Sinking of Eagle Report by War Correspondent
Arthur Thorpe recounts the sinking of the aircraft carrier Eagle in the Mediterranean on August 1l. He describes the ship listing, crew scrambling to life belts, the chaotic oil slick, rescue by a destroyer, and the afterglow of survivors aboard the escort vessel with captains and officers aiding comrades.
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Mediterranean
Arthur Thorpe
Reuter
Ark Royal
Ain
Eagles
Macintosh
Menoon
Darrow
Fleet Air Arm
Jaweem
Braybrook Shire Council Meeting Highlights 1942
Braybrook Shire Council discussed Beating of the Bounds date, road works and bitumen funding, and painting of the Health Centre Sunshine and Public Hall Maribyrnong. A noxious trade relocation was rejected, Tottenham street issue delays due to estate ownership, and strict Christmas leave rules were set. Noxious weeds, school needs in East Sunshine, water pressure complaints, munitions housing voting, roadwork cautions, and land lease debates were noted. Health and infant welfare reports showed rising whooping cough risk but improving overall health in mothers and infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Maribyrnong
Public Works Committee
Vid Council
CookeryHints Summertime dishes rich in vitamins and flavor
A plus for health and taste outlines several luncheon recipes using protective foods like raw carrot apple and cheese. The guide shows lettuce cups with apple slices, a cabbage bake with tomatoes cheese and breadcrumbs, a carrot omelette with eggs and milk, and savoury baked eggs with potatoes capers and cheese. Serves vary from four to six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oto
Desert Staff Officer’s Camel Commando Tale
In the Western Desert a staff officer sought permission to ride out on a camel with a lummy gun for a solo mission. After a long wait a message arrived claiming a great capture. A later correction revealed the capture was a camel accident, not Rommel, with the officer returning home that day.
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Western Desert
Camel
H Measige
Tony
University Prospectus Notice for Admissions
The notice invites applications to the university with emphasis on curriculum levels from primary to leaving honours. It mentions a spacious sports area and moderate fees, and states that prospectus and interviews are obtainable on application to the Principal C R Woolacott MA.
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Alexa
Alex. F. Clarke
Barkly Street
Footscray
A.B.C
Sunshine and District
U.F.S. Dispensary
L. McDuff
Sohn Downing
Braybrook Shire
Counci
Ronda
R. Southwell
Premier Charcoal Supply
McDonald Head
Brooklyn
Cowper Street
Bank Street Construction
Tottenham
Hill Street
W. Dillon
Landis Department
Trowe and
Kelleway
Willan
East Sunshine
Braybrook Hall
Sunshine Station
Parsons
L. E. Thorpe
Ing
Infant Welfare Centre
L. Hancock
Elizabeth Cooke
Haked Abbage
James Hall
Rommel
Essendon Grammar School
Interdenominational Public School For Boys
Raleigh Street
Essendon
F.U. 6306
C. R. Woolacott
M.A
Ernest QQ
Jackson
Williamstown
WAC Geis
MPS
Gross
W. & C. Gross Mers
Hampshire Road
the Junction Joinery and Timber Mills Pty. Ltd
Geelong Road
Geo. Gordon & Son
Foots
CRAY
M.A.H.P
Irving Street Footscray
Paisley
Uline
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