Red Cross outlines letters to war prisoners in Far East
The Red Cross in Melbourne announces rules for writing to prisoners of war in the Far East. Only immediate family may write monthly, using one sheet of notepaper, with prisoner details and sender address. Mail must go via Red Cross Melbourne, no air mail or stamps. direct letters will be returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Australia
Far East
Java
Prisoner of War Post
Uni
Tec
Central Red Cross Bureau
Spring St. Melbourne
Victoria
Melbourne
L A U B M A N P A N K Certified Opticians Visit Reminder
L A U B M A N P A N K certified opticians at 5242A Gawler Place Adelaide remind readers to watch for the date of their next visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gawler Place
Adelaide
Topsy Turvey Ball at Booborowie delivers pre war social vitality
A large crowd attended the Topsy Turvey Ball in Booborowie with dancing to the Reinmakers Orchestra. Miss Mavis Clapp acted as MC and 250 suppers were served by the Borborache Younger Set, funded by a local sponsor, for a successful, well organized event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooborowie
Bonhorowie
Martners
Mavis Clapp
Oughy
Harold
Broad
Borborache
L. Affolter
W J Phillips
Red Cross Parcels For Internees
A BBC talk by an English mother thanks the Red Cross for parcels to internees. The parcels helped British prisoners of war and framed German arguments about starving England while prisoners shared their aid with hungry French Belgian and other friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
England
Battery sale advertises Exide Vesta Loxite Kelwin options
Frosty weather increases motor strain and battery wear. The ad promotes new batteries in several brands at reasonable prices and highlights battery charging and service as specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exide
Vesta
Loxite
Kelwin
New Tyres Limited to Priority Holders
Notice states a rationed supply of new tyres remains available to holders with priority numbers 1 to 8. Radio.
Australia to Aid Britain with Food During War Effort
Paul Cheyne argues rural industries in Australia play a crucial role in wartime production. He notes cheese and pork exports decline while bacon and hams rise, stressing manpower drain and the need to increase food supplies for the United Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Food
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Australia
Azis
Paul Cheyne
Comforts Fund Burra Unit 109 Meeting notes 1942
The June 23 1942 meeting in the GWA room presided by Mrs A Termant reported 2 good attendances. Officers read the quarterly balance sheet return and report with goods sent to headquarters including socks balaclavas pullovers scarves mittens hand handkerchiefs and other items. Donations were acknowledged and a parcel of warm clothing bound for headquarters was packed after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GWA
A. Termant
Butler
Kellock
Uhe
Halle
PF CE
Wy Ist
Betty Lewis
Matrop Robinson
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Rogers
A. P. Rogers
Grocer
Burra
Laubman & Pank
Booborowie
Central Motors
Tiver
General Motors
RADIO
Stromberg Carlson
A.C
H. J. B. Jennison
F.F. Comforts Fund
J. ‘Tendent
E. F. Marston
Hobinson
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