AUCKLAND, August 16.—With 18,000 of the 20,000-mile, 18-day journey covered, I saw Australia today before New Zealand— Norfolk Island. It was the most beautiful ...
Article : 649 wordsThe Chief Secretary (Mr. Brooker) yesterday reiterated his decision that the Bakers Wages Board should not be called together to deal with the five-day week provision of ...
Article : 329 wordsThe claim was made by the Treasurer (Mr. Dwyer-Gray) yesterday that he furnished the House of Assembly with all the necessary information when the recent Taxation Bill, ...
Article : 332 wordsUnder the guidance of a padre these Australian officers found much to ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,122 wordsContributions of employees of the Launceston City Council in the fighting forces to the recently inaugurated superannuation scheme will be paid by the council if a ...
Article : 86 wordsTo mark the jubilee of the Lilydale Methodist Church a commemorative tablet, an honour roll of ministers, and a carved panel will be unveiled in the church on ...
Article : 363 wordsThe creditors of the women's canteen committee, which conducted the canteen at the Elphin camp will be paid in full, and the payments will begin next week, ...
Article : 235 wordsHOLLYWOOD, August 15.—Replying to the charges by a county grand jury that certain film stars were of Communistic tendencies. Mr. Frank Freeman, president ...
Article : 141 wordsMOSCOW, August 16.—"Izvestia," in a leading article, says: "Britain holds the upper hand in the Mediterranean. She has lost French bases, rendering her ...
Article : 94 wordsThe first step towards the provision of essential services for the new township sub-division at New Norfolk for employees of the newsprint mill at Boyer will be taken ...
Article : 183 wordsIT is estimated that more than £40,000 has been subscribed in Launceston for the purchase of war savings certificates. The Northern ...
Article : 126 wordsMELBOURNE, August 16.—As far as possible all Australian soldiers serving abroad will be given an opportunity to voto for individual candidates in the ...
Article : 86 wordsLONDON, August 16.—The Gibraltar correspondent of "The Times" says it is reported from Ceuta (Morocco) that 16,000 Spanish troops have landed from ...
Article : 105 wordsTOKIO, August 16.—The Ministry of Justice issued a statement declaring that investigation had established that Reuter's Tokio correspondent, Mr. J. Cox, had ...
Article : 150 wordsMIDDLETON.—The Middleton branch of the Tasmanian Producers' Organisation conducted its annual meeting in the Middleton Hall. Mr. D. Domeney presided. The ...
Article : 318 wordsMr. A. Hinds, of Beaconsfield, had his head badly bruised when he was thrown from a cart on the Clarence Pt.-Beaconsfield Rd. The horse he was driving reared suddenly ...
Article : 68 wordsMEMBERS of the Tasmanian Farmers, Stockowners, and Orchardists' Association at the conference which concluded at Hobart yesterday took stock of the meat export position, and were satisfied that there will be oversea demand ...
Article : 791 wordsIn continuation of the plan of street beautification begun last year by the New Norfolk Council, 50 young trees have been planted at New Norfolk during the past ...
Article : 113 wordsBig and strapping George O'Brien presents a glimpse of cattle rustling days along the Mexican border during the '80s in "Bullet Code." This is a typical western picture ...
Article : 285 wordsThe August meeting of the South Launceston branch of the Launceston General Hospital Auxiliary was held in the Wilson St. Presbyterian Church. Mrs. A. G. ...
Article : 63 wordsEcrie thrills of "The Invisible Man" are offered again by "The Invisible Man Returns." The camera magic that permitted the character created by H. G. Wells to ...
Article : 322 wordsLONDON, August 16.—Investigations have shown conclusively that the dropping of parachutes by enemy aircraft on Tuesday night was organised by the ...
Article : 150 wordsAbout 80 relatives and friends, including 28 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, attended a party at New Norfolk for Mrs. Owen Cashion on the occasion of the ...
Article : 94 wordsAbout 60 parcels were received in the tin foil competition for children organised by members of the Launceston Free Kindergarten Association. The winner was Eileen ...
Article : 88 wordsA pleasant afternoon was spent at the home of Mrs. G. T. Bridgborn, Loloma, 173 Invermay Rd., in aid of the Invermay branch of the Red Cross Society. Members were ...
Article : 70 wordsA rifle, two £1 notes, and a mouth organ were among a number of articles stolen from the residence of Mr. J. James, Long View. New Norfolk, on Thursday afternoon during ...
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Advertising : 80 wordsLegislation and taxation affecting primary producers were criticised at the conference of the Tasmanian Farmers, Stockowners, and Orchardists' Association at Hobart ...
Article : 279 words"Over the Moon" is frivolous and frothy, romantic and colourful. Merle Oberon scintillates in the role of an heiress to £18,000,000, and Rex Harrison, as a young and handsome ...
Article : 313 wordsThat catchy tune, "We're Off to See the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz," is no more infectious than the picture as a whole. "The Wizard of Oz" is so gay, spectacular, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 184 wordsIn the Launceston Police Court yesterday before the Police Magistrate (Mr. F. N. Stops) and Messrs. W. H. Daymond and J. Couch, Js.P., Detective-Inspector T. G. ...
Article : 87 words"Trois Valses" is a gay Parisian musical comedy with Strauss music and captivating songs. The stars are Yvonne Printemps famous Continental singer, and Pierre Fresnay. ...
Article : 86 wordsThe Minister for Mines (Major Davies) yesterday reported that the diamond drill at Beaconsfield had reached a depth of 1,846 ft., and was passing through quartz and ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Sat 17 Aug 1940, Page 5
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