Doctor Cooper and the Rabaul Volcanic Night Terror
A vivid account of three nights of eruption at Rabaul as Dr. Cooper and staff battle to evacuate hospitals. Destruction from explosions, lava flows, and ash clouds endangers locals and Europeans alike while a relief ship, the Golden Bear, struggles to leave the harbor. The town faces evacuation, water shortages, and looming famine as authorities plan relocation to Cockapo.
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Wabaul
Ths
Dr. Cooper
Rebaul
Cooper
Hile
Casper
Firat
Rabaul
Golden Bear
Raabul
Dance and concert for Woangarsta Hospital fundraiser
A social event was held to raise funds for Woangarsta Hospital featuring a dance and concert. Local performers and community members contributed, with proceeds directed to hospital needs and equipment upgrades.
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Woengarstta Hospital
Liberal Country Party meeting planned at Fenalia
A Liberal Country Party meeting is set for Fenalia in the Mason Hall supper room on Monday. Organiser Stanton invites all members and prospective attendees to hear a tentative platform addressing defense foreign policy primary industries and rural development. About 100 party branches exist across Victoria and contingents will include speakers from Mere Weeks.
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Liberal Country Party
Fenalia
Mason Hall
J. McEwen M.H.F
Victoria
E& Stanton
New Landmarks Rise After Quake Near Rabaul
After a major earthquake near Rabaul, a new six hundred foot mountain emerges from the seabed and the town struggles to restore essential services. Only twenty white men remain in administration, food is shipped to Cockapon, and efforts focus on water tanks roads and wharves. No white casualties are reported, natives adapt to trades, and Dr Cooper notes opportunities in New Guinea with some capital needed.
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Government House
Plana
Cockapo Elhout
Rabaul
Cockapon
Apera- Uom
Commonwealth
New
Umea
Quinoa
Cooper
Guiness
Ela
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Nelson's Bootery
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Rene Carroll
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Southern Olose
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