Angler Fishes or Fishing Frogs in Australia
A fragment from The Wingham Chronicle recounts an article on Angler fishes or fishing frogs from David Stead’s work Fishes of Australia. It describes the striped Angler Fish Antennarius arralus, its camouflage, habitat among seaweed, lure mechanism with a bait filament, and feeding habits on small shrimps and prawns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie Pereira
Mitchells Luland
Lower Manning
Wingham Chronicle
Ben Pord
Benjamin Pord
de Allan
David ©Stead
Tix Hock
Australia
Australian
Antennarius Alralus
Bien
Andy
Country Women's Association Wingham Branch Meeting Notes
The Country Women’s Association Wingham Branch held its regular meeting at the Rest Rooms in January. Attendees included Mrs. W. 7%, A. T. Mill, A.M. Ryan, P. McCalland, J. Hata, E. W. Maney, HL Flemming, Richardson and others. Motions approved pledging sympathy to Mrs. Abbott and Mr. Flemming, contributing to District Ambulance Fund, and holding a health centre appeal, with next meeting scheduled for February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham
Ima
Hrs
Bummer Ile
Flemming
Richardson
C.W.A
Bérs
Bete
Bora Moxey
Ate
Summerville
John ‘Abbott
Malcolm
Men Who Were Left Behind At Tobruk
Desmond Tighe recounts Australians left behind at Tobruk in April defense of the perimeter. They held firm under repeated German tank and infantry assaults, conducted nightly patrols, and faced a brutal withdrawal as relief troops arrived. Their stubborn stand and improvisation under fire marked a notable episode in the Tobruk fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Betts
Wingham
Lance Betts
Tobruk
Beardwel
Derma
Fim
Opm
Tse
Indi
Nck
Bellona
Tise Grees
Australian band left behind honored in Libyan battle chapter
A special chapter may be reserved to honor the gallant Australian men left behind in the Libyan battle. The defender group is described as steadfast and brave, with emphasis on their sacrifice and resolve under difficult conditions.
Enrolment for Military Service in Australia
All male British subjects aged eighteen must register within seven days of their eighteenth birthday. Registration applies to residents across urban and remote areas with no distance restriction. Enrolment details are at local post offices. notify your Area Officer within fourteen days of marriage or address change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austen
Australia
Naval
ALF
BEVEN
Chry
Enrolment in Reserved Occupation Enquiries
The notice outlines that all persons who enroll will receive fan acknowledgment of their registration. It states that medical examinations will come with full directions by advertisement, broadcast, or post. If required to proceed to camp, a perpetual notice will be handed to them or sent by post.
Excursion Fares Change For February Travel
The railway announces no special excursion trains for February or certain days in the second week. Return tickets at single fare will be available for travel by ordinary trains from the district. Details on ticket availability will be posted at the local station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dekele
Tavel
Theistrict
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Liberty
Lloyd Nolan
Marjorie Weaver
Michael Shayne
Evry
Lucille Ball
Petrick Knowles
Populh
Stara
Phew
L. West
Calcutta
C. F. Beesley
Marella Street
Wongham
Tooth
E. McElwain
Rom
Fishes of
David G. Stend
Optometrist
Country Women’s Association
Wingham Branch
Tobrule
Desmond Tighe
Tobrult Garrison Headquarters
Zach Ianus
Erven
Oder
Highland Regiment
Dana
the Central Cafe
Stan Costas
Isabella Street
North Coast
R. Joseph
Wingham Hotel
D. H. Milliken
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