Editorial Sugar Production Critique and Call for Reforms
The Rationing Commission should expand extra sugar supplies for home jam, arguing sugar restrictions are unnecessary. In the Richmond River area sugarcane remains undercut, with half the crop cut and the rest left standing. farmers told to dispose of crop as stock feed. The piece urges wartime controls be eased and sugar production boosted to ease shortages. A Juvenile Ball notice follows: on September 13 at Memorial Hall at 3 pm prizes up to 10 shillings 6 pence for best fancy costumes in several categories.
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Richmond
Australia
Stralin
B.O
In Italy the Gotlie line breaks to depth two miles
A report notes that in Italy the Gotlie line has fractured to a depth of two miles, indicating a significant structural disruption with potential geological implications.
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Italy
Manilla Race Club History Photo Caption
Standing left to right are Cleave Vincent W Mitchell handicapper H Dimmock secretary J Clark H Stoddart RB Mackenzie Arthur Baldwin W H Bignell J F Wearne clerk of course Seur President Chas Baldwin Bestanter. Sitting Dr L B Ellis. The text notes the committee from 45 years ago with names and roles as preserved in the Express.
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Cleave Vincent
W. Mitchell
H. Dimmock
J. Clark
H. Stoddart
RB. Mackenzie
Arthur Baldwin
W. H. Bignell
J. F. Wearne
Sittin
L. B. Ellis
Chas
Baldwin Seur
A. Bestanter
Homas
Kenge
Ira
Croix De Guerre Tale of a Wounded Soldier
A veteran recalls a comrade scarred by war and pain who, despite surviving, faces endless bureaucratic barriers in Australia. The tale laments rigid welfare rules, rationing coupons, and inflated gatekeeping by ministers, contrasted with the soldier’s fragile welfare and six young Australians awaiting support.
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J. P. Abbott
Mle
Ats
Department of War Organisation of Industry
Copland
Manila News Briefs Highlight Local Movements and Honors
Mrs McCrossin of Sydney with Miss Tidy McCrossin holidaying in Manilla with sister Mrs Hartley. Three Manila Flea Brigade members ONeill Austin Smith and Elliott to wear red chevron after 10 years service. Death of Mrs M A Tutt sister of Manilla resident Ernest Tower reported from Inverell. Aug 1 Singapore telegram says Cpl G J Bingham son of Manilla resident W L Bingham is well.
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McCrossin
Sydney
Tidy McCrossin
Manilla
W. D. Hartley
Manila
Sir Howard Florey Visits Canberra
Walter Florey, co discoverer of penicillin, is visiting Canberra. The renowned scientist travels to meet officials and discuss ongoing medical research collaborations.
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Sir Howard
Walter Florey
Canberra
Wood's Great Pepper Cure for Goughs and Colds
A brief notice promoting Wood's Pepper Cure as a remedy for coughs colds and influenza. The ad highlights its claimed effectiveness and availability in local shops.
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Wood
Goughs
Unbleached and White Sheets Pricing Note
Fragment notes list sheet sizes 54 by 90 and 78 by 90, plain and twill weaves, with coupon counts and price per pair. Mentions 54 by 90 white sheets with coupons, tied to unspecified prices and a final numeric 3/104. No clear event or outcome. reads as a price sheet fragment.
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Wood Depot
Victoria
J. H. Coote
Post Office
Jack Grady
T. Hiscox General Carrier
Rowan Street
Price Pyard
M. C. Mackenzie & Sons
Bydney
York Street
Barraba
Glen Innes and
Despwater
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