Driving Signs and Social Roundabout In Djakarta
Former Sydney resident Mrs J N Rose recalls memorising 78 road signs for her Indonesian driver’s licence test in Djakarta. The test, given by a policewoman in khaki, required navigating streets shared with trains, buses, cars, and even goats while avoiding chaos as fowls roam nearby. The column also lists adjacent social notes on guests, engagements, and gatherings from Warwick and surrounding towns.
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Sydney
J. N
Tiny) Rose
Djakarta
Dutch East Indies
Rose
Warwick
Ans
Yangan branch CWA meeting notes and actions
At the monthly Yar gan CWA meeting Mrs J Smith presided with Mrs C Turner and Mrs A Anstey among attendees. A condolence gesture, financial receipts of 4 11 6 and payments 10 8 left a credit 19 43 11. raffle, street stall, charity lemonade urn, and a children’s fancy dress hall were planned. Brisbane conference report noted. meeting closed after informal tea.
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Ema
S. Nelson
Thomas
Cattell
Thoms
Brisbane
Snc
Deyeling
Brett
Karara Branch IKARAKA Meeting Report Summary
A terse note records attendance and discussions at the Karara branch meeting. It notes a report from the regional conference and outlines upcoming events and agenda items for the local group.
Camera Care for Home Photographers in Australia
Practical lens and camera maintenance tips from Gordon Brown. Clean lenses with proper tissues, avoid polishing with sand, and dust off before polishing. Check moisture on lenses in cold weather and never tinker with shutters. Bellows need care with a brush and leather preservative, and consider replacement if damaged. Contact Brown at 87 Fitzroy Street for supplies, development, or portraits.
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Gordon Brown
Camers
Fitzroy Street
Country Social Karata Karata KARARA and weekend gatherings
Miss Kath Avery spent a long weekend with her mother Mrs. M Avery and family. Mr and Mrs John Mc Andrew of Warwick also visited, staying with Mr and Mrs Eric Fearley. Downlands College alumni Frank Cullen and Mervyn Hunter attended the annual Toowoomba reunion.
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Karara
Kath Avery
Beient Snes
M. Avery
John Mc Andrew
Warwick
Eric Fearley
Downlands College
Frank Cullen
Mervyn Hunter
Miss Pay McMeniman Visits New Parents In Wakooda
Miss Pay McMeniman from the Mates Miser cordia Hospital nursing staff arrived by plane to Wakooda weekend. She was met at Stanthorpe aerodome by her parents and drove home, then played in a tennis match Sunday helping her team defeat Army. She left for Brisbane early Monday morning.
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Wallangarra
Pay McMeniman
Weet-end oather and homecomings in Brisbane trip reminders
Mr and Mrs D KK South sun family Wend the Weet end oather. Mr and Mrs HE Carey have returned home after several days in Brisbane. Mr Jim Carey has gone to Mackay for several months. Col Carey attended Watt Anderson wedding in Manly. Miss B Clarson visited her parents during the wrecks at Yanigart. Mr L Rowan of Toowoomba visited Yanigarth over the weekend. Mr and Mrs R Jensen spent the weekend with C Jensen sen.
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Yangan Yangan
D. KK
South Sun
Biinga
HE. Carey
Brisbane
Jim Carey
Mackay
Col. Carey
Manly
Watt-Anderson
Evans
Gatton
B. Clarson
Weekend Guests and Conference Notes at Warwick
Fragmentary local column records Mr and Mrs Braithwaite and others vacationing in Burleigh and Glenmarl. Families We2a Briscans and Castle guests for a weekend. Eric Breewaite of Newcastle attended his daughter in Wick before welding. Miss Fay Grayson returns from Brisbane. Warwick divisional International day planned with a war study address. Turkish savories referenced. messages of sympathy for Sterne and Boyce family.
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Tannymakel
G. Milward
Turkey
State Office
Border Division
Miniature Deb Ball at Allora Aids Hospital Fund
Allora hosts a miniature debutante ball organized by the Women's Auxiliary of the Allora and District Co operative Hospital. Nineteen young debutantes presented by their partners in a formal 9 pm ceremony, with bouquets given to committee members. Guests praised, a barn dance followed with supper for participants. The event aims to raise about £60 from ticket sales and donations.
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Allora
Allora and District Co-operative Hospital
Aux Auney
J. G. P. Ryan
P. F. Donovan
John Hory
Avelyn Holmes
Gloria Cooper
Mesd
Donavan
Hoey
Lillich Masters
Carol Henry
Suzanne Hoey
Jocelyn Latter
Nancy Whitton
Helen Masters
Iris
Uny
Dr. Ryan
Won
Judith Scunan
Sicol
Gordan
Jenner Stay
Suzanne Bas‘on
Mary Karrow
Christine Howard
Josslyn Stay
Leome Irharat
Jame Dippeisman
Venea Dippelsman
Maureen Ryan
Paula Douglas
Colett Geitz
Monica Mason
Moya Schriek
Glennis Geitz
Veronica Tobin
Annette Eraerdt
Mary Douglas
Nell Dulnes
Ian Gordon
Malcom Henry
Ever ' Joss Schrick
Patrick Ryan
David South
Brian Sullivan
Leith May
Peter Gordon
Granam Masters
John Doyle
Joan ‘Tobin
John Mason
Harry Donevan
Brian Maher
Don Geitz
Colin Erhardt
Don Stewart
Gr. J. Hoey
Brisbane
E. Brosnan
Milton Allies
Annette Erhardt
J. Doyle
Pitkin
Jim Stewart
Irs
Coming of Age Party at Willangarra Wogarra
An elderly community event at Willangarra celebrates Miss Margaret Reid’s birthday with many presents including a unique lucky horseshoe autographed by attendees. Mr Donald Anderson hosts activities, sings, and toasts honor Miss Reid amid games, recitations, and a sumptuous supper, ending with affectionate toasts and a patriotic song.
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Wallangahia
Margaret Red
James Reid
Reid
Lyra
Water Anderson
Donald Anderson
Janet Anderson
Muffett
W. Anderson
W. McDonagh
Margaret
James Rell
Dim Waiting
Willangarra
Walter Anderson
Sunginis
Revers Levu Warden Twins Separated by Surgery
A Netherlands hospital reported progress after surgery on seven month old twin girls, Titsee De Vries and sister, who were treated as ordinary patients. The twins lay in adjacent beds and were fed normally as doctors prepared for discharge home in about three days.
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London
Revers Levu
Netherlands
Zbgut
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