Education Flop in National Debate On Reform
A conference address condemns the free secular education system as failing to instill spirit and discipline. The speaker argues parental wealth and ignorance shape outcomes, criticizes modern teaching hours and testing, and calls for a revival of spiritual and moral aims in Australian schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sime
Byance
Ite
Muck
Iit
Schout
Lion
Huck
Fru
Australia
France
Tessins
Aml
Leias
The Neglected Land Ex-Sergeant Caldowes North West Tale
Ex-Sergeant Caldow recounts early service as a mounted trooper in the North West. He details arresting a native named Charcoal for a murder near Mary River, taking witnesses to Hall's Creek. Charcoal claims the dead man Poorngburn killed a gin, challenging the straightforward case.
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W.A
Wot. Celdowe
Caldaw
Halls Creek
J. Wilkow
Te Mary River
Hails Creek
Pooingburn
Cam
Margared
Dogens
Peter
A Mighty Killer Beneath Australian Bush Mystery
An investigator recounts a murder inquiry in the Australian outback revealing a death linked to native ritual and a dug ant-hill grave. He describes signs of violence, a missing boy, and a burial rite while noting the tension between civilian needs and military production. The account portrays fear, danger, and a grim encounter with indigenous practices as the patrol pursues truth amidst harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall's Creek
Australia urged to adopt daily dozen health plan
A NSW council presses federal action for nationwide compulsory physical training and unified health and hospital services. It backs transfer of state health departments, district health officers, and subsidised public health, with female health visitors to aid mothers and children.
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Veareh Council
Atatea
N.S.W
Isin
Rederich Stewart
Commonwealth
Australia
Confessions Of A Nazi Spy Screen Review Fragment
A fragmented film review discusses Confessions of a Nazi Spy with references to actors like Francis Lederer and Paul Lukas. It notes restrained pacing, police portrayal, and a focus on a German idea in America while detailing the confession’s framing and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Francis Lederer
Robison
Rob Crn
Paul Lukas
Germany
Dust Dust Dust A Soldier Sings Of Dust Clouds
A broken verse details a soldier's weary monologue about dust storms and their choking, rattling effect. The narrator laments the dust and its feverish impact on breath, chest, and ears amid a winded, gritty scene.
Silk Stockings Sparked Wild Scramble in New Zealand Shop
Report describes a chaotic scene in a New Zealand shop where silk stockings triggered a frenzied mêlée. Both sexes joined a rush to obtain hosiery as whisky was reportedly offered to men, causing confusion and injuries before order was restored.
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N.Z
New Zealand
Adelaide tobacconists bar women from buying smokes
A fragmented report notes Adelaide tobacconists restrict female customers from monthly rations, citing dangers and social norms. Shopkeepers complain of fraud and hoarding while East state frauds rise. local stores enforce strict barriers amid broad cultural pressures.
Red Cross Message From a Fragmented Text
A garbled OCR snippet mentions the Red Cross and a cross seal phrase. It appears to be a partial notice or note without clear names, dates, or locations. The readable content centers on a humanitarian organization reference amid fragmented wording.
Elephant Task Report From Melbourne Shows Precision Needs
A Victorian report notes government demand for an elephant task framed by the Mate fale Supply Directorate of the Munition Department. Items must be calibrated to exact ranges with lengths not less than 19 inches, reflecting the precision required for the operation.
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Wibert
Melbourne
Mate Fale
Department of Munition
Notable Australian criminal cases in 1940s era summary
A fragmented 1940s dossier links multiple Australian crimes. It mentions Robert Hepburns and a jealous stabbing at Lanarth in May 1940, Feapk Jones later jailed six years, Leslie Worrall who murdered his wife during a picnic, and Robert Clyde MacPherson who killed an unfaithful wife and Alister Clarke who poisoned his spouse. Morris Auld and Lionel Roberts are cited for earlier crimes in Wahroonga and Tamworth. Eric Cening’s implied romance is noted, as is a man described as awaiting life imprisonment. Sidney James, at large, and Jones’s escape with William Turney are also reported. A surviving convict description lists age about 35, height, hair color, eye color, facial scars.
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Feapk Jones
MacPherson
Clarke Lave Green
Morris Auld
Lionel Roberts
Wahroonga
Tamworth
Eric Cenigs
National Park
Hars
Reliere Sidney James
Go Yawnbroker
Jones
Wiliam Turney
Turney
Christ Would Help In War Debate Sparks Objections
Aucklaml Appeal Board member M r TP Metreally hosts a discussion on conscientious objection to military service. Critics including Christopher Palmer urge pacifist stances while government replies state employment ties require service.
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Christ
TP Metreally
Aucklaml Appeal Board
Sand Asis
Wuillary
Headis
Walker
Sal
Christopher Palmer
Hitler Aus
Zeman
Abe
Delwahwers
Tailors Swamped as Men Order Suits Six Months Ahead
An Adelaide report notes tailors flooded with orders as men seek suits six months in advance due to rising prices and scarce stock. Regular customers are placing ahead, while many cannot afford new attire.
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Adelaide
Or Sant
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Isoo
India
Rich
Charcosl
Poorngburn
Einormans
Poorigburs
Prvetagh
Neal
Nawer
Ayless Ata
New South Wales
Harald Rick Onda
Sant Ube
Edward Steiner
Jdenmbe
Adince
Sedmken
William Griffiths
Impeilie
Yale
Haugh
William Phillips
Balgowlah
Assman Front Sealionsy
Edward Morey
Souglt
Linkin Detection
Albert Edward Moss
The
Council For
Santa Fe
George Sanders
Mery
Hismarck
Ken
Apadear
Sydney “Sun
Maree Bros
Enpereneys
Beneralls
Edward Ja
Liry A
Leung
Tanton
Adelaide Tobacconists
Tna
Winton
Wien
Fung
Ete
Red Cross
Nhat
Robert Hepburs
Lanoath
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