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  2. Page 2—THE EXAMINER, Saturday, December 6, 1947 LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA. The Examiner

    JUST AS THE BALKANS used to be the "storm corner" of Europe, so Palestine seems likely to become the cockpit of Asia. The JUST AS THE BALKANS used to be the "storm corner" of Europe so Palestine seems likely to become the cockpit of Asia The Balkans were formerly the point at which rival Germanic and Russian imperialistic ambitions came into collision. They are important ...

    Article : 491 words
  3. Royal Commission Holds Up Close Of Session

    Political interest this week has been divided between the events in the Legislative Council, whose sittings are ending on the same hostile note apparent at the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,148 words
  4. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHMAN WELCOMED

    Mr. A. E. Glassey a Congregational Church leader from Britain, was last night welcomed at Milton Hall, Launceston. From left: Rev. L. C. H Barbour Mr. Glassey Mrs. Glassey—The examiner photo ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 45 words
  5. PERSONAL

    On Monday evening Lady Binney will attend a meeting of the St. David's Cathedral Mothers' Union. On Wednesday the ...

    Article : 140 words
  6. OBITUARY

    Mr. William Ernest Stingel, Bridport, whose death occurred at the Memorial Hospital, Scottsdale, at the age of 78, was born at ...

    Article : 129 words
  7. It Happened 100 Years Ago

    THE STREET GANG.— Now that the weather has become fine and the labours of a large gang would be ...

    Article : 67 words
  8. TOPICS OF THE DAY

    In order to clarify the confusion which has existed regarding holidays in the State, the Industrial, Registrar (Mr. E. J. Ogilvie) yesterday issued a list of holidays for next year. ...

    Article : 251 words
  9. Family Notices

    {No abstract available}

    Family Notices : 308 words
  10. Empty Stocking Fund DONATIONS FROM EMPLOYEES

    in past years collective donations from employees of several Launceston business firms have helped "The ...

    Article : 165 words
  11. Tenders Welcome

    ALDERMEN consider the receipt of two tenders for some City Council work as welcome as no tenders have been received for ...

    Article : 64 words
  12. The Battle for France

    THOUGH THE DANGER of civil war in France has not passed, the news that strikers continue to return to work in defiance of union orders encourages hope that sanity will prevail and that the Communist offensive will fail. ...

    Article : 193 words
  13. Council Work

    IF a recommendation from the finance committee is agreed to at Monday night's City Council meeting, £170 will be spent on the ...

    Article : 44 words
  14. The Padre Says FACTORY FOR L'TON?

    FROM time to time we hear of a distinguished manufacturer looking around Tasmania, seeking a ...

    Article : 206 words
  15. Taroona's Visit

    THE TAROONA will berth at Inspection Head at 8 am. today, bringing passengers, mails and general cargo from Melbourne ...

    Article : 39 words
  16. The Empty Stocking Fund

    MANY HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN in Launceston will not have the happy Christmas to which all young people are entitled unless the Empty Stocking Fund is as generously supported this year as it has been in the past. ...

    Article : 152 words
  17. N.Z. Butter, Cheese Prices in U.K.

    WELLINGTON (A.A.P. - Reuter).—An agreement has been reached with the U.K. Ministry of Food for the sale of New ...

    Article : 61 words
  18. Struck by Cricket Ball

    MR. G. R. Wallace of Longford suffered a broken jade )hen he was struck by a cricket ball while at practice yesterday. He ...

    Article : 33 words
  19. FIVE TASMANIANS IN ANTARCTIC TRIP

    Two Launceston men, one the chief executive officer and the other a rating, with three other Tasmanians are included in the crew of a landing craft taking part in the expedition to Heard Island and the Antarctic. ...

    Article : 276 words
  20. Road Subsidence

    THE Deputy Mayor (Ald. Henty) confirmed the statement in 'The Examiner" yesterday that the Marine Board had turned down an ...

    Article : 68 words
  21. LEARN TO SWIM: LAST DAYS TO ENROL

    This morning and Monday will be the last opportunities for intending pupils in "The Examiner" and 7EX Learn-to-Swim campaign to enrol. No enrolments will be accepted after Tuesday morning. ...

    Article : 233 words
  22. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Correspondents Express Their Views

    The letter which appeared yesterday above the initials J. G. bore the signature of J. G. Breheny. The surname was omitted through a ...

    Article : 49 words
  23. Farm Labour

    Sir,—Regarding the fixing of wages for farm labour. I would like to point out that our Labour Governments and unions have ...

    Article : 174 words
  24. Calmness Advised

    Sir,—It is a great pity that senators, bank officials, or anyone else should so lose their sense of proportion as to make exaggerated ...

    Article : 161 words
  25. N.Y. SCHOOLS BAN CAROLS

    NEW YORK (A.A.P.)—A ban on the singing of -Christmas carols which make reference to the nativity and on celebrations having a ...

    Article : 120 words
  26. Rating Systems

    Sir,—I hope that the agitation in favour of city rating on unimproved value will get a complete knock-out at the referendum next ...

    Article : 173 words
  27. Accountancy Exam. Results

    The Commonwealth Institute of Accountants (Tasmanian division) has announced the following results of intermediate examinations ...

    Article : 80 words
  28. SPARKS from the NEWS ANVIL

    HOUSE holiday The Federal Parliament is up for Christmas. This sounds like a family gathering but it is a dispersal of forces ...

    Article : 746 words
  29. BUSH NURSING POLICY

    The northern branch of the Bush Nursing Association did not share the opinion that the Government was Interfering in the ...

    Article : 222 words
  30. Production of Tobacco Leaf in Tasmania Likely

    Demonstrations are being conducted at Broadmarsh to prove that smokable tobacco can be produced on a commercial basis in southern Tasmania. A HOBART syndicate, headed by Mr. T. Kimber, plains to treat ...

    Article : 427 words
  31. Rubbish on Roadside

    Sir,—A correspondent has mentioned that on the mainland Launceston is known as the "City of Parks." I wonder what Tasmania ...

    Article : 245 words
  32. Definitions

    Sir,—A dictionary definition of "astute" is "shrewd, cunning, sharp." Should Senator Aylett wish to describe himself as such I fail ...

    Article : 49 words
  33. Price of Beer

    Sir,—I have noticed that some hotelkeepers in Launceston have cut the sizes of their glasses from 8oz. to 7oz., but they are still ...

    Article : 106 words
  34. TROPHIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL CADET CORPS

    Service in a cadet corps was a service to the nation, the Military Commandant In Tasmania (Brig. E. M. Dollery) ...

    Article : 199 words
  35. N.U.R. Non-Political

    Sir,—The Minister for Forests (Mr. Worsley) in seconding Mr. A. Lillico's motion in the Legislative Council on Thursday, ...

    Article : 80 words
  36. MORE COTTON YARN

    LONDON (A.A.P.).—The Minister for Economic Affairs (Sir Stafford Cripps) announced yesterday that the cotton industry's total ...

    Article : 54 words
  37. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 127 words
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