Holland Reclaims Zuyder Zee Lands Expands Arable Area
The Netherlands advances a bold reclamation of the Zuyder Zee begun in 1920, creating four polders centered on the Wimerpelder area and the fresh water lake Meer. The project aims to protect against North Sea storms with a long dam system while enriching Dutch agriculture and economy.
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Holland
Duyder Zee
North Sea
Zuyder Zee
East
West Friesland
North Holland
Zuyder
Wadden Zee
Savpolder
Ncews
Wimerpelder
Germany
Thyistion
Wieringen
Voc
Tonger
Rolland
Friesland
Dutch Water Project And Rural Transition Unfolding
The text describes a grand Dutch land reclamation plan including an artificial lake initially salt that will become freshwater via the Rhine tributary, with future farming over half a million acres and a pension idea for aging fishermen. It notes tourist interest around Marken and Volendam, praising villagers’ charm while acknowledging economic and social adjustments.
Anzac Day Honor From Junior Red Cross in N S W
Nineteen years on Anzac Day, NSW Junior Red Cross members in white uniforms join local services. They fund and support three JBC homes, Crippled Children's and milk funds, visit hospitals weekly, and run Hospital Days. In 1940s tone, the piece highlights the motto Lest We Forget and the Juniors’ enduring service to soldiers’ families and sick children.
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Australia
N.S. W
Red Cross
J. B C
Hed Cross
N.3.w
J.B. C
Junior Red Cross
Junior
J. ER. C. Milk Fund
J. H.C
Sydney Town Hall
Tm Nevidy
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Murdochs
Alto
Sydney
Kinilly Neemateh
Auis Bath
Malvern
Maly
W. Halley
T. V. Sendamme
Lixel Meer
Livel
Vilaves
Monieken Jum
Marken
Edam
Volen Lan
Amsterdam
Zee
Amaan
Inez
Karevcond
L. A. Dind
Burren Junction
Nsw
West Simple
Coorey
COORE
Damask Cooreys
Cooreys
Cooreys Price
Cooreye
Childrens
Dunlop Poe SA
Gyvara
Ime
Ipswich
Ganan
Horwood Bagshaw
Imperial
Tynes
H.B
Wey
Bagshaw
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