Volunteer Fire Brigades In Limbo Over Legislation
A review of compensation provisions for Civil Defence Fire Service volunteers sparked an inquiry into the status of volunteer firefighters. The 1942 Bush Fires Act amendments cover insurance and compensation for grass and bush fires, but the scope for volunteer brigades remains unclear as Jamestown Council and state officials defer advising.
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Civil Defence Force
O. H. Crouch
C.D.F
Jamestown Town
Fire Brigades Board
Fire Brigade
Nobbody
Crouch
Jamestown
Municipal
Gladstone Soldier Pte Jim Stewart Dies At Sea
Deep regret in Gladstone as Pte Jim Stewart AMc dies when the hospital ship Centaur sinks en route to New Guinea. A 24 year old son of Mr and Mrs Jim Stewart he served as a stretcher bearer in the Army Medical Corps and played for the local Gladstone football team. The Union Jack was flown at half mast in his memory.
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Gladstone
Pte
Jim Stewart
Army Medical Corps
Stewart
Empire Day Observed by Booleroo Centre Schools
On Friday last Empire Day was suitably observed at the Booleroo Centre schools. Special lessons were given in the morning while the High School combined with the Primary School to hear a wireless broadcast. At noon the two schools joined for a flag salute and the National Anthem.
Cream fudge recipe from Mrs J O Hatter
A recipe details making cream fudge using cream sugar and golden syrup. Boil mixture 15 minutes without stirring, then add vanilla and nuts, whip and pour into a greased dish to set.
Cheap Advertising in Daily Telegram and Published Notices
An old advertisement explains two cheap publicity options: telegrams cost one penny per word to one recipient, while published ads cost the same per word but reach hundreds of readers and potential buyers. It notes use for buying selling or finding lost items like an overcoat.
Vanstone Dentists Schedule For June 10 Sessions
Laura is offered appointment hours Thursday from 9 to 3. In Georgetown sessions run 3:30 to 5 on the same day. Adelaide Surgeries located on the first floor of Shell House, North Terrace.
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Laura
Georgetown
Adelaide
Shell House
North Terrace
Volunteers Fire Brigades Need Legislation Says Lawyers
Metropolitan Councils Association lawyers report that powers and liabilities of Volunteer Fire Brigades are not defined by statute. They conclude the Brigades require formal legislation. The finding is shared with Northern Councillors, the public, and State Legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Councils’ Association
Library adds new book suggestions protocol
The library invites suggestions for new books. Proposed titles must be approved and purchasable by the Committee. Four suggestion books are available in the library. Subscriptions cost five per quarter.
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Chevrolet
Australia
A. C. Read
Gadstone
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Farrells Flat
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A. C. Masters
BAKER
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National Library of Australia
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J. O. Hatter
Laubman & Pank Ltd
Gawler Place
R. G
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Wirrabara
Booleroo Centre
Radiotron
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Gordon Pearce
Cross St
P.O. Box
Jamestown Institute
Paul McGuire
Halliday Sutherland
Quentin Reynolds
James Taylor
Bernard O'Reilly
Ethleen Norris
D. L. Murray
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Philips Lindsay
Agatha Christie
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Lordhoff J. Hall
Simon Dare
Sarge
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John Rhode
Anne Duffield
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S. Fowler Wright
Maisie Grieg
Louis Bromfield
London Diary
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the Mill
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Malta
Morley’s
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S.W
E.O.S
Morley
Gohrns Washing Machine
Home Garden
Adanda Farmers Co-Op. Society Ltd
G. W. Skinner
Subway
Main Street
Brooks Bros
Vacuum Oil Company
Mobiloil
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Delvac
Vacdip
Vacmark
Petropine
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