Australians in Britain greeted by crowds in wartime welcome
Kenneth Slessor reports on Australian troops arriving in Britain to a rapturous reception as crowds cheer from streets and bridges. The convoy proceeds without trouble, with meals and care provided. Training continues aboard ships and a Navy display underscores Britain’s wartime support.
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Great Britain
Tony Tines
Epnith
Filipetes
Hank
Cha
Anatyatin
Jewell Tor
Uwi
Britain
British Navy
Mir
Bilow
Australia
Traf Story
Sydney Pig Market Prices Slightly Mixed At Winchcombe Sale
Sydney pig market report from Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes prices for arkfatters unchanged and baconers irregular, demand stronger for light quality porkers. Backfatters and heavy grades reached up to 95 shillings per load, baconers 120 to 140 shillings per 100 pounds, with various weights showing 42 to 70 shillings per hundredweight. Supplies were 1800. A fragmented aside mentions a man behind a machine and a wife telling him to finish the lawn.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Farewell Gathering for Cumming Family at Gangat
An immense Gangat gathering at Mr and Mrs F Green’s home bid farewell to Mr and Mrs J E B Cumming and their daughter Joan, returning to Wingham after seven years. Speakers praised the Cummings’ work, pioneer spirit, and impact on local schools and farms, with gifts of lounge chairs and a crystal water set. The night ended with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem.
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F. Green
Gangat
EB. G. Cumming
Joan
Wingham Jast
Ueeea
Green
Mrs. Cummins
Mr. Green
P. H. Dears
Shire
Deards
Mr. Cumming
D. Glyn Jones
Gummite
Prank Patt
Cummings
Gangat School
Cumming
Wingham
Limberlnst
Jessie
Wallanbah- Gangat
Mr. Paff
Walenbah
Mrs. Green
War loans and new £50 war certificate plans
The Treasurer indicated interest free loans to the Commonwealth during the war may be pursued with relief via Treasury applications. A New England MP asked about control contracts. Meanwhile the Federal Government will issue £50 war savings certificates, expanding beyond the current £10 notes, with a £250 limit remaining, and the Treasurer praised the campaign progress.
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Commonwealth
Treasury
PC. Spender
W. C.thompson
New England
Thompson
Wedding at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Glotticester
A wedding at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Glotticester united Joatt Perera daughter of Mr and Mrs P JH Dears with Leslie Marshall son of Mr and Mrs C Bouseville of Nelle Valw Trundle The bride wore an ivory chanfilly gown with lace and a lily of the valley crown veil The bridesmaid Mrs Pat Deards wore white mariette over taffeta and carried a bouquet The best man was Mr Chas Yates officiating minister Rev A Glyn Jones and organist Mrs Meregor assisted A reception followed at the School of Art The bride wore a vintage ensemble for the departure and a ticked gown for the honeymoon with fur and gloves
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St Andrews' Presbyterian Church
Glottecester
Joatt Perera
P. JH. Dears
Leslie Marshall
C. Bouseville
Nelle Valw
Trundle
Jase Meni
Chas Yates
A. Glyn Jones
Seasonal Hardships Hit Stock Owners Amid Severe Weather
The report notes a harsh season across the state with heat and early winter frosts. Farmers face reduced feed, rising costs for fodder, and scarce foundation crops for early winter feeding. Dry planting and continued cold threaten crops like water and turnip fodders, worsening stock owners’ outlook despite some mild periods.
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Glaurester
Silstent
Rifle Clubs Suspended Over Ammunition Shortage in Melbourne
Ammunition shortages from Army Headquarters in Melbourne suspend rifle clubs. Metropolitan clubs face ceasefire after next Saturday due to depleted supplies, while some country clubs retain ammo for several Saturdays. Australia manufactures suit teams ammunition, with millions shipped to Britain and other Dominions per the Minister for Supply.
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Witi
Army
Melbourne
Australia
Frederick Stewart
Britain
Dominions
School Notes Aims for Ambulance Fund Donation
Owing to pupil efforts we add five pounds to the War Chest Fund. The Schools in the Taree Inspectorate plan to donate an ambulance to the Government, with two weeks of fundraising ahead. The lump stand by Frank Gerrard was won by M D Johnson of Gregson Street. This week covers super-primary classes and half yearly exams. results due next week. Enrolment stands at 338 with 93 pupils in super-primary classes.
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War Chest Fund
Taree
Frank Gerrard
M. D. Johnson
Gregson Street
Principal Librarian Authority in National Library Constriction
The government will not authorize W. Ay Tfould as principal librarian of the Public Library. Mr. Ttwlt is likely to continue as principal Pheavian, whose advice bears on the National Library’s construction and broader implications.
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W. Ay Tfould
Ttwlt
Pheavian
National Library
Manfred Destroyed After Weakness in Back
The horse Manfred, weakened and suffering back trouble, was destroyed last week after racing in Australia and Victoria. He had been among favored entrants in key events and later served at the site for progeny racing. A Canadian ice hockey player recently joined the Association football scene, leaving a lasting impression in the sport.
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Manfred
New Soth Wales
Victoria
Telirliie
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