Monash and Blamey remembered as Australian war leaders
A reminiscence fragment recounts John Monash and Arthur Blamey as dynamic World War I leaders, noting Monash’s civilian roots and near supreme command prospects. It recalls key moments, such as a pivotal council of war on the Western Front, and a personal autographs episode with Monash, highlighting his human side and enduring legacy in Australia’s military history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monash
Blamey
Paces
Argus
Aemed
Yallourn
Australia
John Monashi
London
Sir John
John
France
Jove
Mona Wing
Geary Kimpett Tal
Air League training thousands of lads in Manly origin
The Air League began eight years ago in Manly Sydney when five men formed the group to study aeroplanes. Since then about 26 000 youths have passed through the organization, which splits into Juniors ages 616 and Seniors 16 plus. Many seniors moved to the A T C, continuing in cooperation with the Air League. The ALA is voluntary and not affiliated with IAAP, with over 1 900 officers and cadets now on active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly
Sydney
A.T.C
Air League
ALA
IAAP
Dehydrated Potatoes From Kingsvale Supplying Troops
A district report notes Kingsvale dehydration plant sells dehydrated potatoes for export. Samples were dry and tasteless until boiled and soaked overnight. Packaged in four gallon tins weighing 51 pounds each, two tins per bag. One gallon absorbs ten gallons of water. Plant sources include Tasmania and other states, with shipments sent to troops overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Tasmania
Crust Formed Research Into Inigo Jones Theories
The Long Mange Weather Forecasting Trust registered in Sydney aims to fund ongoing research into Inigo Jones thesis that weather cycles recur, focusing on drought patterns and solar planetary activity. Trustees include Sir Alfred Davidson and E L Killen among prominent primary producers and officials from Bank of New South Wales, Graziers Associations, and Country Producers groups. The plan seeks at least £1250 yearly to support the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Mange
Sydney
Alfred Davidson
Bank of New South Wales
E. L. Killen
The
Graziers’ Association
F. B. Fleming
Grazier ‘Operative Shearing Company of
New South Wales
H. 8. Henley
Mll.c
Primary Producers Union
George ©. Partnam
Country Producers’ Selling Co. Ltd
Walter C. Cambridge
M.L.C
F. and
Graziers’ Association of
Only One Cow Allowed in Woodstock Township
At a Waugaela Shire meeting Mrs Carpenter was already allowed one cow and sought a second. The council, noting potential straying stock, refused permission for two cows per household. Dr Rowlands proposed an amendment but it was defeated, upholding a one cow limit per household to curb chronic stock straying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C Tor
Woodstock
Waugeela
Shearing Period Extended in New South Wales Zones 2 and 6
Weather delays in New South Wales prompted the Director-General of Manpower Mr. Worth to extend the shearing period. Grazers in Zone 2 may obtain permits to continue shearing until 16 August, and in Zone 6 until 13 September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Worth
Reform Urged In Ucp Still Carried On Soil Conservation Work
Despite the absence of manager H A Fraser and assistant Mr J Stewart from the RAAF, soil conservation research continues at NSW Soil Conservation Station the only such station in Australia. Three other officers Mewars T Taylor acting Mi place of Gauthurn L W Smith of Wagga and T Moore of Tamworth regularly visit Cowra to supervise. The resident foreman is Mr G L McLaren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A.A.F
H. A. Fraser
J. Stewart
N.S.W
Australia
T. &. Taylor
Mi Place
Gauthurn
L. W. Smith
Wagga
T. Moore
Tamworth
Cowra
Mir
G. L. McLaren
Soil Conservation Service
Ns.w
Taylor, Smith
Fraser
Stewart
Woodstock church services and village meetings update
Woodstock today holds morning services at St Brigid's Methodist and Church of England followed by an afternoon tea welcoming the new pastor Reverend Richards. A July 14 Patriotic and War Fund meeting reported credits of £153 8 1 and £11 3 2 with a £15 donation from Parmere and Settlers. Officers elected for Woodstock War Memorial Hall include President F C Rowlands and treasurer C C Duncan. two vacancies filled by Mrs Cooper and Mrs W J Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brigid's
Richards
Patriotic and War Fund
Parmere and Settlers
War Savings Campaign Committee
War Savings Groups
Woodstock War Memorial Hall
Cooper
W.J Tucker
F. C. Rowlands
C. L
Dam set to spill over as rains continue at Wyangala
The spillway at Wyangala Dam is expected to drain further in the coming days as continuous rainfall foresees higher water levels. Officer-in-charge Mr T Dillon says additional rainfall is unlikely to be averted and the dam level will rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. T. Dillon
Crookwell
Abe Che
nHi
Mr. Dillon
Comforts Fund Meeting Notice
The monthly meeting of the Comforts Fund will be held on Saturday, the 18th, at 4 pm. The notice references a Pannae event at a venue. denotations for the gift are noted.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sir John Monash
Ned Kelly
Ned Fay
Jaly
Suiiow
Ned
Kim
Peggy
Is “Toys
Andere
Kingsvale
Inigo Jones
U.cp
Church Services
War Memorial Hall
Oryer We Reform
United “Country Party
Ares
Pam
Forbes and Tomingley F
Parken
U.C.P
Friant Witlhi
Mus- CP
Council
Bec Geo Cau
U.C.B
Lnto
Mys
Rus
Dolbel
Leila
F. Burke
Renee
Lithgow
Cecil Reid
D. O'Brien
O. Hudson
E. Burke
John Dolbel
Alf May
R. White
Harry Haylan
Baby Clinic
Fraser's
Messrs
Frase
Fence Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Wyangala
Levi
Sunny Ridge
Comforts Fund
CWA
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