Woodstock Patriotic Dance draws near two hundred attendees
Nearly two hundred dancers attended the Patriotic Dance at Memorial Hall Woodstock on Tuesday August 18 with guests from Lyndhurst Cowra and Mandurama. Events included novelty games and a honeymoon race won by Mrs Arnold Bennett and Mr Pat O'Brien. Prizes awarded to Miss Lois Kirkman and Reg Dolbel. The event praised as highly enjoyable, with organisers Joe Dresser and Viv Martin receiving credit.
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Memorial Hall
Wood— Hidek
Lyndhurst
Cowra
Mandurama
Arnold Bennett
Pat O'Brien
Lois Kirkman
Reg Dolbel
Woodstock
Joe Dresser
Viv Martin
Farm to Market Road Clarity Narrowed by Info Delays
A compressed note reports confusion over farm to market road information. Officials say details on road access and schedules remain unsettled as residents seek guidance for upcoming work. Local groups urge prompt updates from the department and contractors on project timelines.
Record Price 59 3 6 For Heavy Backfatter Cowra Pig Sale
The Cowra Associated Selling Agents report on Wednesdays pig sales noting excellent quality with a high count of 450 pigs. Prices firm to five shillings dearer, one heavy backtatter set for Alby Bryant realized £9 3 8 establishing a Cowra record. Numerous entries list backfutters, baconers, sows, slips, and prks with varied prices across buyers, firms, and locations.
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Cowra Associated Selling Agents
Alby Bryant
Pines
Morongio
E. Vaughan
Cowra
Tribute To Mothers Large Families In Australia War
The Young Witness notes a historian will record how women of many children bore the glory of motherhood during Australia’s struggle. It lauds mothers who raised three to five children as vital to national defence and the country’s future, urging sons to secure rights and justice for the Australian family and to end disabilities imposed upon it.
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Australia
Rge
Foliage and Clothes Coupons Drift Through Town Dispute
A quirky chat in town debates fashion and rationing with playful banter about Eve in the Garden of Eden. The exchange hints at shortages and humorous coping ideas about garments and coupons on a sunlit day.
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Garden of Eden
Coals To Newcastle Australians Face War Scarcity
Australians confront severe shortages of essential goods including petrol rubber and hides as imports rise from enemy regions. Despite large leather stocks needed for military boots, domestic production remains uncertain, with substantial hides coming from South America, signaling broader war time supply strain and national resilience pressures.
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South Anerica
Cowra Livestock Market Quotes Steady to Easier
Market report from Cowra shows cattle and sheep yardings with dairy bred stores easing 5 to 10 shillings while springers and good milking cows rose. Fat cattle mostly steady with occasional gains. store cattle and lambs mixed, small numbers keeping values firm on top lots. Names of buyers and consignors listed with prices for steers cows and sheep, noting notable lots from Davidson, Siegert, and Langfield among others.
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Caytoe
Plameyorte
Plisi
Cb Wethers
Sexea
Wwe
Mering Wethers
Squire and Gray
J. Davidson
Ellington
FR. Siegert
Ste. Lom
Amos
Rockdale
Mulligan
Ivanhoe
HS. Cameron
Woodside
A. Cooley & Son
Westville
W. D. Riley
Neila Vale
Vean
H.W. Hue Bhes
Dunlop
Tadvery
A. Dunlop
Badgery
WB. Langield
Glenview
Lote J. O'Neall
Farleigh
Leon
Busby
Garrallan
Mins Scott
Warwick
W.T. Morrison
F. A. Siegert
Koorawatha
L. Wright
Cool Park
W. Hoodless
J. K, Neville
Kem
Ber
K. Langfield
R, Smith
Kellaside
FA. Golsby
Ben Hur
Master J. Dunlop
Ae Dunlop Brow
M. Newsham
Cowra
O. Shipp
Warrengle
A. Bryant
Raileway Farm
Let Not Your Peace Rest in Utterances of Men
A reflective moral urging inner steadiness regardless of others remarks or judgments. The speaker cautions that external praise or censure cannot alter one’s true character or conduct. The message emphasizes self reliance and moral integrity over public opinion.
Snips and Quips on Federal Election Timing
In a year’s time a Federal election looms with war pressures and party maneuvering. Opposition members appear energized or merely self-interested as Curtin pressures Parliament to dissolve. If Parliament acts, Curtin’s administration could gain a clear, substantial mandate. otherwise the government may return with reduced support.
Opposition Attacks Government Via Back Door Methods
In a lively session the Opposition vows to defend the war effort by all means within its power, accusing the Government of improper conduct and socialism by back door methods, while Mr. Curtin stresses no attacks on the Government and rejects hostile actions during wartime.
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Lewaver
Dedmaniam
Mr. Curtin
Tahal Irwal
Ana Vitel
Sooning Antag
Cortin and Co Hold Narrow Edge in Government Ranks
Fragmentary remarks suggest Cortin and Co. wield power with a slim majority so that extremist parties are kept in check. The text warns that forced elections could deepen national divisions and plunge the country into bitter political turmoil.
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Cortin and Co
Eee
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