12 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
The Campbelltown News
Location
Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
1
The piece argues for uniform wartime taxation to fund national needs while preserving State rights. It notes fears that centralizing power could erode governance, urges careful balance between Federal unification and local democratic control, and defends maintaining State Parliaments alongside a stronger Federal role.
Public notice announces the clothing and footwear rationing plan to start Monday 15 June. Ration tickets will be issued only on 13 and 14 June at polling places from 3 am to 5 pm, to civilian identity card holders over 16. Parents must obtain declarations for children under 16, and tickets for children go to their custodians. Lost books trigger proof requirements and a coupon deduction on reissue.
The Australian Red Cross reports costs for delivering food parcels to prisoners of war in enemy territory. From the war start to April 30 1942 the service cost £221 615, with weekly costs rising to £6 000 and projected £17 000 when sending to Japanese occupied areas. Each parcel costs £1 and contains about 10 pounds of food, distributed to Australian POWs in Europe. Prisoners of War Day aims to raise funds to maintain weekly parcel deliveries.
Australians will close the Second Liberty Loan of £35,000,000 opened June 2 and ending by June 23. The first loan drew 244,546 applications for £48,331,040, and the Curtin Government hopes for even greater success. Public subscriptions will push Australia’s war funding to about £180,000,000. War loan committees are expanded nationwide to spur subscriptions.
The Rt Rev C F Mc Alpine attended as Moderator for St David's Presbyterian Church 105th anniversary. Worship on Sunday included the Lord's Supper and nine youths received into church fellowship. Monday evening Guild Birthday Party drew a well filled gathering despite rationing influenza concerns.
The Moderator Rt Rey C F and Mrs McAlpine led a Campbelltown evening featuring Miss Nancy King and Miss Lilan Sproule with strong piano and vocal performances. Mr B A Kitt and Mr J Stradling sang as the Male Choir, while Rev Mortimore and Mrs Mortimore welcomed guests and reflected on St David's 105th anniversary.
The event closed with a vote of thanks by Session Clerk R V Cameron and Board of Managers secretary H Sue. The National Anthem was sung, and the guild hosted a sumptuous supper for all attendees.
Norma Jones and Richard A. Watson wed at St Luke's Church of England Liverpool on 23 May with Rev. F Myer officiating. Organist Miss O'Donnell and singer Miss Jean O'Brien performed during the register. The couple honeymoon in Manly after a reception at the Masonic Hall.
Miss Ida Sharpe and Aircraftman Frank Heffernan wed at St Patrick’s Church Menangle in ivory slipper satin with a tuberose veil and red rose bouquet. The bride, daughter of Mrs Lillian Sharpe, was given away by her brother Neville. reception at Camdens CWA rooms with families in black crepe. The couple plan a Brisbane honeymoon.
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