Gifts to Red Cross and Remember the Day at the Palais
The Australian Red Cross received a £3000 donation through the Prisoners of War Pact division of British War Relief in America. At the Palais a stirring film Remember the Day stars Claudette Colbert as the central inspiration for two men, one bound for service and the other for a presidential bid. George Montgomery also features in The Gust of the Divanies with The Gust of the Divianes in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
British War Relief In
America
George Montgomery
Church Services and Australian Troops Report
The notice lists Anglican and Methodist services across towns including Manilla Eyensburg Milliwindi and Wongo Creek with Holy Communion and morning services. Separate report states Australian troops have captured a Japanese strong position on the southern slopes of the Uwon Stanley Range in an offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Manilla
Pan
Eyensburg
Milliwindi
NC. Dancombe
Chrysanthemum cultivation tips for soil and cuttings
The passage extols old soil improving methods, noting that intense cultivation loosens soil, conserves moisture, and prevents evaporation. Guidance covers lifting stools, taking cuttings from extremities, removing suckers, selecting medium sized shoots, and timing planting in late October with full sun and morning exposure for beds near walls or fences.
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Nee
Letter From Abroad Describes London Stay and Scotland Trip
Ray Baker of the B A N anti submarine service writes from London about Australia House and the Boomerang Club with facilities, meals, and comforts. He recalls visits to St Paul’s, the Edinburgh Castle, and Glasgow harbor tours, praising hospitality and the Scots trip during spring. He notes friendly Scottish towns, Overseas League hospitality, and fond memories of a London family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ray Baker
B.A.N. Anti-Submarine Service
Marsh Baker
Southbrook
Manilla
Australia House
Ray
Iruly
Boomerang Club
Harhex
Tondon
Lis
St. Paul
Wellington
Nelson
Scotland
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Glasgow-iles
Hilinburgh
Grow Vegetables Advert Says Sixpermy Packets Boost National Effort
A fragmented ad promotes growing vegetables to aid the national effort. It lists seeds including beans beets cabbage cucumbers lettuce marrow melon pumpkin parsnip squash and tomatoes. Packets priced at sixpence per packet or two shillings sixpence for five, with a plea to mention the advertisement.
Seed, Plant and Bwib Merchants Post Office Address
L. C Shepherd Bon Pty Ltd operates seed plant and bulb merchants with a posting address at Box 38088 Sydney. The terse entry lists business naming and postal box details for the Sydney firm.
Glasses Undertaken and Prices in Manilla Trade Notice
An advertisement from A. C. Veness & Sons of Manilla lists glassware undertakings and prices on River Street. The notice provides telephone contact 46 and identifies the firm as glassware and related dealer in Manilla.
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River Street
Manilla
A. C. Veness
TPORD
Notice on Violations at Willamby Prosecution Warned
Notice warns that any shooting hunting or fence interference at Willamby will be prosecuted regardless of persons. All previous permissions are hereby withdrawn. H. Hidson signs the notice.
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Willamby
Notice on trespass and stock protection at Pyrone and Clontart
A formal caution from BIGNALL warns that any person removing wood trespassing or interfering with stock on Pyrone or Clontart properties will be prosecuted without respect to persons All previous permissions cancelled.
Knowlton Manor Trespass Warning
Property owner L. M. Stratford of Knowlton Manilla warns trespassers that any person found on his land will be prosecuted without regard to persons. The terse notice serves as a legal stand against unlawful entry on Knowlton property in Manilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Manilla
L. M. Stratford
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Manicla and
Market Streets
Nenco—Newcastle
Pioneer Company
Commonwealth Wool and Produce CO. Ltd
NENCO
Newcastle
Rex
Ncastle
Nonco
N'castle
C. Wilshire & CO
Rennies
Peters
Digestif
Rollewe
Indigestion
Wongo Creek
Judd
Davis & Dugan
Davis
Service Department
A. R. Fisher
Simpson's
SUR Auto Electrical Repair
Teomble A c. ‘Veness & Son
Moss Vale
Upper
Byrnes
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