Red Cross Bowen Branch Annual Report Highlights Aid to Soldiers
Annual report shows continuous voluntary work by members during harsh weather. Local State School girls knitted comforts and donations included bandages, pillows, towels, eye bandages, shirts, mittens, bed slippers, soap, and cash. Many meetings held. 50 active members with new joiners. ten shipments dispatched to Brisbane and overseas. praise for printing, packing, and transport support from local businesses. appeal for continued aid and donations to support soldiers and war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnvall
Chile
Belgland
W, al
Darwen
School of ‘Arts Committee
Horekeeper
A.1i.s.n. Company
Brisbane
A. W. Kirke
Re Hamshion
Telehone Ll
Hed Cross Hoviety
Kate L. MacKenzie
Mina Grieve
Fragmented local notice from Wangaratta Jockry meeting clippings
A garbled record from Tamangavalon Ist notes attendance of several officials led by Motxe as Chairman and Eyre-Mamy Secretary. It mentions payments, wage issues, bank balances, a public holiday proposal to gazette Saturday August, and a carnival planning discussion with various officials named in a murky transcription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
Tamangavalon Ist
Nfenara
W. Motxe
F. Sallays
A. Pater
J. W. Kirby
F. Anderson
W. I. Darweu
A. H.W. Conninghan
2. Eyre-Mamy
Havita Ut Te
Moura J. Payve
Stewart
Tomi Council
Khe
Mayen
Merinda Gaslight Sports Report At Methule Meeting
A lively Merinda Gaslight Sports item describes a Wednesday gaslight event at Methule with strong attendance. Notable performances include Bowrielt’s rapid sprint to the final, Snowy Mitchell’s mastery, and Joe Gallway’s win in the Spirit by Joches sprint. The article credits promoter Comgrove and notes growing popularity of handicap races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methule
Bowrielt
Messrs + Bhiitele
J. Alin C Hedgen
Snowy Mitchell
Joe Gallway
Joches
Hutton
O'Connor
J. W. Kirby
Comgrove
Aah
Church of
Genlletan
Verren
Wadi
Bose
Warwy
Wate Twlananty
Dy Tankan
Mayoral meeting noted amid garbled quotes and names
A transected report records a Mayoral gathering with references to Att Gili and various figures including J.B Muay and Selina. The scrambled OCR text obscures clear actions, outcomes, or locations, but indicates a discussion or debate among attendees and mentions a public interest in a town matter.
Townsville meeting notes and carnival preparations detailed
The monthly meeting of teachers and town officials in Townsville discusses lumber purchases, show entries, and a patriotic day committee. preparations include cattle and poultry judging, interim finances showing a balance of 2084/6, and plans for the Carnival week with readings, music, and refreshment management. Also noted are church talks on conscription and war effort, with the Rev James Gillespie outlining Britain's path to compulsory service and public reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesors
J.k.kelly
A. Burrell
G. GC. Muller
J. Gordon
W.h.darwell
B.J. “Lettel
F. Sellars
Townsville
Wakesford Bron
Witd Boyce
Burdekin ‘Delta
Cleiments
Me Sellar
James Gillespie
Great Britain
Wan
Anitalia
Peace
Gillespie
Anmsort
Mvs
Prise Villimr
Death of G W Bell Noted Proserpine Mill Employer
G W Bell died at the hospital on Wednesday at age 63. A well known and respected Proserpine Central Mill employer, he resided here for many years and was a minister of the Protestant Alliance Lodge. He leaves a widow and a large family of sons and three daughters. The funeral was held at noon on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. WW
Proserpine Central Mill
G. W. Bell
Ler
Charters
Protemant Alliance Lodge
Af Tong
Boon
Coughs and colds among our soldiers
Coughs and colds afflict troops amid limited medical care as officials monitor health trends and disease risk for the garrison. Sparse notes reference names and units, but readable details are limited. The item emphasizes illness impact on soldiers and potential supply or morale concerns.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fe In Cross Society
the Red Cross Society
Bowen
Katd J. MacKenzie
Bowe
Hamilton J
Maclean
AEM
Smber
Tiveli
Bonefit
Are
Don
Lles
Greve
Miss Tuunoel
MF de Jones
Mfeot
Queensland
Pat Hefreslie
Fond
Red Crow Society
Red Cross
Q. P. Aay Ik
H. Otto—Shuttter
Mrs Wilson
Rt A
RG. Gillies
Bulashe Jo
One
Monkey Brand
Oleanty
Merinda Gaslight Sports
Jon Gut
Mab
Casey
Pato Mewting
Att Gili
Blades
Pramagt Stafala
Atiae
Darna
J.B Muay
Atay
Palast Advdoraan
Ake Ellis
Gtr
Alauay
Cara Belene
Jockey
Selina
Assy Snp
Hany
Lin
Mr Alay
Ave Vuoen
Wits
Anthony Horderns
Anthony Hordern and Sons, Ltd
Brickfield Hill
Sydney
Universal
M. Association
Shire Comunil
Undergeowen
Tie
Hetzel
Staiges
Wollloede
Sin
Thoas Prauent
Takin
Spatre
Nieyyiuw Vie Water Var Proprietors
Giroun
Daparte
Yilerein
Opin i
Laos
Moni
Torey
Dipthia
Clerie’ Union
M Ular
Win
Admiral Beatty
Ute
Sie
Fender
Ally Barkan
Piaxo
MG. Grain
Violla
Man VY
Mosot
Motoy
Oruk
Toole
A. Imor
Walter
Eure
Tomas
Lishon
Te Guy Welote
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