Family Reunited After Seven Years of War Separation
A Demosthenes arrival sparked a poignant reunion as a wife and two daughters embraced a husband after ten years apart. The husband, Saffera, came to Australia in 1912 and had tried to bring them from Goldringen in the Baltic, but war blocked contact. They describe German invasions and robberies across towns as the family finally reconnects after years of waiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ous. P
Demosthenes
Saffera
Australia
Goldringen
Baltic
A. UF
Mra. Saflar
Deaf and Dumb Mission praised for child work items
Defective children and good work of Deaf and Dumb Mission are noted with inquiries about identifying children needing special training. The article mentions Quernaland and Adult Deaf and Bomb Mission, with the Department commending the work and suggesting literature be sent to parents or teachers. An advertisement for Dean's Backache Kidney Pills touts relief from kidney trouble and urges purchase through local outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaf and Dumb
Mike
Quernaland
Dean
Casen
John Garrow
Ailen Street
Townville
Reich
Kulney Pilla
Fontery Car Hampton Sect
Pioneer’s Passing The Late Mrs Mary English
The late Mrs Mary English of Rosebarie on Echmond River passed away early this month. She was celebrated for skilled work across bush settlements, aiding neighbors and brightening homes. Her husband Mr English remained active in public affairs while traveling for farm work. Surviving children include Mrs Thos English Hosebank, Mr James English Maloda, Mrs Tickle Roseban, and Mrs Brown Tweed River. Her parents lived to age 92, and she helped establish dairying in Kimo. Her industrious life leaves lasting footprints in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebarie
Echmond
Batis Eenheer
Sroq
Ngain
Tate
English
Franeouy
Supara
Sorat Eine
Ap Litmore
Mra
Thos. English
Hosebank
James English
Afaloda
Tickle
Roseban
Brown
Tweed River
Eng Hia
Thor English
Engish
Ianglish
Washington Treaty prospects discussed in Commons
In London on November 30 fr Ronald McNeill stated in the Commons that America Japan and origin were in a position to proceed with ratification of the Washington Treaty. The government had official information indicating France might share the ratification outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ronald McNeill
America
Japan
Oriain
France
Sugar policy debate sparks price talk in Queensland
In Drishane on November 30 County representative Pritchard criticized sugar policy influencing refined sugar at 44d per pound. He warned producers would bear the cost while manufacturers gain, arguing the price cut of raw sugar would shift burdens to farmers and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smane
Mr. Pritchard
Rey
Queensland
A. E. Joseph
Ween Street
Drishane
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Wolfe
Rapeo
Foconara
Hutton
Pineapple
Smallgoodem Hutton
Prasappia
Button Pty. Ltd
Na Street
Prisbane
Pioneer
Mary Anne
Washington Treaty
Earle X
Eer Degrars
Allen & Sons, Ltd
Agen
Queen Street
Brisbane
Wocehampton and
Toowoomba
Wrigleys
Wrigley’s
Rex
J. L. Peake
Plumder
Lake Street
Tel
Beaven Light
Dover
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