Prisoners of War and Civil Evacuees Noted in Australian Plans
A wartime notice outlines formation of prisoner of war and civilian evacuee measures. Names such as Mrs Nala Jonason and Mrs Antrobus appear among attendees at briefings hosted by local civic centers and leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austegian
Fuet Croe
Lee
Hercingy
Mra Wilson Wesysone
Nauire Burvaunish
Ei Crose
Chmnee van Banke
Chambars Civic Centre
la le
Canberra
Chile
Sim Americ
Tou Jenant Dick
Nala Jonason
Antrobus
Craamilithy
Mlay Lee
Mise Ha
Feos
Menitiers
Bie
Ammister United Cure
Canberra Ladies Help Lead Community Activities in July Events
The report lists a sequence of meetings and social happenings in Canberra including WAANM and church events. It notes officers elected at the UNAM election, upcoming dances at the Civie and ATAtE Ball, planed theatre offerings by Shackleton and Canberra groups, and a Jumble Sale to fund church building. It mentions attendees Mrs Allen, Mrs Curtin, Mrs May, and Miss Mare Ford among others and references a Canberra social calendar featuring concerts, dances, and literary programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sh Solders Salton and
Aten
Banitiy
2CA
Thea
Srccetary
Vexarda
Kitumton
Allen
Mra Curtin
Gyn Prine Bliniater
Atetnianee
Fran Boot Givay
Isn
UNAM
J. Swarts
Bra
Lael
Bhean
Laveleis
Andrew
Jayee
Snir -Conmus
Paul
Kingwon
Tiionilly
Ines
Mien
Unk
Céuning-ob
Shackleton
Partch
Joan Castles
Betty Prephar
Bachaim Davey Ary McGuinily
Esabel Will Vide Morgan
Keath Sullivan
Merle Hiiburoe
Joyse Marit
Misa Mare Ford
Albury
Paula Churen
Canberra
Muir
Thve
Pregada
Canberra wedding ties two families in formal Canberra ceremony
A Canberra wedding linked the Ellis and Weedger families in a formal ceremony at St Johns Canberran church. The bride Joan Ellis wore a brown frock with blue accessories, and the groom Ken Dunnett served as best man. The couple planned a honeymoon in Canberra before a reception at Hotel Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendants
Brinn Beach
Aurdie
Mise
Moira
Ella Slater
Beidegrdm
Canberra
Toner
Sargent
George's
Bastery Olay
Mu'kathison Tarver Bargent
Taunton
Are
Wade Tor
Mewlseraarrin
Y W C A Notes and Community Notices
A garbled 1910s style community bulletin lists YWCA notes, meetings, and social events. It mentions appointments, tea hours, and names of local organizers, with references to councils, grammar schools, halls, and future gatherings. The document preserves a snapshot of club activities and public notices.
Red Cross Funds for Prisoners of War
A wartime update notes Red Cross funds totaling 16.778 dollars directed to the Prisoners of War relief effort. The collection reflects restored contributions and a restatement of prior acknowledgments, with emphasis on ongoing support through the organization.
Garden Army children's competition and community garden notes
A Canberra area Garden Army contest featured judges Bry Nelson Johnson Verity Hewitt and others with under and over twelve categories. Special mentions went to several participants. Community garden work includes posters, posters, and edible donations from local groups. next Garden Army meeting set for YWCA Tuesday at 2:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Army
Aucore
Bry
Nelson Johinson
Verity Hewitt
Afr
Cos Edwards
Itveatt
Thale Docialonm
Wise
Harris
Aialle Chool
Idine Fry
Tetopee Park
MG Phalip
Ainalle Bohool
Joan McCormick
Ain
Beryl Cleaver
Terra Hight
Sevan
Turi Mureau
Kingpwton
Rootey
Kingston
Cargill
Canberra Dairy Society
Mra
Rhoobridge
New Beadden
Maar
Joan Sheale
Victoria League
Garden Plata
YWCA
Tuasay
CANTEENS YIELD PROFIT AT SYDNEY INQUIRY
In Sydney Colonel Gee reported that profits of £150,000 had built the Middle Foot canteens system over two years. About £490,000 lay on deposit, with more than £400,000 of working capital needed during a peak in the Middle East. The return of troops to Australia reduced this sum. The board discussed Best Gee Pry Ltd in camera and plans to meet in Melbourne on July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Gee
Deposi
Middle East
Australia
Best Gee Pry, Ltd
Fr Spooner
Melbourne
Rural Industries Push for Efficient Labour
In Sydney on Tuesday the minister urged protection for primary industries to support efficient labour. He noted higher taxes on woven goods and a call for mobilizing labour from lower sectors to strengthen military tied industries, aiming to foster national spirit amid agricultural policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Harter
Dunn
Minster
Hus
Owres
Umi
Higher Subsistence Scale For Women
Announcement by Prime Minister Curtin after a War Cabinet meeting details an increase in subsistence allowances for women members of the services. The scale rises from 4 to 40 shillings for women living away from home, with payments commencing with the new year period. The government notes these increases aim to aid service personnel and their households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin Jeet
Subalasnee Siowance
Livani
Menbel
Curtio
ALF
Scratching Notes From Uneven Ledger Ahead of Licensure
Fragmented OCR notes reference dates, places, and names tied to licensing and scheduling. The text mentions prior entries, a deadline around July 4, and references to various persons and places such as Mare, Pati, Auremia, and Orvad, suggesting an administrative or transit-related record with unclear context.
Overcharging in Hotels Alleged
Melbourne reports an Amery complaint cites hotel overcharging for imported whisky at £2 and Australian whisky at 80 pence. A Pricon Communion official warned that overcharging would not be tolerated while the American Array was asked to report exploitation cases. Hotel proprietors were instructed to ensure an equitable distribution between bars and police departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Amcial
Pricon
New Powers for Women Wage Board Amended
The Employment Board gains authority to fix remuneration hours and conditions for women in industry during wartime emergency. It clarifies jurisdiction to cases where women perform work usually done by men and empowers inspections and evidence gathering. Employers must grant access to board members for inquiries in any case before the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiending
National Security
Sheriage
Ahi Bes
Simapl
Ward
Mialen
Australia
Miler
Fauthoriner
State keeps child allowances for widows pensions
Sydney reports the State Cabinet to continue payments for children in widows' pensions, despite transfer to the Commonwealth scheme. Premier McKell notes 10s per child under state pension, not covered by the Commonwealth, risking a £200,000 annual shortfall. Payments to widows to resume the fortnight after Commonwealth payments begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tomor
McKulli
Commonwealth
Wheat excess payments set at two bushels per excess wheat
The Minister for Commerce Mr Scully announced a payment of two a bushel for wheat grown by farmers on areas exceeding their licensed allotment under the wheat stabilization scheme. An estimated 300 000 to 400 000 bushels are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Scully
The Four Points of a Good Cough Remedy
The article lists four factors of a good family cough remedy promising quick relief for parents and children. It claims to ease coughs with simple ingredients and hints at a ready plan from a chemist, though the readable text is garbled.
Unclear fragment hints at June Britannia event
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a June date and British ties but lacks concrete details or identifiable names, places, or actions. The readable parts point to a possible event or caption but no verifiable facts to anchor a full summary.
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Young
J. B
Nestle
Commonwealth Prices Commissioner
Tura Reek
Rene
Westle's Gift Department
Guarga St
Usr
Chatr Quay
Lysaght
Isede Rae Oh
Lysaght Brothers & Company Pty. Limited
Bridge
ECF
Lyaaght ET
Federal Capital Press
SS. & A. Family Guild
Yale
Monsey
Cinavon
Feular
Odlontaus
Musc
Chidney
Witlinetan
Vey
Sturtyat
Fovre
Apt
Dante Ff
Hotel Kingston
Glenmcaxers
Fatebath
Cpe
Wally Hipgw
Lll
Eneos
Albert Fla
Eel
Cooke
Green
Doll
Myine
Albert Jannaca
Cechina
Oma
Nisha
Cenura
Misa Campbell Manuka
Li Hughes
Mlany Larris
Fywnwick
Act
JL Maloon
Techinical College
Han
Leila Metigieg
China
Bevan’'E
Goulburn
Abe
Ellis —Weedger
Joan
Sheam Mire
WG Woo
Stuadron Lander
Pra Killa
Dr. L. Elis
Wael Wahi
Y.W.C.A. Notes
Thomas Bynes
Anth Thapeine
Pratar
Ihankee
Tleswona Aburvisnee
Marie
Tiveriatn
Mow
Dales
Pep Girie
Birks
Danie
Tiape
RED Cross
Prisoners OF War Fund
Pvpstat
Bta
University Collere
Ole Civic Centra Stella
Manila
Kingaton Stair
Adam Ingram
National
Counc
A.B.C
Touday
Priorensington Maeple
Big Mat
Pati
Nechanary
Etalon
Auremia
Employment Board
Obys
Clifford Love & CO Ltd
Atte ‘Unk
Crattn
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