Scottish heroine ties knot after Simon Bolivar rescue
Sister Sadie Ogilvie, the 25 year old Scottish nurse famed for heroism in the Simon Bolivar disaster, marries Charles Bridgwood in a secret ceremony at Castle Square English Presbyterian Church. They met before the explosion. she helped injured passengers and once separated from Bridgwood during the wreck. They later traveled home together, celebrating with first class travel and scarce belongings.
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Sadie Ogilvie
Britain
AL Carnarvon
North Wales
Charles Bridgwood
Leeds
Sadie
Bridgwood
Castle Square
White
Carnarvon
Simon Bolivar
Mr Byidgwoo
Poet Laureate Tribute to Australia's Soldiers
The Prime Minister received a letter from the Australian High Commissioner with a verse by Poet Laureate John Masefield. Masefield says Australians will play a future part in the war and Menzies conveyed official thanks for the poem. The verse honors Australian sacrifice at Anzac, Ypres, and Poelcap, praising unity and support across nations.
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Re G Mengins
Lennion
SM. Brucey
John Masefield
Masefield
Menzies
Masefields
Australia
Mr. Masefield
Arid
Homesick Watch Waits for Train Vibration Mystery
A clock stopped at 4 a.m. daily during Christmas with the owner staying at her daughter in law. After returning home the watch ran again until a train’s vibration, 24 yards away, caused the stop. A 15 year old grandson identified the cause and a test confirmed it. A Coft's Harbour relative verifies the tale.
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Auton Luly
Ft Coft
Crossword Profits Stir Court Admission
A man in court admitted he earns his living from crossword puzzles, a remark that drew chuckles and shows his blunt view of his trade. The exchange highlighted the odd line between hobby and livelihood in a memorable moment.
Planting Season for Pastures in New South Wales Coast
Coastal New South Wales farmers urged to prepare for Grassland Improvement Competitions by the Royal Agricultural Society. Coastal district judging in 1940 concentrates on pasture quality, management, shade, shelter, and water facilities, with 50 acre minimum farms.
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New South Wales
Royal Agricultural Society of
K.A.S
Sherman Sharlie and the Germanic dialect in wartime speech
A portrait of a man named Sherman Sharlie narrates his wartime stance, insisting he did not start the war. He defends himself against accusations, calls others out for insults, and emphasizes loyalty to Australia while touching on xenophobic, heavy dialect speech and a desire for restraint amid conflict.
The Knott Knitter and Knotter Invention Tale
A playful tale about John Knott who invents a knitter that cannot knit knots, so he ties knots himself. He then creates the Knott knotter to knit knots the Knott knitter cannot, leading to a curious conflict of knitting and knotting.
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John Knott
Knott
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