Wheatgrowers discuss local committees for stabilisation scheme
In Sydney a meeting of Farmers and Settlers Association and Wheat Growers Union representatives reviewed nominations for local committees under the wheat stabilisation scheme. A panel of names was formed for recommendation to the Wheat Stabilisation Board, with 124 NSW district committees planned. The board will finalize selections and advise appointees.
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Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Wheatgrowers’ Union
Sydney
Nsw
Kendall
F.S.A
Boaneh
Lands Department
Melbourne
Lotteries for Hospitals Questioned by Archbishop
At St Andrew's Cathedral Archbishop Mowll urged that raising money for hospitals through lotteries is not a worthy method of recognizing their vital work. He asked if there was another way to sustain these hospitals without relying on questionable charity schemes offering little for much invested.
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Sydney
St. Andrew's Cathedral
Mowll
British scientists find answer to night bombing
Melbourne reported Prime Minister R G Menzies said British scientists had at last found the solution to night bombing. He expressed surprise if the Royal Air Force had not eliminated the night raiders before year’s end. He noted the nation's brightest minds had been working to blast from the skies the invisible enemy.
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Melbourne
R. G. Menzies
R.A.F
Concentrated butter fat shipment to Britain planned
Melbourne reports a trial shipment of three tons of concentrated butter fat will go to Britain soon. Commonwealth Supervisor F. Wigan says concentrates can be sent in ordinary tins as July refrigeration space tightens. The product withstands heat, retains vitamins, and is palatable enough for bread spread.
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Melbourne
Britain
F. Wigan
Dublin Raid Devastates Eire Capital In Night of Bombing
A Friday raid on Dublin left twenty three dead and over one hundred injured. Homes were destroyed and tens of families were left homeless as fires raged and anti aircraft fire battled for hours. The government confirmed German manufactured devices were used. Additional raids on southern posts were reported but few details released.
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Dublin
Way Out
Wadepread
Sai
Eire
Baltimore Notices and Local Family Updates
In the Baltimore district a farmer hopes a twin bullock colt will aid sowing. Mrs Charten returns home with her baby daughter. Mrs McSweeney is home from hospital after a severe illness. Miss Marie Gleeson is home for school holidays with her parents. Mr and Mrs T Gleeson host, with Mr and Mrs Kevin Wat of Sydney visiting. Mr Ken Mills returns after three months with the Light Horse.
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Gould
Ballimore
Charten
McSweeney
Misa Marie Gleeson
T. Gleeson
Kevin Wat
Sydney
T. V. Watt
Baltimore
Ken Mills
Light Horse
Counterfeit Five Pound Notes Reported in Suburbs
Police say only a few counterfeit five pound notes are circulating after several suburban business owners report being victimised on Saturday.
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Sydney
Evacuation of Crete Under Heavy Luftwaffe Attacks
About 15,000 British Australian and New Zealand troops were evacuated from Crete after thirteen days of fierce fighting amid constant German air raids. Maori soldiers from New Zealand bravely resisted with air support, though many troops could not move due to machine gun and dive bombing. The final evacuation totals and remaining forces were not disclosed.
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New Zealand
Crete
Armistice Ends Revolt in Iraq and Baghdad Returns to Normal
With the armistice signed in Baghdad the Rashid Ali regime collapses and Iraq moves toward independent government. The Regent is expected to arrive to establish constitutional rule while Baghdad lifts the blackout though traffic remains halted on streets.
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Irak
Bagdad
Rashid Ali
Ment
Syria
Iraq
Little River CWA and Comforts Fund Meet Arranges Fundraiser
The Little River branch of the Country Women’s Association and Local Comforts Fund held its April meeting at Mrs. W. H. Martins with good attendance. After business, plans were set for a forthcoming fundraiser to support the Comfort Fund. The next meeting will be at Mrs. H. Martins to finalize arrangements.
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Little River
C.W.A. and
Local Comforts Fund
Ladies and men's doubles tournament set for Sunday
A doubles event split between ladies and men will begin on Sunday at 10 a.m. The tournament features American players competing in both divisions seeking early round wins and advancing rounds.
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