Scout and Guide News and Upcoming Jamboree Plans
Scouts strive for 2nd class to qualify for the Pan Pacific Jamboree in December. Geoff Hughes and others advance tests. ANZAC Day service at Sun Shine with marching orders. Gilwell Park working bee May 2–3 for lodge readiness, cost 3 shillings. Guides expect a busy weekend with Lay, Anzac services, and hikes. Sunshine Brownies celebrate 12th birthday with a Gipton trip. Canberra shifts noted on government control and Bank Nationalisation debates.
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Geoff Hughes
Colin Bish
Charl, Bunting
Gordon Baker
Sunshine
Sunshine Scouts
Footscray
Hill Park
Gilwell
Gilwell Park
Cas
ADAG
Rents and Prices Referendum Debated by Liberal News and Views
The piece argues against permanent Canberra control of rents and prices, labeling it a Socialist plan to centralize power. It warns a Yes vote centralizes authority, while a No vote keeps temporary federal controls to revert to state governments when shortages ease. The author stresses state administration better serves citizens than distant Canberra officials.
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Chifley
Canberra
Labour Party
Socialists
Annival Picnic Highlights and Band News at Gisborne
The Annival Picnic at Gisborne went smoothly under ideal weather. Trophies were presented by Shire President Dr Barclay with thanks from Mr T Hyde. The committee expressed regret at Mr Geo Kirby’s absence and requested a letter to him. Races results include wins by Robert Elling sen, Jane Hodgson, Margaret Mason, Len Kutcher, Ray Clayton, Ken Pearce, Basil Townsend, and Arthur Beachley. The Band plans to attend the Anzac Day march next Sunday and Eight Hours Day procession Monday, meeting times noted. progress reports on Mr Gee, Kirby, and Mr Jack White are positive.
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Gisborne
Barclay
T. Hyde
Geo. Kirby
Kirby
Robert Ellingsen
Paul Campbell
Jane Hodgson
Margaret Mason
Jenifer Bautch
Len. Kutcher
Ron Crimmines
Betty Mason
Ray Clayton
Arthur McKenzie
Ken Pearce
Keith James
Allan James
Basil Townsend
Barbara Ellingsen
Arthur Beachley
Arthur Dodson
Ken. Pearce
June Ellsworth
Bourky and
Swanston Street
Pan
Trades’ Hall
Fat disposal plan aims at Britain through local depots
Authorities urge residents to send surplus fat to street depots for centralized collection. From there it will be processed and redirected as aid to the people of Britain, supporting wartime rationing and fuel needs through repurposed fats.
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Britain
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Scout and Guide News
Esadda
Shire Hall
Advocate Office
S P.m
1St Footscray Group Hall
Guide News
St. George's
Ist Sunshine Brownies
St. Albans
Sunshine Guides
Gipton
Frankston
Kathie
Cliss
Are
Australia
Maples
Nicholson and
Paisley
Footscray Hones
Malvern
Carlton
Fitzroy
Richmond
Glenferrie Rd
Lygon
Smith St
Swan St
Sydney Rad
Errol
Chapel
Clarendon
Forges
Gross
Winter
W. & C. Gross Chemists
Hampshire Road
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