Women’s letter highlights children’s week and hostel plan
The letter notes Children’s Week and a drive by the craft association to fund a hostel and nursery for mothers and children. It cites the National Council of Women discussion on the International Children’s Charter and mentions efforts to find suitable buildings, with Mrs. GL Byth outlining the charter’s history and speakers including Lady Cilento and Miss A Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aseil
Silvia
A Craft Association
Chia
Nat ‘Council of Women
Hospitala
NCW
GL Byth
Council of Women
New Education Fellowshipr
Lady Cilento
Mothercraft Association
Mian A. Stephens
War weary citizens urged to seek quiet holiday respite
The wartime notice promotes efficiency by rest and mental recovery, urging holidays spent in peace. It advertises Greensland offering tariff of £3 3s per week and directs readers to contact the Tourist Bureau for bookings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensland
Tourist Bureau
War era housing plan aims for affordable homes
The article notes a push for practical home designs for wartime families, with proposed costs between 400 and 800 pounds per residence. It outlines involvement by Lady Blamey and other notable figures, plus a national effort to gather practical suggestions from women for uniform homes, including a forthcoming book for housing authorities. It mentions a Union Jack Club hostel for war nurses and requests for donations of books and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Jack Club
Oakleigh
New Farm
T .H. Jones
Faculty of Science
University
Ministry of Health
National Council of Women
CWA
Commonwealth ‘Housing “Commission
H. Sterne
Warwick
Southport
Community notes highlight wartime fundraising and service
The report details the April bridge party proceeds for charity and a May event aiding the Red Cross. Members praise Mrs Jeffries for cottage care and outline Younger Set activities aiding service members, Mother's Day plans, knitted cardigans for Catalina Wid, and War Savings Certificates to support wartime efforts. The Memorial Home runs smoothly under Mrs Absell, with staff and volunteers ensuring round‑the‑clock hospitality for travelers and crews passing through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomsen Ang
Welcor Ware
Stephene
Orandh Sas
Dew
Alco
Fe Vome
EWA
Ivone
Cacmna
Uis
Woodward
Jeffries
J. P. McGrath
ACF
Brsch
E Hohensee
Catalina
Mra Absell
Bistole U'more
Gwilfa Meredith
Rus Adamson
YWCA
Aiex
Local War Service Report Incomplete Measures Made
Mrs Roche reviews a camouflage belting report and notes encouraging group competition for life saving efforts. Volunteers sought for a tea stall at Parramatta Park on Easter Monday with about 12 helpers needed. Thanks extended to Mesdames Penny and Absell whose sons returned from the Middle East on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netters
Miriwinni
Fezibers
Mesdames R. Penny
C.absell
Middle East
Butcher's Creek CWA Holds April Meeting
The monthly Butcher's Creek CWA gathering met Sunday April 4 at Butcher's Creek. Attendees included President A M Kenyon and members Walker Jordon Trim A B Kenyon and Neil with Maltby and Horsey absent. A financial report showed funds of £16 102 Wool and parcel fund £7183. Four comfort parcels were sent to district Bays joined the forces. A State President letter on reorganising the administration of the QCWA was read and tabled for next meeting. Mrs Trim served afternoon tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butcher's Creek Cwa
Butcher's Creek
Mesdames
A. M. Kenyon
Walker
Jordon
Trim
A.B Kenyon
Neil
Mesdames Maltby
Horsey
QCWA
Sergeant and recruit on a hard cotm strand sleep
A sergeant questions a recruit about sleeping on a cotm strand with a hard uneven surface. The recruit replies that sleep was rough but tolerable, mentioning getting up occasionally and resting a little.
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Catens
Tames
Astor Radio and Tyre Service
Atherton
Aquatic
Palais
Manon Jendins
THE
RED Cross
Cairre
Actin
Aquatic Hall
Mth
Streem Sth
Corus Cary Coure
Aden
LST OF Fe
Freshwater Children OF Mary
Freshwater Halls
eoTree Supyer
Vecatey
American Red Cross Recreation
Jodgin Coan
Show Grounds
Parramatta Park
Gh Hooper
Pry
Queensland Groceries Ltd
Commonwealth Buy Direct
Save
Ors Quay
Brisbane
Poms Aetes Bor
Brabave Pe Company
Queensland
Potter's
Noringle
Minglaine
Suedelaine
Gossir
DE Witt
Ayd
DeWitts
Bourges
U.S.A
America
Mir
Feesy Taylor
Taringa
Charles Weaver
Indianapolis
Taylor
Blaney
Sir Thomas Blamey
Maxwell
D. Maxwell
Canberra
Sapper
H.C. Wilesmith
Townsville
Bert Harris
Veronica
Panis Gohl
Chaane
Butcher's Creek Branch
Cai
CAND
H. Edwarda
Yudomaday
Piasa
Parramatta
Martin's
Sheridan S Mreet
J. B. McCé
McCarthy
G. H. Edwards
Arthy
Cairns
Cartain
Ciarvan Sia
Ern
Cerelean
White Cars
Cairne Athee Abbon-street
W. E Morgan
Strand
Haytel
Government Journal
Gordonvale
Kenny
Yunguburrs Lake
Eachaw
P. Summers
Battle
Malanda
Bourke
Portas
Jack & Newell
Mossman
J C Young
Inmistuil
Grand Central
Queen's Hotels
Mathieson Joseph
Millan Millar
K Sheppard
Ravenshor
Archibald
W Rodd
Eonard
Larne
Tiotdenrale
C.O.D
Queensland Growers Own Organisation
C.C.D
Department of Agriculture
MR. Armstrong
Consign C.O.D
Frut Marketing Organisation
P.O. Box
Svea
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