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Paringa and Brisbane News Notes and War Messages
Miss Reese leaves Paringa for Cairns on the Paringa. Mrs. Skene in Bulimba learns her son in munition work in England has arrived. Mrs. J. C. Neilson and Mrs. Wallace hear of their sons’ movements. Red Cross reports niece Norman Hamser operated on and progressing well. A wartime speech cites naval and merchant marine support and ship tonnage figures amid Allied efforts. Local farm and transport notes appear amid broader war commentary.
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R. W. Hunter
West End
Brisbane
Red Cross
Pte
Norman Hamser