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  2. CRICKET SOUTH WINS EASILY

    SOUTH gained a victory by seven wickets in the North v. South cricket match which concluded at the Association Ground Launceston, yesterday. South went on to make 349 in its first innings, and North replied with 302 in its second innings. Jeffrey made 100 ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 928 words
  3. VICTORIANS IN FORM

    K. Thurgood (S.A.) and W. Guyatt (V.) fought out a thrilling finish in the five-mile scratch race at the Devonport cycling carnival yesterday, and Guyatt forged ahead ...

    Article : 533 words
  4. ARMOURED CAR FOR KING AND QUEEN

    When the King and Queen made a tour of inspection of air raid shelters and canteens in the London area recently they were accompanied by this armoured car. It was for use by Their Majesties should an "alert" have been sounded during their tour. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 50 words
  5. WAR COMMENTARY

    REPORTS of Russo-German tension are regarded with reserve in diplomatic quarters. The essential conflict of interests between Russia and Germany still ...

    Article : 706 words
  6. PLAGUE OF GRUBS

    Grass grubs in thousands are damaging pastures in Huon districts. The plague is described by stockowners as more severe than that which, seven years ...

    Article : 169 words
  7. JAPAN'S AIMS Eyes On Dutch New Guinea

    TOKIO, Thursday.—"Nichi Nichi" in a series of articles on Japanese commercial enterprises in Dutch New Guinea says that Holland's claim to the territory is ...

    Article : 130 words
  8. Derwent Valley Rainfall At Gretna

    With 35 points of rain at Gretna on New Year Eve, the total for the district for December exceeded 3in., on 11 wet days, making the total for the year 1,473 points. The ...

    Article : 91 words
  9. PETROL SHORTAGE IN EIRE

    LONDON, Thursday.—The "Daily Mail's" Dublin correspondent says that the Eire Department for Supply is appealing to Britain to help Southern ...

    Article : 75 words
  10. COMPULSORY CIVIL DEFENCE WORK

    LONDON, Thursday.—The Minister for Home Security (Mr. Morrison) said that the Government had affirmed the principle of compulsion for its scheme for ...

    Article : 115 words
  11. Watchnight Ball

    Organised by Messrs. F. J. Oakes and G. W. Brasher in aid of the Greek Relief Fund, a watchnight ball was held in the St. Mary's parish hell, Gretna, on New ...

    Article : 82 words
  12. Low Hobart Rainfall

    AT Hobart in 1940, only 1,717 points of rain fell, compared with 2,723 points in 1939. For December, however, 294 points were ...

    Article : 68 words
  13. SHOPS REOPEN Government Offices Closed

    Most shops and retail establishments reopened at Launceston yesterday after the short New Year break. Banks remained closed, but with wholesale establishments ...

    Article : 134 words
  14. Customs Revenue Buoyant

    CANBERRA, Thursday.—Despite the big curtailment under the licensing system of goods from non-sterling countries, Customs revenue is still buoyant. For the first six ...

    Article : 71 words
  15. Match Postponed

    Because of the illness of the Northern Tasmanian Cricket Association's caretaker it will not be possible to prepare a wicket at York Park. Launceston, for the reserve "A" grade ...

    Article : 48 words
  16. PIPERS RIVER SPORTS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 289 words
  17. BOMBS FALL IN EIRE

    DUBLIN, Thursday.—It is reported that an unidentified aeroplane dropped several bombs between Drogheda and Julianstown (County Meath), 30 miles ...

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  18. LEADING TEAMS FACE DEFEAT

    KINGBOROUGH and Glenorchy, leading teams in the T.C.A. roster, are likely to be defeated in the matches which will conclude tomorrow. Kingborough is already ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 549 words
  19. EIRE EXPORTERS COME UNDER BLOCKADE

    LONDON, Thursday.—The Ministry of Economic Warfare announced that from January 22 it will be necessary for exporters in Eire to obtain navicerts for ships ...

    Article : 54 words
  20. District Commandant In Motor Accident

    A motor-car, in which the District Commandant (Brigadier G. E. Manchester) was travelling from Hobart to Launceston yesterday, came into collision with another ...

    Article : 69 words
  21. No Fresh Cases Of Meningitis

    MELBOURNE, Thursday.—No fresh army cases of meningitis developed at Darwin during the three days prior to December 30, according to official advices ...

    Article : 54 words
  22. LAND ARMY FIELD DAY

    A Women's Land Army field day will be held at Lowlands, Richmond, the property of Mr. C. T. Jones, tomorrow, beginning at 12.30 p.m. It has been arranged by Mrs. C. T. ...

    Article : 106 words
  23. Clearing Stock Sale

    Allan Stewart Pty. Ltd., Launceston, conducted a clearing sale on account of Mr. W. A. Oliver, Olive Dale. Chudleigh. Mr. Oliver's herd of Ayrshire cattle and English ...

    Article : 86 words
  24. HOUSEWIVES' GUIDE

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 46 words
  25. Quisling Judges In Norway

    GOTHENBURG, Thursday.—According to despatches from Oslo the new members of the Norwegian Supreme Court all are Quisling supporters, thus assuring, ...

    Article : 33 words
  26. Carnival Yields £500

    It is expected there will be about £500 for patriotic purposes as a result of the athletic carnival at Burnie on Wednesday. Gate receipts were £1,168, a record, and the ...

    Article : 38 words
  27. Advertising

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    Advertising : 52 words
  28. YOUTHS ADMIT PETROL THEFT

    Three youths pleaded guilty before Messrs. W. Ford and H. O'May. Js.P., in the Bellerive Police Court yesterday to a charge of having stolen 14 gallons of petrol and one gallon ...

    Article : 147 words
  29. Teams For Tomorrow

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 407 words
  30. West Coast CRICKET

    The Lyell district "A" grade cricket roster will be continued tomorrow with matches postponed earlier in the season. Mechanics and City will meet at ...

    Article : 349 words
  31. RINGAROOMA SPORTS

    A sport carnival to augment patriotic funds was held at Ringarooma on New Year Day. Stallholders were Sweets Mesdames L. J. Stewart and J. A. Kidd, Misses T. and ...

    Article : 199 words
  32. Enemy's Attempt To Close British Harbours

    LONDON, Thursday.—A naval spokesman said that Germany had been making strenuous efforts to close the entrances to British harbours by the use of ...

    Article : 87 words
  33. MAIL NOTICES

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 206 words
  34. Man Knocked Down.

    Charles Risby (77), Redchapel Rd., was knocked down by a motor-cycle while crossing Macquarie St., Hobart, yesterday afternoon. He received head injuries and ...

    Article : 45 words
  35. DIARY OF EVENTS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 49 words
  36. No Play In Patriotic Match

    MELBOURNE, Thursday.—Rain prevented any play today in the patriotic match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground between teams led by S. J. McCabe and D. G. Bradman, and ...

    Article : 58 words
  37. BOXING

    LONDON, Thursday.—The Dundee boxer, Jim Brady, outpointed the British Guiana champion, "Kid" Tanner, in on Empire bantamweight title bout. ...

    Article : 20 words
  38. HENRY—

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    Article : 3 words
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