Postwar factory reuse urged to save jobs and cut freight
A letter to the Minister for Post War Reconstruction asks the Secondary Industries Commission to keep war factories in operation or repurpose them to prevent job losses. It requests talks with New South Wales authorities on freight concessions and using surplus factories, citing public opposition to moving plants to country towns. The author promises to raise the issue with NSW representatives and explore viable reuses for factories connected to the honorable coalman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seconda: Industries Commission
Government of
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Secondary Industries Commission
Victor
Dedman Explanatory Letter Toward City Negotiations
A letter from Mr. Dedman to Mr. Brean discusses negotiations and difficulties in persuading executives and financial backers. The note notes limited progress and emphasizes obstacles in advancing business interests tied to the city and city factory concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Dedman
Brean
Dedman
Parkes Races Winners Highlight Local Meet
At Parkes races yesterday three of five events were won by Welling owned and trained horses. Wellington, with jockey P Rosen, rode a double while trainer A Evans found success with Gun Warrior Murti ba and Phalaran. Other notable finishers included Blue Can and Maven in strong fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Wellingon
Wellington
P Rosen
Evans
Gun Warrior
Murtiba
Phalaran
Factory reequipment needed for proposed reuse
The commission reports difficulty in securing peacetime uses for Bathurst and Orange factories due to freight, staffing, and relocation concerns. Negotiations aim to preserve installed amenities while negotiating acceptable reuses, but strong positions could endanger satisfactory proposals for future utilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Secondary Industries Commission
Bathurst
Orange
V Group
Gollan CWA Comforts Fund Reported Strong Saturday Stall
The Gollan CWA Comforts Fund held a Saturday stall at 6th inst. The takings reached £4 10s and additional items added about £48, totaling around £88 10s. Workers described the event as a delight and thanked all who contributed.
Girl Guides Hold Social at Coot Parish Hall
Members of the Girl Guides organized a social at Coot Parish Hall on Wednesday. Mr H Graham and Mrs D C Walker supervised with Mr Carl Jackson as MC, assisted by Miss E Everett. The evening featured singalongs, games, recitations, and a popular supper to close the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Guides
H. Graham
D.C. Walker
Carl Jackson
M.C
Mise E. Everett
Australian postal aid plan outlines three year roll out
The plan for developing and expanding Australian postal and telecommunications services anticipates a three year period with an estimated expenditure near £18 million. A prewar survey cited by the British Ministry of Information notes 29.5 million Britons mobilized across services or essential employment, out of a population around 39.25 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ministry of Information
Ota Lace
Marvin White
London
P A and H Society to Hold Show Next Year Meeting
The President invites all interested in the annual show to attend an important meeting on Thursday 28 June at 4 p.m. at the Agricultural Bureau Hall Avnera. A decision on dates and show details will be made. exhibitors are urged to prepare in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Whiteley
Agricultural Bureau Hall
RAF Concert to Feature Stars at Wellington Hall
The RAF concert tour comes to Wellington next week with four nights of entertainment in Methodist Hall. The programme promises a galaxy of stars including parade of dancers and a sleight of hand act by “Tony” with magic. Patrons are assured of a good night’s entertainment as the group tours the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Zem
Welton
Galaxy OF Stars
Tony
Am Uss
Charlie & Char
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Mr. Breen
Bren
Mun Welkith Ly
Aerigaareig
Aw Government of
New Sour Wales
Seema Industries
Ueable Progres
Ite Serie
Iff
Parkes Races
Berio Ag
Handiyay
Blue Can
Lauy Decir
Maven Hunaieap Vlubvilag Rosens
Bealheim Mae
Mute LW Ten
Smilay
Tereats
Thac
Fe Department
Missigny
Commercia
Liustry
Lihuette Bussibie
Oramge
Women’s Auxiliary of the
Disret Hospital
C.W A
Ferguson
Karen Coe Iason
Gollan
Comforts Fund
Gates
Harold Fertell
Vernon Foley
P. A. & H. Society
Avnera
Cig Ae Wru
Mersin
RAF
Servius
Ewig
le Tame
Tilak
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