Extremists Run Riot in Australia Stirring Debate
In a Dungog Chronicle piece, the writer condemns union power over government decisions on militia deployment and beer sales. The column accuses ministers of weakness to militants, cites bread shortages from bakery strikes, and laments disruptions by Newcastle agitators who oppose all-day schooners. Claims Premier Curtin sold democracy to unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin
Trade Unions Conference
John Curtin
ALF
Sydney
Newcastle
Keane
Canberra
Australia
H. V. Evatt
Dr. Evatt
David Watkins
Dungog
New "butter spread" aids troops in tropical service
The Queensland Butter Board with CSIR has developed butterfat spread for soldiers in tropics. It resembles ordinary butter in appearance and taste but contains higher food value. The spread is ordinary butterfat de hydrated and hydrogenated, melting at 106 degrees F compared with 75 to 80 degrees for normal butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland Butter Board
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Mothering Sunday Church Notes Appeal for Funds
The article describes Mothering Sunday observances in the Church of England, including a Semail Cake donation by Mr Reg Paget and a charitable appeal from St Paul’s Ladies’ Guild to replace their planned luncheon and ball with a parish fund drive. It notes weekday services, return of service members, and requests for parishioners to send children to Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
Down
Mother Church
Reg. Paget
St. Paul's Ladies' Guild
Stratford
St. Paul's
J. A. Smith
Presbyterian Call and Gloucester Services Update
The Wingham Presbyterians unanimously call Rev HS to be Inducted in about a month. Gloucester service changes include morning canceled, evening led by Sunday school teachers and choir with Betty McIntyre as soloist. Sympathies offered to Mrs Cum Ming and Mrs M Gayden. Rev Lyn Smith to Gloucester Circuit. Mr Green to conduct nextSunday services. minister start hoped third Sunday. A £50 Home Missions grant reduces deficit to £48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham Presbyterians
Tenterfield
Taree
Gloucester
Betty McIntyre
Cum Ming
Stratford
Lyn Bmith
Green
Home Missions
Rev
H. Lynn
Manpower releases by sector during wartime
The Director-General of Manpower reported wartime releases totaling 7,235 from banks, 6,100 from insurance companies, 3,400 from newspapers, 650 from broadcasting stations, and 260 from film distributors. The figures show how different industries freed workers for national service.
Care Of Farm Plant In Wartime Economy
Wartime farming guidance urges primary producers to protect and extend the life of machinery and farm equipment. Emphasis on building sheds, maintaining harness leather and using dressings to prevent waste, reducing repairs and delays to support the national war effort and personal farm viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combe
E. C. Whittaker
Department of Agriculture
Brower
Poultry egg storage guidance for farm to market
The article warns that farm egg storage rooms should be free of musty odours and well ventilated but not draughty. It stresses cool temperatures, especially in hot weather, and advises packing the prior day’s eggs early in the morning and covering cages until shipment. Do not expose eggs to air in warm weather to prevent evaporation and rejection as stale.
Dehydrated Lucerne Plant for Morpeth
Sections of a dehydrated lucerne plant arrive at Bowthorne Co-operative Butter Factory to supply greens for soldiers. Powered by petrol motors, it will start soon under Department of Commerce supervision with 12 hour shifts, rising to three shifts employing about 30 girls. Finished product will be powdered to add missing vitamin content to soldiers meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucerne
Bowthorne Co-operative
Butler Factory
Department of Commerce
Fine for unauthorised raffle at Cootamundra court
At the Cootamundra Police Court Con Saris of Wellendbeen was fined £20 with 18 costs after being convicted of conducting a raffle without permission. He pleaded not guilty claiming the raffle offered a ham for the Greek Red Cross and that proceeds were sent to the Greek Consul. The magistrate Mr F Grugeon said he would make an example of the case to curb unaccounted raffles in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cootamundra
Con Saris
Wellendbeen
F. Grugeon
P.M
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gloucester Electric Supply CO. Ltd
Glouces
Clem Walsh King
Irwin Cash & Carry
Garden of Roses
Peter Moutzouris
Church Notes
Methodist
Morpeth
Chapman & Stevens
L. Stevens
M.P.S. Ph.c
Chemists & Druggists
Golden Gate Cafe
E. Young
Sid Miller
Gloucester Hotel
Thomas Cowan & CO
Street & Parish, Pty., Ltd
J. Bowen
Box 40
Tom Hicks
Queen Street
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