ATC Parade Highlights Cadet Attendance and Postwar Plans
Squadron Leader F H Lasie praised strong ATC turnout at the parade and outlined postwar aims. A D Callow noted the squadron’s link to 2% OBU and emphasized cadets’ aviation interest, discipline, and potential entry into the permanent air force as the nucleus of future recruiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Instrumit
F H Lasie
el Estes
A D. Callow
ATC
Air Training Corps
Callow
Calin
Luke
Air Tiree
Aeures
Auit
Callowae
Cate
Tor
iLhom
RAAF
Lewes
Callee Ad Bia
Reed
RAAP
Taylor
Green Tslan
Jennie
Catalina
Paddy Niel
BAA
Simasit
Stanley
Moris
Tigre Borat
Squadron History Review Honors fallen and service names
Squadron Leader Leste Rio reviewed the squadron history noting 430 radete since May 194, with 67 killed in action, 43 air crew, nine casualties. Names were read and a minute of silence held. The session recalled cadets, formation days, and cooperation with RAF allies, Navy and Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leste Rio
Radete
RAAF
Onour
Lente
Ro Morris
C. Clarkson
Jennings
Searle
G Gummin
Keith McDonnell
Forkimar Abn
Queemaland
Brn
Catet Pamkine
ALA
Marine Section
AOC
Navy Army
VDC
Itle
Compeet
Mg Tasti
VC Clarkson
Rte
Clarkson Jalua
Bavadron
G. Mason
Sauedron
Bumpe
Air Prince
Hed Beer
Mosman Cinderellas Ball Draws Large Crowd and Funds
The Mosman school held its annual Cinderella Bull on November 1, drawing many visitors and raising 1927 in takings. Children in colorful costumes performed grand dances and songs by senior and junior choirs while door prizes added to the excitement. Local Rotary and RAAF representatives praised the event, with ATC support highlighted and anecdotes from cadets about camps and aviation training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossman
Rocky Point
Crawford and Hassett
J. Cowe
KC. Whealer
W. Hassett
Racketeering Heart Disease Insurance Swindle Exposed
An extensive 1930s fraud scheme used fake heart disease claims to swindle insurance firms. Lawyers coached claimants and doctors, with both men and women feigning heart attacks to trigger payouts. The racket spread across firms, involved deception at medical exams, and even misled victims into permanent heart illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munareas Et Tmeuranas
Aniiere
Armilar
Taraiat
Will
Newpith
Weil
Oetars
Eliente Betore Lem
Wren
Iirtim
Beartty
War and jobs inajury era message from Merhan
Merhan, a Harbour Board member from Mareeba, urges focus on production to end unemployment after wartime boom. He argues government policies stifle jobs and prevent feeding starving millions, warning Australia risks becoming another America if production remains idle. November 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australis
Mmy Beause
America
Merhan
Mareeba
Corn industry research hints at future fibre from grain
The Corn Industries Research Foundation reports a shift in funding toward developing fibre from corn kernels. Scientists at MIT are noted for long-term work on transforming hydrogen and carbon structures in corn into new materials. The piece mentions bacterial processes and potential polymer blends, with advances expected to arise from university labs and fellowships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Industries Rewnargh Foundation
Andina Teene
Ns Freeney Etait
Salventie Ander
Natural Scince
Chinstan Science Monitor
Sarki
Hydro Fen
Mayer
Ake
Mars
Foundation
Arma
Imap
Kerr
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Welcome Home Richard Young Honored at Port Douglas Gathering
Port Douglas held a welcome home event for Lt. Richard Young, returning after three and a half years overseas. He spoke on his service including time in the RAAF from 1944, with tours in Scotland, England, and India, and thanked the Australian Red Cross staff who supported him in hospital. Local officials and groups such as CWA and the Douay Shire Patriotic Fund attended, with musical numbers, suppers, and community singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Douglas
Satur
Can Polly
Hevoolia
Welcormed
Richard Young Heek
Ennand
RAAF
Cenatia
Rommplele
Felning
Scotland
England
India
Yenus
Sehout
Yeacher
Port Bouchan
Par Foreman Cwa
Douay Shire
K Groves
Cape Rye
Harr
Zoning clash and bread quality worries in Brisbane
Brisbane notes from our correspondent discuss zoning policy and bread quality claims affecting bakers. The report cites public reaction to price controls on land, housing shortages, and unemployment fears as part of a broader critique, plus commentary on patriotism and event crowds at local fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Hanlon
Sonia Seaple
Westend
Potentiel Agepepsa
Fim
Israeites
Baker
Footon
Weiner
Federal Treasury
Australis
Walt
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Ole Distiere
Colgate
Bermaneh Hywiwee
Timiah Fe
REGIA
Wyper Brothers Ltd
Shields
Repidan
Catrns
ASTOR
Don. Radio
4010 Corporation
C.T. Sue San
Spence Sr
Cairns
Ellwood Motors
Atheron
Sue San's
Edith-sireel
Innistall
W. J. Brunton
AIR Training Corps Uival
Equadron Mytory
Pat Jensen
Mossman News
Mosman Alp
Rotary
Frank Moody
Isi
No .2
Fd Anderson
Atherton
Marere Drome
Lent
Malanda
False Cape
Nothdurst
Ho Lane
Boston
Canefeld
Mosman
Allen Mathews
Townsville
Quadron
Anderson
Ts Early Ye
O'Mara
Anothter Rayn
Megaman
Blake
Yreanure
Cig
Pawengar
Andreassen
Richarison
Melbourne
Carr
Nps
McAulfie
Ana
Houday
Bowen
Sesael
Joan
Cand Drughyr
Cooktown
Halidays
Carol
Brian
Mar
Pete
Mills
Berne
Kay
Pia Vonvare
D"mcaulife
Mra
S Andrea
Mire Sireames
Mie Blake
Am” cAviite PluheLiewt
Young
Beye
Atone
Athana
Mre Davie
Henne Hote
Myc
Mrs
Furey
Vistors
Fur
Caleta
Fe Reytolie
Bowell
Mra J. Allen
Mmr Vial
Giltown
Hope Laland
Toby
Kelty
Alf Robbins
McAulife
Brad Zoning
Daily Press of Australia
Bettie Mystere
Aiam Cooper
Cooper
Ian’ Cooper
Me Cooper
Perth
Sutterna
Nyse
Bris
Otal
Canaddress Belew
Queensland Batteries
Easaree
Queensland
Blackis
Coverry
Veensland
Office & Factory
Barry Parade
Edward Trent
Brita de
Mary
Neberg
Simpson
Suvtall
Maxam
Cai Hee
Mack
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