Manilla MLA Chaffey Addresses District On War Mobilization
Manilla letters from W A Chaffey MLA explain his enlistment with the ACLP and outline government leadership, sacrifice, and patriotism for Australians facing the war years. He urges unity, notes education’s role, and promises to handle constituents’ issues via Parliament. Also reports local storm damage at Tingha, pension increases, and wartime naval events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Chaffey
A.lp
Manilla
Jin Hy
Australia
Ayoy
J Robertson and Co Supply Farm Goods and Equipment
I Robertson and Co offer a wide range of farm supplies including horse shoes waterbags binding fencing pumps milking equipment seeds paints and oils. The firm invites inquiries for particulars to compare quality and prices.
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Carbor
For the Love of Allah An Officer Tells a Soldier Tale
An officer recounts a veteran’s conflict between duty and conscience under military law. A Sunday parade, objections to polity, and a request to claim Muslim faith for exemption are described, noting home responsibilities, parliamentary contacts, and the impact on service rules and canteen access. The piece ends amid discussion of Muslim customs affecting duties in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle East
Egypt
Palestine
Anite
Mohamedan
Unclear historical request with religious duty note
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Muslim and Christian duties, permissions, and a ship noted with 25 000 Yon iatths. Content is garbled and hard to interpret but seems wartime or military oversight referencing religious accommodations and a ship allocation.
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Manilla and District News
Bens
Parliament House
Sydney
Tingha
Oalais
Dunnkirk
Ark ‘Royal
Nea
P.Q. Box
York
Telephone
Canberra
Glitsos
Comino
North West
Newcastle Wool Appraisement Centre
Nenco
the Pioneer Company
Commonwealth Wool and Produce CO
Neste
Wilshire
Comac
TSS
Ano
Dwnsville
J.T. Robertson & CO
J. T. Robertson & CO
W. J. Coupland
A. B. Coupland
Mitchell Hay
Benchee
Lucerne
Qomn
Platte Fuisines
Tillman
Oars Conner
Harp Pave
Ceudor
Bleetiie
Dilly Lampe
Vectrolux
Philco
I. Robertson and CO
Allah
Paramount
Fle
Life Radio & Radiograms
RADIO
H. C. Dengate Local Agent
Te Pte
Ford
A. C. Veness & Sons
Haveysack
United States
Iamel
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