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  2. Y.M.C.A. SECRETARY HERE

    Mr. J. F. Massey (right), national general secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, arrived in Launceston yesterday. He is pictured with Mr. W. S. Clack, the local Y.M.C.A., secretary. —"The Examiner" photo. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  3. LAUNCESTON TASMANIA The Examiner

    ALTHOUGH there are trades in which payment is based on results, it is a broad principle of Australian trade unionism that piece-work and incentive payments are undesirable. The reasons for this traditional attitude are that high-pressure methods of production ...

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  4. IMPORTED MEAT

    Since June 13 nearly 1000 carcases of beef, mutton and lamb have been brought from the mainland by air ...

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  5. PERSONAL

    The Chief of the Imperial General Staff (Field-Marshal Viscount Montgomery) arrived in Colombo (Ceylon) yesterday en route to ...

    Article : 51 words
  6. 71 M.P.H. WINDS SWEEP HOBART

    Winds reaching a velocity of 71 miles an hour swept Hobart and surrounding districts all day yesterday, causing much minor damage, and at times blowing people from their feet at street corners. At Sandy Bay a 6ft. ...

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  7. SECRETARY FOR T.F.F.

    Major A. N. Halliwell, who was yesterday appointed State secretary of the Tasmanian Farmers' Federation. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 387 words
  8. OBITUARY

    Mrs. A W. Bendall, wife of the Warden of Westbury (Cr. A. W. Bendall), died in the Launceston General Hospital yesterday ...

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  9. TOPICS OF THE DAY

    Tasmanian Book Week, which opened in Hobart on Sunday and will continue till Saturday, is noteworthy for the versatility displayed by school children, whose ages range from 5 to 18, in their efforts to display in ...

    Article : 395 words
  10. EDUCATION FOR THE WORKERS

    "There is no evidence of a present interest in education in general such as activated the worker at the time ...

    Article : 364 words
  11. Family Notices

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    Family Notices : 204 words
  12. Tasmanian Conference Suggested

    IT IS SUGGESTED that the Premier (Mr. Cosgrove) and his Government consider calling a special Tasmanian conference to make plans for increasing production in this state. It is true that the Canberra conference which ended on Sunday ...

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  13. MINISTERS ON VISIT

    The Premier (Mr. Cosgrove), who will be accompanied by the Minister for Transport (Mr. Howroyd) ...

    Article : 110 words
  14. Improvements to Trades Hall

    A credit balance of £712 revealed in the annual report of the Northern Tasmanian Labour Day committee. ...

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  15. A Lesson for Mr. Calwell

    AUSTRALIA'S Minister for Immigration (Mr. Calwell) may as well include, in his oversea peregrinations, a visit to Canada for a brief course in how to enlist desirable immigrants and in addition arrange transport for them. ...

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  16. IMPETUS FOR ROAD SAFETY BLITZ

    The first of a series of monthly campaigns in the interests of road safety in Tasmania will be a blitz against' excessive speed in ...

    Article : 229 words
  17. Improving Nature Strips

    THE first step in a long-range plan to improve unsightly nature strips and street embankments in Launceston was taken by ...

    Article : 78 words
  18. Shortage of Tyres Acute

    "The tyre position in Tasmania has deteriorated to such an extent that essential services are likely to ...

    Article : 165 words
  19. It Happened 100 Years Ago

    INQUEST—The inquest was held on Monday, at the "Ferry House," upon, the body of a man named Kelly, ...

    Article : 59 words
  20. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Correspondents Express Their Views

    Sir,—The contrast between the activity of the propaganda machine in relation to aggression in 1939 and now is a fact that will ...

    Article : 311 words
  21. Hill St. Buses

    THE petition from 90 residents of Cataract Hill, protesting at frequent cancellations of the Hill St. buses and making suggestions ...

    Article : 75 words
  22. The Despised Country

    Sir,—Your leading article of August 2 will ring true to most thoughtful countrymen. It may be partly coincidence that ...

    Article : 269 words
  23. BONES OF BLACK FOUND IN SOUTH

    The discovery at Sorell of human remains believed to be those of a Tasmanian aborigine had its sequel yesterday in what was probably the strangest inquest ever held at Hobart. ...

    Article : 243 words
  24. Immigrants From Eire

    Sir, I would like to thank your correspondent, "Advance Australia." for his remarks re immigrants from Eire. It is not ...

    Article : 54 words
  25. Deloraine Show Society

    Provision will have to be made for more stalls for horses and cattle and further extensions to buildings for women's industries, ...

    Article : 190 words
  26. PRICE OF FIREWOOD IN HOBART

    The price increase accepted by Hobart firewood retailers last week was 2/6 a ton, not 3/6 as reported earlier. Members considered the ...

    Article : 46 words
  27. Soldiers' Widows

    Sir,— decline to give a definition of the word "flapper," as that word was not used by me, appropriate as it may be. I would also ...

    Article : 206 words
  28. FAMILY MUST LEAVE

    A man, his wife and five children living in a condemned house in Bathurst St. must find other promises in which to live because ...

    Article : 179 words
  29. SPARKS from the NEWS ANVIL

    PUZZLING pastime! It has been the contention of many diplomats and statesmen who have come into contact with Russian ...

    Article : 696 words
  30. War Memorials Fund

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 63 words
  31. SCHOOL FLAG CROSSINGS

    WHILE in Launceston yesterday the secretary of the Road Safety Council and the Road Safety Officer (Mr. G. Beamish) ...

    Article : 233 words
  32. SAFETY HINTS FOR CYCLISTS

    One of the most disturbing offences by cyclists is that of riding abreast, and it is particularly prevalent in Launceston. ...

    Article : 197 words
  33. Avoca Wants Doctor

    Sir,—There has been an agitation at Fingal for a resident doctor. One of the measures taken was a petition. This was taken ...

    Article : 313 words
  34. Beaconsfield Council

    Sir, — The Beaconsfield Council lots us know that £106,385 has been spent in the municipality on the construction of houses in the ...

    Article : 148 words
  35. INTEREST IN 1902 FIND OF ASBESTOS

    The Government is very interested in the report by Mr. G. H. Evans, of Kempton, that he located an arm of asbestos south of Lynchford in 1902, and the Mines Department proposed to investigate the matter. ...

    Article : 275 words
  36. Religion of Moors

    Sir,—In his justification of Franco's using Moorish troops, your correspondent, Mr. J. J. Kiely, wrote: "They believe in ...

    Article : 135 words
  37. Right and Left

    Sir.—In reply to Mr. Grant I still maintain that atheism is not taught. Inner convictions are accepted or rejected according to a ...

    Article : 137 words
  38. BROKE THROUGH WALL

    SYDNEY.—Breaking into one shop and then removing portion of the wall to the adjoining shop of Edward Barkway. second-hand ...

    Article : 34 words
  39. Advertising

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    Advertising : 18 words
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