Spain Appeals for US Aid Amid Desperate Civil War Aftermath
Washington reports Spain has appealed to the United States for 100 million dollars to feed a war‑weary, impoverished population. Ruth A. Steiger notes rationing, inflation, and shortages as prewar comforts vanish, with citizens relying on stamps as money and fear of Nazi influence looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
United States
Ruth A. Steiger
Christian Science Monitor
Agis
Generansimo
Francisco Branco
Thestil
Uns
Penna
Germany
Wiestina
Forest Shelter Belts Boost Farm Yields and Stability
Forest Commission chairman A V Galbegith discusses tree planting on Victorian farms to combat erosion and drought. He cites research from Australia and Russia showing belts reduce wind and evaporation, shelter crops, and provide annual timber dividends. Examples include Pinus radiata at Bright yielding over £12 10s per acre in 12 years and South Australian plantations returning up to £70 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.V. Galbegith
Forests Commission of Mictoria
Chamber of Agriculture Convestion
Wangur- Atta
Australia
Bright
South Australia
Fata
Victoria
Forests Department
Melaiuki University
Finland
Madalmatya
Ita
Inland Australia Speech Highlights Frontiers and Health
Reverend J Andrew Barber speaks in Hamilton on the Australian Inland Mission and later Australian Aerial Medical Services. He describes vast inland tracts, water, and development potential, noting the white population and the need for medical and transport support. He cites horsebreaking dangers, emergency air and wireless networks, and the Flying Doctors aiding hundreds of miles away communities. He urges support for inland development and the Australian Aerial Medical Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
J. Andrew Barber
Hamilton
St. Andrew's
Surpont
Australian Inland Mission
Australian Astral Medical Services
Lorber
Adstraus
Darwin
Perth
Yrwin
Cloncurry
Alexandry
Tou
Harry Ful Jock
Se Haree
Swun
AAMAS
They Do Not Weep At a Trawler Base in Wartime England
A wartime portrait of fisher folk wives and mothers at a fishing quay mission. They provide hot baths, tea, meals, and mail writing space for sailors, knit stockings and scarves, and send books and money to support crews. They observe discreetly, focus on home life, and sing hymns for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Gambier
Miguion
Wea
The Wimmera Farmer's Farewell Poem Fragment
A fragmented poem by Alex McDonald of Cayeodith reflects on farewell and memory along the Wimmera River. The verse traverses past friendships, landscapes, and the ache of leaving the land behind with lingering recollections of years and companions.
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Alex
McDonald
Cayeodith
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Brian B. Adamson
Horsham
Barnes’ Pharmacy
Firerback Streky
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Ifn
Rilney
S.A
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Anyione
Huscrton
Times” Office
Forest Commission
Barbet
Varest
George Simpson
Gulf of Carpentaria
Brisbane
Saltle
Anatralia
Aire Spring
Adelaide
Barber
Mice Springs
Victoria River Downs
Jenntcamt
Hall
Derby
Nati
Tennants Creek
Barrow Teck
Tie
Toshiima
Port Heknil
Amy
Queenshiad
Pryebytepian Church
Tts
Audiatain Intant Mission
Ranemit
Wuthack and Brought Hii
Vien
Nas Hughly
Trayloregels
Vrain
Pbs
Peters
Tan Antt Wich
Jung
Lynss
Estee Trading CO. Pty, Ltd
Opperman’s Red Gum
Robinson Street
Mill
Wimmera
Kelland Pty. Ltd
Firebrace Street
Bay
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