Australia must boost defences and manpower now
A Canberra political science gathering highlights that Australia cannot defend itself with armament alone. The piece warns of a severe manpower shortage, noting population decline, emigration, and government inaction. It urges prompt national policy to attract settlers and expand personnel, stressing immediate action to avert looming vulnerability. A side note mentions a new weather station atop Sphinx Rock at 11 650 feet with a church porch for mothers and infants to attend services.
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Canberra
Astralia
Defence
Thorbyy
Thorny
Wentworth
Australia
Great Britain
Hersrit
Sphinx
Bernese Oberland
London
Jam Making Secrets Six Golden Rules
Australian wives in the county preserve fruit with older home methods taught by grandmothers. The article lists six rules for jam making, explains why some jams fail to set, and provides several tested recipes including strawberry jam, rhubarb and raspberry tart, gooseberry jelly, and mixed fruit preserve.
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Unose
Dairy Products Declared Not Fattening By Doctor
Thousands who avoid dairy fearing weight gain learn dairy products do not cause fattening. Dr. R Schoeinheimer of Columbia University School of Medicine announces the discovery, noting dairy foods are not fattening.
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R. Schoeinheimer
Columbia ‘University School of Medicine
U.S.A
Bowling Notes by Pennants Visit Taree Defeat 79 64
Three fours visited Taree last Saturday but were defeated 79 to 64. The tally shows Ebbeck Houghton Anderson Boorer 22 Walker Stokes Taylor Walker Teni Thomas White Street 23 Wells Spratt Hawkins Woodley Chapman Andrews Woodward Adams Whatson Chapman Smede Peel-6. Taree C teams No 2 forfeited for not appearing against local C teams. Next Saturday Paree A teams go to Wingham Gloucester hosts C teams Lowe Bros Cup singles Boorer beat Hebblewhite 33 to 23.
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Pennants
Taree
Ebbeck
Houghton
Anderson
Boorer
Walker
Stokes
Taylor
Teni
Thomas
White
Street
Wells
Spratt
Hawkins
Woodley Chapman
Andrews
Woodward
Adams Whatson
Chapman
Smede
Peel
Paree
Wingham
Wingham No
Gloucester
Boorerser
Hebblewhite
Butter market in London shows irregular trend and optimism
London reports the butter market as irregular with possible continued fluctuations but hints of optimism for forward Australian shipments. A. J. Milla and Co. Ltd. notes 1937 imports at 470,818 tons, the lowest since 1834, with consumption up and cold store stocks down. New Zealand remains Britain’s top supplier with exports up 6 percent to a record 31 percent of total imports. Cheese prices rise on stronger purchasing power.
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London
A. J. Milla and Co. Ltd
Tooley St
New Zealand
Britain
Church Services and Schedules Across Denominations
Septuagesima Sunday church services listed for Gloucester, Bellora, and surrounding areas with times for Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational, and Baptist congregations. Notable entries include Rev H W Rogers at Gloucester 7.30, Rev D Glyn Jones at Bellora 8 p.m., and Pastor A Baker at Stroud.
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Church of England
Gloucester
H.C . Copeland
H. W. Rogers
Lower Bowman
Craven Creek
Barrington Hall
Tugrahakh
Bundock
Bulline
Stroud Baptist Church
Stratford
Ward's River
Stroud
Baker
Care of the separator for quality cream production
The separator must not be left overnight without dismantling and thorough cleansing. After use, all utensils and parts in contact with milk including vats and strainers should be washed with warm water, boiled, and drained. Avoid recontamination by not wineing utensils after scalding. keep floors and drains clean and provide a leaflet from the Department of Agriculture for guidance.
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Department of Agriculture
G.P.O
Syaney
Orange business drive urges locals to shop in town
Gloucester notes a movement sparked in Orange where business leaders pressed to keep spending within the town. A sub-committee plans a campaign to show Orange values and service rival those of Sydney or Melbourne, highlighting potential £100,000 annual trade with £10,000 extra wages for locals.
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Gloucester
Orange
Sydney
Melbourne
H. M. Raffin
Treas
Parre
H. Moore
Failing Sight Signals Need for Better Eye Aid
Many people over forty struggle with reading and threading needles though distance vision remains decent. They require stronger light and hold objects farther away. The article advises seeking eye assistance to address these conditions.
Wages Tax Clash Over Federal Award Ruling at Central Court
Vincent Lang challenged Tasmanian Steamers Pty Ltd for underpaying under the Marine Cooks Award claiming tax deductions under the Wages Act breached federal precedence. The magistrate ruled for Lang, upholding the contention and fining the company £3 including costs.
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Central Police Court
Harrison
S.M
Vincent Lang
Tasmanian Steamers Pty., Ltd
Marine Cooks' Award
Lang
Marine Cooks
McLelland
Sullivan Bros
WJ. Creagh
Messrs
Insects and Mosquitoes Threat to Health
An alarm about insects notes the vast number of species and the mosquito as a key health threat. It cites disease transmission through blood feeding and endorses Fly Tox as a quick, human safe spray. Household spraying of water sites and dark corners is advised for a peaceful night.
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Humana
Up to date milliners offer client rest lounges
The piece notes that modern milliners provide rest lounges where clients may sit briefly while fashions change. It adds a witty aside about a magistrate who claimed never to have tried a cocktail, while suggesting he may have tasted those he has encountered.
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Mercery
Grime& Small
Church St
Phone 89
Commonwealth
Church Services
G. H. Griffin
School of Arts Corner
K.B
Ranger
Bemberg
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