Malayan Campaign Experiences Of A Prisoner Of War
Sergt. Fred Howe recalls three years as a prisoner after Singapore fell. He describes life on the Burma Chang railway, diet and medical care, the journey home by train through bombed landscapes, interactions with locals and Japanese guards, and reflections on freedom as the convoy nears its destination. The narrative blends hardship with glimpses of humanity amid devastation.
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Fred Howe
Boorowa
Sergt
Ewe
Hia
Singapore
Fred
Burma
Chang
Burrowa News
Jaye
Shy
Bush Fire Started by Pick in Rural Property
A man reports starting a bush fire with a pick after returning from the field. The blaze spread quickly, burning grass and causing concern as responders arrived. The incident details include a neighborly reaction and rapid firefighting efforts to contain the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adark
Tony Rus
Rapilly
Hewan
Rabbits and Foxes Debate Sparks Cowra Council Meeting
Din J. Cart: Welehl argues fox scarcity worsens rabbit trouble in Cowra district. He cites old fox as best, says rabbits are culled by foxes and mange decimates flocks. Six Cowra farmers warned. concern over rabbits and foxes affects local livestock.
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Din J. Cart
Welehl
Careoni PP
Ger Dent
Fareoar PP
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Wach
Ladies’ Garden
Jake
Tosten
Jake Thomas
Bourowa
Wes
J. B
R. Burgess
Fu.c
MLO
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Burgess
Boorowa Mesday
Royal Standard Hotel
International Harvester
L. G. Lawrence
Acros
Crittery
Jopaley
Ohd
Tamarkan
Ayon
Marten
Jef
Hinally
Reynolds Bros
Pitt Street
W. M. Dwyer & Company
THE
Prudential Assurance Co, Ltd
Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co., Ltd
P.O. Box
Keith J Dwyer
F Ox
Ken W. Dwyer
Heo
Jent
Stribley's
L. G. Kendall
P.O
COWRA
Mason
Freestone
Marbli
Mr. G. Dunn
Ating & Insurance Co, Pty, Ltd
Marsden Street
Embovenamed Company
Collins Street
Melbourne
Victoria
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Newcastle
Adelaide
Perth
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Hut Lodge
Treasury
New South Wales
Australia
A. P. Webb
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