Pruning of Reserved Occupations Underway
The Minister for Labour Mr Ward said a drastic pruning of the reserve occupations list is under way and a revised list should be ready within a few days. Unofficially it is believed hundreds of men running one man businesses under Lakings will lose exemption. The Federal Government may soon introduce rationing for consumer goods textiles and luxuries with ration tickets to be issued. Meat wheat products vegetables and dairy are not expected to be rationed for months if at all.
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Labour
Ward
D. H. J. Hill
A.G. Hospital
Tamworth
Pte
Britten
A.lf
Gloucester
Old Town
Optometrist to Visit Gloucester for One Day
D I McDonald of Webster Jack McDonald Sydney optometrists will visit Gloucester on Friday March 1 and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel from ? am to 5 pm.
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D. I. McDonald
F.B
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Commercial Hotel
Night Siren Signals All Clear And War Loan Urges
In the N E 5 the siren will sound all clear twice tonight for an emergency drill. Wardens will enforce Brown out rules during the test. Gloucester reports on Liberty War Loan progress with local subscriptions urged. Vandals scratched windows at Street and Parish Pty. Ltd. and a reward is offered. Tonight’s program features Danior Runyon and other acts. ATF dispatch letters to Malaya are useless due to Japanese occupation. Clean white material drives for bandages are requested by national emergency services.
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Messrs. Street and Parish Pty. Ltd
Church Street
Heffron
Gloucester Councillors and Sunday sport controversy
Letter from Gloucester Football Club president condemns council actions on Sunday games at Gloucester Park. Critiques councillors for deferring to a majority and mocks perceived indifference to football supporters. Includes a soldier’s reply endorsing the club and warning that occupation forces could reclaim the park.
Ruthless urgency urged in Legislative Assembly speech
Major Mitchell urged the Assembly to abandon political games and pursue total efficiency during an emergency. He warned of evacuation plans lacking realism and urged a “weeding-out” of yes men while citing Penang and other parallels as lessons for defending Sydney against potential enemy action.
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Legislative Assembly
Major Mitchell
Oxley
Australia
Mejor Mitchell
Java
Dneipper
Mitchell
Sydney
Penang
Baconers for Military in Australia and Taxicab Penalty
Baconers urged to expand pig production for military needs and tinned pork demand grows with camps and field labor. Possible sale of surplus wheat to breeders may boost industry. A Narrabri to Gunnedah taxi trip was fined for carrying passengers without a permit. Thousands of men aged 18 to 45 will be called up as reserved occupations are revised to full-time militia duty by month end.
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Australia
Gunnedah
Narrabri
Registration of Stallions Under Horse Breeding Act
Owners must apply by March 1 1942 for re registration of stallions. Stallions two years old on August 1 next require notice. public use horses must be registered. Fees: £4 3s for younger horses, £1 11s after age threshold. Permit holders may register with £3 3s if previously issued a permit. Form from Stock Inspector.
102nd Birthday Celebrated for Dungog Woman
At her Lord Street home in Dungog Miss Frances Wilee marked her 102nd birthday on Tuesday with many callers. The Chronicle notes she chats brightly, retains her faculties, remembers earlier years clearly, and recalls recent events well.
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Lord Street Dungog
Frances Wilee
Miss Wilee
Chronicle
Charcoal Burning Licenses Eyed For Gas Production
A letter from BE. J. King criticizes government monopolies on charcoal for producer gas and argues licenses should be issued to charcoal burners to boost supply. He notes charcoal is scarce and costly for oil vehicle owners and urges allowing private producers to sell to garages, asserting public takings raise costs.
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Australia
BE. J. King
Jap Naval Casualties Report Reveals War East Losses
Official figures show since the war began in the War East that 110 Japanese ships have been slagked 16 probably sunk and 45 damaged including warships.
What To Do In An Air Raid Blackout Tips
Guidance on blackout preparation for homes. Do not interfere with living patterns. Extinguish exterior lights and remove light globes. Paint small windows black where needed. Use blackout materials and existing blinds. Ensure ventilation and check externally for any light leaks after blackout. Local wardens offer assistance.
Army Urges Immediate Tent Notifications Across Capitals
The Minister for Supply Mr Bewley last week urged all tent holders to inform district contract boards in capital cities. Large numbers of tents are urgently needed for military purposes. Tent holders within 25 miles of capital cities must notify by telephone or telegram, while others should send a letter with tent size and type. Telegraph addresses and Sydney phone BW3701 are provided for official contact.
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Bewley
Cites
District Contracts Boards
Sydney
State plans higher charcoal output by April 10
Premier McKell outlined a government scheme to boost charcoal production significantly by April 10. The plan aims to increase output across the industry with policy and funding measures to accelerate development.
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McKell
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A. L Cavanough
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Roma
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N.E.S
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Majestic Programme
Danior Runyon
John Howard
Broderics Carnford
Binnie Barnes
Leo Carillo
Ann Crawford
Anne Gynne
Chino
Clark Gable
Spencer Tracy
Claudette Colbert
Hedy Lamarr
Hong Kong
Malaya
Forde
ATF
Singapore
Gloucester Park
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Othe
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P. R. Campbell
Gloucester Football Club
Baconers
Copelan Tons
Pol Au
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