War Savings Certificates drive Australia’s war effort
Across Australia the War Savings Certificate campaign invites every person to back the Commonwealth fund. Treasurer Mr. Spender explains the plan targets small savers, offering seven year bearer securities sold at 16s 4d and 6s 8d with values rising to 1 16s 10d at maturity. Cash can be redeemed within the first year, benefits increase yearly, and holdings are capped to 20 pounds per person.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Spender
Tag
Britain
Elong
Widow Mrs Isabella Wade Dies After Long Life in Wauchope
Obituary from Hastings Shire Gazette notes Mrs Isabella Florence Wade aged 80 years 11 months died after a long life of service to Wauchope community. Survived by eight children and many grandchildren, she was active Presbyterian Women’s Guild president and a devoted wife and mother. Funeral at Port Macquarie cemetery followed a service at the Presbyterian Church Wauchope.
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Hastings
Isabella Florence Wade
Wade
Henry Montague
Kenmore
Dunrog
Jot Wades
Australat
Dungog
Andrew
Wilam Wades
Croom Park
Larne
Telegraph Paint
Port Macquarie
Rollands Plains
Wauchope J Abour
Presbyterian Women Guild
Nice
Wallehoor
Ste
Thomas
Robert
Wad
Jadly
Florence
Presbyterian Church
Wauchope
John Walker
Macsville
J. Colvin
Port Marquarie Cemetery
Presbyterian la
Methodist Ladies’ Church “Red Cross
Returned Soldiers League
Wauchope Vad
J. N. Parker & Sone
Lilian
Norman Wilson
Gloucester
Montague
Parramatta
Auburn
Wiliam
Buabarra
Florence Fat
Tramway
Bondi
A Deathless Easter Demand Urges Safe Road Use
A NSW road safety campaign urges all users to act with care to prevent deaths and injuries during the Easter period. It emphasizes attentiveness, courtesy, and common sense, warning against drunk driving and reckless behavior that could ruin holidays or injure others. The appeal targets drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and the broader community to reduce traffic fatalities.
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Hola Minke
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Roml
Economic Cabinet Grants £22,000 for Australian Gold
The Economic Cabinet approved a £22,000 grant over five years to stimulate Auld production in Australia. The grant goes to the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research to support mineragraphic and pre dressing investigations.
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Australia
Council of Scientific and Iniustrial Research
Tickerful Garden Writings Prompt Gaiety for Sergeant Major
A writer notes two hours of fing in the gardens revealing that T was stiff. A tractor quotes the best way to wake a man is to tickle his bare feet. The line ends with a light remark that another small job won’t hurt the sergeant-major.
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Ar.p
Impressions of Gloucester Show and District
A Western grazier writes about Gloucester showing grounds, noting the site as a natural grandstand with clear sightlines to ring events. He praises the farm produce display, watermelons, and the cheerful drought-hardened crowd, comparing hills to Scotland and remarking on local politicians and councillors. The piece ends with a brief, clipped closing.
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Gloucester
Newcastle
Na Uoubl
Tweed
Scotland
Country Women's Association Monthly Meeting Highlights
The Country Women's Association held its March meeting with many members present and two new members welcomed. Delegates were appointed, a magazine collection for an outback hospital was planned for May, and war chest contributions were approved. Members were urged to finish knitting for April and a donation supported the Travellers Aid Society. The tenth birthday tea is set for April 8, and upcoming events include a Younger Set evening on April 4 and a ball on July 30 to benefit the Baby Health Centre, with Mrs Glover's report noting many families helped and a plea for more clothing.
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C.W.A
Mesdames Deards
Hicks
Turner
Hooke
Holmes
Waters
Harris
McLeod
Hebblewhite
Shelton
Holland
Newton
Yoole
Glover
Lowe
Mesdames Weekes
Hawdon
Sheldon
Deards
Outback
War Chest Auxiliary
ATF
School of Arts
Baby Health
Health Department
Australians consider Finnish refugees settling in Australia
Sydney reports the Minister for the Interior Senator Fol proposed allowing Finnish refugees to enter and settle in Australia. He praised Finnish bravery and noted acceptance of Scandinavian migrants while stressing selection of the best qualified and promising to investigate TB concerns for recent arrivals.
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Sydney
Fol
Finland
Australia
Russia
Commonwealth
Foll
Commercial Maitland Stock Sales Report
Heavy yarding of about 1000 fat cattle and 70 bulls and choppers, with mixed quality and firm values near last week. Best bullocks to £14 10, cows to £9 10, good from £8, calves strong with best to 80, pigs dearer, heavy baconers to 84/8, pens around 600 with varied lots from SOMEBUSH and Flemington reports noting dearer markets and firm to slightly higher prices across steers and cows.
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Maitland
Somebush
Sydney
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd
Flemington
Bundock
Shhute Bell Badgery Lumby Ltd
F. Munro
Rosa Munro
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
VADs to Go Abroad for ALF Overseas Service
The piece notes a push for VADs to serve overseas with the ALF in Palestine and other theaters. Requirements include ages 25 to 35, single status, and fitness. It cites existing NSW VAD numbers, training paths, and prior overseas service in 1914 18. A light dialogue and an ARP warden vignette follow, showing wartime social scenes and humor.
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ALF
Coalilan
State Council of Voluntary Aid Detachments
F. A. Maguire
V.a.da
Palestine
V.A.D
V.a.d’s
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F. H. Thrift
SCONE
A. Dolman
F. H. Thrift’s Saddles
Andrews and Johnston Electric
Church Street
Airs
Johnston
Country Women’s Association
Red Cross
St. John Ambulance Brigade
W.A.D
V A-D
Nation Army
Friend
Jones
Tunis
Kayser
Airlite
Pelaco
Pyt
Sovereign
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