Tambo Hospital's early days and the makeshift doctors
A fragmented account recalls the precarious start of the Tambo hospital. Dr Worth left early, a local donor funded a Mary Ward, and a traveling shepherd named Hordiiard assumed care while the committee hunted for a qualified doctor. Patients faced long travel to Rockhampton, with no rail or coach service, and locals endured rough conditions as temporary arrangements persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phiser
Tambo
Mira
Mary Matibor
Mary
de. Worth
Rockhaumpton
Rockhampton
Mansion Downs
Jack Rordan
Wick Morden
Tusabo Jaat
Charg
Uwe
Beaug
Rowpilal
Hondin
Koopla
Lansdiwne
Bonds
Gordan
le Amond
Mick Sheridam
Wader
Traffocke Wacom
Twelve US destroyers to be supplied to Mexico for training
The report states twelve United States rebuilt destroyers will be supplied to Mexico solely for naval training. It mentions a German airman captured by British forces as a prisoner of war in Finden, with Pilot-Officer Basil Virgil Kerwin from Ipswich Queensland noted in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Uni
Finden
Basil Virgil Kerwin
Ipewich
Queensland
War Camp Construction Pace Praised by Senator Fol
Senator Fol reports on wartime camp construction in Australia, noting 2.77 million spent since the war began and nearly 3 million expanded in two months. He cites 18 camps with varied costs, including four over 100,000 and several between 200,000 and 300,000, highlighting rapid progress and a plan to house up to 30,000 men. He credits timely contracts and coordinated tenders for the swift program.
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War Cabinet
Australia
Frece
Senator Foll
Indi Vibcaumpa
Australia Builds War Camps Across States War Effort
Wartime camp construction across Australia totaled 52.29 million pounds allocated since the war began, funding new camps and enlarging prewar sites. Major efforts include Bowgilla Victoria 380,000 pounds and Puckapunyal Victoria 602,500, plus several NSW, WA, SA facilities with varied sums.
Mion reports death of Luftwaffe General Wolff von Stutterheim
Burlin reports General Wolff von Stutterheim of the Luftwaffe died from machine gun bullet wounds during a raid on Eugliana. The action left uncertainties about surrounding commanders and dates.
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Burlin
Mion Sai Wolff von Stutterhehn
Luftwadte
Euglana
Road works report on Marweh Aire and surrounding roads
A dated report from overseer B.S Roki details road works and surveys for Marweh Aire and adjacent routes. It notes new surveys, proposed interventions, and budget pressures from Mt Tabor and Peter Pan projects, with cautions on weather and the need to coordinate with Surrey authorities before starting any purvey.
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Marwetshire
Connell
Ube
Roki
Aire Commeil
Wednemias
Surrey
Kanda
Killarney
Creevey
Tudor
Creever
Mt. ‘Tabor
Legion
Prader Tham
Tanks by Plane Desigen for US Attracti on
Reported by columnists Drew Tearson and Robert Allen the plan calls for tanks to be carried by aircraft for United States use. Production is anticipated within months and would support a British offensive. The details include a crew and mounted machine guns, with a planned cargo and tactical fit.
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Desigen
United States
Lanka
Threwepper
Drew Tearson
Robert Allen
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Gbig
Ofc
James Mardie & Coy. Pty
Sreakfast Creek Road
Mewsteadl
Besrane
Queensland Pty. Ltd
Parry Street
Charleville
Faekmatiog
Balvard
Allis Chalmers
Nqbranch
Mwas A. Secs
Engineering
Surray Ce
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Tambo Hospital
Australasia
Brisbane
Jack Wiemeke
ROMA
Jack Wieneke
Gemuine Wieneke
Aimee
Wieneke Sindiktes
Genwine
Wieneke Siesnieg
Wieneke
Pohd
Maine
Ates
Paw Aalmoml
Saihlies Fine
Queen Street
Custom House
Department of Information
Campe
Bowegilla
Vic
Puckapunyal
N.S.W
Zagi
Tamworth
N.S. W
Flatcombe Vic
Brighton
Woodake
3.A
Redbank
Seymour
Oaklands
Melville
W. A
Fol
Victoria
Southas
Western Ave
Tasman
Tutwiy
New South
Nck
Cour
Kiby
Petetic
Lim
Cor
Mais
Alex Calcino
Aeditor
Altred Treet
Chartevit
WISE
Alfred Street
Simpson
Teria
Pautrica
Notarten
Kitin
Bria
Momentic
Athmatin
F. Williams
Welsourme Street
South
Econom
Meses
Kelly & Lewis
Kelly & Lewis Enginve
As.a Farm Machinery Pty. Ltd
Royal Exchange Building
Eagle Street
Brisban
Wwe
Warde
Charleville Times
Fone Ma
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