At Launceston 180 war savings groups, with a membership of 2,350, have been formed. In addition, many savings certificates are purchased by individuals who are not ...
Article : 307 wordsA suggestion that concrete gutters should be provided in the main township area at Bothwell was made when the Bothwell Council met yesterday. ...
Article : 260 wordsOfficers of the new branch in Tasmania of the National Union of Railwaymen with the Federal secretary (Mr. W. Fletcher). They are (l. to r.): Messrs. J. Grant (Northern committee), A. S. Robins (Northern committee), E. R. Barnard (Federal representative and State, industrial officer), W. Fletcher, C. Billing (Northern chairman), J. Carter (assistant ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 66 wordsCriticism by the Auditor-General (Mr. F. J. Batt) of the Westbury Council's accounts was answered by the Warden (Mr. A. W. Bendall, M.L.C.) at a meeting ...
Article : 539 wordsAt a meeting of the Ross Council the following balances were tabled: Credit: General, £234: water, £143: lighting, £237; East Ward, £202; South Ward, £101; health, ...
Article : 375 wordsThe Treasurer (Mr. Dwyer-Gray) yesterday reiterated that the responsibility for the rejection of the application of the New Norfolk Council for a loan to undertake ...
Article : 309 wordsIf tram traffic on the West Hobart line were facilitated during peak hours by the duplication of the line from Barrack St. to Molle St., the suggestion would be considered ...
Article : 234 wordsThe blooms seen at the Dunalley daffodil show were the best to date. Trophies were won as follows: Most points, Mrs. Eric Mansfield; 12 blooms, Mrs. Mansfield; highest ...
Article : 625 wordsReference to what was considered a serious position in regard to the requirements for the 1941 apple crop was made at a meeting of the Huon Council at Huonville ...
Article : 323 wordsIn the Hamilton Police Court yesterday, before the Police Magistrate (Col. Clark), Inspector M. J. Collins prosecuting, Edwin Alfred Triffett pleaded not guilty to having at ...
Article : 206 wordsAccording to a report at the Bothwell Council meeting yesterday more than half the quota allotted for the municipality in the war savings certificate scheme, has been ...
Article : 79 wordsAbout 50 members of the St. Patrick's Old Collegians' Association are on active service, and many more are on the waiting list. This was reported at the 21st annual ...
Article : 140 wordsThe Cornwall colliery was idle yesterday through the failure of the hydro-electric transformer. The men assembled for work, and returned home after payment of their ...
Article : 64 wordsIn the Hamilton Police Court yesterday, before the Police Magistrate (Col. Clark); Inspector M. J. Collins prosecuting, Lance Triffett pleaded guilty and was fined £5 ...
Article : 59 wordsParticulars of three new species of orchids found in Tasmania and previously only recorded on the Mainland, were Riven by Mr. A. M. Olsen at a meeting of the Royal Society ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 58 words"We have not had a very inspiring lead from those in charge in Australia, and until we get that lead wo cannot expect the whole country to pull together in the united effort ...
Article : 422 wordsTHE Well-known Australian trader Lochnagar (461 tons), Capt. Sinclair, owned by Messrs. Park Bros., bound for Napier and ...
Article : 125 wordsAt a meeting of the National Utility Poultry Breeders' Association at Launceston yesterday, it was decided to donate the proceeds of recent sectional shows to patriotic ...
Article : 105 wordsA substantial decrease in the purchase of war savings certificates was revealed by the Warden of Huon (Mr. G. C. Frankcomb) at a meeting of the Huon Council at Huonville ...
Article : 190 wordsThe September issue of "Reveille" (3d) contains an interesting article entitled "Some Essential Factors in the British War Effort." by Major-General Sir Nevill Smyth, and the ...
Article : 77 words"Tony Draws A Horse," the sparkling comedy, had another appreciative audience at its second performance for the Comforts Fund at the Playhouse last night. The whole ...
Article : 64 wordsAt a committee meeting of the Sailors' Rest Home, Hobart, a musical afternoon was held, and Mesdames McDonald and Duross and Miss Brooks contributed items Mrs. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 242 wordsMr. William Henry Sherburd, who had resided at Blackmans Bay practically all his life, and was associated with whaling activities in his carly years, died at Blackmans ...
Article : 150 wordsThe bravery of Mrs. G. E. Parkinson in rescuing an 18-months-old child from a blazing house in Bowes St., Queenstown, was praised by Inspector T. A. ...
Article : 342 wordsConsiderable improvement is to be effected to two buildings at the intersection of York and Charles streets, Launceston. The buildings are P. J. Wllson"s grocery ...
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Advertising : 273 wordsValuable experience has been gained by Mr. Evan J. Williams, of Hobart, during two years in England, where his research studentship in connection with the Australian ...
Article : 403 wordsMr. W. R. Wright, who died at Hobart on Friday, served with the Hobart Municipal Tramways for 43 years. He joined the service as a driver in 1897, four years after ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 265 wordsMrs. Susan I. Nichols, of Hobart, formerly of Cygnet, who died at a private hospital in Hobart on Friday, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Stanton, who were ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 230 wordsMr. George Crosby Walch, fourth son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. B. Walch, of Hobart, died suddenly at Devonport on Friday following a heart attack. Brothers are ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 96 wordsIn the Fingal Police Court, before Messrs. J. M. Davies (chairman) and Owen Holder. Js.P., Sgt. J. Cooper prosecuting, Victor Douglas Redburn was charged with ...
Article : 73 wordsMr. Alfred John Mawle. for about 40 years tourist guide at Port Arthur until his retirement last year, died in the Royal Hobart Hospital on Saturday. He was 72 years of ...
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Advertising : 69 wordsHENRY —By Anderson ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 3 wordsThe death of Capt. Walton Drake is announced from Sydney. Capt. Drake resided for many years in Hobart, and at one time was Governor o Norflok Island. He was ...
Article : 53 wordsMaxwell Castle (16), of Little Swanport, who received severe gunshot wounds in the neck while shooting on Sunday, was reported to be easier yesterday. His condition was ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Tue 10 Sep 1940, Page 5
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