Obituary Death of Yana Resident
An obituary notes the death of Mira Sarah Allen Borrester aged about ninety in Hosoi Hospital at Tals after a nine week illness. She resided in Yana for over thirty years with husband Melville Cordin Borrester of Atunktel and was survived by three sons and six daughters. The funeral proceeded to Pinkarra Cemetery with Rev K D Halles officiating.
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Kinin
Yana
Peram
Mira Sarah Allen Borrester
Melville Cordin Borrester
Atunktel
Hosoi Hompital
WSF
Nabe
Yau
Lewis Cale
Ant Gordon
Fay
Criddie
Alda
Dorothy
Patricks
Pinkarra
K. D
Halles
Australian Forces' Nation's Commitments
Canberra reports Acting Prime Minister Chifley and the Advisory War Council discussing Australia’s war effort. He hopes over 4,000 personnel will be released from the active list by year’s end as operational commitments dictate reductions. Ministers consult with Truman, MacArthur, and British Chiefs of Staff on force strength and discharge timelines.
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Canberra
Tews
Aciy
BAAR
Mr. Chifley
Chifley
J. P. Abbott
Japan
Army
Forde
W Jon
Presdent
Truman
London
Air
M. Bruce
General MacArthur
Obituary: John Robert Thomas 59-year railway veteran
John Robert Thomas died at Victoria District Hospital after a long Railways career. Born in Fremantle and living in Geraldton, he served the West Australian Government Railways for fifty nine years, retiring three years ago after leading the funeral in the Presbyterian portion of Tin Aurea Cemetery. He leaves a widow and children, with his brother G Thea visiting from Mt Lawley. He was active with the Railway Football and Cricket clubs and a longtime member of the Geraldton Rowing Club. He enjoyed fishing and gardening in life.
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Victoria District Hospital
John Robert Thomas
Neeth Fremantle
Hebearth
Howpital
West Australian Government Railways
Futel
Geraldton
Sounger
Thomas
Railway Football Club
Railway Cricket Club
Wen Aw
Geraldton Rowling Clib
Seardening
Hie Habbles
Tife
Radio Theatre Talkies at the theatre to-night
Amusements page lists films and lineups for the Radio Theatre to-night and the week ahead, featuring The Pride of the Yankees, Larceny on the Air, Phantom Gold, Uncensored, Above Suspicion, Pilot No. 5 and more with stars Jack Liden Phyllis Calvert Grant Jones and Joan Crawford, Fred MacMurray and others in wartime dramas and newsreels.
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Phantom
Jack Liden
Tuffy
the Wonder Dog
Beth Marion
Charles Whitatker
Hall Taliaferro
Kee Portuan
Phyllis Calvert
Belgium
la Libre Belzique
Helen Macinnes
Joan Crawford
Fred MacMurray
Europe
Gestapo
Wongether
Jaen
Hack
Intercent
Fife
Unclear text about social services debate and pensions
In Canberra June 19 the Social Services committee discussed old age and invalid pensions. The House of Representatives planned a reading of debate on pension provisions and prior to debate an appropriation of 27 000 pounds was allocated for next year’s payments.
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Canberra
Agure
Jueytent
Soctal
Iis
ARCO
Ale. Harrison
Liane of Representatives
House
Lkke
Late Mr Clarence Bell Dies After Sudden Illness
Late Mr Clarence Bell, a longtime Fremantle resident and former footballer, died Monday following a sudden illness in the Victoria District. Born Fremantle about 30 years ago, he was predeceased by his wife and had no children. He later returned to Geraldton as a football club member and worked locally in trade before retiring due to health. He served with the Geraldton Volunteer Fire Brigade and was a noted competitor at demonstrations. His only relatives live in Fremantle. The funeral was held this afternoon at the Anglican section of the Utakurra Centers with Rev KB Halley officiating.
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Clarence
Vieturia
Bell
Frenne
Geraldton
Fremantle
Geraldton Volunteer Fire Reig
Neal Teume
KB. Halley
Okinawa Defences Fall as Japanese Stop Last Stand
Reported by a New York newspaper, Allied lines breach Okinawa as Japanese resistance weakens at southern shore positions. Observer notes a brief lull after heavy fighting, with Allied forces advancing and securing coastal areas amid harsh combat conditions.
Fragmentary notice: Merger of Pennew al and Morne fear
Fragmented OCR reads as an application for tw Penew al Or ane Morne fear. Partial names and terms suggest a local notice about an ad or extension. Readable items mention Wicksy and an advertiser. End date unclear. content is incomplete.
Salute for Three at Wadie Theatre Friday and Saturday
A recreation venue for men in the armed forces presents Salute for Three at the Wadie Theatre with Macdonald Carey Betty Rhodes Marty May Dana Dewke and CHI Rewards. Carey is a sergeant and singer Hetty Rhodes performs while Marty May acts as press agent. other cast members include Dean Drake and Christopher King.
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Wadie Theatre
Mds
Manhattan Canteen
Macdonald Carey
Betty Rhodes
Marty May
Dana Dewke
Chi Rewards
Mini Bell
Carey
Hetty Rhodes
Dean Drake
Chie Batwirds
Lonsin
Lion
Misa Gombells
Esses — Larey
Laie la Plinche
Maxine Ardell
Christopher King
Hally Ood Ranitent
Heenzo Cough Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An OCR fragment advertises Heenzo cough remedy claiming quick relief for adults and children and notes it makes one pint for two dollars. The text includes garbled lines about quality and clarity of the remedy and mentions various ailments.
Canadian Elections Depict Parties Defeating Prime Minister
The Canadian election shows the Liberal and Conservative parties competing, with the Prime Minister Mr. Mackenzie King defeated in his seat. It is expected another Liberal may resign to allow a coalition dynamic and a vacant seat may arise.
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Aetarnat
Tyla
Mienzie King
Dierince
Coperaive Cs Wawealth Federar Hinautes Am
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