11 Dec 1943
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Newspaper
Healesville Guardian
Location
Healesville, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1943
Page
1
Fragment unreadable notice mentions Melbourne attendance and a Thursday event at Breddhaw's Beltdioge. Names and specifics unclear due to OCR errors.
The Hedleaville gathering led by Camel Fohanmat and Hon Mi Isaac urged public cooperation to curb forest fires. Fire chief and police officials discussed better manpower, upgraded equipment, education programs for children, and proper use of fireplaces, seeking cross-sector coordination and local ownership of prevention efforts.
The article surveys Zimbabwe ruins atop a cliff with the Acropolis, noting walls, kopjes, and extensive gold smelting traces. It highlights giant stones, quarry evidence, and grand vistas from 400 feet, while acknowledging limited dating and ongoing archaeologist debate.
Heslesville Shire Council heard Stott outline post war works including reconnection of Five Aire and bridge over Croce durn at Wallarevenue, new Graceburn bridge approaches, cost estimates for bitumen sealing, and plans to prepare a general post war improvement policy for Healesville district. Sealing likely 4d per square yard. roads are too damaged for direct bitumen without reshaping or partial reconstruction.
A report from St Johns Hall details a recent Yuletide fair by the Cure Of England girls friendly society. Reverend Muxworthy welcomed Dr M Murray Murton, who opened the event and praised the society�s efforts. Proceeds support the League of Soldiers Friends, with entertainment by society members and stalls selling cakes sweets and crafts.
At Memorial Hall a general exhibition features films and acts including MADLEY and HADLEY war topics, LUPE VELEZ and LEONORT, and the MEXICAN SPITFIRES act. It lists Elmer’s tet Wabbit as a featured piece among the lineup.
A Wednesday program at MARJGRIZ presents a general exhibit featuring DON BARRY and ALLA CURT with the theme Remember Pearl Harbor. The event, titled TISH TM, marks the date December 15 and invites public participation in a commemorative display addressing past conflicts and universal news themes.
A compact list of film showings and previews across theaters with stars such as Joe McCrea Joan Blondell Robert Benchley Lupe Velez Gene Tierney Randolph Scott and James Craig. Features include Foreign Correspondent About Face A Streetcar Named Desire and Married an Angel among others with dates from December through December 29.
The notice outlines Guardian Office contact details and opening hours from 9 a.m. to midnight and 8 a.m. to 30 p.m. with closure on Wednesdays and holidays. It includes a phone line and specifies daily operating times.
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