Bank salary awards raise officers in Melbourne
Increases granted by Mr O G A Mooney Commissioner affect bank staff across levels. Branch managers with six or more employees see first year rises from 415 to 440, third year from 435 to 450, while branch managers with larger staffs rise from 1500 to 1510 and 530 to 540 in later years. Messengers gain weekly rates, with males at 21 earning 224 and females 168, up from prior levels. Awards run 12 months from June 1 and recognition claims may be pursued by authorities.
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Melbourne
A Mooney
Aix
Mescengera
Old Men Referendum Proposal in Parliament
In Canberra last week Lab. MP Falstein urged a referendum with the next Federal election to amend the Constitution to cap Members of Parliament at 68. He argued Europe’s tragedy showed old hands mishandled British affairs and suggested same age limit for Federal Judges. The Prime Minister indicated an AG conference would discuss the matter.
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Canberra
Falstein
Lab. N.8.w
Watson
Monies
Ous of Representatives
Palstein
Europe
Menilea
Sep Ungemarian
Hughes
Fms
Rain Insurance For Shows In New South Wales
The New South Wales Council of Agricultural Associations plans to extend rain insurance for shows for five more years. Since inception nearly £3500 has been paid to seven societies for gate-takings losses due to rain. The council aims to develop a master policy covering public risk and urges country societies to continue involvement during the war to support primary production and patriotic funds.
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New South Wales Council of Agricultural Associations
Sydney
Portends and families await news of missing servicemen
Mr and Mrs W Porteus of Gloucester report their son Private Private Porteus is missing after Libyan and Greek campaigns. Corporal A R Laurie and Corporal Laurie, son of Mr and Mrs AR Laurie of Bennie Doon Rawdon Vale, also reported missing after Libya and Greece actions. Mr and Mrs George Watson of Gloucester River confirm Private BR Whiteon missing, with Ronnie joining the first Australian convoy to Libya and Greece. Roy and Mrs Phillips learn their son Private Percy Phillips arrived safely in Palestine from Greece after a perilous voyage where their ship was sunk and later attacked by German bombers. Percy served with the ASP unit, later returning to England and the Middle East.
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Libya
Greece
George Watson
Gloucester River
T Whieon
Ronnie
Owey
Australia
Geece
Tre
Roy Phillips
Percy Phillips
Palestine
bommboFk
Percy
ASP
England
Middle Ran
Forster School honors Douglas Wright at farewell gathering
At Forster School of Arts last Thursday evening a farewell was given to Douglas Wright before he joins the Royal Australian Navy. A. Mathias, president of the Forster Patriotic and War Comforts Fund, praised Wright’s sterling qualities and noted Mrs Wright’s presence from Sydney. A fountain pen gift, comforts parcel from the Fund, and schoolmates wishes followed as local and visiting speakers shared tributes amid music and supper.
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Forster School of Arts
Douglas Wright Price
Royal Australian Navy
A. Mathias
Forster Patriotic and War Comforts Fund
Wright
Sydney
Douglan
Jamiceon
Forster Comforts Fund
Tyler
Doug
Messrs
Darby
Becker
Belton
Cumming
Dainelig
Batchelor
Coolongolook
Mr. J. Morden
Constable Lee
Hermonica
Mr. Blythe
Mesdames Belton
Willams, Jamieson
Mathias
Main
Breckenridge
McBride
Death of Ernest G Irwin in Hamilton District
Ernest G Irwin aged about 70 died suddenly at Hamilton on Saturday week. Eldest son of the Irwin family well known in Dungog and Lower Hunter districts. He never married and had held estate manager roles for W C Green at Allan Dale and for W Badgery before buying Green’s property. Lived in Irrowang, Williamtown, Miller’s Forest and Woalallong districts, last two years in Hamilton. Survived by nine sisters and four brothers.
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Ernest G. Irwin
Hamilton
Irwin
Dungog
Lower Hunter
Dungoog Distnet
W. C. Green
Allandale
W. Badgery
Green
Irrowang
Williamtown
Miller's Forest
Woalallong
Mattick
Robinson
Paul
Fhelps
Mrs Jane Hogg Dies at 84 in Taree After Long Illness
Mrs Jane Hogg aged 84 of St John’s Avenue Taree died after weeks of illness. She was predeceased by husband John Hoge and survived by daughters Mrs Stan Clines Mrs J R Payne and Miss Annie Hoge and sons Messrs William Hoge and John Hoge. Funeral held at St John’s Church Taree and Dawsons Cemetery with Rev Walter Latham officiating.
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Hoge
Ghimni Ghimni
Frank Longworth
Jones’ Island
Ghinni Bridge
Australia
Athhone
Ireland
Ghinni
John Hoge
John's River
Mitchell's
Taree
St. John's Avenue
Hoes
Wudwie
Manning
Elisa Frances Whatson
Times
Longworth
Robert Longworth
Whatson
Robert
Francis
John Longworth
Ambrose Longworth
Maitland
Stan Clines
J. R. Payne
Qaley Island
Annie Hoge
William Hore
Parrsmatta
Mitchell's Island
Walter Latham
St. John's Church
Dawson Cemetery
Church of England
Latham
Walter Ernest Mayo Dies After Heart Illness on Dumaresq Island
Walter Ernest Mayo, aged 66, died following a heart ailment after a severe stroke on Wednesday. He collapsed at his home on Dumaresq Island, where he had resided for some time. The death occurred Friday after multiple attacks.
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Dumaresq Island
Walter Ernest Mayo
Obituary: Alfred Mayo of Dumaresq Island
The obituary details Alfred Mayo born at Milton in the South Coast district and son of the late Mr and Mrs Alfred Mayo. He worked in Ife for 15 years with GPAs in Sydney then dairy farming at Central Tilda. He taught at Nelligen for three years, then carpentry and other trades in Moruya and other towns before settling on Oxley Island and Dumaresq Island. Survived by his wife Miss Hutchings and children Alfred, Frederick, Max Mayo, Ann, Ella, with Wesley deceased from a shooting accident. Funeral held Sunday at Candle Methodist Church and burial in Dawson cemetery.
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Milton
South Coast
Alfred Mayo
Ife
Gpas
Sydney
Central Tilda
Nelligen
Moruya
Penrith
Wherrel
Manning
Bank
Hie Pest Npett
Oxley Island
Waller Cox
Dumaresq Island
Miss Hutchings
Hutch Inge
H. Hutchings
Bergarbie
Moraya
Mr. Mayo
Ton
Redttttion
Menare
Alfred
Frederick
Dumarraq Island
Max Mayo
Old Bar
Ann
Ella
Wesley
Pumaresq Island
Candle Methodist Church
W. & Beazley
Dawson
Hastings man Wallace missing after last seen at Greenhill fells
Farquhar Wallace of Albert Street Taree sought news of his son Donald Wallace who farmed on Rawdon Stand Hastings River district. Donald left island on Thursday in his car en route to Greenhills but was not seen. Fishing gear found near rocks raises fear of drowning amid heavy coast rain. His wife died in January 1940 leaving three children. Search by family and friends ongoing.
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Farquhar Wallace
Albert Street
Taree
Donald Wallace
Rawdon Stand
Hastings River
Wauchope
Greenhille
Wallace
Tim
Bala
Greenhills
Mr. Wallace
Rawden Island
Bain
Censor's Orders and War Time Press Rules Update
Censor provisions tighten penalties under the National Security Act for editors printers or publishers who disobey censorship orders. Amendments empower the minister to declare a paper prohibited if it jeopardizes defence or war effort. Prohibited papers bar printing selling or displaying. Also reports on a club event with matches and social notices mentioning Mitchell Medcalf Peel and Bartley as attendees and guests.
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Press Centeership Authority
Peel
Bartley
N. Walker
King
Williams
Commonwealth Bank
Taree Bowls Club Singles and Pairs Championship Results
The Taree Bowls Club reports singles and pairs events with Wella over Jones 20-20, Wells 33 v Medcals 31, and Boyce 1. Whatson and Breckenridge lead in early doubles. E H Woodley defeats D H Whatson 31-20 in the singles final, with Northam and Murray also scoring strongly in their matches.
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Wella
Jones
Dungog
Wells
Medcals
Boyce
Whatson
Breckenridge
Curtis
E. H. Woodley
D. H. Whatson
Woodley
Whateon
Whatsay
J. Northam
W. Murray
Northam
Murray
Martham
Momtt
Love
Moffitt
L. Love
MomMett
Health minister presses hospital reform plan
The Health Minister Mr Kelly on Saturday condemned the current hospital financing, calling it stupid and slipshod. He signaled radical changes, stating some ideas could be revolutionary and may cause upheaval, but he would pursue change rather than remain inert. He criticized the aged care system that separated elderly couples as a disgrace.
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Mr. Kelly
Kelly
Lancer Spy at Liberty Theatre with Del Rio and Lorre
A sensational spy tale features a British agent posing with German high command in Prussian lancer disguise. If he succeeds, heartbreak. if he fails, death. Dolores Del Rio George Sanders and Peter Lorre star in this tense screen experience shown at the Liberty Theatre this Saturday, paired with The Dead End Kids feature You're Not So Tough.
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Lancer
Liberty Theatre
Dolores del Rio
George Sanders
Peter Lorre
The Frontiermen Opens With Hopalong Cassidy Style Action
The Frontiersmen blends romance and war on the range in Para’s new outdoor thriller The Frontiermen starring William Boyd George Hayes and Russell Hayden in familiar roles. Supporting feature The Saint Strikes Back stars Georges Sanders and Wendy Barrie. A lone avenger tracks crimes untouched by justice.
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Paramounts
Hopalong Cassidy
William Boyd
George Hayes
Russell Hayden
the Saint
Georges Sanders
Wendy Barrie
Chet Justice
Bargains in Used Goods and Furniture Sale
Bargains in used items from 30/-, 90 easy chairs from 6 8, Chesta and Indian oak bedroom suites, cabinets free 38/-, a from 35/. Includes bicycles and other items. Victoria Street Tarer area contact via phone TR.
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Chesta
Ind
Victoria SL
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Simmon
Simmon’s
BIG
Bond
Vic Simmon
Wingham
Jane Hogg
Hastings Man
Sexby & Coleman Pty., Ltd
L. FP. Gibson
P Reid
Victoria
Tare
Tooth's Sheaf
TOO UT
Mitchell
Medcalf
Medcal
Medlcalf
Taree Club
Medcall
Boyer
the Frontiersmen
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