Ruined Italy Monuments Mask War Power Lines
The report describes new structures in Italy that disguise war industry within historic ruins and arches. It notes civilec camouflage efforts, Italian villa styles, and storage facilities hidden as landmarks, amid a broader wartime context and a broadcast quote from the China consul in Western Australia urging unity against the Axis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romer
Stoud
Australia
China
Aushwilia
My. W. Toa
Ching
Ation
Lidemls
Voices from Overseas Red Cross recordings aid Australia
Australiana Red Cross with the ABC and Myer Emporium arrange copying of Voices from Overseas recordings for Red Cross benefit. Myer’s will fund copying. depot in Melbourne for applications. single sided 7/6 and double sided 10/-. Donations and congratulatory messages from British and American Red Cross noted. News includes POW street adoption scheme and supply consignments to USSR and UK Red Cross, plus coupon rules for rationed goods. Wagga soldier Hogan writes Red Cross parcels arrive weekly. Royal thanks conveyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australiana Red Cross
Spring Street
Melbourne
Australia Broadcasting Commission
Myer Emporium
A.B.C
Red Cross
Myer’ Emporium
Australia
London
America
A. L. Blythe
Queensland
Blythe
Pted
Mahony
Il Mal
Wagga
Bob Hogan
Smd
J Hogan
Manilla District Hospital Balance Sheet Opinion
Auditor states the balance sheet for Manilla District Hospital as of 30 June 1942 is a true and correct view of the hospital’s affairs based on examined books, vouchers, and accounts. Stock on hand correctness is supported by the hospital secretary’s August 1942 confirmation.
Heenzo Cough Remedy Endorsed by Global Notables
The text lists world famous users such as Sir Harry Lauder Peter Dawson Miss Gladys Moncreiff and Captain Frank Hurley who endorse Heenzo Cough Remedy. It promotes adding concentrated Heenze to water to make a pint of cough remedy suitable for adults and children and notes a cost of 2 shillings at chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lauder
Peter “Dawson
Gladys Moncreiff
Frank Hurley
Australian women in action in wartime roles
Australian women take on tough tasks once seen as male only, mirroring Soviet and British efforts. Railway porters prove adept, saying the job is better than limited clerical work. The piece surveys women entering roles like porter and examines their impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Russia
England
Lindle
Ticketty
Collestor
Women at Work in Wartime Seek Earnest Duty
A wartime citizen narrative shows a woman porter reflecting on service duties many women shoulder. She notes long hours, cold winters, and balancing work with home life while urging others to join in war efforts. The piece records a cashier calling attention to women helping win the war by doing every possible task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Taylor
Howe
Russia
Assha
Karnes Taylor
Tesson
Wwe
Melbourne nurses patrol streets at night in bid for safety
War veterans and their families face repatriation treatment and pensions under a new provision noting tuberculosis is not war service related. The report also mentions women social workers patrolling Melbourne streets from midnight to 2 or 3 am to curb questionable behavior by young girls.
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Melbourne
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the Country Producers Ling CO. Ltd, Syd
Monuments In
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Aunt Mary
Ite
Dengate
Manilla
Ns.w. Red Cross
Myer
Emporium
British and American Red Cross
Iss.r
United States
Russia Front
Alliance OF Red Cross
Red Crescent Societies
Ussr
Wilisinson
Ceylon
Duke of Gleu Wester
Tam
Flix
Manilla District Hospital
Gia
Ormditorss Hospitals Commission
Juneau
Tate Inmene
Kina
Benetl
ERT Ag
Allied
Edgeres
Commonwealth
Bank of Australia
Commonwealth Savings Bank
GF. B. Grill
Chartered Accountant
Rennies
Shively Dale
Tec
Cine
J. T. Robertson & CO
Itcoms
Scott
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