Kulara Barrine Notes and Christmas Party Highlights
Kulara Sarrine notes report a Shire Patriotic Fund event at Kulara Hall on Saturday with donations from Mr A Morris totaling 9 pounds 2 shillings 2 pence won by Mrs Andrews. Atherton visitors including Mr Ross McLean praised the branch’s good work. Chocolate waltz won by Mrs Bert Kere and Mr Noel Brown. novelty by Miss M Bucklar and Mr A Bucklar. Euchre won by Mr and Mrs Ruttiman. bridge by Doug Brown and Mrs Dickson of Atherton. Christmas party at Lake Barrine School featured a novelty dance to Joe Jeannes and festive masks. House party hosted by Mr and Mrs Dyer for Church of England funds included games and a religious supper. Miss Gladys Grey of Brisbane’s WATC is holidaying with the Farrells. Mr and Mrs Jack Vale of Brisbane spent the weekend with Mrs Vale’s mother, Mrs M Esben.
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Kulara-Sarrine Branen
Shire Patriotic Fund
Kulara
Saturdany
A. Morris
Andrews
Deladed
Atherton
Ross McLean
Cr T
Athertons
Bert Kere
Noel Brown
Misa M. Bucklar
A. Bucklar
Ruttiman
Doug. Brown
Dickson
Lake Barrine School
Dorsthy Brown
Joe Jeannes
Mr. Dyers
Church of England
Heitess
Gladys Grey
WATC
Women's Air ‘Tanning Corps
Brisbane
Reg. Farrell
Jack Vale
Railway Department
Vale
M. Esben‘een
Af Kulara
Ravenshoe Farewell for Len Smith Ends With Social Dance
Ravenshoe December 3 a large crowd gathered for a farewell to Len Smith of Vine Creek who reports to the RAAF in Brisbane on December 6. The event featured dancing until midnight with bridge and euchre for non dancers. Activities included dances by Mesdames Lockyer and Allen and Miss Ford L Foran. Remarks were made by Major and Mr C Cooper along with other committee members and the RSSLA. The secretary of the Ravenshoe Chamber of Commerce announced delivery of Tinton Jack flags to schools.
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Ravenshoe
Len Smith
Vine Creek
RAAF
Brisbane
L Smith
B. Topp
ACF
C Catsar
RSSLA
Jim Palmer
Havenshoe
C.F. Cooper
Department of Education
Ravenshoe District Community Notices and Social Events Recap
A Ravenshoe district report details RAAF recruitment plans and railway passes for recruits, a Remembrance Ball profit of about 18 pounds, and a banquet after the RS SLLA sub-branch meeting. It also covers a Saturday Amusu Theatre concert for the nenshoe Ambulance Brigade, performances by the Church said Sisters and local talent, plus social gatherings and holiday movements of residents and visitors.
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RS Slla
School of Arts
C. F. Cooper
R.A.A F. B
Cairns
A. Winkel
Far Northern District Council
F. Dodd
Ken Hoge
Brisbane
Amusu
Church Said
Meadames ‘Young
Heard
Bennett
Nenshoe Ambulance Brigade
Jim Palmer
Rog Cossatt
Len Jamieson
Ed Skellern
Beene
Atherton
Wea
McElhinney
Jim O'Reilly
Fred Beckham
Teliet
Joe Hine
Matron Barron Honored at Atherton Hospital Farewell
Matron J I Barron of Atherton Hospital, after 13 years as head nurse, is farewelled at a bridge party by the sub-branch of the RS L L A A W L A. The Women's Auxiliary organized the event and announced a life membership and a gold medal as lasting tokens of gratitude. Speechmakers praised her leadership, sympathy, and the hospital's growth under her charge.
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J. I. Barron
Atherton Ee Eoepitel Wes Quest
Neers
Eet
Rs.5.lla
Atherton Hospital
League
Arrow
Barron
Batron
Gomi
Geo. Finch
France
Alice
aMcient
McCarthy
Brisbane
Melbourne
Farron
Ratther
Mine Wolfe
HW HM Collins
MTA
Ingham Water Supply Warns of Dry Weather Strain
December report to Shire Council warns of depleting water reserves due to continued dry weather. Engineer A M Black urges survey by Irrigation Department to plan definite steps. New trench at intake improves feeding to spears but no major gain. Engine delivery delayed by war, may reduce reserve power this summer. Cane prices and crop values cited. RAAF recruiting train visits town for air crew recruitment.
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Shire Council
The
Water Authority
A. M. Black
Ingham
Irrigation Department
Councl
Electroe
Gember
Halifax
Cordelia
Victoria Estate
Macknade
Million to One Chance Defies Odds at South Sydney Hospital
An eight year old boy at South Sydney Hospital survived a congenital heart defect misdiagnosed at birth. Born with a heart valve failure, his blue blooded condition typically limits life to under a year, yet he attends school with restrictions and has endured against odds of one in a million.
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Department of South Sydney Hospital
South Sydney
Schoo
No Coat Brigade Drive Promotes Lightweight Summer Wear
Brisbane reports a Dress Reform Committee push to abolish men's coats in hot weather. Women endorse lighter attire and sandals while emphasizing hygiene and comfort. Leaders cite health experts and retailers flag funding and tailoring hurdles, with a December 16 demonstration date set to spark public adoption.
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Brisbane
HMA
B.M.A
Thia
Dent
Nu | Comei of
G. L. Blyth
Bom.a
Thireetor General of Health
Sir Raphael Cilento
University
Lee
Wms
J. Bortork
J. W Duhic
Noman
No Coat Brigade
Will Rebuilt from Charred Fragments Accepted for Probate
The will of George William Kendall, a 61 year old marine engineer, was destroyed in a cottage fire on June 29 at Quaker's Hill. Fragments recovered from a metal trunk were reconstructed and photographed for probate with affidavits, marking a rare case of a fully burned will being admitted. Public Trustee named executor with Kendall’s estate valued under £20 left to his son, George Bruce Kendall.
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George William Kendall
Mr. Kendall
Quaker’s Hill
Kendall
Niagara
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