Prices Set For Country Vegetables Under NSW Regulation
The Cowra Anti-Profiteering Committee receives details from Mr F J Cahill MLA and Mr J Herlihy Prices Commissioner on a July 28 1943 regulation fixing wholesale and retail prices for carrots parsnips beetroot beans peas sweet potatoes pumpkins and swede turnips in New South Wales outside Sydney. Wholesale prices are limited to Sydney levels minus rail freight to Cowra and retail margins range from 1d to 3d per lb or 1 318 percent. Retail price cards are required for declared items though grocers and chemists have not yet been required to display them. A forthcoming gazetted comprehensive grocery price list is expected. Details aim to aid the committee in identifying any excessive charges and to deter profiteering.
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F. J. Cahill
Cowra
Mrr. J. Herlihy
Sydney
New South Wales
Lexa
Boy Shot in Stomach During Backyard Play
John Rudd, 11, was shot in the stomach while playing in his backyard on Saturday. The incident occurred when a friend pointed a .22 revolver at him and pulled the trigger. The gun had been taken from another boy who borrowed it from his grandmother.
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John ‘Thomas Rudd
Young
Rudd
Lend for Victory Buy Loan Bonds in Furie
A brief notice urges readers to support the war effort by purchasing loan bonds. It emphasizes national finance needs and frames the bonds as a direct way to aid victory. The appeal targets interested citizens and local investors with a call to action in the period’s tone.
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In Furie
Man Returns From England After War Service
Pilot Ray Robin of Sungieving Garland returns from England after serving with a famous Bomber squadron. On Saturday Corporal Isabel Cross of WAAB 4 wed at Sacred Heart Church Maser in a Nuptial Mass celebrated by Rev Father Cusack. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Cross of Cremorne, wore WA AAF uniform and was attended by Miss Ellen Fleming. Best man Cedric Robinson, groom’s brother. Reception at Warringah Bowling Club.
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Ray Robin
Garland
England
Isabel Cross
Waab 4
Sacred Heart Churel
Maser
Father Cusack
Fabius
Wilde
J. Cros
Cremorne
WAAAF
Ellen Fleming
Cedric Robinson
Thee Warringah Bowling Club
White Feather Sent To Partial Cripple
A letter to the editor denounces an anonymous white feather note sent to a sister who is a partial invalid. The writer condemns the act as cowardly harassment for not joining services and threatens retaliation if the nuisance continues.
Methodist Union Discussion Considered in New South Wales
A letter from the Quipind Circuit Chairman and Circuit Stewards invites a plebiscite of Methodist members at the next quarterly meeting to consider union with the Presbyterian Church in New South Wales. The aim is to urge a vigorous effort for union and to encourage the Committee on Church Union, stressing United we stand and the need for a united Christian front. The message notes doctrinal similarity and shared salvation by faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
S Hp
Committee On Church Union
New South Wales Fertiliser Ration Details 1942-44
The Minister for Agriculture announces a limited superphosphate ration for 1942-44 for non-priority crops incl cereals and pastures with hay irrigation. Quotas are reduced for many, special applications required for 1942-45 quotas, and irrigation pastures receive extra allotment. Applications must include a water conservation certificate. Vegetables and potatoes keep existing allocations. Buy Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds.
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We FP. Dunn
Hown
Department At Agriculture Box
Goa
Sydney
Line Water Conservation and Irrigation Commissioner
Department of Agriculure
Stove Blast Shatters Dubbo Café Kitchen
An oven at the Kookaburra Cafe in Dubbo overheated past a 580 mark and exploded. Bricks and debris flew as the side blew out. Owner Semios and son-in-law White were in the kitchen and escaped injury. Neighbours assisted until investigators arrived. repairs planned after a Sydney report.
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Kookaburra
Dube
Semios i
Sunl
White
Rexport
She
Nockng Inc
Sydney
Sheep Values Wesker at Flemington
At Homebush today 87 414 sheep and lambs were penned with grown sheep and old lambs cheaper by 1s to 2s, snubs down 1s to 2s. Cattle 1 078 head penned with average values unchanged.
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Wesker
Flemington
Help Our Boys Smash the Enemy Buy Fourth Liberty Bonds
A wartime appeal urges support for Liberty Bond drives and public morale. The message argues for unity and shared purpose, citing religious language about being one and supporting national effort.
Closing of Baths by Church Hours
The St John s Church of England and St Paul s Kirk Session urge the Young Municipal Council to close Municipal Baths on Sundays from 10 am to 12 noon and from 7 pm during swimming season. They argue Sunday attendance at Sunday School and Church suffers and call for civic help to promote Christian training. The Mayor noted the proposal and a motion to refer to the Baths Committee for inclusion in its report.
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Council of
St. John's
J R. Barrie
St. Paul's
Hit Run Driver In Dubbo Kills Cyclist
James Henry Brantingley a 39 year old Dubbo railway booking office employee was killed when a car struck him on Darling Street near Church. The vehicle reportedly dragged the cyclist and possibly the bike for up to 16 yards before dumping the pair in a roadside ditch. Police seek witnesses as the wreck was not heard by nearby residents. Brantingley leaves a widow and two young daughters Courle eight and Jan five.
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James Henry Brentineley
Darling Street
Dubbo
Church
Darling Streets
Hawksley
Courle
Jan
Council endorses arrangement on church matters
The council discussed church concerns and decided not to offend religious communities. Ald and Rintoul seconded the motion, Western supported delaying the issue for consideration, and the council carried the motion.
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Ald
Rintoul
Western
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