For the first time in Launceston a women's war services parade and service will be held on Sunday, September 8, which will be observed as a national day of prayer. Mrs. ...
Article : 197 wordsThe need for the provision of suitable accommodation for very small babies was stressed in the report of the Diocesan Home of Mercy presented by the secretary (Mrs. ...
Article : 621 wordsSoldier patients at a military hospital in the South of England donned unusual headgear when the Queen visited the hospital. They filled the purpose admirably as sun hats, and a number was given to the hospital for the use of patients. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Advertising : 563 wordsTHE decision of the Australian Comforts Fund to form a Women's Home Service Legion in the South will be greeted enthusiastically by many women and girls. A similar organisation exists in the North, and has already done fine ...
Article : 1,101 wordsThe sum of £21 was raised for the Australian Comforts Fund by the Invermay branch at an entertainment at the Star Theatre, Launceston yesterday. The ...
Article : 194 wordsThe Chief Secretary (Mr. Brooker), referring yesterday to the arrival of children from Great Britain in Australia, said that arrangements had been made with the ...
Article : 119 wordsThe annual fair in aid of Congregational Church funds was held in the Sorell Hall on Saturday. Col. A. C. Blacklow, M.L.C., who opened the fair, was introduced by Cr. F. W. ...
Article : 192 wordsMrs. Masterman and Miss Eve Masterman have arrived in Melbourne from England. Mrs. Masterman is on her way to Tasmania to visit her daughter, Mrs. H. A. Rosenfe ...
Article : 77 wordsRifle bullets by the million are being turned out at a new Victorian small arms factory. These girls sort thousands ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 23 wordsAn afternoon and evening bridge party conducted by Mr. and Mrs. St. Clair Davis, and residents of Fairfield, Campbell St., Hobart, resulted in £4/14/6 being raised ...
Article : 66 wordsMade possible by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation, a scheme providing for training courses at public libraries in Australia was referred to at a meeting of trustees ...
Article : 120 wordsMr. and Mrs. S. C. Docking gave a dance at the National Cafe, Launceston, on Saturday to celebrate the coming-of-age of their daughter Margaret. The hall was decorated ...
Article : 291 wordsWhen she was married at the Paterson St. Methodist Church, Launceston, on Saturday, to Mr. Robert Barker, of Balwyn (V.), Miss Mavis Lamb, daughter of the late Mr. and ...
Article : 371 wordsThe Treasurer (Mr. Dwyer-Gray) announced yesterday that the Government had decided to resubmit the bill providing for amendments to the Marriage Act, ...
Article : 162 wordsAt the invitation of Mrs. A. W. Hughes, of Riverton, a large number of her friends met at the Selby Hall, Kettering, to celebrate the 21st birthday of her daughter ...
Article : 76 wordsTHE representation of Tasmania in the "Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom, the Colonies and India," which is to be ...
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Advertising : 134 wordsRepresentatives of the Companies' Auditors Board yesterday waited on the Attorney-General (Mr. McDonald) and urged that the Companies Act be amended to empower the ...
Article : 115 wordsA tasty dish from an inexpensive cut of the joint is breast of mutton stuffed with sausage meat or forcemeat, rolled and baked. Egg and breadcrumbs flavoured with lemon ...
Article : 75 wordsMELBOURNE, Monday.—egotiations beween Hungary and Rumania over the question of Transylvania are reported to have reached a deadlock. The Hungarian ...
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Advertising : 112 wordsLONDON, Monday.—Authoritatively stated that it is indisputable that K.A.F. has inflicted great deal more damage to Germany's industrial war ...
Article : 69 wordsTramway employees in Hobart will work 44 hours a week instead of 48 as a result of a conference between representatives of the Hobart City Council ...
Article : 134 wordsThe following contributions for war funds have been received at the Commonwealth Sub-Treasury. Hobart.—Gift: Mrs. F. Jowett (South Spreyton), £5. Interest-free loans: ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Tue 27 Aug 1940, Page 4
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