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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1940
Page
6
Historic shop dockets advertise reversible eiderdowns in 23/6, plannelette and flannel fabrics in multiple shades, Usual 1/6 to 2/11, travelling rugs at 16/6 and 25/6, wool 4-ply in varied colours, and men’s working shirts and trousers with marked reductions. Also boy’s trousers in all sizes.
Aldermen questioned footpath surfacing on Lindy Avenue and town works plans. The council debated permanent improvements, library service, bridge safety and public electricity demonstrations while approving reports on works progress and new connections.
The State forms the Child Welfare Department and the Children Citizens Committee to coordinate voluntary aid for British children arriving in Australia during the war. Private homes will be sought first. hostels only if needed, with plans for stable care under government oversight. The scheme assigns key roles to officials and accepting families while monitoring availability and suitability.
A yesterday report outlines figures in London pressing for restraint in the Anglo Japanese relationship. The Japanese envoy, the Farbaras commissioner, and others discuss arrests of Japanese heads and policies shaping accommodation in barracks. Military plans include bomber airframes and steel production, with Prime Minister Mir Menaine signaling continued support for fuel and war-related efforts. Volunteers aged 2 to 45 join marches, while political factions debate state policy and public fuel supplies.
Alderman O Connor insists on a helper viewpoint as Messrs Borthwick and Butler apply for a subdivision for Dr Stewart at the corner of William and Wrnne Streets. The motion is extinguished yet the subdivision is approved.
The Far West Scheme report outlines the Durteger month of Joly apste chikinen mrc to Syndite for sorelalbed treatment from Tene Ration Griffith Leeton and others across Grenfell Cobar Moree and Nynga districts. It notes clinic activities, staff assignments, and names contributing organizations such as CWA Armidale and Orange Masonic Lodge, with funds and donations listed from various towns and groups.
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