After a short and somewhat lively discussion a motion urging the Green Ponds Council not to proceed with the erection of a residence for the Council Clerk (Mr. R. C. ...
Article : 535 wordsREPRESENTATIONS by Senators J. B. Hayes and H. Hays and Col. G. J. Bell, M.H.R., in reference to the increased price of superphosphate which came into ...
Article : 540 wordsAt the monthly meeting of the Ross Council, at which the Warden (Mr. D. A. Cameron) presided, a letter was received from the Department of Agriculture about ...
Article : 150 wordsTHE Royal Hobart Regatta is to be held, as usual in 1941. This a decision was reached at a meeting of the committee ot thc association this ...
Article : 189 wordsThe question of whether the district committee on Primary Production and Rural Labour would have power to recommend exemptions for rural workers from military ...
Article : 185 wordsA member of the Garrison Battalion who allegedly told a detective ho had "swopped" his military uniform for civilian clothes pleaded guilty in the Hobart Police Court ...
Article : 155 wordsA small reduction in rates for the ensuing year was agreed to at the meeting of the Bothwell Council at Bothwell on Monday. Rates were fixed as follows: General 1½d ...
Article : 182 wordsFour mon who pleaded guilty to offences in the Campbell St. Criminal Court at Hobart yesterday were dealt with by Mr. Justice Hutchins. Three were sentenced to ...
Article : 455 wordsFurther steps towards the purchase of a road grader for the municipality were taken at a meeting of the Huon Council at Huonville on Monday. The Worden (Mr. G. C. ...
Article : 351 wordsThirteen men of the Oatlands militia unit ore taking a 60-hour course for the purpose of replacing N.C.Os. who have enlisted in the A.I.F. The men are showing keenness, ...
Article : 100 wordsMeasures considered necessary for the added safety of traffic on the main road at Austins Ferry were discussed by the Glenorchy Commission last night. There were ...
Article : 227 wordsThe fourth of a series of euchre tournaments organised by Mrs. S. Brown and Miss K. E. Bevan in aid of the Ross Red Cross Emergency Co. was held in the Public ...
Article : 202 wordsIn the Children's Court at New Norfolk on Monday, before Messrs, J. McGann, H. S. Shone, and Mrs. D. V. Curtain. Js.P., a boy aged 16 years was fined 5/ for having, stolen ...
Article : 81 wordsAlthough war savings certificates groups have been in operation less than two months Bothwell municipality has raised nearly half the allotted quota of £3,007. ...
Article : 116 wordsA gift of £2/8/6 to the national war fund was received at the Commonwealth SubTreasury, Hobart, yesterday from schoolchildren of the Clarence municipality. ...
Article : 29 wordsAt a meeting of Stale delegates of the Timber Workers' Union as a committee of management at Hobart it was decided to request all members to refuse to work with ...
Article : 175 wordsThe Assistant Minister for Education (Mr. McDonald) stated yesterday that there were a few vacancies at the Hobart Technical College lor the training of fitters for the Royal ...
Article : 135 wordsTen jurymen empanelled for the criminal sittings of the Supreme Court which began at Hobart yesterday sought to be excused from service, but Chief Justice Morris said ...
Article : 102 wordsThough the Huon Council on Monday agreed to support the War Chest as a means of assisting the war effort, the many avenues of raising funds now being exploited, and the ...
Article : 192 wordsEight persons were fined in the New Norfolk Police Court for having tallowed their dogs to wander in the township without having been under the control of competent ...
Article : 64 wordsRULING prices at retail grocery stores in Hobart yesterday: BACON: Best rashers. 1/5; cushfons, 1/ to 1/3; shoulder rashers, 10d ...
Article : 72 wordsRoland Kirchmeyer, the rugged American, has been matched with Leo Jensen by Tasmanian Stadiums Pty. Ltd. for the resumption of the Hobart wrestling season after ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 103 words"He rang the bell which called the wits together." Quoting Francis Bacon's words, spoken of himself, Mr. L. Cerutty, before members of the Royal Society at Hobart ...
Article : 329 wordsAt a meeting of the Glenorchy Commission inst night a letter from Mr. F. McDermott, M.H.A., urged the straightening of a bend in Hilton Rd., Claremont, at which, it was ...
Article : 149 wordsThe Minister for Agriculture (Mr. D'Alton) has received advice of an outbreak of laryngo-tracheitis in Victoria. It has become necessary to ensure that the disease is not ...
Article : 88 wordsNearly all the steel needed to complete the reconstruction of Princes Wharf has arrived at Hobart, and it is expected the work will be finished shortly. ...
Article : 99 wordsWork on improving the bends on the Huon Rd. will be commenced on Monday. The work will be carried out by the Public Works Department, the Government having ...
Article : 84 wordsCAMPANIA.—At the annual meeting of St. George's Church of England. Campania, a credit of £30 was disclosed. The retiring officers were re-elected. Minister's ...
Article : 465 wordsThe headmaster (Mr. H. V. [?]iggins) speaking at a meeting of the State High School Parents' Association, said there was no greater work for the association than to strive ...
Article : 379 wordsAt a meeting of the executive of the Tasmanian Sanatorium at Hobart it was reported that seven patients were admitted curing July, eight were discharged (seven ...
Article : 78 wordsYoung women should be taught to pack apples efficiently because of the possibility of a serious shortage of packers during the 1941 apple export season, the Huon Council ...
Article : 113 wordsIn the Kingston Police Court, before Messrs. W. D. Maddock, N. R. Pybus, and V. D. Donovan, Js.P., Hedley Smith, Sandy Bay, was fined £5, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 117 wordsThere is a possibility that work on the Launceston General Hospital will be held up within the next fortnight owing to difficulties in securing supplies of steel. ...
Article : 101 wordsLONDON, August 13.—The "Daily Telegraph" says that thousands of light machine-guns shortly will be issued to the Home Guard. There are many ...
Article : 76 wordsWASHINGTON, August 13.—The Senate Immigration Committee has recommended that the Attorney-General investigate the case of Harry Bridges, the ...
Article : 61 wordsThe committee of the North Hobart Labour Women's sewing circle acknowledges donations from the following: Hobart Greyhound Racing Club, £5; Tramway Union. £2/2/; ...
Article : 67 wordsLONDON, August 13.—Lyons Radio says the demobilisation of France's armed forces in the unoccupied zone will be completed within three days. ...
Article : 24 wordsWASHINGTON, August 13.—The Assistant Secretary for State (Mr. Welles) said that the American Embassy in Moscow had been requested by the Soviet to ...
Article : 40 wordsSlight damage was caused by a fire in the drying room of thc laundry at the Alexandra Hospital, Hampden [?] Hobart, about 10 a.m. yesterday. Clothes had been arranged on ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Wed 14 Aug 1940, Page 5
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