"Col. George Arthur was the greatest Governor Tasmania ever had: he 'made' Tasmania." said the Governor (Sir Ernest Clark) at a meeting of the Royal Society, at the ...
Article : 429 wordsA good example of the photographer's art, this picture of the Ross War Memorial is one of the dozens of representative views of Tasmania, published in "The Mercury" Annual, which is on sale today. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Advertising : 320 wordsThe Warden of Bothwell (the Rev. A. E. Hutchinson), who is to leave the district after a residence of more than 20 years to take up residence at Longford, resigned at ...
Article : 313 wordsThe British and Foreign Bible Society believed that the whole future of humanity lay in the practical application of the teachings of Christ, said the Commonwealth secretary ...
Article : 537 wordsRates in the New Norfolk township area have been raised this year by 9d to the record figure of 4/ in the £. In 1935 the rates were 2/7 in the £. The action of the ...
Article : 320 wordsStatements at a meeting of the New Norfolk War Savings Committee that incorrect information had been published about purchases of war savings certificates in the New ...
Article : 159 wordsParishioners of St. Mary's Church of England. Gretna, met with outstanding success when the annual fair was conducted on Saturday. The net proceeds of more than ...
Article : 261 wordsThe Minister for Agriculture (Mr. T. D'Alton) said yesterday that the Government had decided to co-operate with the Circular Head Marine Board in providing ...
Article : 147 wordsThe scenic beauty of Tasmania, the industries of the State, and community progress, particularly in regard to the war effort are strikingly portrayed in "The ...
Article : 328 wordsTo assist the war and conversion loan and to afford country visitors an opportunity of seeing units of the A.I.F., a military parade will be held in Hobart on Thursday. ...
Article : 121 wordsCol. C. Wall, field secretary for the Salvation Army. Southern Territory, will arrive in Tasmania from Melbourne today and will conduct a meeting tonight in the Army hall ...
Article : 82 wordsIn continuation of the 111th anniversary celebration by the Glenorchy Methodist Church, a successful public gathering was held at the church last night. The ...
Article : 104 wordsCITY COUNCIL workmen began yesterday the painting of the fountain in Princes Square. The paint is a bright green, and the comments of passers-by were not ...
Article : 218 wordsLabour would be so scarce that unless militia trainees were released during the "rush" periods it would be difficult to market the 1942 Huon apple and pear crop, it was ...
Article : 192 wordsAlthough a financial statement presented to the Royal Hobart Hospital Board of Management last night showed a debit balance of £453 for August and September, it was ...
Article : 145 wordsBecause of inadequate case material supplies, Huon fruitgrowers probably would be placed in a serious position, it was stated at a meeting of the Huon Council at ...
Article : 164 wordsCriticism of Hobart Repertory Society's policy of staging a play already presented by the picture theatres was effectively answered at the premiere of "Rebecca" on ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 109 wordsNo reply has been received by the Hobart City Council from the Government about its housing scheme. The Lord Mayor (Mr. Soundy) informed Aid. Osborne to this effect ...
Article : 247 wordsThe Church of England held a Victory fair at Dover on Saturday, when more than £30 was raised. The Rev. W. Terry introduced the Warden (Mr. E. Burgess), who ...
Article : 195 wordsClaiming that the Federal Government had committed a breach ot faith, the Huon Council yesterday agreed to protest against the proposed cut of 25 per cent in ...
Article : 103 wordsMembers of the Hobart Apex Club at their luncheon gathering, yesterday, were addressed by the editor of "The Mercury" (Mr. Fred Usher), who dealt with aspects of affairs ...
Article : 70 wordsAVALON—"You're the One" and "Stage Coach War." STRAND.—"She Knew All the Answers" and "The Pertect Crime." ...
Article : 129 wordsPANAMA, Monday.—A Panamanian Government source said today that the ousted President Arias would not be welcome in Panama, and would be ...
Article : 40 wordsIn seven months nearly £1,000 had been raised for the Red Cross in Huon districts, it was revealed at a meeting of the Huon Council yesterday. The Council Clerk (Mr C. V. ...
Article : 86 wordsAssociated with the anniversary celebrations of the Davey St. Methodist Church a well-attended At Home was held at the church last night. The minister of the church ...
Article : 144 wordsMANILA, Monday.—The new Netherlands Indies Chief of Staff (General H. ter Poorten) has arrived for a series of informal conferences with leading United ...
Article : 64 wordsSYDNEY, Monday.—The State balanced its accounts, with a small surplus, for the first quarter of 1941-2. At this time last year there was a substantial ...
Article : 63 wordsGeeveston artists held a concert in Dover hall in aid of the Comforts Fund. Proceeds were £12. Performers included Misses Beech (4), Burgess (2). Conway. Mesdames ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Tue 14 Oct 1941, Page 7
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