Pelican fantasies and Home Guard echoes in London scene
A garbled wartime column blends moral musings on pelicans at St James Park with a satirical riff on the Home Guard and public life. The piece references Mr. David Eccles, the House of Commons, and a cascading mix of literary and political allusions across a crowded, overlapping stream of analysis and whimsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Eccles
Commons
St. James ‘Park
London
Mars
Karen
Mr. Shwell
Tor Sanke
Sleeping Beauty Innerfail Pantomime Shines At Innisfail
The Sleeping Beauty innerfall pantomime at Innisfail was a notable success with elaborate costumes and ballet segments. Elise Stitt and Prince Rudulpo led clever performances. numerous young dancers and acrobatics by Daphne Treland impressed audiences and highlighted an engaging production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elise Stitt
Rudulpo
Ema
Frances ‘Slatcher
Parle
Carmen Roe
Cenkie
John Nelman
Carol Wilieman
Val Goodwin
Daphne Treland
Leslie Spooner
Lynette Clark
Tatent
Jolie Bevan
Reanert
Tate
Ayth King's Hounds
Rene Uc Bong
Fairy Mu ‘Tapp
Carol Cook
Dilne Boederus Ballertems
Ate Pawn Mewaittington Intyre
Dawn Bradiey
Betty Bargeal
Tyne Faber
Patview Kelly
Berean
Bays
Tap Bradiey
Int Menge
Rodge A Fischer
Robert Tapp
el Boyoan
Len Fincher
Innisfail Drome Licence Baibed
The John Hone Shire Council notes a letter from the Department of Civil Aviation granting a licence for a feretromn ht enteed from em ay aud Ucence and an extension for viz manthe Conmellin J J Costar. The council says it will push to meet the Fleet Mirertion target despite current delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texinpait
John Hone Shire
Department of Pivil Aviation
Emay
Queensland
Fish Board inquiry debates price control at Inmate Chamber meeting
Inatesal Chamber of Commerce discusses fish pricing with the Fish Board and local businessmen. Members raise questions on price maintenance, board operations, and potential inquiries, with calls to involve fish retailers and review board representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cem Ares Tre
Soa
Ena Semetary
Mee
Maesoe
Maurilyan
Mulrave
Myers.p. Byrer
A. Son
Taninta
Byrne
Tateur
Blinn
Indu
Fish for Tableland Prompts Government Aid Debate
A noisy meeting discusses fish supply and pricing with references to the Fish Board. Officials consider sending fish to the Tableland while debating wholesale availability and costs. The president notes price questions as members push for relief and action at the next Chamber of Commerce session.
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HB Taylor
Mfonk
J. Sea Poy
Finn Board
Brisbane
See Poy
Sen Poy
Bee Poy
Qahermen
Faishaw
H. Faishaws
Chamber of Commerce
Fish ‘Board
Falshaw
Muh
Falthew
Hanemi
C Obrien
Tunistan
Danucias
Ng She Nein
Eaes
Paul W
Pimbulsh
Iy Acest
Questyland
Dawe
Harries
Helier
Fund Weroune &R
Sofia
Social Spotlight Notes From Mareeba and Sydney Visit
Mr. FG Lecke of Mareeba is bene. Mr Cronk a railway engine driver of Mareeba is seriously ill. Dr Bredtodel of Mareeba is providing treatment with a specialist. A Parcoe arrived from Sydney by Qantas Empire Air to spend Christmas holidays with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FG. Lecke
Mareeba
Cronk
Lariver
Maresba
Bred © Todel
Mares
A. Parcoe
Sydney
Qantuc Empire Air
Chrigtanes
Obituary Notices From Gordonvale District Funeral Details
The notice reports the death of Mary Smyth mother of Mew Ju Thompson of Gordonvale and Red Cross, with funeral at St Wothelees Aubaturee Genes Monica's Cathedral. The Christmas hamper drive completed. Also notes the death of Will Mass fac, a Fishery Falls farmer, age 68, survived by two sons and a daughter with services to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMS
Bath
Mary Smyth
Gordonvale
Red Cross
Thompson
Stradluta
Ras
Will Mass
Brisbane
Calem Mags
Cinderella Pantomime Amazes Hiberis Hall Pri Ay
The December 31 pantomime Cinderella at Hiberis Hall Pri Ay delighted a large audience. Verbal misreads and the lively Pupila of Mise Berry Edwards brought the show to life with many audience favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinderella
Eld
Hiberis Hall
Oh Pri
Berry Edwards
Poment
Soba Dabba
Ted
Bernie Courtney
Ainty Noreen Metcalfe
Cinderela
George Manning
Marr
W. m Lumies
Miriam
Charmaine
Kain Cole
Oseal
Mathias Chinch
Curatanding
Wong
Soria Ada
Childern
Veronica Bredier
Pourines
Borele
Takght
Heather Hickiine
Frredit
Gwen Ely
Miler Ateri
Edmonton Notes Bamblenon School Picnic
The annual break up picnic at Bamblenon School in Edmonton on December 14 drew about 30 children and siblings. Head Teacher Mr Gordon supervised activities including races, wheelbarrow and a slippery slide with cream and ice cream provided, while assistants helped supervise and decorate the school grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Theartieden
Santora
Bela
Tae
Gordon
Tna
Cream
Ollie
Eniér
Audrey Bure
Advertised Positions on Queensland Island Industry Projects
Job notices invite applicants for varied roles at Gardenvale Hospital and related sites in Brisbane Queensland. Posts include foreman and junior storeman with wage details and application deadlines noted as January. The listing references contractors, premises, and residence requirements amid a broad employment call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toisryte Adiers
Ti Charlery
Meiant
Regalo Ramuel ‘Alles
Bons Li Calrma
Simes
Conate
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MT. ST. Bernard College
Herberton
T. V. Cahill
Cairns
Sisters OF Mercy
M. Lalveralee Comsey
Commerci
Supercraft
UIRTS
Rita Fabrigk
Riaeran Arnnewndd
Wallace Bishop's
Diamond Catalogue
Wallace Biskopss A
Mavfamr
Virginia Cigarette
Mavrair
Mikes
Mayfair
Aby Nathanial Gubbina
Hiv
Kay the Pelican
Alene
Tor
Palican
Aline
Cea
RED Menace
Oly
Moscow
Joe Stalin
Innisfail
National Radio
Weatist
Muse
Franne Bibi
Davis Ae
Mune
I. Bhc Cheam
Rhrthen Pranit
Bass
Ferlee Marie
Twursday
Mr See Poy
the Social Spotlight
Catmleen Mary
Gordonvale Bed Croee
Vittorio Massarl
MES
Thirza Shaky
Edcleston
Willian
Wiig
Bae
Macey Ashe
Walia
Sailor
Nuram Lind
A. Delany
Iim
Bamblenon School
Fishaphos
Dimbulah Cw.a
Royal Yacht
Audrey Lugs Warrey Douglan
Montana
Tyne Autry
Katharine Heatarn
James Syewart
Weagie
David Farrar
Kathleen Byron
Patriaree Hewart
Juscice Withers
Ore Tee
Copper Canyon
Ray Milena
Bine Allyson
van Som Pie
Evenis
Simpson
Astor Quality Radio
Dick Meehan
Pronesh
Shields-Street
Els
All Souls’ School
Charters Towers
Church of England
Te Moya
Fumiar Sibir
Pune
Charles R. Smith & CO. Pty. Ltd
F Sports Ct
Amnents
Mlivewire
Riperieneal
Wana
Ereerous Srrrenen
Tory Ha
Leon Teeter
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