RAAF Awards and Commendations Listed in Governor-General Note
The Acting Governor-General advised that His Majesty approved RAAF awards featuring Wing Commander Claude Henry Carey Thompson of Bunbury, Squadron Leader Reginald Welder Harrison of Glen Iris, and many other officers across Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide. Medals include the Air Force Medal for Thomas Wellesley and multiple commendations for service across Australian bases, with names spanning Tasmanian and Western Australian locations.
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Arm Force cRobs
Claude Henry Carey
Thompson Bunbury
Reginald Witla Welder Harrison
Glen Iria
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Laaity Jeck Aubrey Wen
Sydney
Lander
Yander
David Leon Pank
de Costa Parke
Landes Edward
Jeffereen
Gordon Kitchener Worley
Spewich
Zal Warge Wears
Alban Keith Morrell
Northam
W.A
Albert Charla Gray
Blakehurst
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Child floats in river for hours before rescue in Brisbane
A child spent three hours in the Brisbane River before being found and rescued alive. Paramedics attempted resuscitation at the scene, but the child was later admitted to Brisbane Children's Hospital as a precaution. The incident prompted police and emergency crews to secure the area and review river safety protocols.
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Brisbane
Bybil Baumann
Brisbane Children's Hospital
Sermon Links Life Worth to Time and Faith
In a Canberra church sermon Archdeacon Harrison urged that life’s value lies in personal virtue and service to God. He warned against fleeting moments and stressed that choices shape eternity, urging meditation and devotion amid modern pace. New Year’s services at Braddon and Braddon churches closed with prayers for guidance.
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Inet
Robertson
Nime
Mare
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Mina
Naka
Eiveryone
Tima
Dapade
Steve Gunes
Wena Prina
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Prise
St Antons
Bradkin's
Braddon
Promoted to Field Marshal in London Ratings
General Bh ey hartland Wilson promoted to Field Marshal in London ceremony. Churchill era style phrasing notes his latest military upgrade and official recognition as a top commander.
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London
Bhey Hartland Wilson
New Year Repatriation Efforts Highlight ACT Committee
A-C T Repatriation Local Committee president urges Canberra leaders to ready the ACT for repatriation efforts. He calls for prompt mobilization of personnel on service and stresses efficient coordination with ACT authorities to resist tarnish and ensure a smooth process into the new year.
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Australian Capital Territory
A-C-T
W Crawford
Vis
ACT
Provin
Canberra
Sascena Tarnish
Tng
Hs Committee
Gordon Witnadiataly
Eythe
Ring Bae
Panama Crisis and Constitutional Assembly Election Plans
Fragmented OCR notes describe political tensions in Panama with references to a May 1940 election for a new Constitutional Assembly, a coup history, and calls for constitutional leadership. Also shows unrelated housing ads and a public notice seeking naturalisation in Australia. The fragmentary text mentions LaGuardia and international concerns over the Panama Canal.
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Mungay
Panama
Canal
United States
Tel
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