Help for Australian Prisoners in War
The Far East news notes thousands of Australians may be prisoners after Singapore. Estimates range around 15,000, with Allied POWs at Cangi fortress. The Red Cross plans to triple prisoner aid, seeks food ships, and calls on Australian branches to intensify relief efforts for prisoners of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Cangi Fortress
International Rulux
Wrr
Down
Red Cross
Australlia
Japan
Crete
North Africa
Tncreagnd
Australia
From Out the Past March 4 1933 Gladstone notes
Death notices announce the passing of Mr A V Smith and Miss Pogey Spotswood formerly of Gladstone. Cricket scores record Gladstone 241 beat Lanea 82 and Crystal Brook 179 over Hiddleston 104. Public water rating meeting held in Gladstone with Mayor J H Sargent presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A V. Smith
Pogey Spotswood
Gladstone
New Methodist
Lanea
Crystal Brooke
Hiddleston
Glistone
J. H. Sargent
Crystal Brook
Thwaites
Gladshine
Thos
Brinkworth
Gulnare
Caltowle
Georgetown Notes on Local Social and War Weather Events
A mixed report details a Georgetown social gathering with a promised supper and donations surpassing five pounds, performances by musicians including a saxophonist, and thanks given to Mrs O Connell. It also reports wartime lessons for schoolchildren, visits from several locals, weather extremes with a 106 degree temperature and heavy rainfall, and upcoming church services and marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witnnessay
Maren Ib
O'Connell
Bila
Meadames
Boyce
Australia
Jas
Randle
CH. J
Nehab
Rundle
Peasilly
Witl
Scholmessen
Wantwart
John Hopwood
Ailey
Ton Kite
TAA. 1
Gambier
Charlie Bond
Kuston Camu
Eddie Angley
Oakbank
N. L. Wellington
Heir Doughter
Arthuy Wellingtal
M. H. Bragsy
Whyalla
PW. Phillips
Ts Bickenara
J. Vaughton
Crowie P.O. Baptist
West Sint
Air Raid Shelter Trenches For Gladstone School
NW begins digging at Gladstone Primary School on Saturday March 7 to build air raid shelter trenches. Parents of children and others are urged to assist during the weekend as work continues Saturday afternoon and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Farewell Social for Gale at Crystal Brook Institute
A farewell social at Crystal Brook Institute honored Mr. and Mrs. Gale prior to their move to Gladstone where Mr Gale will head the wheat depot. Speeches praised the guests, gifts were exchanged from Wheat Yard staff and Girls Club members, supper followed, and a clearing sale proceeds noted.
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Gov. FL Gale
Crystal Brook Institute
Gladstone
Crystal Brook
George Gale
Allan Gale
E. O'Shaughnessy
M. Teller
W. Ropinson
Be Chapman
R.S.L
G. Haskard
E. S North
R. Jarrett
H. A. Roberts
Lambell
Lambell and Myssrs
I. Venning
P. McLeod
P. Curtin
Murste
Mesdunes Ogilvie
Coinhe
D. Yuet
Me Curtin
Obituary Notices From Gladstone and Port Pirie District
A series of obituaries notes the deaths of J J Schinter Port Pirie aged 70, a long time cross street butcher, and H Hill of Prospect aged about 60, with families in Gladstone. Smallacombe of Mevredin also mourned. Hil and Smallacombe were esteemed locals. Survivors include spouses, four sons John Tale Eric Allan and Ve and four daughters, with Selina Schinter Anna.
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Adelaide
H. Hill
Prospect
Clover
Roseworthy College
John Tale
Eric
Allan
Kaaf
Mies
N. Barkis
Jean Hill
Nise Mavis Will
Eileen Hill
Smallacombe
Gladstone
Clem Sandow
Mx Hil
Smalla- Smallacombe
J. J. Schiuter
Anna Sehinter
Lehinter
Dance for Merit Fund Raises Funds in February
A successful in institute dance on February 2 in aid of the Merit Fund attracted visitors from the Ca nowit Belt and Terowie. Total takings reached £22 with additional contributions for hall and music bringing the event to a strong finish.
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Robinson
Redien
W. Wilson
J. Hacse
Apsil Fom
L. B. Raynor
Mire
M. Casey
Gi. Meier
R. Smith
Reichstein
Inverne
Jncerne
Darwin Evacuees Arrive in Adelaide Amid War Weary Hours
More evacuees from Darwin reached Adelaide as war wounds were treated at Royal Adelaide Hospital. About sixty people, mostly men with a few women and several foreigners, arrived with minimal clothing. Communities in Quorn and others provided meals, clothing, cash, and generous support.
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L.A
Adelaide
Smar
Adelids
Si Penate
Quorn
Orroroo
Peterborough
Jamestown Faces Rationing of Groceries in Wartime
The report notes wartime import curbs and local distribution controls in Jamestown. Stores limit staples like sugar, tea, tobacco, salt, rice, and candles per customer per week and per item. National Security rules require emergency stockpiles and fair distribution, with most customers cooperative and few attempting to pressure retailers.
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Australia
Jamestown
Tre
Ndanda
Karniers
Coop
Society
Brooks Bros
Sons
Staar
Reverend D J Wellington Dies Suddenly At Age
Rev D J Wellington a longtime Methodist minister and local parish figure died suddenly on Saturday at the age of HR He served in Norwood Sydney and Port Harbour circuits and held major church posts including General Conference member and Western District chairman He is survived by his widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Wellyatan
Methodist Couture
Wellington
D. J. Wellington
Norwood
Sydnetam Road
Viet Harbour
Migray
Orroran
Murrau Bridie
Magill Alberton
Wesley
Prince Alfred
Methodist
Hanes
Health for South Australia and the call to fitness
The piece argues success in war depends on universal health and preparedness. It urges officers and citizens to maintain robust health through balanced diet, regular routine, and smart living. It cites the Public Health Notes bulletin promoting health for all and vows collective effort in a national mobilization to stay fit to win.
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South Australia
Central Board
Public Health
Lea Boards
Expansion of Y M C A War Activities at Home and Abroad
Wartime YMCA efforts expand both at home and overseas in Australia. New centres open to meet troop needs, stationary and games stockpiled, and a mobile service planned for isolated areas. In alliance with the Australian Comforts Fund, packs are sent twice weekly to outlying camps including paper, magazines, chocolate, play cards and cigarettes. A strong Mail Day program boosts correspondence. soldiers write daily home letters, and YMCA staff support stamp and envelope supplies.
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Y.M.C.A
Y.mc.a
Whl
Australian Comforts Fund
Y.M
Alberton
Corone A.M. Cunningham
Near East
Tye
Harvest Festival at Jamestown Methodist Church
Harvest Festival services held with three novices under Rev S T Harper. Choir led by Th Medlin. Monthly Guild met Thursday December 26 after recess. Mrs Gregory presided in President's absence. Afternoon tea served. Mrs Widewell reported last year’s work. election of officers planned for last Thursday in March.
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Jamestown
S.T. Harper
Th. Medlin
Methodilis Monthly
Gregory
Ook
Har Lr
Mra
Widewell
Offi Ety
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Caltowle Cricket Club
Rifle Club
Parker
W. Hicks
Messrs Close Bros
Georgetown
Aspiration Women and Children
Perseus
Naas Agee
Whyte Yarcowie
Darwin
H. T. Harslett
General Commission
Horwood Bagshaw
Imperial
Goodyear
Malvern
Lester
Talkies
M.G.M. Studios
Greta Garbo
Ninotcher
Garbo
Walter Pidgeon
Rute Johnson
Dane Kelly
Nat Pendleton
Cinesound
Fox News
Radio OF the Future
A.W.A
Fisk Radiola
A.W.A. Research Laboratories
Fisk Radiole
Sevan
W. Cesalta
Wnatratie
E. J. Kranz Caltowie
THE
FISK
Radiola
Cincinnati
Boston
Davana
Yanama City
Cual
A. C. Masters
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