Battle of the Barri Gross Roads on the Muar War Memoir
Bergt Fred Howe of Boorowa recounts the 2/19 Battalion action around Bakri Crow Roads and Parit Sijong on the Muar in Malaya. The piece describes the initial clash, Japanese pressure, and the prolonged night fight as Australian units withdraw and regroup amid heavy bombardment and depleted positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barri Gross Roads
Muar
Serot
Fred Howe
Boorowa
Bergt
Boorows
Signal Corps
ALF
Bakri Grose Roads
Parit Sujong
Soa
Hattio
Parit Sylome
Salaya
Gilbert Mant
Australia
Butte
Mtn
Givens
Mane
Mahiya
Tratobian
Malaya
Bakr Crowe Roads
Uaeate
Nlern
Nadermolle
Tin
A Rearguard Struggle Near Bowlish and Nuftolke Weld
In the battle described near Bowlish and Nuftolke Weld Australian forces fight a delaying rear guard action against a strong Japanese assault. The struggle tears through night black mator and ruined terrain as troops fight to hold positions and cover a withdrawal. The excerpt ends with the scene unresolved, noting heavy casualties and a looming continuation.
Double issue of petrol tickets in December January
Fragmented text notes petrol tickets in December and January. Mentions Henday, Bontnuster, and Mr F XO Vonnelty. Outlines dates between December 20 and January, with references to a garden, masses, jurists, and a goldtine 106.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atest
Mary
Edwin Packham Dies After Long Illness at Mine Tong District
Edwin Packham of Mine Tong district, aged 10, died after months of illness. He lived in the Mraa long district, worked on his property Killarney, leaving a widow formerly Miss Lacy Gartrude Martin and one son. The funeral was held at the Mnalong cemetery with arrangements by Mr. Ul. J. Delaney, floral tributes from many family members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minetong
Edwin Ponter’ Fackham
Yass
Moxprial
Packham
Mraa
Iticharda
Walter
Mi Krevory
Enon
Austin
Gruber
Joyee
Martin
Bookham
Reuben
Lex
Jack
Sandy
Roswell
Lionel
Joyce
Jim
Mrs. Chown
Nel
Claude Ryan
Lily
Mort
Knnte
Mere K SkiEen
Maple
Kevin
Mrs John Walsh obituary notes and funeral details
Mrs Doreen Mabel Vale of Hoorowa Road Murring died Wednesday November 10 after a short illness. Wife of John Walsh she leaves two children Edward John and Bernadette and is survived by her parents and seven siblings. Funeral at Moorowa with services at St Patrick’s Church and burial in Boorowa Catholic cemetery attended by Rev Fathers Futter and Blivchan. Pallbearers named. Floral tributes listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreen Mabel Vale
John Walsh
Hoorowa Roa
Murring
Mra
Walsh
Mins Johnaon
Mrn
Johnaon
Middleton
Gaim
Rock Olkh
Hye Park
Won
Edward John
Bernadette
Islso
Harry
Sydney
Dorothy
Anne
Southwell
Boocown
Nancy
Betty
Havel
Joan
Gatony
Moorowa
St. Patrick's Church
Father Futter
Blvechan
Ye Boor
Fre
Coffey
Ter
Bheetan
Watterson
Pall Feners
Menwra
J. Waleh T Downey
Wala
Hotherdn-law
Ray
Dente Walati
Nell
Shepherd
Local Field Wheat Competition Awards and Yields
The Boorowa district field wheat event awarded first to M. J. M. Bonner & Boulding Wirrann Frokmote with the Norian variety estimated at 39 bushels per acre. Substantial frost damage noted but some stands remained dense and well grown. Roorowa entries expected around 80 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boorowa PA. and
H. Association
Axronochar
Autrey Hall
Cir Gary
Vom Pelstorn
M. J. M. Bonner & Boulding
Wirrann
Sevond
Wright
Routhwell
Hughatonta
Roorowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stribley’s
Father Christmas
Stribley's
Stribley‘s
L. G. Lawrence
Marsden Street
Defender
DODGE
W.alradiola
EXIDE
Caltex
Cartrol
Buurowa
Goulburn
Amence On
Co-Operative Grain, Insurance & Agency Co. Ltd
Hattal Jong
Aou Lirkgade
Earaugh
Wattatlon
Matt Allen
Taklae
Iwete
Xbell
Hart Suiome
Bowlish
Rocheton
AIF
Nik
Tyison
Hank Range
Fem
Nate
Breanne
Awly Allan
Edwin F. Packham
Messrs, Bonner and
Boalding
Frogmore
Workmansky Sudh
W.M. Dwyer & Company
W. @ DUNN
Drowa
Patterson Bros
Barden
YOUNG
Main Street
P. M. Ryan
Patricia Shepherd
E. H. Lawler
Ph.c. Pening
Chemin
Boorowa Pharmacy
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