Women’s Voluntary Services Monthly Meeting Notes
The Women’s Voluntary Services held a Friday afternoon meeting at St John’s Park Hall with many members present. They discussed flood victims aid, opting to provide groceries to the most deserving cases while maintaining a clothing fund. funds from NSW branches supported five mobile canteen units. The treasurer Mrs D M Jones reported a balance of £39 18s, with £26 2s 1d payable and about £13 remaining. The branch plans fundraising, including weekly street stalls, tennis and card events, and seeks new members and prompt subscriptions.
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V. W. Saw Ve
St. John's Park Hall
D. M. Jones
Sydney
Ferguson
Cauh
Comrade's Tribute: Gordon Blanchard and Harry Lovett in War News
In a letter from Greece Corporal Gordon Blanchard recounts escape details and the transfer of NCOS and experienced privates to a new battalion with raw recruits. He recalls leaving Coff's Harbour with Harry Lovett, missing since and later reported a prisoner of war. Blanchard honours comrades including Don Pierce and Jim Russell, and notes battles at Bardia and Tobruk. He describes a perilous retreat as tanks approached and laments Lovett’s capture, praising Lovett as an outstanding junior officer.
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Gordon Blanchard
N.C.O
Jim Russell
Jack Reedy
Ingleburn
Gordon
Don Pierce
Harry Lovet
Coff's Harbour
Bardia
Tobruk
Greece
Harry
Caution Trespass Notice at Nanima Estate
Warning to any person found trespassing on Nanima Estate that prosecution will be pursued without respect to persons. Signed Barton.
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Nanima
Barton
Glenrock
N. H. Smith
Wellington School Renovations and Drainage Improvements
Notices indicate the department will implement painting, repairs, drainage and ground improvements at Wellington Intermediate High School and Wellington Public School at the earliest opportunity by departmental staff. The letters reference personal representations and authorize the undertakings.
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Wellington
Doan's Ointment Promoted for Piles Relief
Serious neglect of piles can turn chronic with risks of ulceration and fistula. Doan's Ointment is presented as the safest remedy with no daily disruption, claimed to cure many cases and enjoy worldwide popularity. Refuse substitutes and remember the name Doan's.
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Doan
The Radio Doctor R D Hit chen Phone 432 All Radio Ils
Radio doctor listing provides contact for radio repair or sales with phone line 432 and service notes. Contains terse directory style entry for listener inquiries and local radio-related services.
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R. D. Hitchen
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Women’s Voluntary Services
M. E. Pearce
Woll
Ne.s
Lord Mayor's Fund
Wellngton
Headquart
N.S.W
W.V S
C. Barnett
L. W. Ling & CO
Warne Street
Box
Philips Radioplayers
the New Zealand Insurance Co. Ltd
Britain
Lieut
Harry Lovett
Saempla
Keirle’s Camphol
Wellington _ Griffiths Pharmacy
Howland's
Lil N.R.M.A
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