ABC Starts National Radio Eisteddfod In Australia
The ABC inaugurates a nationwide Radio Eisteddfod offering prizes totaling £2500. Open to music drama and comedy talents with city and country auditions across states. Public voting plus ABC committees decide finalists with potential cash and broadcasting engagements. Entries close July 31, 1947.
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A.B
ABC
Australia
ABC2
New South Wales
Albury
Armidale
Hathurst
Hers
Jane Werra
Cexsneck
Dubbo
Goulburn
Grafton
Kemimey
Lamune
Litheow
Equhn Chacters
Tower
Dalby
Glade Stame
Gymvies
Towwich
Mackay
Mars Barowehs
Kockhaeptun
Romy Teowoomba
Townville
Warwick
Tasmania
Turnic
Campbelltown
T Devonport
Franklin
Launcerton
New Neefalky
Oatlands
Scottsdae
Sinton
Sort
Victoria
Ballarat
Malaklava
Rowleron Centre
Broken
Fil
Burra
Clare
Edithburgh
Gladstone
James Now
Kadina
Loxton
Briminton
Mt Gambier
Murray Bridge
Narracoorte
Peterborowneh
Auwurta
Pte
Lincoln
Port Pirie
Renmark
Strathalbyn
Tanunda
Victory Harbour
Whyalla
Yorketowen
International Harvester Pioneered Assembly Line Mass Production
International Harvester led the move toward mass production with an early assembly line approach. The article notes wartime and civilian truck development, styling strategies, and continuous upgrades to improve performance and economy. It highlights the shift to truck design innovations and the company’s role in expanding road transport globally.
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International Harvester
Revival of district Golf Club and school fund raise
The district plans to revive the local Golf Club under new secretary Ron Rett with course work nearly complete and a near opening. The Ideal School Committee held a meeting that raised £10 2s 6d. A wireless system installed by the committee is now ready, with funds to be spent locally. Local events note steady rainfall and ongoing agricultural seeding as grasshoppers decline in May.
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Comiittes
Gerth & d National Cauiment
Me. T. Lidster
St Lisht
Helms
International Harvester Signals Future Of Motor Trucks
The war centre for initial vehicles developed innovations now usable in civilian trucks. Many improvements are integrated into new International trucks and will enter commercial tracks to boost power and economy. The Geelong plant in Victoria will start large scale motor truck manufacture to ease trek shortages and sustain efficient transport.
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Preeressiys
Anor Buwer
Fowhler
International Harvester
Axenet
Jon Wadels
International — Harvester
Unem
Geelove
Victoria
Jamestown PFA concert fills Jamestown Institute
Large audience attends the Jamestown Branch Presbyterian Fellowship Association Face the Music concert at the Jamestown Institute on May 28. Proceeds aid building alterations to the church property. Performers include Norma Lewis, Margaret Gibbons, Dor othy Hawkins, Nancy Lawrie on piano, and local quartet and skits delivering lively provincial entertainment.
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Jamestown
Presbyterian Fellowship Association
Jamestown Institute
PPA
Norma Lewis
Churet
Hoya
Angus Thompson
Koolunga
Valma McPougall
Margaret Horsburgh
Dorothy
Don Hawkins
Colin Butcher
Reg. Shanks
Peter Charge
Siean
Doris Crawford
Margaret Gibbons
Dorothy Hawkins
Nancy Lawrie
Jeff Haynes
Thompson
Reg Shanks
Port Pirie
Ems
Mary Ellen
Walter
Don Kina
Jim Irvine
Gean
Mother Macree
Messrs
R. Barnes
A. and
R. Palmer
S. Moore
BMN
Bob White
John Taylor
Wbbons
Miss Cornish
PFA
Norman Lewis
Joyce Haynes
Dorothy Butcher
Pat White
Colleen Irvine
Ann White
Jean Symonds
James
Rationing Board Extends Clothing Coupon Validity
The Director of Rationing Mr T Crumings announced extended validity for the 1945-1946 clothing coupons until June 30 this year and confirms 1947 clothing coupons issued in December 1946 will remain valid. Special clothing and prenatal coupons also stay valid until December 31, 1897. The Food for Humanity Appeal shows progress with coupons surrendered by May 22 from Meat Butter NSW and other regions totaling 489,667 and 23,589 respectively.
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T. Crumings
Nsw
Victoria
Tasmania
Dark Rendezvous serial fuels fast moving Australian tale
The Australian Journal lists three instalments to keep readers from losing track. Rett Roweet’s Dark Rendezvous leads this month with action and excitement as a middle aged widow seeks a fresh start after her husband’s sudden death.
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Rett Roweet
Fivorkin Rivers
R. G. Perry
Ruth Park
Rex Grayson
Ben Nigel
Marjorie Kinnan Rawling
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Shell Motor Oil
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Gt. Britsin
LE. Karger
Laura
Smour & Sons
Smviour & Sons
J. H. Smviour and Sons
Caltowie
A.B.C
National Radio Eisteddfod
Whyte-Yarcowie
Rationing Commission
THE
Australian Journal
WILES
Clarence H. Smith
Wiles Manufacturing CO
Mile End
5.A
Wiles Trading Company
King William ST
Adelaide
Eudunda
Forgan
Cultivator
Commonwealth
Forgan's
J. & R. Forgan, Limited
Crystal Brook
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