War Work for Luxury Liners and Air Raiders
War effort expands to mobilize women and men in aviation and logistics. The program shifts to producing and transporting essential parts, spare engines, and equipment for the air arm while training women as airfield operators and support staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Line
Dougas Doe
HAAF
FAAS
Mirainat Cheapanmse
WAAAL5
WAAAY
We Fest Cepending
WAAAP
Ee Motor Transport
Ers Wivelee Telegraph Operaitora
Cleritel Anderiies
Meg Guewarda
Ino
Telippione
Plok Quarter
Quandialla Anzac Day Commemoration and Troop Entertainment
Quandialla hosted Anzac Day ceremonies with a large hall gathering. A program included speeches by Rev H McDonald and Dr J Napier, plus soldiers honored on stage. Local volunteers distributed food, books, and salvage for troops, and a public entertainments segment showcased Pvt. R Rostron and returning soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Colima
RAS. & Ail
H Meronald
J) Napier mdi
Une
H. McDonald
DOT
Mir
A. C. Moore
la Rev
Wright
O. G. Blayney
Mm. A. Reinhard
Cervion
Ghuaridiniln School
Filien Sokdlers
Alsa
Elterbl
Bpr
Baoydl
Tpr
Jones
Dan Biase
Chesce
Crete
Tobruk
Caragabal Community Notices and Personal Updates
Personal item summaries from Caragabal residents include health wishes for Mr A Coelli in Brisbane, visits by Mrs C Orant to Cara gobal for the Bureau meeting, Mrs C Minoguety in Bathurst and Mrs P O'Mally improving at home. J Geyana returned from the Middle East looking well, with family visits noted. Red Crow members presented wallets to J Robison, Payne, Gwen Penman, J Johnston, Mulloy, Molloy and Britten before camp departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coelli
Bribane
Harden
My. C. Orant
Bureau
C. Minoguety
Firme
Bathurst
Mra. P. O'Mally
Home Fein
Ingle
Melterrm
Thay
Jeff
Messra
J. Dale
Wo Monger
Bruce
Comp. Nive
Harrig
Caragabal
Min Braden
J. Geyana
J. Kerine
Kevins
Red Craw
Rablison Ho Payne
Gwen Penman
Johnston
Mulloy
W Molloy
Britten
Red Crow
Australian Prisoners in Japanese Captivity Reported
The Red Cross International Geneva says 149 civilians captured by Japan in Hong Kong and China are accounted for, including Australians with relatives at home. Australia aims to confirm the fate of those held, while news lists Mareeba and Cormoran ships in a wartime transfer chain affecting Australian prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
China
Red ‘Cross International
Geneva
Austrelis
Japan
Perso
Mareeba Aye Safe
Mareeba Wan Vlink Ly
Cornoran
Tida
Cormoran
Sheep Trespass Charge In Wongadong Reserve
Police court records detail a case against Alehin for allowing eight branded sheep onto a reserve in Wongadong parish. Constable Bowler observed tracks from the defendant's gate on February 36 and again on April 1, linking the animals to the premises. Donaldson imposed a small fine with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joca
Wonga— Dong
Thomas Bowler
Rbes
Aid
Quertioi
Hn Wan
P.M
Donaldson
Community farewell event honors Doug Buros
Mrs J W Buros leads a tribute under Women’s V. S. aid honoring Doug Buros and his enlistment as family and town share pride. Speakers recount Doug’s lively spirit and the support of the Country Women’s Association as the audience joins in songs and well wishes for a safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W Buros
Bailey
Tor
Rowstroo
Kerr
P. Olsen
M. Gonn
YMCA Address Highlights War Efforts At Bedgerabong
Soldiers from the Middle East receive short leaves at Bedgerabong camp with Gunner C Morton and Mr Tom Brown visiting home folk. Brown spoke on YMCA work in Libya Palestine and the Middle East. Rain delays and drought worries affect farming as hand feeding of stock continues amid fodder shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedgerabong
Worl
Tom Brown
Y.mlc.a
Brown
Walt
A Stacley Parsons
YMCA
Libya
Palestine
Middle East
Expanded Volunteer Air Observer Cora Program Grows
The Australian air observer effort expands nationwide with more posts and observers. Trials by Wylie aircraft demonstrated effective detection of aircraft types, aiding Royal Australian Air Force assessments and signaling enhanced vigilance over key routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Ats
Minkover
Mir Drakeford
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the Symbols of Security
the Union Trustee Company OF Australia Ltd
Victoria
O'Connell Street
Sydney
Henry Braddon, Kbe
Colin A. Sinclair
Graham Woddell
Jame Kidd
A Beath
OMG
Robert 0
Wilhon
J. G
Shipway
Prank Laird
Cypress Mills
Vanderfield & Reid Ld
Cypress
Antrosia
Australia
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Colt
Marre Hows
Forbes
Cubby
Parkes
Graham
Grentell
Maitland & Os
Gandobolin
Warticla Yeussaure
Ban
Berat
Olleraties
the Advocate
Quandialla
Reinhard
Cennock
Fleinhard
Mim. A. Quen
le Metropolia
A. Anderson
Jeane
Tore M
George
F Sinclair
Trey
Jefe
A. Watts
Slater
Armour
Yass
Spr. C. Boyd
C.W.A
V. Petifold
Moore
R. Penfold
P. Phewert
C. Exyerten
Hin
Ahroustt
ANZAC
Tor. Rastron
Mnister Strom
Bill
Doug
Missea H
Malaya
Fed
Germany
Mr. Brown
Y.M.C.A
Lancing Sears
Ana
Hhlar
Bronghit
Hearne
Hearnee
W. G. Meamme & Co, Ltr
Geelong
Pais
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