Achilles Impresses In Graf Spee Action Then Leander Class
Naval experts praise the Achilles for its role in the Graf Spee action as part of the Leander class six gun cruisers. The class emerged after the Washington Treaty era and followed County class predecessors. Early successful performances led to three more ships including Ajax tied to the Graf Spee glory.
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Admiral Graf Bpee
Australia
Canberra
Great Britain
Achilles
Ajax
Lutheran Church Sunday March 2 Lent Service
The Lutheran church announces Lent service on Sunday March 2 at 10 am with Sunday School and a Holy Communion service. Pastor Georg leads the service and a thought for the week is God hath made Him to be sin for us who knew no sin.
Johnson Picture Benefit for Returned Soldier Johnson
Donations to the fund aid Mr. Norman Johoum, a returned soldier, after a taxi mishap at Venables garage on the 28th. Western Cinemas Ltd hosted a benefit at the Strand Theatre with Returned Soldier League volunteers coordinating duties. Contributions include a letter from J Sweeney and a cheque from Nell McPhillon, with the committee deciding the entire donation goes to Johnson’s benefit. The Wednesday program drew a good crowd and profits are yet to be announced.
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Norman Johoum
Venables Garage
Western Cinemas, Ltd
Phiurr R Entertainment
Soldiers’ League
J Sweeney
Wilbertroy
Forbes
Sydney
Johnson
Nell McPhillon
Warroo
League
Johnson Bearut Fund
G. Waldron
Met
Beneft
Resignation of H. E. Wood from Forbes Returned Soldiers League
Mr H E Wood longtime Forbes power house electrician and council appointee tendered his resignation from the Forbes Returned Soldiers League at a monthly meeting. His departure was mourned by officers while the president noted his contributions including donations for a hospital wireless upgrade. He received a parting gift and left Forbes en route to Inverell on Tuesday.
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H. BK. Wood
Forbes Power House
Inverell Council
Returned Soldiers’ League
Menai
Reeves
A. Bain
Wood
League
Waldron
Stan
Mont
Forbes
Mr. Wood
Cite
Inverell
Smoking in Picture Theatre fined for smoking during national anthem
Two men were charged with smoking inside the Simcie Theatre during the playing of God Save the King on a February night. Robert Byrnes admitted lighting a cigarette. Harold Turner did not attend. Both were fined 10 shillings with costs, and Byrnes granted 14 days to pay 18 shillings total.
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Simcie
God Save the King
Jocal
Court Costa
Robert 4. Byrnes
PLM
Donaldson
Constable
Porter
Byrnes
Byro
Byres
Harold Turner
Turner
P.M
Wool in War Time and Global Wool Markets Update
War affects wool supply and prices. Canada lifted and rescinded a four month wool duty, aiming to aid U.S. suppliers. New York market steadies with limited gains. South Africa and Australia face war impacts on exports and currency values. By end of December Australia sold most of its clip to Britain, while African and Commonwealth supply dynamics hinge on exchange rates and future offerings.
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Canada
United States
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
New York
United
Buatea
Bates
South Africa
Commonwealth
Autralia
Great Britain
Australia
Africa
United Kingdom
Ancient battleground Tol ret-Heast near Jeruslem
The article recalls Tol ret-Heast known as Lachish in biblical times near the Shephelah plain. It details its ancient fortress role as Amorite and Canaanite outpost, later tied to Egypt and Jerusalem. Joshua captured it 3340 years ago, Sennacherib took it 2800 years ago, and various destructions by Nebuchadnezzar and the Persians are noted possibly with plague.
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Palestine
Tol ret-Heast
Angee Mounted
Jeruslem
Lachish
Shephelah
Egypt
Joshus
Sennacherib
Nebuchadnesta
Sydney apprisement set dates for wool stock in trade
The notice states that their wool has no fur and mentions upcoming appraisals in Sydney. preliminary on the 5th of March and final on the 13th of March for stationery needs like envelopes and tags from Advocate.
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Sydney
Motor Act Breach Guilty Pleas At Local Police Court
John Marin Debenham pleaded guilty to failing to renew and license a motor lorry within the required time. He cited being away from the district and was fined 5. J Robinson also pleaded guilty to a similar charge for an old car left in a shed while he was in Melbourne. On his return in January the court imposed a penalty.
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George Hugo
Baker
B. Meillon
Commonwealth Crown Solicitor’s Office
Privy Council
John Marin Debenham
Hoe
J. Robinson
Melbourne
Corta
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C.d. Shakespeare & Sons , Funeral Directors
Lachlan Street
Parkes and
Victoria Hotel
Norman G. Buckley
Mr. Georg
Derege Lee Dha Taadi Coe’ Akent& Marck
Aft
Australian Fertilizers Limited
Tortilizan
Sharehalden Durng
Guth
Australian Fertilizers Ltd
Incorp
Victoria
Macquarie Place
Harold Williams
Europe
Ramant
Annilla
Returned Soldier League
Kennedy
Autres
Ot Forbes
Mr. H. E. Wood
Palmolive
Vanderfield & Reid Ltd
Forbes Parkes
Bush Mills
Queensland
Kauri
Oregon
Taylor
J Sullivan & Son
District Agenta For
J. Sullivan & Son Dowling Bbert
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