Atherton Show Society Auction Plans and Committee Notes
The Atherton Show Society outlines a public auction on March 2 and lists committee members for display sections. A special meeting on the show grounds is scheduled for March 27 at 2 PM with reports from subcommittees and confirmation of workers and exhibitors for judging and displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resalla
Amy
Merch 2
Messrs. Rederiet
Judy WB
Htad
HM Jacco
Ant Crite
Erenis
Pete
Perry and Boeant Agriculture
Anérrem
Grath McGuirrand
Montgomery
Tarewares
HH Colmes
Agra
Ier
First Shipment of Crude Arrives in Australia
Fragmented OCR notes describe early crude arrival in Australia during World War II. Mentions American experts, Shell Petroleum Company, and Australian Army Engineers working to secure oilfields in Sarawak and Brunei Bay area. References to Japanese advances, Brunei refinery, and efforts to mobilize supply lines for war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Kewlyeestralia
Uberalmangrove
Brunei Bay
Beneh Barnes
Petroleum Company
Sticonfield
Sarawak
Suil
Brunel
Slater
Sao
Lotong
Sera
Borneo
Pacific
Caltormim
Cdvavours
Bersia
Shell Petroleum Company
Uiridray
Bruel
Capial
Lutongasdom
Mir
Seria
Aus
Lachinery
Autores
Shell Oatheyd
GO. Migzins
Am Australias
Arriesd
Elltela
U.S.A
England
iSifwayn
China
Shell
Clyde
Austreiai
Oil War Skirmish Fragments Inside Seria Field
Fragmented wartime report describes Australian forces and Shell engineers improvising to defend and salvage the Seria oil field after Japanese bombing. Fires engulf wells and pipelines while crews race to repair and reroute crude for shipment despite damaged harbors and limited equipment.
Hurricane inventor designs bicycle and wartime shift
An article notes a British engineer’s hurricane era bicycle innovations using new alloys and simplified cables to reduce maintenance. It highlights lighter frames, self sealing petrol tanks, and improved aesthetics while predicting wartime production boosts and overseas orders to Norway France and the USSR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Eodney
Norway
France
Ussr
Japs Are Carefree Pedestrians In Tokyo Street Scene
AP dispatch from Tokyo describes Japanese pedestrians and drivers ignoring traffic norms. The piece notes cross traffic on red lights, umbrella shielding, and chaotic street behavior as locals navigate busy avenues. Observers mention bicycles, trucks, and jeeps snagging routes amid honks and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Tokio Be
Letin
Trame
Ube
Traffc
Otek Shaws
Swords
Relics of Canterbury Sais Undated Fragments Unearth
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Canterbury with mentions of a paver, a fee, and a fourth century setting. readable items hint at historical topics but lack clear events, dates, or identifiable people.
Sydney letter on wartime radio, sugar cane quarantine
Wartime wireless operations expand across Pacific routes with special services for Australian, Royal, and United States navies. Radar development and tropical-proofing labs boost equipment for aircraft. Leyte to Australia shipments. Sugar cane quarantine houses in Sydney test new varieties from Java Mauritius Barbados awaiting release. Lloyds of London fixes atom bomb insurance odds. passenger insurance proposed for National Lines Commission voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Royal
United States
Ceylon
China
Barbados
Radio Staton
New Gainea
Port Moresby
Leyte
Rodbons of
Australis
A'W
Star of the Research Laboratories
AWA
New Guinea
Coiisons
Hooke
Sydney
Java
Maurius
Ul Tx
Lioyas of
London
Limi
National Lines Commission
ANZAC House Appeal Receives Wide Mackay Support
Mackay district RSL coordinate Anzac House Appeal for Queensland’s National War Memorial reports generous donations from Goondiwindi sub-branch contributing 7 900 and others across towns such as Chillagoe Balmoral and Bowen. Total donations approach 1702 9 with further gifts pushing the appeal to strengthen community backing for the memorial. Donations welcomed at the Anzac Pious Appeal 150 Creek Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay District
Queensland
ind_Goondiwindi
Hae
Tietr Darwin
Chillagoe
Barcom
Marcesyydore
Ava
Balmoral
Cracow
Mundubbers
Mt. Gravatt
Gladstone
Doncca
Bowen
Taulding
Ammie Pious
Creek Street
Bretane
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Cerelean
Olford
Polar Star Ice Cream
Sheridan Street
Cairns
Atherton
Show Society
Hansems
SU Pote Ct
Sst Oe Wee —— A Mnie
Seres
Hurricane Inventor
Tom Lambert
White Cars
Tablelamd
Mossman
Keblisfail
Wallaa Millar
Ravenshoe
Cras Ofer
Abbottsheet
W. E Morgan
Phang
Hides Havel
Toprce Bureau
Gordonvale
Pam
Mr Garnet
Misaes Leonard
Mhone
Thrnvigh
Cairne
Mearest Booking Office
Anzac House
Vane Ea
Sarash
Yeulles
Murray Bruige
Panam
WS. Sub-Mrancwes
Nis
Emallsoods
Sue
Mary
Biderwak
Bidomak
Vyper Bros. Limited
Comer Shields and
Sheridan Sts
P.O
Milliams
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