Escaped Australian sergeant recalls life under German advance
Sergeant Parsons, an Australian speaker, recounts his escape from German captivity and experiences in occupied France. He describes looting by guards, cigarette theft, bread rations, and a vivid scene of German patrols peering from windows as civilians watched. Parsons details his arrest on return to the Frommati wharf, the mislabeling on papers, and his bittersweet homecoming with family waiting at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Ketgoorna
Hestidues
Boulder
Emste
England
Germany
Benson
Frommati
Hedges
Lundischant
Serstant Parsonsi
Holbrook's Lance Leg 1 Holds Price After Freight Rise
Proprietors announce no public price rise despite Engincd freight increase. Holbrook's Bance to remain eight halfpenny shilling and two shillings per bottle in all coastal towns. LINSEED COMPOUND for coughs and colds emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook
Coanta
Parliament resolves to honor Lieut Stubbs in memorial motion
Members of the Legislative Assembly paid tribute to Lieut B J Stubbs who died in the line of duty. The motion, moved with family sympathy, was carried unanimously as ministers and MPs stood in respect. Debates covered North West development and calls for better federal relations and ports, with emphasis on isolation impacts and regional transport and industry supports.
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Overnir
Syshisca
Mfr Simpba
Stubbs
Tito
Liewtenant Stubbs
B. .J. Stubbs
P. Collier
At. F
Stubpe
Theuse
Ius
Upik
Labor Party
Broome
Angelo
Tin
Thi
Western Australia
North-West
North-West Department
Mane
North West
Tims
Nis
Rumsport
Sock
Midat
Watton Ws
Kwinana
Brodkromtes
Sharks Vas
Quecoyne
Begna
Miley
Fremantle
Legislative Assembly
Tbe Adedreelin
Angslo
Speeral
Pty
Parliamentary National Party Pre-Session Meetings
A meeting of the Parliamentary National Party at Parliament House discussed Speaker and Chairman of Committees. George Taylor emerged as favored speaker while Mrs Stubbs appeared chosen for the Chairmanship of Committees. The party planned further meetings and anticipated discussions on a Senior Min position later.
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Parliamentary
National Party
Parliament House
George Taylor
Dreier
Legislative Assembly
Georgy Taylor
Sieprias
Alhough
Stubbs
Tromier
Thomms
Vanbury
Official Labor Party meeting elects leadership
The Official Labor Party parliamentary members met at Parliament House. Mr P. Collier was reappointed Leader of the Party, with Mr 3. Munsie as Chairman and Mr 1', O'Loghlen as Secretary and Whip. No other business was transacted at the meeting.
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Labor Party
Parliament House
Teday
P. Collier
Munsie
O'Loghlen
Uz. Collier
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Gergeris
Vacuum Oil Company Proprietary Limited
The
Commonwealth and
New Zealand
USA
Rey
Rita
Elbourne
Nestle’s
Leach Faviars
Australia
Nestle de Anglo Swiss Condensed Milk Co
Sedaee Tire
GuIey
State Parliament
Bank -Bestialig
Biren
Janey
Parliamedt
ARY
Holfe
Sopwapps
Ani sAhapes
Aa Gona
Achiats
Official Labor Party
Fishers
Rajkot
India
Une
RON & Steel
Wailes Cove Bitumastic Ltd
Newcastle-On-Tyne
London
Liverpool
Manchester
Glasgow
Cardiff
Birmingham
Leeds
Hull
Etc
Beecham
Boss
SOLFE
Purne
Fountpen
Stati
Mabie, Todd and Co., Manufacturers
Express Parma Company
Txunscz
Geraldton
Wolfes Schnapps
Francis Hunky Critch
Lad
Gergidton
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