Red Cross Urgently Seeks More War Relief Supplies
A visitor at the Red Cross Receiving Despatching Depot notes crowded aisles of goods awaiting dispatch. The Refugee Section calls for winter and summer clothing, towels, cardigans, pullovers, and dressing gowns to be sent to refugee camps or hot climates. The depot emphasizes using blended wools and any colors, with parcels directed through Orient Building and Queens avenues.
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Orient Bulldiy
Eagie
O- Orient
Queens
Red Cross
Red
War Babies and the Welfare of Children in Wartime
An essay by The Counsellor discusses the impact of war on families and children. It argues that mothers face emotional strain and that absent fathers affect development while urging supportive communities to help war children through shared responsibility and structured discipline. It notes benefits and risks of military separation for young ones and stresses care during absence and return.
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Orday
M Tukummy
Margery
janMeth
Pier Ton
McGhie
Miss Mary Elizabeth Duh Calder Enters New Phase of Life
Mary Elizabeth Duh Calder, daughter of Mr and Mrs R Duthie, is noted in a local notice. The item mentions New Cheviland Road and references Dough, Peleeane, and Mr D Carrie Longresh in a brief parish or community record.
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Duh Calder
R Duthie
Doilies for the Home Crochet Pattern 6720 Offer
Advertises filet crochet dollies for home use as luncheon sets or dressing table decor. Describes pattern 6720 with instructions and end of stitches details. Provides postal request info for pattern order from Neocalecraft, Brisbane, including a box address and service details.
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Chris
Brisbane
Appeal For Women By Winlfeed Moore
A wartime appeal urging women to aid newsroom conservation and support war effort. It urges organized action through Red Cross and auxiliary groups, calling on readers to share concise war works news and participate in upcoming meetings and fund drives.
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Ouite Queensland Patriotic Fund
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American Food Stall at WA Service Appeal Day
VERITY'S NOTES announces a street stall featuring popcorn balls doughhills and American specialties at the WA service appeal day next Friday. Convener Miss Freda Bage with Mrs A Wade Mrs N McLellan and Mrs L Hileh oversee recipes and staff assisted by Mrs L S_mollen and Mrs E Carew to showcase trans Pacific delicacies.
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Brisbane
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Sydney
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Ie Treupla
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Byeney
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Lady Wreneb
Australia
Queensland Jumble Soles War Fund allocations report
At the last financial year meeting the fund allocated 650 to various causes including Red Shield 200 Presbyterian and Methodist Soldiers Welfare Fund 25 Allied Refugee Fund 5 Red Cross Society 320 Australian Comforts Fund 50 and Patriotic Fund of Queensland 150. Last week's sales increased takings to 5035.
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Presbyterian and Methodat ‘Soldiers’ Welfare Fund
Allied Refugee Fund
Red’ Cross’ Society
Australian Comforts Fund
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History and Geography Exams in Queensland Plans
Queensland to keep history and geography in exams amid debate on teaching methods. Officials plan moves in line with curriculum changes as textbook delays hinder implementation. A Brisbane art concert at the City Hall gallery features Miss Elin Robinson and other performers with a varied program for 80 attendees.
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Ceramics Study Urged By Rotary Address in Australia
A Brisbane Rotary Club lunch-hour address urged Government provision of ceramic facilities for construction uses. Mr. Bell emphasized ceramics are indispensable for gas retorts spark plugs and electrical transmission components. The report notes census claims and payments, with dairy and meat prices easing alongside a general drop in May.
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Australia
Brisbane
Bell
Dropies Concert in New Arena Stirs City Buzz
Unclear OCR text hints at a concert by the Dropies in a new arena. Mentions city streets and municipal choices. Details are fragmentary, but event appears tied to urban cultural happenings and local venues.
Hong Kong Evacuees Sit Tight And Wait
Evacuees in Hong Kong urged to remain in place amid uncertain conditions as officials reassess evacuation plans and public safety measures. Government spokespeople emphasized patience and continued monitoring of the evolving situation.
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Hong Kong
Inquest on Fisherman Near Alexandra Bay
Brisbane hearing heard evidence on disappearance near Alexandra Bay between Tewatitin and Noosa on April 6. A fisherman from the Garrison Battalion described finding a body near rocks with a pipe and bag later identified as belonging to James Stevenson. Hearing adjourned to Panama for a fixed date. RED CROSS MEETING announced with annual social and an address by Major General Richardson. HARDY BROS promote jewelry and diamonds at Queen Street.
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Stevenson
Panama
RED Cross Meeting
Brisbane
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Hell
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