Obituary for Sgt Keith Rayner Killed in Air Accident
Sgt Keith Rayner RAAF is reported dead in an air accident near Roepang on February 14. Born July 28 1920 at Terowie he trained in Somers Ballarat and Laverton before serving with an Australian squadron at Laverton and Darwin. He married Jean Peebles in 1941 and is survived by his parents and siblings.
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Keith Rayner
RAAF
Roepanz
LB. Rayner
Whyte Yarcowie
Roepang
Terowle
Yarcowie School
Prince Alfred Colluee
Mise
Jean Peebles
Melbourne
R. Smart
Canowie Bell
W.nash
Adelaide
Jean Rayner
South Australian Scouts Launch Aluminium Drive
The Minister for Munitions reports the South Australian Boy Scouts under Henry Rymill will conduct a house to house aluminium collection for the national appeal. Residents are urged to prepare disused utensils for the week and all aluminium goes to municipal councils for Army Salvage. The drive aims to surpass other states per head in collected aluminium.
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South Australian Boy Scouts Association
Henry Rymill
Boy Scout
Boy Scouts Association
Army Salvage Organisation
War Purposes Fund Committee Formed At City Meeting
A February 12 public meeting in the Corporation Council Chamber, led by Mayor H L Daly, formed a War Purposes Fund Committee to raise money for Red Cross Cheer Up and other war efforts. R J Parvi chosen secretary, funds to be shared among Red Cross, F F GF, and Cheer Up Club, with gala or sports day planned.
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War Purposes Fund Committee
Corporation Council
HL. Daly
Orter
R. J. Pari
J. Tippet
Red Cross
Page
Chile
Dudell
Brooks
B. ‘T. Naly
R. J. Parvi
E. J. Brooks
T. Harper
A. Dennis
C. Brogan
Medlin
Gallary
R, McLennan
Brogan
C. Harmer
Walters
The
Globe Howl
Wridge
Ervine Street
Keep a Silent Tongue on Troop Movements
A caution urges discretion over troop transport gossip to avoid endangering soldiers. The warning stresses that careless chatter could reveal plans for evacuations, artillery positions, or unit movements, risking mission safety and lives.
Georgetown Dance Supports Red Cross and Ugly Man Contest
A February report notes a well attended Institute dance in Georgetown for the Red Cross fundraiser with music by Mrs J Hilfe and Miss M Tynes. Winners in the Ugly Man contest include Mr Jack Browne and Mr Butch Hinton receiving votes, with profits aiding the circle’s activities. Services at St Genree’s Church and parish leadership changes are also mentioned along with local civic projects and social events.
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Institute
Tely Man
Brian. Myatt
Red Cross Circle
Mesdanes CP &, Stow
R Dutton
Breadon
Trimspor
Mesdines
W. Peaks
Red Cross
P. Hiskey
J. W. Iinton
Jack Browne
Butch Hinton
D. O'Connell
Crogguer
R. Inglis
D) Hinton
T. Smart
D. Snnsilacombe
Higgins
CW. Peaks
O'Connell
Gordon Smallacombe
Don
Ugly Man Hinton
Lesters
Maren
J. H. Hill
Prospect Attoby
G. B. Hill
Clover Hill
Roseworthy College
Jack
Getion Prlvate
Murray Phillis
Loveday
Bert Jolly
Adelaide
Mesdames J. O'Brien
W. J. Jolly
Aleck Liddle
Clare
Port Pirie
T. Myatt
Bernard O'Loghlen
Kilkenny
ALF
Katie Miller
Melbourne
Balarat
Peter Miller
Kaliglis
Monreith
Aylesbury
Mr. King
Springfield
Misa Rose Inglis
Laurel Nash
Gladstone
A. 4. Noll
Price of Liberty Reflections Stir Australian Readers
A long, impassioned column argues for perseverance of habeas corpus and national faith in God to sustain freedom. It laments strikes and upholds loyalty, law, and courage, urging Australians to honor forefathers’ sacrifices and live under divine guidance. The piece also notes local obituaries and community updates including military service and residents’ movements.
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England
America
Australia
Berty
God
Christ
Gort
War Savings Certificates Week Ending Pebristy 22th
War Savings Certificates figures show weekly totals and grand aggregate in pounds. The report lists 2,829,318 and 2,677,825 and 1,032,243 with a total of 7,870,238 and a grand aggregate of £30,386,094.
Manager at Booyoolee 18 Years Mentioned in Lucerne Notes
Maurice Collins notes Hedley Pascoe as a keen spectator at Abattoirs cattle sales. Pascoe has managed Booyoolee Estate for Hughes for 18 years, with Nacatimen Station in Queensland also owned by the firm. Lucerne crops were poor this year due to a wet winter and spring, choking growth and likely little seed yield.
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Mail
Maurice Collins
Hedley Pascoe
Abattoir
Messrs
Hughes
Nacatimen
Queensland
Lucerne
Nacatunga
Pascoe
Tetowie
Bagot, Shakes & Lewis, Ltd
Gladstone
Bongoolee
AIR RAID SHELTER TRENCHES AT LOCAL SCHOOLS
The Working Bee at the Primary School grounds reports six trenches about 60 feet long nearly finished after two Saturdays of work and evening sessions. Seventy volunteers completed major excavation with a tea break appreciated by workers. High School trenches will be finished next, with Navvies and volunteers meeting Friday February 20 to finish joins, seating, drainage, and camouflage for full protection.
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Wriday
Olle
Loan Message From the Federal Treasurer on Liberty Loan
The Federal Treasurer Mr Chifley urges Australians to support the Liberty Loan, stating resources for war are limited by will and that £35,000,000 must be raised to fund the war effort. He notes the loan amount is set after government consultation and Bank input and warns that failure would equate to failing the troops.
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Tve
Mr Chifley
Australia
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Bank Board
Austrstia
Australian Loan Drive Urges Universal Subscriptions
The article urges every Australian to subscribe to the loan, large or small, stressing a duty to perform. It insists there should be no difficulty in filing and that no one should fail in fulfilling the obligation.
Wheat Acreage Curtailed As Australia Considers Storage
The Minister for Commerce flags wheat storage strain and may order curtailment of sowing on large farms. Scully warns marketing difficulties for the just harvested crop and potential emergency measures for the December 1942 and January 1943 harvests. Smaller farms with local labor could absorb changes. larger properties may face progressive sowing cuts.
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Austalia
Scully
Scul
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Jamestown
Georgetown
Genree
Church of England
F. Steele
Laura
Yuka
North
Port Darwin
Arnold Ward
Rex Denhardt
Wather
K. B. Morrissey
J. 0. W.rowke
P. M. S Molloy
Morrissey
Carrietob
Japan
Pastor A. Dennis
Booyoolee
W. B. Chifley
H. T. Harslett
General Commission
Horwood Bagshaw
Imperial
Goodyear
Malvern
Lester's
Walter Wagner
Alfred Hitchcock
Donald
Penguin
Walt Disney
Our Gang
Pete Smith
Indeors
E. J. Kranz Caltowie Phone
A. C. Masters
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