Thunderbolt recollections recalled in Wingham journal
The article recounts Thunderbolt’s capture at Uralla by Constable Alexander Binning Walker who later rose to Superintendent. It notes the famous Windsor episode, Frederick Ward’s rise to notoriety as Thunderbolt, and mentions Thomas Colligan and FW Collison connected to Windsor and the North Coast.
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Fitz
Wingham
Uralla
Jongalnee
Thunderbolt
Manning
Gloucester
Ward's River
Dungog
Alexander Binning Walker
Witt
Walker
Tralla
Sydney Mail
Frederick Ward
Lippe
Windsor
New South Wales
Old Windsor
N.sw
Hawkesbury
Ward
Ind
Thomas Colligan
FW Collison
Strained Japan America relations loom over trade shift
A historical analysis notes deteriorating Japan United States ties since Manchukuo, with the end of the trade treaty and Japan’s openness to China facing disruption. It argues the United States pursues economic, diplomatic, and naval pressure on Japan, while Britain guards Singapore as a security base.
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Japan
America
Manchukuo
United States
China
Pacific
Dutch Indies
Germany
Holland
East
Singapore
Primary Producers Union Holds Annual Meeting
The Primary Producers Union, at its local branch annual meeting, discussed farm labour issues and critic addressed, noting harsh press treatment of farmers. Mr A McRae was re elected president. W J Stanton and H Mudile as vice presidents. M Newton as secretary. delegates named for district council. A plan to hold Saturday morning meetings was approved. Next district council gathering set for February 29 in Maitland during the Maitland Show.
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Mimrell
W. 4. Stanton
Primary Producers' Union
Stanton
Watchman
Stanton Gail
Mr. Stanton
Mgr
J.D. Parish
Radhy
A. McRae
McRae
Weu
Muddle
Messy
W. J. Stanton
H. Mudile
M. Newton
Mesars
H. J, Dennytt
H. Muilile
A. Ayehinal
R G Fareye
Wna
Maitland
Oil and Germanys Petroleum Challenge to War
Noted London journalist Harry Gregson analyzes global oil dynamics shaping World War II. Germany faces limited wartime stocks, reliance on coal conversion, and imports from the Netherlands East Indies and the United States. Russia’s production strains and supply bottlenecks threaten Axis fuel, while Britain and allies must protect sea routes to curb German access to Türkiye Romania Hungary and other sources.
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Germany
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Goering
Boas
Dutch East Indies
United States
Mexico
Harweyne
Russia
Hitler
Stalin
Poland
Moscow
Romania
Rusia
Brook
Rumante
Imuel
Rumania
Qtr
Hungary
Wenerts
Ba Inn
Britiky
Vineromntee
Toni
Witter
Fellewettieraton
Nintient
Faynar
Ema Ines
Slaughtering Calves Prompts Dairying Debate At Meeting
Delegates will attend an afternoon show session as discussion turns to meat and milk issues. The talk covers dairy calves slaughter, mortality liability, and how such killings may affect dairy herds and prices. Farmers debate timing, policy, and whether to rear or sell heifer calves amid rising price pressures.
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H. d. Dennett
Archinal
Greater scope for young judges at Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales expands to educate young judges by creating separate junior and open judging sections at the Royal Easter Show from 1941. Sir E A Southee will steward the auction while breed judges adjudicate. The program includes 19 junior contests and 22 open contests across horses cattle pigs poultry and crops. Selection rules will require exhibitors to allow official selectors to choose animals for judging from their teams during the show. A Gloucester cattle sale at Winchcombe Carsons Homebush logged strong demand, with prices around £9.
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Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales
E. A. Southee
Hawkesbury Agrcultural Coleg
Country Life
Aivision
Australian Jersey Herd Society
Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society
Berkshires
Tamworth
Council of the
R.A.S
Churchill Praises French Soldiering and Freedom of the Soil
The article cites Winston Churchill praising France and its people in his writings from Step by Step 1926 1989. It highlights his admiration for the French soldier traits shown during the 1938 Paris royal visit and emphasizes France as a nation where citizens own the government and defend liberty. It notes Churchill’s shift to American and European affairs and warns against antipathy toward Nazi and Communist regimes, framing U S and Allied democracy against totalitarianism.
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Britain
France
Winston Churchill
Paris
United States, Congress, and Neutrality Act changes
A fragmented note references US opinion on freedom and tolerance. It notes a 1940s period when Congress debated and amended neutrality laws to permit greater aid to allies amid Nazi aggression. The text highlights concerns about warning signals and wartime policy in Europe and global affairs.
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United States
United States Congress
All America
Car Mix-Up Sends Vehicle Afloat at Launceston Wharf
A Hobart man, Mr. C. D. Timms, left his motor car on Launceston's King's Wharf while boarding a ship to bid farewell to his wife and mother-in-law. The car was landed aboard another vessel, forcing Timms to stay on the wharf with his belongings as the embarkation proceeded. The incident involved a wireless net and a handbag with a substantial sum of money.
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King’s Wharf
Launceston
C. D. Tunms
Hobart
Timms
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