T and G Mutual Life annual report Melbourne 1941
The duty fifth annual report shows 159244 New Business policies valued at £14827338 in Australia and New Zealand. Accident Department issued 15050 policies valued at £4262991 plus £3059141 in accident benefits on 256398 policies. Income £26795205. assets £37037812. payments to policy holders £2970740. Interest on mean funds £4 9 11d. Surplus £894075 with £100000 set for contingencies. No shareholders. surplus largely to reversionary bonuses. Over 500 staff enlisted. Board praises staff loyalty.
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Melbourne
T. and G. Mutual Life
Australia
New Zealand
New Cobborn Shire councillors welcomed at Friday meeting
Deputy President Dr S Yeo welcomed Crs Gollan and Maurice as new representatives for B Riding replacing Sullivan and Masters. Dr Nott endorsed, predicting a hard but achievable high standard, with early strides. Gollan and Maurice pledged to uphold the record and keep disagreements at the table.
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Cobborn Shire
S. Yeo
Crs
Gollan
Maurice
Cr. Yeo
Sullivan
Masters
Nott
Dr. Gollan
Cobbera Shire Engineer Reports 1942 Works and Health Measures
At the monthly Cobbera Shire meeting Mr Allen presented a report on works status. The road from Gollan F.3.A. to M. Rowe's was passable but uneven with several rough spots, formation delayed to the new year. No funds for Georie Progress drainage. 1942 maintenance plan prepared but awaiting Dept approval. Health actions urge Dunedoo property owners to erect rear gates and ensure sanitary facilities. Pigs nuisance at Geurie south end to be abated. Report adopted.
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Cobbera Shire
Allen
Gollan F.3
Gollan
M. Rowe
Georie Progress Association
Dunedoo
Geurie
Macquarie Theatre showcases Ice-Capades and Bitter Sweet
The Macquarie Theatre opens with Republics Ice Capades led by Dorothy Lewis plus the mystery film Who killed Aunt Maggie. Also on the bill Bitter Sweet with J Nettie MacDonald and Nelson Eddy in Technicolor, and Fugitive at Large. Mayfair presents Gene Autry in Under Fiesta Stars and Hopalong Cassidy in Three Men From Texas on the same bill.
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Macquarie
Republic
Macquarie Theatre
Dorothy Lewis
St. Regis
New York
Miss Lewis
Maggie
Wistaria Hall
Noel Coward
Jeannette MacDonald
Nelson Eddy
Jack
Holt
Mayfair
Gene Autry
Mayfair Theatre
Wednysday
Autry
Cassidy
Local Officials Cited In Council Matters Confidence Boost
A fragment notes that Mead and Dr. Gollan had certain connections while he only asked Dr. Mantere about council affairs, a line that gave him confidence. The text suggests discussions or influence around municipal matters and trusted contacts within the council sphere.
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Dr. Gollan
Dr. Mantere
Council
Von Rommels Retreat Becomes a Rapid Rout
Cairo dispatch reports von Rommels Western Desert retreat fast turning into a rout with Afrika Corps in headlong flight and unable to be harried by Axis orders. Axis forces stretched over a wide area east of Benghazi show little resistance as General Headquarters notes disorganization.
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von Rommel
Desert
Afrika
Cairo
Benghazi
St Cairo
British troops occupy Derna and Makili as air strikes hit retreating forces
British forces advance in Cyrenaica with Derna and Makili seized without opposition on Friday. Air power destroyed numerous enemy planes and disrupted armored transport while forward mechanised patrols pushed west of Gio Giovanni Berti and Makili.
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Derna
Makili
Giovanni Berti
Cyrenaica
Fighting on Hong Kong Island as defenders resist Japanese
Japanese reports acknowledge stubborn resistance on Hong Kong Island amid fierce engagements at key points. In the Philippines, Japan has launched a vigorous assault on Mindanao, the large southern island, as combat continues.
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Hong Kong
Msask
The
Philippines
Mindanao
Tennis Final Decided In 42 Games Victory
The men’s section final was played yesterday morning despite heat with Arthur end and teammates defeating Keith Porter’s side by 42 games to 6. Results include Spratt and Sutton beating Everett and Murray, and Moore and Taylor facing Porter and Thomson. Ladies final postponed due to a player unavailable. Christmas and Boxing Day tennis events planned with picnics and community singing. The club notes war-related activity curtailing some sport but urges keeping tennis alive and welcoming casual play.
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Arthur Ened
Keith Porter
A. Spratt
H. Sutton
F. Everett
W. Murray
K. Porter
K. Thomson
J. Moore
A- Taylor
K Porter
Sen. Everett
Spratt
Porter
Sporta
Wellington
Japanese offensives and refugee flows shift in Malaya and Borneo
Forces report a forced landing at Davao on the south coast with no fresh updates from the ruined city. The Netherlands and Indian air forces spearhead defenses against Japanese air attacks on British and Dutch Borneo while Malaya sees Japanese efforts to outflank along the west coast. Refugees from Penang reach Singapore and Batavia as submarines and U S navy activity persist off the Pacific coast.
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Davao
Fing
Netherlands i Indian Air Force
Dutch Borneo
Malaya
Keds
Penang
Singapore
Batavia
Naval Opera
Offera
Washington
Ond
Pacific
Glenwood Party Raises 304 For Red Cross At Spicer's Creek
A Saturday Glenwood Christmas party at Spicer's Creek drew about 250 townsfolk for a joyous benefit supporting the Red Cross. Host Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Smith led a hardworking committee. proceeds totaled 304, with a pound-for-pound subsidy boosting the result to 404. The event featured a boys band, Santa, a Christmas tree, and prize drawings including a yacht and cakes won by local residents.
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Glenwood
Red Cross Society
Jin
Tno
Spicer
H. L. Smith
Spicer’s Creek
Santa Claus
Mra
E. Patterson
G. G. Kiss
Mn R.gove
John Smith
Arthur O’beckett
Greenham
Printed for J.D. Brownhil and Sons at the Wellington
A printer's imprint notes distribution by J D Brownhil four sons at the Wellington on Warne Street Wellington. The fragment identifies the shop and address but lacks a broader news context or event details.
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J.D. Brownhil
Wellington
Wallington
F. W.rownhill
Warne-St
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