Bruxner Urges No Vote in Federal Powers Referendum
During a Toowoomba appearance at the Queensland Country Party Conference Colonel Bruxner, leader of the NSW Country Party, passionately urged a No vote on the Federal powers referendum. He warned of drifting toward socialism and urged the party to defend democratic institutions and high standards of life through strong management of resources and primary industries.
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Toowoomba
Queensland Country Party
Bruxner
N.S.W. Country Party
Clonel Bruxner
Queensland
Australia
Colonel Bruxner
Dr. Evatt
Individua
Labour Party
Country Party
Relatives of Prisoners of War Hear News in Sydney
Australian Prisoners of War Relatives Association president R S Maynard told a Sydney Town Hall meeting that relatives would soon receive a letter bringing comfort. Secretary Sydney Smith urged continuing parcel and mail to prisoners in Europe while noting 525 Australians in Switzerland after escape efforts. Mail to Japanese camps remains largely halted since December 1943.Japan refuses neutral ships for food relief. The association plans weekly All India Radio messages for 280 prisoners in 14 camps and seeks Australian government service to expand mail reach. Federal government will release 30,000 snapshot films annually to next of kin. Mail addressing cautions urged. Japan holds about 700,000 letters awaiting identification.
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Europe
Australian Prisoners of War Relatives Association
R. 8
Maynard
Sydney Town Hall
Sydney Smith
Smith
Italy
Switzerland
All-India Radio
Dehii
Australia
Roger Dolby
Malayan Research Bureau
Sydney
Soldier Rejects Government Land Prize at Kyogle Ballot
Soldier H. M. Smith refused block 40 in the Kyogle ballot for a soldier settlement, criticizing it as unsuitable after 40 years of farming. He cited poor cultivation, narrow frontage, steep gullies, and long time to develop. The winner of block 51, L. E. Bennett, is also said to have declined acceptance.
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Kyogle
H. M. Smith
L. E. Bennett
Civil plane guided on to course over Tasmanian coast
A Lockheed Lodestar flying Melbourne to Western Junction Tasmania was guided back on track by Volunteer Air Corps radio reports after fog and blind conditions. Observer Mrs. O'Donnell at Port Sorell and Stafford posts aided locating and landing the craft at Western Junction. She recently reported her thousandth aircraft.
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Tasmania
Volunteer Air Corps
Melbourne
Western Junction
Tas
Port Sorell
O'Donnell
Launceston
Stafford
Douglas
Bass Strait
War Savings Certificates and National Savings Bonds Drive
Save-or slave. Put all you've got into War Savings Certificates and £10 National Savings Bonds as the campaign urges citizens to invest heavily in government securities. The appeal stresses discipline, patriotism, and long term financial security through these instruments.
Heenzo Cough Remedy Proclaimed Quick Acting Pint
An advertisement touts Heenzo as a concentrated cough remedy that makes one pint at home by adding to water. It claims rapid relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis and influenza and prices it at 2 shillings per bottle. Order from stores or chemists.
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Heenzo
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Gloucester
Clem Walsh King
Thomas Cowan & Co
Street & Parish Pty., Ltd
J. Bowen
Box 40
Taree
W. R. Irwin Cash & Carry Store
St. Gloucester
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Australian Associated Press
Q'Ld
Velver
New Guinea
Red Cross
GOVT
V.A.C.C. Aid IN
Garden of Roses
Choice Fruit & Confectionery
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Fhone
P. J. Taylor
P. 1. Taylor & Co. Pty. Ltd
Newcastle
L. J. Gleeson
Wingham Phone
Wingham
Paterson, Easton & CO
Wingham 82
Harvey Ivers
Church Street
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Winchcombe Carson
Homebush
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe
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