Public meeting called on debenture plan for Show and Sports Ground
Trustees of the Show and Sports Ground Trust move to launch an interest free debenture scheme amid strong support from Mr F C Wall and the Wellington Combined Race Club. A public meeting is set for Monday July 10 at 8 p m in Municipal Council Chambers to discuss ways to liquidate the debt and relieve the heavy interest burden.
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Times
F. C. Wall
Wall
Combined Racing Club
Geo. Wilkins
Wellington
Wellington Show and
Race Club
Wellington Times
C W A Younger Set Plans July International Day
At the July meeting of the C W A Younger Set, International Day Great Britain will be celebrated with a guest speaker. Members anticipate a pleasurable evening. The celebration and a street stall next week were discussed at the Monday night monthly meeting.
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C.W.A
Great Britain
Macquarie Warmth Offer Promises Slashed Heating Costs
Residents confront rising energy bills as Macquarie announces a new warmth service aimed at reducing costs. Officials say the plan safeguards households with capped rates, while critics warn of hidden fees and long-term dependence on subsidies.
Australian servicemen cricketers form POW tour team
Report from Melbourne says sixteen Australian servicemen cricketers, prisoners of war, are uniting with players in England to form Australian Services teams to tour and play against an all England eleven. Former test batsman Lindsay Hassett is considered likely to participate.
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Melbourne
England
Lindsay Hassett
Bribe Denial From Moonee Valley Racing Club Secretary
Mr. Alister Clark, chairman of the Moonee Valley Racing Club, said the club at its meeting yesterday confirmed the secretary S. Cox denied a bribe was offered to a tramway respect services to the fixed event last Saturday.
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Melbourne
Alister Clark
Moonee Valley Racing Club
S. Cox
Rise in meat prices announced in New South Wales
The Prices Commissioner Professor Copland announced yesterday that retail prices of gravy beef ribs and topside may rise by 1d per lb in NSW from today. He said the increase will apply only if resulting prices stay within the established ceiling prices.
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Canberra
Professor Copland
N.S.W
Tobacco Cut Labour Shortage in Australian Factories
Customs officials warned Melbourne yesterday that the August tobacco quota for civilians may be reduced due to a labour shortage in tobacco factories, especially in Sydney, and a rise of about five percent in absenteeism among women workers at Melbourne and Sydney plants during the last two months.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Flying Tigers Don't Miss Harrigan's Kid on Program
The notice promotes a double feature titled Flying Tigers and Harrigan's Kid scheduled for next Saturday. Book early to secure seats and enjoy the combined programme.
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Flying Tigers
Harrigan
Wellington Show Society Nearing Freehold of Recreation Grounds
Topicalities praise progress toward ownership of Wellington’s recreation area by the Show and Sports Ground Trust. A £400 carnival profit and £257 in cash donations reflect strong local support. The Racing Club backs an interest free debenture plan to raise £5,000, aiming for debt free development and rapid beautification, with a public meeting urged as a war rally style mobilization for community funding.
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Show and Sports Ground Trust
Wellington
Lik
Herit
Race Club
Radio message brings good health news from POW Col Oakes
Mrs R F Oakes of Glenside Maryvale reports a Tokio radio message from Lt Col Oakes confirming he is in good health and conditions are good. He has been a prisoner since the fall of Singapore, and this is only his second message in about two and a half years. He mentions receiving correspondence from his wife and notes Col Anderson, VC, who led their unit, is also in good health.
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R. F. Oakes
Glenside
Maryvale
Tokio
Col. Oakes
Oakes
Singapore
Queensland
All India Letter Service
Malayan
Col. Anderson
New Zealand Casualties in Italy Up to June 1
Auckland report lists Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force losses in Italy through June 1. Killed 1020, wounded 2913, missing 125. Reliable tally announced last night from official sources.
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Canberra
Auckland
N.Z
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Italy
Public spirited drive to finalise matter on the spot
The writer argues for immediate finalisation at the scene to avoid heavy burdens. They claim interest at current rates is manageable and that a quarterly ballot would minimize losses, while the overall community gain would be immense and momentum would grow as the objective nears. Citizens are urged to join the effort.
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A. E. Fuller
J. M. Whiteley
R. C. B. Barton
D. H. Barton
H. Johnston
P. L. Bond
Racing Club
Trust
D. V. Roddy
Fuller
C.W
Macquarie
News BY Wire
P.O.W
Anderson, VC
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