Macquarie Theatre Screen Offerings Featuring No Nanette and More
The Macquarie Theatre presents No Nanette a modern romance with songs and comedy on Saturday Monday and Tuesday. Also showing Hopalong Cassidy in outdoor action and the thriller Contraband with Veidt and Hobson plus the comedy Here Comes Happiness on the same programme.
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Macquarie Theatre
Rene
Offer Ag
Ten Foy Two
Screen
High Sierras
Hopalong
Cassidy
Canada Recruiting Campaign Exceeds Army Target
The arm campaign to recruit 32 090 for active service ended with 48 000 volunteers and 33 409 accepted. During the drive 12 000 joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and 3 500 joined the Royal Canadian Navy. In Quebec the army quota was surpassed by 22 percent.
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Am Arm
Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Canadian Navy
Quebec
Trade union to select delegate for Montreal conference
Melbourne news reports the executive of the Australian Council of Trade Unions expects to send a trade union delegate to the International Labour Conference in Montreal later this year. The Federal Government will be asked to permit immediate selection of the movement's representative.
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Melbourne
Ac.t.u
Montreal
RAAF reorganizes as operations separate from training
The Minister for Air Mr Mc Ewen announced changes to the Royal Australian Air Force separating operational from training activities, a reorganization presented on Thursday in Sydney by the RAAF leadership.
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Sydney
Air
McEwen
R.A.A.F
Equal Pay Movement Conference Urged for Union Action
A conference of unions backing equal pay for equal work by men and women is urged. The case is to be prepared immediately by the trade union movement and is expected to be held at the curfiest date.
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Melbourne
T H Frost testimonial appeal to close Thursday
The committee of the T H Frost testimonial requests donations at once to fund the tribute to the long time Wellington resident. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the fund will definitively close on Thursday. subscribers should send contributions to the secretary Mr Hullick or treasurer Mr A F Wild.
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T. H. Frost
Frost
Wellington
Chamber of Commerce
H. J. Hullick
T. Frost
Hullick
A. F. Wild
Wellington Apex Club Dinner Highlights Liberty Talk
The Wellington Apex club held its weekly dinner last Thursday with Fred Everett as chairman and Mr Frank Wilkins as speaker. His talk traced liberty from Anglo-Saxon times to Magna Charta and beyond, noting we are bound by many laws. A prominent member reportedly breaches numerous regulations, prompting questions from attendees. Hugh Devine visited briefly before reporting to Amberley Queensland, and the next dinner will be held August 20 with details via Harry.
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Fred Everett
Frank Wilkins
England
John
Tfe
Sydney
Wilkins
Apexian Wood
Hugh Devine
Wellington
Amberley
Queensland
Harry
New Army Call Up for unmarried men 19 and 20
Men who were unmarried or widowers without children on July 2 this year and who reach ages 19 or 20 in the year ending June 30, 1942 must enter for military service within 30 days from September 1, 1941. Enrolment forms available at post offices or training area offices. Penalty for failure to enrol is £20 or three months in prison.
Western Lands Debate in Legislative Assembly
Wilson of UCP in Dubbo urged Minister for Lands Mr. Dunn to guarantee equal land settlement chances in the western division for returned soldiers and civilians with first-hand western experience. Dunn replied land would be open to both groups, emphasizing western settlement needs.
Case of interneea Ratliff and Thomas revived before PM
Representatives of the A.C.T.U. renewed their appeal for Mr Ratliff and Mr Thomas to the Prime Minister Me'hourne on Thursday. Mr Menzies promised to place the case before the next Cabinet meeting for consideration.
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Me'hourne
Ratliff
Thomas
A.C.T.U
Menzies
War casualty figures show small percentage deaths
In the war, about 25 percent of Iaith and HMA engagements relate to ALT. swed, with 60 percent killed or died of wounds. Comparatively, 14 percent of similar forces became casualties and just over 1 percent died.
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Iaith
HMA
ARP Resuscitation Class Adds Members and Plans Series
Three ARP members M T B Anderson E H Martin and C Matthews join this year making 26 members in the respiration service. A second series of classes begins Monday at 7 30 pm in the Council Chambers. The course covers resuscitation and first aid with senior certificate exams conducted by a Royal Life Saving Society examiner after about five weeks and lectures to continue.
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A.R.P
M T. B. Anderson
E. H. Martin
C. Matthews
Regusica
Habler
Royal Life Saving Society
Church Notices for Wellington Parish and Surrounds
Wellington and nearby parishes list weekly service times including Holy Communion Evensong and children services. Denominations covered include Anglican Wesleyan Methodist Baptist and Mission services with dates times and key leaders such as Canon Homfray and Rev Ralph Sutton and Bishop Crocker.
Wellington public school gains repairs and improvements
Public-spirited gentlemen led by Mr Wallace and the Parents and Citizens' Association oversee yearly efforts at Wellington school. Improvements include modernised boy's wing with larger windows for light and ventilation, repaired fence and cleared playground, and repainting of the high school. The Department funds extensive repairs to aid teachers and pupils.
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Wellington
Bella
O. F. Wallace
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Wallace
Wellington School
pupIs
National Emergency Services John Ambulance certificates awarded
John Ambulance awards and National Emergency Service first aid certificates were presented after a Monday night exam. Dr Glasson oversaw 29 wardens who all passed. St John Ambulance Association Medallion recipients include Keith Anderson T Bart Bower F H Dong W S Job W R Lane F Sepping A Walker D Brestone Anderson Rest Crossl Haycock Loketin W Avi Jones D Mander Keble H Ling J C Marshman A P Martin E H Mathews C Moncrieff A Russell J Vane R.
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Avi Jones
D. Mander
Keble
Ling
J. C. Marshman
A. P
Martin
E. H. Mathews
C. Moncrieff
Russell, J; Vane
Royal Sceptre Wins Keen Finish at Kensington
In a tight finish at Kensington yesterday Royal Sceptre ridden by Darby Munro edged Lady Galadeer to secure victory. Other results include Ma'den Handicap with Street Roab Sparkler and War King prominent, and Flying Handicap first division won by St Fimo Benburh Brazandt with several contenders listed.
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Kensington
Royal Sceptre
Darby Munro
Lady Galadeer- Munro Roiners
Sparkler
Majora
Kentucky
St. Fimo
Benburh
Brazandt
Horse Racing Summary from Moonee Valley Fall Meet
In the Moonee Valley Hunt Steeple yesterday afternoon four of eleven starters fell during the race. Three of the four riders were amateurs and all injuries were serious. Winners noted include Melrose in Second Div Novice, Royal Sceptre in Kensington Handicap, Zeno in Three Year Old Handicap, and Silver Arbor in Welter Mile.
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Melrose
Kensington
Royal Sceptre
Lady Galadeer
Zeno
Double Dave
King Herod
Silver Arbor
Red Bruce
Macduff
Hunt
Moonee Valley
Prophecy lecture series at School of Arts Hall
The Radio Fellowship hosts a prophecy lecture at the School of Arts Hall this Sunday at 7 30 pm led by Pastor T Stewart Brash. A reward of £200 is offered for missing Bible text.
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Radio Fellowship
School of Arts
Uncertain Southeast Shower Outlook With Coastal Winds
Forecast calls for cloudy conditions with scattered showers in southeast districts and generally fine elsewhere. Moderate day, cold night, night and morning fog in southern and eastern districts. West to southwest winds stay fresh along the coast, easing by Friday. Sea remains slight to moderate with a swell.
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South East
Meeting of Importance at Wellington Council Chambers
A public meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday 11th inst at 7 45 pm to reconsider establishing a factory in Wellington, construct the Burrendong Dam, and finish work on the Maryvale Sandy Hillow railway. Town representatives are urged to attend and push these matters forward.
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Wellington
Burrendong
Maryvale
Sandy Hilow
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