Model Aircraft Watchers Support War Effort in Australia
Two women sky watchers sling a Flying Fortress model from an observation post roof as part of civilian V.A.O.C. training. Aircraft recognition aids in saving planes and lives, with V.A.O.C. members keeping vigil across Australia. To assist, contact Mrs. R. Sheldon, Chief Observer, Gloucester Observation Post.
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Volunteer Air Observers Corps
Air Force
R.A.A.F
V.A.O.C
Australia
V.ao.c
R. 5. Sheldon
V.A 0.C
Gloucester
Ex NX veterans urge broader deployment of original divisions
A wartime letter argues the 17th Brigade and other original units of the 2nd AIF bore a heavy share of fighting while many trained troops remain idle. It praises the 17th Brigade’s February to wartime actions, but questions why Tobruk, El Alamein veterans lead campaigns while others wait. The writer warns morale and political risk if the government delays broader use of trained divisions.
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6Th Divvy
Wau
Salamaua
Blamey
Les
2Nd AF
Civine
Libya
Greece
Crete
Syria
Kokoda
Buna
Gona
Tobruk
el Alamein
Madang
A.lf
Middle East
2Nd Alf
Australia
Diggers of the last war warned by urging restraint
A Dungog Chronicle citation cautions soldiers to use weapons only as intended and to avoid overexertion. It warns that overwork without relief leads to wasted effort and casualties, urging disciplined action and proper support for units.
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Dungog Chronicle
Caught In The Draft Follows A WWI Diary Entry
A vivid narrative recounts induction into military service with humor and disbelief. The author describes identity mix ups with a milkman, a chaotic medical exam, and a clumsy uniform causing discomfort and slapstick misfortune. He notes the draft, camp life, and a gambling night that ends in misfortune.
War Story of a Lively Army Life and Overboard March
A veteran recalls boot camp chaos and prankish misadventures in a naval unit. He jokes about underwear inspections, a stubborn lieutenant, whisky with a friend, and a comical misread of a brigadier. The Memphis veteran narrates Guadalcanal trenches, over the top charges, and a bungled hospital transfer with humor amid danger.
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Ome
Zert
All Lands
Tony Galento
James
New York
Guadalcanal
Will
Prolific Bean Crop Lifts Port Macquarie Growers
Port Macquarie reports a superb bean season with blooms setting due to timely rains. Many pick from 20 to 30 bushels daily at 1 shilling 6 pence per bushel, while market prices are low. A grower shipped 150 bushels to Sydney. after costs, net was £4. Last week 90 tons left for Wauchope railway, with pickers earning around £2 daily, though income is temporary.
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Port Macquarie
Sydney
Wauchope
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Gloucester Electric Supply Co., Pty. Ltd
Clem Walsh King
SIG
R. Irwin Cash & Carry Store
Garden of Roses
Cafe
Peter Moutzouris
Urey
August Childe
Pittsburg
Philadelpha
Flying Corps
The
Times
Ao Savings Bank
Biome
Chapman & Stevens
L. Stevens
Chemists & Druggists
Tom Hicks
Queen Street
Wat
C. J. Hogan
MR. H. Wand
Cowper St., Gloucester
Thomas Cowan& CO
Street & Parish, Pty., Ltd
J. Bowen
Box
Taree
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