First aid and life saving urged in schools and society
The article argues for mandatory first aid and physiology teaching in state schools to teach children lifesaving skills. It cites animal and human examples of self defense and resilience, notes frequent injuries, and calls for weekly physiology and first aid in senior classes. It also references a President’s report on society activities and wartime relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Wagtall
Victois
Willer
Iit
Penta
Mt Iu
Evey
Hanging Co
Boy Scout
Australian airman writes of Scotland trip and Perth visit
Rod Macdonald recounts leave in Britain with Jack, visiting Nottingham Derbyshire Dewar Whisky plant in Perth and Clunie Loch Clunie. He details trains bridges at Tyne and Forth, hospitality from Scottish families, Highland dances, and planned Middle East posting with North Queensland crewmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Macdonald
King
Bergeaant Rod. Macddonal
R.A.A.F
England
Belfore
Edinburth
Segiland
Hoenibury
Nottinghan
Gunn
Grantham
Edinburgh
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Dorman Long and Co
Tyne
Harbour Bridge
Edinbugh
Perth
Firth of Forth Bridge
Jack
Dewar
Waverley
Great Britain
Station Hotel
Me Waugh
Ayl- Port
L Caveht
Blairgowrie
Bb Myrt
Stan Parker
North Queensland
Devil
Dad
Middle East
Rod
Eighth Cousins Once Removed Linked Roosevelt and Churchill
Con lin Munn of the New York Genealogical Society says President Roosevelt and Mr Churchill are eighth cousins once removed. Both descend from John Cooke who came to America aboard the Mayflower early in the 17th century. Churchill’s mother Jennie Jerome of New York is an eighth cousin of Roosevelt’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Roosevelt
Mr Churchill
Conlin Munn
New York Genealogical Society
Mr Roosevelt
John Cooke
America
Jennie Jerome
New York
Cloncurry District Hospital Receipts and Expenditure 1942
The statement records receipts and expenditures for the year ended June 30 1942. It notes approval by the hospital board and the affixing of the common seal at Cloncurry on July 14 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloncurry District Hospital
Bank Ltd
Q.N. Bank Golden Casket A
Kiss Craze Boosts War Bond Sales in Hollywood Tour
Lan Torney, a blonde film star, returns to Hollywood after a U S tour where she promoted war bonds. She reportedly sold millions in bonds, with some buyers offering up to 50 000 dollars for a kiss as part of the promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lan Torney
Hollywood
United States
Gto
Heenzo Three-in-One Remedy For Chest Nose and Throat Ailments
A vintage notice promotes Heenzo as a three in one cure for chest nose and throat issues. It claims internal use for coughs colds croup bronchitis and influenza nasal drops for catarrh and head colds and gargling for sore throats. A bottle costing 2 shillings 1 penny makes a pint of family remedy for all ages.
For Sale Items From Advocate Office Listing
For sale one dual wave mantel model wireless set in good order priced at £11. Also an ice box offered at 25 shillings. Apply at the Advocate Office for details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Julia Creek Carrar
Ilfracombe
Edkins Marsh & Company Ltd
Heeagus
RED Cross Society
Mt Isa
Oval
Ladies
Leichherdt
Ryan
Hewitson
ARP
Britain
Salford
Wallace Crockell
Mra M. Taylor
A. Stone
Dennis Tingle
Dennis
A.A.P
Mes
Senger
Chilblaing
Rory O'Moores
Gay Gordons
Scotland
Bournemouth
Reids
Lyndhurst
Grant Dalton
Salisbury
London
Cloncurry
Savings Bank
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Austra
Aunt Mary
P. O. Box
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