District News Highlights From Local Knitters and Militia
M. R. Thompson returns from One Moree Baths with benefits while P. A. Finney enjoys leave from Camden and Lealie Shi visits Rutherford. A knitting circle fundraiser raised 188 pounds with free music by Mrs Maher and others. Barb Wire orchestra from Rob Roy joined. Hobart locals Catell Lenard White Peck and Jesale Hewat contributed. Lorna White and Catell won the Monte Carlo dance. Thompson’s club judged capable. Next week knitting circle plans birthday presents for Pres W Hodges and Bevan. War Precautions sub-branch will take five shillings for the next event on Christmas Day.
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M. R. Thompson
P. A. Finney
Camden
Lealie
Rutherford
Mra. Maher
Owen McCosker
Cherry Tree Hill
J. Pinney
Viollin
W. J. Finney
Rob Roy
Misa Catell
Pinrio Mesors Catell
Hie
Geo
Lenard
Miss White
Miss Peck
Ming Jesale Hewat
Misa Lorna White
Mr. Catell
Thompson
Pres
W Hodges
Bevan
Sereime
Prseas
War Practires Association de Tekin
Local Charity Notes Donations and Help Expressed
A community committee lists donations from Mr Russell and others including Mrs Laid and Mr Hinker and volunteers who aided a fundraiser. The balance sheet after the event shows a surplus of £17 0s 0d and thanks are extended to all helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Bruck
Mr Button
Semin
Mtr
H Lioni
Bendeich
Russell
Kemp
Parke
FP. Coote
OG Whith
H. Gilhome
Willa
Maxim
Leckrey
Hinker
Australia Grants Rapid War Measures After Pacific Threat
The Federal Cabinet announced sweeping war steps in response to Japanese aggression in the Pacific. Prime Minister Curtin said leave was cancelled for active forces, mobilisations of Navy Army and Air Force expanded, and Parliament summoned. Deputy PM Forde urged Australians to uphold tradition amid tighter controls on transport and fuel. Army manpower boosted with 1000 women and 500 more for the air force, while foreign attache details remained unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Japan
Pacific
Curtin
Government of
Fo M. Forde
Jon Tyghit
Rother
Federal
Department of External Attire
Sla
Australian Legae Tien
ATP
RAAF
Dingo Rebukes and Outcry Across Wild Frontier
A garbled passage recounts a chaotic scene with references to a dingo and frontier life. Amidst the fractured text are scattered mentions of fires, warnings, and a sense of upheaval marking the region. The piece preserves a rough sense of place and tone without clear events.
Xmas gift ideas for women from Charmoin and friends
Readable text lists several beauty and cosmetic items including creams, powders, lip products, and handbags. Mentions brands like Clarins and Charmain style items. The tone resembles a shopping guide or gift suggestions column with product names and categories.
Federated Chambers of Commerce Discuss Shale Oil Inquiry
A Lismore meeting of the Federated Chambers of Commerce carried several resolutions. They urged an immediate inquiry into shale oil position and discussed postwar public works, migration trends, and government planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Chambers of Commerce
Lismore
Federaton
H. L Anthony Mode
Human Torch Incident Report From Babinda Police
Babinda police reported a suspicious incident where Mir Stamatis Stele Merendy aged 28 apparently set herself alight after striking a match and creating a human torch. She died five hours later in hospital. A Creek language pole was found in a bedroom with a note claiming inability to help herself addressed to her husband and children.
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