Queen Mary Wartime Hostess in West Country Mansion
Queen Mary leads war time activities for evacuees and troops in a West Country mansion. She organises forest outings, supervises salvage rounds, and attends tea with workers, greeting them by name and collecting photographs of informal visits. The article notes her courage and popularity with locals and troops alike during bombing and rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Mary
Aoe
Sid Mill
West Country
Queen Mother
Lor
London
Birmingham
Mary
tHlagers
George v
Marlborough House
Tandon
Fortal
Queen Shiry
Parry
Elle
Joan
Money and Secrets in Bellew’s London Room
In Bellew's private room Money meets Deeping Le Stran and Vivien Ambrose as plans unfold for a secret operation. Money learns of threats to David Bellew and the need for police protection while preparing for a dangerous mission in France with special papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Mia Ns
Bellew
Mr. Deeping
Monsieur le Stran
Hough
Mise Vivien Ambrose
Retlew
Witt
Mir
Ani
Son
Lamson
Money
David Leflen
Nawex
Trew
David Nelsen
David Bellew
Tate Chetaea
Patcham
Dot Savage
Hale
Dot
Verity Bellew
Fai HO
The
Treasury
Deeping Shout Noues
Croydon
Miss Aubrose
Verity
France
Scotland Yard
David Elien
May Mayhem in Drought Stricken Regions Report Released
The Weather Bureau reports late May conditions across southern and western Australia show droughty yards and pastures, with delayed wheat sowing and frost damage. Rainfall in early June briefly eased water shortages, aided pasture growth, but cold nights again hindered crop development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenmeu
Bureau
Soomeey Obnervens
Fairy
Builders in New Gumea Expedition Described in Melbourne
Melbourne reports describe Austrian engineers and workers building across a central Alpine barrier near Tonent New Guinea. They endured weeks with minimal comforts while a welfare aide, Mr T J Black, supplied food, writing materials, tobacco, and cards. Albert Charles Worth, honorary chief conr wubeckoner, spoke of the arduous project and its isolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Gumea
Andl Xapywrs
Wau
ALON
New Guinea
Dibt
Ind
T. J. Black
Melbourne
Ate
Albert Charlesworth
Wubeckoner
Plea for fine wool an interesting extract
An Australian wool and sheep industry appeal argues that postwar competition from artificial fibers will rise. John W. Harkness of Kingston urges securing fine wool production, government support, and research to achieve superior quality and fair prices, warning against overreliance on imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Harkness
Kinsington
NRW
Faurs
Seotlan Suany
Australia
Binelf
New South Wales
Queensland
Varios
Aneratia
America
Farmers' Parties discuss union of producers and policy
A conference of representatives from primary producers associations meets weekly to explore uniting the agricultural industry. They propose policies on wheat, meat, and dairy while planning for revenue and transitional funding amid constitutional considerations and political debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croducers
WIA Sonal
Cirlei Wis
Hobey
Wits Termutonenats
Polices
Lwael Ethiennd
Cole
Nettie
Tharaeter
Uml
Tony Toe
Funda
Stbinbsdon
Woolston
Thalse Fruily
The Weeks Weather Report Summary
The week ended with varied rainfall across districts. Central coast recorded 15 points, north coast 15, north central division 50, north coastal agricultural district 57, Hasont content division 57. Individual stations showed 295 points at Jarrahdale and 250 at Marrailons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Nortth
North Central
North Coastal Agricultural District
Hasont
Jarrahdale
Marrailons
Heroes of Timor In Fighting Line Again
The article recalls Australian soldiers from the Thnorite Legion of the Sant to New Guinea. It notes their long patrols from forward units to the Ramu Valley, gathering intelligence and harassing Japanese lines. Despite harsh conditions they pressed on, contributing to strategic advances in northern New Guinea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Sant
Indies
Australia
Thie
Ramu
New Guinea
Thaor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Queen Mary’s Life
Woods
Gillette
Threadneedle Street
Leslie Bek
Autem VI
Peniaids
England
Wight
Mirwea
Ayers
Propa
Tate
Farmers’ Parties
Heroes OF
Timor
Guardian Soap
Kitchen & Sons Pty
LTO
Geraldton Cash Stores Ltd
Marine Terrace
Geraldton
Mare Terrace
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