Women in the U S Labor Force During World War II
A historical overview notes that about 19.3 million American women joined the workforce in the United States during World War II, rising to significant levels to support wartime production. It highlights roles in sewing, millinery, dressmaking, domestic service, and factory work, and references figures from the Women's Bureau.
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United
Nani
Kors
Fresser
Harriet Mariss
Mair Mtacne
Freedom Americas
Women's Bureau
Pete
Han
Women Workers Rise in Postwar U S Industry
A 1950s survey notes significant gains by American women in factories and professions thanks to new equipment and training but acknowledges persistent gender gaps. Women hold executive and professional roles in New York and Washington, yet most top jobs remain male dominated with slower advancement prospects.
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Fier
New York
Washington, D.C
Gee
Womens Bureau
United States
Complex council meeting noted a beauty pageant controversy
A fragmented report describes a Shire Council session with discussion of a beauty contest or pageant. Names such as Prestwood, William Lew, Hooper Jensen, Angal, Bieta Tul, and Mrs. Ford appear among attendees or speakers. The narrative references a committee, invitations, and reactions from council members and residents to the event and its portrayal.
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Benmeny
Oterana
Rowe
Ford
Obrien
Mision
H.W. MecDonelilgien Ingeraction
Dvps
Phillipa
TVP
Freshwater
Sherrington
M. O
Ambiguous notes on wartime civic duties and show preparations
A fragmented report references maintenance work amid overscan issues in Wick and Brisbane purchases for disabled officers, with mentions of volunteers and retiring officers. It notes a local show plan for August 15 with pavilion works, refreshments, seating, prize money, and a range of exhibitors and performances.
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Moumlly
Army of Icer
Mglaye
Brsbane
Crone
K. Owens
Quilin
Hom
Wright
Soliettor
Robertion
Muiually
Mire
Williams Meretary
Mossman
Miss Irene
Vermont
Val Sherlock
Ture
Shire Council
Cou
Sir John’s Church of
Agevita
Svar
Mntel
Calima
Kevandal Association
Zibu
BEE de Tourneure
KOREAN VETERANS PRE TRAVEL BRISBANE CONCESSIONS
A 1940s Brisbane notice outlines free travel for Korean War veterans and similar wartime concessions. It cites government action on equal pay debates and references census figures on incomes, with remarks by Acting Premier Mr J Duges and names several local figures connected to the bridge contract and auction outcomes.
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Brisbane
Queens
J. Duges
Uist
Mer
IBM
Rome
Congress
Han
Americas
Pete Adap
Emen
Fey
Fragmented OCR Memoir Mix of Food, Weather, and Names
A jumbled OCR fragment references food trends and imports, European goods, and consumer tastes. It mentions Betty and several personal names, amid notes on weather, meals, and shifting culinary habits across regions.
Air 1015 music clone faces foren limits
An uncertain fragment appears to refer to an Air 1015 music event or model. The text mentions foren possibly signaling a forum or forum-like discussion, but details are unclear. No concrete names, places, dates, or outcomes are discernible for a fuller card.
Local Music Club Receipts and Listings Summary
A fragmented OCR strip lists small venue receipts and music notes. Items include prices 0.18 10.00 16.30 11.20 and 1130, with club names Gone Essential Services and Music and No Mean Company. It appears to be a marginal event or ledger entry for a swing club and related performances.
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Sm. Eas
Gone
No Mean Company
Unclear draft note on drinking water and tooth decay
Obscure OCR fragment mentions water drinking and tooth decay, names Chafee and Jack, and a resolution about terine Topuines. Context remains fragmented with no clear event, date, or full entities.
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Peo
Oslo
Soferenes
Pamee
Chafee
Jack
Himes
Mumie
Absence Notice For 19A Spence Street Resident
A resident of 19A Spence Street will be away from Cairns from August 8 to August 31. This notice confirms travel absence for the stated period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spence Street
Cairns
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