Rationing in Britain Letter to Mr Burrell A Chalk Farms note
A wartime letter from Bob Burrell of Chalk Farms Litehan Kiya Lyn Kuguid describes severe rationing across Britain. The writer notes limited stocks for almost all essentials, reduced feed for stock and poultry by a third, and looming shortages affecting sheep, cattle, and park supplies. The tone mixes concern with resolve, mentioning wartime hopes and endurance amid gasping resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Burrell
Chalk Farms
Litehan
Arogher
Park
Sand
Ike
Amvricn
Ecko Holt
Aléer’y Munter
Fido
Guise
London
Northerners in Canada and Oceanic Tales in Transit
A fragmentary note recounts Mackay boys sent to Canada for air force training and tales of Queenslanders and Canucks. It mentions Montreal, Melbourne, and a harbor bridge in Australia with nostalgic recall of past plantations and exotic locales, reflecting a travelogue mood.
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Mackay
Vemr
Canada
Sherufinne
Plige
Bosuttin
Bunt
Rockler
Montreal
Queenshonlers
Tilager
oFarlier Age
Asdigey
Harrbour Bridge
Aydney End
Melbourne
New Zealand
Market Reports TIINGASE Friday Prices and Goods
Market reports list varied prices for tea, flour, sugar, and groceries. Items include Newcastle pineapple at 10 to 8 shillings, tomatoes 7 shillings, greens 1 shilling to 3 pence, and various produce with notes on quality and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Aussie Sailor Returns Hidden War Tales
A Melbourne bound veteran recounts long service actions in World War II aboard destroyers and submarines. He recalls battles in the North Sea and Mediterranean, the sinking of ships, and evacuations, framing his memories of fear, loss, and endurance during heavy combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HeLnglin Willo
Pyarncutter
Elmet
Tnvadog
Hollauil
Adelaide
Zeya Melbourne
Sethi
Hugh Lumen
Seana Blow
Holland
Taranto
North Sea
North Sea Bit Mediterramean Battles, Said the | Wier of Dmnung Langton, Althong
Mths
Special Meeting of Ogawners at Grand View Hotel
A keypottail notice announces a Special Meeting of ogawners at the Grand View Hotel Rumple Itdome at 8 pan. Attendance 14 requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand View Hotel
Bridge Evening At Grand Flow Hotel This Week
The Members invite the Company of Bridge, Monopoly, and other players to a bridge evening at the Grand Flow Hotel on Wednesday, June 1, with supper served. Names listed include Mrs. I Lamond, Mrs. A B Moore, and Mrs J Flynn.
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Wil Reidge
Monopoly
Brenig
Grand Flow
Honday
Privéa
Hoatensea
I. .Lamond
A.B. Moore
J. Flynn
Charmosan face powder sale across multiple stores
Fragmented OCR text mentions Charmosan face powder and various terms likely describing sales in multiple stores. Readable parts reference product and shop listings with uncertain names and locations.
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Bowen Evans & Co
Keen Price Drapers
Magur Druery
Bowen
Turing
Onder
HMI
Frenceley Motors
Wood Street
Anne Gray
George Street
Grocers
Fawcett's Mustard
Worcester
Alway
Miller & Co
George Mt, Bowen
J. D. Withnall
P.O. Box
The
Bowen Independent
Hotpoint Electric
ROYAL
Britain
Mr, A. Burrell
Tye Tvliy Judoutidale the Ville
Hitler
Perdue
Regis Nathan
Annie
Ule van Clues
Market Reports
Tyne
Prinebattet
Lauetuy
Tallin Crolger Bartolomey
Hlalala
Cype
Indies
Langton
Ho Anwehie
Wetty
Grable
Bowen Coursing Club
Rqwen Golf Club
Uatach
England
Militia Boys
Hogan
Grand Theatre
Deewident
Aid ‘Teoumuren
Linden, Senemer
Saucurens
Pace Simian
Tase
Rlsnolie Smund
Thelades Salew
andLe
Nabades Mines
AONE
Earonss
Fhaln
Whanks
Owen
W. J. Broadbent
Chamber of Brult & Vegetable Industries
Papaws
Long Island
Gogfaine
Pelee
Ratlnge
Thurford
Praseepine
Davey
Bowell Street
Tom Owen
General Flumbee
Poole Street
Feond
Bowrd and Aituations
Xass
Uuve Aaretona
Apa
Exten
Msecogs
Tendéra
Saciaia
Hintar Sinenta
Thie Sais
Ty George
Genby Dolf Clube
D. J. Darwen
W. H. Darwen & Boys
Offics
Eoree Atrest
Owen, North
Qveeme
Corres
Som
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