Red Cross Parcels Help POWs Race Five Miles
Warrant Officer HL E Lawton Rockhampton told the Australian Prisoners of War Relatives Association Queensland branch that Red Cross parcels kept captives fit enough to tackle a five mile race. He recalled wartime hardships and railroading conditions, noting prisoners trained under Red Cross support and fell back to strenuous routines amid captivity and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
HL. E ‘Awon
Rockhampton
Australian Prisoners of War Relatives Association
Queensland
State Army Casualties Report and Variations
Fragmentary notice references state army casualties and a prisoner of war context linked to Australia and another region. Mentions variations of a previous report, with scattered names and unconfirmed details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Goudie
Red Cross Drives for Members Across Commonwealth
The report notes a Cross drive to recruit members for the Australian Red Cross Society. It cites a chairman and officials traveling to Brisbane for the Queensland division annual meeting and outlines expectations for member growth across the Commonwealth this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Sven i Cody Tahatg
Tustiek
Brabane
Gueensland
Fed Gross
Dredging on Burleigh Beaches Opposed by Local Group
A local council opposed further mineral dredging near Burleigh Heats citing environmental concerns. The Mines Department was asked to halt any new appropriations while a major fuel and coupon program faced changes affecting grocers and wholesalers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleigh
Tae
Ferongshire
Gounell
Dis WrabeFas
A. Alsa
Slauin
Poor Demand for Grapes Leads to Labor and Abortion Charge
Fragmented wartime notes report poor grape demand prompting mass summary of shearers and laborers. Deputy Director presides over a company meeting as orders hinge on manpower records. A separate abortion charge against a salesman, Vincent Edward Cave Provost, arises with a magistrate’s directive for sureties and reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Edward Cave Provost
W Rillie
Yeaterday
Bandgate
Islay
Thelen
Julie
J. Busey
Daly
Fedalt
Union clash over award terms discussed at court
The Australian Workers' Union and employers argued wages and conditions in a case on base pay and job security. Officers claimed the union aims to press for higher rates, while employers defended existing terms and potential discharges. The hearing considered whether an updated award should apply to machinists and other trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampel
Lapotogier
le Cour Nat
Mit
Giawron
Perry
Mer
DG Andrews Reynen
Cena
Bitla “Ponte
Hoigriea
Misui
Inpro
MacArthur Communique Reports Broad Pacific Attacks
Yesterday's communique from General MacArthur's headquarters outlines heavy air bombardments across New Guinea and nearby islands. Reports detail Allied advances, attacks on Wewak, Madang and surrounding areas, with ground forces securing coastal positions and defensive actions against Japanese units.
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Xoiufh
Corona
Onur Heavy Unite
Boels
Dutch New Guise
Giabos
Oie
Babs
Tive Burke Finuen Lestiaved
Anan
Ata
Hunstkh
Nortin
Kamil Ini Sumbeeanfields
Porat
Villger Ulm
Wakdersariai
Wale Walang
Niet
Wewtist
New Guinea
Onur
Dania
Wind
BRUAE
Epant
Aautel
Thebes Bom
Batta Wewak
Hanna Bay
Bunvbur Harbour
Madang
New Ireland
Ile Soomons
Jew Arita
Free Books for Children and War News Across Regions
A fragmentary wartime notice mentions free books for children and references extensive bridge works on the main road. It cites South Coast Solomons theatres like Mivio Bund and Bougainville, noting air attacks, wrecked or damaged areas, and restoration efforts while listing multiple place names and military references without coherent structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanon
Ako
Rabaul
Polowine
South
Unics
Tabera
Mudgeeraba
Shire Gomel
Burleish Mal
Bougainville
Frleity Communion
Buka
Mvasible
Guther
Aarenlyn
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Rationing Commission
Dune
Kirilah
Cnnnt
ALY
Allen
Teavinge
Hood Harton Bika
Seare
Childern
Childrer
Aen
Atethan
Arent
Atlanta
Dromedary Fox
Ellen Shetete
Takeoldfemedicels Swisin
Atacei
Cuernen
Hrsets
Sroowes
Wean Moan
Aero Eanl
Pauilion
Jaution Ball
Arramley
Cathie Primate Seibel
Pila
Eaio
Prienanae Vrai
Niale
Iran
de Witt
RAAF
AIR Training Corps
Jackson & Oo
Brisbane
Sancasmn
Supreme Court
C. D. O'Brien
Willian
Dro J. Mow
Teommutes
Pany
Patton
Anto Enurt
Avery
Moraobe
Gasesania
Groen
Gelnrt
D. McChiy
Rylancei
Mami
Aylance
Bill Lances
Meus
Rylance
I Macroeanay
Lia
Prion
Ouxtien Marcrosann
O'Brien
Enmern
Westbreok Farm
Childerny
Bogro Road
G. A. Camron
Lundy Cilento
Casey
Sheehy
Hholf
Gige
Supreme Soviet
Maloney
Russia
Kremlin
Moreen
Department of War
Anan Photograph
Grucer Eman
Orbnier Wiwag
Red Chase
Burma
Germain
Auberian Dactara
Port Taroe
SF Cochran
Aste
Cochran
Peteon
Walt
Ish Shi Esterday
Arts
Sir Leslie Wleon
Master Mariner
Trass Aoe
Dase
Acow
Gankerre
Ton Wivaien
Siven Peit
Ahmet Ke
Bolt
Balan
Chuva
UN Americ
Pri
Berlin
MacArthur
Conjennl MacArthur
Barry
Roberts Epartment
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