Price of war army must be weighed against food
Editorial defends food policy in Canberra, argues Australia should shift focus from maintaining 800000-man army to boosting food production. It cites postwar aims, Pacific strategy, and calls for transport priority for producers, urging Prime Minister to pursue a decisive policy direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
W. J. Scully
Australia
Admiralty Islands
New.Guinea
Britain
Iceland
Solomon Islands
McArthur
Pacific
America
British New Guinea
Lange
Manilla War Fund Donations Acknowledged
Local patriotic fund contributions are listed with names and amounts led by Miss M Baldwin and C W Coote. The Noxious Weed Inspector Mandowa urges a final push to clear Yellow Daisy and Noogoora Burr along the Namoi River, praising current progress yet calling for one last effort to finish the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
O. A. Coote
G. A.doring
D. Boyson
Eric Bell
CG. W. Coote
Keith Smith
T. Ferry
Errol Coote
Vi. A.coote
Stan Wheeler
Wheeler
HL. Stieger
Fies H
Mandowa
Shire Council
Berry
Namoi
Manilla Parents and Citizens Meeting approves library funds
The Manilla Parents and Citizens Association met with President A R Macleod. They authorised 20 pounds for library expenses including magazines and a Sydney Morning Herald subscription, plus a 5 pound anonymous gift. The school will receive the Manilla Express free for the year and a sub committee will inspect grounds for improvements.
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Manilla
Kearns
Bowls Set Week Matches and Club Championship Play
Local green was the center of activity with the Club Championship elimination round. Brady edged Ayling 37 heads to 36 after a tight finish while Swain defeated Blanch 31 to 20 over 35 ends. Ogle beat Blair 195 to 93 in the consistency tournament. Other results: Gannon and Scott 20 18, Smith and Wearne 20 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Macleod
Still
Watts
Kelly
Fisher
B. Champ
Rep Brady
D. Ayling
Brady
Ayling
Blanch
Swain
Ladies Fashion Sale From mb and Showroom
Market catalog style listing floral silk outfits, coats, nightgowns, slips and vests with sizes, coupons, and prices. Items include milanese fabric gowns, peter pan collars, self lace trim, clover sashes, and cape sleeves in shades camelia pink blue green.
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S.W
SW. W
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manilla Patriotic and ‘War Fund
Parents and Citizens’ Meeting
Apy Savings Bank
Epuregs Ladies
Milanese Pyjamas
Pantettes
Childrens Pantettes
M. C. Mackenzie & Sons
Sydney
York Street
Barraba
Glen Innes and
Deepwater
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