Australia Must Build an Effective Force for Emergencies
The call stresses that Australia needs a strong national force for international crises. Citizens are urged to join the Citizens Military Force training as the best way to create a capable core of trained troops. Units will form lasting organized units with men ready to lead as officers and NCOs during war. Training is pitched as a top spare-time activity and offers advancement prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
C.M.F
N.c.o’s
Trespass Warning Over Wool At Curragundi
A note warns that any person or persons found trespassing interfering with property or removing wool from Curragundi will be prosecuted regardless of who they are. The warning is signed Peter Winter dated 14 February 1951.
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Kilkenny
Kirkconnel
Encouraging Country Self Reliance Moves Towns to Action
In the House of Representatives Mr L J Failes praised country towns for self reliance. Baradine raised 2500 pounds to build an aerodrome with land, strips, beacons and a wind sock and now has thrice weekly air service. Dubbo gathered 20000 pounds for a civic centre and war memorial. Hill End, once 30000 population and a Sydney Stock Exchange influence, shows how districts evolved from mining to broader economic impact.
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L. J. Failes
Lawson
House of Representatives
Australia
Baradine
Air
Dubbo
Hill End
Sydney
Stock Exchange
Applications Granted at Municipal Council Meeting
The council approved Dairy Supervision Act registrations for Mrs. E. McNamara and Mr. D. Bevson as dairy and milk vendors. They also received a Labour Dept letter about permission for T. A. Sampson and Sons to operate an Ice Factory on Arthur Street, with no objections. The issue was printed in Manilla NSW. A Hill End note records 665,5520 oz of gold valued at about £10,316,000 and a week of local celebrations. The message urges self-reliance and citizen effort beyond budgets and gov action.
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Dairies Supervision
E. McNamara
River Street
D. Bevson
West Manilla
Dept. of Labour and Industry
T. A. Sampson and Sons
Arthur Street
Hill End
Rising costs spark grim household woes and fears
The piece laments spiraling prices across food and soft goods, noting potatoes and onions soar, bread and butter rise, and staple items become luxuries. It warns of strain on budgets, wage-price gaps, and the risk of social unrest as costs bite households. It also touches political tension around Mr Chambers and opposition actions affecting government stability.
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Chambers
Nsw
Ben Chifley
Adelaide
Victoria
Stan Keon
John Mullens
Cribters Greeting Cards Now Available at Office
Manilla Express notes a good selection of greeting cards and printing services. Orders for personalized cards with names and addresses are being taken, complete with envelopes. order early to avoid disappointment.
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Manilla Express
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Royal Australia
Hunter River
Lancers
Peel Street
Tamworth
Cral
Aucrafiong
Cambel
NEW Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency CO. Limited
Marsh Walters
Scott
P.O. Box
New Zealand
Marsh Walters & Scott
J. A. Byrnes
Shim
Peter Winter
George Arthur Greaves
Manilla Street
Manilla
State of
New South Wales
General Motors
Holden
Holden Motor Body Works
South Australia
General Motors (Australia) Pty. Ltd
General Motors-Holden’s Ltd
Sir Edward Holden
K.B
Clifton’s Pty. Limited
Tet Progress
Atlantic
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