Legacy for Distressed Diggers and Town Sights
A Brisbane segment notes estate legacies to the Nandah Northgate Distress Fund. It praises digger support and mentions a forthcoming Anzac memorial book. Taringa is renamed Kingsholme in memory of King George V as notices invite returned soldiers to apply to the Home for Aged Diggers.
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T. E. Ham
Nandah-Northgate
League
Ham
Queensland
Dmever
Ane
Thomas Percy
Anzac Memorial
Brisbane
Anzeac
AIF
Taringa
Kingsholme
George V
Ether Surgery Breakthrough in England 1846
A historical note states Ether was first used to perform an operation in England in 1846. The text mentions large smokes have hips and that most have legs with pelvic joins to the hips, describing anatomical features in concise terms.
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England
Coronation Programme Preserves Empire Ceremony Details
The official Coronation souvenir outlines the May 2 event in Westminster Abbey with Royal Coat of Arms cover. It notes limited in-person attendance, radio broadcasts, Empire unity, and a pictorial Buckingham Palace view. It includes the procession description, investiture, and a history tracing the Crown's descent from 1066 to the present.
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Times
Empire
Westminster Abbey
John Drinkwater
Buckingham Palace
Heck
United
Elizabeth
Margaret
Jutland
Ameswal
London
Canterbury
Gerald Wollaston
York
Tudor
Stuart
Hanover
How True They Are French Proverbs and Sayings
A selection of French country proverbs and sayings reflects common sense and distrust of lawsuits. It notes lively social life with drinking and meals and highlights maxims about health, temperance, judgment, and prudence in daily life. The collection includes lines on winning a lawsuit, misfortune from court, diet, and cautious speech.
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Frias
Paris Exposition 1937 Sports Event Highlights Set
The Paris International Exposition of 1937 opens May 1 featuring over 100 events across 40 sports federations. Highlights include eight world championships in fencing weight lifting wrestling boxing and more, with 25 000 gymnasts and teams from around the world. The event venues include the Grand Palais and a new stadium, with competitions from rugby to motor racing and a special all Europe versus United States athletics clash.
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Paris
British Empire
England
Wales
Australia
France
Europe
United States of America
de Paris
Glasgow
Grand Palais
New Ideas on Maternity Divide Nazi Officials and Press
The article reports on high level discussions about motherhood and family policy. Himmler calls for institutions for unmarried mothers while Ley rejects outdated views. The journal Race pushes acceptance of births by all married women noting shortages of husbands and potential for children.
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Himmler
Dr. Ley
Sun’s light and motion puzzle explained
A reader notes the sun is 92 million miles away and its rays take eight minutes thirty seconds to reach Earth. In that time the sun appears to have moved, making it seem as if two suns occupy the same spot due to our planet’s perspective and the light travel delay.
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Charlevele Times” Pty
P.G. Box
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the Charleville Times Pty. Ltd
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South-Western
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