Welcome Home Social at Mt Bryan East Honors Returning Troop
A community welcome home social at Mt Bryan East honored a returning Australian soldier after 21 months away. Attendees from Adelaide, Bryan, Hallett, Willalo, and Elmshih Rat attended. Frank Jefferies led musical items with recitations and songs by Glenda Gare, Mr. Kiteh Miller spoke for the Hallett Order, and a supper was served. Funds raised support Red Cross relief, while the soldier praised nursing staff and the hometown welcome.
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Aus
Tomaryel
Adela
Bryan
Hillett
Willalo
Elemshih
Soe Teem
Lewis Gare
Australia
Frank Jefferies
Glenda
Gare
Jumm
X. Brook
Eve
Rory
Carmen
S. Wilks
Barbara
Kiteh
Miller
Hallett Oks
Bold Nutt
Reith Gare
Nol
Hos Sant
Tne
Focal Red Cross
Book Review on Japanese Despotism and Western Totali
A review of H. J. Temperley’s Atlantic era study links Japanese salutarism to Nazi theory, noting democracies’ subservience to state doctrine. Temperley, long in Far East affairs, shares insights on East Asia’s political currents, religion, and loyalty fueled military expansion, citing General Honjo’s letter to the War Minister as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Tamperley
Australan
Far East
Australia
Rai-Shokeon
China
Honjo
Ostage
Ideological Parallels seen Between Japanese and Nazi Conceptions
The text argues that Japan's wartime ethos mirrors Nazi ambitions, noting indoctrination fostering a sacred mission to dominate Asia and beyond. It cites statements attributed to Japanese leaders and critics, linking militarist dogma to a belief in an eternal, unchanging destiny and the possibility of universal conquest under a militarized state.
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Erica
Singapore
Hawai
Dusen Islands
Australia
New Zealand
Nazi Germany
Tim Fenney
Miksios
Hitler
Tumanity
Japin
Mr. Timperley
Oliesrcby
Japan
Germany
Resolution on Commonwealth Powers Bill from Spalding meeting
A 1943 Spalding District Hall gathering declared unanimous opposition to transferring powers to the Commonwealth. It asserted current defence powers should remain through the war and postwar deliberations, warned against sweeping constitutional changes, and urged a referendum before surrendering any self governing authority. The meeting also argued the South Australian Parliament has no mandate to cede powers without elector consent.
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Spaldine
Spalding District Hall
Commonwealth
Prac
25 Years a Councillor Dr Baile Pinch Retires
Dr Baile Pinch of Burrs Burra District Council completes 25 years as a councillor. He praises steady service and thanks ratepayers. Cx Finch anticipated to continue in the role for another 25 years.
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Baile Pinch
Burrs Burra
Finch
Money cannot buy happiness says old adage
A fragmentary saying suggests money alone cannot ensure happiness though material wealth is valued. The text hints that true contentment comes from non financial sources, with a cautionary note on prioritizing wealth over well being.
Carrots For Cattle Turned Into Pommace In England
Reports from England describe the Somerset carrot crop yielding about 40 tons per acre with many splits. The Ministry of Agriculture asked Long Ashton Research Station to convert the splits into dried pommace for cattle, comparable in value to sugar beet pulp, and to process carrot juice into a cane-like toffee substitute for industrial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Somerset
Ministries of Acriculture and Food
Long. Ashton Rassarcy Station
Beason youth Nick Canny shines in Leaving Examination
Master Nick Canny of Beason, son of Mr and Mrs N P Canny, achieved seven subjects and two honors at Restrevor College. After three years at the college he earned another scholarship marking a fine 158 year tradition. Congratulations are due for this strong result.
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Nick Canny
N.P. Canny
Beason
Restrevor College
Nick
Toiling Together Gur rural industries in the great war effort
The article highlights rural and ancillary industries supporting the war. It cites factories supplying munitions, timber, gelatin, glue, and metal components. describes women and farmers bearing increased duties. and notes the collaborative effort across primary and secondary sectors driving toward victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gur
Australis
Lacy
Brisin
Economist
Piter
Sh Sens
Ceer
Nester
Paul Cheyne
Trees as Shelter for Pigs
A rustic method describes building simple shelter frames by driving four pads into the ground and roofing with round bush timber to create shade for pigs. It recommends planting shade trees around the piggery to improve comfort, shelter from winds, and appearance.
LAUBMAN AND PANK SIGEY TESTING WATCH THIS SPACE
L AUBMAN AND PANK TESA Gamier Place Adelaide appear to be conducting sigey testing at a location named Watch this Space. The brief note references Adelaide and a testing space with no clear outcome or date.
Burra Council Buys Commercial Bank Building
Burra Council purchases the Commercial Bank Building and relocates town offices to the main street premises. City records indicate the council now holds the estate, with district officials asked to acknowledge the fact.
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Burra Council
Commercial Bank
Ste
Main Street
Burra Bowling Club Faces Action in Saturday Match
Burra Bowling Club listed players include Bendis Istalibe Finck Sykes Fuller Davey Marston Herbert and Gendirs with AB Rogers J 8. 0 rine der wit w Eaeees'e Beal a B Son PT Sank bat 0G Steven HJ Davey 2223.
Weather and local notices amid cold spell and rain
A fragment reports a cold spell and substantial rainfall last week totaling about a quarter of an inch. It mentions Mrs. BH Dinisfan as a patient at Burrs Fins pila and Mrs Horace Woon also there, with Mr Bryan East noted in the text.
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K Dinisfan
Burrs Finspila
Horace Woon
Red Cross Aid Stirs Morale in New Guinea Front
Reports from medical outposts near Buna praise Red Cross relief as 18 boxes of comforts arrive. Soldiers recount coffee milk cocoa fruit juice and biscuits easing harsh conditions. Distribution occurs after medical inspections with Red Cross seals and new games for morale.
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Tat Sdvat
Port Adelaide
New Guinea
Buna
Arcu
Styvastabio
Ress
Red Cross
Australia
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Tor
Dare
Mt. Bryan East
Malvern
Matthews
Spalding
P. J. Byrne
Quality Shoe Store
Burra Bowling Club
Bryan East
Ted Baulderstone
Fruit Palace
Baulderstone
Bnane Burra
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