Black Springs GWA Special Patriotic Garden Party
The Black Springs Branch of the GWA held its annual Special Patriotic Garden Party at Koonoona Station the Hawkes home. Guests enjoyed garden walks, refreshments, and sports with a net proceeds total of £20. An evening social honored Signaller Wonders and others with best wishes and congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AWA
Black Springs
G.W.A
Koonoona Station
GG. Hawkes
Adeaide
Nanere
Omnia
Hawkes
Irmer Amer Express
WJ. Harvey
GWA
Bs Dunn
Bebo
Blane
Burra Soldier Seeks Letters From Home for Morale
A Burra soldier appeals through Heidelbere Military Hospital for letters or visits to lift spirits of patients from various states and countries. Ward staff note the fallen from Burra who have not visited town recently would welcome messages, with Burra residents urged to write or visit to show appreciation and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidelbere
Ockenden
Ward Wu
Meidelbers
Melbourne
Irene Farley Rawdlle
Mulbourne
Prank Harris
Young Ockenden
Burra
Prinings
South Australia
Part Time Employment Idea Spreads in War Effort
The Director General of Manpower suggests part time employment could work in Australia as war demands keep many professionals and business staff away from full-time work. Manchester’s scheme shows hundreds of volunteers splitting shifts, with a rating system pairing workers for morning and afternoon sessions. The plan includes women’s participation in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Direetor
Mar Wore
Manchesta
Warth
Springs Red Cross Honors Soldiers With Gifts
Ammunition gifts and loan certificates were presented to honored soldiers by the district chair on behalf of local friends. Seaward Winders and Air craftsman Rowan responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Siewauler Winders
Rowan
OVAL INSPECTION OR PS Pictu reveals racing scene
A blurred image from an early page shows a racing scene at a sailing centre with an initial display briefing. The photo captures a moment near the start as figures and boats outline the activity.
Junior Red Cross Drive Dance brings community color
A village dance hosted by the ASL Soldier Wives and Ret Alive Unit supported the Junior Red Cross Drive. The event honored infant Neal Lockett and showcased lavish floral decorations by Mrs Ockenden and Mrs A Bruce, with patrons sold by Misses Avie Bruce and Phyllis Lee. Live music and a wide floral display elevated the evening, raising substantial proceeds and featuring a circular waltz contest judged by local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASL
Soldier Wives and Ret
Red Cros
Eid
Neal Lockett
Jack Lockett
Thamesves
Ockenden
A. J. Bruce
B.A. Bevan
Leaach End
A Bence
Colin
Polden
Foster
D Field
Mrs. Abere
Mr. Field
Wiss Avis Bruce
Albert
Kce Ws PLC
Avie Bruce
Phyllis Lee
Iva Sommerville
Walt
Lex Bevan
Brooks
T. J. Canny
Tre. T. Corry
M Hill
Kemble
Joyce Butler
Live
A. Ratcliffe
Lively
Ratcliffe
Burra Observation Post schedule notes partial October timings
A fragmented list from Burra Observation Post outlines various individuals and time slots across dates in October. Entries include Corry IL at 9 am, Selth Fie 4 sane 6 Seroar, Murphy 1 to 3 am, Bogan 3 to 7 pm, Elms 3 to 7 am, McCarthy 12 to 3 am, and others with vague markings, indicating a series of patrol or observation shifts the week of early October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londey
Per —T. Corry
Selth Fie
Sane
Seroar
Ortaver
Pam & Murphy
P Bogan
Elms
Molnnis
Bui
McCarthy
Defintt runs Pessimist and Diplomacy in muddled prose
A fragmented text mix defines a pessimist as one who siways and pees mintohes in milk, then shifts to a coy quote about diplomacy as the art of making someone else have your way. The piece reads like garbled reflective lines with unclear attribution.
Burra High School Gass Positions First Year General
The article lists Burra High School students in first year general and sports events, naming Bob Nankivell Ruth Hannaford Heather Pearce and others. It records match results including 4-0 and 4-2 scores, with a note on a Wednesday assembly by Rev HK Bartlett recounting missionary experiences in the island north of Australia and praise for Bible Society work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gass
Bob Nankivell
Ruth Hannaford
Gcommercial
Heather Pearce
Futoimmediate
Gies
Hue Howe
Sela
Brown Mouser
Audrey Bown
Rhonda Smith
Jana Davies
Beth Pearce
June Bourman
Male Pearce
Bonga Bourman
Cyrthis Sars
June Dollman
Mary Field
Fay Parke
Barbara Open
Nae Arate A
Sonn Magearil
Alleen
Marstan Bo Aehey
Jemison
Olite Sesm
HK. Bartlett
Fureien and Pritieh Bible Society
Bowén
Mt Bryan Fire Fighting Committee Minutes 1942
Minutes from Mt Bryan Fire Fighting Committee dated 25 September 1942 note discussions on gas producers in fields, requisition of knapsacks and water tanks, proposed council depots at Mt Bryan, and burning breaks. Mentions J M Gebhamit Jefferies D Thomas Collins J Beagtenoe E G Collins and Burra District Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly Neia
Mt. Bryan
Hal
Bt B Ban
Prescot
J. M. Gehrami
Jefferies
D. Thomas
Collins
J. Beagtenoe
J. ML. Gebhamit
Ti Apelin
Messrs
G. Hawker
F. i Reed
J. 0. Murray
P. Watkins
Mt. Brynn
Kent
J. B. Barker
Burra
Bryan FF
F. ¢. Collins
Connell
Harker
Mount
September Rains Reach For Yearly Farm Totals
The article notes rainfall for the year up to September totaling about 300 points with a little over 19 inches to date. It forecasts potential decline toward year end but remains cautiously optimistic about harvests. Some regions report water shortages and bush fire threats, while pastures show growth despite light winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Colendid Heart
Ball in aid of the Red Cross in Farrell Flat
A successful local ball raised funds for the Red Cross with artistic decorations supervised by Mrs. Turner and music by Mr. Glande. The event noted the community’s pride in Miss Joan Elder joining the WAAAF, a local death of Storekeeper Mrs. Denton aged 99, a horse drawn accident involving John Procibilis, and brief weather remarks including hail and rain on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loa Red Cross
Glande Neti
Borowsky
Joan Elder
Abert
Tee Roxs
Tommy
Denton
Joe Denton
John
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EWO
Smd United
Pont
WE Nation
Asemuk
Meivester
Omee
Sara & CO
We “Siming
Burra High School
Austerit Loan National Savings Sounds
Aa WA Savings
Centifigates
Fiza
Bryant
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