Sir,—It was with feelings almost of incredulity that many of us read of the amazing project, seriously mooted, of sending Australian women overseas to ...
Article : 411 wordsFull accounts of the English, Scottish, and Australian Bank Ltd. confirm the profit of £210,087 announced in a preliminary statement ...
Article : 253 wordsAfter providing £16,760 for depreciation and transferring £953 to taxation reserve. Norseman Gold Mines N.L. earned a profit of £54,607 for the year ended ...
Article : 192 wordsDeploring "ranting criticism," of police, Judge Stretton warned jurymen in General Sessions yesterday, against allowing themselves to be swayed by any ...
Article : 305 wordsAnnouncing yesterday that the wrecking of the wreck of the Orungal on a reef off Barwon Heads would begin on January 29, Mr. Jim Whelan, Whelan the ...
Article : 191 wordsAlthough trading was fairly light, the market for industrials was slightly firmer at the Stock Exchange of Melbourne yesterday. ...
Article : 177 wordsSir,—With the best of intentions our American friends suggest holding (but not owning British gold, so that the gold standard may be reintroduced after ...
Article : 151 wordsEast African Coffee Plantations Ltd. shows for the year ended May 31 last a profit of £6.641, which compares with a profit of £7,929 in the year before, and ...
Article : 166 wordsSir,—In a democracy Parliament is the supreme governing authority. That authority has now been transferred to the Cabinet, slmply by shutting fast the doors. ...
Article : 124 wordsThe importance of the complete manufacture in Australia of Bren machine-guns, which were now in production, with the assurance of continuous supplies, ...
Article : 143 wordsNew Campbell's Creek Dredging N.L. reports that dredging ceased on Monday afternoon to allow water to rise sufficiently to enable the dredge to enter the ...
Article : 102 wordsDirectors of Yellow Express Carriers Ltd., in declaring an interim half-yearly dividend of 3½ per cent., state that payment of such a dividend is a departure ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 337 wordsSir,—Mr. L. Thompson pleads (20/1/41):—"No measure can be too arbitrary or dictatorial if it is introduced for the purpose of suppressing traitors." ...
Article : 171 wordsIn declaring an interim dividend of 6 per cent., directors of Yellow Cabs of Australia Ltd. report satisfactory business in the half-year ended December 31. They ...
Article : 43 wordsSYDNEY, Tuesday.—Five men, two of whom said that they were members of the sect known as Jehovah's Witnesses, which has been declared illegal, were sentenced ...
Article : 241 wordsLatest reports from mine managers of Loloma (Fiji) and Emperor for the four weeks ended December 25 are as follow:- LOLOMA,—No. 1 Adlt—Main S. drive to 1,117ft., ...
Article : 354 wordsMick Simmons Ltd., of Sydney. — Interim, half-yearly, 2½ per cent. (unchanged), payable February 10. Books close January 23. ...
Article : 277 wordsAlthough a scenic lake was part of the plan for the original housing settlement of Richmond Council on the old racecourse, a lake formed by the heavy ...
Article : 155 wordsSir,—Can you please tell me how I can join the army to fight the enemies of my King and country and be sure that instead I shall not be employed as ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 486 wordsSir,—Compared with my experience I do not see what wage earners on overtime have to complain about. I had a temporary income from another State. ...
Article : 108 wordsSeven news sessions will be heard from 3AR to-day at 6.45 a.m., 7.45 a.m., 12.50 p.m., 1.35, 4.15, 7, and 11. Music by Rachmnninov and ...
Article : 255 wordsSYDNEY, Tuesday.—Police intend filing a declaration setting out reasons why the body of the unidentified woman known as the pyjama girl should not be ...
Article : 101 wordsThe Milk Board will to-day reconsider its recommendation to Cabinet that the wholesale price of milk should be raised by 2d, to ½ a gallon. ...
Article : 140 wordsMORNING STAR, Wood's point, 16th. — No. 11 —Assays of quarts intersected in drillhole No. 96 put down at 222ft, in W. Xcut, indicates grade 15dwt, over a mined width of 54in. Begun winze ...
Article : 292 wordsSir,—The Minister for Civil Aviation is no doubt grateful to Mr. Spender for his criticism of the staff at flying-boat bases; but possibly Mr. Menzies, like the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 212 wordsSYDNEY, Tuesday. — No referendum on liquor trading hours will be held in New South Wales. A combined U.A.P.-C.P. meeting to-day decided against the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 90 wordsSir,—I have read with interest the letter (20/1/41) about food piices in Australia Without wishing to contradict the main point of your correspondent's ...
Article : 136 wordsFurther discussions were held in Melbourne yesterday between representatives of the Railways Commissioners and the miners on individual claims of Wonthaggi ...
Article : 83 wordsWith no sales reported, business in wheat in the oversea markets remains quiet. Both Chicago and Winnipeg futures declined on Monday, but the ...
Article : 178 wordsLetter mails close at Eliz. St. P.O. as under; G.P.O., Spencer st., 20 minutes later, unless marked [?] which indicates same time at both offices:- ...
Article : 296 wordsMr. Challes Dryer of Grange [?] Caberwell, a well-known engineer, died yesterday at a private hospital, following a short illness. Aged 48 years, he was ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 608 wordsThe provision of increased storages for meat in Australia is an urgent war-time problem. The subject is discussed by "R.V.B." In "The Australasian" out ...
Article : 30 wordsSir,—The Rev. Arthur Young's suggestion that relatives of men killed in action be informed by a clergyman or priest is surely the least that can be done to ...
Article : 76 wordsAmong contributions received by the Editor of "The Argus" yesterday for war funds was one of £500 from Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Millear for the Comforts ...
Article : 224 wordsMr. Bendix Hansen, who died at his home in New st., Brighton, early yesterday morning was one of the principals of York Butter Factories Pty. Ltd., ...
Article : 105 wordsSir,—Far more cruel than keeping dogs tied up is the chaining of white cockatoos. In most instances a kennel or shelter of some sort is provided for a dog, ...
Article : 141 wordsSpecial mill-cut chaff maintained values, but other grades down 2/6 a ton. Straw steady, Onions scarce and firm, potatoes easier tone. Good oats in moderate request feed quiet. Barley ...
Article : 496 wordsPOSTAGE, RATES (For To-day's Issue of "The Argus").—Australasia and New Zealand, ld.; United Kingdom (overland), 2d.; (all-sea route). ld.; other British Possessions, 2d.; U.S.A. and ...
Article : 76 wordsThe death occurred yesterday of Mr. Walter S. Abraham, 59, curator of the Mines Department's Geological Museum. at his home in Hawsleigh av., East St. ...
Article : 116 wordsAustral Grain and Ambler Pty. Ltd 46, 48, 60, 52 King st., Melbourne, report (Jan. 21):—Butter —Quotations are: Choicest 158/8; first grade, 154/; other grades lower. Chees—New medium prime, ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Wed 22 Jan 1941, Page 2
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