The Calamity of Crete A Lesson to Australia
A 1901 editorial argues Britain must gain air and munitions superiority to win the war and urges Australia toward total war footing. It criticizes Australian apathy and the Labor party for obstructing unity under Prime Minister Menzies while calling for conscription and national mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Britain
Australia
France
Menzies
Labor Section
Tem
Mr Menzies
Oll
Tom
Lebor
Tia
Metivies
Oate
Labor Party
United Intercession Services Announced for June
The United Services of Intercession will be held at the Methodist Church every Wednesday at 7 30 p m during June. Contributions will support the Australian wide drive for Arm one Lords. The Inverell troop boosts efforts for the state and Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Intercession
United Services of Intercession
Inverell
Commonwealth
Holitsorouan Mort and Company Dividend Notice
Holitsorouan Mort and Company announces a final dividend of 3 percent for the year ending March 31. In 1940-41 the company paid 1 percent. The meeting will be held at Mele Durie on June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holitsorouan Mort and Company
Odseying
Ender Maron
Mele Durie
Dune
Market notes and community notices from Brisbane district
In Brisbane market pumpkin prices fell with guidance to withhold supplies as mood softens. Merchants report values from 6s25d to £2 per ton on certain goods. Boy Scouts organize a waste paper drive with house-to-house canvassing on Saturday afternoon. Army trainees from D Company attend a compulsory parade at Inverell Sunday next, full uniform required, led by Lt. A A Dupre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Lita Pilar Road
Ehu
Inverell
Bth
A. A. Dupre
Sheep travel distance motion fails at Sydney PP Board
At the PP Board conference in Sydney a motion to reduce the minimum sheep travelling distance from six to six miles failed. L Conway, president of the Wakaida P P Board, argued sheep now carry heavier fleeces and are bred in smaller paddocks, making six miles harder to travel. An earlier proposal granting a stock inspector power to issue permits for shorter moves was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PP. Board
Sydney
L. Conway
Wakaida P.P. Board
Mt. Russell Red Cross Society Clarified
In Friday's Country Womens Association section a heading misnamed the Mt. Russell Red Cross. The correct title should read Mt. Russell Red Cross Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Russell Red Cross
Dance at Beaulieu Beaulieu Hall Saturday Night June 7
Nash's popular band will perform at Beaulieu Hall on Saturday night June 7. A dance and euchre event promises good prizes, an excellent supper, and a lively, enjoyable evening for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaulieu
Nash
Auction Sale At Henderson Street For Mrs Cavanagh
Readers are reminded of the auction sale on Saturday next for Mrs E Cavanagh at No 8 Henderson Street. Bedroom furniture including chest drawers and dressing table and a Singer sewing machine and gentleman's bike will be sold by Fowler and Burgess at 2 o'clock. Also notes about Our Boys Abroad radio program and Minesweepers Day with stalls, dances, and fundraisers to assist mine sweepers and navy personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Cavanagh
Henderson Street
Singer
Fowler and Burgess
Wiltshire
Gmalis
Otho Street
Byron Street
Willshire
Paddy's Market
Minesweepers
Lie Radler Etat
Atowers
China
SNZ
Five Defendants Face Minor Offences In Local Court
In Byron Street at 925 pm Douglas McLean faced offensive behaviour charges after being found under the influence on May 26. He received a fine of £2 and court costs with 14 days to pay. Roy Moore and Ronald Coggan pleaded guilty to indecent behaviour behind the Capitol Theatre. each was fined 30 shillings and given 14 days to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas McLean
Byron Street
Rook
R. C. Britton
Roy Moore
Ronald Coggan
Capitol Theatre
Taylor
Coggan
Air Porce
Moore
Community notices and obituaries from Moree district
The item lists transfers and births in Bingara and Walcha regions, deaths of Mrs Bull and Mrs Carmichael, staff changes at Wright Hemton and Co and Commonwealth Bank Moree, academic prize for Wesley Taylor, and social notices including weddings, funerals, and a tribute to James McRae and Joseph Alexander Fraser. It mentions air force casualty Flight Officer A G Curtis and various local residents’ movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Alexander Fraser
Moree
Fraser
Lexham
Victoria
Hector Fraser
Monte Carlo
Traffic Offences Fines in Local Police Court
Edward Charles Muggleton faced a charge of driving an unlicensed lorry and Bert Miggleton for allowing an unlicensed driver. Both pleaded not guilty but were fined after testimony on the showground license and urgency of lorry use for a Moree road contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Scroope
Edward Charles Muggleton
Bert Miggleton
G. Smith
Dawson
Glen Tones
Edward
Charles Muggleton
Bert Muenleton
Moree
Tere Waa
Myer
Smith
Sadeos
Rourt
Cefacal’ TV
Tay Wren
Mother's Club reports cash balance and June plans
The Mothers' Club of the verell Infants' School held a Monday meeting with Mrs. Lennard presiding. Officers and members listed include Mrs Gelinas, Mrs Edwards, and Mrs McKenzie Applo. Treasurer's balance showed £14 26 1d with income from door receipts and a profitable picture-theatre ticket sale. A June 10 lunch shop sale and recess sale of Hershey cocoa sweats were planned, with proceeds to benefit the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theverell
Clus
Lennard
Gardner
Tel Keener
Bute
Stan Thorley
Farrow Rochester Mass
Ko McKenzie
Gelinas
Edwards
Valeri
Poture Theatre
Schoeol
Herrocoa
Mmeethie
Sacuil
Mra Gardner Donpcig
Che
Mre
Busten
Uiv
Moree Baths Debate And Local Notices From Court
Minutes show a trial leasing the Moree Baths with a possible reduced statute and extended open days. Junior Farmers contest five shillings for best project while entries are urged. A tenancy case in Tweed Police Court granted O Shannessy until July 2 to vacate. Weekend rainfall tallies listed across many towns with floods on Queensland's north coast.
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Junier
Exera
Advei Projets Inz
Willy
F. Breakwel
Farner
Twe
Henry Jobo Young
Vaughan O'Shannessy
Younes
A R C Britton
Oshannessy
Britton
Swags
O'Shannessy
Uselent
Mungindi
Walgett
Pilliga
Moree
Bellata
Wee Waa
Narrabri
Bonshaw
Ashford
Pallamallawa
Gravesend
Delungra
Boggabri
Manilla
Gunnedah
Tamworth
Quirindi
Quirindi 144 Tabulam 100, Tenterfield 131, Glen Innes 115, Armidale
Bundarra
Guyra
Uralla
Waldin
Murrulund
Scene
Muswellbrook
Singleton
Maitland
Ballina
Lismore
Coonamble
Mudgee
Riverina
Queensland
Wood Parade Committee Sets Details for June Parade
The Wood Parade Committee met with Stockman chairing. Members included Macintyre Shire W J Thorley Mrs Horwood A P Tankard and ALP. Petrol ration tickets will be given to wood donors. Marshal duties assigned to Sénintre Shue W Theorbir and F Qunningham. Collection by Snodgrass Meppem Campbell and Wilmington. Final meeting set for next Monday evening ahead of Saturday June 14 parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Parade
BO I Paupent
Stockman
Macintyre Shire
W. J. ‘Thorley
Theorbir
F. Qunningham
Messrs. Snodgrass
Meppem
Campbell
Wilmington
Golf Associates Play Humble Monthly Handicap Round
Golfers compete in a monthly handicap event with teams and players named across the field. The write up lists participants including Mrs Vietaor, Mr Grady, Tankard, Mr Cowman, and others, noting scores and placements on various holes. The article reads like a local club report with scattered names and vague results.
Tom Brown's School Days at the Capitol Theatre
The Capitol screens Tom Brown's School Wave tonight and tomorrow with a Friday matinee, accompanied by Two Girls on Broadway. The cast includes Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Freddie Bartholomew, Jimmy Lydon, and Josephine Hutchinson. Saturday presents The Ghost Breakers and Laughing at Danger plus shorts and newsreels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brown
Capitol Theatre
Tomorow
Broadway
Mach
Brown
Dawe
England
Tom Brean
Tias
Waterloo
Felds
Eton
Cedric Hardwicke
Freddie Bartholomew
Jimmy Lydon
Josephine Hutchinson
Inverell Wood Parade Notice At Police Station
A brief public notice states a parade event at the Inverell Police Station at 1045 hours on June ith. Attendees are urged to be present with their needed equipment and identify themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverell Wood
Maytime Ball at Church of England Fundraiser
A Wednesday night Church of England function named the Maytime Ball opened with a May flower exhibition danced by debutantes and feature of a Queen of the May won by Miss Olive Melville. Debutantes were presented to Dr Kent Hughes. hall decorated with peach blossoms lanterns and greenery. Supper prepared by volunteers. expected church funds to exceed £70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Melville
C. Carter
P.tarrant
O. Robinson
Olive
R. Melville
G. Smith
G. Easy
Leila
H. Sanderson
Red Cross Competition Aids Minesweepers and Village Events
A community event mix features Red Cross efforts to assist minesweepers and a Rural Queen competition held at Bere of piste Nee Altarias. The program includes tea, readings, and village hospitality, with proceeds supporting Red Cross funds and related charity drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyoall
Aera
Pepin
Bere of
Piste
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Golisbrough Mort and Co
Canada
Our Boys
FE Wilkinaarn
Dominion
Stallion
Sid
HF White
Cmo
RAL Volunteer Defence Corps
Pamworth
W. Bott
Moree P.P
Tig
Airanauars
Gordon Mun
Keera, Bingara
Conatabla
Weralda
Walcha and
Mra. J
Agnes
Roberta
J. R. Dawson
Ross Street
Arthur Quartly
King Street
Brith Air Ministry
A. G. Curtiis
Glen Innes
A. WH. Bull
Bingara
W. R. Peacocke
Helena Carmichael
H. J. Mills
Emmaville
Dempsey
Wright Hemton
Warlalda
Mead Office
B J. Dymockshire
Severn Shire
James Anthony Dymock
Welion
G. RB Bimpson
Commonwealth Bank
Cairne Branc
CR. Wilson
South Coast
9 Wilson
Granville Street
Moe Wilson
Mars If Connell
North Shetney
Wesley Taylor
New England University College
Norbert Quirk
University of Sydney
Te Prige
Gunner Les Wilson
Nome
F. Connell
North Sidney
Gianner Whiliori
Mix Jean Fairweather
Ritmynta Gate
Mise
Wewrase
Elvinia Alice
Wellemiowy
Armatriniy
Mary Ope
Beth Mechitvs
Jon Mund
Roly Munn
Wee- Stition
Maree
Suurday
St Stephens Arte Street
Robert Holmes
St Pasus
Warislda
Werkirsouy Gat
Doris Chuiier
Mornd
Mies
A. Lindagy Wiepital
Mervin L. Krac
Mi Owtid
JJ Krate
Wurlalita
Fev
Waller Hawke
Armidale
Wvester
Oon
G. J. Hawke
Sale
Wells
Joe
Jor
Geoff
Greece
James McRae
Blairburn
Wollomombi
Presbyterian Church
Kilcoy Cemetery
Robert George Tremtied
Nsw
Rae
Charland
Dyer
Constable
Serdope
Burhetay Giuheci
Diy
Wariard
Campoell
Tou Coulwos
Thomas
Prior
Beth Batalan
Wis & Son
LMP
Grace Pee
Comer
Tverdavis
Stoeg
Ray W Nelson
AMP Society
Nelson
Dr Cookson
B McAskin
Lonsdale
Nebon
AMP
Mother's Club
Tulsa
Wade
Saan
Counell
Emo
EH. Seloy
Junior Farmers’ Club
Tenancy Cine
Anterus
Iris France
Henry Voas
Mervyn Smith
Frederick Smith
North Star
J. H. McDonald
O'Keefe
Mr Denad
Ospread
O'Kerte
Orerfe
Ceolval
Gharfeot
the cl
Vietaor Vo
Grady Mamel Mie
BO Ceralf
Cowman
Moss Steyetsbi
Matowes
Saltire
Lorsdale
A. Clarke
Church of England
Red Cross
Watuletie
Baxi
Rayer
Peter
Miennares
Rein
Grace Hse
Oller
Bert Oaks
Tarrakets
Wiry Museers Quinn
Binepoy
Patriovic
Etub
Lon
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