Salute the Flag: Australian Flag Design History Explored
A fragmentary recounting of the 1901 Australian flag design contest, detailing public submissions from farms and factories, the judging for history and heraldry, and the eventual selection of a design featuring the Union Jack and symbols of Australia. It notes key figures and the prize drive, plus the public reception and statements about display guidelines and jubilee year salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Beita
Theo
Australan
Australia
Commonwealth
Siya
Alli Indies
Ave Nora
Great Britain
Privete Firma Aes
Aome
Tolgurtat
United States
New York
Indicawe
Statat
Peritore
Ty” Einlund
Badon
Boon
Steve
Mayiwurne
Nuttil
Syed
Wang Geeta
Surrey
Sutin Waa
Ehphr
North
Tule
Ivor Evang
Ita
Absence prompts nursing shift changes in Mareeba district
The report notes Sister Shirley Poller returning to Mareeba to assume a nursing position in the district hospital. Her training began at Maretin Hospital and she then traveled south to advance her career. She will reside with her son-in-law and his family during her stay, with a few weeks planned for the assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siater
Shirley Poller
Rowie
Testiania
Meeka
Holla
Irvinebank Notes Dated December Festivities and Visitors
Irvinebank hosts a Christmas week with many visitors from Malanda Ravenshoe and Charters Town. Local families—Kirkman Moran Pearson—spend holidays with relatives. CWA children party features a decorated tree, gifts, cream and sweets, and a late night Christmas program with carols and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvinebank
Mrr
J. Kirkman
Song
Malsada
Kirkman
M. Mane
Irvine- Ste
Mre Moran
Vssta
Mr. Moran
Mar
Mr. Todd
Herbertom
Caris‘oan Halidays
Pearson
Ravershoe
G Peters
KL Schguberadt
Brisbane
Mre Walker
Ravens
Charters Town
Trvinehanik
CWA
School of Arts
Christma
Vist Tom
Australia currency and its international value debated
The article discusses Australia’s currency history and the Australian pound versus the British pound. It explains why the Australian currency should or should not share international value with sterling, noting domestic protection of secondary industries and subsidies for primary exports. It highlights debates on currency naming, value stability, and impact on Australian producers and costs.
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Canberia Dee
Ua Comsson
New Zealand
Dominion
Lear
Australia
Cur Mola
Australy
Austral
Sver
Eli
Sanger
Aurealia
Masonic Honour on the Lodges in a Sacred Rite
A damaged OCR fragment shows a Masonic ceremonial speech praising Freemasonry and its Grand Lodge, invoking gratitude and reverence for the order. The text references Rose Croix, Grand Leds, GAOTU, and preemasonry ideals, with themes of humility, steadfastness, and lifelong commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wretthren
Tha Marig
Ecacia
Freemasonry
New Team Amnesty Sparks Juvenile Delinquency Debate
A fragmented clipping hints at debate over juvenile delinquency and a new team amnesty plan. It suggests officials or editors weighing policy shifts while noting public concern and potential consequences. The readable text remains sparse on specifics.
Royal Air Force page sketch from London Dec 31 1940
BOAC chair Sir Mex Thrones to meet Menzies and Holland in Rome then return to London January 2. They discuss wartime air routes between Australia, New Zealand and Britain and flag etiquette for the Union Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mex Thrones
BOAC
Menzies
Holland
Rome
Australia
New Bealap
Britain
RAAF Mustangs Reconnoiter North Korea
Australian Mustangs of No 77 Squadron RAAF joined in reconnaissance missions over North Korea to assess Chinese and North Korean troop movements and strengths. Daily reports noted enemy buildup near the 38th parallel with light reconnaissance by Lieut. Coburn of New South Wales observing groups of troops and directing further patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 77 Squadron
Raaf Nan
North Korea
Akill
Casviou
Baws
Coburn
Mewrasile
Nsw
Acti
War heroes to be buried after long-awaited ceremony
Ancient battlefield graves to be honored as the Allied War Graves Commission plans a burial for World War II heroes from El Alamein. The effort follows decades of efforts by families and veterans groups, including Royal West Regiment and Green Blowsrot associations, to recover remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Job Tuiliah
I Alamein
Tong
B Alamein
Uskad
Mina Telda
Allan War Graves Commission
Royal West_ Rent mini
Green
Jan
Prince Rimpéll
Rome
Incomplete OCR Param Summary
Fragmentary text mentions neighbors and expectations but lacks clear event or names to identify a proper news item or context. Unable to determine persons, places, or actions for a concise, factual card.
Faulkner and a quiet life beyond the dust
The text portrays William Faulkner reflecting on his fame and the Nobel honor for his work, noting the private life behind the craft. It describes fans and editors, questions about his past, and a sense of enduring restraint as he contemplates future writing.
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Ike
Avibor
Emai
Alate
Grey Aly
Ives
Lempolis
Goa
Albin Krebs
University of
Faulkner
Iran Plans Milestone Jobs Amid Unemployment Relief
TEHRAN AP Prime Minister announces a plan to create about 2.349 billion? jobs for unemployed workers through timber and building projects. Timing issues noted with harvest season. 18,000 already employed on Tele projects. Grain distribution shifts to provinces. central grain piles to Tehran paused.
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Tehran
Prima Mitidater
Barmare
Salda
Om Fonda
Iran
Raamara
Ain
Hex
Tebren
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