Territory visitor recalls Cloncurry days and wartime raid
A former Cloncurry resident, after over 30 years away, revisits the town and recalls its flourishing copper boom and local shops. He recounts Katherine’s wartime bombing by Japanese planes, civilian evacuations, and Territory rationing, then plans to return to Normanton to prospect in Croydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloncurry
Bill Phillips
Hotes
John Lobston
Prince of Wales
Ell Strover
Werial
Corcoran
Royal
Ek McCarthy
Ee Bros
Drury Bros
Greg Ing
Norman
Dick Parker
George Logai
Fiveabba
Brisbane
Northern Territory
Katherine
McKenzie Elig
Les Face
Binglom Jim
Normanton
Croydon
Fashion and tailoring trends spark revival in Manchester
A Manchester Evening Chronicle reader notes a revival of sartorial repairs and antique garments. The piece mentions pet gardening salts, wives' influence, and a tailor repairing a 63 year old dressing gown, reflecting a wider return of vintage styles to menders and valet services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Evening Chronicle
Sherlock Haimes
TWO HARBOURS OF JAPAN
A detailed look at Yokohama Kobe and Osaka harbours, their fortifications, ethnic mix, and military significance. The piece describes breakwaters, urban contrasts, foreign influence, and the potential impact of air attacks on Japan’s coastal cities amid wartime tensions. It also touches on diamond industry relevance to war efforts and a remark by Dr Tuan on Chinese women's empowerment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Commandore Perry
Yokohama
Tokyo
Japan
Aailors
Kobe
Osaka
Mt Rokko
Sounayama Park
Australia
United Natis Centre
British Commonwealth
Belgian Congo
South Africa
West Africa
Angola
Brazil
British Guiana
Europe
Low Countries
France
Bazil
Diamond Trading Company
South America
Canada
Britain
Russia
London
United Nations
Dr Tuan
Sydney
Cumberland
Country Women’s Association
New Ching
New Tote Cairo Innovation in Racecourse Betting
Cairo authorities unveil a twin tote system for horse racing betting. Backers wager on two horses in the same race with first or second and third places required for wins. Government supervised, betting closes 15 minutes before each race, with investment volumes announced to the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caird
Egypt
Cairo
Rute
Chiles
Faked Foods in Britain Court Cases Exposed Racket
A London laboratory analysis reveals widespread fake foods used as substitutes for scarce staples. Tests show sugar substitutes mainly water with saccharine and milk tea substitutes made from dried skimmed milk powder and sugar, with prices misrepresented and customers overcharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Reynolds
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Julia Creek Carrar
Ilfracombe
Edkins Marbash & Company Ltd
ARS
Yokoiama
Kamon-yama
Sakuragicho Station
Lor Li Kamon-no-kami
Crown Jewels OF Industry
Wen
THE
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Aunt Mary
Aridas
Paton and Baldwin Knitting
P. O. Box
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