£40 Million Target for 13th Security Loan
The Lith Security Loan opened August 7 and closes no later than September 12 seeking £42,000,000. Proceeds fund public works for the Commonwealth and States with subscriptions over £40,000,000 retained. Interest rates: 1 cent for three year bonds and rised stock at par repayable 1904. Minimum subscription £1,000 or multiples. 39 cent interest for 11-14 bonds or stock at par repayable 1062-65. Minimum subscriptions £10 or multiples.
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Commonwealth
States
Red Cross Day Appeal Sees Historic Funds Raised
The Red Cross Day appeals in December 1950 and June 1901 report net receipts of £29,754 and £71,606 respectively, with remaining returns expected. Expenditure is under £3,000, 73 branches set badge records, VADs raised £902, Everell led branches with £503, and the Day Committee since 1889 totals £1,174,850 at £63,310 cost. Mrs J L Ruthven announces Mr R V Frazer as new chairman and state treasurer roles.
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Red Cross
Enverell
J. L. Ruthven
A. J. Weat
R. V. Frazer
Parish Priest Arrives in England From Dungog
A cable from Father Michael Bourke, Parish Priest of Dungog, reports he is safe in London after arriving there on August 2. He was due to reach Dublin on August 3. He noted ship scenes in the Indian Ocean and mentioned photos of Dungey, Barrington Top, and Chester Dam, with a pleasant sense of home.
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England
Dungog Presbytery
Michael Bourke
Dungog
London
Father Bourke
Dublin
Ireland
Ranchi
Indian Ocean
Thompson
Dungey
Barrington Tope
Chichester Dam
Bourke
Khow
Durgog Chronicle
Gloucester Race Club elects new committee at annual meeting
Gloucester Race Club held its annual meeting this week at the School of Arts and chose a five member ground committee. New president A Hazelwood succeeded retiring J N Livermore who will serve as vice president with W Wilson. The club plans a September 15 race meeting at Gloucester with similar prize money and entry fees as last year.
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Gloucester
Race Club
Gloucester Race Club
Glouester
J. N. Livermore
School of Arts
A. L. Farley
W. Connollyy
Livermore
A. Hazelwood
Mr. Livermore
W. Wilson
Glenn Easton
Messrs
Smiley Hoy
J. Atkins
W. Morgan
A. Bronnon
H. Martin
J. Bennett
BE. McDonall
G. Ireland
H. Gray
PF Webeck
J. 8
Parley
Tewan
Forbesdale Breeders’ Association
Central and Lower North Coast Racing Association
Gloucester Shire Fat Cattle Sale Sets Record Prices
At Gloucester Shire Yarda a large turnout of fat cattle buyers from Sydney and the South Coast drove fierce bidding. Bullocks rose about £4, prime heifers £3 to £4, Jersey cows up 30s to 40s, and a Hereford cow and calf sold for 182. A forthcoming Homebush sale is announced with Dalgetys noting 2842 cattle yarded and prices generally easier.
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Tom Hicks
Paul Ryen
Joe Corbett
Gloucester Shire
Carcame
Sydney
South Coast
Jersey
H.T. Higgins
Vv. Saul
Bfra
Misa Mr. Higgins
G. R. Hicks & Sona
A. Sansom
M. L. Sansom
Bowen Broa
W. J. Henderson
T. W. Westley
O. CO. Mid- Mebrook
BH. McCarthy
R.A. Crowther
G. D. Laurie
Mrs
I Carey
Eat J. KE. Laurie
Bull
Priestley
M. ¥. Holstein
Soc
C & Iif
Hat
J. P. Easton
Joe Holatein
W. J. Wo
Ho Ems
le & c
B. Perram
Hifr
Hfra
K. A. McIntosh
Bruce Higgins
C. G. Higgins
H. A. Grant
GC. W. Murray
A. Blanch
A. L. Roberts
Homebush
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Dalgetys Mews Service
Dalgety
J. N. Laurie
Gloucester
Rovers Meet Park In Final Of Winter A Reserve Grade Tennis
This Saturday the A Reserve final pits Rovers the Milner premiers against Park on Mo 2 Court at 1 pm. If a grand final is needed it will occur on the first available Saturday after the final. Last week saw Rovers and Park advance by defeating Swima and Rockharst respectively. A Gloucester District Tennis Association meeting on Monday September 10 will cover annual championships and possible night competition, with regrading expected before start.
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Rovers
Milner
Park
Swima
Rockharst
Gloucester District Tennis Association
Huge Y Order For Go-Anywhere Vehicles
A government order has been placed with the Rootes Motorcar Group for several thousand of the new Go-Anywhere 3 ton four wheel drive General Service vehicles. The Army expects road speeds over 40 mph and climbs of 1 in 1.6, with minimal modifications needed from export design.
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Ima
Rootes Motorcar Group
Australia’s Pastures Nearing £1,000,000
Senior Lecturer E J Steakwell of Sydney University writes in Milk Board Journal that annual income from Australia’s pastures is approaching 21,000, stating pastures are worth far more than sown crops and orchards. He argues for improved pastures in higher rainfall areas and cites grass breeding as a key development.
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Australa
Sydney University
E. J. Steakwell
Milk Board
Brucellosis in NSW Dairy Herds Says Senior Vet
Senior veterinary officer Mr FL M Watts warns brucellosis remains common in New South Wales dairy herds. He urged wider use of Strain 19 vaccination, noting vaccination can be done by farmers or by departmental officers in unserviced areas for a nominal fee of 2 shillings per head.
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New South Wales
FL M. Watts
Department of Agriculture
Watts
Friesian cow Manningford Faith Jan Graceful sets Britain milk record
A 13 year old Friesian cow named Manningford Faith Jan Graceful produced 287 315 pounds of milk, surpassing prior records by 12 ibs and averaging 84 pounds daily since starting to milk. She has yielded more than 100 tons overall and is praised by the Britain Friesian Cattle Society secretary for expert breeding and good management.
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U.K
Britain
Manningford Faith
Thia
Britian Friesian Cattle Society
Unlicensed Radio Listeners Surge in Commonwealth
The Postmaster General reports over 2116 broadcast licences issued nationwide with 44 percent held in country districts. About 2,800 people were fined nearly £7,000 for breaches of the Australian Broadcasting Act, while inspectors note thousands obtained during a NSW campaign.
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Mirvey
Commonwealth
Postmaster-General’s Department
Post Office
Department
New South Wales
London Motor Show 1851 Opens October Seventeen
The London Motor Show will be opened at Eris Court on October seventeenth and runs through October twenty seventh. The event showcases not only automobiles but also mobile houses caravans motor boats sailing craft and related offerings.
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London
Minister Moves On Seaside Camping Reserves
Minister for Lands Mr Henshaw announced action to block permanent homes on North Coast seaside camping reserves. He will warn Trusts they lack authority to permit building and will survey current dwellings to form a plan to clear permanent structures. He warned buyers not to assume title to reserve land.
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Henshaw
Renshaw
Australia
E. BH. Graham
MUS
Sydney
Graham
Junior Farmer
Agri Cultural
Ned Prodeitia
Navy Seeks Musicians For Royal Australian Navy
Deputy Director Mr. C F Lewis announces recruitment of boys aged 16 to 17 or recruits aged 17 to 24 as musicians. Boys need basic musical knowledge. recruits must have strong musical ability. Training lasts eighteen months at the Navy School of Music Flinders Naval Depot Victoria. uniforms provided. Apply at Defence Information Centre Sydney or Combined Service Recruiting Depot Edgecliff.
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C.F. Lewis
Royal Australian Navy
Royal Australian Navy School of Music
Flinders Naval Depot
Victoria
Navy
Defence Information Centre
Martin Place
Phillip Street
Sydney
Combined Service
Beach Road
Edgeclif
Tamworth Increases Brood Poultry Production
Mr H V Brann of the Poultry Department of Agriculture reports Tamworth NSW shows marked acreage in egg production and rising interest in rearing cockerels and turkeys. He notes a shift from the range system to intensive housing to save labour and expand poultry flocks.
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Tamworth
New South Wales
H. V. Brann
Rabbit skins rise and fall at Sydney auction
Market for rabbit skins at Wednesday Sydney auctions showed an overall drop of 1d to 3d per lb with a total offering of £9 tons. Prices varied by lot from 19d to 58d for different grades, with greens, damaged hides, and kittens among the assorted consignments noting mixed results.
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Winchcombe, Cargon Ltd
Sydney
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