Sister Money P.O.W. in Hong Kong Fit and Well
A fragmented report describes Sister Mary, a prisoner of war in Hong Kong, and claims about her condition and treatment. Lady Blackburn, wife of a British diplomat, provided details in a letter to Mrs. Chamberlain. Other named individuals connected to the case are cited, including a diplomat’s wife and nurse relatives.
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Sister Money P.O.W
Hong Kong
Fit and Well
Mary End
Lady Blackburn
Britiah Diplomatic Service
Chamberlain
Coomulang
Bosey
B. Achton
Burra
Blackbur
Ny Japa
Blackburn
Sophie Moxy
Moser
Austerity Loan Awards Highlight Burra Ranking
The Commonweal Government awards Red Green and Dark Blue pennants for per capita subscriptions in town quotas. Burra placed third in section 2 for populations 1500 to 3000 and may receive a pennant despite conflicting official lists. Burra’s figures show £8/17/6 per capita with other towns like Tanunda and Balaclava also featured.
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Formong
Burra
Tanunda
Mid ‘Bure
Urs
Mt. Gam
Bier
Narracourte
Bures
Balaclave
Burra'sigures
Wallaroo
A Soldier's Appreciation From Far Front Lines
A wartime letter from Sergeant Arthur Ridings, dated December 1942, describes receiving a Christmas parcel from Burra Hort PECE and thanks Mrs. J for support. He recalls life in New Guinea, the camaraderie with fellow soldiers, and hopes for a return to Burra where streets will again be filled with familiar faces.
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Wil
James
Renee Wan
Ridings
Gates
Eyria
New Guinea
Boma
Burra
Australia
Aire Beta Ee
Arthur Rid
Fragmented quote from unclear source text
A garbled OCR fragment presents dialogue with errors and missing context about a person’s feelings and actions. The line is incomplete and difficult to interpret, lacking identifiable names, places, dates, or a coherent event.
New Year meeting notes and charity drive proposals
The January 20 meeting led by President Mrs. Eric Nouray discussed Apalo pes from Cyril Murray and others, a Go Service Exhibition at John Martin's on February 5, and a stock appeal. Proposals included a public meeting February 10 at 3 40 pm, and a fund drive with items such as socks, pullover garments, and an airman's helmet awaited from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Nouray
Messames Cyril Murray
A. L. Coll Tox
A. Pilling MM Gebhardt
Sylvia Lloyd
John Martin's
Adace
Hewk
Petit
Foote
Burra North F F C F Unit 195 Meeting Minutes
The fortnightly Burra North F F C F Unit 195 meeting led by President Mrs AB featured 18 attendees. Minutes of the Social Afternoon were read. thanks were given to donors and helpers, with tributes to members and a note on a member’s serious injury.
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Beld On
Oth
Tanuszy
AB. Bikes
Wad James G
Pearce
Man
Re Yeast
Alfedy
Morton
Ang Bhaton
W. J. Thomas
Thomas
Pany
W. J. Snaith
Brie
Frank Griffiths
Ad’ Arg
Jesser
J. Willams
Hampton
Stunt
B. Ridings
Oppern
Bouslibas
W. Otomas
Burra Fiats School Exams Show Strong Grading News
Students at Burra Fiats School excel across subjects in the University Examinations. Intermediate certificates reveal several top results with credits in Physics Chemistry Geography Botany and English. Notable names include Ellen Howington Lloyd McInnes Maisie Pearce and Cynthia Arabellish among others.
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Burra Fiat
Arutenctis
Igen
Shorea
Jume Bourmen
Ellen Howgin
Tnwlisn
Arith
Netic
I ‘Uoyd
Mcinnes
Tmelish
Ing
Beth Bearce
Aviths
Etic
Maisie Pearce
Douglas _Gatchie
Max Engin
Cynthia ara—Bnelish
Elome
Selene
Crosit
Ribbert Seafard
Ric ‘Smith
Bryan Red Cross Branch Monthly Meeting Report
The Bryan Red Cross Branch held a monthly meeting with 14 members present. Minutes confirm motions on funds and plans for 194%, with social arrangements for February 17 and outreach to mothers in Bryan and surrounding districts.
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Mr. Bryan
Weanemiay
Eadh
Red ‘Cross
Jefferies
Chivell
Benglenipie
Carried
Collins
Quin
Isles of
Bryan
Baron
Thomas
All
Leighton Born Airman Wins Distinguished Flying Medal
Leighton born airman Leighton McDonald of 27 Sloucester Street Prospect has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal. The citation notes his outstanding work over Malta and a Benghazi incident where his aircraft went out of control but he executed a safe landing after five hours. McDonald trained in Western Australia and sailed for England in 1983. His wife, Mrs. James M. McDonald, receives the official notice at Clarence Park.
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Tal
McDonatd
Bcuteh College
Mitcham
Wester Australi
England
Bepot
Athaistry
Clarence Park
Maite
Benghasi
Ellatinn
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Hangaroo
Sein Morca
Mile End
Cain and
Jacob
Weymouth
Adelaide
Sara& CO
Burra North F.F.C.F
Leighton Born
Reilly Mia
Ata Ieee
Thin Ieee
Rene
BEL Bere
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