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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
2
Debates on rationing and the Lord Mayor's Fund show support for efficient administration while concerns rise over independent committees. The Department of Works and Local Government set December 1941 as election date, with resignations urged to resist postponement and preserve democracy.
A British International Transport Workers Federation bulletin reports German treatment of Polish workers as inferior. It notes Poles barred from social mixing, church, and table, with Polish workers branded by a distinctive mark. Polish prisoners and civilians faced harsh wages and discrimination, receiving far less than Germans in wage districts.
District board notes strong Tingha opposition to involuntary amalgamation with Bundarra while Bundarra supporters cooperate. Matron reports October November patient totals, discharges, and minor operations. Finances show fixed deposits and funds, with requests to clear overdue accounts and authorize year end payments and Xmas staff arrangements.
A Texas couple celebrated a wedding in All Saints Church Texas with Rev Luscombe officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs G Potter, wore bridal sail with a long train and carried white blossoms. Her sister served as Matron of Honour in rose satin. Guests included Harold Weber and J Weber. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home before guests traveled to Brisbane.
The report on the Contribution Fund for November shows total collections, patients treated, and costs with a month’s profit after commissions. Donations were acknowledged. the report of Aakeford Hospital notes patient totals, costs, and a large write off for unpaid accounts.
The British forces drive the Italian army out of Egypt into Libya and pursue along the Libyan coast. Menzies says troops are engaged in a decisive battle shaping world history with national pride and individual sacrifice.
Local Ashford society items cover members traveling on holiday plans and hospital news plus a detailed report on a village clay club event. The piece lists residents visiting Coft Harbour and Nottingham Park, a hospital patient, and a busy weekend with a successful pageant, trophies, and bowling scores from Ashford.
At the Ae Shire Council meeting the proposal for Mingoola dam to control Dummresg waters was endorsed with calls to convene a cross border conference in Texmans goon. Authorities urged immediate drought relief for tobacco farmers and urged councils to press state and federal governments to fund small temporary weirs and broader water conservation.
Charme gifts for women promise to please with face creams and powders. Sets and baskets are offered at prices from 20 to 4 and are promoted as ideal presents. Available at chemists druggists and department stores.
An advertising note promotes Charmosan hand lotion as non sticky and popular with women. It claims regular use benefits hands and highlights availability from chemists drapers and chain stores widely.
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