Railway Refreshment Rooms to Cut Charges August First
The Commissioner for Railways Mr T J Hertigan announces price reductions for railway refreshment rooms country and on trains with buffet service. Breakfast in country rooms drops to 2/ in total for a three journey, and bacon and egg with tea costs 1/0. From August 1 two eggs will accompany this meal for 1/3 instead of 1/8. Light refreshments at trade with buffet reduce from 10d to 9d plus 5d for each extra item to 4d. Buffet specials such as steak and kidney pudding and sausages with re... will fall from 2/- to 1/9.
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T. J. Hertigan
Government to waive Crown debts for soldiers on overseas service
The Grassers Association urged the State Government to waive instalments and erase interest for landholders under the Closer Settlement Act who enlist overseas. Minister Tully said Cabinet approved legislation authorizing waiving whole or part of a settler's Crown debt on active service on warrant of the Joel Land Board. Comets and rain The January comet sparked interest after heavy floods. River View College Observatory director Peter O'Connell said the comet had no relation to the Rhine floods.
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The
Grassers Association
Tully
Joel Land Boad
Australia
T's
Pither O'Connell
Riverview College Observatory
Rhine
Heenzo Makes One Pint Of Best Cough Remedy
Public notice claims Heenzo guarantees faster relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis and influenza. The ad asserts Heenzo costs £1 a bottle and when mixed with water yields a pint of remedy for chest throat and lungs for adults and children. Order details are unclear due to misspellings.
Australian divorce case reveals touring wife’s travels with show
Mrs Dulcie Gleen Atkinson of Lake Macquarie testified in Sydney Divorce Court that she spent years touring NSW with her first husband in a travelling dramatic show and later travelled with Montague Alberd, a signwriter, with whom she had a child. She obtained a decree desertion and sought remarriage. justice shortened the decree to 21 days.
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Dulcie Gleen Atkinson
Lake Mercquarie
N.S.W
Justice Owen
Sydney
Montague Alberd
Alberd
A.I.F
Atkinson
Abolition of Canes Ordered in State Schools
Minister of Education Evatt told a guard conference of the Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations that canes in state schools would be abolished. He said anti social behavior by children does not justify corporal punishment.
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Evatt
Federation of Parents and Citizens’ Associations
Mendooran to Proclaim August 20 as Public Holiday
The Cobhorn Shire Council received a letter from the Mendooran branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League requesting August 20 be proclaimed a public holiday for "A" riding. Dr Nott reported plans for a sports program and a military display, with eager support from the festival committee.
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Mendooren
Cobhorn
Mendooran
Returned Soldiers and Suiors’ League
Dr. Nott
Fesidwals
Ans
You
Eal Red
Junior Farmers Club Holds Show Prep and Year-End Social
A combined meeting at the District School focused on planning the Show exhibit with detailed sections and entries to be sent to George Holl ywood. A Saturday night social celebrated the club's first year with dances games and prize presentations for poultry vegetables judging and best bed tomatoes.
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Farmers’ Club
Burrell
Nock
George Hollywood
Alice
Bob Burrell
Trecember
Darrell Marchant
Highnet
Gilgandra
Eric Wilson
CG. Bray
Wi ‘Aetlon
Madden
Edwin Christian
Australia and Allies Fight for Possession Overseas
The speaker argues that ownership of distant regions belongs to those who defend it with the Allied Labour Front, noting nations like Poland Czechoslovakia and France hold the view that force is needed to retain control. The remark emphasizes warlike resolve as essential to possession.
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A.lf
Induction and church reforms in Warren parish scene
The Rev C G E Forrest Sale arrived from Tasmania to lead Warren parish and was instituted by Bishop of Bathurst and inducted by Rev L C Walker. the new Archdeaconry of Long includes Dubbo Gilgandra Connamble Natromine Warren Nyngan Brewarrina Bourke Cobar Tottenham in memory of Bishop Long. The circular from the Director of Education urges parents to decide on their boy's schooling path, highlighting high schools in several districts and the need to choose courses for future university or professional aims. Cobbora Shire reports 200 tons of waste scrap collected for war efforts with Mendooran contributing 40 tons and Sydney depot shipments underway, showing united local effort.
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C. G. E. Forrest- Sale
Tasmania
Warren
Souls
Bathurat
Long
L. C. 5. Walker
Nyngan
Fred Dryden
Gilgandra
Dubbo
Connamble
Natromine
Nyn+gan
Brewarrina
Bourke
Cobar
Tottenham
Broughton
Austylig
Bathurst
Marsden
Camidge
Needham
South Bathurst
Hromhead
Rylsine
Barker
Norman
Wellington
Mirrington
Cowra
Cemidge
Canon Walker
Acing
Irectoro
D. McKenaly
Department of Education
Heney
County Triswicts
Othesd
Melloywalton
Parramatta
Newcastle
Wollongong
Macarthur Memorial
Yonco
McCaughey
Neminghs
Tamworth
Frer
Sydney
Technica
Maddington
Tide's Hill
Cobbora Shire
Pruden
Mendooran
Yarlong
United Effort
Cobbora
Australia
Australian wool clip rises with new season forecasts
Shearing is in full swing in New South Wales districts and production is set to surpass last season. Australia’s output is estimated at 3,590,000 bales while the Commonwealth pasture herd reaches about 120,000,000 head. The pre war peak was 3,338,000 bales in 1937/1938. Higher post war totals reflect more sheep shorn and local skins processing. New season appraisals begin in Sydney on August 11 and in Newcastle on August 21.
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New South, Wales
Commonwealth
Sydney
Newcastle
Aunt Mary’s Baking Powder Made Millions Happy
In Sydney, a woman nicknamed Aunt Mary earned fame for light evenly baked pastries. Her secret, the baking powder that rose cokes and cakes evenly, powered a long run of cooking success. She shared the formula with a reputable firm on condition of quality. Millions of tins are sold yearly.
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Sydney
Aunt Mary
Australia
Radio extension fee regulation imposes licenses on hotel FM masters
A regulation imposes a 10 shilling fee on wireless sets connected to a master receiving set in hotel rooms. Hotel keepers must license each receiving appliance and obtain a master license for each connected radio. Fees listed include 50 shillings for the master and 10 shillings for each additional receiver.
Employers urged to aid recruitment over obstacles
The Inspector General of Recruiting cites a Queensland firm case where employees faced impediments to joining the AVI. He urges employers to support enlistment, noting staff solidarity and potential leadership on the Honour Board. The NSW and Sydney authorities report firms have created a bias against military service, urged to stop.
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AVI
Sii
New South Wales
Delnydeme
Simera
Aber Iydoserny
General Lhoyl
Call to Surrender Leaflets Dropped Over Tobruk
A Coolah resident received a German leaflet from a soldier in the Libyan Desert describing a surrender appeal. The message claims British forces are sacrificing troops in Tobruk and Syria, urges surrender, and promises safety if white flags are shown.
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Tobruk
Coolah
Crete
Angue Tropes
England
Syria
Turkey
Germany
Mediterranean
Egpyi
Damage to crops prompts farmers meeting in Eunungerie
An Eunungerie Farmers and Lett ers Association meeting chaired by Mr. J Griffiths discussed road improvement requests from Gilzendra and Dubo Shires. Delegates Griffith, Varlemral, Richarts, and Thompson will liaise with railway authorities on crossing and gate access. The group will petition the Chief Secretary for open kangaroo protection to curb wheat and fence damage in Emu, Donnelly, and Caledonia parishes.
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Eunungerie
Farmers and Letters’ Association
Wa Weld
J. Griffithy
Gilzendra
Dubo
Mesers
Griffith
Varlermral
Richarts
Thompson
Talbragar Shir
Emu
Donnelly
Caledonia
Messrs
Griffith Amd
W. Cohn
Parners and Settlers' Association
Futungerie
Help for Farmers Four Point Plan for Relief Act
An outline from the State Governor detailing a four point plan to enable rural citizens to leverage the Farm Relief Act. The document emphasizes legal tenure, postwar reconstruction, and the establishment of a rural farmers representative to address barriers preventing landholders from accessing relief and related benefits.
Detecting Imitation Sapphires by Cathode Ray Eye
Detective Jewel Ray uses a cathode ray method developed from Dr. W. D. Coolidge work at General Electric in London. Over 1,500,000 sapphires are used in bearings and electrical instruments. The test reveals real versus synthetic stones in seconds as jewels glow under rays while real stones fade when exposure ends.
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W. D. Coolidge
General Electric Company
London
Coonamble and Gilgandra Play Tennis Match
A Sunday tennis match at Coonamble Catholic courts saw Coonamble vs Gilgandra with six Indies and six gents. Gilgandra won 28 sets to 18 in fair weather. plans for a return in Gilgandra. Mrs Mary Reinhard, 83, longtime Warren resident and widow of Frederick Reinhard, born Youghal Ireland in 1858, died after 70 years in Warren.
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Coonamble
Gilgandra
Gilgendra
Gigandm
Mary Reinhard
Coolah
Warren
Frederick Reinhard
Youghal
Treland
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