THE aim of the Government to bring about a flat rate for hydro-electric charges throughout Tasmania was reiterated by the Premier (Mr. Cosgrove) when members of ...
Article : 1,167 wordsThree decrees nisi—two based on desertion and one on adultery—were granted by Mr. Justice Hutchins in the Supreme Court at Hobart yesterday, when undefended divorce ...
Article : 603 wordsSpacious playing ground at the Ogilvie Memorial High School, New Town, which was opened by the Minister for Education (Mr. Cosgrove) on Saturday, when the school's annual sports meeting was held. The picture shows a three-legged race in progress. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 46 wordsThe Kingborough Council proposes to arrange another conference with the Town Clerk of Hobart (Mr. H. J. R. Cole) to discuss the projected water supply for Taroona. ...
Article : 480 wordsDonations to patriotic funds in Tasmania are:— Red Cross.—Southern section: Acknowledged, £25,252/17/4; Clarence Red Cross ...
Article : 310 wordsRequests that the council should prohibit organised sport on Sundays on municipal recreation grounds were received from churches in the Kingston and Channel ...
Article : 458 wordsA large sum was raised for the relief of London air raid victims at a sports meeting conducted by the Gretna Sports Club at Gretna on Saturday. Sheep dog trials and ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 535 wordsCoolness and presence of mind probably saved Maxwell Henry Price from serious injury on Friday when his motor-lorry was struck by a train at a level crossing at ...
Article : 149 wordsAfter a retirement of two hours a jury which heard a charge of larceny against three accused in the Criminal Court at Hobart yesterday was unable to agree. ...
Article : 192 wordsEstablished recently by the Government on a splendid site the new Lower Longley school was opened by the Chief Secretary (Mr. Brooker) on Saturday. In ...
Article : 509 wordsThe New Norfolk branch of the 2nd-12th Battalion Women's Auxiliary met at the residence of the secretary (Mrs. C. J. Geard). The secretary of the Hobart branch (Mrs. ...
Article : 74 wordsAt the annual meeting last week the following members were elected to the Council of the institution of Radio Engineers (Australia) for 1941-2: Sir Ernest Fisk, ...
Article : 94 wordsAn indication that legal action had been taken in several cases for the recovery of fees due for treatment at the Cottage Hospital, New Norfolk, was given at a meeting ...
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Advertising : 138 wordsW. MacMichael (Bellerive) wins the 100 yards dash for boys under 12 at the Anzac sports for schools in the Clarence municipality, held at Bellerive on Saturday. The Anzac Shield was won by Bellerive. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 37 wordsAt a dance at Gretna on Saturday night opportunity was taken to honour Mr. Mervyn Geard, A.I.F., third son of Mrs. O. Geard, Gretna, and the late Mr. Geard. The Warden ...
Article : 107 wordsGeorge Waller, who was found guilty in the Hobart Police Court yesterday of an offence under the Gaming Act, was fined £25, with 10/ costs. The Police Magistrate (Col. ...
Article : 373 wordsThe Court of Criminal Appeal, sitting at Hobart yesterday, dismissed an appeal by James Joseph Doherty (30), against the sentence of imprisonment for two years for ...
Article : 122 wordsCAMPBELL TOWN.—A dance held at Pringle's Hall on Saturday was organised by Mr. E. Heathcote, assisted by Messrs. W. Darke, G. Hills and G. Simmonds. The ...
Article : 417 wordsWomen residents of the Huon have contributed in no small measure to the war effort since the Red Cross Emergency Company in the district was formed about a year ...
Article : 113 wordsMR. W. BARHAM, of Broadmarsh, well known trainer of sheep dogs, added another to his long list of successes at Gretna on Saturday ...
Article : 143 wordsThe Deputy Director, Posts and Telegraphs (Mr. J. E. Monfries) advises that the Empire air mail service beyond Basra (Iraq) has been suspended temporarily, and that ...
Article : 78 wordsRichard Royce Stamford, who died at Hobart on Saturday at the age of 20 years, was a popular member of the Southern Tasmanian Cycling Club and had a number of ...
Article : 115 wordsA social gathering was held in the Town Hall. Cygnet, by the Cygnet branch of the Australian Labour Party. The president (Mr. T. H. Grace) presided over a good ...
Article : 158 wordsRecruiting, in Tasmania has been much more satisfactory in the past three weeks, said the Deputy Director of Recruiting (Major Butcher) yesterday. Many more ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 61 wordsLONDON, Monday.—The death is announced of Dr. Ramsay Muir, one of Britain's best known scholars and authors, at the age of 69 years. ...
Article : 58 wordsPte. F. Russell was the guest of honour at a presentation at Cygnet when Capt. G. Cooper, on behalf of the people of Cygnet, wished him God-speed. He gave Pte. ...
Article : 46 wordsThe following gift and interest-tree loans have been received by the Commonwealth Sub-Treasury in Tasmania: Gift: R A Yaxley (Forth), £1/18/2 interest-free loans ...
Article : 55 wordsPermits to wharves and ships issued under the National Security Regulations will expire at the end of this month. Applications for renewal may be made immediately ...
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Article : 10 wordsAt a meeting of the Campbell Town Council on Monday, Mr. Crosby Lyne was re-elected Warden at a salary of £50 a year Mr. J. C. O'Brien was re-elected treasurer ...
Article : 64 wordsThe three men admitted to the Royal Hobart Hospital as the result of a motor accident in Main Rd., New Town, on Saturday, were still in a serious condition yesterday. They ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Tue 6 May 1941, Page 5
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