Leaders who will lead not follow party line
The Times argues democracy requires leaders who adapt party programs to a broader common cause and restore faith to the ordinary citizen. Bevin urged Trades Union Congress that democracy means broad opportunity, not mere election voting. An international aviation control idea surfaces as a path to limit future air warfare. Japan voices real grievances voiced by Foreign Minister Matsuoka to a provincial governor in a British East report.
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New Democracy
The
Times
Churchill
Bevin
Trades Union Congress
Ises
Spectator
Lord Cecil
Japan
Matsuoka
C. M. Green
Great Britain
East
Sydney Doctor Shah Offers Indian Herbal Treatments
Prof Munievalli Shah, BSc and Diploma holder at Western Universities, practicing 27 years in Indo Oriental medicine, treats skin diseases nerves rheumatism sciatica lumbago asthma bronchitis catarrh kidney and liver complaints and stomach disorders with pure Indian herbs. Next visit Gloucester Commercial Hotel February 12 from 9 am to 5 pm, monthly thereafter. Consultations free. Correspondence to Delhi Marion Street Handwick Sydney. FX3655.
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Sydney
Shah
Gloucester
Commercial Hotel
Delhi
Marion Street
Handwick
Discourse on global trade and reading ethics
The piece discusses Japan's population pressures and wealth gaps amid Western trade barriers, urging mutual European economic restructuring after peace. It contrasts rulers and leaders, praising statesmen over politicians, and extols discerning reading to enrich character. It notes Winston Churchill’s casualty figures and their comparison to WWI losses.
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Guy H. Naylor
British Consular Service
Europe
Greece repulses Italian counterattacks and Metaxas dead
War brief reports Greek forces repelled two major Italian counterattacks in central Albania. General Metaxas, Greece's dictator, died in Athens after a throat operation at age 70. Alexander Corizis named Premier. Free French and British troops push in Africa as Italy’s empire buckles. Riots in Italy noted. Nazi plans center on Romania and Balkans. Air lull continues over England with a daylight raid and a single railway bombing in the east.
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Athens
Metaxas
John Metaxas
Greece
Alexander Corizis
Red Sea
Kenya
Italy
Balkan
Romania
Balkans
England
Avon Valley Jerseys Selsey Brown Prince Proves Worth
Avon Valley Jersey stud owner Mr D G Waterson buys Victorian bred bull Selsey Brown Prince and his progeny show strong demand. Recent sales include two bulls and a heifer to Mr W Coombes of Long Flat via Wauchope. Sired by Prince, progeny include Avon Valley Brown Baron, Volunteer, and May.
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D. G. Waterson
Avon Valley Jersey Stud
Avon Valley Stud
W. Coombes
Long Flat
Wauchope
Avon Valley Brown Baron
Avon Valley Brown Volunteer
Avon Valley Brown May
Selsey Brown
Prince
Avon Valley Belle
Avon Valley Picuire
Avon Valley
Giadys
Winsome Boy
Richmond
Coombes
Avon Valiey Gracie
Matilda
Noble
Cal
H. Croker
Nabiac
Wilson
Avon Valiey Brown
Selsey Brown Prince
Glengarra Ferm
W. Fotheringham
Wingham
School Notes Reflect Enrolment and Policy Changes
The school opened with 277 enrollments across nine classes with counts from Class T to Class 9. New Leaving and Intermediate Certificate rules limit subjects. Miss Moses departs for Bronte Public School, replaced by Miss Dobson from Bellingen. Several Intermediate graduates proceed to Leaving. Infants’ Class accepts five-year-olds until full, urging early enrollment and no late admissions.
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Moses
Bronte Pubic School
Rabbit skins dearer at Sydney sales report
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports rabbit skins offered at Wednesday Sydney sales totaling 233 tons. Average prices rose by 1 to 2 pence per pound, with outgoings and grade ranges listed for various pelts and damaged skins across multiple categories, including fawns, blacks, and growns.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Abyssinians Tum Has Come and Fate for Italian Invaders
A wartime column argues grim fate awaits Italian troops and colonists sent to Abyssinia after the 1936 invasion. It condemns Mussolini’s cruelty and praises Abyssinian resistance aided by British arms, predicting renewed guerilla struggle and the Italians’ difficult prospects.
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Abyssinia
Mussolini
Graziani
Italy
Hitler
Eritrea
Kussala
Emi
Interesting Letter From a Greek Patriot
Excerpts from a letter received by a Greek Newcastle resident from his brother at home praise Allied help from Britain, vow to fight Italians, and hope for swift victory. The writer speaks of front plans, a farewell to Angelina, and urging the recipient to stay true as a Greek while awaiting the war’s end. He notes photos of family and entrusts responsibilities to youth, ending with calls for happiness and future reunion.
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Newcastle
Britain
Wils
Angelina
Athens
Siat
Comet Skjellerup Vivid in Southern Sky Tonight
Government Astronomer Mr Nangle says Skjellerup's Comet is clearly visible low in the southern sky this early evening with a long tail streaming upward. Earlier reports noted difficulty predicting the orbit leading to public confusion over its position. Melbourne observer J F Skjellerup discovered the comet while searching for Cunningham's Comet, later bearing his name. In Sydney stock sale news, Winchcombe Carnon Ltd report 1386 cattle yarded with prime cattle up to 10 shillings dearer. vealers 58d, steers 49d, heifers 45d, bulls 41d, cows 41d per 100 pounds.
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Nangle
Skjellerup
Herald
Mr. Nangle
J. F. Skjellerup
Melbourne
Cunningham
Homebush Stock Sales
Sydney
Winchcombe, Carnon Ltd
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Pan
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America
John A. ‘Patten
British and Foreign Bible Society
Republic of Letters
Winston Chutchill
Ranger
F.E. Jones
Church ST
Serge
Bemberg
Swami
Children's Sox
Tobralco
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