Flooded countryside dominates Bedgerabong area
In a period of heavy rains the river overflowed its banks, filling swamps and water holes across the region. After a spell of dry conditions the waters receded but rose again at night, threatening stock and forcing local residents to reassess flood risks. Private dwellings and the main mill face temporary disruption, with continued high water levels expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gholt
altWiigh
Mauntey
Grasiere
Aubry Iabe
Koubrer
Quandialla Unit Returns and Sends Leaves Across Camp
Local unit QuandiallaQuandialla with most members present reports a busy period of travel leave and medical care for several personnel overseas. Notes highlight uniform issue, boot shortages, field maneuvers under Bgt. Colling, and the drill squad's progress at camp with Pvt. McDonald and Lt. Thompson guiding training and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quandialla
Waltor YG
Meredith
Carme
A TO
Keer
Hellevue
Deivhes
Toronto
W of Apps Mic
New Motlyan
Bai
J. Pearse
Finegrove
LK Chamberlain
Armour
Pricey
W. McMulry
M. Smithers
Queens
Kenward
Quandiaia
Bgt. Colling
N.thompson
Quandialla Hospital Donations Acknowledged
At Grenfell District Hospital Committee meeting, matron reports Quandialla Hospital figures. Patients in May include 1 male admitted since last report, 2 females. total treated 6 males, 2 females. Recoveries 3 males, 1 female. deaths 1 male. By June 30 remaining in hospital 1 male, 7 females. totals 1.76 males, 1.56 females. Donations listed from Martin, McCune, Wren, wood, Mr Byrne, cake fruit, Mrs Smith, and others. donors thanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gren= iell
Quandialla Hospital
Mesars
Martin
McCune Wren
Byrne
W. Carner
Smith
Drive to collect waste rubber aids war effort
Australia faces a rubber shortage affecting wartime transport and Industry. Minister Ben ley announces a national drive to reclaim discarded rubber from worn tyres belts and footwear to supply military and civil needs. Depots in Forbes and nearby towns organize local collection efforts under Henry Tribolet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benley
Austral
Commonwealth
Australia
Wile Cocne Society
Ili Sa- Hon
Prioe
Wiebe Rabber Uhecuy
Gothinsniveth
Forbes
Henry Tribolet
North Hill
Camp HI
Michelioal Gounell
Camp Street
Towl
Canada Expands Shipbuilding Amid War Effort
Canada accelerates shipbuilding with a program valued over 550 million dollars. Some 200 combat ships and about 800 smaller craft are planned, with 23 mine-sweepers and 18 trawlers among contracts. Work continues on yards on the west coast and the St Lawrence River and Great Lakes. Repair facilities receive funding and new contracts for naval and armed vessels are issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Wai
Evel
Lawrence Hiver
Great Lakes
Lobelia
Australian Inventor and Wartime Inventions Highlighted
A Melbourne consulting engineer explains how an Australian device neutralizes magnetic mine fields and recounts researchers boosting steel bullet technology. The article praises local ingenuity, naming Pommeroy and others, and cites a covert New Zealand gold recovery feat and shifts to war production across Sydney firms.
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Wic
Franklin George Barnes
Seores
Melbourne
Brith
Hitler
Australia
Nemalle Alee
John Pomumerov
Pop
London
Zeppelin
Pommeroy
Chiang Kalchekate
Donald
Chungking
Ching
New Zealand
Royal Mail
Williams
David Isaacs
Johnstone
Sydney
Sims
Lees
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Union Trustee Company OF Australia Ltd
Victoria
O'Connell Street
Tikestrong Pastoral Board of Directors
Te Mainiver and
Graner
Pilea Tallipector
Nsw
Henry Braddon, Kbe
Colin A. Sieluie
Charman
Graham Waddell, Kbe
MI6
James Kidd
A Heath
Robert C. Wilson
J. G O. H Shipway
Frank Laird
Semety Bi
Wyk
A.m.p.society
Pete Feaen
Wordera
Vanmen
CIP
Meeasne Dae
PIA
Unewral Theepa
Revaneer Ohyal
AC Webb Marnie
Th Walew
Heed Oltiews
Ftt Street
Kellet
William Street
Bathurss Chase
Turner
Mil F Brooks
Cowl
Mar
WM Atlmstrong
If Elgin Street
Vanderfield & Reid Ltd
Parkes
Aunt Mary
Asus Nuetas
Ood
Bedgerabong
Chile
McKellar
Vloni
Che Chow
News of the
Tex Morton
Whowlands
Mand
Shipbuilding Oo Ramme
Thames
Owen
Basil J. Clifton Carrier
Agen
Deut Iin
Antron
Nat
Gates
Brad Foie
Fantigenb
L. J. Johnson
Homebush
Winchcombe
Carson
LTH
Lite
Anellvierre
Bleark & Bratton Agetals
Winthenitibe Hotter
Bridge St. Eydes
Karl Lambs
Sheep
Callle
Witchcombe
Flemngion Siding
Forbes Advocate
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