Sale of Horse Alleged Misrepresentation In Innisfail
Innisfail case brought by Carmelo and Maria Oliveri trading as Oliveri and Co against Iovito Fiagio Patene over a drought gelding sold May 31. Plaintiffs seek 2 17 10 in damages alleging misrepresentation that the horse was under ten years old when it was aged 13 and unfit for its intended use. Proceedings adjourned to February 18 with counsel Gallagher for plaintiffs and Beckey for defendants.
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Innisfail
Carmelo Oliveri
Maria Oliveri
Mourihan
Oliveri and Co
Aguatrate
Rei Burchill
Ivatore Fiagio Patene
Dante
Sint
Lt . Gallagher
Plainbas
H. Beckey
de- Segolante
Gellsone
Atherton Show Society notes rail show train plea
Atherton Show Society receives Guild letters urging a special show train to Atherton Cairns and Tully. George Weaver moves to urge Railways Commissioner to address transport issues for showmen and to copy the district MP HE Collins for support. Floral dinner dance at Grand Hotel features patriotic funds and Moi Moses organizers praised. Over 70 attend despite poor weather.
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Atherton
Gerberas
Gladioli
Dahitas
Fern
Grand Hotel
H. Burke
Atherton Patriotic Society
Moses
Geo. Moses
Birs
Ole
J. Fraser
Door
Mallory
Kath Currie
Arnold Galloway
Patrione Senmety Wil Beneft
Australia’s War Effort Shifts to Massive Industrial Drive
Australia charts a transformed war effort, moving from wartime logistics to a broad industrial push. The Melbourne Age outlines a rapid rise of machine tools, munitions, aircraft, guns, and ships, with new factories at Fisherman’s Bend and extensive naval construction. It notes a four year defence outlay projected at £453,750,000 and Britain-bound exports of wool, meat, dairy, sugar, and other staples under mass-marketing schemes.
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Australia
Melbourne Age
Commonwealth
Mhal
Battle Preas
Britain
Austrela
Empire Attr
Acrtrala i
Beitan
Onlu
Éa . Jim
Australa
Fisherman's Bend
Royal Australian Air Force
Austria
Opulent Nazi Elites and Their Riches Draw Fire
A critical look at Nazi leaders, especially Goebbels and Goering, detailing luxury homes, private trains, multiple castles, gold busts, and lavish funds. The piece notes public resentment over state-tied wealth, the Reich’s perceived perks, and a Viennese protest against Frau Goering amid a growing chorus asking where such wealth originates.
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Goebbels
Berlin
Daddy
Reich
Gestapo
Frau Goering
Lev
Bavaria
Tellus
Leo
Knudsen the Bicycle Mechanic to wartime industrial giant
Britain seeks 55 weapons from the United States this year and William Knudsen emerges as the pivotal industrial figure behind America’s rearmament. A Danish-born former bicycle repairman turned Ford, GM and Chevrolet executive, Knudsen rose to lead General Motors production and later Gary Motors, earning praise for methodical, high‑volume output and calm leadership. He became a U.S. citizen, shaped U.S. war effort policy, and balanced family life with philanthropy through the Clara Elizabeth Foundation.
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Britain
United States
William &. Knudsen
Ronenena
America
Hms
Copenhagen
William Mnudsen
Wilhelm Signius Paul Knudsen
Knudsen
Krudsen
Meelstrom
General Motors
BN Knudsen
Franklin Roosevelt
Clara Elizabeth Foundation
Randers
Oie
ALF Casualties Report Section Names NSW Victoria Soldiers
An eighth official ALF battle casualty list adds seven men from New South Wales and Victoria, raising total casualties to over 50 with more than 130 reported killed. The list names numerous soldiers from Annandale to Woy Woy, plus several missing and seriously ill, including WJ Leserberg and WJ Chaffey, among others. The NSW roster notes deaths and wounds, with several officers and privates listed as killed, wounded, or missing in action across multiple towns and units.
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New South Wales
Victoria
Whitton
Pitman
B. J
Annandale
Stewart
J. R
Todd
Sydney
Dimsey
D. P
Newcastle
Hall
V. B. Med
Coogee
Pearson
S. I
Narradeen
Bullock
J. K
West Maitland
Carter
P. J
Paddington
Doyle
W. L
Enmore
Goodlad
Hit
Bankstown
McCall
W. Po
Russell
Cooma
Sutton
W. ©. Chaffey
E. J. Crane
G. W R. Carrie
British Fascists Meet in Brixton Prison for State Plans
Reynolds correspondent reports about three Brixton 3 inmates meetings among Fascists. Discussions center on offices to be granted by Oswald Mosley to supporters after a hypothetical German victory. About 300 internees including Mosley Ramsay and Domville are held with luxury goods and papers, while visits are restricted and wireless use curtailed to stop coded messages. Lady Mosley has funds and deliveries reach Holloway inmates.
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Brixton 3
Reynolds
Oswald Mosley
Hitler
Britain
Sir Oswald
Ramsay
M.P
Barry Domville
Herberton Patriotic Society Monthly Meeting Notes
The Herberton Patriotic Society held its February meeting at Eton, chaired by John Ledie with Rev Fathers Boyne and Co, V Moore, J Newell, Les Adcock, F Holley, and KR Hoo as honorary secretary. A roll of enlistments from the district was read and support for members in the RAAF and AIF acknowledged as part of a Christmas gift fund. Resignation of the treasurer was noted, and plans to raise further funds were discussed for the next meeting.
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Eton
Herberton
Coumedl
John Ledie
Father Boyne
V. Moore
J. Newell
Les. Adcock
F. Holley
KR. Hoo
Ram
RAAF
AIF
Hilton Society
J. G. Campbell
Pruststion
Tresmirer
Wes
Thames houseboats provide first winter river life on Thames
Londoners flood the upper Thames with houseboats and river cruisers as a new winter scene. From Staines to Chertsey, boats normally laid up are housing families, with five boats fully occupied since September. Residents, many new to boating, use boats as shelter and community hubs during air raid threats.
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Thames
Staines
Chertsey
Blitz Family Robinsons
Ress
London
Neighboroats
Riverside
Eastern Star
Reid
Westminster
White Star
Ripley
Hanworth
Mr. W. Bate
Lve
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Leseberg, Pte. W. J
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Officers’ Association
Herberton Patriotic Society
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