Letters From the Greek Campaign Echoes of Front Line War Messages
Re barbed wartime dispatches Corporal Piper and Private “Spooky” Piper relay letters from the Greek front and Australia. Reports describe bombing, machine gun fire, and patrols. Letters recount ship transfers, Navy support, desert weather, and distant family mentions amid bombardment and war fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Tiier
Suneset
Tole
Ain
Navy
Weiley
Piper
Uruk
Dave Wan
Rome
Ani
Wellington
Foggy district scene and community notices in Montefiores record
A heavy fog affected the district over several days with another front approaching Friday morning. The community mourns Mrs Garrell a respected resident, funeral services held at Church of England Wellington Cemetery. Hospitalized Miss Phyllis Bay and private care ongoing. Local families and residents send sympathy and report travel and private matters for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punt
Garrell
Church of England
Wellington
Moxarx
Murray Byon
Norman
Hy Drayee
Phyllis Bay
Logicalmount Privat Hospital
Gwens Anit
Fanna Tonyn
la Ghraorpe Sigoe
Dam on Common Water Stock Affects Local Dry Weather
Report from the village notes a dam on Common affects water stock during dry weather. Mentions bystanders and local figures seeking medical attention, with hospital updates and a forthcoming effort to address the situation.
Wartime reforms outline to accelerate global war effort
A government plan details central control over production and labor, with a new Minister of Supply, director generals, and a central directory to oversee munitions, civ il production, and manpower. It calls for compulsory shipping control, state railway coordination, and expanded roles for women and industry in war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigorout
Benavor McBride
Suy- Sply
Venta
Commonwealth
P ‘Vate Infantry
Caluctinon
statFol
Feeen
Hurler
Britain's Change of Diet Pressure of War
Wartime Britain shifts food use as meat supplies fall and fish meals rise. Prices rise for herring, haddock, and salmon while wartime ministries seek price controls. Reports note planned cultivation expansion in Great Britain to boost food production by about 42 percent since the war’s start as imports fall and household diets adapt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nor
Dermick
Einen
Plalee
Jomon Pole
Baby Hall
Ministry of Food
Mieul
Woos
Great Britain
Incomplete fragment rumor on football season fate
Vague memory mentions questions about whether someone named Paul will be home for the football season and a hope not to disrupt things too much, with scattered, unclear phrasing and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Kiete
Commonwealth transport and war economy power grab outlined
Fragmentary text details a proposed Commonwealth transport authority and wartime control over coal and industry. It mentions appointment of a three-member commission, price and supply controls, labor restrictions, and priority to unions, with cabinet and parliamentary committee reforms. Includes notes on food price controls and shortages, poultry and vegetables, and a retail price list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehwieman Weshe
Railways Authority
Rot Transport Authority
Tiether
Oriainauyion
Commonwealth Industrial Tribunals
Aerviena
Lu Valve
Wir
Lillenton
Heenzo Makes One Pint Of Best Cough Remedy
An old advertising note promises a quick acting cough remedy at two dollars per bottle. The copy touts family use at home, claims rapid relief, and urges ordering from a drugstore or mail order source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heenzo
Producer Gas Mileage Highlights NRMA Test Results
Producer gas shows strong fuel economy in tests described by NRMA. Mileage reached 1,807 petrol miles equaling 17 senitry per total charcons, with 94 mix per gallon petrol and 114 miles per kg charcoal. Vehicle covered 3,600 miles on producer gas, with good overall condition and tests noting contrast to petrol vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRMA
Walt
Planning Meals and Balanced Diet Guidance From Text
The text advises planning daily meals with pencil and paper to fit family taste, season, and budget while ensuring balanced nutrition. It emphasizes protective foods rich in minerals and vitamins, balancing carbohydrates fats and proteins, and includes examples like milk cheese eggs legumes livers meats and vegetables. Calorie notes and breakfast emphasis are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finn
Menas
Amun
van Moat
Eges
Orion
Chile
Wool market report outlines prices and ports of supply
Wool market notes from Sydney discuss catalogued prices for Blondy and Twenday wool, with forecasts for August and a drying demand outlook. It cites shipping tolls, auctions, and continued support despite sanctions on exports, plus supply quality topics and a forecast for the season’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Raskgorys
Sydney
Blondy
Theo Sure
W Frye
Kiwinly
Crleix
Buen Ld
Cestral
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Reanie Piper
Mer
Gabel Serer
Offalal
District News
Montefiores
Envelopes District
Snes
Trobbarih
Helen Tiwibett
Coney Sd
Buse
Hospita Mion
Gwen Tradwett
Jared Lee
Leo Thorsen
Bolton
Conan
Menitius
MR. Menzies
Britain
Virtues Garage
Arthur Street
Pontiac
Chevrolet
Chrysler
DODGE
Virtue
Arthur Street Wellington
Mow Funn
Macquarie Bridge
Home OF
W. Mow
Macquarie Fruit
Pheaw
Ministry of Fou
Protitee
Tive Birds
Manchester
Ode
Beto
Wool Market
Biel
de Witt
Walter Trevenar
Simpson Streets
D. J. Bono
Orden Optometrist & Optima Summer Street
Orange Exr
Murphy's Muale
Jack
Glover's
Paltmacsunear Chemie
South Wa
Castlehsag Atreft
Emargy
Les Mont DE Piete
Company Limited
Polite
Mayfair
Ewrarae Tih Manmoor
EU Fund Cpb
Murray Bros
Hullick & Coy
Percy Street
Royal Hotel
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