Silence as a Pearl of Wisdom in Wartime Cautions
An anecdote recalls a postal letter censored to protect military plans. A Johnson writes to a friend in the army about district munition factories, unknowingly exposing security concerns. The tale warns against loose talk and urges secrecy to safeguard Australia’s war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Lonal Progresse
Devdon- Fehaat
Defence Department Hd
John
Toose
Johazan
Avettalla
Johne
Sohism
Australia
Arm ed Forces urged to ration matches and aid munition supply
A fragmented notice warns that match production must be shared with the munitions industry. It urges careful use and promotes the slogan Bexet Matches More Muni to support war needs and reduce waste before lighting a match.
Burra Wins Red Beret for War Loan Over Subscriptions
Burra exceeds the Austerity Loan quota for the district in both monetary and subscriber counts. The town will receive official thanks from the Commonwealth Government and the Red Beret to commemorate the event. Barry not only met the quota but subscribed thousands more. The Ensign will be placed in the Town Council Chamber among mementos of Burra’s success in peace and war.
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Commonwealth
Barry Ot
Burraby
Burra
Ears as Indicators of Character and Temperament
The article describes ear shapes and positions as reflections of personality and mood. Large fleshy ears suggest vitality and sensuality, while ears close to the head imply refinement and susceptibility. Thin ears indicate delicacy of feeling, thick ears imply boldness or crudeness, and wide spacing between nose and earhole signals coarseness and coldness of temperament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Pulping Fruit With Out Sugar Technique
A guide to preserving fruit by pulp without sugar using jars sterilised by boiling or oven heating. Prepare fruit, crush soft berries, boil until soft, then fill jars to top with pulp, seal immediately, and store in a cool dark place.
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Bette
Paul
Cain
Jacob
Waymouth St. Adel
Rome
Burra Burra District Council Meeting Minutes January 1943
The Burra Burra District Council met on 4 January 1943 with President in the chair. Apologies from several councillors noted. Correspondence included council’s offer for bank premises transfer, ministerial request to reclaim old te and tubes, salvage depot receipts, and fire-fighting pump and hose funding. Road repairs planned on Main Creek and near Bailey’s, and other road works approved. Accounts approved: District £11 40 18 4, Main Roads £202 8 7. Change of land ownership recorded from F B Hogan to OD Berhesmeier.
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Crs
Wares
J M . Gebhardt
J. M. Jacks
Bank Prem
Burra
Moses Hednall & Worth
Kest
Recelpte
Hednall & Wardh
T. Rogers
Generis
Teaaxa
King
R. Motherall
T. J
F.B. Hogan
OD Ber- Hesmeier
Unclear fragmentary note on John and nearby neighbors
A distorted passage describes a mother guiding John with asymmetries and mentions next door neighbors Mr Pinks Mrs Binks and the Sain Bow. The text is garbled with incomplete quotes and unclear actions or outcomes.
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John
Binks
Mr. Pinks
Dare Returns From Service In Minoan Desert
Private Rollin Dare returns to Terang with amputation of his left leg below the knee after injuries sustained in Syria. He arrived aboard the troopship and was greeted by comrades and family. Dare plans a period of recovery before resuming normal life, while expressing pride in fellow veterans and the campaign effort.
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Australis
Syris Sud
Oreath Sea
Seward Griffen
Imnst
Aloo Wligtae
Ray
VAD
Cyril Murray
Mt. Bryan
Pte
Griffer Sant
Ral
Bry
Bryan Bayt
Dare
Moat
Town Council Holds Brief Meeting in Council Chambers
The council, led by His Worship the Mayor, discussed nominating Mr. Lewis to the Fire Brigades Board and addressed concerns about government supplies and a missing roadway footpath. Dr Kellaway and Dr Bevan pushed for a letter to the minister and a new footpath near the hospital, while Dr Marston presented the abstracts of accounts.
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Hlinell
Z. H. Woallacott Sq
Gri
Marston
Ler
Harvey
Bevan
Kellaway
Pieron Teare
Lewis
Fire Brigades Board
Eloe
Mile End
Burra
Lee
Hospital
Rt. Garrard
Burra Observation Post Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary listing shows shift times for staff at Burra Observation Post across several days. Names such as K. R. Castine H. BE Brooks J Kellock Jeffery and others appear with early morning and late afternoon shifts. Dates include January elements though OCR is garbled.
Burra Town Council Meeting Overruns Minutes Recorded
Last night the Burra Town Council held a short meeting that ran about 32 minutes to complete. Minutes show little correspondence and routine business, with Ship noting there was no further business and a loan detail referenced briefly.
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Burra
Cownell
Burra RSL Wives Group Monthly Meeting at Burra
The Burra RSL Wives group held its monthly meeting in Burra on Samar ba. President Mrs Hewker presided with apologies from Messrs Mor Ean and Webline. Correspondence read. Secretary to thank Mr F Bims for auditor work. Final Red Cross balance shown to fund blinded soldiers welfare. Trading Table raised funds for Cupboard Fund. Next meeting set for Friday February 5.
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BF. Comports
Abot
Samar Ba
Mie
Ettoular Wena Red
Steele
Ri Femme cstainable Seow Office, one ahil ben
Ri Femme cstainable Seow Office reports a named individual, a single action, and a local matter. The fragmentary note mentions an office context and a gendered subject, but lacks clear dates or identifiable organizations. Further readable details are unavailable within the text.
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Sara&co
Wrens
Weens
Burra Burra
Heid
Fresend
Ora
Finch
D. Keynes
L. MeWeters
W. Lommian
Ter
Rollin Dare
K. R. Castine
Tuesdy
Barnett
Aepine Pickering
J Kellock
Jeffery
Short Town Council
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