Younger Set meeting in Herberton notes changes
Herberton March 13 The CWA Younger Set held their monthly meeting with President Miss M Moss chairing. Attendees included Misses D Gordon V Eaty N Lenton L Ascy Gane Nurses Kian Viewers and Lovett. Red Cross and Censors Fund fete on April 2 requested support. Dorothy Gordon elected Treasurer. Moss resigns as president and will depart for Sydney next Tuesday. section of presidency postponed. Mr Diecke and daughter Norma Diecke depart for Brisbane. Drecke to join Lands Department before brief stay in city.
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Dorothy Gordon
Moss
Sydney
Mr. Diecke
Herberton
Mise
Norma Diecke
Tomorriow
Brisbane
Miss Drecke
Ie Lands Department
Mr. Drecke
City
Boer War Veteran Seeks Return to Service at 56
Aged 56 with a son aged 45, Boer War veteran Henry A. Rees attempted to rejoin service after drawing pay in Cardiff. He claimed to have served in both world wars and the Boer War, and despite age and confusion, pressed recruiters for another posting as the Royal Defence Corps and RAE face shortages.
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London
Henry A. Rees
Cardiff
Henry
Royal Defence Corps
RAE
Armen
Training scheme opens for aircraft and munition work
Representations by Mrs H H Collins led to consideration of inviting applications for training in all States. The Advisory Committee endorsed the principle at its December meeting. The scheme now invites partly trained youths to intensive training in selected centres for skilled employment in aircraft and munition industries in Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide. Preference has been given to urgent needs of the Royal Australian Air Force and Army.
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H H. Collins
Queensland
Sydney
Melbourne
Eb Eltham
TEE Gatts Pieenerrbeeen
Commonwealth
Schem
Royal Australian Air Force
Army
Adelaide
Cairns Wireless Programme Listings March 16 1940
Saturday schedule shows Cairns wireless lineup with The Cairns Post News, Home Forum, Midday Melodies, Radio Matinee, Gurrsens News, Smile Clock, Twilight Harmony, Dinner Music, Overseas News, and The Dance Goes. Notable acts include Sir Thomas Beecham conducting selections from Gilbert and Sullivan and Weitraub performances. Highlights feature dance nights and humour segments concluding with Good-night at 10.30.
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Amu
Sesson
Cairns Post
Worner
AU Lanfe
Clutace Corner
Sir Thomas Beechim
Vagabond
Vfriml
Overseas News Service
Sunday Radio Schedule from March 17 1940
The schedule lists multiple programs starting at 4:30 am with a variety concert, Harmonicans at 9:15, Life of Cleopatra, Unsolved Mysteries, Out of the Silence, The Fourth Form, General Knowledge Jackpot, and late night features including Overseas News Service, Travelogues, Radio Theatre, and a meditation session ending with Good-night.
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Cleopatra
TAS
Dr Tavey
Mexico
Wisard
Reform and Hard Living in English Prisons Through Time
A historical summary traces British prison reform from the 18th century to the 19th, noting grim conditions in Jack Howards era prisons, the rise of separate confinement, and the 1877 transfer of prison control to the Home Office. It cites John Howard, Penitentiary reform, and key figures who warned of gaol fever, overcrowding, and systemic punishment.
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House of Correction
Clarkes Weil
Jacob Five
Beatrice Webh
Lesa Corera
Reut
England
John Howard
Tasian Sisson
Pringse
Europe
Bedfordshire
Prinom Besa
Prisuma
Engien
Roart
Taunton
Giier Baron Pengelly
Joard
John Piget
Oid Lailey
Samuel Pennant
Thomas Ahney
Barre
Platt
Daniel Lamber
Rvoula
Wwe
Jobe
USA
Correc Uiere
Earis
Zoos
John
Pentonville
Lonimae
Mhalinbet
Newaty Prion
Mossman Charity Drive Sent Clothing To Refugees
March afternoon session of the Wed Cross at Mrs WU Jones home collected eighteen washers forty eight jowels and various linen items for refugees. Donations and apologies were received from local ladies including Mrs Harper Lane Staples Crees and Moore while members listed present included Mrs Jones Doolan Goorman Evans and Lunn among others.
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WU. Jones
R. Linen
Hnaiquaries
Jones
P- Doolan
W Goorman
F. Evans
D. E. Alley
Moore
Harper
Reese
Lunn
J. al
Mesdames
HS. Harper
H. F. Lane
WB. Staples
Crees
J. Crees
J. Collie
Howe
WW. Moore
Rinaldi
Margaret Cres A. Crees
C Lawson
Methodist Rays Install Officers At Church Banquet
The annual Methodist Rays banquet and installation of officers took place at the Methodist Church on March 2. Mildred was installed as Chief Ray and Marjory Dean as Deputy Ray. A varied programme followed with Parcel Post won by Miss Freda Caplick and musical events led by Mr. Hendy. Recitations by Rev FW Jones featured titles like The Vulgar Boy and Baldy the Pig. Parents and visitors enjoyed a birthday cake and a hearty banquet. Toasts honored included The Loyal Toast and The Church with Rev. Seymour responding.
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Methodist Rays
Wok
Methodist Church
Misa Mildred
Ray
Marjory Dean
Freda Caplick
Hendy
FW. Jones
Baldy
Fey Gordon
Ers
Mae
Mex R. Capich
Rex. Jones
Seymour
Wr. Hovde
Prison conditions and inmate life in early nineteenth century reforms
The piece describes prison welfare reforms including cell comfort, bedding, clothing, and age-appropriate furniture. It notes a shift from harsh deterrence to more humane provisions such as bedding, mattresses, uniformed dress for prisoners, and improved work environments. It details female prison uniforms and a view on preserving dignity, with notes on babies born in prison and hospital arrangements.
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Watson
Tm Placa
Rome
Tila Mouer
Anc
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