Desperate Letters From Desert Aussies With ALF in Palestine
A WWI era letter from Davey, an Australian with the ALF in Palestine, describes harsh desert conditions. He details sandstorms, scarce water, fuel limits, and rationed food as men endure weeks without steady comforts. He mentions the Aquitania transport and notes daily heat, fear, and distant family letters.
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Pin Aub
Davey
Murdock Pavey
Montefiones
Hattall Company
Pardewinny
Metall
Palestine
Recruiting for the Empire War Effort Urges All Men
A stark appeal urges Australian men to join the ASCE in defense of civilization. The piece warns of catastrophe if the Empire falls and cites horrors endured by nations such as the Belgians French and Greeks. It calls for immediate action at nearest recruiting center to protect women children and national safety.
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Earth
Siy
Australia
United
Kingdon
Middle East
ASCE
ALPS
Jubsi
Ennough
Benusieler
Hasan
Shay Rust
Axicul Mally
Caume
naiKe Ayane
Football Notes From a Struggling Season Clash
Unclear text shows chaotic notes on football, players from Heage and Wellington districts, Wake and Bathurst, Union team, and local school matches. Mentions Bowtown players, South Sydney, and a planned dzieci. game and league references scattered with uncertain outcomes.
Wellington Boys' School Band Receives Generous War-Time Donations
The Wellington Boys' School Band seeks renewed public support as Alderman Thom and numerous donors contribute amounts totaling to assist the band’s patriotic activities. Contributions include cash from dozens of named residents and a generous offer by Mr Norman Cook to provide harness free of charge for the band’s forthcoming display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Carrick
Alderman Thom
C. Kimbell
Messry W. Nu Cock
Thom
G. Paul
Kimbell
H. Troman
F. Davidson
F Martus
F. W. Brownhill
Fultin
Mosats
N. Bruder
Neon
R Payne
A.B. Robertson
Durcy Walker
Tt. L. Enderby
J. W. Price
J. A. Preaton
W.H. Potts
A. Wilkins
C. C. McMahon
J. Watson
R. S. Snaith
F Wilkin
Western
Vach
Mesare
Pat
Roddy
Jessra
Bravery F. Wall
Be Boolime
H. Williams
McDowell
Dt. Reinhard
A. It. South
Stan Job
W. Langubardt
Murte
Fawoor
Manter
Alt Thomas
Mire Sharte
Ken Fi
Newling
Hubbard
Hoya
Norman Cook
The Campaign in Greece remembered in wartime rhetoric
A fragmented wartime column recalls Allied actions in Greece, praising Australian and Allied forces, lamenting air and ground losses, highlighting German superiority in air power, and noting the Greek withdrawal decision. It cites French signatories congratulating Roosevelt on warnings to Vienna.
Heavy demand for iron and steel for U S industry
A 19th century projection notes the United States must supply vast iron and steel quantities to support defense and industrial needs. It cites figures of 4,900,000 tons in 1841 and 60,000,000 tons by an unspecified date, with the automobile sector and steel industry highlighted as growing demands.
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USA
U.S
America
Allied air output and Axis losses in wartime brief
The report notes projected growth in Allied aircraft production into 1942 with surplus planes and bomber types. It cites German air attacks and Mah Milch statements on antiaircraft needs, and records Axis ship losses and overall air losses in the week ending May 18. It mentions a penny-for-destroyed-aircraft fund and Nazi policies toward Polish workers.
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Chelinstapih Couleur Company
Hine
Royal Air Force
Hatian
Kwar
Avie
Neve Chronicle
Great Britain
Middle East
Ainsi
Victor Warrender
Admiralty
Berlin
Hufvudrtadsblade
Reich
Anjock
Lantry
Ediets
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ALF
Ise
Inns
Keith Campbell
Prdre
England
Eejutroant-Central Mineandey
Lloyd's Appeal
the Central Hotel
M. Bernasconi
Fierce Street
Mow Funn
Macquarie Bridge
Home OF Values
W. Mow Funn
Macquarie Fruit Exchange
Wallington
Murray -Bros
Welington
Usep
OIE
Pranjiee
Metropoliy
Mustal
NeWuwstry Arevss
Norman Miskot
Yeovul
Bathurs
Ome
Clube
Jas
Boutydiney
Mducemenn
Nooman
Goode
Umny Tenni
Wellington Convent
Ant
Ossidy
Dia
Tives
Owen
Wellington Boys’ School
Volkswehe Beahuchter
BBC
Germany
Aoldiera
Greece
Davids
Giese
Aviv
Vetrin
Husali
Raf
Commurtien
Fritz
Epirus Coustal
Agrom
Patran
Itseus
Ant Sviea
Mw 17
Roosevelt
Vieny
Sigaturies
Jueen Marstaut
Catholic Echo
Charley Boyer
Robert de Swint
Father Catilion
Hearne
American Plane Production
United Suxtex
Washington
Milch
German Air Star
Hay
KAP
Walter Trevenar
Simpson Street
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T. H. Ashford
Adler & Harness
Ima Crescent
Sarge Ange
Wexgores
Eawitchien
Radio Ster
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