A Melbourne Letter and Motherly Job Tale in Melbourne
A Melbourne Letter mocks global woes and local woes from strikes to jaywalkers. It recounts a mother who secures her son a job by contacting his employer, elevating him to manager and guardian roles, and notes civic pride and looming street redevelopment from Bourke to Collins Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
England
H. L. Richardson
Franco
Spain
America
Frankie Sinartra
Melbourne
Greece
Britain
Rusia
Yarroweyah Welcome Social and Dance Honors Returning Servicemen
A crowded Yaroweyah hall on March 27 hosted a welcome home social and dance for service personnel T Houlihan P Carroll H Cook A Ambers and R Mudge. A minute of silence honored Lieut R James killed in action. Local students performed a concert led by Miss L Stokes. Messages of thanks were given by Dr O Dwyer on behalf of Tungamah Shire and Mr D Henderson on behalf of Strathmerton residents and the RSL. A district presentation and War Savings Certificates were given to each man. Dancing followed with suppers served and the event concluded with thanks from Mr Mudge for the committee’s long work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarroweyah Hall
T. Houlihan
P. Carroll
H. Cook
A. Ambers
R. Mudge
R. W. Mudge
Hale
O'Dwyer
Tungamah
Australia
D. Henderson
Strathmerton
RSL
J. Kenny
Yarroweyah Welfare Committee
Jas. Houlihan
Peggy
Pullar's Social Club Gala Night Delights Local Audience
Pullar's Social Club held a gala night at the children's hospital venue with performances by the Men's Ballet and local singers. Highlights included Miss Roma Johnson and Ron in a duet, a sketch by Alice Butt and others, and a strong vocal lineup. Proceeds totaled £85 18 4 with £63 4 0 going to the Children's Hospital Appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dren's Hospital
Wegunson
Pullar’s Orchard
Stan Longbottom
M.C. Ballet
Alice Butt
Shirley Simms
Joyce Dunn
Margaret King
L. ‘Robertson
Lindsay King
Don. Johnson
Des Long
Allan Sawyer
Mary Lonergan
Al.e Pest
Pegay King
A. Muller
K.R. Lyons
W. Nevill
Bourke
W. J. Howell
R .Jordan
Martin Comer
W. Griffin
Reg Strauchan
W Campbell
Ruse
Children’s Hospital
Madness in Miami and the Inflated Economy
Fragmented OCR notes describe public anxiety over inflation and rising prices in Miami. Mentions widespread strain on workers and households amid economic uncertainty. Remarks about policy and administration are hinted without clear details.
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Cobram
Cobra Woman
Basil Rathbone
Nigel Bruce
Evelyn Ankers
Carmen Miranda
Michael O'Shea
Vivian Blaine
Criterion Cafe
V.G Wyatt
PHOSE
Myers
Miss R. Jordan
Punt Road
J. Sumner
High Street
Egypt
Borneo
Persia
Levant
Aries
Ae Hi
Bourke Street
Little Collins Street
Sir Benjamin
Yarroweyah
Pullar’s Social Club
Miami
Monte
A. E. Peters
Katamatite Garage
Crysler & Morris Dealer
J.J. Oconnor
General Carrier
J. Oconnor
Queen Street
Citizens of
R. Elrington
Late Alle
Radcliffe
Bank Street
W. FR. Denson
Dairyman
Wilbur Street
Raffery
N.H. Jordan
Jordan
Cosram
T. N. Harris
Wham, Bank Street
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