War-time aims of the Country Press Association
Retiring NSW Country Press Association president R L Blake spoke on wartime activities and the role of provincial newspapers. He valued ethics, public service, and community loyalty, noting 165 papers with a 1 million weekly circulation and modern equipment shaping local life and morale. He urged listeners to support their local papers amid war.
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R. L. Blake
Country Press Association of
N.S.W
Country Press Association
Rural Bank
Blake
New South Wales
Maitland
Sydney
Times
Country Press
Pickling Plums Instructions From Historic Recipe
A compact recipe describes pickling small tart plums such as Loutherborough or Duchess. Rinse fruit remove stems wipe lightly. Layer plums in a jar add cinnamon and cloves. Boil brown sugar with vinegar pour hot over fruit. Repeat daily for three days then boil five minutes and seal in sterilised jars.
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Loutherborough
Control of Snails and Slugs
Moist conditions after recent rains bring snails and slugs back in numbers. Remove nearby weeds and rubbish, then use hand collection on small areas or poison baits for larger infestations. Recommended baits include calcium arsenate bran mix and metaldehyde with bran, applied at dusk. Sprays with arsenate of lead or dusts with arsenate lead plus lime protect young seedlings and Bordeaux sprays repel pests on citrus trees.
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Department of Agriculture
New South Wales
Bank of New South Wales war staffing figures
Bank of New South Wales figures show 61 percent of prewar male staff released, aiding branch continuity. Total enlistments reach 2857 with 2504 in Australia, while staff reductions sum to 1396. Rationalisation closed 67 branches and 143 agencies, plus 50 agencies cut to reduced hours and 14 branches converted to agencies. Staff casualties total 271, including 56 killed, 5 died of wounds, 6 from other causes, 47 wounded, 104 missing, 60 prisoners of war.
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Bank of New South Wales
Australia
Australia adds 650,000 wartime workers and service members
In September 1939 Australia had 2,750,000 men and women in full time employment. By June 30, 1942 nearly 3,400,000 were either working or in the Forces, an increase of 650,000 reflecting wartime expansion of labor and military forces.
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Australia
Northern Territory Identity and Reuben Cooper's Struggle
Reuben Cooper 40, a prominent Northern Territory figure, faced limited work options due to color after studies at St Peter's College. He pioneered a half-caste timber operation at Port Essington Peninsula, funded by Aboriginal alliances, and used steam and electric power. The venture boosted Darwin supply needs and inspired cultural events, including a major corroboree.
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Reuben Cooper
Northern Territory
Cooper
Joseph
Melville Island
Reuben
St. Peter's College
Adelaide
Port Essington Peninsula
W. BE. Harney
Darwin
Xavier Herbert
Fisher's Ghost tale ends in colonial execution
In 1826 Campbelltown tale ends with George Worrall convicted for murdering Frederick Fisher after Fisher is found buried in a creek bank. Worrall, who had seized Fisher's property, was hanged February 5, 1827, despite ghost sighting claims noted by Chief Justice Forbes.
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Campbelltown
New South Wales
George Worrall
Frederick Fisher
Fisher
England
Worrall
Farley
Gilbert
Dawes Point
Forbes
S.M. Herald
Too Busy To Be Sick Drives Shorter Newcastle Wait List
Dr. McCaffery, Superintendent at Newcastle Hospital, told the board the waiting list for admissions fell from twelve months to under three months. He suggested busyness as a reason, noting a similar claim in Britain as supported by Mr. W. Chandler.
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Newcastle Hospital
Dr. McCaffery
McCaffrey
W. Chandler
Great Britain
Hides and Calfskins Valuations by Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports recent appraisal figures for hides calfskins and yearlings. Country heavy hides 5d to 6id per lb light 54 to 6Ad per lb light 6d to 8d per lb best country calfskins to 12d cuts to 11d faulty to 9d per lb best country yearlings to 10d cuts to 9d faulty to 8 4d per lb.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
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Gloucester Electric Supply CO. Ltd
Gloucester
Clem Walsh King
R. Irwin Cash & Carry
Tees
Garden of Roses
Cafe
Peter Moutzouris
Country Newspapers
Bank of N.S.W
Northern Territory Identity
Fisher’s
Chapman & Stevens
L. Stevens
Sid Miller
Wench
Golden Gate Cafe
E. Young
Phone 7
Upper
Bowman
Barney the Second
R. W. J. Newton
Thomas Cowan , CO
Street & Parish, Pty., Ltd
J. Bowen
Box 40
Taree
Tom Hicks
Queen Street
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