Captives' Wives Seek Lower Rent Struggles Over Flat Rates Echoed
Wives of captives petition for reduced rents on government flats after owner John Aberu faced scrutiny. Officials including Colonel Gunworkty questioned fair charges as tenants report weekly payments near two pounds. Read highlighted by Read and Dennon Mint, with authority noting rents exceeding 100 percent of value and a standalone appeal adjourned pending review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HN. G. Bapaidt
DP Gunworkty Wii
John Aberu
Tive Flats
Miilely
Aminienecy
Doneia
Alwernald
Turia Yan
Weber Micra
Mars
Prominent Australian figures mourn Brisbane death
The report notes the death yesterday of Mr George Bocint of Australia and Mr Cole Brown, with General Secretary Moss and others paying tribute. It highlights their roles in public life, the Queensland Golf Club, and local organizations, including the Bay Bonus district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anid Ornsich
Vike Crographcalaustry
Queensland
George Bocint
Australit
Brown
Green
DA O'Bren
Bris
Srereutey Moss
Lane Bom
Tpswich
Biroaard
Orvce
Ps Rominent
Wil Emeseut
Talieyan Ness
Prne
Diamiontint Shire
Queensland Golf Club
Birdeville
Bay
Asoo Briay
Atian
Cane harvest machines seen on job in Myrwaberg
A damaged OCR excerpt describes cane harvest equipment including the Paleymeed Sugar Company and the Toht cane harvester. The report notes observers saw machines at work, with mixed opinions on efficiency and impact on labor. Economic implications and production context are touched, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrwaberg
Ieee Ruinuts
Uebeck
Paleymeed Sugar ‘Company
Aerch
Ely Andy Fontgast
Entine
Ryan
Tony
Night of Agony in Pacific Sky Heroism and Death
Fragmentary wartime report recalls air battle above Timor Sea where a Liberator bomber, under heavy fighter fire, made a perilous water landing. Crew and survivors endured fire, bursts, and a rescue with names cited for bravery as further Zeros were downed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Conor
Mirouet
Liberati
Finn
Lowe Chinett
Torres
Bomie
Shane
Seta
Ine
Timor
Tome
John Wine
Kunnen
Mitchell Bel
Howard Collett
Alec Nest
Aldo Ballicllo
Apm
Syeaacrinson
Meatless Week Day Plan Urges Red Cross Help
Queens land Women's Club calls for volunteers to act as butchers for a day in meatless week efforts tied to the war. Members discuss scheduling, with concerns about weekend closures affecting housewives, and a petition to close shops on Saturday withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland Women's Club
Einnoyea Clon
Spumannt
Ihitead BF
Twresuighurn
FE Punenfeeld
H. Ketterdy
Geniad
Mew
Federationac
Wetter
Nelimmain
Imat
Sir Brean
Honneney
Bewrenes
Brisbane
Stipe
Tidentinily
Huemerty
Helton Relvin
Skal
Trihally Oak
Red Cross
Ergist John “Ambulance
Piretwer
Alanal
Wservier
Cookery Exchange Three Uses For Carrots
A fragmented recipe piece lists carrot uses and steps for a bake or casserole with milk and potatoes, referencing a Cookery Exchange from Brisbane and the Red Cross context. It mentions serving suggestions, oven times, and a connected appeal for participation and training within wartime service organizations.
Crossword No 338 Reveals Hidden Theme Clue
Puzzle page item notes a crossword No 338 by Reeg with theme hints and a few clue fragments suggesting a weekend solve feature. Readers are invited to test their wordplay skills and check back for answers in a later column.
Camp Food Conditions in War Detention Camp
A wartime court martial reported claims that food at Warwick army detention camp was poor and that guards bullied prisoners. Private Hilton Su Sutherland Smart faced disobeying orders and threatening conduct charges as testimony described harsh conditions and a complaint process with camp staff responding to men’s grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick Army
N.c.o'r
Hilton Su Sutherland Smart
Warwick
Charters Towers
Warley
Kent
Boy Loses Speech After Accident in Court Hearing
A boy injured in a riding accident testified at a court hearing on July 14. Doctors described a non permanent speech loss with potential partial impairment and possible long term effects. The proceedings included remarks by Dr Corto and Mr Bryant regarding medical opinions and testimony from the boy’s guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanorn Vollde
Camila
Genee
Pulst Ath Indias Uedener Cer
Ad. Bryant
Alan
Packham
Felice
Corto
Phekbam
Bratney
Air Casualties Among Queenslanders Reported Overseas
Fragmented OCR text notes air casualties involving eighteen Queenslanders and mentions overseas reports. The readable fragments reference Sheath BETN and PR abbreviations, but lack of coherent facts prevents full restoration of events, locations, dates, or official sources.
Toys And Books From Country Toys And Books From Country
Fragmented OCR text mentions toys and books from a country store and a department of something, with garbled names. It references a receiving department and a cash amount and a list of names, including a mall department and a hurry of items. The passage is largely incomprehensible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamiry
Pantin
Guemmai
Palais
Brinol
Junolily
Wearky
Elie
Ae V
Mall Department of Kounk
Nord
Queensinnad Patriotie Paul ‘Afttoy
Fragmented OCR notes reveal scattered names and events
A garbled OCR fragment lists people and places including Clayfield Centre and CHM Gril, with references to a mayor Ald and a pattern pattern service. It mentions women ficking peas, a pattern publication number, and a competition with a November 18 deadline. The text is inconsistent and contains many unclear items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayfield Centre
Dolunus
Chasayete
Ald. Chaundiesin
Ldey
Aney
Rely Trier
Banana yield declines spark club celebrations
A fragmented account notes a local club celebration amid declining banana yield figures. The report references L Blakley and S oradsingh, with events dated around an October activity and a Brisnan Market mention, reflecting uncertain details from an OCR page.
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Devker
QPP
Fandgate
All Partien
Chinettiae
Deckers
Petent Bank
Minton
Baswart
Deere
Eleycons
Weilel
Mr Prantl
Cony
Gee
Lareh
Hall OF
Ferg Mondey
FM Paw
4DK
David and
Dawn
Spm
Alea
Chrchille Men” Bory
Epwards
Lamb Queen Street
Hardies
Eoeterical
Whity
Sole Manufacturans
James Hardie & Coy. Pty. Ltd
Arstane Merkfast Orgread
Wodnan
BinInk
Haolite
Joe
Pacific
Sio Miler
Glen Alice
Cape Jattuithugion
Colorada
Uae
Iyttie
Finsley
Tinar
Crean
Perth
Stenethene Ara
Dari
Ctulingusine
Gordon
Read
Auifeld
RED Cross Aids
Fur
Toschwywre
Breton Cross
Saerute
Allmok
Rome
Woodward
Reeg
Relighnnie Lee Aie
Han Iin Niet
Sivilion Éms
Gallup
Fe Tae
Spercentaurs
Lear
Ana
Neviana
Euley
Ischul Joemmand
Anya
Huperio Ierchard Georgea Ata
Chat Et
Eoire
Anita
Barry
Byrne
Tan
Tara
Wren
Mmar
Alisrnieys
Ierday
Witsenli A
Niy
Horne Walls
Ralph
Pelvine
Stumpe Tor
Pataroari West
Bivin
Coarker-Molay Choderuns
Yiruy
Tipline Tirdpa
Eine Leone
Ballers
Boldieer
Pheeli
Tie Vieira League
Omer Niercals Alvart
Limbleas
Basirlet
Murad Anmchiin Bsishaur
Xewatewranek Ciiit
Trivers
Alt Sociaiet Quevest and Howe Society
le Nambour
St Bt. Giaks
Salie
Woombye
Anid
Siewert
Souslette
L. Blakley
Eibs
S Oradsingh
Social Service League
Qurenalald
Psd
Ligeia
Semen Tar Jouni Ain
Nein
Brisnan
Mamket
Fay
Tad Eveinty
Day Prabek
Noweand
Lin
Many Nowa
Norio el
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