29 Nov 1946
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Newspaper
Corowa Free Press
Location
Corowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1946
Page
1
The readable text hints at fertilizer production and distribution topics involving manufacturers and farmers. It references logic for pricing and concessions, and notes about direct versus pre arranged arrangements. The fragment suggests discussions on fertiliser supply chains and associated costs.
The monthly Subbranch AML meeting at Weald Bt Dwyndaty Hall heard minutes, discussed membership and financial concerns, and decided on a referendum to determine Redwrial members eligible for League membership. A social for sick and homebound servicemen followed with meals and year’s best recitations noted. Next gathering set for Coreen on December 10.
Metropolitan offices begin issuing November petrol tickets as a new ration system takes effect on December 3. All offices stop swelling on November 30. November ration holders receive one month ordinary fare value, while each ticket is worth double fuel value for the two months December and January under the revised scheme.
A garbled dialogue depicts a church scene with a doctor and a speaker discussing a disruptive topic. The vivid exchange hints at tensions within a congregation and concerns about community reactions.
AUSTRAL PICTURES announces summer lineup at the Creveds wherry theatre. The program features The Nella at He Mares, They Were Sistem, The Wiehe Lady, The Attaire of Susan, Love Letters, Lady on a Train, The Oter Pal and more. Bette Davis stars this week with New releases including Our Life and Sweet and Low Down. Western serial Adhere of bom ua continues Wednesday with Go Weal and World Drow.
The NSW Bush Fires Advisory Committee and Fire Prevention Week were launched as officials note last summer’s fires caused £23 in crop losses and £77,000 in damage with 142 sulbresks recorded. Chief Secretary Binchetey spoke on prevention measures and the need for stricter action to curb farm blazes and mobilize brigades under new bush fire acts.
The report outlines a planned visit by the President of the Methodist Conference of New South Wales Reverend Richart PY to promote overseas missions in Japan New Guinea New Britain Fiji Tonga and related areas. A, short tour begins with a 7 4 pm address on Sunday at Presbyterion Hall and includes a presentation Jungle Angel and a projection by Damien Purer. A silver colon contribution is expected to aid evangelization in New Guinea.
The Post Office urges careful packing and early posting of Christmas letters cards parcels and gifts. Include correct addresses and saver notes for return if undeliverable and avoid fragile items. Use sturdy wrapping and strong containers to prevent damage and firmly seal envelopes and packages. Pack all items securely and address accurately by December 27.
A stray OCR snippet mentions an elderly couple observing their wedding anniversary amid war memories. It references years of conflict, domestic life, and unspecified congratulatory notes, but the text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
A wartime parliamentary broadcast discusses soldiers taking over farms from relatives who cannot continue. Ministers debate provisions to allow ex soldiers to gain land and credit, with references to loans and machinery. The editorial touches on wartime policy, rural resettlement and political divisions amid a looming election in New South Wales.
In Canberra discussions on the wheat stabilisation scheme unfold as growers lobby the Federal Government. Opposition members urge a true stabilization plan to protect producers amid export parity and acreage restrictions. The Commonwealth seeks to compensate Western Australian farmers with a sum of £2 million to offset losses.
A damaged note records a seaside camp appeal with an incomplete list of names and sums. It shows attendees, donors, and totals such as a total of 101,434 with many unreadable entries and scattered figures.
In a legislative assembly debate Mr Lavwonn stated Victoria had no claim to the Snowy River. He noted the Maver diversion was opposed by NSW officials and the Victorian side argued over water shares. The discussion referenced cross border irrigation and past treaty tensions affecting river use.
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