Abbott Seen as Prime Minister Material in Open Faction Push
A New England scene features Minister for Education BD Drummond backing Captain J T Abbott for a Federal Ministry. Drummond cites Abbott’s extraordinary experience and ability, noting his willingness to serve in Parliament after offering to contribute off the battlefield. Abbott’s supporters, including dairy farmers led by primary producers, argue the war effort needs fresh, experienced leadership in Parliament.
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New England
M. Drummond
Armidale
J. T. Abbott
Drummond
Thompson
Abbott
Capt. Abbott
House of Representatives
Captain Abbott
Australia
Electrolux Refrigerator Showed By Central Garage
Mr. S J Bennett of the Central Carage and Radio Service advertises this season's Electrolux refrigerators kerosene operate for country use inviting inspection. The units feature a continuous freezing process claimed to keep food fresh and wholesome.
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Electrolux Refrigerator
S.J. Bennett
Central Carage and Radio Service
Electrolux
Federal Election Meeting In Gloucester Addresses Support
The Hon W C Thompson spoke at a Gloucester meeting praising Thompson's activity for the district and backing war efforts. He denied any alliance with Shand against Abbott, explaining his No 2 preference for Shand and No 1 for Abbott due to Abbott’s late entry and a prior undertaking to support Shand.
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W. C. Thompson
Gloucester
W .W. Hawdon
Thompson
Tablelands
Abbott
Shand
Country Party
Thompson at Merriwa rails at Graziers in election appeal
Mr V C Thompson addressing an open air Merriwa meeting condemned the Graziers Association of New South Wales for backing Mr J A Abbott in the Country Party contest. He argued the association breached its agreement to treat endorsed candidates equally and defended his 18 year record as member for New England.
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Merriwa
V. C.thompson
MLFLR
Graziers’ Association of
Labour
C.P
Stx
Country Party
Sir. Thompson
Grazers Association
Farmers & Settlers’ Association
Graziers’ Association
E. L. Killen
Abbott
Thompson
Killen
Mr. Thompson
Graziers' Association
New England
Ihs
Graziers
Associaton
Country Party Movement
New Kingland
Mass daylight raid on England repulsed by RAF fighters
London reports a massive daylight German raid as 300 enemy planes crossed the southeast coast for 16 minutes. RAF pilots and heavy escort prevented reaching London, with eight fighters per bomber, the largest swarm since new raids began. Several German planes were shot down and London issued rain warnings throughout the day.
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R.A.F
London
Red Cross Gloucester meeting reports donations and tasks
At the Gloucester Red Cross branch monthly meeting President Mrs E M Higgins presided. Members listed include Mesdames Glover Rye Holmes Street Matthews King L B Street Attwater Farley Perrin A E Smith Hebblewhite W W Hawdon W Easton and Miss Cameron. Apologies from several. This month 19 pairs of socks 3 pullovers 1 balaclava 1 part mit tens 1 washer and 5 scarves completed. One pair of socks donated by Mrs Goddargill seven pairs of pyjamas and 6 shirts on another chief were purchased. Decision to keep funds in bank for branch use and donate £53 to headquarters after accounts, including £3 to Lady Wakehurst Red Cross Home and £11/9 from Miss L M Carson for Lady Gowrie Appeal. Thanks to Doug Yates sign writing Mrs Newton scrubbing and Mr Horner for depot help. V A D s to attend depot Fridays 2-4:09 and 7-8 p m accepted. Street stall yielded £8. Doulton dish from Mrs F E M Higgins raised £3 10 and went to Mr Bruce Coomber. Other donations: £5 10 from Carsonville dance £6 7 from Craven Creek £0 10 Mr M Newton £0 4 Mrs Matthewson £0 5 Mr H Abbott £0 7 6 Mrs A E Moore.
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Gloucester
Chaplin
Garner
Jones
Miss Cameron
Lady Wakehurst Red Cross
L. M. Carson
Lady Gowrie
Hicks
V.a.d.s
FE. M. Higgins
Bruce Coomber
Carsonville Dance
Craven Creek
R. Shultz
M. Newton
Matthewson
H. Abbott
A. E. Moore
CWA Meeting Discusses Evacuated British Children Aid
The CWA held its September meeting in the rest rooms at 2.30 pm with Mrs W W Hawdon presiding in the president’s absence. A circular urged branches to list homes for evacuated British children. the War Chest and Welfare Department had already compiled lists. The secretary asked to notify War Chest of CWA readiness and to consider forming committees if needed. A head office circular urged 1d weekly contributions to Britain for the Spire Scheme fund, to be placed in a voluntary box at meetings. Members named for the Wingham Conference on October 10 included Mrs Deards, Mrs Turner, and Mrs Lowe. Mrs Glover reported helping several cases and appealed for baby clothes. Afternoon tea followed.
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C.W.A
W. W. Hawdon
War Chest Committee
Chill Welfare Department
Hawdon
War Chest
CWA
C.W A
Britain
Australia
Far West Children's Health Scheme
Wingham
Deards
Turner
Lowe
Glover
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Thomas Cowan & CO
Tudon ST
Newcastle
O'Connell ST
Sydney
J. Bowen
Box 40
Tarer
Street & Parish, Pty., Ltd
The
Iro
Bonwarra
A. Brown
Jwney
Bolwarta Shire
Pui
Beihng
Leslie Rye
Gloue
Ofer Tyas
Matos
New Spring
F. E. Jones
Church Street
V. C. Thompson
Chapman's Pharmacy
England
RED Cross
Hilo
Hawaii
Berlei
Betiere
Panama
Riptide
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