Gloster Meteor Speeds Prompt The Public To Ponder Jet Travel
Gloucester readers learn how meteoric speeds of the Gloster Meteor and other aircraft push the limits of sonic travel. The piece explains how speeds around 600 mph and beyond redefine aeronautical challenges, including wind effects, materials, and the quest for efficient jet propulsion, with notes on testing and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Presser
Fae Gutherttig
USA
Ehanges
Split
Hs Ot Amerie
Dave
Shooting Stary
Wock
Reconstructed records for Malaya POWs delayed by war losses
On February 18 the Japanese Army permitted the AIF to attempt recovery of Malaya POW records. Many records were damaged or incomplete and some thrown away, but about 000 of the troopers’ accounts were reconstituted. The Changi POW camp records and pay ledgers were reorganized, with funds used to supplement rations. Completion aimed for discharge accounts to be finalized promptly after return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
AIF
Changi
Seit
Sapnem
Bay Offce
Parmasier
Ind
Indore
Fim
Lelgere
Adam
Cardi
Timber Display Opens With Mrs Whibley Attending
An official opening for a timber exhibit featured Mrs H C Whibley and Lt Webb among attendees. A moving picture about timber was shown, with remarks praising the display’s value and educational merit. The event concluded with plans to share the exhibit publicly and a subsequent Sunday viewing in Ingham for local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Whibley
Stette
Lt. Webb
Chalom
Hi March
Ingham
Sugar Stocks Rise in Innisfail District Mills
Sugar stocks in Innisfail district rise as mills stockpile around 25,900 tons at three mills. Inter state vessels await at Mourdyen Harbour for cargo loading. The storage equals about sixty days of output across the mills.
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Innisfail
Novanber
Tsi
Mourdyen
Three Mills
Edmonton Notes and Local Meeting Report
Edmonton notes recount a meeting at Cooper’s Hall chaired by Weston with a financial statement showing a small credit balance after a cabe order. The Beaby competition winner is noted and preparations for the next event are mentioned. Guests Mr and Mrs E Lewis hosted visitors who were recently in Brisbane and Beanomtan, with local social details included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
CWA
Cooper's Hall
Mra
Lene Sykes
Brisbane
E Lewis
Freedoms land dispute over Essendon block sale
A South Yarra woman, Mrs. M T Stephens, found a house on land resumed by the Housing Commission at Essendon. She bought the block for £112 10 shillings, but was not told of compensation terms. The Commission offered sums later increased, with arbitration possible if owners rejected offers. Officials say compensation claims are complex and run parallel to major construction.
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Essendon
Housing Commission
M.T Stephens
Alexandra Avenue
South Yarra
Abe
Hourto Commission
Stephens
Theroronger
Finger Tips Lift Out Coms Ged Advance Sulerers Op
Fragmentary text appears to discuss methods to wither up something and mentions fingertips. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable.
Scout Leader Neville Davis Remembered In Gordonvale Troop
Recurring tribute recalls Neville Davis a Scout Leader of Gordonvale Troop noted for his upright earnest service and knowledge of scouting. Funeral attendance October 1 and heartfelt sympathy from the Culrne district mark the community mourning a devoted member of the Scouting Brotherhood.
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Gordonvale
Neville Davis
Nck
Chetan
Sai
Aguas
Hereshoe
Bay
Magnetic Island
Nevile Davia
Kept Gaming House 80 ATL Forfeited Innispail
November report notes forfeiture of kept gaming house at 80 Atlanta forfeit. Pater at Bittner in a case involving betting sheets and a suspect identified as Mr RC F Byrne. Prosecutor R Gana led proceedings with police involvement.
Molloy Community Notes From November Meeting
A November meeting of the Molloy CWA ice branch was held on October 31 with Mrs. Freeman presiding. Attendees discussed support for service members, plans for memorials, and reunions in England, while recognizing released prisoners of war and welcoming returning locals. Various residents, friends, and families were noted for recent visits, travels, and hospital stays, including former POWs and family gatherings around Molloy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
England
Etteid
Sant
Textile industry attitude toward Japan in wartime
The Textile Export Association of the United States urged the United States and Allied Nations to define and reveal their attitude toward Japan's wartime textile industry. A portion of the report blames delays on manufacturers and calls for a three-man commission to assess damage to textile machinery and determine what must be rebuilt. The piece notes bombs damaged looms, spindles, and equipment, and discusses plans to maintain employment and supply Japan’s own needs with limited exports.
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New York Times
New York Herald Tribune
Textile Export Association of
United States
Herald Tribune
Japan
Jenene Eotog
Eamble
Bea
Rome
Hream
Sailare
BEN Sme
Great Britain
Eller
Enfton
Ben Teytie
Kieron
Fragmentary note on radiation concern at Suave yard
A terse fragment notes concerns about radiation exposure at the Suave yard, mentioning a need for verification by a committee. The readable text hints at safety questions and potential testing, but details and exact actions remain unclear.
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Wyper
Nee Maplesd
Lineal Popes
Fats Tie Ami
Feree
Tad
Wyper Brothers
Shields
Sheridan Streets
Pat Cairns
PO Bos
le Parma
Mausery Amd
Ier
R & Son Pro
Sro
Salartast Creek Road
Wewitlar
Sonbane
Désertators
Yauamall
Oldsmorre
Portiac — Guies Suit
Cupwuac
Redford
EMC
Wen
the Harris Family
Stanley Brogden
ALF
Malaya
AM Frisow
Eran Trakere
tEds Langioa
Anelten
Ana Rape
Lowboys
Meatral
Tus Inn
Sithy Pracrie Mirror
Ounp
Candlewick Chenille
A. J. Draper
Abbott Street
Cairns
Spence Street
Dintrict
Zee Aus
Molloy
Ura
Ldlere
Towle
Batiaine
Mire
Mev Curley
Carbine Puting Beareer
Clare
Gure
Tanzania
Sorensen
Mareeba
Jacheon Mee
M. McNamara
Mion
Jack Og
Sige
Hoakine
Jule Werson
Harry
Han
Amughier
Andrehlde
Crowley
Peters
Dometic
M. de Tournouer
Macha
Merrétey
Me . Andrews Mosman
Ann
John
Mira
W. Tye
Vial
Assaila Meeting
Mita
Ube
Williams
DODGE
Plymouth
Yongeburra
Rel -Tar
C.T. Sue San
Spence Si
Ellwood Meters
Atherton
Sue Sen
W. J. Branton
Mossman
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