IF in the multitude of counsellor there is wisdom, as the old saw affirms, good should come out of the municipal conference which opened yesterday in Hobart. Some of the subjects are of minor importance, but small matters have their place in the scheme of things, and municipal councils are ...
Article : 551 wordsFIREWOOD SHORTAGE—With the winter just commencing, there, is already a shortage of firewood. Scarcity of labor, petrol rationing, and the few lorries ...
Article : 104 wordsMR. CURTIN'S last duty before leaving London on Monday was to make a farewell cull at the Boomerang Club. He walked in unannounced and ...
Article : 300 wordsSTRIVING to be good, to do good, and to love our neighbor as ourself, man's soul is safe. ...
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Family Notices : 863 wordsFAREWELL SOCCIAL.—At the hall on Wednesday evening a farewell social was tendered to Cr. Viney and family. There was a large attendance. The ...
Article : 78 words"I don't think Bill is such a henpecked husband as you think, I have, heard that he was complaining of his wife's conduct last night." ...
Article : 47 wordsRAINFALL.—The rainfall for May was 501 points on 21 wet days, which was considerably above the average of 323 points over the past eight years. In the spell ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 222 wordsA.C.F.—At a dance in the hall recently for the A.C.F. there was a good attendance. Music was provided by Mrs. Jack M'Clenaghan. A chocolate waltz was won ...
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Advertising : 378 wordsOPPORTUNITY SHOP.—Takings at the opportunity shop to-morrow will be for the Red ross. Donations of any saleable goods are solicited. The sum ...
Article : 301 wordsSALVAGE COLLECTIONS. — Last Monday 11 boxes of salvage and rags were delivered at the Devonport depot. Residents are asked to send salvage to the ...
Article : 89 wordsIt was painted out yesterday that it was not necessary for persons only temporarily away from their usual place of living to change their ...
Article : 91 wordsMELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Estate in Victoria sworn for probate at £18,597 was left by the late Sir Colin Fraser, chairman of directors of the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 412 wordsTHE startling information that American educational deficiencies have been more numerous than battle casualties recalls Mr. Roosevelt's inspiring appeal on behalf of the Forgotten Man—one of the slogans that carried this great leader into office and has kept him there for a third term, which ...
Article : 423 wordsHOBART, Wednesday.—The following were successful at the April examinations of the Federal Institute of Accountants:—Final course—Advanced ...
Article : 39 wordsCOLD SNAP—After the mild weather of last, week, the present cold snap has been keenly felt. Snow has appeared on the Western Tiers, and a cold wind from ...
Article : 179 wordsWELCOME HOME.—At the hall on Monday night a welcome home was tentered to Cpl. S. Crawford, Cpl. A. Short and Ptc. L. Burley. Music was provided ...
Article : 73 wordsHOBART, Wednesday. — The hope that Australia's effort would be as great, in peace as it had been in war, and that Australians would ...
Article : 351 wordsRECREATION GROUND.—A scheme to beautify and improve the recreation ground is under way. Members of the town committee of the council have had ...
Article : 275 wordsHOBART, Wednesday. — The allocation of manpuwer, materials and funds to the War Service Homes Commission to enable it to ...
Article : 536 wordsTo-day marks the fourth anniversary of the British evacuation of Dunkirk in a period of tension as kiah as it was then. ...
Article : 235 wordsRED CROSS—The Red Cross sewing group will meet to-day. SALVAGE—On Saturday afternoon waste paper will be collected in the No. 2 ...
Article : 414 wordsBIBLE SOCIETY—Rev. W. E. Northey, Tasmanian organiser of the British and Foreign Bible Society, is visiting Circular Head. On Sunday he preached in the ...
Article : 242 wordsOn Monday, June 12, which will be observed as a public holiday in lieu of the King's Birthday, North-West Coast post: offices, with the exception of those at ...
Article : 84 wordsSYDNEY, Wednesday.—The inquiry by Mr. Justice Clyne into the internment of members of the Australia First Movement is expected to ...
Article : 71 wordsThe death occurred at his home, "Tasman Park," East Devonport, yesterday morning, of Mr, William Williams, one of the best-known ...
Article : 409 wordsRepresentations are to be made to the Government that the Empire Parliamentary delegation include the North-West, Coast in its Tasmanian ...
Article : 140 wordsAMERICAN FAIR.—An American fair will be held in the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon for Red Gross funds. Gifts would be appreciated. At night ...
Article : 39 wordsCANBERRA, Wednesday.— The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture (Mr. Scully) said to-day that the secretary of the ...
Article : 153 wordsV.D.C.—Arangcments are being made for the parade and inspection of the V.D.C. unit, when the officers will explain its new role. The parade will be held in the ...
Article : 152 wordsA change is being made in the command of the senior cadets in Tasmania. Captain W. T. Crosby is retiring after 2½ years, and his place as O.C. senior ...
Article : 189 wordsBALLETTE.—A successful ballette was held in the hall for hall and patriotic funds. Banfield's orchestra provided the music. Mr. L. Xothrop and Mrs. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 68 wordsHOBART, Wednesday.—As soon as materails and manpower are available, the Government proposes to begin the erection of the new gaol at Hayes. A slight ...
Article : 123 wordsLAUNCESTON, Wednesday. — The executive of the National Agricultural and Pastoral Society has received the resignation of the acting secretary (Mr. ...
Article : 71 wordsLAUNCESTON, Wednesday.—The funeral of Mrs. Alice Mulligan took place at the Forth Methodist cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. A service ...
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Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954), Thu 1 Jun 1944, Page 2
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