Parachute Crew of RAAF Saves Korean War Pilots
Parachute section of No. 77 Squadron in Korea, based at Twakunt Miese men, packs up to 600 chutes a month. Six men work 16 hours daily to meet demands, repacking and maintaining gear that has saved at least nine pilots in Korea, including seven Australians. The unit handles parachutes from RA A B No 0 Squadron and No 3 Transport Unit, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, and United States Air Force supplies, with repacks every 20 days in winter.
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RAAF
Korea
Royal Australian Air Force
Twakunt
Miese
No. 77 Squadron
Isorea
Ra.a.b
Royal N. Fieet Air Arm
United States Air Force
No. Tiquadron
Tingha Pictures MGM Historic Bu Talks Event
A fragmented review notes Tingha Pictures MGM presenting a historic outdoor show featuring Clark performing old-time Western tunes such as Shenandoah. Elena Sarques, described as Mexican-born, appears in a supporting role requiring limited English and reliance on Blackfoot dialect or sign language.
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MGM
Patie
Omnes
Discovery
Mavi
Elena Sarques
Sium Pew
Prize commercial fish of the TAL menhaden
Prize commercial fish of the TAL is the menhaden with an apparently inexhaustible supply. Reports note records in the millions of fish per haul and large hauls. nets broke during a capture. Menhaden weigh up to fifty pounds and reach around one foot in length, used not for food but as caster oil fertiliser.
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N.R.M.A
Parachute section keeps survival gear in Korea and Australia
Members of the 77 Squadron advance base at Wakant maintain parachutes with monthly repack cycles in summer and year round checks. The unit, led by Sergeant Bob Milligan, also fabricates snow gear for Meteor fighters and transports, tests parachutes up to 1000 feet, and maintains rubber dinghies and escape equipment. They work long hours, including a six hour shift during a 1950s Korea air supply mission, to ensure readiness and safety for aircrews.
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N 77 Squadron
Wakant
Korea
Stnion
Bob Milligan
Fidley Street
St.Mary's
Semrith
New South Wales
RAAF
Serpeait
Max O'Neill
Rockhampton
Qld
Tian’ Breeze
Knubbes
Barry Waters
Wagge
Lac
Eddie Agius
Ascot
Omic Bomb Casualty Commission
Milligan
Tingha plans team building for Group 5 meeting
Tingha delegates seek permission to enter only old and third grade teams this season. Secretary Mr. Ne W. Thomas said Tingha had entered strong sides in the past, but many players retired and few young players remained. He expected new players to gain experience and Tingha to field an A grade team in spring. Tingha's test against Banmayitle Moreh is noted.
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Tingha
Tingha Raf.c
Ne W. ‘Thomas
Thomas
Strone
Frstersile
Nes Yuuhe
Cspingha
Banmayitle Moreh
Tingha Pingha Race Meeting Promises Strong Interest
An alt heights race meeting is planned at Pingha with 68 units to improve the course. The event draws much interest and offers a notable program for attendees.
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Tingha
Alt-heights
Pingha
Apel Bote Rai F
Moonlight Fete at Convention Grounds March
Moonlight fete held on the convention grounds features an act musical program and stalls among the attractions.
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Commonwealth Savings Bank
Commonwealth Costa
BANK
White House
Inshman
James Hoban
South Carolina
Congress
Morris Ovford
Guyra Junction
Tingha Pictures
Rugby League
Stork
Church OF England
Mr. Weiss
Father Flynn
Ashtardy
Newman & Finlen
A E. Daley
Hel Cross
Tinghay Central School
Pingha Hospital
Richard Pearson
ANU
Richard Tearson & Sons
GUYRA
Guyra Harvester Co
Cuyra
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