Tragic childbirth death of Mrs Lily Summerville at Taree
In Taree on Sunday 25 October 10 o'clock Mrs Lily Evelyn Summerville died after childbirth complications following hospital admission the previous night. The 28 year old widow, elder daughter of Mr W P Easton of Wingham, was a Presbyterian church pianist and organist. Her husband Mr E H Summerville mourns with the Easton family as the boy child survives.
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Taree
Lily Evelyn Summerville
Summerville
W. P. Easton
William Street
Wingham
Easton
Wingham Chronicle
Shire Councils and State Forests Debate Road Cost Help
In the Legislative Assembly Mr BR L Fitzgerald Sajid argues land settlement suffers from road maintenance costs in outback districts. The Forestry Commission builds roads into State forests at its expense but councils must maintain arterials used to transport timber yet receive no revenue since forests aren’t rateable. He urges timber royalties funding shire maintenance to fix road damage from heavy timber traffic.
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Legislative Assembly
BR. L. Fitzgerald Sajid
Forestry Commission
Soldiers Employment Act amendments foreshadowed in N S W
Colonel Hyman, president of the Returned Soldiers League, told the N S W Country Press Association that the Soldiers Employment Act remains on the Statute Book but has shortcomings. He urged timely amendments and predicted similar legislation at the Commonwealth and other states. The league wants no ex-service personnel discharged without postwar job guarantees and supports postwar planning. The conference also urged faster delivery of country newspapers via the G P O Sydney and suburbs. An industrial fund to bolster wage and conditions advocacy was recommended.
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N.S.W
Returned Soldiers’ League
Hyman
Commonwealth
League
G.P.O
Sydney
Carpet Cleaning Advice From an Old Issue
A brief note advises mending plans for the incoming executive and recommends a strong ammonia and hot water solution over carpets to brighten their colour, reflecting practical household guidance.
Bush Fire Order Tightens Across State Put Under Local Council Control
Chief Secretary cautioned that National Security Fire laws are enforced on the Central North Coast with permits required for burning off year round except Nov Feb when banned. Police will impose penalties and councils must maintain fire breaks and petrol stocks in advance to ensure rapid response. National danger remains as weather turns, urging common effort for national good and to minimize losses.
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Baddeley
North Coast
Bush Fires Advisory Committee
Mr. Baddeley
Decide sex of babies beforehand says education official
Mr W L Sumner at the Educational Advisory Board conference foresees future chemical methods to determine a baby’s sex before conception. He claims progress mirrors advances already seen in the animal kingdom.
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W. L. Sumner
Educational Advisory Board
Way Men Go Broke A Boy’s First Crush Inspires Reform
Eighth year old Danny Mummert, known for role in the Dead-End Kids parody, has changed after meeting Rosalind Russell at Columbia studios. He presented her flowers, received money-saving advice about not spending on actresses, and learned a lesson in prudence. The Prime Minister in Perth discussed treasury bonds as sporting trophies, noting amateur status concerns but potential accommodation during the war.
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Danny Mummert
Rosalind Russell
Danny
Miss Russell
Columbia Studios
Eileen
al. Hall
Curtin
Perth
Sporting
Planes Drop Comforts To New Guinea Troops
Mr Trebor Edmunds, organiser of the Comforts Fund, welcomed a letter from Sydney reporting an aeroplane had dropped parcels of cigarettes tobacco chocolates and chewing gum to men in the Owen Stanley area. The sight was praised as boosting morale for the armed forces.
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New Guinea
Comforts Fund
Trebor Edmunds
Sydney
Owen Stanley
Judge Deliberates Trade Law Clash In Arbitration Court
Judge O Mara in the Federal Arbitration Court weighed whether Commonwealth or union law should prevail over a Sydney munitions plant dispute. A youth was told by a union official to cut output to two thirds for pay at a nonadult wage. McDonald of the Metal Trades Employers Association called the actions subversive and sought an Attorney General report. The Moulders' Union defended the move as a principle case and offered no apology. The judge signaled that McDonald could file an information against the union.
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O’mara
Federal Arbitration Court
Sydney
Metal Trades Employers’ Association
McDonald
Moulders’ Union
O'Mara
Coupon Free at Bazaars Under National Security Rules
Rationed clothing may be sold without coupons at fetes and bazaars if coupons have been surrendered. Charitable groups may dispose of gifts with known surrendered coupons through raffles and similar events. If gifts lack surrendered coupons, the purchaser must supply coupons.
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Gloucester Electric Supply CO. Ltd
Gloucester
Clem Walsh King
Irwin Cash & Carry Store
Ll St
Garden of Roses
Cafe
Peter Moutzouris
Youth IN Arms Factory
Upper
Bowman
Barney
R. W. J. Newton
Thomas Cowan
Street & Parish, Pty., Ltd
J. Bowen
Box 40
Tom Hicks
Queen Street
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe House
Bridge St
Sree
Ieees Badgery
Burrowa
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