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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    More than 100 women attended a meeting convened for the purpose of forming a national emergency unit. Officers appointed were President, Mrs. J. ...

    Article : 71 words
  3. MOTORING.

    The six-cylinder Vauxhall 25 models for 1939 have been released, and incorporate a number of minor improvements. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 643 words
  4. ON THE LAND.

    "Good seasons always bring pests. That is why moths and caterpillars, almost in plague form, are now being reported from various parts of the ...

    Article : 692 words
  5. IN THE GARDEN.

    E.M.B. (Randwick): Leave those Weigela shrubs alone at present. Keep the secateurs away until immediately after Howering in late springtime. Then cut back hard if the bush is straggly. ...

    Article : 1,145 words
  6. MAN AND CHILD SCALDED.

    Tripping on a carpet in front of a stove in his home, Mr. Pluke, of Waratah Street, Katoomba, struck the handle of a saucepan on the stove and spilled boiling water over ...

    Article : 80 words
  7. BETTER MILKING GOATS.

    The value of goats to settlers m outback regions is not fully recognised said Mr. J. B. Cramsie yesterday, outlining the proposal of the Milch Goat ...

    Article : 594 words
  8. ARTESIAN WATER SUPPLIES

    "There should be no spirit of defeatism over this problem of diminishing artesian water supplies," said Mr. A. J. Gibson, Sydney consulting ...

    Article : 648 words
  9. PETROL ECONOMY.

    Not many motorists are aware of the important part played by the ignition system in the car's fuel consumption. It is possible, by making one simple ...

    Article : 922 words
  10. AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS.

    At a meeting of the local branch of the Women's Voluntary Service League, at which the Mayoress, Mrs. H. R. Buttsworth, presided, it was decided to begin first-aid classes ...

    Article : 43 words
  11. WORKS AT QUIRINDI.

    The work of clearing and preparing the aerodrome site at Quirindi is progressing satisfactorily. This represents an expenditure of £2,430, including £1,200 paid for 240 acres ...

    Article : 143 words
  12. SCALDS PROVE FATAL.

    The death has occurred in Dubbo District Hospital of Thomas Austin Green, 12 months, who was severely scalded when he upset a container of hot water over himself. ...

    Article : 34 words
  13. SALE OF FARM.

    A dairy farm of 73 acres at Fosterton, five miles' from Dungog, was disposed of by auction at the week-end, and realised £30/10/ an aere. The buyer was John Marquet, of ...

    Article : 39 words
  14. WOLLONGONG POLICE COURT.

    For having failed to stop as near as practicable to the left footpath on the approach of a fire-engine, Keith Hill was fined 10/ with 8/ costs, at the police court to-day. ...

    Article : 76 words
  15. DEATH OF FORBES RESIDENT.

    The death has occurred of Mrs. Charlotte Sarah Farrand, 93, who was a resident of Forbes. Mrs. Farrand was the daughter of the late ...

    Article : 67 words
  16. NEW NURSES' HOME.

    A new nurses' home at the Wollongong Hospital was opened by the Acting Minister for Health, Mr. Richardson. The president of the board of directors of ...

    Article : 134 words
  17. SAFETY ON THE ROADS.

    Speaking at a meeting of the Go[?]urn Rotary Club, the Main Roads Board's divisional engineer for the Goulburn district, Mr. C. A. Hawkins, said that the marking of the ...

    Article : 101 words
  18. PROSPEROUS BOWLING CLUB.

    "We have more members, more money, better competitions, and better club premises than we ever had," said the president, Mr. W. F. Blood, moving the adoption of a report ...

    Article : 90 words
  19. HEAVY SHIPMENT OF POTATOES.

    Unloading part of the Wanaka's consignment from Tasmania yesterday. The shipment from Tasmania was the heaviest for about a year. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 25 words
  20. THREE PERSONS INJURED.

    Three people were injured yesterday afternoon in a car smash between Geurie and Maryvale. A party of young people was returning ...

    Article : 118 words
  21. COUNCIL BUYS SAND FROM STREET

    It was reported to the Blue Mountains Shire Council that a contractor has been taking sand from the roadway. Commenting on the report, the shire clerk ...

    Article : 53 words
  22. Advertising

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    Advertising : 737 words
  23. IMPROVEMENT OF COOK'S RIVER.

    The Mayor of Marrickville, Alderman Allison has convened a public meeting to be held at the Town Hall. Marrickville, to-morrow evening, to urge the Government to complete ...

    Article : 170 words
  24. BUREAU CONFERENCE.

    At the South Coast and south tablelands conference of the Agricultural Bureau, a resolution was passed protesting against the requests by the Taxation Department to ...

    Article : 137 words
  25. INTERNATIONAL RACING.

    Piquancy is lent to the prospects of European motor racing this season by a minor dispute which has broken out between the German and Italian teams. ...

    Article : 191 words
  26. COUNTRY STOCK SALES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 240 words
  27. ADMINISTRATOR'S TOUR DELAYED.

    Because he has received a sumnions to appear as a witness in miner legal procedings, the Administrator of the Northern Territory, Mr. C.L.A. Abbott, has been forced to ...

    Article : 256 words
  28. SHORTHORN BREEDERS' GUIDE.

    Latest developments associated with the raising of beef Shorthorn cattle, and general information concerning the breed, are reviewed in the Australian Beef Shorthorn ...

    Article : 108 words
  29. ON THE NORTH COAST.

    Following the continued wet weather, a plague of small white moths is infesting Tweed Heads and other coastal centres. A large area of valuable pasture land in ...

    Article : 84 words
  30. "NEW INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION.

    Patents have been issued in England for a new method of suspending the front wheels of a car independently, the system being mainly interesting because the layout does not depart ...

    Article : 240 words
  31. TUMBLEDOWN DICK RESERVE.

    The N.R.M.A. recently approached the Lands Department with a suggestion that two areas on Tumbledown Dick Hill, on the road between St. Ives and Mona Vale, French's ...

    Article : 118 words
  32. RESULTS OF COUNTRY SHOWS.

    Although dairy cattle and poultry were not up to the standards of former years, the total entries for the Gresford show exceeded those of last year. Horses were strong, and there ...

    Article : 552 words
  33. SCARCITY OF HORSES.

    Mr. P. J. Shesgreen, 38 Cowper Street Randwick, writes:— Sir,—I, as a member of the Horse Association of New South Wales, am fully in accord ...

    Article : 367 words
  34. MACKSVILLE.

    The Macksville show opened in overclouded weather. The principal exhibits in the pavilion were two district exhibits, splendid displays, which icsulted in A Moran gaining ...

    Article : 499 words
  35. BROADCASTING.

    A broadcast description of the Anzac dawn service at the Cenotaph will open National Station 2FC's programme at 4.15 am. to-day. There will be morning devotion at ...

    Article : 217 words
  36. SNUFF FOR MOTORISTS.

    An Engilih firm is marketing a special menthol snuff for motorists, to use when on long journeys, in order to prevent drowsiness. It is stated to be excellent for the purpose, but ...

    Article : 118 words
  37. RUBBER NUMBER PLATES.

    The traffic authorities of London recently decided to permit the use of rubber number plates of an approved pattern. The new plates are made of a specially ...

    Article : 105 words
  38. NEW YORK MOTOR SHOW.

    The National Automobile Show in New York will this year open at the Grand Central Palace on October 15, and will continue for seven days. This is the earliest date on ...

    Article : 142 words
  39. WATER SPEED RECORD.

    It is reported that Sir Malcolm Campbell, severeal times the holder of the world's land speed record, is in search of a stretch of reasonably calm water in England at least ...

    Article : 92 words
  40. FIRST-AID CLASS.

    A first-aid class will begin in Kingsgrove Public School. Bexley, to-morrow night. Leetures will be given by members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. ...

    Article : 27 words
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