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  2. WAR EFFORTS IN THE COUNTRY

    CLUNES.—In six weeks Red Cross branch members have made 76 pairs socks, 14 scarves, 5 helmets, mittens, knee caps, and water-bag covers. Held by ...

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  3. BALLARAT NEWS

    BALLARAT.—Lady Dugan will visit are Country Women's Association, this morning, and will be present at a Red Cross gathering at Learmonth this ...

    Article : 272 words
  4. APPLES SOAR IN LONDON

    A few cases of New Zealand and Tasmanian apples brought the spectacular price of 25/ a case last week. Prices have generally been more than 19/ a ...

    Article : 153 words
  5. COUNTRY NEWS

    DOOKIE.—Earlston Cricket Club, having disbanded, has donated its cricket material to the Comforts Fund, £10 to the War Fund, £4 to Earlston Red Cross, ...

    Article : 556 words
  6. Letters to the Editor

    Sir,—Mr. Prytz's reference to the R.A.A.F. as an "inept bureaucracy" is not strong enough. I applied, was medically examined, found fit, and appointed ...

    Article : 195 words
  7. In The Churches "WARRIORS OF THE CROSS"

    Like the crusaders of old, we must go into this war as warriors of the Cross, knowing that our fight was against an enemy who would sweep ...

    Article : 227 words
  8. Notes on the Cables ARMISTICE—1918 and To-day

    It tan be taken from the tone of Mr. Churchill's statement made available in Australia yesterday morning that when he made it he was in possession of the ...

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  9. APPEAL FOR CLOTHING

    Sir,—May I appeal to your readers on behalf of St. Luke's Mission, South Melbourne, for secondhand clothing, blankets, and other articles, especially men's ...

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  10. SHOWS CANCELLED

    EUROA.—The A. and P. Society decided to cancel its 1940 show, and to offer the showground to the Defence Department fo rmilitary purposes. To retain ...

    Article : 97 words
  11. NO MAYORAL BALL

    Sir,—The Mayor and Mayoress of Kew are to be commended for cancelling the mayoral ball. Such gatherings are altogether out of place in a world where ...

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  12. EXAMPLE OF NAPOLEON

    Napoleon's Victortes were just as alarming as Hitler's, but the Man of Destiny was eventually driven into exile, said Rev. James Murtagh, preaching at the annual ...

    Article : 231 words
  13. GEELONG NEWS

    GEELONG.—A draft of 65 men for the A.I.F. will leave Geelong on Wednesday, and a further draft of 55 men on Friday. ...

    Article : 150 words
  14. BROADCASTING

    At 7.15 to-night Mr. W. ForganSmith, Queensland Premier, will speak through station 3AR. Another session of the popular "Merry-Go-Round" series will ...

    Article : 254 words
  15. THE REFUGEE CHILD

    Sir,—While in general sympathy with the movement to bring child refugees and British children from the danger zones to Australia, certain aspects call for caution ...

    Article : 137 words
  16. WHAT CAN HE DO?

    Sir,—Where and how can au able man, who, owing to circumstances, cannot enlist, find work that will help our war effort? I went to the city last week-end, though ...

    Article : 99 words
  17. Advertising

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  18. PORT FAIRY HOSPITAL

    PORT FAIRY.—More than —113 has been subscribed in straight-out donations to the appeal for funds for the hospital. Red Cross donations total —58. ...

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  19. MAILS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 198 words
  20. DRASTIC PLAN

    Sir,—The Zoo consists of about 30 of 40 acres of valuable land. It is sewered and the water is laid on. Liberate Australian birds and animals and sell or ...

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  21. NEW ICE SHOW: HORROR FILM DRAMA CHARMING JEWEL THIEF

    Myrna Loy is a member of a gang of international jewel thieves. Spencer Tracy is a secret service agent on the track of the gang. By staging a scene ...

    Article : 127 words
  22. BENDIGO ITEMS

    BENDIGO.—Injuries received in a collision which involved a motor-cycle and a car at Golden Square on Saturday afternoon caused the death of Silvester ...

    Article : 128 words
  23. ICE FOLLIES OF 1940

    We thought that "Switzerland" had given us the best in ice-skating. But the new edition at His Majesty's Theatre, "Ice Follies of 1940," has some fresh ...

    Article : 250 words
  24. SAVED BY INSURANCE!

    When Lee Leslie, notorious "mouthpiece," is indicted for blackmail and "skips" his bail, not only are the police and gangsters after him, but an ...

    Article : 181 words
  25. RAILWAY SAVING

    Sir,—Now that we need every available pound for our war effort, let the Railways Department abolish the commissioners' tours through the State. Their ...

    Article : 58 words
  26. TEXT FOR THE TIMES

    Sir,—I have not seen in "The Argus" a text that seems particularly suitable to the times. It is from Isaiah [?]. 4; Micah iv. 3:—"And He shall judge among the ...

    Article : 131 words
  27. MISCHIEVOUS PUPPET

    Walt Disney's latest, "Pinocchio" achieves the ultimate in cartoon production. Not only does it tell the charming and amusing story of a small puppet ...

    Article : 101 words
  28. WEATHER CHART AND FORECASTS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 143 words
  29. "OSCAR WILDE"

    The first performance in Australia of Leslie and Sewell Stocks's biographical drama "Oscar Wilde," given at St. Chad's, South Yarra, on Saturday night by ...

    Article : 124 words
  30. INDEPENDENT THEATRES

    Most of Victor Herbert's best-known melodies are sung by Allan Jones, Mary Martin, and Susanna Foster in "The Great Victor Herbert." which is featured ...

    Article : 377 words
  31. DAILY ANTHEM

    Sir,—When singing the National Anthem, if the last word is changed to "men" it becomes a prayer for our noble King and his gallant forces. During the ...

    Article : 52 words
  32. RADIO PERSONALITIES

    American radio personalities are to the fore in the new comedy, with music, "Buck Benny Rides Again." In fact, the theme and humour of the show is ...

    Article : 133 words
  33. DOGS OR DEFENCE

    Sir,—Sir Arthur Streeton's letter drawing attention to wasteful and disgraceful expenditure on the food of greyhounds is opportune. This is about the only ...

    Article : 151 words
  34. "TANGERINE"

    "Tangerine," a musical comedy set in the tropics, provided hilarious fun when it was presented by the Palladium Players on Saturday night at Apollo Theatre. Miss ...

    Article : 115 words
  35. TEMPERATURES AT CAPITAL CITIES

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 31 words
  36. HISTORICAL HORRORS

    Ruthless ambition, intrigue, hatred, torture, bloodshed, and other such pleasantries are played up strongly in "Tower of London." which delves none ...

    Article : 156 words
  37. AUSTRALIAN RAIN RECORDS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 335 words
  38. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA, JUNE 24

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 78 words
  39. SUBURBAN THEATRES

    Spectacular flood scenes are a feature of the gripping drama "The Rains Came," which features Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power, George Brent, and the ...

    Article : 245 words
  40. PLANES FROM RUSSIA?

    Sir,—Britain is considering buying arms and planes from the Soviet Union. Is Australia? Perhaps the difficulties of the Empire Air Scheme could be resolved by ...

    Article : 97 words
  41. MELBOURNE OBSERVATIONS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 154 words
  42. THE MIGHTY CRADLE

    Sir,—Marshal Petain has said: "All people have their ups and downs. It is by the way they react that they show themselves to be weak or great. The ...

    Article : 235 words
  43. MUSICAL SOCIETY

    The programme of the Musical Society's concert in the Assembly Hall on Saturday included a delightful group of songs from the Chinese Poets, by ...

    Article : 108 words
  44. OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 190 words
  45. SHADE TEMPERATURES

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 58 words
  46. ONE EXCITING NIGHT

    Danielle Darrieux is seen in one of her finest roles as the unsophisticated young wife of a country station-master, whose one ambition is to visit Budapest. ...

    Article : 84 words
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    WHAT AN OPTIMIST! By Rick Elmes. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  48. Advertising

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    Advertising : 2 words
  49. NEW HOSPITAL OPENED

    HEALESVILLE.—The new Bush Nursing Hospital was officially declared open on Sunday by Sir James Barrett. Before the ceremony the Melbourne Highland ...

    Article : 63 words
  50. POSTAGE RATES

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 65 words
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