Miracle In The Mediterranean War Reflections From 1940
A compact account recalling British strategy in the Mediterranean during 1940. It notes Churchill’s decision to reinforce Egypt and North Africa, Mussolini’s miscalculations, and the fragile balance of naval and air power. Included are figures on forces and the stark odds faced by Britain and its dominions.
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Anne
Ts Biter
Prabess
Churchill
Mediterranean
Vnte Ab
Russia
Indicaea
Mussoolla
Musolini
Rome
Suez
Italy
Trajan
Mala
Ansaldo Badic
Egypt
Tal Jan Forc
Migliga Medierranese
Beit Eun
Beitaad Menienn
Sudan
Tealans
Port Sudan
Governor Generals Palace
Rhartown
Port Susan
Buff
Platt
Abyssinis
Africa
Libys
Bengal
Wavell
Burra Bowling Club Saturday Match Results
Burra Bowling Club reports Saturday results with players HL Peace A B Rogers M T Fuller A B Riggs defeating E Finch Jeffery W Ster ens B Davey 2623 GG Walker J Maxtin G Herbert 5 Peaice tost ta turis E McWalers A Sao A Davey 2037 FP Marston McLaren Tekus ME Grant lot H W iver P Rogar dy Hegarty M Sittwerd 0
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Peace
A. B
Rogers
M. T. Fuller
A.B. Riggs
Finch
Jeffery
Sterens
B. Davey
Walker
J. Maxtin
G. Herbert
Peaice
Tost
Turris
E.” McWalers
Sao A. Davey
FP. Marston
McLaren
Tekus
H.W. Iver
P. Rogar
Dy Hegarty
M Sittwerd
Darwin Fund nears £1000 through CWA drive
The Darwin branch of the Country Women's Association reports the Darwin Fund has nearly reached £1000, with 25 shillings donated by a member. Funds will support mobile libraries for Red Shield welfare units between Alice Springs and Darwin, plus extras for nurses and service personnel. Plans include eight travelling libraries, 200 books per set and 100 book sets, all heat and moisture resistant, staffed by Red Shield officers as librarians.
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Darwin
Morses
Red Shield
Alice Springs
R. Foster
Alice Botiney
Alen
Coenell
Owrmin
Alao
Urey Shoud
SAGWA
Mit
Raap Stallion
Blinman
Booborowie Wedding Celebrates Schmidt Pryde Union
A Booborowie Methodist ceremony united Schmidt Pryde amid a service by Rev. Leslie with W Lawman on organ. The bride wore mauve with white accessories and carried a pink blue bouquet. Attendants included Miss Jean Pryde and relatives. reception at Booborowie Hall featured a three tier cake and numerous cheques.
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SCHMIDT_PRIDE
Booborowie
Jean Pryde
Arcu
Betty Prydn
Claude Asemus
Farrell Fiat
Leslie
Spalding
W. Lawman
Shirley Walker
Booborumie Hall
Harvest season at Mt aéth shows mixed yields and accidents
January reports from Mt aéth note harvest operations underway at Aram with cautious optimism for steady rain aiding wheat and feed. An incident involving a worker named Jimmy Quinn during a load transfer sparked a narrow escape as the team regrouped after a mishap at the station shed.
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Amd
Death of Dorothy May Seaford at 27 in Australia
Mr G Seaford of Burra mourns the death of his daughter Dorothy May aged 27 after a lengthy illness. She leaves husband Waller Douglas of Wic, a young son, three sisters and her mother. Her mother had just visited Dorothy in hospital.
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G. Seaford
Star
Burra
Dorothy May
Sint” “Vielod
Waller Douglas
Wic
Jaustiter
Tires
Vitara
Burra Institute Annual Meeting Shows Low Attendance
At the Burra Institute annual meeting only ten persons attended including the President, Trustees, and six subscribers. A.B. Riggs declined the Presidency after being asked again as no other nominations were made. The session adjourned with plans to reconvene February 12th, hoping more members attend.
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Trustes
AB. Rizes
Jusec
Marston
Wady
Wana
Chatter Ecomssiges
Hell
Burre
A. B. Riggs
Bri Bridun
First Home Guard Casualty Reported
Sev Major G. Bernhardt suffered a rib injury while on duty last weekend. He tripped and tumbled down a staircase, receiving medical attention and will be off duty for a week at Messrs Sata Co's.
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G. Bernhardt
Messrs Sata Co
New Commercial Motors and Petrol Restrictions In Australia
New commercial motor vehicles and petrol rules limit registration. Purchasers of secondhand vehicles face licensing only if used in essential work. The Director of Transport permits and consumer licenses are tied to vehicle class. The Board advises careful purchase decisions to determine license eligibility.
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Australia
Penn Fom
Sree Edad
Motor Spirit I
Grierity Diasees
Laguid Puet Sout Board
Ths
Restrighio
Care When Filling Hopper Charcoal Hazard Warning
Careful handling advised during refilling of hopper canopy AIRES started from loose charcoal. Reports note coal pieces scattered on equipment contacting the hot draught, posing fire risk. Brush charcoal from the outfit to prevent ignition as vehicle travels.
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Aires
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Matthews Emporium
Market Square
Burra Drapers and Furnishers
Merry Baker” Essences
Burra Bowling Club
Country Women's Association
Executive Council
Pee Sarong
Crawns
Eyre Peaissila Pranches
Urgune
Brennnes
Aéth
B&e
Uist
Ian Jefferies
of Jefferies
Quinn
Jimmy
Eam
Burra Institute
Home Guard
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