War tragedies and local notes across colonies and ports
A New Zealander in the Middle East recalls a bombing that destroyed 800,000 bottles stored as war supplies. Medical surgeons perform a risky heart procedure with adrenalin revival. Local reports include apple prices causing farmer bankruptcies, wharf strikes over loading pay, grasshopper damage on farms, a spider bite fatality in Toowoomba, and labor register debates. Authorities discuss national manpower planning and river transport bar closures while police upgrade patrol methods and local governance debates continue in Glen Innes.
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Middle East
London
David Farnworth
Mt. Mossry
Toowoomba
Labor
Mr. Tard
Commonwealth
Riverina
Linnar
Saiulers
Willough- Wu
Howie
Riley
Bis Ghassan
Mt Wasea
Yonne
Glen Totes
Glen
Essington Lewis: Australia’s industrial titan reshaping war effort
A profile of Essington Lewis, age around 60, described as the biggest man in Australian industry. From Broken Hill Proprietary rise to Newcastle iron, then director of munitions and head of aircraft production. Details include his drive for precision, cleanliness, locker discipline, and influence on wartime industry policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essington Lewis
Broken Hill. Proprietary Ltd
Newcastle
BALP
Count Preas Association
Newastle Steel Works
Essineton Lewis
Son
Ty Rome
Dresed
Oman
Easington Lewis
Home
Vivien Leigh Wins Read ay Award for Scarlett Role
Vivien Leigh receives the Read ay Award for her portrayal of Scarlett O Hara in Gone With the Wind to be shown at the Palais this weekend. In the scene, Scarlett is paired with Leslie Howard as Ashley Wilkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivien Leigh
Scarlett O'Hara
Scarlett
Leslie Howard
Ashley Wilkes
Four Hundred South African Police Detained in Plot to Sabotage War Industries
Police in South Africa detain four hundred officers amid a broad crackdown. Authorities say the detainees plotted to sabotage highways and war industries. Hillary and civil guards have replaced the arrested personnel. The Police Commissioner states ample evidence links the detainees to pro Nagi storm trop slcvisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South —Africa
Hillary
Mie Poli
Stat Tat
Wen
Fragmentary note on maize crops and drought impact
The text discusses drought effects on maize crops on Heua flats and mentions modifications by the State Government about street fighting and country ownership. It is a garbled OCR fragment with unclear context and no definite event or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Backont
Ree
Ollowing
Heua
Meat Canning Committee to be formed in Canberra
Minister for Commerce W J Scully returned from Melbourne saying Australia must implement a full canning programme to meet Department of Supply and Development needs and the UK government quota. A Canning Committee will be formed from Australian Meat Board members and Treasury, Supply and Development, and Commerce officials with powers under National Security Regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Melbourne
Australian Meat Board
W J. Scully
Department of Supply and Development
United Kingdom
Australian Meat Would
The
Treasury, Supply and Development and Commerce
St Tomary
Minister Woo Scully Considers Wheat Storage Reforms
In Canberra Minister Woo Scully urged divine consideration of storing bulk and labeled wheat in Australia. He noted the current system places state handling authorities under veiling conditions and urged Commonwealth takeover through the Australian Wheat Board. He is investigating and would act in agreement with Wheat Board, backed by major grower representation seeking protective action for growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo
Woo Scully
Canberra
Australia
Commonwealth
Australian Wheat Board
Members Nominate Themselves In Peculiar Chair Race
A by election for chairman of the ity County Conneil last week drew self nominees and a draw from a hat to determine elimination. Cy Harding was chosen amid shuffled candidates as the council's chair candidate after the retirement member did not seek re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity County
Conneil
Amymay
Ety
Harding
Cimmell
Cr Harding
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Savion
Fous Bey
Gil
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Cnust
Soreen Brown
Ce. Piy. Ltd
Kant and Liverpoat Streets
Sydney
UTA
Sorina Tyne
John Shearer
TT. Robertson & CO
Newcastle Wool Appraisement Centre
Nenco
Pioneer Company
Commonwealth Wool and Produce CO. Ltd
Neastle
AL A Reta
Barrabaim
Boggabri Returned Soldiers’ League
South Australia
D. Feilen
Mr. Essington Lewis
J. T. Robertson & Compas
Manilla
Tilux
Bts
OLE Manupacturers
James Hardie & Coy. Pty. Ltd
CNR
York and Barrack Sts
G.P.C
M. C. MacKenzie & SC
Teoth
Pune
Iooometer
Mercury
HSL
A. C. Veness & Sons
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