R. Nimmo
Cumpston
A.C.T
Commonwealth
Albert Hall
Thongs Wille
Queen of the Fair Contest Builds Support in Canberra
Miss Jean McLean leads the Queen Competition to raise funds for the Garden Fair at Government House on Agriculture Day. Early donations show strong community backing as votes pour in with McLean near 1 000 and other contenders including Mrs. Gilmour and Miss Ene drawing substantial support. An active hospital and civilian committee coordinates events ahead of the crowning ceremony.
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Canberra
Jean McLean
Government House
Miss McLean
2CA
Mra. Gilmour
Join Ene
Slater Tate
Hospital
Amnihilente Nas
Tm! Aespite
Sarin
State Lottery Draws Prizes In Sydney
State Lottery No 663 drawn. First prize No 30205 goes to Flat Out Syndicate led by Mrs Minnie Looney of Kendall Street Randwick. Second prize No TAMZ LAD awarded to A D Gray of 6 Curr Street Waverton. Third prize No S101 Never Venture Syndicate KK F McKenna and T Dugan 27 Regent Street Burney. Fourth prize No AT208 Stac Time Syndicate Mrs Berwick 47 Marquarie Street Newmall. Draw on Friday morning.
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Sydney
Minnie Looney
Kendall Street
Randwick
Tamz
Lad
A.D. Gray
Curr Street
Waverton
Nevir Win
Stac
Mre
Berwick
Marquarie Street
Newmalle
Cliawi
Windsors Visit Army Zones Amid France Rationing
In Paris on Sunday the Duke and Duchess of Windsor visited areas affected by food shortages. Officials said rationing remains strict and public eating places face constraints as they tour the zone.
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France
Paris
Duke
Devrees Regu- Duchess of
Windear
Howe
Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Australia 1920 Annual Report
The annual report shows net profits for the year ended December 1 1920 of £146 502 18 after charges. A dividend was paid to preference and ordinary shareholders with a balance of £383 045 in profit and loss. No write downs were needed for rubber stocks and The Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company Limited (Java) stake was sold to Akron. Sales in 1920 rose overall despite weaker OEM and importer volumes, as Hi-Miller trucks and bus tyres were introduced. The board expresses gratitude for staff support and cooperation.
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Goodyear Tyre and Rubber
a.Australia) Limited
Goodyear Tie and Rubber Company Limited
Java
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Hi-Miller
W. G. Kither
Australan Organsation
Canberra Hospital Auxiliary Fundraiser at Hotel Wellington
A musical programme arranged for this afternoon at the Hotel Wellington will be headlined by Lady Whinford and features by Mrs. A. R. Peters. An admission charge will support Canberra Hospital Auxiliary funds with about 245 ladies invited.
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Hotel Wellington
Whinford
M. FE. Ryan
A. R. Peters
Market Garden Fire Destroys Two-Storey Chinese Gardener Home
A blaze at a two storey residence of a Chinese market gardener in Iowlburn yesterday caused extensive damage. Another building was destroyed in the outbreak as authorities inferred extensive damage and disruption.
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Iowlburn
Round the Compass and From Canberra to Goulburn News
A fragmented report covers a Sunday match between QQiwen Rovers and Motangle with a bat incident at the ground. It notes three frosts at Canberra station over five days and a NSW strike disrupting trains, plus Goulburn fruit markets and Mulwaree Shire Council savings program linked to road works and digthens.
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Apibaabra
Bayer
Tual
Laigely
Qqiwen Rite Yeu
Rovers
Motangle
Dios Barker
Canberra
Amng
Municipal Retiring Age Reform Moves Forward
City council in Goulburn proposes extending the retirement age for eight municipal workers while reviewing service terms. The plan aims to align with state guidance and engage the public utility committee during hearings.
Flemington Stock Sale Report With Sheep Cattle Prices
At the Flemington sale yard on Monday 28 000 sheep were cataloged with a mix of cattle and other stock. Prices ranged with high quality beef cattle evident and lambs selling in the mid to high range. many lots showed demand though activity varied across categories.
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Sydney
Flemington Sale
Plutn
Elassics
Ion Sti
One Piece Beige Dress With Sealskin Jacket
A beige one piece dress features a square yoke and short sleeves with a circular skirt gathered fullness at the back. A brown sealskin jacket with bracelet-length sleeves pairs with a black brown felt hat, grosgrain band, and brown veil in La Raine Day's wardrobe.
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Laraine Day
Australians in Middle East and France Show in War Effort
The caption describes British planes and Australian personnel in the Middle East and France. Mr Anthony Econ is noted along with an Australian major and a sergeant. The image features a tin ALF and a weather protected plane ready for rapid air deployment.
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Middle East
Anthony Econ
Tin
Alf
Melo Bere Cesa
France
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Defence and Works
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Queen OF the Fair
Goodyear
Company's Annual Report
Canberra Hospital
Snake
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Australian Workers’ Union
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Feoken
Siiikess
Charles
Mulwaree
Borde
Goulburn City
Qeeesaedoedda Af
Sears Arawlet
Goulburn Incinerator
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Australan
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