War refugee transport chief recalls Italian service
An interview with Norman Ringham, former Director of Transport for Italy, details his wartime and postwar career. He served in Egypt, Palestine, El Alamein, and the Tunisia campaign, later directing transport for New Zealand forces and settling in Italy to manage refugee aid, rail and road movements, and supply logistics for UNNAC. He discusses language learning, encounters with refugees, and his role coordinating food and equipment deliveries across central and southern Italy.
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Norma
Ringa
Egypt
Palestine
Tnd
EL Alamein
Shania
Loriente
Nzulm
Ameer
Tinian
Amalaki
Lui
Hallangi
Hill
Arma
Norman
UN Nfca
UNIUA
Uid
Taly
Alforent Panthnona
Tatsa Ut
ACO
Newdi Martern
Flame
Italy
Aly
Srateport
Jim Thay
Parkmant
Camipa
Vegoslavis
Céechosha
Er Tau
Poiana
Nonna
Naw
Rome and Australia Compared in Norman's Recollections
The narrator reflects on Norman's remarks contrasting life in Rome and Australia. He notes a stark middle class absence, frugal poor areas, and lavish resorts, describing differences in wealth, housing, and social conditions between the two regions within a reflective travel context.
Fragmentary notes on era of postwar trade and travel
The passage records uncertain discussions about exports especially meat from Argentina, prices, and import limits. It mentions postwar colonial ties, shifts in employment, long trips to Norway, and a driver’s license document found at a station, with plans to travel again in July.
Fined One Pound for Traffic Breach in Gloucester
A man was fined one pound for traffic offences including improper timber plates and unrenewed vehicle registration. The case involved misregistered plates, a sawmill tie to Busndock, and confusion over ownership. A Liberal party candidate selection meeting for Gloucester was announced, with three candidates to address the district.
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Liberal Party
Ie Tiber
Suntan Ip
Bate
Cloucester
Exectorate Council
Dun
Fox
Pebroars
Mears
A.M Bartimick
RD. Richardson
H. Eoung
Te Gloucester
School of Arta
Wankivory Woman and the Cammamorating Hooklet
Fragmented OCR text mentions a Wankivory woman and references to a pro Cammamorating hooklet, ambulane rial, and a 109 pears line. It includes garbled names and stray phrases about the A. Cuma company, trapping wild irae, and a garden gap, with unclear figures and roles. The readable parts suggest a local incident or tale with undefined participants and actions.
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Sarvaahe Ua
Milking Co-op Operates Jeep Driven Dairy System
A cooperative dairy society at Tolland runs a novel milking jeep fleet. Each vehicle carries four to seven milking jacks and serves five arms with a total of 80 to 140 cows. The engine powers a vacuum system for rapid milking, with five-vehicle rounds daily. The plan aims to increase efficiency by moving milking gear and workers between closely located herds.
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Sociacy
Tolland
Daley
Nua Flere
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Reaty
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Fealy
Geogy
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Trousseau
BERLE
LOWRY
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Vanguard
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Harvey Ivers
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Norge
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Hare
Bou Centar Faller
Plana
Jaly
Mtr
HP. Tawar
Pulitar
Wim
Downer
Busndock
Reid
Hulle
Trek Text ii
Wtedowen
Tiemore
Dawson
Eee
Simmina
Sen
Oran Mueluetn
Tony We Rhert
Glouceslue
Thornton
Market Street
Freeman's
Denison St. Gloucester
T.L
Golden Gate Cafe
Svat
Chlobropicrin
Ilb Container
Persni F
Chapman & Stevers de Stryene
WCF Prg
Aills Street
Olouoret
Fogg's Motor Service Pty. Ltd
Newcastle
Newcastle - Mon
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Rature
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Frnay Oun
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