Miowera Calling WarTorn Australian Troops Report
Long readable fragment chronicles 26th Battalion officers and staff tied to sheep industry with many names and places. Describes camp life at Miowera near Winton, marching to Dowerin, and humorous incidents, discipline notes, plus a correction about dam construction and cave. Ends with social events and a camp notice.
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EL W, Murray V.C
DSO and Bar
Dagal
de A
Crnster
Illeniron
Richmond
H. H. Morell
SLC
Sraxler
Mount Devin
Hughenden
BT Towner V.C
C. Gempony
Kalouln
Longreach
E.G. Murray
MIOWERA Drivel Tale On a Train Through Alma's Outpost
A fragmented reminiscence from a journey by rail past Orangal and Minyern. The narrator describes the rattling train, whistle blasts, and passengers bracing for an unknown fate as engines approach Duck Creek and Mookura, with roadsides and a lone tavern named Alma recalled in vivid, incomplete detail.
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Fitzpatrick
Orangal
Vital Croppelip Amd
Ieranet
AJLS
Mel
NSC
Duck Creek
Alma
Britain withdraws forces near Trondheim as German advance unfolds
London reports Prime Minister says Britain pulls back all troops from the Trondheim area to avoid a broader war unfold. Berlin notes German High Command says forces entered Andalenes with heavy activity and Norwegians counterattack in the Os terpade Valley. Royal Air Force bombs Stavanger and the Anglo French fleet heads toward Alexandria.
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London
Britain
Andalenes
Trondheim
Hause of Commons
Neewiy
Chamberlain
Bouth
Berlin
Thurador
High Command
Sundala Flord
Nord Fjord
Flermans Esim
Osterpade
Roros
Eiverum
Onterdal
Norwerlina Ory
Lilledkvalen
Amaai
Storep
Royal Air Force
Stavanger
Kambha
Alleht
Air Transport Expands Fleet Between Sydney and Tatani
The W. By Carpenter Air service Co adds nine four engined DT aircraft from the Irearme Air Service Co Singapore. Captain EB Mant will fly to Singapore to collect the aircraft for Sydney with plans for more. Passenger bookings on the New Guinea route are strong and the new aircraft will relieve congestion. Two Lockheed 1143 planes have been bought by Helfish Airways for Chel ney Airways. D J Cameron and Buckley depart Sydney to receive the first machines in England and return with the second to Australia.
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W. By Carpenter Air Service Co
Sydney
Tatani
Irearme Air Service Co
Singapore
EB. O. Mant
Wemnes
New Guinea
Helfish Airways
Chelney Airways
Messrs
D.J. Cameron
Sos
Buckley
Ittd
Australia
England
Damage to Shire Roads and Flood Costs Prompt Council Action
Shire Council members meet to discuss deficits and flood damage to roads and bridges. Cr Pott and the Shire Creek to interview the Minister for Health and seek authority to exceed the current year’s budget. Estimated restoration cost tops £7,000 as river crossings and tracks remain severed across Collinsvide district.
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Civis Lal
Abi
Cr A. Pott
Beishone
Roada
Collinsvide
Tevenue
Drlabane
Aerodrome report fuels council tensions in 1930s
The report of the Aerodrome Joint Committee Weld dated 3 April was read to Hig Shire Council last year. Councillors criticized Bhire Council for its stance on the aerodrome and demanded corrections to perceived misstatements. Dr A Pott supported this, noting information was shared with the Town Council, which later acknowledged errors. A Bowen Independent note prompted the chair to explain positions publicly. A letter from Mr PD Hawkins and a payment inquiry were discussed, and Inspector Mowbray was to report after inspecting nearby aerodrome preparations and a neighboring rattles.
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Hig Shire Couneil
Comnelldrd
Shire Cownell
Counel
A. Pott
Das
Connel
Nuale
Ren
Aime Ridiculon
Chairinelle
Bowen
G. Pott
Th PD
Hawkins
Plan to establish a tote unified unit over Burdekin floods
Acting on instructions from the Premier the Coordinator General proposes a unified tote unit to investigate the traffic interruption caused by Burdekin River floods. The Transport Minister said the Chief Engineer will represent the Railway Department with other government departments present, while committees will be formed from women of all born groups.
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J. Rh. Kemp
Burdekin
I. Larenwube
N. Amos
Nti Ei
Charnes Fire Powder Promises Youthful Skin Promise
A vintage advert touts Charnes as a precious fire powder for aging skin. It claims to conceal lines and give instantly younger looking skin, with a modern fragrance described as Parisian.
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Focielas
Paria
O'Toole Estate Order Issued by Supreme Court
The Public Corater issues an order dated April 29 1940 directing administration of the real and personal estate of Agnes Alexandra O'Toole also Agnes Alexander O'Toole of Queen Reach Townsville. The order is issued by the Supreme Court of Yivenslind.
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Agnes Alexandra O'Toole
Agnes Alexandera O'Toole
Agnes Alexander O'Toole
Thewen
Supreme Court of Yivenslind
Townsville
Claret Flair Highlights Banter in Charmer’s Tale
A playful tale centers on a charming figure mixing claret with witty banter. The piece sketches social theater and the allure of refined talk, hinting at a broader scene of manners, wit, and cultural taste.
Weather ends string of severe days with mild spell
The region enjoys a welcome break from heavy conditions as temperatures reach a high around 88 degrees on Thursday and dip to near 40s overnight. Weather authorities note a prolonged stretch of calm and pleasant days easing farming and daily routines after weeks of extreme patterns.
Charmosan Face Powder Advertised in Stores Nationwide
An old catalog style note describes Charmosan Face Powder, mentions Alshades and Auntie variants, and promotes a large double size box priced at 2/8. The item is sold everywhere by Hemiste, Drapere, and stores.
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Alshades
Hemiste
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