British Troops Readied for Defence in Palestine Maneuver
DESPATCHED BY THE COMMONWEALTH DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION British forces form a defensive perimeter in southern Palestine. Australians dig weapon pits and crawl trenches while engineers lay anti-tank mines and wire entanglements. Air activity by the R A F continues with anti aircraft posts in place as a desert exercise progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariel
Efiner Wank
Beersheba
Palestine
O Brigade
War Era Shire Motions From Tungamah Council Meeting
Council members discuss flag flying at Shire Hall on Mondays and war occasions. Engineered road work between Goulding and Hargrave and boundary road inspection. Crossings requested at Katamatite shop front and pole auction near St James. Dempster contract issues and road works in Cobram to be assessed. Fire plug signs to be completed in Cobram. Water conveyance permission across N and S roads Boosay to fill a dam under supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tungamah Council
Meebers
Ryan
Gemmell
Shire Hall
R. T. Ryan
Kelly
Goulding
Hargrave
Crs
Mills
Christie
Hughes
Varieties of Roses and Kitchen Garden Notes
Rose varieties include climbing forms like Etoile de Hollande Lorraine Lee and Countess of Stradbroke along with minis Ellen Poulsen and Orange Triumph. The Kitchen Garden section covers fruit trees and bushes best suited for next weeks planting, especially apples, apricots, peaches, and nectarines, with specific varieties named for regional suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etoile de Hollande
Lorraine Lee
van Rossem
Ellen Poulsen
Countess of Stradbroke
Paul
Chatillon
Dolly Varden
Ellen Pot
Andre Lenoblee
Ranoncule
Ard Breds
D.T. Poulsen
Eblouissant
Edith Cavell
Fi Leddy
Kirsten Poulsen
Lady Reading
Katherne Ze
Seston
Jonathan
Rome
Moorpark
Ollin
Blenheim
Tilton
Brigg
Hale
Angie
Elberta Ee
Lettuce Potnters 9 berries Gonsherrien fruits
Prickly globe varieties Sow Hisait 4 sh Went and Lettuce Potnters 9 berries Gonsherrien fruits noted in fragmented text with few readable terms and no clear event or outcome.
Shire Clerk resigns at Berrigan meeting
The Berrigan shire council accepted the resignation of Clerk R. J. Barrett during Monday’s session. Barrett stated his departure came with wartime service obligations, while the council praised his excellent work and noted successors would be sought to serve the shire in the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrigan
Gun
R. J. Baret
RAAF
Barrett
Shire
Granien
la Secon Vagg
Ryan
Coldwell
Niger
Dreamy Days and Thrilling Advertises in Advent Berry
A fragmented review notes a July 13 picture day and a stage piece featuring a river setting and romantic comedy elements. It mentions actors such as Richard Thorpe and others in a dramatic, period-accurate performance with scenic fidelity and costume detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vascally
Toekcy
Richad Thorpe
Renu
Romeo
Mickey Us Hus
Envelopes Prize Winners At Cobram Competition
Prize winners listed for envelope competition with entries such as No 103 and No 28, including items like crystal bowl, wine, groceries, stockings, and crystal serviette rings. Several numbers are marked unclaimed and notes reference R Pullar and unclaimed prizes. Printed and published by Devi Vivian Ronald Rosa for R and D.V. Room at Station Street Cobram in Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osta
Mus Coson
R. Pullar
Devi Vivian Ronald Rosa
D.V
Row Bros
Cobram
Victorta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vortes
Amon Clant Farm Pty
Lta
Ormond SE
Ancy Crockery
Brunswick Station
Aubert Street
West Branwior
Gus Bergin
Fomerly
J. J. Oconnor
General Carrier
Inon
Mar
Mary't Baking
Gillock & Co
Sydney
Srange
Queensland
By Lon L. Idriess
High Street
Dept. of Public Works
Weill
Australia
Roe
Leon
T. Goulding
Oes Aina
Race
Delivery Boots
Addres Labels
Alf
The
Commonwealt Department of Information
Camiout
Arsib
Tungamah
J. W. Robinson
Plant Farm Pty. Kru
Hobson
Rose
Bedford
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