Darby’s Falls WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Meeting Notes and Plans
DARBY’S FALLS notes cover a Tuesday event restoring three points, a May 40th annual meeting where President Mrs Rouchi and officers were re elected, and rewards for Mrs Whitty. The group plans to buy War Savings Certificates, fixes third Thursday meetings, and reports a WW S auction of seventeen sheep for funds plus a tennis tournament and a Win the War Rally Dance with attendees.
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Sehen
Mia. Rodwell
Po I Waitty
Mie Erlon
Rouchi
Whitty
W.V.S. Toke
Memre Coward
Elliott
Ray Newham
Kindos
T. Whitty
F. Whitty
L. Donaghue
F. A. Webb
Ryan Bros
H. Newham
W Howarth
Tom Newham
Jr. Neville
B. Oliver
E. Whitty
W.W.S
Wiis Null
Local First Aid Class Holds Final Meeting and Exam
A local ball venue hosted the final gathering and exam for the first aid class last Tuesday night. Members including Ray Newham Ray Oliver Les Oliver Rodwell Ward Mises M Whitty N Ford F Markham P Kindon Mowry Rodwell T Markham G W Th ue June and T Kindoo attended. Dr Mahon and Mr Holland conducted the examination and the group presented a pottery vase to Mr Holland in appreciation.
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Ray Newham
Ray Oliver
Les Oliver
Rodwell
Ward
Mises M. Whitty
N. Ford
F. Markham
P. Kindon
Mowry Rodwell
G. W. Thue
T. Kindoo
Tad
Dr. Mahon
Mr. Holland
Stolland Sa
Holland
Community Celebrates Aunt Hirthday and Gifts
Messy OCR notes describe a July 4 gathering at Mrs Ward’s home to honor Aunt Hirthday with meal, potter pieces, and telegram congratulations. Mentions birthplaces, family history dating to 1823, and local workers such as schoolteacher and blacksmith in a former era.
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Chip
Cooper
Duke of Wellington Spotted In Local Inn Tale
An old country inn guest recalls a famed visitor, the Duke of Wellington, staying overnight in the same room and even sleeping in the same bed. The landlord confirms the remarkable claim, noting the bed and room match the night in question.
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Duke of Wellington
War News Bulletin From Boorowa Honor Roll
War notes reveal the NR MLA and the Army’s supply push. Central Contract Bureau processed 200 papers totalling about £8.5 million for vehicle purchases, khaki fabric, canvas, and factory gear. NRMA secretary Mr. ML Johnson urges private motoring to keep vehicles on roads to aid the war effort.
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Boorowa
N.r.mla
Ang Teeting
Berl
Department of Supply and Development
Australia
Anderpants Xinglety
Havensarky
Nazis Demand Slave Labour in Polish Territories
In Poland German authorities impose harsh limits on Polish citizens. Germans may not visit certain areas or vote. Cultural and social life is restricted. Germans must maintain a visible separation from Poles, with ongoing deportation and surveillance concerns.
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Poland
Pan
Jnatl
Germany
Sannot ii
Wir Cabinet sets defence works budget for year
The Wir Cabinet authorised spending totaling 418,221,617 for defence and war effort. New works amounting to 6,859,200 for war emergency works 8,286,78 for maintenance 168,645 and expenditure 5,801,285. Unemployed relief 1,869,800 and exhibition expenditure authorised for wanted totaled 1,470,000.
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Wir
Austruim
Australia as Child Haven War Aid Plan Bordering on Deportation
British authorities and Australian officials discuss bringing up to nineteen British children to Australia during the war. The plan envisions children aged 6 to 16, mostly under 12, unaccompanied by parents for now, with possible provisions for war widows. Eligibility hinges on sound health and suitability for relocation.
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Awatewlia
Anatralia
Hitler's fuel crisis amid Low Countries campaign
The New York Times reports Hitler's war machine used gasoline at an extraordinary rate during the Low Countries and France campaign. Allied coverage notes fuel shortages drive drastic measures as occupied Norway, Holland, and Denmark show hints of anti oil policies. Radio orders urged civilians to convert oil driven machinery to burn rubbish. noncompliance faced punishment.
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Hiler
Low Countries
France
New York Times
Adda
Norway
Holland
Denmark
India’s Fine Air Effort in Allied War Support
India joins the Allied air effort with the East Indiaguard offering eight fighter aircraft valued at £88,000 and Hyderab ad contributing £50,000 to keep two fighter squadrons. The Indian Air Force will be increased fourfold with ample pilots and observers available.
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Dominions
India
East Indiquad
Beteal
Nisam of? Hyderaimd
Primary Produce Payment for Air Transport Aid
Sistyix farmers and graxiers in the Australian Capital Territory and nearby districts sent a cheque for £228 to the Miniatow for Air Mt Fairisin aid. The payment is linked to the romney project and its future at the aviation facility.
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Sistyix
Australian Capital Territory
Nears Districts
Miniatow
Air
Mt Fairisin
Romney
Road to Gundagai surface upgrades near Goulburn
Reported condition of the Hhuine Highway from Sydney describes bitumen surface work advancing north of Goudney and near Yurre with a new railway crossing not yet open to traffic. Drivers rely on the old road while construction continues toward Cundaga, with work extending along the route to Jogiong.
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Hhuine
Sydney
Agus
Goudney
Eaty
Neewarary An
Mpiare Lite
Routes To Boorowa Road Report In Poor Winter Condition
An archaic road report describes winter conditions on the route to Boorowa via Guiting, Dylan, Yas, Bowning, and Dalton. It notes the gravel portions and a proposed alternate paved path through Yass, with deteriorated surfaces and cautious driving advised. The report compares the hot road via Dylan to the longer paved alternative through Yass and surrounding turns toward Boorowa.
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Dylan
Yas
Bowning
Dalton
Yass
Bradman letter prompts wartime sport pause debate
Don Bradman urged the Victorian Cricket Association to abandon all sport during the war while other English writers argue for continuing within reasonable limits. They note authorities see value in keeping some public life going and mentionMarylebone Cricket Club seeking government guidance at war outbreak to keep grounds open for service.
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Don Bradman
Victorian Cricket Association
Dimigree
Maryltoone Cricket Club
Lori's
Local fundraiser tallies gifts in primary produce sale
A community drive raised funds through sales and collection of gifts of prime produce. The listing mentions items like grain, wheat, nuts, chaff, honey, sheepkins and other produce contributing to the total.
Fourfold Rise in Australian RAAF Fitters During War
The Royal Australian Air Force has fourfold growth in fitters on duty and in training since the war began. In September 1,060 fitters were on duty, now 2,048, with 2,824 in engineering and technical schools qualifying as fitters. Total fitters on duty or under training reach 4,870, surpassing the original service strength. Weekly acceptances averaged about 40, with June totals rising to 260 by June 22. By that date air crew personnel numbered 4,968 and airmen 16,007 selected.
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Royal Australian Air Parce
Jonth
Duty waived on tobacco gifts to Australian troops Palestine
Complaints about high customs duty on parcels to Palestine prompted a House of Representatives inquiry. The Millinor foe Trade and Customs reported that the Australian Government will waive duty on tobacco items in gift packages sent by private individuals to Australian troops, while other items remain free entry.
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Chambern
Alf
Pal
Tom Calling
Howe
Represen
tMe
Millinor Foe Trade and Customs
Georgy Macleay
House of Representatives
Weinger
Caira
Palestine
Eweren
Sommerelel Houses
Tolmree
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