The Man in Grey and the Good Neighbour Plan
Canberra reports on the Good Neighbour scheme aiding newcomers in Australia during wartime. Jack Rich, a 40-year-old in grey, helps teach language basics and practical phrases to ease assimilation, with department stores like Young Lad and Myer supporting multilingual information services. The effort expands to firms across Melbourne and Sydney, providing phonetic tools, dictionaries, and staff training to improve communication and adjust to local customs.
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Australia
Piguren
Evererboay
Aaree Vaan Orey
Avery
Jack Rich
Richards
Mecsandtte
Sven
Muller
Grautela
Canberra
J ‘Young
Aumirailas Sapane
Tata Spas
Big Myer
Imperium
Mebourne
Ingbires
Tong
Murdock’s
Sitamix
Ehew
Apa
Philip's Lamps
Bei Ah
General’ Electric
Bock
Eta
Wallane
Atty
Wedding Bells For Inco-wanD Bride In Cairns Honeymoon
Inco-wanD, aares ee ee Bagel Teel oy youngest Gmugtior of Me Touranyon of Mr. and Mi rth and Mrs We dage Sabinda married The Wedding March played by Martial on the organ. The radiant bride entered the church on her father’s arm wearing a lace gown with cascading three-tier organdie and long sleeves. Attended by her sister Mrs W Kenny as matron of honor, the bridal party wore coordinated frocks and carried garlands. At the reception in Mirriwinn Hall over 100 guests offered congratulations as telegrams and messages were read. The couple departed for Cairns and then Brisbane for their honeymoon, with Mrs. Teel in pink silk crepe en route.
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Mirth
Wedage
Mian
Maria” Martial
W Kenny
Mra W. Kenny
Bosloor
Jago
Mirriwinn
Wao Wes
D Martin Wes
Tha Hint
Mc Lsquillart
Jnr
Musrs
R. Taylor
A Lang
Wae
Drainan
Mines
E Traction
N. Gordon
R. Tes
Kal End
J Jug
Cairns
Brisbane
Lng Wammbie
Japoonvale CWA Meeting Minutes and Nominations
A clipped report on the Japoonvale CWA meeting noting apologies from several members and the appointment of G Serpe as chat-woman. It records a plan for future officer elections, a letter from former president D Clarke, and attendance at a handicraft event with Bilkwood and Eyaris branches. Nominations are listed for various roles with mentions of key names and positions.
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Japonvale
W.A Seedip Tod Hal Tar Vale
Avnar
Mesdames G
Mra G. Serpe
Ape
Sims D. Clarke
Callintone
Japocovale
Bilkwood
Eyaris
Lapoorenle
le Mtrark
le Mosk
Women’s Auxiliary Cairns FEL Hosts Charity Dinner
Mrs Coombe to entertain guests at a Hillsview luncheon during a Cairns district visit by Mrs Char. Receptions included presiding figures Mesdames Dupin, Atherton, Gummicw, Warner and Sword. The AUXILIARY drew a crowd last Friday with 6 Petersen as winner and a mystery prize.
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Cairns
Ee Laa
Char- Bee Iene
the Fey
Plane Passengers From South and North Reach Townsville and Rockhampton
Passenger lists show a mix of departures and arrivals by ANA and TAA planes. Names include Brandon, Knight, Pope, Goodie, and Major arrival from Brisbane Captain Townson amidst itineraries to Townsville, Rockhampton, Brisbane, and Townsville.
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Pram Mackay
Uesdames F. Dryne
M. Read
Mim Money
Mer
Kren
Ilsbare
F Beever
Mar Tamer
Tom
Townsville
Wakefield
TAA
Prom
Era Peverall
McDonald
Brisbane
Captain Townson
Mearx
Db Brown
Rockhampton
T Wright
Tre: Whelle
Mises Bickley
Richard
Dry Cleaning for Animals in Los Angeles
A quirky newspaper snippet describes an owner offering animal cleaning services across a range from elephants to a Java monkey. The gimmick lists methods like dunking, scrubbing, nail shaping, and brushing as part of an eccentric “laundry” routine while noting animals behaving oddly.
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Los Angeles
Abe
Radio Schedule Fragments Show August Broadcast Lineup
A fragmented readout lists regional and national radio programs for August, noting time slots, show titles, and segments such as Bible readings, music, weather, and public affairs. The garbled text references various programs and hours across a multi-day schedule including August 13 and August 13 1904 with scattered program names.
Deaf and Dumb Mission Annual Report Highlights Progress
The president, Mr Chadwick, reports the Gusensland Adult Deaf and Dumb Mission achieved a 100 percent enrolment for Sunday visits and aided about 25 people this year. The mission notes growth in education at the Batement School, new facilities including three tennis courts, and ongoing fundraising and public support across the country.
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Pute
Anwar
Gusensland
Dea
Mimion
DM Chadwiki
Smioe
Chadwick
Suntay Wierda
Showine
SSA
Tata
Aettle Education
Sehca
Deat Deoene Tbe
Savage leopard attack mauls victim in Congo ambush
Fragmented text reports a leopard attack in the Congo with a wounded victim. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the incident involves a leopard and an injured person in a remote area.
Mareeba Notes on Housing Work and Local Boxing Club
Mareeba August 11 report notes Malcolm of Edge Hill inspecting work on five State Housing Commission homes in Mareeba. Contracts for a further 19 homes expected to start soon. Mareeba Amateur Boxing Club staged a Friday night meeting with several boxers. McMillan, Brackentridge, Keal, and Mershall featured. Judging controversy left some fights undecided. referee and announcer drew mixed verdicts.
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Mareeba
Trecon Wader
Malcolm
Edge Hill
Mareets
Ork McMunian
Lepinath
Adareee Masiona _Minesa Amateur Boxing Club
Monton
Sam
Colm Slaxton
Liu Ballico
Ron McMillan
Thin
McMillen
Jim Bertolde
Prank Ray
Blam Hllem
Ax Plowman
St Ro Ag
Mareeb
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St. Mary’s School
Herserton
Church OF England
Rove
AMEB
Bendix
Joe Sue
Atherton
Sretahey Ie
Enfect
Man IN Grey
Ruan
Tes
Sm Rm Sammy Tem
Aetew
Em, Saher
Dak
Orem Dd Covent
Urea
Vor
Poe
Columbia
Nyal Creophos
Creophos
Waly Bey
SSL Womens Auxiliary
SEDGE
National Radio
ALL
Brrauliasore
Maate
Women Magazine
Muse
Muvc
ABC
Tove
Tasunce
Muvic
Kelly
Aiks
Ney Martin
Viel
Fleminator
Lisl
Fan Bie Cere
Morton
Navy Athletic
Siren Viet
Adult Deaf and Dumb Mission
Annual Report
Congo
Iran
Vietim
Ant
Dade
Scavine Eae the
Amaom Cura
Athe Sar Saat Ol Ten Fm
National Fitness
Mswilliam
Simpson
Ham
Claas
Sorrowful Jones
Bob Hope
Lucille Ball
William Demacest
Bruce
I and
Jerry
Nevada
Beies
Sarving
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Scretning
Tha Stresta
William Holes
Katya Ma
Tia Ling
Demet
Aquarium
Green Island—Barrier Reef
Sorrow Hayles
M.V
Merinda
Mirabel
Sive
Anerfon
Ely
Leasuor Lonale
Merida
Worings
Ehane Harter
Old Gort Tours Bure
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