London Letters from Allied Broadcasts and Reflections
Paxtracts from BBC talks cover Luftwaffe remnants, Berlin plans, and postwar recovery insights. Frank Boston’s South Africa report hints at industrial growth and air transport expansion, while a Montreal police note misidentifies a missing woman, adding light local color to the Overseas Service broadcast roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits
Frank
Boston
South Africa
Cape Town
London
Pnpee
Pdstewne
Trewendy
Arthur Heighway
New Zealand
B.B.C
The Soldier and Peace Foresee a Postwar World
A soldier predicts ongoing struggle for liberty and warns against sharing the world with harmful powers after war. He stresses a strong stance in foreign affairs and a resolve to resist future aggression, viewing top priority as preserving national interests and balance of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormciny
Jeniuiy
Frank Gillard
Radio Nowertel
Nuipes
Lend-Lease Debate Sparks Public Confusion
Alistair Cooke highlights U S confusion over Lend-Lease as a reversal concept and public misperceptions. A National Public Opinion Poll shows only 37 percent recognize reversed Lend-Lease and 25 percent say America received nothing in return. cooke notes lack of clear understanding across those aware of Britain and the Soviet aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Britain
Jekmerican
Alistair Cook
Hyondenst
Lon
Wombed Frenchman Blesses Rap During Bombardment
A fragment recounts a Frenchman amid bombardment praising the Americas and England, embracing a speaker and shouting long live England while claiming the bombs have freed them. The quote attributes the speech to Mayor Denzil Batchelor during a broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aye
Americas
Doug
England
Mavior
Denzil Batchelor
St Josephs Convent School and Newton College Examinations
Readable excerpts show students at St Josephs Convent School and Newton Business College taking shorthand and typist exams with grades and marks. Names include Mavis Simpson Dorothy Simpson Rita Gordon Ella Lover Lola Fearne Uwendoline Hope Norma Shaw Norma Berry Norma Shay Edna Fanning Gordox Bean Violet Smith and others. Australian Music Examination Board results list Sheila Kelly Hilda Beszky Betty Cornthwaite Donald Morton Joan Hale Jill McElbone Loma OBrien Rosemary Bowler with various marks and honors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavis Simpson
Dorothy Simpson
Rita Gordon
Ella Lover
Lola Fearne
Uwendoline Hope
Norma Shaw
Norma Berry
Iwendoline Hope
Lorn Shaw
Margarey Walker
Norma Shay
Edna Fanning
Gordox Bean
Violet Smith
Papling
Sheila Kelly
Hilda Beszky
Alon Ittoy
Betty Cornthwaite
Donald Monton
Joan eviol+ Hale
Jill McElbone
Loma O'Brieny
Goulburn
Lal
South Goulburn
Xetly
Rosemary Bowler
Stockinbinenl
Juisseul
Gradw VT
Nimipping boosts crops as seed wheat praised by officials
Nimipping runs strong with yields from three to seven bigs per acre on stripped plots. Agricultural Inspector Walken Frown advised Messrs Thompson Diprom Hughes and Pervita’s crops for improved seed wheat of different varieties. L W Hughes hospitalised after appendectomy at Grenfell District Hospital, progressing well. Lightning last Friday ignited 109 trees at North Brandule. Mr R Cleventa responded swiftly and contained the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walken Frown
North Brandule
R. Cleventa
War facts in brief from 1997 to 1945 harvests
Fragmented text reports figures on wartime casualties, shipbuilding, and economic plans. It mentions 2480 percent total and 735 casualties in 1998, Australian shipbuilding focused on war losses, over 11,250,000 tons of river and merchant shipping involved, a 195,000,000 national works programme to create jobs, 11,000,000 tons of coastal cargoes handled, a war debt burden of 1801 3/4 per head, and an anticipated 1944-45 harvest area expansion by 35 percent with yields of 6,000,000 etc. The passage is garbled and mixes dates, places, and figures.
Church Notices December Sundays at Grenfell and Caragabal
The notice lists church services across Grenfell Caragabal and surrounding towns for December with varying Sundays including Advent II and multiple locations Grenfell Brindah Bridderee Qua diulla Caragabal and others. It records service times morning and afternoon with pastors and organizers including Rev A Rowe W E Crawford L J O'Dempsey M D Sullivan and Seajor Williams.
Preserving Eggs with Simple Fatty Mixture
A historical note describes a basic preserving mix using a small amount of sulphoy and vaseline to coat eggs. The process suggests placing the prepared eggs in a container that allows air circulation, possibly with a stoutened overlay, to maintain airflow around the eggs.
Tank Sinking And Tank Cleaning Services Offered
Landholders must contact the undersigned for tank cleaning risks and tank sinking. Price for new tanks 1/6 per yard up to 3000 yards. Silting by arrangement. Work carried out according to the vicinity and set programme. Norman Death or Western Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee
Norman
Charmonin Youth Beautifier Ad Promises Timeless Skin
An old styled ad touts Charmonin, a beauty powder claimed to erase age and refresh the skin. It markets the product as a universal remedy for youth, happiness, and allure, promising dramatic cosmetic effects and widespread appeal.
Braybon Brothers Prohibited Trespass at Curigabal Homestead
Braybon Brothers trespass on Hareldean Pastoral Company Curigabal Homestead property will be prosecuted. No prior privileges were recognized. Warden, manager, issues notice to stay off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hareldean Pastoral Company
Curigabal
D. W. Warden
Optometrists visit Grenfell Exchange Hotel schedule
Optometrists and Opticians of 67 Castlereagh Street Sydney announce visits to the Exchange Hotel Grenfell. Next visit Wednesday January 24 from 10 am to 3 pm. Mr Dydi Bono FLO will visit Grenfell Tuesday December 12. Appointments at Rewards' Pharmacy. consulting room Hoyai Motel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optometrists
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Grenfell, Exchange Hotel
Dydi Bono
Flo
Business Notice From Grenfell Office
Printed and published by Harold Sydney Howarth and Cedric Sobteevilla Howarth at their Main Street Grenfell office. The notice references a business matter published to inform readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Sydney Howarth
Forbes-streety
Grenfell
Cedric Sobteevilla Howarth
Mildlou Street
Thait
Main-street
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Iain
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Je Nast Cread
Hiern
Buckeingham Palace
Montreal
Jolaingly
Rose de Lima Lamontagne
Gerry Wihnot
RBCS
Blesses Rap
Tacloban
ST. Joseph's Convent ‘School
Newton Business College
Conservatoricm OF Music
Sydsey
Hill & Halls, Pty. Ltd
Cowra Road
Shoe Cleaners
AMM
Comeronwealth
Jostewar
Australia
Tao Eves Thia
Hill & Halls Pty. Ltd
LTEX
Presbyterian Church
Prams Bambaldey
Grieaptlonpeo
Pastor L
J. O'Dempsey
Seventh Day Adventist
Salvation Army
Holiness Meeting
Praise
Salvation Meeting
Mire
Seajor Williams
Tell
Caragabal Tau Ath
Minam Rey
M.d.sullivan
William Arnott
Homebush
J.j.sullivan
Bran
Pollard
Braybon Bros
J.B
R. Burgess
Exchange Hotel
Weddin Shire
Shire
Camp ST. Grenfell
T. Sinclair Mees
Grantell Pharuincy Grenfell
JV. Phompwun
Toole
J. Fogarty & Son
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