Wartime Nurse’s Long Odyssey From Australia to England
J E Burchill served two years at Ansteadiay Island Mission Nursing Home in Halls Creek WA then went to England to aid war relief, later dying aboard a hospital ship off Labrador. Returning to Australia she joined Adventist mission efforts and endured perilous seas and wartime duties in Newfoundland and New South Wales, with memories of service amid loss and hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistor
J. E. Burchill
Anstealiay Ialant Mission
Halls Creek
England
Warstricken Simin
Cms of
Labrador
Wilfred Gronfell
Australia
Adventone
Moe
Prestey
Brian
Felowshire
Joao
Fairlie Boreas
Feo
New South Wales
Peatertil
Sleiaves
Willberitiel Hennes
Ptt
Saad
Yala
Hidden Wedding Plans Stir In Bright Foretold Tale
Fragmentary narrative centers on a housemaid to be styled Her Ladyship and a two year interim, with family estates and engagements mentioned. Whispers of inheritance and a wedding path unfold amid blurred names and odd phrases from the damaged text.
War and wheat drive Horsham public note to change
A To the Editor letter argues for swift war end and harsher government critique. It warns Australia’s wheat industry and export prospects face collapse from policy and rising costs, urging decisive political change and stronger support for primary industries.
Postwar problems loom over wheat industry noted in Horsham Times
A reader letter laments postwar wheat industry challenges in Australia. It argues expanded production, employment, and rural consolidation are needed to avert unemployment and malnutrition, urging government action and investment to secure farmers and regional economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaor
Horsham Times
Omnath
Royal Connaisshin
Pingtner Iin
Priseur Enmdiriay
Mo Pol Cullen
Havre
Ives
Salem Thor Stray
Atta
Wiminulls
Toy
CTA
Vietorin
Australia
A Botanist's Appreciation of Native Plants
A fragmented account details a botanist's admiration for native flora. It mentions observations, regional plants, and field notes, with references to institutions, individuals, and locations, though the text is garbled. The piece hints at taxonomy, cultivation, and the value of local species in ecosystems and gardens.
Patchwork of native plant patches delights botanical eye
The Lindner brothers harvest native seedlings under permit to create cultivated patches of hardy Australian flora. They carefully lift tiny seedlings, often under an inch high, then nurse them in gardens to boost survival and showcase reviving patches of morning, a distinctive beauty. Residents of Hornham will note their skill, marking a valued botanic asset in New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornham
Cem
Hoeshant
New Howth Wales
Lindner Brothers
Ev Thistle Y. Harris
Australian Forest Schools Hranch
Nsw
University Grounds
Sewtiwin JR
Fragmented OCR Surges in Historic Market Report
A garbled OCR text reveals a disrupted historical market note with scattered numbers, mentions of months and places, and references to wheat prices and sales. The legible fragments imply a market summary from a past period, noting cooperation and a peak price level, with names like Mr. James Ballinge Suprable appearing amid unclear lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hweevat
Hevrshueay
Torsha
Ely
Melhoirne
Winntera Tury
James Ballinge
Increased Phosphate Prices Under Commonwealth Review
War driven rises in phosphate costs hit Australia as the Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Fraser D. Be Copeland notes imported rock and sulfur costs escalate. Sheer freight, insurance, and exchange rates push prices up across Western Australia New South Wales Victoria and Queensland. Relief possible after exhaustive review, with increases since July 7 ranging from 15s to 18s per ton in various regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Profraser
D. Be Copeland
Ins
Sherer
Ocean Island
Nauru
Australis
Australia
Western Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Byry Peninsular
Tosainnig
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Howe
Aer S Rae
Opperman's Red Gum
Robinson Street
Horsham
Ike
Germany
Occasson
Boston Crackers
Amries YS Forges
Ae Janteane
Dave Chaeles
Aruna Wistiniele
Milne
Tynan
Geery
Ste Johan
Susy
Ant
Atari
Pir Delat
Kailow
Pasiple
Aue
Cme
Ifes
TC Elainy
Phiest
Poagle
Wally Septemboy Llsom
Turin
Sharlioney
Suntan
Evonin
Fearawiak
AE Tan
Iran
Anna Amine
Wests
Anki Pantrama
Yuothir
Dan Patel
Sean Ovinbe
Eae
Thien Qa
Doris Say Sin, Ony Gilbeys
Metbourse
Isepave
Pam
Plinne Ort
The
Torsham Times
Je Phair
Savings Bank
Commonwealth 8Avinas Bank of Hustetlia
Pioneer
Australie Coldsbrough Morts
Wook
MacAuLay
Newmarket
Wilson Street
A. B. Tapfeld
Man
Hardie
Janesith
Eby. Pry
CNR
City Road
Ine, S.C
James AL Asnesr
Sy Em Smith
Victorian Producers Co-Op. CO. Ltd
V.P.C. Buildming
Flinders ST. Melb
Thesquleg Victoris and
Rererms
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