Melbourne notes war measures boost shipbuilding and sirens
Melbourne reports rapid wartime shifts as Williamstown docks expand to build defens ships and transports for the British Empire. The city boosts industrial output, announces harbour and tug redeployments, and unveils a citywide ARP siren and blackout system to warn for air raids while police coordinate signal networks.
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Melbourne
Trward
Australia
Esq
Tim Pesions
Parte
Oroushit
Aia
Briain
Wrn Pty Na Mneang
Bourne
Williamstown
Harbour Trust
ATF
ATF. Ln
Zee Heel Vons Auversiigne
Cee Lenin Guin
Technicans
Rim
Nike
Etropaitan
Queenscity
Larong
Dargalong mine history and prospecting notes
A compressed, era-spanning overview of Dargalong and Chillagoe mining activity. It traces early exploration, key figures, and shifts in ownership from the late 19th century through 1910s, noting delays, rail access impacts, and the role of Delaney and Delamer. It mentions silver and lead prospects, smelting access, and various claim groups and companies active in the district, with references to Local geology and production milestones.
Britains Menu and Ample Excudes Report Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss named locations and people in a garbled menu themed record. The readable portions reference Britain and Gibraltar in a historical reporting style, but many words are corrupted. The item resembles a brief catalog or tease of a feature with uncertain specifics.
Rice Rations Jafam Decrease Reported
March 17 report from Governor and War Office states rations will fall more than expected as plans to ration rice intensify. Indochina supply is cited as the main source to replace reduced output. Saigon confirms talks between Coe and Janay about shipping 1000 ies of eo vipas as a support measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JAFAM
TOBW
Packer
Indochina
Saigon
Coe
Janay
Vauly
McDonalds
France
Ate
Mulbraurh
Anne Wonine
Brinch
Ueneral Aie Lumber
Quewesiand Syccer
Esetin
Bel “ Telegeapl
Boonas
Anna ES Bee
Warwick
Wiston
Busne Vales Et
Sy Lapelia
Balwuine Te
Epcow
Mutherry
Haar
Shield
Str
J. Wille
Australia
Medterranrai
Srduat
Una Buen
Digaer
Tip Mauly
Lara
Sounds Town
Mas Sherdas
Patty Blo
Idgas Konertvan
Brisbane
Mazes Mt
Wei
Victoria Bartace Paddington
Nsw
Soldiers Notes on Queensland Mining Camps and People
The report surveys North Queensland mining fields around Dargalong and Delaney names. It cites geologic features, old timers, claims like Ayacanera and Bonser, and notes on shafts, prospecting, and ownership. References include Delaney, Petersen, Chifagne, and Star No. 12 Vand 4 with ore parcels and investment by Southern investors. The piece weaves geology, history, and economic activity around early 20th century quartz and silver mining.
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Delgney
Dargalong
Chillazne
Dargaiong
Sodawater Creek
Evorsre
Muldwa Creek
Dargevina
Hull
Skatanni Vbl
Petersen
Ciwiad
Vandas
Queens
Parker
Astar
Fran Hit
Uta
Delaney
Crnihe
Chillsace Company
Kirby Winkls
Str
Chittagne
Sna Shan
Mit
Daremlona
Ballim
Tia
Ravenshoe Notes and Dimbulah Update March
Ravenshoe and Dimbulah notes detail local events. A March gathering at Ravenshoe Theatre involved Independent candidate Mrs Slalin speaking on Saturday. Community volunteers, feeding efforts, and a Christmas party planning meeting are mentioned along with local notices about defunct accounts and branch communications.
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Sisbetes
Purnia
Stre Fox
Bruce
Arum
Theatre of
Sand Mise Bauer
Bowen Sharate
Ravensbor
Ian Ibe
Breil
Tad
Gwkery
Wya
Pegard
Fire Butter
Amining
Sista
Pier Ernie Pet
Arcance
Joe
Ormena
Sommaire
Tom Mothe
MDE
Wun
Pirates
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Tand National Bank, Limited
Mead OF Five
Gems Hawsene
Forbes Rye
Leeden Lectern Matheney
Bramne
Steve Toe Fate Elites
Sbiok
Nestle's Milk
Fin
Nestle's Cream
Rinso
Persil
Tid Pki
Pelton
Grimwade & Dueriine Ltd
Whalecie Distibuters
Bickford & Sons Ltd
Beisbaye
Joe de Rom
Aden Barter
Rod
Ted
Henry McVilly
Loyment
Sentesther
Tang
Taboor
Hugh
Borland
Rightien
Keown
Chillagoe
Chillsgoe
Mecror
Maliva Creek
Carthuasa
Nor
Hsjviet
Delanes
Martoss
Cairns
Cariers
Prope Fara
Uni
Maresles
Awaras
We Merrit
Srisro
Avacapnrs
Brinansas
Necaia “Durines
Kane Aimee
Gieneander
Bene
Synai~ Eater
Nivea Sliver Mining Company
Branca and
Nevace
Nat Ow
Vnal
Sisunt Delamer Silves Mining Company
Ios
Terese Mics
Aitece
Siiruen Sreking
Nikine
Salen al 'Olan
Toa
Kirbyan
Meldard
Kirk
Seip
Kemp
Ant
Platiesen
Ant Panty
Kirby Th
Lee Dargelwen
Isruel
Alapiasa Orne Vmien Montherry
Gortyre
Trelee
Mort
Rounia
Chiltacne Company
Iyreil
Withe
Tiaeralong
Faria Trepere
Tobvier
Warden Thitiye
Fee
Kies Tunfler
Hlall
Rirhy
Salus
Ber
Stecktran
Britains
Thal Eport Arkela
Betarm
Ravenshoe
Ravenshof
Timourne
Ravenshuey
Bert Ponle Jordon Muowhead
Guraim Salmond
Carrick
Mabie
Bythe
Ein Mesary
Wernestay
Raverahoe Vietwing Ca
Setar Urres
Maya Tie
Ravensioe
Inlet
Stave
Tableland
Ana
Wallace Ughendien
Ana Ats
Dimbulah
Ieee
Sears
Ease
Sy Et Bane
Famous Maker's Service
SHEER
Woolworths
Finian Australian Manufoct
Theervicesheer
Absott Street
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