Stood in Hushed Hiroshima by Australian Chaplains
A personal account written for The Cauros Pom recalls three weeks after leaving Cairns the author’s visit to Kure in Japan with Australian Occupation Forces. He relates the August 6 1945 bombing, the immense casualties, survivor stories, and reflections on war’s cost, ending with a stance that war does not pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osa
Cairns
Kure
Omer
Mircahuma
Japan
Manila
Hong Kong
London
Britain
Sree &P Uangue
J. Paul
Shoreditchy
Evelyn Ball and Music by Nant Jowns Orchestra
A fragmented note lists Evelyn Ball with music supplied by the Nant Jowns orchestra and mentions Mr C Merriton and Mr Ian Ferguson with names like Freon Bat and Ravan Ber. The legible items hint at a local performance or program with several individuals connected to the music event.
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Nant Jowns Orchestra
C. Merrton
Ian Ferguson
Freon Bat
Ravan Ber
Hervernon Shire
Shield
Evelyn
Inflation and wage trends amid rising prices
The article reports inflation driven by wage increases and higher living costs, noting basic wages rose from 0.60 to 0.70 per week and that prices for bank goods climbed. It discusses effects on shipping and industry, citing a rapid rise in costs and potential impact on workers and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peres
Kian
Obituary of Charles Josephm Kixg
Obituary notes the passing of Charles Josephm Kixg a miner who worked in the celebrated Saline region and later moved to Colfax where he remained active in life. He was known for his broad public involvement and generous contributions to the community.
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Colfax
National Radio Schedule Note From August 20 1951
A fragmentary radio schedule listing various programs and times for National Radio The Day on August 20 1951. Mentions News Weather Devotional Morning Music and Serial segments with scattered times and program notes.
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Boo
Banantlal
Saat Soo
Hancock
Aero Club Notes Summary Flight Preparations and Training
The Aero Club notes discuss national summaries, preflight checks and final course setting before takeoff. Members work on navigation, map reading, and remnant tasks after the main session, with Cant giving actions and Benday observing a fall with team members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summenia
Tu Che Social SE CME at Comm at Ne Rae
Tu Che Social Society meeting at Ne Rae resumed after delays. Officials reported progress on community outreach and program funding, with several members voicing support for expansion into youth services and local partnerships.
Senior Minister for Loxpex Sugar Fates
Fragmented OCR snippet reports a Brisbane event in August mentioning a senior minister and multiple unnamed participants. The text includes garbled phrases about a dais, speakers, and a tearful scene, with unclear references to people, places, and outcomes.
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Ogue
Kelly's
Uy Mats
Suede
Simeiater
Gaberalin
Pal
Erie
Cainal
Wil San Calle
Aerray
Hiroshima
Hagamat
Amguey
Wire Murrowd
Fasco
Acti
Worles
LionTan
Ibe
Evelyn Ball
Charles Josefm Kixg
National Radio
Aeroglen Progress Association
Aero Club Notes
Loxpex sUcar Fates
Brisbane
le Low
King Solomon's Mines
Shahi the
Brightways
Simpson's Mh
Harper's Packet
Colgate’s
SOCRA
Queensland
Torato
Amberglow
Blue Bird Cafe
Abbott & Shields
North Queensland
Great Northern Cannery Co-operative
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