Simplified Shirt Styles Under War Clothing Order
The Minister for War Organisation of Industry announces a new Control of Clothing Order dated October 20 detailing simplified shirt styles for men. Changes include eliminating the coat shirt, shortening back and front lengths, reducing sleeve hooks, and trimming collar shapes to six options per maker to save cloth and packing labor.
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War Organisation of Industry
Dedman
Queensland
British Medical Association
Waste of Time and Material in Council Circulation
Wingham Municipal Council moved to curb circulars and only circulate essential matters. The Wingham Chronicle notes the waste of time paper and money from lengthy notices. The public seeks better service and clearer explanations for decisions at meetings.
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Wingham
Wingham Municipal
Wingham “Chronicle
Red Cross Society hosts tennis party and war letters guidance
The Red Cross Society held a Park Courts tennis party for Miss Glouces ter last Saturday raising funds. Organisers were Mrs Brorson and Miss P Chaplin. The society also issued detailed letters for prisoners in Japanese hands and reported huge wartime correspondence figures and Christmas parcel plans for Australian POWs in Europe.
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Miss Gloucester
Park Courts
Brorson
P. Chaplin
S, Monro
Chaplin
Matthewson
E. Matthewson
Hawdon
Red Cross
Far East
Europe
Spring Street
Australian Red Cross
British Red Cross
Navy
Army
Air Force
Darwin
Islands
Australian Red Cross Society
Bank of NSW Wauchope Branch to Close
The Wauchope branch of the Bank of New South Wales will cease operations after business on Monday 13 November. Manager Mr Olsson has been advised of the closure.
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Wauchope
Bank of N.S.W
Olsson
Back After 44 Days The Australian soldiers reach New Guinea camp
Lewis Sebring of the Herald Tribune describes 33 Australians and four natives arriving at an advanced camp in New Guinea after 44 days in Owen Stanley jungles. They trekked secret native trails, reached a river, and endured hardships with wounded among them. A colonel praises their leadership and discipline for carrying firearms and gear.
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New Guinea
Owen Stanley
Lewis Sebring
New York “Herald- Tribune
Labour MP Attacks War Position and Party Faction Foes
Federal Opposition leader Mr Fadden claimed a large Labour section was unwilling or afraid to face the war position. He reviewed the recent session and criticised Labour for prioritising party politics over national needs while urging unity for a stronger war effort.
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Labour Party
Fadden
Labour
Curtin
A.T F
A.M.F
Sawmill Destroyed by Fire Near Yarrowitch
A fire completely destroyed Oxley Timber Ltd No 2 sawmill near W Yarrowitch. Machinery and timber valued at £4000 were lost and the damage is not fully covered by insurance, authorities report ongoing investigation.
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Oxley Timber Ltd
Yarrowitch
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Gloucester Electric Supply CO. Ltd
Gloucester
Clem Walsh King
N. Irwin Cash & Carry Store
Tyrell St. Gloucester
Ligesti
Garden of Roses
Cafe
Peter Moutzouris
Red Cross Society
M.P
MR. Fadden
Upper
Bowman
Barney the Second
R. W. J. Newton
Chapman & Stevens
L. Stevens
Golden Gate Cafe
E. Young
Phone
Sid Miller
Gloucester Hotel
Thomas Cowan & CO
Street & Parish, Pty
J. Bowen
Box 40
Taree
Tom Hicks
Queen Street
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