Red Cross Penny-a-Week Drive Expands in Canberra
The Red Cross announces a wide penny-a-week collection with more collectors sought in Turner and volunteers urged to contact Mrs. J. T. Stephenson. A Canberra message from the United States seal shoppe prompts stock requests while relief work in the Middle East is noted.
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Red Cross Hin
Turner
J. T. Stephenson
Btas
Canberra
Cedar Rapids
Town
U.S.A
Feature Shoes MD Denies Fraud Over Military Boots
The managing director Mr McEvoy of Feature Shoes Pty Ltd denies fraud charges over military boot contracts and unauthorised stamps. He calls for a public inquiry by Minister for the Army Mr Spender to clear the firm. Spender then announces cancellation of contracts with Fostara after hundreds of boots at the factory carried unauthorised Commonwealth approval stamps.
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Sydney
Feature Shoes Pty. Ltd
McEvoy
Army
Mr. Spender
Booth
Spender
Fostara
Parliamentary move to probe Apple and Pear Board affairs
Mr Pollard signals push for a Select Committee to investigate the Apple and Pear Board amid questions on administration and finances. Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden supports the idea. Sydney shipments and cool-store deliveries lag, with only 22 000 CARH recorded to end of last week.
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Pollard iLab
Sydney
Apple and Pear Board
Canberra concert aids Far West Home fundraiser
Canberra's annual concert at Albert Hall on Saturday March 22 raises funds for the Far West Home cot. Performers include Eileen Boyd, Lionel Cecil, Professor Budden-Morrin, Frances Swales, Sophia Pergamalis, Royston Cox, and Arthur Hamaley Komedian. Booking plans are at Cox's, City Hotel Canberra, Cleaver's News, Kingston, and Manuka.
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Canberra
Far West
Albert Hall
Manly
Eileen Boyd
Ldonel Cecil
Profomaor Budden-Morrin
Frances Swales
Sophia Pergamalis
Royston Cox
Arthur Hamaley Komedian
Plana
Cox's
City
Hote
Cleaver’s Newsagency
Kingston
Manuka
Military Trainees Told to Assemble for Camp
Military trainees who have notices to be ready for departure on Monday March 17 must assemble at Canberra railway station at a.m. The recruiting officer Mr Vic Samuels said some men were notified to be ready without specifying the assembly point.
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Canberra
A.m
Vic.Samuels
Flemington Stock Sale Shows Steady Tones Across Classes
At Flemington saleyards a pen of 44 470 sheep and lambs drew steady competition with values generally on a par with Monday. In the cattle section 1584 head yarded, prime stock attracting fair inquiry while demand for other descriptions was slow. overall market softer by 1/ to 10. Quality improved with more good trade sorts on view. Wethers 10 to 11/ per head, lambs Mig to 23/ per 100 lb, bullocks 8 to 11 7, cows 6 to 12, beef grades 50/ good 46, medium 42, and others 38 per 100 lb.
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Sydney
Flemington
German Escapees Receive Six Months for Housebreaking
In Melbourne on Thursday three German escapees from an internment camp Jens Peter Andersen 29 Carl Johannes laser 2 and Hana Wolfgang Meissel 25 pleaded guilty to housebreaking. Crown Prosecutor Mr Nolan dissociated from the remark while Judge Foater said they faced six months imprisonment and they were treated the same as Australians under the law.
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Melbourne
Mr. Nolan
Foater
Toyig
Nolan
Germany
Foster
Jens Peter Andersen
Carl Johannes Laser
Hana Wolfgang Meissel
No Refund Policy for Dismissed Police Officers
In Sydney on Thursday the Chief Secretary Mr Tonking told the Legislative Assembly the government does not plan to refund superannuation contributions for police officers dismissed from service keeping the policy clear and final.
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Sydney
Mr. Tonking
Legislative Assembly Tasing
Wer
National Football Clubs Conclude Meetings and Appoint Executives
Clubs hold annual meetings and appoint executives to run the season. Fire training runs boost optimism despite missing former players. Queanbeyan, last year’s premiers, eye a third consecutive title though faces tough road with Acton Ainslie Eastlake and Manuka recovering from declines. Air Force promises a surprise for fans.
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Queanbeyan
Bed of Roses
Acton
Ainslie
Eastlake
Manuke
Air Force
Ugly Duckling
Queanbeyan Firms Undergo Major Ownership Change
Hayes and Russell Pty Ltd enters liquidation after 51 years as J B Young Pty Ltd of Queanbeyan and Canberra purchases the stock. A clearing sale starts tomorrow at Hayes and Russell premises. Iris June Ruigner and Nola Ruigner take over Arcade Smallgoods in Manuka, offering a range of goods alongside morning and afternoon service. Modern Furnishings Kingston opens a new department with display windows and complete Australian and imported furnishings including a glass display case with interior lighting.
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Queanbeyan
Hayes and Russell Pty Ltd
J. B. Young Pty, Ltd
Canberra
Hayes and Russell
Iris
June
Nola Ruigner
Smallgsoda Snap
Manuka
Wher
Modern Furnishings
Kingston
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Led
Malvern Star
Malvern
Brever
Cliff Williams
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