Carrier Pigeons Play Key War Role Across Forces
Military pigeon lofts sustain communications as radio failures, with homing pigeons delivering vital messages from jungle patrols and from aircraft. British and Indian forces breed and train birds for Army Navy and Air Force use. Pigeons can fly 600 miles in one hop carrying messages clipped to a leg ring. Detaining or harming them breaches requisitions. missing birds must be taken to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Place
Braney
Britain
India
Indian Signal Corps
Army
Navy
Speedinia
Lang Party to contest state elections led by Mr Lang
About thirty Lamg Labour Party candidates will contest the next State elections with Mr Lang as their leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamg Labour Party
Mr. Lang
Flower Show Notes and Exhibits List
Exhibition entries cover chrysanthemums roses zinnias geraniums delphiniums gaillardias petunias carnations and marigolds with specific counts and distinctions for bowled vases doubles or distinct varieties. An outstanding uncatalogued white flowers category marks non chrysanthemum blooms judged for effect.
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Gaillardias
Gerberas
Gorb Ws
Vise
Glaniali
Petimias
Stalls Include Plain and Fancy Work at Fair
A local market event features stalls offering plain and fancy work, sweets and produce, jumble and secondhand items, handcrafts for children, flowers and refreshments, creating a varied outdoor shopping experience for attendees.
Special Attractions at Show: Gallery, Floral Carpet and Rules
All entries free and exhibits to become property of the Committee. Exhibitors of flowers must provide their own vases bowls and vessels. Entries open from 8 30 to 10 30 am. Flowers may be collected at close of Show. Andee will be present for consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andee
Caution Notice on Trespass and Prohibited Activities
Caution issued by C. J. Byrnes of Mossvale Upper Tania warning that trespassing fishing shooting or removing weeds from the property will be prosecuted. Public notice serves to deter unauthorized access and preserve the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Byrnes
Mossvale
Upper
Tania
Grateful Soldiers Send Xmas Thanks From War Front
Messages of appreciation pour in for the Sinss parcels sent to soldiers by the Returned Soldiers League. Letters from Gur. A Maunder, Lieut. Turner, C G Baldwin, and others praise the care, variety of food, and thoughtful hampers that brighten service members’ holidays abroad and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla Braich
Gur
Maunder
G. Tuiey
B- Turner
Xmax
Ganteem
Allan Campbell
C. Davis
N. H. Marsh
London
Italy
Capri
Napeli
Pompei
Vesuvians
Sqn
L. Hy Towble
A.C.F
Moon Phases Do Not Affect Plant Germination, Study Finds
A Sydney report on lunar farming claims from Munich and John Innes trials found seed germination and crop yields largely depend on soil and weather, not moon phase. Outdoors showed temperature and rainfall as primary factors, with indoor conditions offering more consistent germination. moon influence deemed negligible. The Australian Comforts Band funded this work and supports community entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sare. Gener
Taceport
Australian ‘Associacy
State Botanical Institution
Munich
Loren and
Bauer
John Innes Horticultural Institution
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Carrier Pigeon
Acs
Coaming
Am! Hope Tineke
OTWER
International Harvester
Lang Party
Presbyterian Womens
Grild
T. Hiscox
Rowan Street
Manilla
Australian Comforts
Montotony
Wade
Insurannce Office
People's Office
People's Insurance
Government Insurance Office
NLS
W. S. Bamrack
York Streets
Sydney
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