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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 20, 1941

Page

2

Red Cross On Track Of The Missing

Information from the central bureau shows full reports received by searchers in the Middle East. Messages were sent to next of kin by telephone or telegram. The Australian Red Cross Society received funds for ambulances and overseas use. A 20000 ward from the Aig a Palla society funded purchases and the depot prepared shipments for medical work. Donations from Governor Leslie Wild’s tour amounted to 300/14 a window and local theatres were to be screened.

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Clothing Aid Arrives for Refugees as Supply Nets Expand

Refugee relief reports show two clothing shipments arrived with an eleventh on the way. The receiving and despatching depot requests viewing gowns bath hand towels pillow cases and long sleeved cardigans in both sizes along with flannel sheeting groceries and haberdashery purchased by the pur eluting committee. The appeal committee notes the total of the appeal and camp dressings for the month. Separate committees report progress and plans for a full quarterly review.

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English Women Give Up Cosmetics Report

English women reportedly abandon cosmetics amid wartime austerity. Reverend Lionel Fletner notes charity drives grow as women unite in prayer, urging real cohesion and self restraint. The piece highlights shifts in daily habits and social roles during the period.

Red Cross Notes Amcheniomoe Event Highlights Community Roles

Fragmented notes describe Red Cross and Amcheniomoe activities with mentions of Mohini and R Suily, nursing efforts, and a charity lunch. Also referenced are a Daughters party, Lyceum Club room event, and plans for a fair fundraisers at Air Forde House. Details blur with names, locations, and times.

Amcheniomoe Urmady Merial Bain Prestye Lyceum Club Vatens Mt MCI Bowen Hill Baur RAAB Minevolent Society Betis

Accountancy Examinations Pass List and Noted Candidates

The report lists candidates who passed the recent accountancy examinations. Names include Mr BP Gritty Reguvar of the association, and several examinees from Cairns Meron and other regions. Notable passes are shown across intermediate auditing and mercantile accounting tracks with dates and institutions referenced.

Gritty Accountanta Eavisi Lng Af Cairns Meron Bosriceirin Moston Alik Miley Wii Gu Bourne Ous i Mecweensy Eam Daren Fencork Davina

Queen Anne lace medallions in Home Needlecraft

War era craft note describes crochet medallions carried in handbags as a pleasant change from knitting. It details square motifs, clover shapes, and how to join pieces with instructions and illustrations. A pattern pamphlet offers a photo and postal order for the paper.

Tumbern S Huey Tanteriais Zanare Brabane

Gulf missions seek greater aid for Presbyterian work

A deputation urged larger funding for Gulf missions, noting the 2024 state estimate includes 2400 pounds for Presbyterian missions in the Gulf region. Regions named include Aurukun, Mapoon, Wella, and Kendall River with specific allocations.

Gulf Line Trewmirer Coopertony

Moorooka Ambulance Centre Plan Aimed at Workers

Plans for a two story ambulance centre at Moorooka to serve municipal workers and residents have been submitted to the City Council. A new sub centre will operate under the National Fitness umbrella with classes every Monday night, linked to other centres and the munitions factory program.

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Leaving Card for State School Pupils Proposed by Education

The Director of Education Mr Ed Wards spoke to the Teachers Union about a plan to issue leaving cards for primary school pupils. The scheme would certify pupils attainments and provide references for those leaving school, though objections were raised for students with poor exam records and the need for a formal reference system.

Telenice Bate Echool Director of Education Ed Wards Teachers’ Union Uilun Edwards A& W

Diphtheria Under Control in Brisbane Report

Melbourne dispatch reports diphtheria under control in Brisbane with officials noting immunization efforts protected children. Authorities warn against complacency as isolated cases surface and emphasize vaccination campaigns to prevent renewed spread.

Brisbane Melbourne Verlaus Epigemie Briehanie Phoenis Hania

Bradbury Dies on Holiday While with Family at Stanthorpe

F. W. Bradbury of Toombul Terrace Nundah died suddenly during a holiday at Stanthorpe with wife and daughter. He served on Brisbane City Council representing Nundah ward, chaired the Poor Law Shy Council, and was a former teacher at Central School. He leaves two sons and a daughter and will be buried at Wandoan Cemetery.

Puwag Breabanyay Toombul Terrace Nundah Holny Stanthorpe Brisbane Nunignhord England George Douglas Bracity Nospital Tomjoh Neritn Briabutie Bradbury Wandal

Death of widow of C Ulm aviator linked to Tasman Sea flight

Mary Josephine Ulm widow of C Ulm dies age 43. Born near Richmond River, she served with the Education Department and taught at Double Bay Public School. Her husband and Miss Rogers were among the first women to fly the Tasman Sea in the Pann plane.

Sydnea Sue Mary Josephine Ulm Ulm

Red Cross Appeal Nears Twenty Thousand Pounds

The Red Cross appeal shows 20 000 pounds banked by yesterday afternoon with 10 000 more expected from recent funds. Deputy chairman A E Sharp said many city groups had yet to send in money and noted nine country branches had forwarded contributions. The total includes donations from May 12 to yesterday and reflects progress toward finishing the campaign.

RED Cross Quivens A. E'Sharp Mrr Sharp

Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Wins Memorial Prize

Corporal Frank Allunson of the Royal Australian Air Force received the Rev Thomas Leltch memorial prize at the event in Queensland announced yesterday. A gold medal was awarded in the windward division with Abas and Marion Guver noted among prize winners.

Frank Allunson Royal Australian Air Force Thomas Leltch Jb Scripturg Pee Cae Queensland Darer Windaar Renated Fran ‘Ohynh Marion Guver

Moral rearmament urged at Rotary Club luncheon

Speakers urged moral rearmament of individuals and nations through selflessness faith and service during a Rotary Club luncheon. A typographical error in yesterday's issue misadvertised crochet wool as 8d per skein instead of 6d.

Rotary Club Cween

Fragmented OCR news item from Courier-Mail page

A damaged OCR snippet lists scattered words and stray phrases about a university and numbers. Readable content is extremely limited, with no clear event name, date, or identifiable people to summarize into a coherent news item.

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