Wellington notes show army, hospital, and social events
Sergeant and Mrs J Ryan return to Wellington from holidays. Mrs Ryan resumes duties at Commonwealth Bank after convalescent leave in Goulburn. Orange visitors Mrs C Plowman and Heather join Mr and Mrs R R Payne for a weekend in Wellington. Mrs Payne senior turns 80 with a large family gathering, then travels to Sydney for a grandson's wedding. Eric Norman leaves for RANVR duties after two years in A T C. Engagement notices, bowling and racing scenes, and various local greetings follow.
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J. Ryan
Wellington
Ryan
Commonwealth Bank
Doc
Goulburn
New Guinea
E.W. Payne
R. R. Payne
Ware Street
Payng
Sydney
T.J. Payne
Ponto
Neville Payne
Mima Sparke
Payne
Ley
Petersham
Eric Norman
0. G. Norman
Maughan Street
R.A.N.V.R
Eric
A.T.C
Wellington District Hospital
G. F. Solomon
R. E. O' Halloran
Orange
O'Halloran
Iva Maria Blay
Reginald Blay
Ashfield
Blay
Neal
J. Masterson
Bathurst
Arthur St
Morrow
Asx Blue
J. M. Whitty
Whitty
Bigamy and Divorce Rise in Week Court Hearings
In Divorce Court Judge Bonney forecasts 5200 to 6000 divorces this year, up from 3890 last year. Sydney social workers report more bigamy cases in five months than any period since the war, including several service members. If trends continue, about 50 cases may reach the court this year, versus 22 in 1942, with irregularities in sex relations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Bonney
Sydney
Parliamentary debate and a charity ball at Spicer's Creek
The town plans a grand ball at Budgalong's Woolshed Spicer's Creek on Wednesday July 5 to raise funds for the Spicer's Creek Comforts Fund. Theobald's orchestra will play after a poultry supper. A parliamentary stumping event for wider Commonwealth Government powers is also announced for next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tong
Commonwealth
North Star
Censorship Report Standoff With Abbott Over Signatures
Sydney report on Parliament censorship committee interim findings shows the committee urging rationing commission controls on correspondence and censorship procedures. Mr J P Abbott MHR refuses to sign, signaling a political dispute during wartime governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Thue
Parliamentary Committee On
Forde
J. P. Abbott
M.H R
Actea
New Rent Control Anomalies Removed
Canberra announces government extends rent and hire controls to hotels and holiday properties. The order, gazetted by Minister for Customs Senator Keane, fixes rents at August 1 1939 levels as adjusted by Fair Rents Board. It ends anomalies from previous limits restricting control to rents under £10 a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Keane
Demobilisation Plans Outlined by War Cabinet
The War Cabinet outlined plans for demobilisation with Acting leader Mr Forde stating discharge would follow a set order linked to re establishment. The rate of discharge and swift demobilisation machinery were decided, with length of service as the main factor, and age and marriage also considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forde
War Cabinet
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Norrabri
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J. T. Reinhard
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Keith
Cowra
The
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June Edwards
Mt. Pleasant
Euchareena
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Lithgow
Mr. Hefferan
Six Wee's
Sergi
Alec Smith
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C. Edwards
Wollongong
Alfred Street
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Patrick Buckley
H. P. Buckley
Horace
Colin
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Noel
Ruth
Buckley
Cowra Dt Hospital
Chas. Walkden Brown
Charles Walkden Brown
John Stevens
RAAF
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E. J. Stevens
Cobborn Street
Brian
Germany
Times” Office
J. W. Harris
Griffith
Jim
Barrendong
W. R. Seppings
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Colonel Oakes
Frank Moore
Herb Leonard
Sid Brent
George Wilkins
Combined Racing Club
Mrs. Quelch
Jack Burke
Jim Carlin
Bob Wilson
West
Bob
Ken Howard
Reidy
Percy Street
Edie Brown
J. B. Wilson
L.th
Association
Baptist Church
Baptist Church and Friends
Fred Everett
Masonic
Bill Cousins
W. M. Cousins
Maryvale
H. Graham
Gation E
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H. D. Black
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