Courage and care at Concord hospital for ex servicemen
At Concord’s RGSH a large, dedicated group of veterans and staff form a resilient community. The piece praises patient resilience and humor among incapacitated ex servicemen, notes the hospital’s sizable population and staff, and highlights Red Cross morale builders and activities from libraries to movie shows. It also recalls notable inmates like Major General Sir Charles Rosen thrall and Gurkha Jack Gore, illustrating wartime service across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
K.G.H
Big Red Cros Pavilion
Wales
Korea
U.S
Charles Rosenthal
Concord
Fassia
Charles
Morfolk Island
Jack Gore
China
Sisters in fron New South and New Zealand
A fragmentary passage describes Sister Collett of the Army with a stern exterior concealing a kind heart. The text mentions patients, staff, and heresy, and references journeys to Australia and New Zealand, including Walbun and a canoe, in a disrupted narrative.
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New South
New Zealand
Collett
t-Army
Walbun
Future of the to bring back the Gienkinchie Cup
The note signals a push to revive the Gienkinchie Cup, outlining plans and timelines to reestablish the event, engage participants, and restore its historic prestige. Details on organizers, venues, and eligibility remain under discussion as supporters push for a formal revival.
Catholic Ball Shines at Majestic Theatre in 1952
A lively Catholic Ball drew a large crowd from nearby districts with bright music and a gay atmosphere. Sweeny and Hewitt arranged roses and balloons, while Misses Irene Landers Eileen Bilgyina Mies Imabel Ross contributed floral displays. Supper and coffee by Mrs. Arrowsmith and ladies’ committee received high praise as the 1952 fixture is hailed among the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeny and Hewitt
Irene Landers
Eileen Bilgyina Mies Imabel Ross
Money for Works Huge Increase for New South Wales
The Australian Country Party declares a vast loan fund for New South Wales with £64 million spent in the year, £24 million more than the prior £40.06 million record, while accusing the Cahill government of halting schools hospitals in country districts and diverting funds to other aims. Credit expansion by Australia’s banks and the central bank is noted, arguing that high spending did not translate to local improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGirr-Cahill
Cahill
Austria
Banka
Treasury Billa
Iaat
New South Wales Labour
Australian Country Party
Tennis Notesears and Local Tennis Scores Across Grades
Tennis notes list matches for A and B grades including Bunnyside vs Thistles Wan derers vs Gangat Eatville vs Wat tes Hiawatha vs Waukivory Johnies vs Thisties Rovers vs Kon lan Barrington 4 bre with Point Goor es leading A Grade and Siet Mey abews Gerings on 1% ahead of Rabbits Barrington Reds. After first round A Reserve Sunnyside leads 71 with Wat thea 16 Gangat 16 Pioneers 12 Estville 11. B Grade Sunnyside 30 Rovers 16 Hiawatha 12 Waukivory 7.
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Bunnyside
Thistles
Wanderers
Sunnyside
Wat Thea
Gangat
Pioneers
Estville
Rovers
Hiawatha
Waukivory
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Gloucester
Bennett
Your Personality Gift Centre
Your Musical Centre
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Visttanc
Tatrc
Avuk
R.G.H
Euaya
Order OF the Bath
Sister
India
Réinisto
Acou
Mara
Mal Catholic Ball
New South Wales
Ae Ee
S.W
Lowry
Church Street
Patent & Kid
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