New Earle Page proposal for national government
Sir Earle Page urged a united Australian National Government of all parties to win the war. He called for a national war effort, defense and development program, and an authority deriving from the Commonwealth Government and a National Council of all states. The aim was total cooperation to secure victory and support for the Mother Country and Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncope
Cowper
Earle Page
Australia
Commonwealth
Forje Pape
Inereate
Pearpine Ual
Ana
Crete
Craton
Veterans' War Aid and Reading Returns Notice
A local veterans service program outlines aid for veterans and a reading materials return window. It lists the Art Union in Sydney and a Sep 2 deadline for returning war year books, urging participation by veterans and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wehomen
Oreya Voge
Atin
Pease
Allie
Elyity
Umman
Ar Union
Bert
Oldfield Mal
Prithier
Yer Art Union
Cuatlerads
Sec
Sydney
Countil Workers Employment of Casuals Note to Inverell Times
F J Morris writes to the Inverell Times claiming the Mayor and council favored outside applicants for council work at a August 29 1940 meeting. He says ratepayers who are unemployed and cannot pay rates were bypassed while previously employed outside contractors were chosen. He seeks clarity on who was selected and asserts ratepayer interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Morris
Eadstor
Counel
Petrol Rationing and Car Sales Amid Revised Scheme
Amid a revised petrol rationing plan, car sales face slowing demand as temperate schedules, reduced availability, and lingering fears of price spikes affect owner purchases. The article notes industry unease, with references to the public response and forecasted impact on motor trades.
Unclear fragmentary notice from dated page
Fragmentary OCR text offers no clear events or facts. Readable items mention nameless names, quantities, and vague references to products without coherent context or verifiable detail. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes present.
Creme Charmosan Sale Notice From Hingsoiae Market
A fragmentary notice lists a Creme Charmosan sale at Hingsoiae market with table jars and spares. The readable items mention Mapes and a seller, with unclear dates and amounts. Further details are unreadable in the OCR.
Unclear Fragment About December Hands and Woes
Fragmentary text mentions spoiling hands in December and June with unclear context. Reading is hampered by garbled OCR, unable to identify people, places, dates, or events for a precise news card.
Charmosan Hand Lotion Sold Widely in Stores
A historical note describes Charmosan hand lotion sold in small and large boxes. It states the product is available everywhere through chemists, drapers, stores, and off chain outlets.
Early Shearing Rates Rise Amid Dry Conditions
The report notes urgent early shearing across the state as many flocks move to central sheds due to drought. Wool removal costs have moved up to three halfpence a head amid labor and rain shortages, with graziers facing slower grazing and fair water access. Conditions vary by region as some flocks endure dust and mud while remaining in reasonable shape. Federal shearing awards rose slightly this month, with head hands up by one shilling per week and other wages advancing accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidem
Wally Orem
Tone Bern
Waste of Good Land Drives NSW Land Seekers
Hungry land seekers flood New South Wales as hundreds look for suitable land while farmers waste fields. J M Pitt urges compulsory use of idle land, noting rich soil left uncropped. He warns against opening Crown lands for afforestation instead of cultivating productive holdings. A wool shearing cost comparison in northwestern NSW shows current costs near last year despite dry weather and lighter fleeces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
J. M. Pitt
Central Coast and Tablelands
Lew
Aribona
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Brown
Ned
Clifford Love & Co., Ltd
Cerelean
Tyre
Goodyear
Giblin
Post Office
Sir Earle Page
War Ministry
Amet
Corea
Andy Fte
Patty
Sviton VL
Peansing
Tos Poael
Nat ' Weber
Art Unicon
Countil Workers
Ieeery
Lair
Heen
Alan Meres
Sim
Ieee
Tin
Baline
Ours
Batile
Barco
Prunes
Moran & Cato
Moran & Cato’s
Otho Street
Inverell
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