In Cocoanut Land The Soldier Jack Describes Homebound Trek
A private letter from Jack recounts arduous marches in tropical heat, jungle treks, and a seasickness voyage back to England. He details camps near Ludgershall, New Year’s Eve plans, and longing for family updates while hoping Charm was approved for service abroad. He closes with affectionate notes to his father and siblings.
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England
Church of England Institute
Ludgershall
Victoria
Tidworth
Lil
Henry
Bert
Dad
Bob
Jack
A Fine Catch by the State Trawlers
The sea is called upon to pay its toll in fish for human consumption. State trawlers have not been wholly profitable but have served a useful purpose. A few weeks ago two boats landed 60,000 lb of fine beer in stock, held across multiple towns including Goulburn, Orange, Bathurst, Tamworth, West Island, Singleton, and Lithgow.
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Goulburn
Orange
Bathurst
Amworth
West Island
Singleton
Lithgow
Keane Faces Critics At West Coburg Meeting
Cr F Keane met hostile criticism in West Coburg Progress Association sessions. He defended Lake scheme expenditures, argued on the new reserve, Manchester drain, and general town conditions, and accepted a postponement request for the Reynard Road school opening until June to allow road access for children.
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West Coburgh Progress Assi
Cr. F. Keane
Keane
Coburg Council
Ace
Tury
Sera
Bell Street
Manchester
West Coburg
Thane
Selious
Coburg
Keen
Reynard’s Road
Brunswick Technical School Pottery Plan Pushed
Brunswick Technical School Council pressed a proposed pottery school to the Minister of Education. The plan calls for a two storey building with first floor for crafts and second for secrecy and art work, aiming to teach up to date pottery methods and encourage higher quality manufacture. An advisory committee of manufacturers and workers will advise on expert questions.
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Brunswick Technical School Council
Westeslay
le Manster
Donat Clark
Chaet
Hay Absene
WE. Payne
Phillips
W. H. Crate
Crab Hickland
Everett
Payne
Uist
Vie Come
Vie
Jrac
England
Sweet
Hickford
P. E. Everett
Messrs
Crate
Brunswick
Clarke
Brunswick City Council Meeting Report
At the ordinary council meeting on Monday evening the Mayor Dr. Phillips presided with councillors Fleming Waxman Johnson Mill ward Allard Hickford Balfe and Wales present. Correspondence was dealt with including a letter from J T Wallace Caldwell raising liability for matters related to lane maintenance and related issues.
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Dr. Phillips
Fleming
Waxman
Johnson
Millward
Allard
Hickford
Balfe
Wales
J. T. Wallace Caldwell
Makie
Lane
Beter Mitchell
Abolition of Drivers License Fee Sought in Brunswick
Public notices record council discussions on right of way at Hoffman Street Brunswick, objections to charges rising from six to fifteen pounds, requests to reduce street construction costs, and calls for public works action. Debates crowded the chamber as residents and officials pressed for streamlined street plans and policy changes.
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Sian
Ater
J. J. Smith
Hoffman St
West Brunswick
Pau
Fleming Ng
Newscapetcter
Baer
Sym
Public Works Committee
Gas Co
Bruns
P.L.C
Australian Peace Alliance
Williamstown
Brunswick Council
Mrs Maker
Centennial Avenue
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Storey
Wiwiek
Ctoria Street
Sydney Road
Dw. Se
Uigin
Srundy
Sydney Rd
Srunswick
Peverell & Slater
Larnoo Avenue
Moreland Garage
LHNEY
Tonio
Laugher
Ugavo
Pennswick
Eal Avis
Metropolitan Gas Company
J. Canet
Bruce McRobert
Ties
Africa
Scort
CR. Keane
Brunswick Technical School
TS Council
Brunswick City
Dawson St
Port Melb
Melb
Town Hall
Sec
North Bruns
Progress Association
H. McGee
Board of Works
Spotewood
Met
Mary Macklin
Rosd
Lanark Street
Mitchell St
Balmoral St
C. D. Newman
Lincoln St
Mitchell
Balmoral Sts
Donald St
Chas. H. Clancy
Lily M. Clancy
Lanark St
Balmoral Ats
Seriatim
PHORM
W. Powell
F.S.C.S
Blyth Street
Wm. Crook
Melbourne
J. H. Laws
The
Dental Board of Victoria
Miss Courtney
T. R. Evans
Dental Board of Vict
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