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  2. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    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 words
  3. E., S., AND A. BANK ACCOUNTS

    Full accounts of the English, Scottish, and Australian Bank Ltd. confirm the profit of £210,087 announced in a preliminary statement ...

    Article : 253 words
  4. NORSEMAN GOLD MINES

    After 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 words
  5. WARNING AGAINST POLICE CRITICS

    Deploring "ranting criticism," of police, Judge Stretton warned jurymen in General Sessions yesterday, against allowing themselves to be swayed by any ...

    Article : 305 words
  6. SALVAGE WORK ON ORUNGAL

    Announcing 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 words
  7. FINANCE AND COMMERCE

    Although trading was fairly light, the market for industrials was slightly firmer at the Stock Exchange of Melbourne yesterday. ...

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  8. VICIOUS CIRCLE

    Sir,—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 words
  9. PROFIT OF £6,641

    East 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 words
  10. BY THE PEOPLE?

    Sir,—In a democracy Parliament is the supreme governing authority. That authority has now been transferred to the Cabinet, slmply by shutting fast the doors. ...

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  11. QUALITIES OF BREN GUN

    The importance of the complete manufacture in Australia of Bren machine-guns, which were now in production, with the assurance of continuous supplies, ...

    Article : 143 words
  12. NEW CAMPBELL'S CK.

    New 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 words
  13. YELLOW EXPRESS

    Directors 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 ...

    Article : 60 words
  14. PRICE FLUCTUATIONS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 337 words
  15. TOO MUCH POWER

    Sir,—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 words
  16. YELLOW CABS

    In 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 words
  17. SECT MEMBERS IMPRISONED

    SYDNEY, 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 ...

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  18. FIJI MINE REPORTS.

    Latest 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 words
  19. DIVIDEND DECLARATIONS

    Mick Simmons Ltd., of Sydney. — Interim, half-yearly, 2½ per cent. (unchanged), payable February 10. Books close January 23. ...

    Article : 277 words
  20. UNWANTED LAKE ON HOUSING SITE

    Although 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 words
  21. NO APRON, PLEASE!

    Sir,—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 ...

    Article : 99 words
  22. INTERSTATE SALES

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 486 words
  23. TAXED ON A LOSS

    Sir,—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. ...

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  24. BROADCASTING

    Seven 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 words
  25. PYJAMA GIRL CLAIM

    SYDNEY, 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 words
  26. MILK PRICE REVIEW

    The 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 words
  27. MINE REPORTS

    MORNING 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 words
  28. LEAVES AND FRUIT

    Sir,—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 ...

    Article : 119 words
  29. Advertising

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    Advertising : 132 words
  30. LONDON METALS, JAN, 20. 1941

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 212 words
  31. NO LIQUOR REFERENDUM

    SYDNEY, 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 ...

    Article : 91 words
  32. SHARE PRICE INDICES

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 90 words
  33. WORSE IN ENGLAND

    Sir,—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 words
  34. MINERS' CLAIMS

    Further discussions were held in Melbourne yesterday between representatives of the Railways Commissioners and the miners on individual claims of Wonthaggi ...

    Article : 83 words
  35. WHEAT QUIET

    With no sales reported, business in wheat in the oversea markets remains quiet. Both Chicago and Winnipeg futures declined on Monday, but the ...

    Article : 178 words
  36. MAILS

    Letter 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 words
  37. Obituary MR. C. DRYER

    Mr. Challes Dryer of Grange [?] Caberwell, a well-known engineer, died yesterday at a private hospital, following a short illness. Aged 48 years, he was ...

    Article : 106 words
  38. INVESTMENT STOCKS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 608 words
  39. STORAGES FOR MEAT

    The 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 ...

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  40. A.I.F. CASUALTIES

    Sir,—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 words
  41. £500 FOR COMPORTS FUND.

    Among 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 words
  42. MR. BENDIX HANSEN

    Mr. 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 words
  43. CRUELTY TO BIRDS

    Sir,—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 words
  44. WHOLESALE PRICES

    Special 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 words
  45. POSTAGE RATES

    POSTAGE, 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 words
  46. MR. WALTER S. ABRAHAM

    The 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 words
  47. FIRMS' WEEKLY REPORTS

    Austral 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, ...

    Article : 942 words
  48. Advertising

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    Advertising : 89 words
  49. Advertising

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    Advertising : 149 words
  50. SHELTER SNOBBERY

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    Article : 6 words
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