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  2. [?] FLAXGROWING PLAN Advisory Committee

    To assist in the control of the Commonwealth's scheme for the sowing of 20,000 acres of flax in Australia to meet urgent munitions requirements in the ...

    Article : 153 words
  3. Letters to the Editor [As only a limited number of letters received can be published, preference will in future be given to those carrying writers' names for publication.—Ed. "A."] HOLIDAY FOLLY

    Sir,—While the enemy was still blasting his ruthless way into the heart of France we were content to forge the death struggle in "holiday," by ...

    Article : 158 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS

    ARARAT.—Gifts totalling nearly £600 and including £110 from the other parishes of the diocese have been promised for the refurnishing of the Church ...

    Article : 653 words
  5. ABORIGINES ANSWER THE CALL TO THE COLOURS:—

    Three of four aborigines from Antwerp, near Dimboola, who entered the A.I.F. camp at Royal Park on Saturday. From left:—J. and L. Kennedy (cousins) and F. Moore. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 89 words
  6. FINANCE AND COMMERCE ONE FINANCIAL BLOC

    The "Financial News," commenting on the signing of the Anglo-French-Dutch monetary agreement, whereby the official exchange rate has been established at 7.60 ...

    Article : 194 words
  7. Motoring EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMY

    Since the ban on imparts of super-grade petrols oil companies have responded to this economy move by producing new petrols designed, withtn the limits ...

    Article : 284 words
  8. MARKETING OF WHEAT

    Because of exceptional conditions created by the war wheatgrowers in Australia are fully aware of difficulties confronting the Australian Wheat Board in ...

    Article : 297 words
  9. NURSES WHO PAINT

    Sir,—Centuries old is the controversy concerning the use by girls of cosmetics, Matron Best merely echoes the pathetic plaint of Hamlet to Ophelia (act 3, scene ...

    Article : 116 words
  10. BALLARAT RESPONSE

    BALLARAT, Monday. — Farmers in the Ballarat district will respond to the call to grow more flax. Many areas will soon be planted. Officers of the Agricultural ...

    Article : 61 words
  11. 'CHANGES CLOSED

    Stock Exchanges in Australia were closed yesterday because of the observance of the King's birthday holiday. ...

    Article : 18 words
  12. GEELONG ITEMS

    GEELONG.—Two formations of Air Force Moth planes made flights over Geelong yesterday afternoon for the R.A.A.F. recruiting drive at Geelong. The first ...

    Article : 242 words
  13. THE UNION JACK

    Sir, — Unquestionably Hitler's "secret weapon" was the "fifth column"—and there is no counter for it. All we can do is to use any means possible to ...

    Article : 153 words
  14. HILL 50 DIVIDEND

    Hill 50 Gold Mine N.L. has declared an interim dividend (the fifth) of 6d. a share, payable on July 10. (Previous, 6d., April, 1940; total dividends, £31,250). ...

    Article : 30 words
  15. Advertising

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    Advertising : 259 words
  16. AUSTRAL OIL

    Austral Oil Drilling Syndicate reports that on May 20 it was reported that oil in the Imray well, Lakes Entrance, was standing at a height of 792ft. 9in. from ...

    Article : 74 words
  17. COOLING ARDOUR

    Sir,—Making a special trip to Melbourne to discover the fate of my application for the R.A.A.F. (air crew). I was unable to find out whether my papers ...

    Article : 87 words
  18. GOLD YIELDS

    PARINGA, Kalgoorlie (W.A.), Man—8,443 tons. 1,765oz. fine.; est, value, £17,344; est, mill profit. £6,162 (previous month £8,319). NORSEMAN ASSOCIATED, Norseman (W.A.). ...

    Article : 203 words
  19. BENDIGO EVENTS

    BENDIGO.—Advanced units of the Army Service Corps attached to the 8th Division arrived in Bendigo yesterday for tlie Bendigo racecourse camp, which ...

    Article : 74 words
  20. REFUGEE'S OFFER

    Sir,—I am a bona fide refugee from Germany, and thus a first-line victim of Nazism. I am young, in good health, and have been trained as a mechanic, Why ...

    Article : 80 words
  21. SALES OF FORFEITED SHARES

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 104 words
  22. TEACHERS NOT USED

    Sir.—What has become of the women teachers of our State schools in the efforts during our national crisis? Are their wonderful organising abilities being used? ...

    Article : 86 words
  23. BALLARAT NEWS

    BALLARAT.—While saddling a horse yesterday Thomas Spencer, 31, of Buninyong, was knocked down and dragged some distance when the animal bolted. ...

    Article : 205 words
  24. MINE REPORTS

    FIRST HIT, Menzies (W.A.), May.—Crusoe East Shaft.—1126ft. Level—S.E. [?]cut cleaned and retimbered from 100ft. to 137ft. S.E. of shaft: no values: work stopped. Q[?]d. Mengies Shaft.—366ft. ...

    Article : 323 words
  25. ON MERIT ALONE

    Sir,—In the last war I was in the field from the ranks through to the position of staff captain, and from that experience have these suggestions to offer. To avoid ...

    Article : 168 words
  26. COUNTRY SPORT FOOTBALL

    BENDIGO. — League—Golden Square, last year's premier team, 11—13, d. Eaglehawk, 8-12. ...

    Article : 15 words
  27. GOLF

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 918 words
  28. INTERSTATE SALES

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 227 words
  29. GOVERNOR AT BENDIGO

    The Governor and Lady Dugan arrived in Bendigo last night on their first official visit to the city. To-day Sir Winston Dugan and Lady Dugan will visit the ...

    Article : 119 words
  30. "WHO'S LICKED?"

    Sir,—Let us take courage ana refuse to listen to people who come to us with an air of defeatism. Armstrong's cartoon, "Licked, Who's Licked?" should be ...

    Article : 60 words
  31. EAT MORE EELS CAMPAIGN

    An "eat eels" campaign has been launched by the British Ministry of Agrlculture, which assured the public that the eel rivals the sole in flavour ...

    Article : 162 words
  32. NAZI MINES TARGETS FOR NAVY

    In times of peace, as is well known, a warship frequently indulges in what is called "subcalibre practice"—a.90 rifle is attached to the interior of a big gun ...

    Article : 123 words
  33. HELP ENGLAND

    Sir,—Writing as an Old Contemptible, I wonder if the serious position of the Allies overseas will influence young single men round this district to join up. in ...

    Article : 132 words
  34. "THE ARGUS" CROSSWORD

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 204 words
  35. RAW COTTON BOUNTY

    As a sequel to the Federal Government's decision some weeks ago that it will continue payment of a bounty on raw cotton production of £150,000 a year ...

    Article : 131 words
  36. Advertising

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  37. HUNG BY FEET FOR TWO YEARS

    From Bharatpur State (India) comes the story of Gangaram, a native, who it is asserted has for two years been hanging by his toes from the branch of a tree in ...

    Article : 104 words
  38. A CHALLENGE

    Sir,—The innuendo in W. Kent Hughes's letter of May 24 reflects on every cattle owner in Victoria, since it insinuates that they allow their cattle ...

    Article : 178 words
  39. RISKED LIFE TO ESCAPE FROM POLICE

    A Negro card player made a dramatic escape from the police in the Times square subway station. New York, recently, by jumping in front of an ...

    Article : 126 words
  40. HAMILTON DOG AWARDS

    HAMILTON, Monday.—At the annual open parade held to-day by the Hamilton and Western District Poultry and Kennel Club best exhibit was R. W. Nidirie's Irish setter Danilo of Drumderry. ...

    Article : 124 words
  41. RIVER GAUGINGS.—Monday, June 17

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 295 words
  42. The Bobby Bear Section

    Once upon a time One summer's day I met a little robin Ever so' gay. ...

    Article : 46 words
  43. COUNTRY STOCK MARKETS

    BENDIGO, Monday. — A yarding of 3,700 was offered at the Bendigo sheep market to-day. Quality was not strongly represented. Wethers were fairly supplied, including a few prime to extra. Lambs ...

    Article : 186 words
  44. BRITISH RATIONING

    Motorists who complain of petrol rationing in Australia, under which from 8 to l8 gallons a month will be permitted for private cars, should remember the ...

    Article : 138 words
  45. BOBBY BEAR[?]

    They picnic on the island beach. But their boat drifts out of reach. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 32 words
  46. CANTEENS FOR PROFIT

    Sir, — A correspondent has suggested that voluntary canteens should be run by women workers for those on essential services, who are working longer hours. ...

    Article : 80 words
  47. CAREFUL SEATING

    Two golfers discovered an old lady seated on the grass in the middle of a fairway. "Don't you know that it is dangerous for you to sit there, madam?" ...

    Article : 61 words
  48. Advertising

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    Advertising : 133 words
  49. SACRIFICES

    Sir,—I agree with Mr. Menzies when he says:—"I have never yet met an Australian, whatever his religious faith, whatever his political colour, whatever his ...

    Article : 161 words
  50. HUCKLEBERRY FINN—Grandmother Fixum Arm

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    Article : 6 words
  51. FATALLY INJURED

    MORWELL, Monday.—Miss F. Lloyd, who was knocked down by a motor-car here yesterday, died this morning at the Morwell Hospital. ...

    Article : 26 words
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