War and War Effort Across Australia in World Ties
The Prime Minister warns the public not to assume Hitler’s removal ends the German threat, arguing the Prussian system remains. Britain gains from Australian food exports sustaining wartime supply, highlighting Germany’s food shortages, Russia’s limited aid, and a strained Soviet transport system. Red Cross drives fundraise nationwide as Australians pledge long war support, with a Melbourne firm pledging monthly wartime donations totaling at least £1000 over three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Mena
Hitler
Goering
Goeb
Himmler
Ribbentrop
Poland
Britain
Germany
Russia
Red Cross
Australia
Melbourne
W S F Aids Second Australian Force
War Service Fund leaders of the old ALF form a unit to support men in training and abroad with comforts like woollen socks and food. The fund clarifies roles with Red Cross, notes a Melbourne Anzac House contact, and urges donations via G W Holland and Chas W Joyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.lf
W.lf
Red Cross Society
W.S.F
Red Cross
Numurksh
RSL
G. W. Holland
S.L.A
Chas. W. Joyce
Anzac House
Collins Street
Melbourne
Climbing Plants for Fences and Shelter
Garden Notes by J W Robinson of Ormond Plant Farm advises on selecting climbers for fences to avoid space issues and car scratches. Recommends roses on north or west faces with trellis, Virginian Creeper, Ficus Repens, Bignonia Tweediana, Thunbergia Gibsoni, Blue Perennial Pea, Clematis Montana Rubra, and fuchsias for shade. Notes Bougainvillea suited to sunny sides. if winter frost is harsh, lay branches along the fence and cover with tea-tree to prevent frost damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Victoria
Cuphea Firefly and garden notes for summer flowers
A horticultural note highlights Cuphea Firefly as a promising summer bloomer with bright crimson flowers and lavender tinge. It advises harvesting poppies before seed pods form to extend blooms, then covers kitchen garden tasks like weeding, bean varieties such as Epicure and Monarch, and pruning and mulching practices for perennials.
McEwen discusses disposal of Australia surplus products at opening of Tatura show
Speaking at the Tatura show opening, Mr J McEwen ALELR praised the Goulburn Valley fertility and the educational displays. He urged careful government handling of surplus primary products and warned against long term wool price guarantees due to uncertain production costs. He called for transparency on fat lamb pricing tied to Britain’s bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McEwen
Australia
McEwen
Goulburn
Europe
Britain
OIL SALE ADVERTISING CONTRACT NOTICE
A. W. Hyde is named as sole agent for first grade petrol and oils including 4 gallon tins of 19 shillings and a 4 gallon tin price. The ad notes spiral motor and tractor oils under contract with the Commonwealth Supply and Tender Board from Oct 1937 to Sept 1939. Pax first grade petrol touted as price stabilizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Supply and Tender Board
Pax
A. W. Hyde
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A. C. Venables
Numurkah
Regonian
Pkt
ASTOR
Volu
Loral Agent
W. F. Wall
Quinn Street
GME
Shamrock Hotel
Hamon
Caee WL Opticians Pty,lto 370
Bourkes’ Mein
National Trustees Coy. Yar
National Trustees
Executors & Agency Coy. OF Australasia Ltd
Queen St
Chamberlin
Loca
L Agente Campbell & Co
Numurkab
Numurrah Hotel
MHS A. J. Bourke
the Shamrock Hotel
Hteghered C.T.A. Howse
Best Brands Liquors
D. P. Simpson
Propriete
Second Australian Force
Aus
Alli
Gestapo
Empire
Argentina
New Zealand
the Academy
J. W. Robinson
The
Ormond Plant Farm, Pty. Ltd
Bennett
Melville Street
Ingramise
J. Ingram
M.V.C.A
London
Farmers’ Arms
Guenther's
Richmond NS. Brewing CO. Pty. Ltd
G. H. Morieson
Tecumwal
Morrison and Teare
Numurrah
Mutual Street
Melbo
Nathalie and Color
Morrissy and
Deane
Nathalia
Doobie
Shepparton
Little Colline Street
Russell Lupina
Mrs Butt
Lick Imei
Tharle Wi
Orange King
Thomas
Ike
Magnifica Traillie Pry Golden Privet
Su Winnipe Lown Rab
Yukatci Live
Lings Post Free City Depot
Empire Arcade
Flinders Street
Ormond Plant Farm Pty. Ltd
Ormond
Vic
W. Robitdin
W. Elliot and Sons Pty. Ltd
Melville Street, Numcrear
Phoss
Leader
A. ‘He
Merric Bras
Caen
T. P. McMahon Watchmaker and Jeweller
V.P.C
Flinders St. Melbourne
the Star Bakery
Melville-street
N. E. Coe
Bacchus Marsh
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