Volunteer Defence Corps Mounted Units to be Formed
The Corps Commander Major-General J D Richardson announced the authority to form mounted units of the Volunteer Defence Corps in country centers. He urged volunteers to contact nearest V D C headquarters to express intent, noting units would require proper organization with riding and saddlery avoided, and parades to be short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteer Defence Corps
J. D. Richardson
V.D
V.D.C
Conwna
Army changes mail addresses to remove camp locations
Army authorities said the new policy bars listing camp locations on soldier letters and telegrams for security. Mail to A.L.F. personnel in Australia will read A.L.F., Australia rather than the unit camp. Addresses for training unit members remain unchanged while A.L.F. Abroad entries stay as is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.lf
Australia
V.D.C
50 Per Cent Increase In NSW Volunteer Defence Corps
The Volunteer Defence Corps in New South Wales will grow by 50 percent with most new members needed in country areas. Volunteers are reminded they are called up for full-time duty only in emergencies unless they volunteer for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Sydney
Obituary William J Leabeater of Lyndhurst dies at 80
William John Leabeater aged about 80, lifelong Lyndhurst resident, butter and timber merchant, former Lyndhurst Rifle Club member and recreation ground trustee, died after a short illness on Saturday at Carcoar District Hospital. Survived by wife predeceased, five daughters and two sons, sisters E Fuller and Mrs Peivera, brother George Leabeater. Remains buried at Lyndhurst Church of England cemetery after service conducted by Rev Archdeacon Needham. funeral by Cam Reid and Son. We extend our sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcoar District Hospital
W. J. Leabeater
Mr. Leabeater
the Willows
Garland Road
Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst Rifle Club, and Until Late Years Was A Trustee of the Lyndhurst
Prowles
Alice
A. Hines
Hilda
James
Figtree
Geulah
Rams. Canowindra
Muriel
Deitrich
Una
Goulburn
Norman
William
E. Fuller
Peivera
Wingham
George Leabeater
Church of England
Archdeacon Needham
Cam. Reid and Son
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Reach 6150 in Carcoar Region
The towns of Carcoar Mandurama and Lyndhurst raised 6150 pounds for the Liberty Loan with 52 subscribers. The fundraiser closed on Tuesday last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcoar
Mandurama
Lyndhurst
Subscriptions for Liberty Loan Reach Provisional Totals
Youngs Subscriptions show 419 subscribers in Young and district investing £67280 toward the Liberty Loan. Organiser J C Folkard predicted £70000. Cowra district £40620 against £22000 quota. Orange nearly double its £45000 quota. 601 applications total £86190 subscribed. Dubbo and surrounding towns already exceed its £38000 quota. Municipal Council official reports total subscriptions above quota as of last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young and District
Liberty Loan
Young “Witness
Orange
New South Wales
Dubbo
Haiti
Mrs. Hargans of Carcoar Dies at 60
Mrs. J Hargans old Carcoar resident died at home on Wednesday night week aged 60 after long illness. She sought Sydney specialist last year with no hope given. Body taken to Sydney for cremation. Survived by husband Tremayne Hargans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Eliza Hargans
Carcoar
Escaped From Malaya District Man Lands in Australia
Mrs Sampson formerly Miss Ingrid Johnstone lives with her parents in Wangoola. Her husband Gunner Sampson, attached to a Field Regiment, has reportedly landed in Australia after sending a January 31 letter from Singapore Island. A February 11 birth in Moira hospital followed, with wires indicating his presence in an Australian camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malaya
Australia
Mrs. Sampson
Ingrid Johnstone
Mrs. W. Johnstone
Wangoola
Speed Up Training Bennett's New Post
A new Australian Army post aims to accelerate training against Japanese warfare. Leo Lynch, Cowra Railway guard and noted first-aid man, will lecture on first aid at the Presbyterian School Hall each Monday evening, inviting all to attend. Last night's lecture drew about 80 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Forde
Leo. Lynch
Cowra
Presbyterian School Hall
Government orders 33 1/3 percent cut in beer and spirits
The Minister for War Organisation and Industry Mr Dedman announced a government order reducing beer production and wholesale sales by 33 1/3 percent and restricting spirits sales to retailers. Advertising of spirits will be prohibited.
Hill and Crofts Auctioneers Blayney NSW District Agents
Hill and Croft’s stock and property salesmen and auctioneers in Blayney NSW list district agency for BH McKay Maesey Harris Pty Ltd Famous High Grade Machinery duplicate parts stock Australian Fertilisers Ltd with superphosphate and mixed fertilizers on hand Sheep Lick stocks Seger's drenches blue Nik Tetra-Chloride Steeke on hand Vickle Brand sheep dip on hand all stocked for sale by auctioneers and valuators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH V. McKay
Maesey-Harris Pty, Ltd
Wedding Eve Gift Tenders to Miss Edne Ballantyne
Evening reception tendered to Miss Edne Ballantyne on the eve of her wedding to Mr. Clive Freestone. A large arm tray of presents was received. Dancing continued until 2 a.m. O'Brien's Orchestra provided music. Supper prepared by Mrs. Davies and a willing band of helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edne Ballantyne
Clive Freestone
O’brien
Run Australia for Fifty Years Shale Oil Debated in Carcoar
At Carcoar PP Board meeting Dir. F C Rowlands urged installing burners on vehicles, noting £53 cost per unit. He said inventors refined shale but the icvcamanans barred them. Glen Davis Refining was to yield 12 million gallons yearly. only 2.5 million produced and output fell. A Minister’s wife received a drum of petrol after a missed trip. Burner decision postponed to next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Rowlands
Carcoar PP. Board
Dir. Rowlands
Icvcamanans
Glen Davis Refining Company
J. E. Walker
Booraban hotelkeeper traps capture three animals
The Deniliquin Independent reports the Booraban hotelkeeper set three traps after foxes attacked poultry. He found a rabbit in one trap a goanie in another and a fox in the third the next morning. The incident highlights his plan to protect his harvest and poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deniliquin
Booraban
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. G. Manning
Ardson
Equipol
William John Leabeater
Young’s
J. C. Folkard
Mrs. J. Hargans
Bennett
Hill and Croft's
A, Crofts
Australian Fertilisers Ltd
Woolmax
Aminac
Seger
Steeke
Vickle Brand
City Mutual Life Assurance Society
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!