Anzac Welfare Group Reports on Year of Giving
The retiring president read a year-end report praising steady sheltering work and direct giving for the Gegehie of our Rebus mon mission. Members thanked volunteers for coats garments and comforts and noted a Christmas hampers effort raising funds and supplies from Adelaide to support troops, with officers elected for the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tekin
PFGE
Frank Jefferies
Adies
A Li ‘Collins
W. Shephard
PPOF
Adelaide
Beaglehole
Yori Bn Bivts
A- L. Jolferies
N. Collins
J. Beaple- Bote
Centiita
Anzac Sports
Bryan
Mescames C. Murray
J. Gerhart
T. Beckwith
Cur
Qwine
Skein Exlore
Jefferies
Hawker
All. Coulits
Eric Murray
F. Jefferies End Pars
M Gebhardt
Sesman
January 1965 Notes From Mt Bryan East
A fragmentary January 1965 note from Mt Bryan East describes steady rain on Christmas Eve and a harvest season nearing end. The text mentions a district harvest tempo and stubble and grain crops, with lingering references to local weather and farm activity.
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Mt. Bryan East
Mt Bre Red Cross Branch Meeting Minutes December 1942
The Mt Bre Red Cross Branch held its December 16 1942 meeting led by Mrs S Hawker. Members present approved minutes, discussed social plans for February 17 and baby competition, and arranged payments and donations to Prisoners of War Fund.
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S. Hawker
C Murray
Loyd
Hawker
Pate
Brest
J Gephardt
Coco
Certia
M.gebhardt
Bixby
Prisoners of War Fund
T. Aint
J. Gebhardt
Jarmyn
Gamabell
Aubl
Mt. Bryan East Red Cross Social Night Report
Mt. Bryan East Red Cross social gathering Saturday night drew residents despite multiple complaints about weather and coat issues. Mrs Dare introduced guests as the choir sang the National Anthem and songs such as Australia and God Bless Our Men.
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Mt. Bryan East
Charles Dare
Sone
Australia
God Bless Our Men
Mulberries and Cream Event Plus Contests and Prizes
The evening featured songs by Mrs George Dare and others with the audience joining the chorus. Refreshments included mulberries and cream from Pinehurst garden. Prizes awarded included Mr Dare and Mrs Wilks competitions, a Sweets and nuts box, and a soap prize. Supper concluded the event as attendees discussed the day. Total collection reached 97 dollars.
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George Dare
Are Tikes
Elceatto
Smith
Georgie Dare
Gare
Pinehurst
Charles Care
John Maxted
Puessec
Wilks
Pri
Guus Ex Sloyer Parcles of Food
Fragmentary OCR note describes chewing gum products claimed to aid teeth brightness and health. Mentions Wrigley styled items and a list of unclear terms. Contains numerous garbled phrases and stray letters, limiting readable facts to product focus and vague health claims.
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Ficoms
Wrigley
Burra Fighting Forces Comforts Fund Meeting Report
The Burra Fighting Forces Comforts Fund held a December 27 meeting with 21 attendees including Mrs. Tenant and Mrs. Tennant. A 25 cheque was approved for a Chile ten’s Home, stamps issued as part of a Pennya Drive, and a new secretary role discussed. The quarterly statement showed a credit balance and tea was served after the meeting. A junior flow of garments was organized to send pullovers to headquarters.
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Ten West
A. Tennent
J. Tennant
B. F Winrlow
Bairdland
Chile
Ro Smith
P .T. Marston
Brown
Yset
Crewes
Butterana
Australia poised for industrial shift after war gains
A fragmented analysis argues Britain must shift production to the Dominions, especially Australia, to absorb postwar output. It envisions transferring mills, expanding local raw materials sourcing, and relocating factories to reduce costs, with Australia becoming a population and wealth hub akin to the United States. It warns that failure to seize opportunities could invite foreign rivals to fill the gap.
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Sir Patrick Blaguon
Britain
Patrick
Dominions
Jepsen
Austall
Australia
Commonwealth
Japan
Australis
United States of America
Tak
Fragmentary inventory list from stray OCR text
Scraps of an inventory show items like scarves balaclavas stockings socks sleeping caws jerseys and cleaners and reading matter, with numerous misspellings and garbled phrases suggesting OCR errors rather than a coherent itemized list. The readable segments imply miscellaneous clothing and domestic goods among incomplete notes.
Caddie Tip Rule at Golf Club Sparks Debate
Members discuss a proposed cap on tips for caddies, set at one shilling and sixpence per round, deemed reasonable by most with one dissenter. The line is drawn between fair compensation and overpayment as the group contemplates future enforcement and implications for staff. General George C. Marshall is briefly referenced in a broader, unresolved note.
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Iis
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Startis Paiss
Wicc
Suck
Theopcrie
Matthews Emporium G.B
Market Square
Burra
Matthews
Torrens
Colgates
Remie
Te Burra Record
Mt. Bre
Red Cross
George C. Marshall
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