Australians Return to Sharon Valley Front in Crusader Legacy
Australian troops return after two decades to Sharon Valley in a story linking the Light Horse regiments with historic routes near Jaffa and Jerusalem. The piece notes Jewish colonists using modern farm tools while Arab drivers till fields, and describes extensive orchards and vineyards around Richon Le Zion with landmarks from ancient and biblical eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Valley of the Rose
Jaffa
Alf
Zion
Shal
Jerusalem
Richon
Origins and meaning of the term lance corporal
The piece traces the term lance corporal from medieval origins as a broken lance or damaged trooper to its modern use in the Australian Imperial Force. It notes the evolution from dismounted trooper to infantry rank, and explains the chevron insignia and pay differences between a lance corporal and a corporal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingleburn
Puckapunyal
Lanspecade
Lancia Spezzata
Frances Grose
King Hitler to Enter London in April
A sensational note in the Sunday Sun reports Adolf Hitler, here named Adolf 1, will make a triumphal entry into London in April. The column credits Bill Mallory Frosslart with the scoop and frames the event as historic and dramatic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Adolf 1
London
Bill Mallory Frosslart
Mock World War II Pageant Planned For London Arrival
A forwarded dispatch claims British officials know of a German mock invasion planned for April 1. The proposed procession features Goebbels as Harold, Goering leading with an umbrella, Churchill in an iron cage, and schoolchildren holidaying in Adolf Hall while singing a pro Nazi chorus.
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Secret Service
Adolf the Conqueror
Southend
Hastings
Goebbels
Harold
London
Shepherds Ple
County Council
Tower of London
Clapham Common
ALF
Prand
Goering
Chmanberinin
Umberella
Hitler
Ifr
Churchill
Addy I
Royal Adolf Hall
Hell Hitler
Minutes of Mount Isa Mines committee meeting February 18 1939
Eleven members met in the Permanent Mess Coffe Room Mount Isa Mines Limited. Business covered opening silence for fallen comrades. previous minutes confirmed. lengthy correspondence received. a deputation to discuss a Diggers race meeting planned. financials show £83 15s 11d credit, receipts £20 19s, expenditure £4 9s 10d, balance £98 13s 10d. loans £38 10s. audit deficiency £3 17s 5d. plan to interview executives. transfer of £80 to fixed deposit for six months. capitation fees and outstanding account (£7 6d) for payment pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffe Room
Mount Isa, Mines Limited
W. T. Russell
Messra P. Key
T. Cain
Messrs
H. Alberg
J. Holm
J. Kay
P. Kay
C. Gray
Bank of New South Wales
A. Mills
Memorial Hall Committee Expands as Anzac Day Procedure Sought
The meeting resolved to hand correspondence to the Hall Committee for a speedy Memorial Hall erection. C Gray G Ogilvie and H Parker were added to the committee. The secretary was told to contact the State Secretary in Brisbane for Anzac Day procedure this year. A vote of thanks closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
C. Gray
G. Ogilvie
H. Parker
Brisbane
Messrs
P. Kay
J. Holm
Origin and value of Phlox in autumn gardens
The piece surveys Phlox origins noting most species are North American with Phlox paniculata introduced to England in 1732 by Dr. James Sherard. It highlights autumn flowering varieties, sizes from dwarf to tall, and other garden stars like Phlox Drummondii, plus a plant list for seasonable planting and vegetables and flowers for the garden. It also includes a brief racing note comparing High Caste and Ajax with records from two-year-old seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World
Asia
North America
James Sherard
Ajax and High Caste Vie for Sires Produce and Champagne Stakes
The report notes Ajax dominated the three year old class with wins in the Sires Produce Stakes and other major races including Rosehill Guineas and Caulfield Guineas, while High Caste, midway through his three year old season, has ten wins from sixteen starts and eyes similar targets. Both fill key roles in the Flemington and Randwick meetings with future contests anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Caste
Ajax
New Zealand
Australia
Caul
Field
Flemington
Randwick
Reading
Warwick Farm
Caulfield
Increase in New Business for 1939 by AMP Society
The Australian Mutual Provident Society reports total new business for 1939 at £99,419 87 in the ordinary department and £983,743 in the Industrial department, totaling £29,403 3? for the year, up £15,268 630 from 1938, marking a new record and noting new life assurance effected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Mutual Provide Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
ARTCO
Hibiscus
DOVER
Gensland Pastoral Supplies
Aridas
Hemdereons
Henderson
Danbury
Sik
PIONE
Valley OF Sharon
Crusaders
King Hitler
Adolf
Mount Isa
Endre
Cloncurry
Clare Maiden
Kerry Flying Handicap
N.Q.R.A
ST. Patrick's Day Handicam
Retary
Mt. Isa Club
P.m
J. Bulle
Ts ’ Pelnt
Memorial HA
Leichhardt Stores
Rambay Street
Cloncure
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