October 1940 Cloncurry meeting minutes and Red Cross notes
Regular monthly Committee meeting held October 6 1940 in the Ambulance room with L A Kerr as chairman and 10 others. Superintendent granted one month leave. financials show income £105 1s 3d and balance £916 8s 1d with £87 14s 5d in payments. ambulance mileage 3876 miles. Red Cross Society meeting at Mrs Hensley’s Oct 15 approved minutes, thanked donors, planned Bushman's Carnival Boxing Day, and next meeting set for Oct 20 at 3:30 pm. Sergeant G S Shrapnel extends thanks for gifts from Cloncurry branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Kerr
Messrs Johnson and Fengelly
Messrs Johnson and Roberts
Metasis Kennedy and Roberts
EANSO
Pengelly
Love
Mesars
Ryan
R.A Clarke
Red Cross Society
Hensley
Mesdames McLean
Walton
Miller
Lang
Clarke
Jnr
Emmet
Peace
Mesdames Gierson
Williams
Loos
McGurk
Klump
Webster
de Warren
Galligan
Rosenskjar
Clarke Snr
Leonard
Jenkins
Emmett
Nalder
Cooyal
Duchess
Kelly
Toughe
Bullec
Margaret Purtell
Australian Red Cross Society
Britain Forms War Wool Deal With South Africa
Britain signs a new wool agreement with South Africa to buy surplus greasy wool at last year’s schedule prices. The pact runs for the war plus one year after and allows reconsideration if Australia New Zealand prices change. Net profits from re sales outside the UK will be shared with the union, benefiting South African producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Union of South Africa
Australia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Union
Four Alterations to Army Boots Amid March Experience
The 129 mile NSW march from Ingleburn to Bathurst prompted four changes to the standard Army boot. Toe-cap added, sole leather thickened to 11 irons, Catlaw Bills nails shifted from outward to inward, and a toe-plate introduced. Boots should be more comfortable and durable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Ingleburn
Bathurst
Australian Comforts Fund meeting minutes in Shire Hall
Minutes of the Australian Comforts Fund meeting held in the Shire Memorial Hall on Tuesday show Mrs E Woods chairing in place of President Mrs L Shute. New members Mrs E Allen and Miss S Allen welcomed. accounts £3 18s 8d approved for payment. Donations listed from several residents. letters of appreciation to Sergeant G Shrapnel and to Mrs A Earry for a hen and rooster donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C.F
Shire Memorial Hall
E. 8. Woods
L. Shute
Mesdames Morrison
Wilmer
MacGillivray
Powell
Lang
Bonnell
Butt
Redmond
Hulbert
Bell
Harding
Atkins
Shut
Mis. Tier
Edna Wilshere
Gilmour
Greenwood
Bob Alman
C. Wraith
Malbon
Mra. Lang
Broad conditions ensure efficiency in present operations
The passage notes a wide range of conditions that guarantee efficiency in the current field of operations, highlighting how varied factors contribute to smooth performance and effective results within the organization.
Women’s Auxiliary Corps Hold Meeting and Plan Donations
Members met at the Princes of Wales Hotel on Thursday October 1st at 8 p.m. Presiding officer Mrs Lisson praised the president’s health and thanked volunteers who aided in the military ball and tea stall. They approved minutes, charity payments, and donations to Bombing Relief Fund and Cloncurry Emergency services, then adjourned to March with thanks to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Auxiliary Corps
Princes of Wales
Lisson
Bombing Relief Fund
Shute
Moore
Absolon
Cloncurry
Hunter
Burns
L. A
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Algo
Mackay
Queensland
Aridas
THE
Mount Isa Centre
Shrapnel
Australian Comforts Fond
Geoffrey Shrapnel
South Africa
Malaya
RALAF
British Malaya
Mr. Fadden
RAF
Fadden
Australian Comforts Fund
HE A.m.lp
A.mp
Society
Andrea Seeds
Life Assurance
Flinders Street
Townsville
H. A. Wheeler
Eastrasentative
BIO Talkies
Cinefound News
Popeye the Sailor
METRO
Goldwyn—Mayer
Lew Ayres
Lana Turner
Tom Brown
Keff and
Arlson
Anita Lou
Samuel Goldwyn
Joel McCrea
Walter Bren
Jascha Heifetz
Gordon Harker II
Return OF the Frog
Kane Richmond
Henry Armetta
Amanda Duff June Gale
al, Ry
Annie
Tim
Fepsodeut
Pepreriy
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