Abolish State Parliaments in NSW Government Plan
The NSW Government announces no further spending on unemployment relief while critics say it taxes the public via a reimposed unemployment levy. Voters recall prior promises as the government trims costs but funds remain directed to other programs amid wartime strain. Prime Minister’s stance on abolition of state parliaments surfaces as a fiscal and political issue.
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Nsw
Jas
Sail
Mtg
Tieele
Latior
Avis
Yonkers
Ntl
Enticement to revolt and salvage news from Manila
Reports discuss Sir Stafford Cripps mission to unite empire differences and urge Britain to offer unprecedented incentives. Notices invite salvage participation in Victoria, with Mc G Lovell highlighting waste paper use for war material. Naval battles near Java mark Allied losses, while Australian production and grasshopper plagues affect Manila region. Stock sales and farm notes close the item with local farming updates.
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Stutford Cripps
Aintin
Lintain
Tada
Stafford
Charcoal Production Plan Approved by Connel Council
At a Saturday afternoon meeting the Connel Council agreed to cooperate with the Premier's request for Connel and private burners to boost charcoal production and burning direction within the Shire. Mr J P Holmes of Public Works outlined the aim to raise output amid fuel shortages, with current private production negligible and government output about 450 to 500 tons weekly. The council will distribute charcoal, fix prices, and note that production must rise by 500 tons weekly by April 10, with private burners starting in the district.
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Conneil
Conneils
J. P. Holmes
Department of Public Works
Antil
Nsw
W. J. McKell
Mideovony
Connrils
Halmes
Hinse
Holmes
Tash Weel
Tetail
Local Manilla War News and Social Notes
Mr and Mrs J W McDonald of Glen Garry Namor Street Manilla report their son Sgt BR McDonald has earned a commission as lieutenant. James Young of Coutt Street Manilla advised sons Mex and Adrian have arrived safely in Australia from the Middle East. Reg Grantham wires he is back in Australia from Palestine. Mrs Gore of Manilla Street says husband arrived back in Australia from Palestine. Mrs Fett’s son Perlven Toro Pleto has arrived in Australia from the Middle East. Mr and Mrs W Ryan announce son Seir Norman Ryan arrived in Australia from the Middle East. Dr ELS Thomas formerly of Manilla now Captain’s Plat seeks to reconnect with old friends. Miss Nancy Catter and Miss Fave Capel finished practical hospital work at Manilla District Hospital. Mrs Morris (nee Joy Swank) and daughter Tan of Toowomba visiting W Swaht of Manilla. Miss M McLean returned to Sydney after several days in Manilla. Market report notes higher values: cattle £13 cattle vealers £13.
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J. W. McDonald
Glen Garry
Namor Street
Manilla
Aye Just
Sgt
BR. McDonald
James’ Young
Coutt Street
Mex
Adrian
Australia
Middle East
Reg. Grantham
Palestine
Seir Norman Ryan
Vick
Tia Isttor
Els
Thomas
Captain’s Plat
Nancy Catter
Fave Capel
VAD
Manilla District Hospital
Morris
Miss Joy Swank
Tan
Toowomaba
W. Swaht
M. McLean
Sydnex
Manill
Street Stall for Pacific Island people and local goods
The Manilla WNILS to hold a Saturday Street Stall to raise funds for Pacific Island civic causes and local stations. Ail stocks and oils including Fy Oils Catarsenite and My Traps will be on sale at J T Robertson and Co with sheep drench available while stocks last. Obituaries note Mrs Lila Wilhelmina Blair of Court Street Manilla died suddenly after a long illness, aged 57. Funeral services were held at the Church of England with Rev A Battersby officiating. The death of Mrs Frances Caroline Doyle, in her 79th year, widow of Chel Putville Doyle, in Manilla District Hospital March 10, is reported. four daughters and son Robert Doyle survive. funeral arrangements were held from the Church of England with Rev Buttersby officiating.
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Manilla Wnils
Pacific Island
Cvicugos
J.T. Robertson and CO
Lila Wilhelmina Blair
John Blair
Court Street
Manilla
G. Maxwell
Sandy Hollow
Denman
Hsband
Manilla Sinee
Toby
William
Raab
Cyril
Way
Garrison
Newcastle
Brie
Hay
Clive
Melitin
Largs
Mel
MC. Baker
Kentucky
Muriel
Madge
Melby
Churc of
England
A. Battersby
Manilch District
Frances Caroline Doyle
Chel Puttviele Doyle
Robert Doyle
Church of England
Buttersby
Bowls Matches Schedule and Recent Results
Wednesday draws Kennedy v McDonald Tisher and Blanch versus North and Scott. Sunday teams include Bignal Ogle Rodgers and Haywad versus Kelly Belford Byrnes and Scott Bigall Smithers North Kennedy versus Wishow Gannon Wearne Blanch Blair McDonald James and Davis versus Copland Bowler Watts and Straitt. Rodgers Wearne beat North Scott 19 18 in Pais Championship. Bisher Guald Himes Davis beat Kennedy Padmora Swain Byrnes 85 20 in Ade Rinks. Gannon Wearne defeated Signals 17 13 in B Grade Pains.
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Kennedy
Rodgers and Wearne
North
Scott
Bisher
Guald
Himes
Davis
Kenned
Padmora
Swain
Byrnes
W. Gannon
W. B. Wearne
J Signals
Assistance for Pacific Island Evacuees Stall
Charity volunteers in Australia plan a street stall next Saturday to aid Pacific Island evacuees arriving with little clothing or funds. Many women and children left behind husbands and relatives, and donors are urged to provide clothing materials and other aid to support the evacuees.
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Halyi
Pacific Islands
Australia
Manila
Daylight Saving Ends March 31
Daylight saving ends on March 31 with clocks set back one hour at night. The extra hour is available for late risers the following morning, and another daylight saving period is expected to resume in September.
Day of Prayer Observed Across Manilla Churches
Rev. H McDonald urged communion and fellowship with God during the Combined Intercessory Service at the Methodist Church Sunday night. All Manilla churches were well attended for the special day of prayer seeking wardance and strength in these difficult days.
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H. McDonald
Manilla
Volunteer Defence Corps to form mounted units countrywide
Major General Richardson announced authority to form mounted VDC units at country centres. Recruiting farmers to provide horses and saddlery, with riding gear to be supplied later. A census showed 160 suitable horses in Binnaway District as the drive to expand the corps continues.
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Volunteer Defence Corps
JD. Richardson
Ds.c
Heapenay
V.D.C
Lane
V.D.O
Binnaway
Bimmayway
Richardson
Australian People's Defence Congress in Sydney March 21
The Australian People's Defence Congress to mobilise citizens behind defence services gathers at the Presbyterian Assembly Hall Sydney on March 21. Convened by the Australian People's Defence Auxiliary to unite municipal councils political party branches churches and cultural and sporting bodies for civilian readiness against invasion.
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People's Defence Congress
Presbyterian Assembly Hall
Sydney
Australian People’s Defence Auxiliary
Ton T., Taviess
Jessie Street
United Associations of
Wonjeh
People’s Defence Auxiliary
Witz Ivieg Tempo T
Congress
Gordon Bennett
Australia
People's Defence Auxilary
Volunteer Defence Corps
National Mergency Services
Tts
Balty
Cushion donated to Manila Red Cross sold in raffle
A cushion donated to the Manila Red Cross by Mrs J M M Glover was disposed of and won by Mrs E B Clavie with ticket No 430.
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Manila Red Cross
J. MM. Glover
EB. Clavie
Darwin’s Raid Reaches Monday Patrol Front
A report notes ongoing military actions with casualties among allied and enemy forces. Details are fragmented but confirm an attack occurred on Monday with confirmed injuries and losses.
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Darwin
Raired
Thoes
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Bee
Hb, Pty, Ltd
Stobdart & Hayward
P.O. Box
Davis & Dugan Manilla Express
Davis, D. W. Dugan
River Street
Veness & Sons
Ford Dealers
Manilla Service Department
A. R. Fisher
Sir Stafford Crapps
Midian
Patel
Binpine Cole
Ain
India
Simpson’s Pharmacy
Lemason
A. C. Veness & Son
Mantlla
Army
Victoria Tarracks
Mc. G. Lovell
Manilla Yesterny
Lovell
Australian Paper Manacturers Ltd
Commonwealth
Java
Perth
America
Brad
Japan
New Guinea
RAAP
Quothar
Germany
Geo
Coote
PIC Badgery
Mandowa Shire
J. T. Robertson and CO
L. W. Blair
Mrs
F.C. Doyle
Day of Prayer
Department For the Army
T. Block Victoria Barracks
Mills
Alth
Kane
Government
The
Commonwealth of Australia
E J, Ward
Labour and National Service
Australian Peoples Defence Congress
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