Wizard of Oz cast and journey teased in color MOM notes
A fragment describes Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz with Judy Garland and Bert Lahr. It recalls the character’s straw body and clumsy hops along the Yellow Brick Road toward the Wizard seeking brains. The note mentions a color production and lists cast members and many others.
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Ray Bolger
Dorothy
MOM. Techn
Judy Garland
Frannie Aforgan
Bert Lahr
Jack Haley
Skelton disqualified twelve months over Poly Pan ruling
Following an inquiry into Poly Pan's run at Hawkesbury on Wednesday the stewards disqualified trainer R W Skelton Genkey and his filly for twelve months each. Owner H J Butler may be required to show cause why he should not be disqualified as well. Skelton, a leading ARSC tracks trainer, fields many horses in his own colors.
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Poly Pan
Hawkesbury
Otirendiary
R .W. Skelton
Skelton Genkey
Hinsom
H. J. Butler
Skelton
ARSC
Scarpa Flow revelations in Commons spark defence debate
In the House of Commons on Wednesday Mr Churchill disclosed that the navy had not been using Scarpa Flow, arguing this gap exposed strategic weaknesses highlighted after the torpedoing of the Royal Oak. He warned it could have saved ships and reduced dangerous movements through perilous waters.
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Admiralty
Churchill
Hoyal Oak
Ie House of Commons
London
Myvineton
Chiurefil
Kotoma
Piri
Nelson
Britain
Mr. Church
Censure Motion Shuts Parliament Till Tuesday
The New South Wales Parliament adjourned to Tuesday after Opposition Leader W J McKell gave notice of a censure motion. McKell cited unemployment, wheat farming, housing, education and health as failures, while Premier A Moir accepted the motion as one of censure. The sitting lasted five minutes.
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Bir
W. J. McMell
Relief Works Protest Over Conditions On Orange Parkes Road
In the Legislative Council on Wednesday Mr FW Spicer, ML, raised a ireful protest about working conditions on the Orange Parkes road works fifteen miles from Parkes. He claimed horses are treated better than men and cited a ganger dismising a man for eating a sandwich and drinking water. He urged that the government would not tolerate such conditions if fully aware.
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Orange-Parkes Road
Parkes
Legislative Council
FW. Spicer
Hoe
MARKET HIGHER Despite Dry Weather Forbes Sheep Sale
The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co. Ltd. and W. K. Garnsey held a special sheep sale in Sydney on Tuesday yarding over 44 vendors and just over 1000 sheep. Fat sheep gained 1 to 2d. best lambs and wethers sold firm. Store ewes and mixed age ewes also strong. next fat sheep sale set for Tuesday 12 March with entries open.
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Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co. Ltd
Sydney
W. K. Garnsey, Sener. » Ltd
Fobes
Cccsinettae
Meares
Bird
Adams Bros
Lambs
S. R. Hodges
Lambe
A Hodges
Lamby
Parnell
Wethers
Mering Lambe
M.D. Toole
OG. Limb
M Davies
J Krocn Wethers
Hodges
Herb Hodwges
B. Priedle
A Nash
W. Collite
Samba
Arch bishop Kelly remains seriously ill in Sydney
Reports say Dr. Kelly’s condition shows only slight improvement and he remains seriously ill. Sympathetic inquiries flood St Mary's Presbytery as Dr. Kelly’s secretary Father Edmund O'Donnell handles the correspondence from across Australia and beyond.
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Sydney
Dr. Kelly
St Mary's Presbytery
Australia
Finns Resisting Russian Offensive on Finnish Front
London dispatch reports Finns stoutly contest the Russian advance near Bjorko and Wiipuri, yet retreat under heavy pressure as reserves pour in. The Red Army concentrates thousands while Allied volunteers mobilize. Finland receives a 5 million pound loan from the United States for non military aid amid French and British financial strain.
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London
Thuradig
Bjerke
Petcame
Murmansk
Petname
Finland
Cithoens
Wiipuri
Bjorko
Iceland
Witpuri Bay
Red Army
Bijorko
Mannerheim
USA
Sweden
British Navy Predictions Amid Sweden Arms Deal
The New York correspondent notes a Germany Sweden arms sale involving captured Polish Swedish artillery and anti-aircraft guns. The move is linked to Finland Russia dynamics, with theories Germany seeks to curb Russia westward moves or ease its finances. Churchill says Britain will boost ships as subs rise, stressing sea dominance for ultimate victory.
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New York
Germany
Sweden
Poland
Finland
Russia
Mussolini Not Optimistic of Peace Front
Mussolini told Sumner Welles there is no immediate peace in Europe and Italy will not intervene unless its interests are threatened. Berlin downplays Welles mission as Magi aim for a swift victory. RAF raids over Berlin, bombers shot down, and German reactions feature in a string of air engagements. A French destroyer destroyed a U boat off Cape Finisterre, and Aberdeen trawlers exchanged fire with enemy aircraft in the North Sea.
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Bignor Mussolini
Sumner Welles
Europe
Mc Welles
Italy
Berlin
Welles
Amerian
Magis
Heligolang Bight
Simoun
Cape Finisterre
Arora
Aberdeen
Mui
North Sea
Germany
Enrolment begins for Forbes district military service
Men born between July 1 1939 and June 30 1940 must enroll in Forbes district on March 6 1940. Area officers will visit local centres, with timing by alphabet. Medical exams occur on enrolment day. exemptions require power of attorney and documentary evidence. Area Officer Cont M F Gavin Bathurst NSW.
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Forbes
Milltin
Man Power
Ang
Omeer
M. Ft Gavin
Bathurst
Far West Children’s Health Scheme drives patient aid
The Far West Scheme reports record intake with forty five children admitted in January. Rail strike pushes transfers by mail lorry from Ivanhoe to Breer Gil, then Witcenala. a boy travels to Tibooburm. A concert by Sydney artists in Forbes Town Hall on May 28 funds the work for sick and crippled country children.
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Far West
Ivanhoe
Breer Gil
Paris Secret Face Powder Promises Instant Charm
A Paris secret face powder named Charmosin claims to give instant charm to skin, lasting even in heat. It allegedly smooths and brightens, making skin look younger and prettier with a lasting scent women prefer.
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Paris
Charmosan Face Powder Ad Reported in Vintage Promo
An old advertisement promotes Charmosan face powder with phrases about shedding and shine, mentioning a bold, chemist-led formula and distribution through drapers and stores. The fragment hints at packaging and packaging terms like a big double sine box 3/8, but lacks clear dates or named brands beyond Charmosan.
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Chemlett, Drapers and Stores
Ladies Auxiliary surprise for Matron at Forbes District Hospital
The Forbes District Hospital Ladies Auxiliary met in the CWA Rooms with nine members. They presented a surprise gift for the Matron on her return from Sydney, having funded a room and planned a future use of funds for her comfort. An auxiliary conference will be held at Molong on Monday, 19th March with delegates appointed from the branch and travel arrangements advised.
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K-Ray
Ladies’ Auxiliary
CWA
Mir
Bedelie
Bydney
Yelk
Molong
Jockey Hawkesbury Suspension Nears Wednesday Races
The AJC stewards suspend the leading hurdle rider H Robinson for two months for interference in the Jumpers Flat race. Robinson rode Evercello, which finished second, and the ruling affects Wednesday Hawkesbury races.
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AJC
Hawkesbury
H. Robinson
Phil
Robinson
Evercello
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