Road Accident Statistics Show Increased Collisions
The report by Major W. A. Walsh notes 351 accidents in the region with 12 deaths and 183 injuries while the prior year had 258 accidents, 11 deaths, and 140 injuries. May was the worst month, Saturdays most deadly, and 4pm to 6pm peak times.
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Atendant of
Mojor
W. A. Walsh
Manning
Erie
Stroudshire
Gloucester
Dungog
Kempsey
Port Macquarie
Taree
Wingham
Joay
Wallarobba
Smeniiga
Remembrance Service Honors Ex-Service Men
Ex servicemen gathered as Rev D R led a special service to remember those who died in the two world wars and the Korean War. Mr May spoke of reconciliation and a world without war while the Gloucester band played the Last Post and the memorial lights faded in reflection.
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May
Canterbury
York
Bose
Darcy Banila Agia
Gloucester
RR. Nichol
Silent tradition marks church service tradition
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a church service with a traditional period of quiet. A Mr C C Middlebrook is referenced as a representative of a sub branch. The readable text hints at a routine of silence during the service years.
Sales in Britain Influence on Husbands Wardrobe
Michael Davie comments on London and Britain sales where husbands return home with new clothes bought by wives. Purchases driven by price over desirability, leading to wardrobes filled with rarely worn shirts and other items from sales. Wives frequently shop during office hours, leaving husbands with plentiful but unused apparel.
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London
Britain
Michael Davie
BBC
Keenest election contest expected for Tov Keen
In Gloucester on December 5 the Shire elections edge toward an urban D riding contest. Three new candidates A Johnston P V Randle M V Holstein face retiring councillor J N Channon. Randle previously Labor candidate for Gimonetar. Holstein moved from Bucca Wanka and backs producer interests. Nomination deadline 5 pm tomorrow with Mr T A Marshall returning officer.
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Tov
Gloucester
A. Johnston
P. V. Randle
M. V. Holstein
J. N. Channon
Depot
Johnston
Randle
Gimonetar
Holstein
Bucca Wanka
BD. C. McRae
Barrington
T. A. Marshall
Cr. L Moore
Ae Ane
G. D. Laurie
Cr. Moore A Og Sgyer le
Cr. Laurie Briding
Top Town Pitfalls and Local Charity Waste
Generous country towns raised funds for a statewide competition in Victoria to win £1000. Most proceeds left town to buy newspapers, prompting critics to urge directing effort and money to local charity instead.
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Victoria
Stulatins
Racusenda
Port Macquarie council resumes land for farming blocks
The Municipal Council plans to resume about 1000 acres on the edge of Port Macquarie for four farming properties. Timber land suitable for varied farming is identified. Action follows a state appeal by Premier Cahill to open land for production and highway relief. Booking of accommodation is advised via the Accommodation Booking Bureau in Sydney.
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Port Macquarie
Cahill
Comeily
Bridge &1
Sydney
Licensing Board
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