26 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Laura Standard And Crystal Brook Courier
Location
Laura, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1942
Page
1
Laura Standard Crystal Brook shows wartime first aid importance for all men. It notes lack of medical officers in small groups, urging trained orderlies as substitutes. Mentions the Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem and its humane principles tied to 1872 British Royal era efforts.
The piece argues that money profits hold little value when commodities are scarce and living wages fail the worker. It contends a basic wage of ten shillings a week is barely livable and questions the worth of "wealth" to the working man amid wartime hardship.
The Red Cross Circle schedules its annual meeting in Laura Town Hall on Friday amid a musical program. Organizers urge broad attendance to support rising demands on Red Cross societies and solicit help from attendees.
Read letters from prisoners of war in Germany compiled by the Red Cross describe severe hunger and reliance on Canadian Red Cross parcels. Australians report better protection due to parcels, but face cold, snow, and limited communication, while expressing hope for home.
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