LAUNCESTON showed its enthusiasm for the war effort yesterday by its spontaneous reception of the biggest parade of members of the A.I.F. and militia held in the North. Interest was added by the inclusion ...
Article : 1,131 wordsCANBERRA, Thursday.—Plans are being completed by the Government to double the capacity of one important aircraft equipment factory in New South ...
Article : 173 wordsThe Minister for Transport (Mr. Brooker), referring to discussion at a meeting of the Huon Municipal Association on Tuesday concerning the direct shipment of fruit to the ...
Article : 240 wordsAfter 2½ months of work the top of the outer pylon of the lifting span of the Derwent bridge is now above water. Containing 8,000 tons of concrete, it descends 110ft. to the rock bed of the river. Diver D. Sward, ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 67 wordsWith the news of revolt against Nazi tyranny in Czechoslovakia, this picture of Czech soldiers in England is of special interest. With the nationals of other oppressed countries Czechs in England are preparing for the day ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 49 words"In all the air raids I experienced while in England. I saw only one hysterical woman," said Miss Bonnie Thyne, of Launceston, who recently returned from ...
Article : 239 wordsThe president (Mrs. L. T. Barwick) presided at the October meeting of the Cygnet branch of the Country Women's Association. Mrs. W. Dean. Glen Huon, was the visitor ...
Article : 122 wordsCANBERRA, Thursday.—In future Australian deposits of bauxite will be sufficient for the country's needs. This was made clear by the Minister for ...
Article : 113 wordsSYDNEY, Thursday.—A deputation of union officers which visited Canberra this week reported to a meeting of the New South Wales Trades and Labour Council ...
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Advertising : 1,050 wordsThe play, "Living Dangerously," directed by Laurier Lange, and with Diana Du Cane Frank Purchas, and a cast of Hobart artists, was presented at the New Huon Theatre, ...
Article : 57 wordsA continuous stream of visitors, schoolchildren, and adults yesterday explored the attractions of the wild life exhibition at the Tasmanian Museum. Members of the ...
Article : 126 wordsSTOCKHOLM, Thursday.—The Helsinki newspaper "Arbetarbladet" says: "Finland's responsible political leaders cannot neglect to test every possibility ...
Article : 53 wordsAfter having received reports nn the operation of loud speakers in trams on the Mainland, the Tramways Committee of the City Council has decided not to install them in ...
Article : 113 wordsFurther donations to patriotic funds in Tasmania: Red Cross.—Southern section: Acknowledged, £44,012/6/8; Bothwell Municipality ...
Article : 289 wordsMELBOURNE, Thursday.—After inquiring for four days into trouble at the R.A.A.F. Flying Training School at Benalla on September 8 and 9, a ...
Article : 122 wordsCANBERRA, Thursday.—Developments are pending in the suggestion that Australia and South Africa should exchange High Commissioners. ...
Article : 84 wordsDifficulties associated with transportation in Tasmania of the captured Messerschmitt fighter, to be exhibited at Hobart, Launceston, and North-west Coast centres this ...
Article : 83 wordsAn offer of another six trolley buses from the order lodged in Britain by the Chinese Government which does not now require them, was rejected by the Hobart Tramways ...
Article : 82 wordsCANBERRA, Thursday. — No subsidy was paid any Australian newspaper to publish news supplied by the Department of Information, it was stated in the House ...
Article : 81 wordsMr. J. W. Clinch, prominent Hobart citizen and an officer of the Postal Department for more than 50 years, died at his residence at Sandy Bay yesterday. ...
Article : 191 wordsLONDON, Thursday.—The German Propaganda Minister (Dr. Goebbels) appears to have given up the battle with "Ivan the Terrible," the Russian ...
Article : 71 wordsA statement reported to have been made by Mr. J. Pentland at Winkleigh, that he had received £340 for 1,300 cases of fruit, was referred to again at a meeting of the State ...
Article : 211 wordsUntil yesterday the destination of the Excella on the mystery trip on Sunday was a secret, but yesterday the committee organising the ...
Article : 142 wordsEDMONTON, Thursday.—The Alberta Government has defaulted on the repayment of the principal regarding bonds worth 2.853,230 dollars (£A950,646) which ...
Article : 67 wordsTORONTO, Thursday.—The Canadian Press association announces that Canada's first fighter aeroplane, complete with engines, tor despatch overseas, soon will bs ...
Article : 55 wordsOATLANDS.—In continuation of a treeplanting scheme, Inaugurated by the Oatlands Council last year, schoolchildren of the Oatlands Area School on Wednesday planted 10 ...
Article : 358 wordsThe funeral of Mrs. Margaret E. Murphy look place at the Campbell Town Roman Catholic cemetery on wednesday. Among the mourners were members of the Campbell ...
Article : 95 wordsOnly the mover, Mr. D. E. Ryan, and the seconder. Mr. J. R. Abel, supported a motion at the State Fruit Board meeting at Hobart yesterday that the Government should be ...
Article : 101 wordsSubstantial Improvements are to be carried out at the Oddfellows' Hall. New Norfolk, to meet the public demand for a bigger and more modern hall. ...
Article : 103 wordsCANBERRA, Thursday. — Ways of using prisoners of war are being considered by officers of the Forestry Commission and hygiene and camps ...
Article : 65 wordsA sale of Crown lands was held at the Mechanics' Institute, Launceston, yesterday. Upset and reserve prices were paid in most instances. The only exceptions were a lot ...
Article : 197 wordsA bogie tram will be in service on the Lenah valley line next week, Aid. Watkins, chairman of the Hobart City Council Tramways Committee, stated yesterday. ...
Article : 69 wordsCANBERRA, Thursday.—Cabinet has approved the principle of granting service pensions to men who rendered honourable service in the Australian Contingent in ...
Article : 76 wordsA Department of Information sound film entitled "Defenders of Tobruk" will be included in the programme for the war rally to be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday ...
Article : 73 wordsErection of a recruiting kiosk outside the Hobart Town Hall ls nearly finished. The building is 16ft. x 14ft., and is 14ft. high. The City Council originally refused to ...
Article : 83 wordsAdditional A.I.F. volunteers, who have passed the medical board were drafted to Brighton Camp yesterday and on Wednesday. The following have begun their A.I.F. ...
Article : 52 wordsLONDON, Thursday.—Men born in 1895 will be required to register on October 11, at the offices of the Ministry of Labour and National Service. ...
Article : 29 wordsSTRAND.—"The Tree of Liberty" and "Blondie in Society." "PRINCE.—"Strawberry Blonde" and "Murder Among Friends." ...
Article : 86 wordsNEW YORK, Thursday.—An S.O.S. message picked up from an unidentified merchantman stated it was being attacked by a U-boat off Eire. ...
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Article : 0 wordsReplacement of the paling fence on the Church St. side of St. Andrew's Park with a modern wire fence was approved yesterday by the Reserves Committee of the Hobart ...
Article : 61 wordsDuring September the Hobart City Mission assisted 158 persons—[?]3 women, 80 children, and 25 men. Relief included 1,016 garments, 55 pairs boots, 30 household ...
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Advertising : 134 wordsA social evening organised by Hobart tramway employees was tendered Mr. Frank Dale, of the Royal Australian Navy, at Hobart last night. Mr. Dale, who is on leave ...
Article : 85 wordsAs the result of pennies thrown into the "wishing well" at the Hastings Caves £5/3/7 has been forwarded to the Cygnet branch of the Bush Nursing Association bv the ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Fri 3 Oct 1941, Page 4
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