01 Feb 1945
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1945
Page
1
The fall federal cabinet decided yesterday to grant postwar preference to all members of the fighting forces and to civilians whose employment brought them into contact with the enemy. The policy covers service personnel, wharf laborers, seamen, and other workers connected to wartime duties.
The Civic Club held a dinner at the Railway Refreshment Rooms with about 44 people including servicemen and visitors. President J A Presvi chaired, B Chappell prepared dinner, speeches welcomed guests and highlighted club work for men of the various units.
A pregame note highlights a memorable night featuring the film Memphis Baile with tastes and teas. The writeup mentions standout moments and crowd reaction, praising the screening's energy and cinematic appeal.
Mr George Wilkins told a Times representative a special committee will regulate rationing of feed wheat. The panel aims to set procedures for distribution, support for farms, and ensure supplies for flocks and workers while monitoring prices and access.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a theft involving trains and goods such as cigarettes and arms. Names and places are unclear, but reference to a community trains and a suspect or victim appears. No clear dates or definitive locations are readable.
Readable bits show an event selection at Fay with references to shots and lines. Names and places are unclear in the fragment, but the core action appears to be a selection tied to an event or competition.
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