Advant for Tyres and Ration Tickets Shrinkage Reported
Many motorists find their new ration tickets reduced by 20 percent or more affecting private cars, business fleets, and pleasure vehicles. Despite rallies, recruitment lags, with apathy in the country and only one rally in many towns. Max Schmeling reportedly killed in Crete amid German paratroop landings. denial by German sources. A band linked to the Gulgong Volunteer Defence Corps formed. Wellington town struggles with a small civic band. Minister Evatt aims to boost music education in state schools. local fife and drum band praised. Customs Minister Harrison and Calwell demand inquiry into profits of Australian Consolidated Industries Ltd. Municipal Council debates in committee. public exclusion criticized. Johnny Walker Cup Wellington vs Dubbo postponed due to flooded ground. Plumbing ads and rental costs noted. air trainees in Queensland training grounds cited. Outdoor sport halted by rain. council offers youth-for-work in parks. Cigarette shortage in Sydney noted. public urged to quit smoking. Dr Keble's Camphor promoted for colds. Tenders sought for electors lists. rain praised by farmers, cold weather unwelcome. Maritime rumour: four British ships sunk east of Greenland convoy. Kitty Foyle coming. Windsor arrest reveals a woman masquerading as a man for 18 years. Red Cross Spicer’s Creek announces bake sale to support Naval War Auxiliary wool appeal. Great Dictator shown for humor.
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Max Schmeling
Crete
Gulgong Volunteer Defence Corps
Wellingon Cu
Wellington
Evatt
A. Calwell
Lab
House of Representatives
Australian Consolidated Industries Ltd
R. D. Hi Cin
Dubbo
Normar Owens
Maughan Street
Queensland
Padre Gardney
Brisbane
Wellingston
LOCAL JOTTINGS Red Cross notes Queen Competition results
A Friday Red Cross gathering welcomed new members and reported totals from the Queen Competition. Spicer's Creek sub-branch contributed £11, American branch £6 7s, Wellington £ and overall £17 16s. Art union tickets for Rural Queen appeal raised £1 10s. Donations acknowledged include items from Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Bassett among others.
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Red Cross
Miss Barton
Spicer's Creek
Wellington
American Ten
New Minister Delights Dubbo Aldermen With Fresh Plan
Mr McGirr new Minister for Local Government shocks Dubbo Council but hearts glow with elation. Alderman Serisier proposes absorbing 400 pounds unexpended funds into a fresh programme. Minister asks for the programme next morning but agrees to delay until after the meeting. Aldermen hail “New broom” and wonder if Wellington council faces a similar fate.
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McGirr
Dubbo
Ald. E. B. Serisier
Ald. W.H. Leonard
Welington
Thanks to Friends for Sympathy and Help From McLeod Family
Thanks to all kind friends relatives and others for sympathy ecards flowers and thoughtful messages for their son Leslie McLeod and for others in Australia and abroad Also notices for a cook general job in Stuart Town a shop and residence to let in Arthur Street a removal notice from W D Austin boot repairer and a naval war auxiliary special appeal cake stall fundraiser in Nanima Crescent supporting the Red Cross Society’s appeal.
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A. C. McLeod
Wellington Rugby Team Wins In Orange After Rain Delays
The Wellington rugby union side beat Orange 11 to 8 after a tight match in which Cecil Moore starred with two late tries. Wellington fielded 12 players, with Orange providing the rest, and Moore broke clear on the wing to break the deadlock as the game wore on.
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Wellington Rugby Leafs
Dubbo
A.I.F
Wellington
Providence
Wollongong
Norman Miskell
Yeoval
Wests
Sydney
South Sydney
Balmain
Newtown
Canterbury Bankstown
St. George
Easts
North Sydney
Rugby Union
Orange
Mills
Welligton
Cecil Moore
Moore
Yates
Big Bowen
Wellington natives recount capture of 800 prisoners
In a letter from the front, Lance Corporal Fred Squires and Privates Fred and Leo Woollams describe an accidental capture of about 800 enemy troops and 32 officers after advancing on a non surrendering position. Leo Woollams was wounded at Tobruk. the family roots trace to Wellington and Lower Mookegawa.
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Fred Squires
Goulburn
Wo Dunne
Willoughby
Fred
Leo Woollams
Wellington
Rossmore
Fred Woollams
Bill Dunne
Leo
Hardin
Woollams
Prigate
Tobruk
Lower Mookegawa
Charles Woollams
A. A. Jeffery
Park Street
Wellington Weekend Personalities and Departures
A roundup of Wellington residents preparing travels and leave plans. Staff changes include Ren Heinke transferring holidays to Forbes and Sydney, R B Carson moving to Sydney, Les Staunton to Wellington, and various service members and families visiting or departing. A hospital update for Miss Enid Ryan and farewell gatherings for Miriam Carveth and Esther Abernethy with gifts and best wishes for Sydney.
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Wellington
R. B. Carson
Commonwealth Bank
Sydney
Les Staunton
Strathfield
Public Meeting in Wellington on War Supplies Works
A public meeting will be held in the Council Chambers Wellington on Thursday next at pm to consider ways and means of establishing Wellington war supplies works and other industries. A representation of all public bodies is urged. Mayor W W Savage Wellington June 2 1941.
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Squaller Bullock
E. Bullock
Bodan, Lara
Council
Wellington
W, Savage
Harvey Triman
Wellington show prize collection and guns rumor
The Wellington P.A and H Society requests quick action on prize collection and fundraising. Kimbell's serves tea and pies while profits from the show are donated to entrench funds. Reports claim a private test of a Tommy gun is under way and Australia may supply troops.
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Kimbell
Wellington
Wellington P.A and
H- Society
Sara
Norman Makin Unable to Visit Wellington Rally
Mr Norman Makin, member of the War Advisory Council, cannot visit Wellington to address a rally due to urgent duties with the Advisory Council. Mr J Smith had arranged negotiations to host him as a speaker for future men's rallies.
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J. Smith
Norman Makin
War Advisory Council
Wellington
Smith
Makin
Plellington
Advisory Council
Bulbudgeree Dairy Herd Sale at Glenwood
The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co Ltd Sydney and Maurice Pearce Wellington report a dispersal sale of the Bulbudgeree dairy herd held Thursday at Glenwood Pty Ltd. Buyers from Sydney Bourke Ny mn Dubbo Tullamore and Orange secured most of the herd with top bid £185 for a Woodside Ane One Count cow. A Jersey herd remains for sale due to labour troubles affecting Wellington Butter Factory prospects.
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Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co. Ltd
Sydney
Maurice FE. Pearce
Wellington
Secount
Glenwood Pty. Ltd
Woodside
Anenone
Thia
Smith
Food Waste Amid Plentiful Apples Sparking Debate
A district suffers fruit waste as apples the size of rock melons drop from over laden trees and rot. Restrictions of the Apple and Pear Act prevent sale or donation, prompting calls to identify responsibility for wartime distribution failures and waste of natural abundance.
Comforts Fund Donations Listed for Wellington Appeal
A list shows the Lord Mayor's Comforts Fund special appeal in Wellington raising £18 10s. Donations include Miss A Barton £2, Miss E Beckett £1, Miss Goulas £1, Anonymous £4, Mr and Mrs A McConachie £4 4d, Mr and Mrs He Le Smith £2 2d, and Mr and Mrs M G Cater £4 4d.
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Lord Mayor's Comforts Fund
Wellington
Barton
E. A Beckett
Gouglas
A. McConochie
He le Smith
M. G. Cater
The Mark of the Beast Lecture by T Stewar Brash
A illustrated talk argues for a single interpretation of Revelation 19. The speaker Brash presents the mark of the beast on the hand or forehead and warns of a coming trade boycott. A large crowd is expected Sunday at 7 30 pm in a heated hall with seating.
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T. Stewar
Wellington council Eyes decentralised defence expenditure
At council meeting Wellington officials plan a public session to push the New South Wales Premier for greater defence spending decentralisation. They seek to keep country towns populated by influencing both state and federal levels, noting the state has limited say on munitions locations.
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Wellington
New South Wales
Wellington Naval War Auxiliary Launches June 7 Appeal
The Wellington Naval War Auxiliary plans a June 7 appeal day to raise funds for woollen comforts and other aids for the navy. Cake and produce stalls, a jumble sale, and a mile of pennies will attract public support. dynastians will assist. Contact Mrs. W. W. Savage or Miss Shakespeare to cooperate.
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Wellington
W. W. Savage
Wig Discarded By New South Wales Speaker
The new Speaker of the New South Wales Parliament abandons the ceremonial wig, a long tradition dating to ancient parliaments. The shift mirrors a modern move toward informality, with Mr Clyne implying he can perform duties without the wig. The piece notes historians trace the wig back to early parliamentary history.
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New South Wales
Thomas Hungerford
Clyne
Ion
New State Government Promises Tax Abolition Decisions
The newly elected state government moves quickly to remove the wages and social services tax as war time costs loom. It pledges to fulfill selector promises while warnings arise that lost revenue must be replaced elsewhere. Critics note trade offs in social policy and unemployment tax removal amid wartime constraints.
New Munitions Factories Planned in State
Defence Department announces erection and equipping of three new munitions factories in the state. Land and preliminary arrangements are said to be in place, but no location has been disclosed. Wellington may not be among the selected towns despite prior assurances.
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Defence Department
Wellington
Coming Macquarie Attracts Wellington Film Season
Wellington lines up a string of forthcoming pictures with immediate release for Sporting B00 touted ahead of Maryland and Kentucky. Other bookings include Chaplin in The Great Dictator with Jack Oakie, Kitty Foyle starring Ginger Rogers, and the celebrated That Certain Something showcasing Australian girls.
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Wellington
Screen Preview at Macquarie Theatre Tonight and Tomorrow
The Macquarie presents Ethel Vance’s Escape starring Norma Shearer and Robert Taylor with Tugboat Annie as support. Also showing Andy Hardy Meets Debutante featuring Dianal Lewis and William Powell, plus Ride on Vaquero delivering action and drama. Performances run tonight tomorrow and midweek.
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Macquarie
Norma Shearer
Robert Taylor
Ethel Vance
Macquarie Theatre
Andy Hardy
Debutante
the Macquarie
Dianal Lewis
William Powell
Miss Lewis
Stair William Powell
Cisco
Cazcat
Machines of War and Britain's Struggle to Match German Power
The piece argues Britain cannot improve its war position until it can match Germany’s machines of war. It cites Greece and Crete defeats, noting courageous leadership but insufficient equipment to halt a heavily armed foe. It warns Britain is still in a painful process of catching up rather than achieving victory.
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Britain
Germany
Greece
Crete
Wellington's Opportunity to Bring War Factories
A public meeting is planned at the Wellington Council Chambers on Thursday next, 8 pm, to discuss attracting war supply factories and other industries. Town leaders urge a united effort to retain residents and invite investment, stressing a strong collective front as crucial to success.
Thieves Break Into Katoomba Town Hall Strongroom
In Katoomba on Monday thieves broke into the town hall strongroom over the weekend and stole about £30 from a cash box. Attempts to open a safe in the strongroom failed, though the safe held a large sum of money.
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Katoomba
Eastern State Forecast Details
Misty cloudy and showery conditions prevail over eastern districts and tablelands with chilly nights likely to bring frost. Winds shift from west to southwest inland and strengthen on the coast, with cold air and rough seas expected offshore.
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