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  2. Merchant Navy Mobilises For Dollar Drive

    Britain has mobilised her merchant navy in the drive for dollars. Magnificently equipped for the luxury tourist trade, it can play a big part in eraning "hard ...

    Article : 601 words
  3. PERSONAL

    The Australian Newspapers Proprietors' Association has elected Mr. Eric Kennedy as its president for the next 12 months. Mr. Ke ...

    Article : 47 words
  4. BEAUTIFUL ROSES IN LAUNCESTON DISPLAY

    Beautiful blooms and floral work were seen at the Launceston Horticultural Society's rose show yesterday. Pictured at the show, from left: Mr. J. B. Wise (steward), the Superintendent of Reserves (Mr. F. R. Dowse, who was one of the judges), ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 70 words
  5. LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA. The Examiner

    THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL had no hesitation in passing the bill providing for interest-free loans to primary producers who suffered crop losses through adverse seasons this year and last. This measure authorises the Treasurer to borrow up to £300,000, ...

    Article : 465 words
  6. ESTATES

    Mr. Stearne Bolton Phillips formerly of Ringarooma and Wynyard, who did on August 21, 1946, at Wynyard left a gross ...

    Article : 91 words
  7. Family Notices

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    Family Notices : 339 words
  8. It Happened 100 Years Ago

    ROBBERY AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HOBART TOWN.—Five prisoners of the Crown, under the ...

    Article : 87 words
  9. TOPICS OF THE DAY

    The summer influx of tourists to Tasmania has begun, and Launceston hotels are booked out until after the Christmas holidays. MANY hotels and guest houses ...

    Article : 169 words
  10. SAY CHILDREN SHOULD HAVE HAD HOLIDAY

    Launceston school teachers said yesterday that Tasmanian children had been treated "shabbily" because they were not given a holiday for Princess Elizabeth's wedding day. ...

    Article : 371 words
  11. Week-end Forecast

    Fine and cool to-morrow. but with increasing temperatures on Sunday. ...

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  12. SUGAR CARGO NEXT MONTH

    Following representations by the State Government, the Tasmanian Traffic Committee in Melbourne ...

    Article : 114 words
  13. Returned Men and Politics

    THE DISCUSSION on servicemen and politics at the quarterly meeting of the Launceston sub-branch of the Returned Servicemen's League aired a subject that from time to time exercises the minds of those who arc interested in the welfare of ...

    Article : 184 words
  14. TAX STAND COMMENDED

    The Premier (Mr. Cosgrove) yesterday commended the stand taken by the Premier of N.S.W. ...

    Article : 108 words
  15. Bell Bay Wharf Work

    THE George Town Commission has contradicted statements that in the event of ships calling at Bell Bay there would be ...

    Article : 103 words
  16. Sheep Killed

    ABOUT 15 sheep were killed at the Newstead railway crossing on the main line yesterday when they were struck by a goods train ...

    Article : 70 words
  17. Retail Traders and Shop Assistants

    Commenting on a letter to the editor on "Shopping Hours," which appeared in "The Examiner" yesterday, the secretary of the Retail ...

    Article : 174 words
  18. More Dangers in City Traffic

    A SAFETY DEVICE that does not work is a positive danger. In the working of city traffic this truth is driven home often. Wrong signals, no signals, the failure to observe through-street regulations, the ignoring of the privilege of the vehicle on the right at ...

    Article : 150 words
  19. Appeal to Engage Older Men

    CANBERRA—An appeal to employers to engage older men to overcome the acute labour short-age, and help increase production ...

    Article : 130 words
  20. MORE PUBLIC SERVANTS

    There were 1229 permanent public servants employed by the State of Tasmania at the end of June last compared with 1151 on ...

    Article : 212 words
  21. Taroona's Trip

    THE TAROONA is due at Beauty Point at 8 o'clock this morning with passengers, mails and general cargo. She will stay in port ...

    Article : 34 words
  22. Moulding Piles Soon

    As soon as moulds, which have been ordered, arrive in Launceston, the Marine Board will begin making concrete piles for the ...

    Article : 161 words
  23. Impressed by Mr. Binns

    "In my opinion your Government had a very capable and efficient representative in Mr. K. J. Binns, who has ...

    Article : 186 words
  24. SOUTH PACIFIC COMMISSION

    CANBERRA.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) announced yesterday that the Australian and N.Z. Governments have ...

    Article : 74 words
  25. NEW PAY AND HOURS FOR GROCERS

    A five-day week will be observed by wholesale grocers throughout Tasmania from January 1, the Wholesale Grocers Wages ...

    Article : 155 words
  26. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Correspondents Express Their Views

    Sir,—How much Jonger will the general public have to put up with the inconvenience and danger of the culvert repairs being made at ...

    Article : 1,547 words
  27. Compere Proposes 'Plane Jump

    MELBOURNE.—An application has been made to the Civil Aviation Department to allow Jack Davey, radio compere, to make a ...

    Article : 86 words
  28. NAIRANA BACK FOR TOURIST SEASON

    CANBERRA—The Commonwealth Government has arranged with Tasmanian Steamers Pty. Ltd., owners of the passenger steamer Nairana, to run the vessel for the tourist season from December 15 to February 15. ...

    Article : 214 words
  29. SPARKS from the NEWS ANVIL

    THE FLAG flew bravely under many skies. In northern autumn cold, in southern warmth, But everywhere all hearts glowed radiantly, In bright reflection of the happiness ...

    Article : 352 words
  30. New Cabinet Appointments

    The Premier (Mr. Cosgrove) yesterday announced appointments to Cabinet caused by the death of the Minister for Mines (Mr. ...

    Article : 77 words
  31. War Memorials Fund

    The following conations have been received for the Mayor's Trust Fund of the Launceston War Memorials Committee:— ...

    Article : 64 words
  32. APPEAL TO-DAY FOR BLIND

    The annual street appeal for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb Institution in Launceston and the Midlands will be held to-day. ...

    Article : 231 words
  33. Gordon Seat (Upper House) Poll to Be Held To-morrow

    After what is probably the shortest period on record between nominations and poll, the electors of Gordon will vote to-morrow to elect a successor to the late Minister for Mines (Mr. McDonald). THE 1297 electors included at the ...

    Article : 301 words
  34. PETROL ADEQUATE

    MELBOURNE—There was enough petrol in Australia to meet the coupons issued if the buying were spread over the month to ...

    Article : 44 words
  35. Advertising

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    Advertising : 77 words
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