OUTSTANDING among the impressions of the Canberra survivors who returned to Hobart yesterday was the rescue work of American sailors, for whom, they said, no praise was too high. Stories of great gallantry ...
Article : 613 wordsThe case for the appellant was concluded at Hobart yesterday in the appeal by George Whitmore against the decision of the Deputy Director of ...
Article : 201 wordsThe Lord Mayor (Mr. J. Soundy, M.H.A.), as part of the Hobart centenary celebrations, recorded a message "to the citizens of 2042." The recording was made by the Australian Broadcasting Commission, and the Lord Mayor yesterdays handed the disc to ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 58 wordsTasmanian ratings from H.M.A.S. Canberra home on leave—A.B. Percy Healey and A.B. Vernon Pearce, both of Launceston, photographed on their arrival at Launceston yesterday. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 28 words"WE are fighting in defence of Christian principles, for the maintenance and development of a Christian civilisation against that which is utterly pagan," said the Bishop of Tasmania (the Rt. Rev. Dr. R. S. ...
Article : 965 wordsIF the Germans reach Stalingrad and establish themselves on the Volga, says the "Daily Mail, they will place between ...
Article : 369 wordsA REPORT in the Stockholm "Tidningen" from Berlin says Vichy is negotiating with Turkey for the sale of the ...
Article : 71 wordsMELBOURNE, Tuesday. — A strong move to obtain control of the executive of the Australian Labour Party in Victoria ...
Article : 216 wordsA plea for the introduction of fixed prices for all farm products was made yesterday by the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. D'Alton). ...
Article : 300 wordsMELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The Victorian Budget, presented today by the Treasurer (Mr. Dunstan) showed a surplus for ...
Article : 179 wordsTaking the offensive is the only manner in which to prosecute a modern war, said Mr. Menzies, M.H.R. at Burnie yesterday. The ...
Article : 170 wordsCANBERRA, Tuesday. — A conference of A.R.P. technical representatives today decided to introduce a system of ...
Article : 204 wordsA delegation representing the Council of Churches yesterday attended the opening of the Anglican Synod at Hobart, and conveyed fraternal greetings ...
Article : 479 wordsMELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The output of two New South Wales fish canneries will be increased greatly by a fine catch of salmon in an inlet on the east ...
Article : 97 wordsNEW DELHI. Tuesday.—The Viceroy (Lord Linlithgow) has summoned both Chambers of the,Central India Legislature to ...
Article : 160 words"The statement of the PostmasterGeneral (Senator Ashley) that Mr. Menzies supposed attack on the Australian Broadcasting Commission was ...
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Advertising : 217 wordsTHE Director-General of ManPower (Mr. Wurth) said today that the Directorate is evolving a plan in relation to rural man-power ...
Article : 285 words"If I had my way I would make it an offence for women smoking," declared Capt. G. Wright, Assistant Commissioner of the Australian Comforts ...
Article : 96 wordsADELAIDE, Tuesday. — Although there were indications today that, as a result of representations made to the Commonwealth Government, ...
Article : 58 wordsSYDNEY, Tuesday.—At a public meeting tonight the Minister for Labour and National Service (Mr. Ward) complained that he had been ...
Article : 185 words"WE are at war with Germany today on two different planes, military and spiritual; it is enormously important that we should win on both, but ...
Article : 513 wordsAt the annual meeting of the Northern Tasmanian centres of the St. John Ambulance Brigade a motion by the chairman (Sir John Ramsay) that the ...
Article : 281 wordsAll sorts of measures had been adopted for the sake of national security and efficiency, and the ordinary liberty and way of life of the people ...
Article : 151 wordsAt the Church of England Synod yesterday. Canon Barrett, on behalf of the board of Christ College, Hobart, reported that, despite a number of ...
Article : 91 wordsLONDON, Tuesday.—Sinking of a 10,000-ton German transport in the Gulf of Finland was announced in the Moscow communique last night. ...
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Advertising : 111 wordsSYDNEY, Tuesday.—Two mines were idle in New South Wales because of industrial disputes. They were Stockton Borehole, Northern ...
Article : 111 wordsSteps are to be taken to improve the approach to the wharf at St. Helens. A letter from the clerk of the Portland municipality (Mr. J. A. Hodgman) ...
Article : 151 wordsReferring yesterday to a statement by the Bishop of Armidale (the Rt. Rev. J. S. Moyes) concerning homes in Hobart which were not fit to live in, the ...
Article : 112 words"The Mercury" Special Service CANBERRA, Tuesday. — Further regulations to strengthen the Government's powers to divert labour ...
Article : 79 wordsNothing has been heard of Mrs. Helen Christie Macleod, wife of Lieut.-Col. T. B. Macleod, of Richmond, since she left the residence of her sister, Miss D. ...
Article : 87 wordsCANBERRA, Tuesday. — From September 13 the interest rate to be charged on renewed first mortgages will be pegged at a maximum of 5 per cent. ...
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Advertising : 177 wordsAfter having seen damage caused by cattle to gardens in Wellwood St., Lenah Valley, and heard the views of a deputation from residents, the ...
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Advertising : 86 wordsUnder legislation passed last ses[?]on there was satisfactory response by parishes towards the amount required to keep the fund self-supporting and ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Wed 26 Aug 1942, Page 2
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