One Armed Button Tale Spans War and Rescue
The report details Major General Sulton famed for a heroic one armed button, his wartime actions with Royal Engineers in Gallipoli, and later travels to China aiding modernization. It notes a fatal accident at the hospital after an ambulance mishap and a compound fracture of the right large toe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulton
Hongkong
Royal Engineers
Gallipoli
Kisa
China
Ching Im
Gution
Gevpest
J Hoparty
Chanede Biations Yeuscount
Jank
Wile Haim
Joe
Dian
Megorty
Vitamin A Rich Dishes Boost Night Adaptation
A historical guide promotes vitamin A to improve dark adaptation and bolster resistance to colds. It highlights carrots, cabbage, spinach, apricots, and dairy as key sources and provides recipes like Carrot and Rice Casserole and a tongue dish built around vitamin A rich ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waruram Analtions
Carrie
Cainning
Cloncurry ACP Branch Adopts Uniforms for Corporal Chanel
A fragmented note from the Cloncurry branch of the ACP shows a request or pledge to fund uniforms. The message references Corporal Chanel and the aim to keep loyal topics in touch, with a May date and post designation noted as No. 7 Post.
Of Interest To Women in a Queensland Town
A long list of local residents and visitors outlines social news from a town in Queensland. It mentions marriages, engagements, holidays, and arrivals including Mrs Garland, Mr and Mrs Surtétt, Mr Alf Burns, Mr Jones, and Corporal Alec MacOilibrey among others. The piece notes travel to Brisbane and Melbourne, visits to Arvoldie, Me sa to view star YM, and a police constable Damien Patsick Howard’s reported case, with community activity and holiday plans throughout the week.
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Anday
Wiles
Wiker
Gwen Bey
Theoneymoon
Richton
Bingert
Surtétt
Mien
Arvolie
Marden
Melbourn
Iit
Alf
Burnes
Jocal Hospital
Fim
Predy Ratory
Mx J
Betty Evans
Ariebore
Don
B. Tier
Richmond
Crissy Eragee
Nainby
Hotiday
Ste
Hecon
Bal
Isghtmore
Grasset
Nella
L. Whitman
Almo Vlatieet
H. Sulbert
Wynberg
Alec. MacOilibrey
RAAF
Ah Prestal
Pacent
Dudley Mavaloren
Im Jone
Midsie East
Deep
Parerite
Tom Sones
Hi. Hulbert
Hulbert
Butler
Gleave
Woltov
Mire
Brute
Mira
Matthews
Mes Gweenvy
Queen's Hotell
reburTes
Selbelee du Monier
Mire Wilmer
Brisco
Damien Patsick Howard
Teemerly
Beth Ane
Pattok Howard
Queensland
Taspeoke Howard
Glencurry
Rose OF
Buunday
Olive
Benwell
Holuisy Wits
Engagement Notice for Miss Menridtia Jane Tonty
An engagement is announced between Miss Menridtia Jane Tonty daughter of Mr and Mrs George Robinson Clonturry and Mr Ernest Percy James Morris of the Radway Department Clon cutsy Hourth gon son of Mr and Mrs T Marrig Cairns.
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Menridtia Jane_tonty
George
Robertaon
Clonturry
Frnest Percy James Morris
Radway
Clon
T. Marrig
Cairns
Fashion advice from England on wartime dress and coupons
A visiting expert from England offers tips on conserving clothes during coupons era. She stresses not wearing good clothes at home, using stand ins from wardrobes, and mixing casual yet comfortable outfits. She notes updated sleeve lengths, pocket styles, and wartime fashion changes without heavy formality.
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England
Shawn
Dave Owl
Moon Variety Promises Wide Spring Summer Fashion Range
Overseas buyers report abundant fashion options for spring and summer. Expect plaid plains checks and stripes with light-weight materials including featherweight tweeds. Young and old can find dresses in many colors and weights as Jersey knits return in black with jewel tones and pastels for resort wear.
Australian Women Engineers Spur Nightshift Aircraft Work
In Queensland a surge of female mechanics now fills Air Force workshop roles with 100 women at a base. They wear overalls and berets, begin at 8 am, and work until sunset, disassembling and repairing damaged planes, aided by ground staff to expedite service where needed. Many have prior experience with engines or machinery, proving capable in delicate tasks.
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Samme
Queensland
Connie Jordan
Air Force
Astreliam Air Base
Experiece
Motor Cara
Informal Concert at WR A H by American Dance Orchestra
Informal concert at WR A H featured the American dance orchestra entertaining the Commanding Officers and guests on Saturday. Led by Sargeant I Terry, with Major W T Blake and many private participants, the event included 15 popular pieces and light comic numbers. The program concluded with a festive mood as soldiers and guests enjoyed music before departure of US and Australian troops.
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Amstican
Serenadad
J. Tanden
Firat Leut al, Beek
Special Services
Command
Tampa
Ataaine Urtas
Sargeant I. Terry
Wi Ve Blower
Fame
Wall Cornet Aoloy
Carparral ‘Thomas
Pri Vate C. Sutton
Wedding at Andrew's Church of England
A late Saturday ceremony united Elizabeth Beth Shira daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernid Tree Abe Streak Cloncurry with John Jedatton of Ipswich. The bride wore white Brodet Anglaise and tulle with pink flowers, carried white comes, and was attended by her twin sisters Meryl and Tean in white organdie. Brides brothers Heyvod Bernard and Best Wintine served as best man and groomsman. A reception for about 50 guests followed at Mrs W Smith's residence. Rev Bro Drury officiated at the breakfast in the lounge with decorated tables and wedding cake as the highlight.
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Andrew
Church of England
Chunewrry
Wilzabeth
Beth
Shira
Bernid
Abe Streak
Cloncurry
John
Ipawich
Rey
Bro
Rary Offerted
Mra C. de Wareren
Slater
Meryl
Tean
Allie
Bernard
Wintine
Croomaman
Mra O. Allen
Rome
W. Smith
Uhr
Brest
Miller
Bro. Drury
Lange Exowd
Mes J. de Warren
Planta
Mir
Rowe
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Row Presbytiiuan & Slethodist Schools' Association
Campbell
Queen Treet
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Religious
ST Andrews
Chun
Evens Ks
Crdach
Vicks
Mount Isa
Julia Creek
Federal Methodist Inland ‘Pission
Alniater Rey
Fletcher
Clongurrt Advocate
Tau
J. Toorey
Eloncumry
Persuns
W, Welpman
Tommy's Creek
Lk. Hite
Pomsowa
Ama
Mera
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North
Waar
Post Office Hotel
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R.A
Mater L.M
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Anid
Betty
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Ted
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Matloa
T. Yonen
Ain
Jones
Aon
Privars
Jim Jones
Howe
Nina
Fred Brodie
Brodie
Fost Omg
Lorraine Stale How
Ter Jameson
Lation
Waa
Walter
Sialon
W. Keyes
Glen Tale
Was & Visltor
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