Electricity to Country Areas bill introduced in Assembly
The bill sets up an Electricity Authority in New South Wales to regulate supervise and improve electricity development across the state. It authorises interconnection of power stations, planning of transmission lines and rural electrification, with power to grant subsidies fix prices and license electrical contractors. The minister toured country areas to explain the measure and found broad backing from country residents.
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Eamel
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Avyttoni
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Disabled Soldiers Motoring Appeal Seeks Parking Ease
An NAASA appeal to the Commissioner of Police asks for special consideration for disabled ex servicemen in parking rules. A proposed windscreen marker would help them park at nonstandard spots, while officials caution on fairness and safety. ACA secretaries urge priority for disabled access and advocate a humane response to ease travel to destinations.
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NAASA
Palsee Vo Rive
Mr. Hill Jennnony
Maid Ne
Atrich
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ACA
Geir
First Carriers In Okinawa Recall Pacific Bonds
Capt Charles Lambe reflects on American allies in the Pacific, noting genuine relief at American servicemen and a deepening naval friendship forged during wartime. He emphasizes the value of these bonds for the future, as British and Australian crews welcomed aboard with privacy compromised by long campaigns.
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Al- 0
Pacific Union
Charles Lambe
Okinawa
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A Morpeth resident reported a motor vehicle incident near Bulworatreet and Hignesreet. The witness described an earlier crash scene and conflicting explanations before authorities intervened.
Speed Limits Spark Debate Over Postwar Road Rules
The NAMA argues for a return to 30 mph limits in Austen districts under wartime regulations, while ministers revoke the 1948 order and outside zones suggest lower speeds to cut petrol use and hazards. UK officials urge reasonable speeds for safety, noting petrol rationing may persist and wartime tweaks linger.
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Austen
Ministeria
BJ. Johnson
3VALM
Zehnder
AACA
Maitland Horse Market Sees Mixed Prices Despite Demand
At Campbell’s Yard on Thursday a large sale offered about 300 head of horses, though some draft and light stock were deferred. Heavy draughts sold to about 15 to 14 shillings, while strong horses and best ponies commanded firmer bids. Pig sales showed good demand with prices firm, total yarding around 2400 head including imports, with prices ranging by grade and weight.
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Randy Ante
Toren
Central Executive Seeks Powers to Unite Producers Union NSW
The Central Executive of the Primary Producers Union of New South Wales has decided to obtain statutory powers to merge silver producers into a single organization.
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The
Primary ‘Producers’ Union of New South Wales
Hae
Wedding in CHurEN unites Atpenomuat and Bhavid Lin
A church wedding bridged families Balint eons 08h ALIA THO Aarne fit Mins men Titenn officiated by Rev AW R Chong. The bride wore pale green satin with a pink and pearl bouquet, veil by Mira Braithwaite, and the groom wore naval accents. Flowers, music, and attire highlighted a formal ceremony followed by congratulations, with the couple proceeding to Cenven for their honeymoon.
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RaWwok
Bhavid Lin
Mg. A Levinas
Keoong
Sinalfoyd
AW R Chong
Mira
Braithwaite
Folop Talater
Bath
Ureniga
Cenven
Melbourne High Court ruling limits parental liability for injuries caused by warned children
The High Court in Melbourne held that parents or guardians are not liable for injuries caused by children who had been warned and understood the risk. The case stemmed from a suit by William Brien Smith, a 14 year old, suing Brian Leura and Wini fred Leura of Adelaide for assault and negligence after a stone fired from a changing caused eye injury.
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High Court
Melbourne
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Hie
Sohn Hatherietgn Smith
Brian Leure
FL Leura
Winifred Leura
Adelaide
Azul
Eilat
Leura
Shanghai Smith
Brian Leura
Amazing Epic of the Sea Survives in Gilbert Atoll Voyage
An extraordinary tale recounts Nabetari the navigator’s seven month voyage from the Gilberts to New Guinea and back to the Gilberts after a wreck at sea. He survived storms, starvation, and exposure, reaching Manus for help before returning to work with the British Phosphate Commission. The feat is likened to famous maritime journeys and cited as among the sea’s great survivals.
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Nebetari
Mharke
Niningo
New Guinea
Nabetari
Ty Inet
Manus
Hom
Gilberts
Pacific
British Phosphate Commission
Thesea
Naorohoe
Fall
Eurane
Subsidy Debate Warns Against Dairy Price Increases
A warning from the Friens Comtmissionsr proxies to the Australian Dairy Wurmera Federation warns that higher subsidies risk eroding price controls for butter. GD O Str. Wi. L. Osborne notes subsidies only justify removing price limits and says the Dairying Industry Production Costs Committee will press united industry representation to counter moves favoring dairy product use over production.
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Friens Comtmissionsr
Protemit Copland
Dairy Wurmera” Federation
G.D.O
Wi. L. Osborne
Osborne
Dairying Industry Production Coats Committee
Fuleral
Carnival at Taree Spring poultry show draws crowd
The Spring carnival and poultry show by the Manning River Agricultural and Horticultural Association on Saturday drew a large crowd. A big motor vehicle turnout surrounded the ring as country folk flocked to the event. entries were strong in poultry and pigeon classes with notable birds shown, especially in game cocks.
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Manning Piver Agricultural and Horticultural Association
Barrel Song Writer Dies in Four Village Tragedy Near In Us
The world famous composer Jaromir Vejvods, of Czech Innkesper, known for leading a country band, died after a four village incident near In Us. Four young Cyeeh pon i were found with a £99,000 fortune to Walking in Wettal. Vejvods, never traveling far, faced concentration camp accusations and was reportedly owed by Custodian of Exwmy Property. The case involves identity fights and currency transfer issues.
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Inus
Wettal
Jaromir Vejvods
Cieeh Innkesper
Brads
Bowling Notes From Weekend Matches and Team Selections
Saturday results show Kendals line defeating Hawaom s by one point. Reed led with a close win as multiple players including Wondwarl Woodward Andrews Highfield Nichols Lewe Houghton Monro and Haselwood contributed. The article lists many players selected to face Dungog in Gloucester with Emergencies listed for Grafton Jacaranda Carnival participation and notes Gloucester was defeated by Taree.
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Feaiment Bite
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Lewe
Houghton
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Tbbecke
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Weer
Nen
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Gloucester
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Gorman
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West
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le Quem
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Deards
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Lowe
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Collings
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Fobeck
Grafton
Amemere
Taree
Warning of Price Decline at Queensland Agriculture Conference
Reported remarks from the Queensland Council of Agriculture warn that prices for primary products may drop as production catches up with consumer demand. The president, Abr 4. McRobert, urged preparations for a realignment of price levels to reflect production costs and avoid war-era living standards, calling for prices tied to local costs rather than world market levels.
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Queensland Council of Agriculture
Abr
McRobert
Jawor
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