Mission to push Shire deputation for road repairs and supplies
Very Important Mission outlines Manning Shire and allied bodies sending a deputation with representatives from the Lawmitters Association and Sawmillers Association to authorities. They seek timber control relief, release of a tractor, greater patrols, and permission to buy a new truck for road reconstruction and maintenance, hoping for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th. Mile
Manning Bhire
Syaney
Manning Shire
Lawmitters’ ‘Association
M Machta
Sawmilliers’ Associa
Sheppard
Sona Board
Lareely
Atu Cerely
Council Dilemma On Plant Shortage Delays Coast Road Work
Local councils face standstill as plant left for defence contracts ages roads suffer. Deputation planned to press Minister for more power to buy replacement plant. Manning and Hastings shires seek two complete plants or shared units to avert timber industry collapse and fuel costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Rae
Hogi
Hia
Mau‘hing
Mowe
Hastie
Burney
Maning Shires
Booth
Milligan Wald
Machin
Measre Booth
Rove
Ball
Milligan
Cowell
Milla
Hembers
Camerag
Optometrist Visit To Wingham In August
A notice states Mr D McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Optometrists will visit Wingham on Friday in August. He may be consulted at Waldo’s Pharmacy Holme from 8 am to 4 pm. Please book appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
FRO
Ore
Condon
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Braney
Lie
Wingham
Walaho's
Holme
Cadets Hold Weekend ATC Parade At Wingham Show
Air Training Corps cadets from 121 Squadron staged a weekend camp at Wingham on June 13 and 14 1943. Cadets arrived Friday night and were hosted by E Plight cadets with a free hot supper by Mr Stan Crstas Central Cafe. Camp activities included dress parades PT training, breakfast at Town Mall, lectures by RAAF officers and a church parade on Sunday. Meals and transfers were arranged by local volunteers including the Wingham Patriotic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham Showround
Wingham and District
Flught-Liewenant Rankin
RAAF
Tea Wan
Revell
ATC
Comandar
Abso
Stung Rise
Nara
T. Malcolm- Smith
Wingham
Wingham Parents and Citizens Monthly Meeting Report
The Wingham Parents and Citizens Association held its monthly meeting at the District Rural School on a Tuesday night in June. President J A Revitt presided with committee members and dealing with minutes, finances, donations, library scheme, and sporting purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham Parents and Citizens’ Association
Nabve
Wingham
J. A. Revitt
Woo Jresent
Meadames J. Irvine
J Skinner
G, Harry
M Dennes
A, Blackman
G. O. Hill
Ballard
J. C. Ward
A. H. Noble
H. M. McGrath
A. Young
J. Pitepatrick
A.C. Beall
Messrs
Pitzpatrick
Ward
Geography Not Taught at Home Inspires Meeting Regret
In a rural borough meeting Mr Revitt and Mrs Irvine expressed regret that Geography was not taught at the home, noting the lack of supply in the curriculum and the meeting’s support seemed unable to remedy the omission. The discussion highlighted educational gaps in the local schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revitt
Irvine
Grocrarny
Hon
Sydney Pig Prices and Market Irregularities Report
Sydney Pig Values, Mears, Winchcombe, Carson Ltd report a Tuesday Sydney sale with fluctuating backfatters and bacon prices. Prices improved for extra prime and heavy old pigs up to 220 per bend, with lids, porkers, and various weights showing mixed quotes and some irregularities in naming and measurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears, Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Porkers
No Increase of Butter Ration Statement by Curtin
The Prime Minister Mr. Curtin stated last week that the Federal Government will not increase butter ration. He emphasized inflexibility on the issue and said surplus beyond per capita needs would be redirected to those receiving only twenty shillings, our own kin fighting the same battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Curtin
Australia
Curtin
Farmers Petrol Ration Allowance Denied for Two Months
The Liquid Fuel Control Board informed Mr Hedley C Clark general secretary of the Primary Producers Union that a request to grant two months petrol supply per application cannot be granted. Arrangements allow drum-rate supplies in certain cases but administrative difficulties prevent extension. The Board regrets not approving the union’s suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liquid Fuel Control Board
Hes
Hedley C. Clark
Primary Producers’ Union
PF. Brennan
Drum Rata
To Stand Unafraid A Fathers Letter From Melbourne
An Australian postal official writes a moving wartime letter to his son, Bruce H Brown, in Melbourne, soon after his death in service. He urges courage, patience, fortitude, and chivalry toward opponents, promising unbounded faith and urging regular letters home. The message emphasizes bearing hardship with dignity and keeping calm to protect peace of mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tila
Bruce H Brown
Melbourne
Altea
Taree Tarf Chub Red Crom Meeting
The ed Cross race meeting at Taye last Saturday was favored with besil fiful weather. The fields were good and each race was keenly contested with several named horses and riders in a lively country meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taye
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Ba Mowe
Lucille Gleason
Robert Lowery
Aibi
Lab Cutke
America
C. F. Beesley
the Family Grocer
Isabella Street
Wingham Hotel
Yabel
B. H. Milliken
Hopie Fron
Tooth
E, McElwain
Milligan's
Optometrist
Air Training Corps
Tresourey
R Baville
Orewoot
Times
Northern Champion
PR. Bird
D. B Crowley
Ballant
R. Patrick
Association
Mmsr
Ain
Mr. McGrath
Crowley
Pitspatrick
Taree
Tod
Simmon
We Haig
E. Simmon & Sons
Drapers & Mercers
Street
Hebblewaite
Med. Divtaton
Orimitha
Triste
Dean ' Carey
Beiunelder
Betts
Rosy Plight
Romham
Evens
Tricie
Wight
FAEST
Milligan's Hay
Dede
Morcom
Hagaarty
Bendacae
Eile Crimins
Brown
Dire
Matcough
Carney
Amie
Beijing
Bren Welcome Tor
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