06 Mar 1944
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Newspaper
Grenfell Record And Lachlan District Advertiser
Location
Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1944
Page
1
A school honor roll adds several names to the roster including Buttenshaw A and N G Dunkry Qt among others such as Colin Dunkley W E Harrison L L Hodges Mitton H W McKinnon V J O Malley T W Pound and H W Brewer R Widdows Carr and Creighton Della Bauer Carr J Della Norma E.
J C Hall argues against expanded federal powers and wartime controls in a letter to the Herald. He warns that Section 60 A would let Parliament decide without challenge, urging preservation of liberty and warning against bureaucratic regimentation after World War II. He cites Evatt and criticizes redistribution of income as well as ongoing austerity measures.
The report notes Mr B Burgoyne Chapman delivering services at the Methodist Church and Rev J A Clapman being consulted by the Methodist Conference. It also mentions Mr I G Menzies addressing a Presbyterian Church audience, a rare quiet gathering with no questions about dispatching iron to Japan.
A concert by the Grenfell Musical and Orchestral Society will be held at the Star Theatre on 27th April. Miss F. Grimm has returned to Hobart and resumed her former business at Luat Centre. Three trucks of merino stud rams were dispatched from Groofoll last week to Moree, Bugaldie and Creokwell grassers, with two more rams booked to leave this week. Milcaim Hunter has received his commission as Wing Officer in the RAAF England. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hunter are his parents. The community’s growing service aims to turn customers into our best advertisement, says Jack Stiff, grocer.
A compact summer menu note suggests simple fare with flavoring and a dried milk ice cream method. A second item notes a record Atlantic crossing by a U S Ferry Service pilot and mentions wartime production figures for Australia and global shipyards, with aviation and timber productivity data.
An improved demand was reported for rabbit skins at Wednesday's Sydney auctions with prices rising. Supplies were 62 longs, with various items listed by price per pound and per dozen, including tucks, gh welly, petty, growns, kittens, suckers, damaged and sun damaged skins, and blacks, fawnes and greases showing higher quotes.
A CWA meeting featured a letter describing a pleasant surprise when each member received an Australian Comforts Fund Xmas parcel. The writer notes his parcel, from Grenfell CWA in Greete Thorpe district, included foodstuffs and wool clothing. He spent four years in Grenfell and mentions ongoing aid deliveries and the Great Lakes station in Canada.
Cowra market notes cattle yarded 202 with many in fat section, competition keen and values up 20s. Sheep 4990 penned, quality below last market but merino wethers and grown sheep showed strength with Sydney wholesale demand present. Fat and store categories quoted. corriedale wethers 2 and 3 years to 17/6, merino ewes 14/4, hoggets 19/6, aged sheep 2/ to 6/.
A collage of quotes on repentance, reform, and moral change. Tryon Edwards, Obi wyn, Anselm, Mary Baker Eddy, Lew Wallace, and others argue that genuine repentance requires transformation of character, not mere remorse, shaping future deeds in line with higher ideals.
March notices list various services through Lent including Grenfell and morning Holy Communion at multiple churches, plus evening services at Bland Presbyterian and Methodist locations. Sabbath School and Salvation Army meetings are scheduled with times, names, and welcoming statements for all attendees.
The notice outlines monthly and fifth Sunday mass times at Grenfell Caragabal Piney Range Bimbi Pullahook and Crenfell with different early morning sessions. D M O Sullivan P P signs the notice as parish priest.
The Bush Fire Brigade offers government backed insurance for volunteer fire fighters not covered by workers compensation. It provides death and disablement benefits, with weekly compensation for temporary total disablement and a nominal premium. Members are advised to contact brigade captain, as cover cannot be arranged close to a fire event. Full details from Mr. Richards CPS Office Grenfell.
A fragmented notice describes a crowd over 20 000 tons of signal imports at Richmond Wigor near the Novia Coast. It notes a clash with aborigines and a plan to harvest crops while urging urgent paper recycling and waste paper collection to support the situation.
Premier of New South Wales warns postwar labour scarcity will persist for four to five years. He cites housing, food production, and development needs, notes about 80,000 houses required, and outlines plans for regional boundaries and a Reconstruction and Development Division to coordinate Commonwealth and State projects. He emphasizes local input and timely action to sustain employment and advance postwar progress.
Hira Hayworth stars in Century Fox Technicolor extravaganza My Gal Sal with Victor Macureath and dody Sutton. The film follows Youth Dresser and her famous songs including On the Banks of the Waubdieh in wartime Washington. Grace McDonald, Robert Taleo, Verm Vague appear in Get Going as the supporting feature. Universal’s Get Going offers lively action while Fox news and overseas items complete the program.
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