Meaning of bunk and copper in Auckland Supreme Court
Auckland Supreme Court proceedings feature Mr Justice Fair asking for the meaning of bunk and copper. Counsel explains bunk as punkum and the judge asks a witness to define the term, who says it means nonsense. A second witness mentions being held up by a copper, which counsel clarifies as a washing utensil, not a policeman.
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Supreme Court
Auckland
Justice Fair
Punkum
D. Ryan
Cobram
Dr. Hamilton
Dor. Sterling
Boomanoomana Station
Yarrawonga
Frank Martin
Ken Bourne
Victoria
Real estate controls clarified amid war loan concerns
Treasurer says new rules over real estate for investment do not apply to owner-occupied homes or primary producers buying for work. Misunderstandings about the ruling persist while officials note the need to balance war loan commitments with property investments. Wheat output in Riverina is forecast to fall substantially this season, with large drops in Yarrawonga and surrounding towns.
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Ae Vhe
Caney
Saw Vase
N.S. W
Riverina
UW Deious
Ganmain
Derain
Byree Creek
Finley
Oaklands
Forest Overseer M. O'Brien Injured After Horse Bolts
Mr M O'Brien district forest overseer fell from his cart when the horse bolted in the river forest near Tocumwal last Tuesday. He sustained a heavy fall injuring his back and breaking a bone in his leg. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
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Tocumwal
M. O’brien
Silo congestion halts wheat carting at country sidings
A Murros branch critic accuses silo jams at country sidings of delaying harvest transport. Farmers are forced to stop carting as silos fill, with calls to empty silos before harvest and to provide trucks during carting. Mr F H Mcden to push representations.
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VWWGA
Murros Branch
Executiv
F. H.mc den
Wheat growers seek drought relief grant from authorities
The VWWGA executive agreed to approach the Minister of Commerce with a request for a grant to relieve drought suffering wheat growers. A Ma pangatang resolution urged state and federal governments to provide assistance to affected growers after crop failures.
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VWWGA
Werrimull Branch
Minister of Commerce
Mapangatang
Eal
Cob ram Bowling Green Official Opening Event
Official opening of the Cob ram Bowling Green featured Mr L Wyatt greeting members and guests and Mrs Harris and Mrs L Wyatt throwing the first bowls. Gilsenan's rink won the opening rink game with J Gilsenan E Collens J Jones F Lummas and A Bishop. The first club competition is set for Wednesday night December 1.
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Lue
Cobram
Iuady Magui
L. Wyatt
Cobram Special Stock Sale Highlights Prices and Demand
Cobram sale with John McNamara & Co Pty Ltd saw strong local and external bidder interest. Breeding ewes, store lambs, and rams moved well amid market softness in Melbourne and other centers. Best crossbred ewes sold 26/8 to 21/5 and lambs up to 13/6, fat sheep and cattle prices listed with beef cows to £8/15 and steers £6 to £8/3, several drafts sent with vendor cooperation to ease transport constraints.
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John McNamara & Co
Ana
Cobram
Iursaay
Melbourne
Wansport
Hest
S.D
Soutern
Submarine Cook Describes Dawn Dives and Quiet Meals
Petty Officer Joe Lawrence recounts life below in a submarine. He explains the strict cooking limits, a two square yard galley, and meals served only while submerged to avoid revealing positions. He details breakfast lunch and dinner routines, bread making, and the pressure of offshore patrols.
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Joe Lawrence
DSM
Lawrence
Simple Cure Claimed for Tomato Wilt
Murray Bridge reader F B Butterworth says a phenyle spray mix cured tomato wilt in five weeks. He reports a single tablespoon phenyle to two pints water, applied two to three times weekly, improving after the second spray. He urges trial on a few plants first to gauge effect.
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F. B. Butterworth
Murray Bridge
Clerical Clash Reported at WWWGA Meeting
Mr W Pearse reported to the WWWGA executive on his attendance at a meeting of the sheep industry group. He noted another move by representatives of contractors referenced in the discussion and implied opposition to certain proposals.
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W. Pearse
WWWGA
Shearing Labor Manpower Returns Required
The general secretary informs employees that 1943 season returns for shearing labor must be submitted to the Manpower Department. The notice repeats compulsory deadline and department role.
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F Credden
Empl
Manpower Department
Berrigan Electrical Engineer's Report
Mr O Mayberry reports five applications for new electricity to properties east of Baroga with pumping and lighting needs. The council should adjust capital costs for new installations against Seppelts existing line, credit Seppelts for their share, and prepare estimates.
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O. Mayberry
Baroogu
F. M. Quick
C. T. Johnson
C. Brennnall
A. E. Brennall
Keamy
Inspector Reports Depot Abuse and Water Request at Tocumwal Depot
Inspector to Berriga Shire Council notes RAAF at Tocumwal depot abusing tipping, asks Hygienic Officer to ensure proper tipping. Warns council may push for their own depot. Mentions an old man on crutches needing drinking water carted periodically if he remains. Approval given for RAAF to establish their own depot.
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Tocumwal
RAAF
Tim
R.aaf
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Morrison & Teare
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Numurkali
Nathalia
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J. Jones
Punt Hoad
Sean Poche
Numurkah
Alan
Holdenson
Milson Fresh
Achiv
Rogers
ADAMS @ SON PTY. LTD
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Photophone Talkies
Mechanics Institute
MacDonald Carey
Jean Phillips
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The
Criterion Cafe
Xatharine R. Lyons
England
Cobram Sunday School
Packett
Presbyterian Church
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Barooga
He Gebram Courier
Dalgety & Company Ltd
States
Consign
Wool & Stock
Dalgetys
Newmarket
Bourke Street
Melbourt
A. McGauchie
Masonic Hall
Cobram 99
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May Nes
Hice
Has
Sp.c
Commonwealth
Ile Fish Radiola
Australia
Radiola
Radiola Dis
Present
Amalgamated Wireless
A’sia
National Wireless Organisation
Rediola
H. Weiss
Cebram
Fay
Piational Savings Bombs & War Savined
J. McNamara & Co
Adi Pig Truck
Cook
Theo
LANS
W.W WW. A
Flinders Stbourne
Berrigan Electrical
Gineer
Berrigan
Council
Berriga Shire
Borcoga
J. Quinane
Bzroos
Quinane
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