Wellington News Notes and Local Personalities
Mrs Wy Larant received word of her brother Robert French’s sudden death in Rabaul Lew Guinea. The deceased was the eldest son of Mrs French of Sydney, and the family once lived in Wellington. Various social notes follow including engagements, marriage celebrations for Craine Hughes, and a farewell party for Mr Ted Sloane. Local figures such as Mr OC Bieler inspector of Dubbo, Mr Fielder, and others are mentioned along with community milestones like Burrendong Dam support and a 600 mile wedding journey by Mr Hughes’ father.
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Wellingon
Deewused
Wellington
Tuesda
Bieler
Stovl
Dubbo
Fielder
Actiol
Paul
Bathurst
eGo. Mahaflington
Japanese relations with Aust clarified by Tokyo official
Sydney reports that Japans Consul General stated there is no quarrel with Australia and that friendship will not be replaced by any other relationship. The message emphasizes continued amicable ties between Japan and Australia.
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Sydney
Japan
Australia
Vessel Held Up By Seventy Seamen Walkout
Seventy sailors walked off the vessel in protest causing a halt in operations. An effort is underway to settle the trouble and resume work.
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Sydney
Tax increases hinted with 1941 42 budget
Sydney reports that Acting Prime Minister A. W. Fadden said no new Federal taxes would be imposed in Parliament starting March 12, but taxation increases could be likely when the 1941 42 budget is introduced, probably in November. The brief note outlines anticipated fiscal moves during the wartime budget planning.
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Sydney
A. W. Fadden
Munro Family Welcomes Firstborn At BindaIwal Private
Mr and Mrs Munro of Cumnock celebrate the arrival of their firstborn son at BindaIwal a private hospital. Val Manning, daughter of J Manning of Simpson Street, underwent appendicitis surgery at Allenville private hospital and is recovering. Kevin Ryan, son of Clive and, underwent appendicitis surgery at the District Hospital on Tuesday with satisfactory progress.
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Munro
Cumnock
Binda 1 Wal
Val
Poor public support threatens Wellington Rugby League
The Wellington rugby league faces a crisis as the annual meeting drew few enthusiasts and attendance likely fell due to competing events. Officials warn that league survival depends on public backing, noting many young men are away with milita or compulsory service. A further annual meeting is set for Thursday at the School of Arts at 6 pm to revive interest and recruit supporters.
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Wellington
Reds
Os ‘Arta
School of Arts
Wolfington
Hs) Hhemas
Donors Hide Identity in Spitfire Fund Gift
A cheque for 7500 pounds is donated toward the Spitfire project in Sydney. The donors request that their names remain confidential, and no public disclosure of their identities will be made.
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Sydney
Spitfire Pla
Detectives seize 150 boots amid war contract probe in Wellington
Investigators yesterday seized 150 pairs of boots at a military store as part of ongoing inquiries into boot quality under a war contract. The piece notes broad concern in Wellington over town welfare and declining sporting activity with calls for public cooperation to revive community life and support for local sports and public bodies.
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Sydney
Defence Department
Australia
Wellington
Wellington J
Induw Teii
Australia Faces Surplus Apple and Pear Crop This Year
Huge surplus announced as Australia’s apple and pear crop tops over 1 million cases. Normal Commonwealth consumption runs at six million cases, with prices as low as 1 shilling per dozen. Authorities urged to manage and distribute the crop to keep fruit affordable for families and children.
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Sydney
Australia
Commonwealth
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