Community stalls raise funds for school by local families
A Saturday school stall at the kiosk raised 26 pounds 5 shillings for all departments of the school. Parents and Citizens Association praised the help of both high and primary school girls, Wellington scouts, and volunteers who handled many tasks. Prizes included groceries won by Wood, cigarettes by Mrs. Bede Smith, and a parcel for Mrs. R. J. Smith, with Arthurville noted for L. Chandler.
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Thents and Citizens’ Association
Wellington
Wood
R. J. Smith
Bede ‘Smith
Rosehill racing results and Melbourne bout notes
Racing results from Rosehill acknowledge Nursery Handicap and several divisions with winners such as Bronze Orchid and Windbrook, plus Mentone and Cranbrook events with yields like Seacombe Handicap and Malt Brew. Boxing notes record Joe Delaney’s late rally for a stoppage over Ron Turner and a six‑round draw between Paddy Boxall and Reg Tozer in Melbourne.
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Rosehill
Bronze Orchid
Miss Canberra
Annie Laurie
Bizerta
Dick Farmer
Haridelle
Tennessee
Star Gold
Joy Giver
Code
Sir Francis Caspian
Dundas Flying
Rex Felt
Triad
Goose Boy
War Bird
Wellesley
Windbrook
Carlingford
Merrimba
Mentone
Melbourne
Seacombe
Anthony
Choke
Edmonton
Cranbrook
Solon
Estoppel
Wentworth
Ellesmere
Malt Brew
Huntingale
Legion Chief
Ascot
Hestia
Falkland
Lordoner
Joe Delaney
Ron Turner
Rushcutter's Bay Stadium
Nidht
Paddy Boxall
Reg Tozer
Fascist Beast Melbourne Meeting Bowed to Soviet Minister
In Melbourne on Monday the Red Allies faced a tense turnout as M. Vlasov, Soviet Minister to Australia, addressed a commemorative meeting. The speech marked a notable moment amid wartime tensions.
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Melbourne
Australia
M. Vlasov
Andrei Petrovitch
Vlasov
Australis
Allegations Spark Debate Over Tax Return Access
Brisbane Monday. Mr Bruce Pie M L A alleged that the Prices Commissioner Professor Copland had access to every Australian's tax returns. Pie said an arrangement existed between the Prices Commissioner and taxation authorities permitting the Prices branch to uncover profit levels of individuals or firms. He claimed manufacturers faced higher pricing for goods used in services or essential consumption than for civilian goods.
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Brisbane
Professor Copland
Bruce Pie
M.L.A
Prices Commissioner
Prices Branch
Pie
Famous Commander Visits New Zealand War Front
Auckland reports General Fri famous fight chief arrived from the Middle East on an official visit. He praised the New Zealand division as a second to none fighting force resting in Cairo. He noted after Alamein the Germans sought withdrawal from North Africa and cited 24,000 German prisoners and 2,000 casualties in Tunisia. He contrasted Italian defense of their homes, saying they fought to the last.
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Auckland
Fri
Oofcet
New Zealand
Middle East
Cairo
Alamein
North Africa
Tunisia
Manpower Raids Hit Perth Nightlife Districts
In Perth Western Australia on Saturday night manpower officials with civil and military police raided night clubs dance halls and all night cafes checking civilian identity cards and leave passes personnel and related documents amid ongoing manpower enforcement efforts.
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Perth
W.A
Hitler Faces No Rest as War Turns toward Key Battles
The observer marked the anniversary of Russia entering the war and warned that decisive battles were near, insisting that Hitler must be given no respite as the conflict intensifies.
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Russia
Hitler
Bowen Named Secretary of New South Wales Office
Sydney reports the late Mr. J. J. McNeil is succeeded by Mr. C. Bowen as secretary of the New South Wales office. The appointment marks a formal transition in the provincial administration, with Bowen set to assume duties in the near term. The move reflects ongoing adjustments within the NSW government amid posthumous leadership changes.
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Sydney
J. J. McNeil
C. Bowen
N.S.W
Queensland government records cash balance in May
Brisbane reports the Queensland Government ended May with a cash balance of £5,902,226, beating the previous high of £4,902,226 set when the McCormick Government left office in 1928.
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Brisbane
Queensland
McCormick
Branch of the A W F Active as Organizer for Years
The text notes a branch of the A W F with an individual who has served as organizer for many years, highlighting long-standing involvement within the federation.
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The
A.W.F
Wellington Races Entries Close for Show Ground Meet
Entries for the Wellington races on Wednesday June 30 close with secretary A J Bayly at 9 pm tomorrow. D Noonan in Orange also receives entries for the WORA. Six events are listed with bookmakers present, grandstand and lawn viewing, and the Wellington Hospital Ladies Auxiliary to run afternoon tea. A record attendance is anticipated if the weather stays fine.
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Wellington
A. J. Bayly
W.O.R.A
D. Noonan
Orange
Parkes
Forbes
Wellington Hospital
The Macquarie Screenings and Weekend Lineup
On Wednesday to Friday nights the Macquarie presents Escape From Hong Kong and The Palm Beach Story with a strong cast and a light hearted plot. Also showing tonight and tomorrow is International Squadron a RAF Foreign Legion tale and Sunday Punch a comedy with eight stars and a topsy turvy romance.
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Macquarie
Hong Kong
Palm Beach
Jap Rats
Joel MelCrae
Claudette Colbert
Rudy Hee
Claudette
Joel
Bigg
Rudy
International Squadron
Foreign Legion of the R.A.F
Pimme
Oneith
di Pictures
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P and C
Beng ‘Oy
RAF Coastal Command
MR. Pies
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