Cattle and Livestock Prices From Homebush Sale Sydney
Market reports from Homebush Sydney and Maitland cover cattle, calves, pigs, horses, and hides. Strong demand with firm to higher prices for best cattle. calf and pig categories show varied but steady levels. horse sales at Campbell's Hill cited strong and diverse offerings. rabbit skins and hides provide mixed back-end values from local auctions.
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Homebush
Sydney
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Maitland
Campbell's Hill
J. Enright
Campbell’s Hill
Melbourne
Newcastle
G&s
S&d
Caucus Agrees on Single Tax Policy Bill
A Labour Caucus meeting reaffirmed authority to introduce uniform taxation legislation. The Commonwealth would hold sole power over the tax during the war, with independent members' views prompting potential amendments. Colean Wilson indicated passage of the bill is likely, and government may accept some changes to align with opposition.
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Labours
Sneakers
Commonwealth
Messrs
Colean Wilson
Composer Linked to Advance Australia Fair Claim
Readers assert the composer of Advance Australia Fair was P. D. MacCormick, a Sydney schoolmaster and choir conductor. Accounts from Mrs. J. Bullock and Mr. Arthur Clarke support the claim with memories of MacCormick teaching the song at Palmer Street School and at the Presbyterian Church. W. H. Paling & Co. seeks the heir to Peter Dodds MacCormick as interest in the work grows and offers to surrender half the performing rights.
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Newcastle Morning Herald
Austalia Fair
P. D. MacCormick
J. Bullock
Atkinson Street
Arncliffe
Newcastle
MacCormick
Palmer Street
Woolloomooloo
Sydney
W. H. Paling & Co
Peter Dodds MacCormick
Setbacks In The Far East Review Highlights Burma Losses
The London Daily Express notes Mandalay loss as unavoidable after sea routes fell. China and India face threats, with Australia and New Zealand at risk. The Red Army and UN manpower enable an attack on Japan, while Burma news remains grave but not decisive. Bombing raids on Rangoon Lashio and northern Burma promise potential counter moves as Burma oil fields burn and damage totals reach at least 20 million pounds.
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London “Daily Express
Far East
Mandalay
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
Red Army
United Nations
Japan
B.B.C
Burma
Rangoon
Lashio
London
Brereton
Red Cross thanks country papers for vital support
Frank Cayley of the Australian Red Cross Society NSW division praises country newspapers for constant and effective aid. He expresses personal appreciation and gratitude from the Society for their outstanding publicity and allied support.
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Frank Cayley
Australian Red Cross Society
N.S.W
Red Cross
Furniture auction noted by Landis for Tom Hicks items
Tom Hicks has instruction from Mr Landis to auction a quantity of good furniture including 2 bedroom suites with bedding, beds, tables, chairs, lawn mower, line squares, floor coverings, crockery, cutlery, and other items. Terms strictly cash.
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Tom Hicks
5. Landis
Churches Observe Mother's Day At Local Services
In Presbyterian and Methodist notices churches plan Mother's Day observances next Sunday with early morning Bellora service at 11 am and an evening 7 pm service. General Assembly meets in Sydney next week with wartime limits on evening meetings. Methodist notes urge regular attendance and support for street stall Saturday May 9 to raise funds. donations of mrodiree welcomed. Rev H Lynn
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Methodist Church
Jesus
H. Lynn
In Memoriam White Archibald Joseph 3rd Year Remembrance
In sad memory of Archibald Joseph who departed this life on Sid May 1939 aged 53 years. As we loved him so we miss him. In our memory he is dear, loved, remembered, longed for always. Inserted by Alma wife Arch son Thelma and grandchildren Judith Nedra Joseph.
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White
Archibald Joseph
Sid May
Alwys
Alma
Arch
Thelma
Judith
Nedra
Joseph
Australian baconer pig production urged by minister
Heavy demand for tinned bacon rashers pork sausages and strong Services orders in Australia prompted Minister for Commerce Mr Scully to call for more baconer type pigs. Australian Pig Industry Council chair Mr R G Watson said disposal of rising output should be secure for some time and entice former producers back. He noted bacon delivery price around 6d per lb at works.
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Australia
Scully
Australian Pig Industry Council
R. G. Watson
In fond memory of Archibald Joseph White
In loving tribute from his daughter Muriel. Archibald White died May 3 1939 and is sadly missed and remembered always by family and friends.
Allen Taylor and Co Ltd seeks Wharf Lease 42/5 in Gloucester
Government notice in Gazettes from April and May 1942 states Allen Taylor and Co Ltd applied for Special Lease No 42/5 covering 0 acres 3 roods 5 perches below high water Myall Lake fronting lease 42/8 for a wharf. Objections may be lodged at the Land Board Office East Maitland. H G Barrie District Surveyor.
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Allen Taylor and Co. Ltd
Gloucester
Myall Lake
Land Board Office
East Maitland
H. G. Barrie
Classified Lawn Equipment and Lamps Ad Prices
An old classified snippet lists lawn mowers priced at 72/6 and 75/ each, Aladdin lamps with pedestals at 5 pounds each, Rabbit Traps labeled Lanes and Victors at 21 shillings per dozen, and Primus stores items at 22/6 35/6 and 47/6 each.
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Primus
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Commercial
Caucus
Church Street
Gloucester Shire Yards
Margery Bros. Ellerston Pty., Ltd
T. Bird
C. Bird
D. Lynch
A. Brown
Bert Laurie
R. B. Laurie
H. B. Haydon
Furtaker
Penrith
Harry Stevenson
Barrington
Phillip ST
W. J. Tout, Esq
W. E .Sparke
GCR.) Pty. Ltd
Tout
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Gloucester Shire Yarde
New England
David H. J. Hill
Methodist Street
Gloucester Hotel
Copeland
Hawdon & Hawdon, Solicitors
Ate
Irs
E. F. Ross
Memoriam
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