Australians Like Americans in War Time Tales from Down Under
The article contrasts Australian life with American, noting 1942 wartime exchanges between U S soldiers and Australians. It details rugged climate deserts, farming limits, manpower strain with 913 000 in the armed forces, and Austra lia’s austerity measures including limited meat and fuel, austere homes, and rations as civilians adapt to war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Pine
Union
Virginia
New Guinea
Australia
Torres
U. S. Army
Japan
States
Western States
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Adelaide
U. S
Americans and Australians in War Time Relations
The article notes close US Australia ties during and after conflict, with Americans praised for cordial conduct and higher pay aiding social life. It mentions Australian openness to American brides, New Zealand debate on army pay, and Curtin’s wish for American settlement. It also surveys Australian culture, sports, and postwar outlook.
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U. S. Army
America
New Zealand
Australia
U. S
Big Island
San Francisco
Curtin
Commonwealth
Mother and Daughter Dress Share Adorable Pinafore Style
The mother and daughter favor matching outfits in charming pinafore plays dressed in polka dotted chambray flowered muslin candy striped cotton and gingham. Both adore the same playful fabrics creating a sweet coordinated look.
Maryland's 13 straight popular votes for winner
Maryland carried the popular vote for the winning presidential candidate in 13 consecutive elections from 1892 through 1940, the longest such run in U.S. history.
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Maryland
Dutch Pilot Reports Bombing Japanese Airstrip
A Netherlands pilot files a report from the occupied East Indies after bombing a Japanese airstrip. He notes the airstrip has lost face, stating the mission was completed with honorable reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
Netherlands East Indies
US Sailor Weds in Armadale Australia at Our Lady of Lourdes
Chief Petty Officer Lowell Rudy and Miss Alice Drew united in a formal wedding at Our Lady of Lourdes church Armadale Australia Attendants included Petty Officer Waldo Gustafson and Miss Lila Drew Bridesmaid.
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Australia
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Armadale
Lowell Rudy
Alice Drew
Waldo Gustafson
U. S. Navy
Lila Drew
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Albert Minarik
Milwaukee
Wis
Jasperoo Dempsey
The
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Continental
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Washington
California
Federation
Lieut
Frances Cox
Lily Fucci
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
iChy
Mey Lu
St. Reno Iy
Black Strand Co
W. Adams
Firestone
Pioneer
Pacemaker
Richard Crooks
Firestone Symphony Orchestra
Howard Barlow
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
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