Warning to Farmers on Petrol Shortage and Substitutes
A warning to farmers urges immediate action to prepare for possible petrol rationing within 12 months. George Wilton MLA, chief producer representative on the Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board, warns of a fuel shortage harming primary industries and calls for substitutes and self-reliance, including use of stationary engines and charcoal burning, to keep farming operations running if tanker supplies fall.
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George Wilton
M.la
Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board
Wilson
Britain
Australia
Iupuseibsle
Pest
Unite Notalit
Ferra
Hitler
Systema Facture
Amie Femleens
Private Earl Jowey War Diary Fragments From Simpson Street
Fragmentary wartime diary entries, letters and recollections attributed to Private Earl Jowey and family observers from Simpson Street. The text recounts bombing, air battles, and wartime routines with scattered personal notes and era slang, reflecting on danger, departure, and home front ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Jowey
New Petrol Theft Method Warns Motorists
The NIRMA warns motorists of a new petrol theft method targeting cars with spare petrol tanks. Thieves unscrew the drain plug beneath the tank and siphon fuel through improvised connectors, risking damage and fuel loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NIRMA
Fragmented Script of Dates and Numbers Across Months
A dense OCR fragment presents a stream of numbers, month names, age figures, and scattered names. It includes partial year markings and entries like July August September and 2008 amidst random digit clusters, making it a garbled ledger-like snippet without a clear event or coherent narrative.
Fragmented letter amid wartime chatter and biased rhetoric
A highly garbled letter mix touches on global power shifts, shortages, and industrial debate. It references Britain, Commonwealth, and economic strains, noting supply issues and political aims while weaving in multiple names and places in a disrupted prose.
Mysterious Skincare Rhyme Spawns Confusing Ad Text
Fragmented lines boast youthful skin and a mystic cream named Charme or MAL Creme. The garbled OCR mentions Sugomer, winter cold, and a future with a xOnE while hinting at a train and growing age. It reads like an obscure ad copy or poetic product jingle with numerous errors.
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Tobhing
Abel Yeuseire
Creme Charmosan Greweleys Rowing Table Item
A fragment mentions Creme Charmosan and Greweleys in connection with a rowing table on February 5. The note includes phrases like Handbag tubes and Raid, with references to chymiate and hirapors, and an observed stares by Chain. No clear event or attribution establishes a definite news item.
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Mey
Dune
Sho Bhae
Bai
Sh Oa Ang
Bos
Ayaby
Gare
Bor
Greweleys
Big Sara
Chymiate
Hirapors
Chain
Charniovan Haq Crown Hand Lution Promises Cold Weather Guard
A promotion for an unnamed hand protection product claims to shield hands from cold, touting a fashionable design and broad appeal. The text mixes garbled phrases and promotional jargon with no clear dates or affiliations.
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Rex
Unclear Ad Phrase for Lotion Sold by Store
Fragmentary ad copy mentions Charmosan hand lotion and a seller Mi thomtaka offering cheap prices. The readable text is limited and lacks identifiable dates, places, or complete names to establish a concrete news item.
Crete Evacuation Work by The Australian Red Cross
The Australian Red Cross carried out vital relief during and after the evacuation from Crete. Officers aided by small destroyers and motor vehicles moved at all hours to deliver food medical care and comfort. Arrivals included Australians New Zealanders Greeks Cypriots and Turks, all looked after by the Australian Red Cross Society.
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Red Crom
Grence
Ite
Austrias
Kol Uriss Society
Crampton and Martins Market Report at Oran Castlo A very busy day
The land market shows stronger fat cattle and store demand with prices up for steers and heifers. Sheep yarding around 5,000 mostly in the tat pen, demand high for medium to good ewes and wethers, with tight fat lamb supplies and firm to dearer prices overall. Rabbit skins and hides also report strong Sydney prices, while furniture demand rises but sales limited to one lot.
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Crampton & Martin
Oran
Penn
Erin
Gries Quay
Lamba
Natutsa
Honor List of Local Men Going Overseas
The Times requests relatives notify any missing names from Welling ton and district, as this Honor List of those who have gone overseas is compiled for ongoing publication. The compiled set names Austin, Ashton, Ashworth, Bennett, Bernasconi, Best, Blockmfeld, Brown, Breen, Brown, Condon, Clyne, Christie, Codner, Downie, Davey, Dupshut, Gurney, Jones, Morris, Mellatian, Murthy, McCormack, McHugh, Munn, Macintosh, Parkinson, Piper, Rich, Robin, Rolls, Stein, Sayers, Simcoe, Smith, Solomon, Stevenson, Townend, Wyatt, Wilson and many more, with further updates to follow.
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Wellington
Times
Erich Lo
RL Abandier
Carson
J. Condon
HG. Clyne
Cor. Christie
Christie
Lark
Codner
Cheystal
W. Mi Coster
AL A
Cashel
Downie
G. AW Davey
Dupshut
W- J. Gonshaw
J. A. Douglas
G. Ss. Dutheld
Gurntey
A.A. Arneey
Hates
Tr Hales
Hams
Harris
FM Magnes
MoMa Matt
Gow Hunter
Thabo BO Hempstead
D. Dones
Johnson
Dones
H.W
J. Amy Morris
Mellatian
Oy Murthy
Arcry
McCormack
E.R. McHugh
M. J. Munn
Mons
E.D. Macintosh
E. BM. Beniliress
Oukes
R. F. Parkinson
Piper
Rich
Robina
Rolls
W. J
Mess
J. Stein
Sayers
M) Simcoe
F.C. Smith
JL. Solomon
GF. Stone
Lena
MGM
Ruswbien
A. Strahorn
Btaw
Red Cross prisoner of war aid details from Sydney bureau
The Red Cross inquiry bureau in Sydney outlines support for prisoners of war. It notes annual costs, distribution of parcels, and services from the New Britain Bureau at 4 Martin Place to provide food, clothing, and comfort. Citizens are urged to contact the bureau for full details and forwarding of aid.
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Annnally Ie
Crom
Skatve
Reitron
New Brith! Wales
Murti Place
Sydney
Cpecin
Red Croat
Red Crose
Red Cros Inquiry Bureau
Pid Martin Place
Tennis Notes Club Adds New Members and Doubles Event
The club reports growing membership and higher subscription. Nine players who used the courts anticipate more entrants for a Thursday doubles tournament at 4 pm using the Naiertewn system. Clubs champions expect a keen rival season with Tuesday ladies’ doubles also noted.
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Ond
Mtl
Hs Courts
Muimbirs
WWE Payne
Ramey
Nest Bierinly Elfhiel
Aan
V6 Ae
Camirinor
Shila
Railway Freight Charges for Charcoal Producer Gas Units
A reply from the Minister for Transport informs George Wiles that non rate applies to coal truck roads but to encourage producer gas units the railway law enables small charcoal shipments with a minimum charge per consign ment. The move aims to establish district depots and meet regional fuel needs amid a petrol shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wiles
M.la
Ministee For Transport
O'Saliteanyi
Wellington Red Cross Society Despatches Winter Supplies
The Wellington Red Cross Society mailed a large shipment of clothing and bedding to England for women and children, including pyjamas, sweaters, dresses, bedding, towels, and sewing machines. The report notes five sewing machines in use and thanks members for donations and support amid ongoing relief efforts.
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Laure
Tyler Gelitene
England
Tully
Massuli Patra
Sanith
Whieckett
Seart
Alpe
I Muuri Syed
Eor
Pal Sturkwell
Mle
Wall
W. Crouskey
Jose Lbs
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Herofarn
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Nivwatigarions
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Diryawabey
Qealnets
Lee
Ewuynedd
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Paul
Cea
Charme
Sioviakcky
Nendtrensy
Bettie 2
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Mithomtaka
Phi Stares
Crete
RED Cross Aid
Orange Stock Market
Winchcome, Carson Ltdh
Sydney Hong
Poturne
Ota
C. J. Frecklington
Commonwealth Bank
Nanina Crescent
Gus Nite
RED Cross Society
C. J. Shakespeare & Sons Funeral Directors
Monumental Masons
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