Value of the Country Press praised at dairy meeting
At the annual Betty A. and P. Association meeting Nr ALN Binks MiL.C. chairman of the Dairy Farmers Co operative Milk Co Ltd praised the Country Press for its fairminded support of dairying workers. He stressed the press value in serving the industry and urged men in the dairy sector to recognise its role and benefits.
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Betty A. and P. Association
Nr Aln
Binks
Mil.c
Dairy Farmers Co-operative Milk Co. Ltd
Tam
Open War and Convoys: German View on U S Efforts
In Berlin Admiral Raeder, speaking to the Japanese Domei agency, warns that American convoying of war materials would be an open declaration of war and justifies German measures to restrain such traffic by arms if needed. Senator Norris indicates Congress may transfer many U S warships to Britain for North Atlantic convoy service.
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U.S
Washington
Raed
Domet
Berlin
Roosevelt
Norris
United States
Britain
Australian Red Cross Aid Efforts Report War Service Costs
The Australian Red Cross Society details vast overseas support for armed forces, with goods and cash totaling hundreds of thousands of pounds. Ambulances, hospital ships, mobile units, and convalescent homes are funded across states, plus ongoing aid to returned men and allied Red Cross services. Total service costs run into the hundreds of thousands for the 1914-19 period.
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Middle East
A.lf
Sigman
Commonwealth
Fnivision
Red Cross
Britain
Greek Red Cross
Return of 4-gallon petrol drums urged nationwide
In Melbourne on Thursday last, Senator McBride announced an urgent national need for 200000 four-gallon empty petrol drums. The drums are needed for defence by placing them at inland points, while steel is diverted to tanks and guns. Citizens are asked to return drums to the nearest Oil Company depot, preferably the original supplier.
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McBride
Melbourne
NUMA Reports Crackdown by Vehicle Inspectors in State Districts
The NUMA notes recent activity by official motor vehicle inspection stations in country districts, praising tightened enforcement. One garage was fined £10 for passing a non roadworthy vehicle while others faced fines or suspensions. Garagemen welcomed inspector visits as help against clients seeking a false pass, hoping the program continues to curb noncompliant practices.
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The
NUMA
Association
Dealings of a Brave Nurse in Wartime Hostels
Sister Catherine Black recounts a London hostel incident at 1 30 a m when a deranged man sought the Lord. Calmly she offered help and led him to casualty where the doctor took charge. The tale follows a milk churn accident involving a distressed father and a cooper’s extraction of his son, witnessed by medical students.
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Catherine Black
M.V.O
RRC
King George V
London
Sister Black Tela
Land
Sister Black
Besins
MLO
Road crash toll thought to be worst of year in NSW
NSW road crashes last weekend killed seven people and injured many others. Officials warn the figure will rise as coroners review preliminary reports. Experts blame driver error and negligence more than speeding, urging motorists to cultivate honesty and caution on the roads.
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New South Wales
Detection of Tuberculosis Practices in New South Wales
Dry John Hughes outlines methods for TB detection in New South Wales. Seven anti TB clinics operate in Sydney and Newcastle, with Mantoux skin tests on Tuesdays and follow up visits. Fortnightly group x rays cost 10/6, using camera or miniature film methods, with applications via the tuberculosis division. For indigent patients, Red Cross, health inspectors, or tuberculosis division arrange x ray exams and transport as needed.
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New South Wales
Dry John Hughes
Department of Public Health
Sydney
Newcastle Hospital
Health Department
Macquarie Street
Tuberculosis Division
ALF
Red Cross Society
Macquarie St
Crete Strategic Value In World War II Context
German paratroops wearing New Zealand battle dress landed on Crete, a key island guarding Aegean approaches to Egypt and the Middle East. British forces under Major-General Freyberg held Crete, with air bases at Maleme and a naval base at Suda Bay, while Germany sought sea transport routes to Iraq and Egypt.
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Crete
Aegean Sea
Greece
Italy
Egypt
Middle East
Germany
Iraq
Britain
Suda Bay
Dodecanese Islands
Sollum
Stdy Barrari
Alexandria
Freyberg
Talang'a
Nikephoros Phokas
Boniface de Monferrato
Turkey
Prince George
Venizelos
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Value of the Country Press
Gloucester Electric Supply Co. Pty. Ltd
Clem Walsh
Gloucester
Australian Red Cross Society
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Ordeal
Night Sister
Road Safety Coane
See Street & Parish Pty. Ltd
Now
Henderson
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