Chaplains Sacrifice Stirring War Regard for Unity
In Britain, Chaplain Tanfel of the U S Forces tells of four chaplains a Humantaphone a Jew and two Protestants who gave up their life jackets to save soldiers when a convoy ship was torpedoed. As the ship sank they prayed kneeling together in a final image of unity. The tale, drawn from a wartime rescue, has sparked American religious leaders to call for church unity.
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Tanfel
U.S
Britain
Lola
Great Britain
Tierryenus
New Agricultural Machines Show Farm Mechanization Rise
The US Office of War Information notes a coming wave of farm mechanization after the war. New potato and beet harvesters, sugar beet harvesters, and corn pluckers promise to reduce hand labor. Haying improves with indoor curing using ducted airflow, boosting hay quality.
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United States Office of War Information
Welcome home for Corporal Tom Ritter at Returned Soldiers' section
At the Returned Soldiers' sec last night a welcome home was extended to Cpl. Tom Ritter who had been with the FLAALF at Darwin for the past eighteen months.
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Sec
Tom Ritter
The
Flaalf
Darwin
Diggers Rodeo Held Amid Fair Weather and Crowd
Diggers Annual Rodeo drew a generous crowd and visitors from surrounding districts. Old and young riders showcased heats and events with wartime veterans returning, officials managing gates and booths, and volunteers led by President Fitzgerald and Secretary Wood. The Gloucester Returned Soldiers' League aimed to raise funds for amenities and wartime causes, with notable figures like Mr Fitzgerald, Mr Hicks, and MP Abbott in attendance.
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Geen Down
Weber Buecenaral
Gloucester
Tie
Jon
Htelo
H. Woolford
H. N. Chaplin
Tom Hicks
Gordon Wood
Ken Mackay
Dungog
Livermore
Bia
Firefly
Lasawaa
Bill Gertoon
Bady Livera
Lacy Workers
B.S. League
Cankl
Ahmar
Tinea Howe
Les. Farley
Ouse
Indies
J. Bennetts
Mike
Arthur “Turner
Aries
Farley
M Gediam
RK. L. Piteperald
J. Or Abbott
Wahieha
Nowendoc
Ronda
Fitzgerald
Leagues
J.I. Bucks
Red Cross
Gloucester event showcases stock riding and draft feats
Spectators praised performances in stock events mirroring Gloucester's best, as riders and horses drew crowd enthusiasm. Bill Harris and Joe Paterson shone in draft and bullock riding while Jackie Martin's Rainbow attracted praise. funds aim to build a veterans center, with local officials thanking supporters and noting favorable stock donations from Reichert Livermore Borham Winton.
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Pat
Horner
Ridera
Mr. Abbott
Abbott Wee
Fitegerald
Lendid
G. Hudson
Hudson
Carter
J. K. Martins
Gent's
Jo K. Martins
Rainbow
Maureen Corbett
Walia Corbett
Kevin Bascon
Kevin Martin
Grt Eer
Jeanette Carter
Sage Garet Wilson
Malcolm Gerrard
M Green
EL Farley
Stein
J K. Martin
Ho Hopton
J. &. Wilson
Heseur
R. Corbett
K. Farley
Juvenil
Juivenil
Tom Mettarthy
Vo RO Slade
Jim Hill
J. K. Martin
Mrs. E Johnston
Boors
VW. Corbete Divide
Woodchop
Engel
B. Gossip
AL Pentalda
Liemie
Art
Gloucester
Lo Shoge
Yeara
Jack German
Jackie Martin
Knights of the Stock
Bill Harris
Hawdon Vas
Joe Paterson
Dyer
Hie
Mary
Honda
Road Safety Stats Warn of Harsh War-Year Driving Toll
NSW road safety figures for country towns and rural areas show 1150 accidents causing 152 deaths and 147 injuries in the year to June, excluding Cumberland and Greater Newcastle. Despite improvements, officials warn life and injury remain high per mileage and urge citizens to harden safety habits and vehicle checks.
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New South Wales
N. Neale
Cumberland
Newcastle
The
Road Safety Council
H. A. Youden
Origin of the Bible Discussion Group in North Australia
A YMCA hostel in North Australia hosted a Bible origins discussion when an airman sitting alone joined and impressed the group with deep knowledge. He revealed he had been a lecturer on ornithology at the University of London before arriving in Australia in 1934. Large fires in Tokyo, sparked by U S Superfortress bombs, were fanned by strong winds as the raids departed.
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YMCA
Norther Australia
Iader
Australia
University of London
Tokio
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