A Queen's Birthday Reflections on Commonwealth Bonds
The piece marks June 14 as Queen's Birthday in Australia and notes her personal connection to the Commonwealth. It recalls her April 21 birth date and her world tour from Ceylon to Aden. A Mansion House luncheon anecdote highlights interdependence among Commonwealth nations and the Queen's practical leadership. The writer urges readers to reflect on her ideas and the shared future of the nations.
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Australia
Tila
Ceylon
Aden
Seceord
England
Mansion House
London
Malta
Customs House
Commonwealth
Bible Society marks jubilee and world reach
The British and Foreign Bible Society celebrates a third Jubilee in March. Since 1804 it has printed and distributed about 50% million Scriptures in 14 languages and dialects, with 25 million copies still needed annually. Braille Bibles in 25 languages exist, including efforts in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. A meeting at the Baptist Church on Thursday 17 at 7 30 p m will screen The Bible in Film and What do they read, urging public attendance.
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British and Foreign Bible Society
England
Australia
Papua
New Guinea
Pacific
General MacArthur
The
Bible Society
Field-Marshall Montgomery
Baptist Church
Noogoora Bir Control Programme Shows Results
Department of Agriculture reports progress after inspection in the Ne oo area. One river section fully freed from couch grass after a single 0.1 per cent spray in October, while adjacent zones remain infested. Follow-up work will continue annually to prevent rapid weed buildup from seedlings.
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Green
Mr. Tuckerman
U S Butter Surplus to Britain Seen Not to Disrupt Exports
An American offer of forty million pounds of U S surplus butter to the United Kingdom is not expected to upset home market prices. As Britain lifts controls, a shortage previously existed, but the surplus would modestly fill the gap without altering consumer costs. Britain relies on Australia, New Zealand, and Denmark for butter, and prices, quality, and moisture standards will influence consumer demand and imports in the coming period.
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United States
United Kingdom
Australia
United
Britain
America
American Farm Bureau Federation
New Zealand
Denmark
London
But- Information Council
Wrk
Lady Tweedsmuir
House of Commons
Lady ‘Tweedsmuir
Zealand
Westinghouse Fridg Lateet Model At 168/10
Advertisement notes a Westinghouse fridge lateet model priced at 168 pounds 10 shillings with dip at 58 pounds. It mentions hoist with Gustistec, Spain terms 11/3/6 and 189 span 7/18/48, plus Hilly laundry pram price 4 pounds 1 shilling and wireless sets and mantle models available on easy terms.
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Westinghouse Fridg
Gusristec
Spain
Span
Independent candidate speaks at Lyne poll battle
J H Cordner, candidate at Lyne poll, declares he ran as an Independent and can act without party dictates. He says he can approach ministers as an equal to party leaders, combat communism, and, if needed, move the country to a war footing. He thanks supporters and campaign helpers.
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Lyne
J. H. Cordner
Hae
Hia
Commercial Classes Could Start Soon in Gloucester
At a Thursday meeting the Chamber of Commerce discussed starting commercial classes in Gloucester. They planned two even- ing sessions weekly with typewriting or shorthand, requiring at least 12 students and a suitable room. Fees were set at 35 shillings per term, £3 for a year, and instructors could be sourced locally or from Newcastle.
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Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
Semen
Gloucester
Chamber
Hawdon
Miso Coxhead
Ming Coxhead
Newcastle
Misa Coxhead
Mesere
A. L. Farley
9. Charman
Technical Education Department
Oldest NSW Resident Dies at 104 in Wingham
The 104 year old Mrs Herkes, a lifelong NSW resident born at Malvey on the Barwon River, passed away after a long life of reading newspapers and voting. She recalled Manning River farming days, survived by four children, six grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. funeral at Wingham Presbyterian Church and cemetery.
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Herkea
Malvey
Barwon River
New South Wales
Mra J. Lyot
Hill
Wingham
Dingo Creek
Herkes
Manning
Poole
Tinonee
Ly Wylie Breckenridge
Fails
Sher
Wingham Presbyterian Church
Kenetiera Champin
State Cabinet to weigh lifting .303 rifle ban
State Cabinet will consider this week lifting the ban on sale of .303 military rifles and ammunition. The move aims to adjust firearms policy and could affect retailers and buyers awaiting regulation changes.
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Washington, D.C
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U.S
Hoover Baerzel
Hilly
Mr. Laird
Cinanea
Taurens
Mere. J. W. S
Mmonwealth Savings Bank
LOWRY
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