State Lottery Draws Winners for No. 683
State Lottery No. 683 drawn today with four major prizes awarded. First prize went to No. 45 381 “Two B’s” syndicate run by R. Gunn at Gordon. Second prize to No. 96 464 “Dream I Won £5000” syndicate led by J. J. Campbell Bowral. Third prize to No. 59 815 “Birthday” syndicate run by C. Elchis Punchbowl. Fourth prize to No. 37 635 “A Silver Lining” syndicate run by H. H. Ebert Narrabri. Lottery No. 684 will be drawn on Wednesday.
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Sydney
R. Gunn
W. N. Harrison
Pacific Highway
Gordon
J. J. Campbell
Bowral
C. Elchis
Scott Street
Punchbowl
H. H. Ebert
Barwon Street
Narrabri
Factory Fire Destroys Food for Defence Forces
A fire at Hardman’s biscuit factory in Newtown gutted most of the structure and caused about £50,000 in damage. Army food stocks stored for delivery were destroyed. Four men trapped on the first and second floors were rescued by firemen.
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Sydney
Hardman
Newtown
Oil Contracts Set By Commonwealth Determine Petrol Supply
The Minister for Supply Sir Frederick Stewart announced contracts fixed for the Commonwealth Government petrol supply including defence needs in New South Wales and Queensland to independent oil companies. Price set at 16 per gallon with W M Dunlop and Co Pty Ltd and Independent Oil Industries Ltd as the suppliers. Other States’ contracts are in abeyance. The government notes major oil firms had reduced prices from 4 shillings to 18 per gallon under a government measure, but not enough.
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Sydney
Sir Frederick Stewart
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Queensland
W. M. Dunlop
C O. Pty. Ltd
D.L
Independent Oil Industries Ltd
Purpull
Frederick Stewart
War savings certificates proposed as trophies in bowling meet
Friday in Sydney Mr M Chariton a former Federal Labour leader urged replacing event trophies with war savings certificates at a New South Wales Bowls Association meeting. Delegates fully supported the suggestion.
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Sydney
M. Chariton
Federal
Labour Party
New South Wales Bowlers’ Association
Art Union Lottery Aims to Raise War Relief Funds
Sydney launches an Art Union next week to raise 18 000 for the War Relief Fund. The draw will be in October by Premier Mr Mair. Prizes total 150 and include three motor cars a yacht water colour paintings a pearl and emerald brooch canteens of cutlery a cocktail cabinet a typewriter gold watch sewing machine a camera and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
War Relief Fund
Mair
Collision in Fog Near Cotter Road
A motor car driven by Wm. BR Rimmer of Melbourne Avenue Forrest collided with a lorry driven by Victor Rees of Causeway in dense fog near the Westridge turn off Cotter Road. The car occupants suffered minor cuts and shock while the driver escaped with slight injuries. the lorry sustained little damage.
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Wm. BR. Rimmer
Melbourne Avenue
Forrest
Victor Rees
Causeway
Westridge
Cotter Road
Owlock
Rimmer
Stromlo
Canberra
Thuimber
Wool Clip Sale to Britain Demand for Higher Price
Senator Johnston moved for the Government to negotiate with Great Britain for a higher price for next year’s wool clip. He argued the Imperial Wool Acquisition Scheme price of 13 7/16d per lb is unsatisfactory and proposed an average appraisement price of about 1d per lb. Senator McBride noted the Commonwealth Britain wool sale agreement is not yet completed.
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Great Britain
Senate
Johnston
Conr
Merce
McBride
Prices Listed Include Range of Pounds
A sequence shows monetary figures 60 75 150 165 90 in pounds, suggesting a listing of costs or values. No clear event or context supplied.
State Premiers to face larger defence cuts at loan council
In view of higher defence costs premiers may be asked to approve a greater loan expendi ture reduction than the 4 per cent cut already proposed. The Treasurer Mr Spender is expected to outline a defence plan and warn that wartime spending next year could total 146 000 MP0. The government aims to use the Canberra meeting to discuss wartime cooperation with the states.
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Loan Council
Spender
Pliny
Canberra
Enthusiastic Troops and Gracie Fields In War Front Pages
A montage shows Newfoundlanders cheering Milne upon arrival to join Royal Artillery in England, troops at sea, General Georges with Viscount Gort reviewing French defences, debris from a German plane crash at Clacton killing seven, Gracie Fields entertaining troops in France, and Turks in kit ready for action.
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Gracie Fields
France
Marinar Milne
England
Royal Artillery
Norway
Georges
Viscount Gort
Clacton-on-Sea
Gracie
Fragmentary News Note on Sharp Gaver Incident
Fragmented OCR text mentions a sharp Gaver and a first note, with unclear context or details. Readable elements point to a brief, non-specific local item. Further text needed for concrete facts or names.
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Ned Temene
J.byoung Pty
Queanbeyan
Capital Motors Limited
Manuka
Scott
Utilities
Cotter
Britain
Ford
Braddon Motors
N.alm.a
Chevrolet
Buick
Chrysler
Moore Bros. Pty. Ltd
Keinl Rau
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