Prefab Homes Comfort for London Families in Wartime
The Wrights describe life in a Logdon prefab bungalow in Wentworth, noting compact space, simplified utilities, and a hot climate in summer. The piece highlights Labour government housing policy, prices, and the shift from temporary prefab to permanent ten year dwellings as thousands of Londoners seek shelter after bombing.
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Landen Pebraiet
Bose
Sheen
Pete Belies Abe
Wrights
Ki'chen
London
Rome
Mra Wright
Wright
Bersuse
Labour
Ite
Mae Wright
Sue
Familles
Went
Ministry of” Burks
Brian
Pe Owing
Sydney letters on archery games and a doughnut tale from Maine
The Sydney letter recounts archery among the Drake family and other enthusiasts in Dowland tournaments, noting risks, youth prospects, and a ban on a Kangaroo hunt. It also tells of Captain Hanson Crocket Gregory's hole in the doughnut origin in Maine, a century ago, and Australian doughnut manufacturing ties. The piece touches on stamps, particularly a Perth find worth £4350, and Waddington’s Sydney collection of 10,000 forgeries.
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Nedlands
New York
Society of Sydney Bowmen
Hanson Crocket Gregory
Maine
USA
Glen Cove
Cousin
Gregory Homestead
Hanson Gregory
Fand
Comlain
Australia
America
Natives Food and Agriculture Organization
Perth
W. R. Waddington
Sydney
Fils
Travel and arrivals fill town notes from distant ports
A garbled listing of holiday returns and arrivals fills town records. Names such as Mr Tennant Mrs Bailey and families travel by car and air from Melbourne Sydney Mackay and Brisbane. Several passengers arrive in Cairns Townsville Bowen Mossman and Bowen with a mix of residents visitors and officials noted in busy travel diary style.
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Cate
Chamber of Commerce
JM. Tennant
Jeff Caius
Brabene
Tennant
Mex Tennant
Nell
Brisbane
T.aa
Fe Srnes
W J. F. Riordan
Sire Abbe
Towneville
Uren
Cairn
TAA
Prom Melbourne
Bailey
Sydnes
Selbourne
Mise Hillick
Sivgred
Tannald
Cactny
ANCA
Tlave
Prom Brinhane
Sire
Voun
Mra Cherseian
Me Baor
Monty Duarted
KS Farmer Ielnide
Harri
Meshourne
Seowass
de M-Sweene
Tanna
Thvies
Mise K
Heinkie Ravenshor
Mince Rintuder
Borhazalis
Ste. J
Wistes
Mt Mire
Bowen Rik
Mossman
Yd S. Brmme
Ariewrang
Barts Frere
Miss Doala
Mr Moore
Miretha
Mims
M. Jasor
P. Poles
Atberion
Freshwater Methodist Sunday School Anniversary Held
Freshwater Methodist Church celebrated its Sunday School anniversary marking 15 years since starting in 1932. Rev. G A Phillipe chaired a Christmas programme of songs, dialogues, and tableaux, followed by prize and gift distribution to 36 children. Mrs Phillipson provided treats, reports were read by Superintendent Mr Strange, and Shirley Dilger received a merit certificate for top marks two years running.
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Freshwater Mall
G. A. Phillipe
Phillipson
Mr Strange
Bety Phillipa
Joan Copeman
Joan Mitshell
Jane Humphreys
Lorraine McLelland
Shirley Dilger
Miccemion
Stranr2
Phillipeon
Radio Repertory and Cricket Summary Noted
Fragmentary radio schedule lists cricket coverage India Tasman NAW and various programs. Names such as Berial Stumpy and Diwan appear amid ad references and theater pieces like Pie om the Sam. The text notes venue Jem Parneworts Hall and Queenaland Ermpbeay participation.
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India
Tasman
Naw
Berial
Ad. Diwan
Queenaland
Jem Parneworts
Trieste Governor Suggestion Reported From Rome
Rome dispatch says Count Sforza Italy’s foreign minister proposed that two men of the British Empire be named Governor of Trieste. The government in Rome currently seats a new administration.
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Rome
Count Sforza
Italy
Trieste
Six Balvic suitors seek marriage after seeing hospital portraits
Melbourne reports six Balvic men training at Austin Hospital Heidelberg received seven offers of marriage after a Melbourne paper published their photographs. Some are from Estonia and all intend to serve at least three years as promised to the Commonwealth Government.
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Melbourne
Austin Hospital
Heidelberg
Mraady
Teslondes
Bergstrom i
Vno Pentex
Estonia
Iris
Commonwealth
Aloomba Notes Holiday Guests and Local Mr and Mrs Crane
A compiled note from Aloomba lists holidaying residents and visitors at Brisbane and nearby towns. It mentions Jane Crane and Mr Mrs George Crane, George and Maureen, along with the Wilsons and Wiltons hosting guests. Additional names appear: McGahan Baillie Cronin Emmett Hassell and Connolly, with various relatives and visitors noted at Rockhampton Kemper and Marden's Beach.
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Aloomba
Jane
George Crane
George
Maureen
Brisbane
Ray Wilson
Mary Wilton
Mewes T. McGahan
Baillie
Rockhampton
J. Cronin
Hatidaring
Kemper
Ted Wheeler
Emmett
Wilton
Moses Ke Homan Batron
Moses Ke Homan Batron Swore Rig Fanba
Teghton
Norma
Doretiy
Hassell Emmett
G Wilson
Saar Gash
Frank Connolly
Ritton
Herman Sebel
Gorden Grier
Charlie Menwrr
Thn
Ccmaetie
Carson
Marden
Getty
Foroaghien
Hoptine
Gondontte
Gordonii
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L&f. Fang Yuen Electrical Contractore
Lakestreet
Caines
Cory
SUE San’s
Cairns
White Cars
Cabig
Tableland
Callies Highway
McEsman
Cook Highway
Ravenshoe
Mellar Millar
Innisfail
Palmerston Highway
Sey, Baeasa
Poeane
E Mergen
Phose
Fret
T. Monald
Seattor Beatel
Cairne
Tvs
T. McDonald
Boney Wilems
Saglas Pyetthrone
Westar Sa
Vreshwater
Methodist Sunday School
National Radio
Covernor Suggestion
Vathee
Robartta
Ares Hoger
The
Arog Gregory Prek
Jane Woman
Cee Ead
Chick Carter
John Clements
Seabunt
Yorder
Keene
Hepburn and
Spencer ‘Tracy
Sutcliffe
Seavite
Sutcliffe's
Spense-Street
Evan
Price
W. G. Hearne & CO. Pty
Geelong
Alucomors Bry Pam
A.j.draper
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