Old Man left destitute in land of plenty letters to editor
A letter from a destitute elderly man described as left to die amid plenty, recounting hardship and begging for aid. The correspondence laments harsh rationing and calls on authorities to provide food, clothing, and relief, with mentions of police and government actions. Strong entities include Wingham Chronicle and unnamed officials. The piece portrays a dire plea for assistance amid wartime or postwar social strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham Chronicle
Ain
Limis Hoedig
Armjekt
Dallas
Mial
Sen
Gms
Otek
Uae
Wiluas
Cabaail
Lule Tor
Pwetal
Tverty
Pesel Ial
Dos
Naps Fm
Dave Fayed
Gollan
Recruitment Committees and Enlistment Procedures Outlined
The document details recruitment committees and the process of appointing subcommittees to oversee enlistment in various towns. It specifies medical examinations, reporting to area officers, and the forwarding of candidate lists to recruiting centers. It lists regional committees in New South Wales towns including Parkes, Dubbo, Moree, and Goulburn, among others, with designated recruiting centers.
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Moowebour
Irod
Kempery
Bathurst Exstamundi
Goulburn
Wottongone
Jastvick
Cmeery
Narean Ave
Narean Ave Wevlong Parkes
Dubbo
Coona
Harebran Narrabri Moree
Prime Tallow Dearer and Auction Notes
The report notes higher prices for hides and tallow as strong demand persists. A forthcoming government controlled sale is expected, with an auction likely to be held on Wednesday to liquidate stock and assets amid market strength.
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Carson
Maxon
Red Cross Society Meeting Minutes Recount Charity Actions
The minutes report a Red Cross Society meeting where Aled emptirmed and Mie E Betis presided. Decisions included funding for a Dunew Euchre party, a donation of chocolates, and purchasing needed sec and material with available funds for future relief efforts.
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Mr. Otton
Mie E Betis
Style
Hell
Dune
Yarnold
Sh Lane
C. Yarnovt
Mis Oligo
Russia As ML L A Saw It Like Australian Communists
A partially garbled interview recounts Mr. Wilson of Los Angeles detailing impressions from Moscow and Russia. He describes anti Nazi sentiment, Soviet control, fear of upheaval, and disbelief that Russians are compliant, noting propaganda, suspected traitors, and the presence of police and surveillance.
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Thy ‘Iece
Coury Party
Dubro
Mr Wison
Pew At & Busses
Junehsen
Newastie
Moscow
Sas
Stalin
Rusa
Wison
Miley
Fenvel
Fragmentary note on Soviet policy and labor standards
The fragment discusses Soviet and Russian concerns about adopting English language terms and suggests existing tensions with satellite states. It references adherence to Plat 1 and possible self direction for workers, noting resistance to external mandates from Bowint Romania and related themes.
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Rusiaan Ik Ik
Church Services Schedule for Church of England
The Parish announces Sunday services with Holy Communion at 7 30, morning prayer at 9 13, and evening prayers at 6 30. Weekday services include Matins at 7 and Evensong at 7 20 after 17 Monday.
Catholic Church Notice From Parish Schedule
Fragmented OCR shows a church schedule with times for Masses and locations including Taree Wingham Candle Town and Coopernowk Church. Instruction references Father T and various localities.
Presbyterian Church Services and Times Noted
Fragments list multiple church names and service times including Free Presbyterian Church of Australia and Methodist Church items. Entries reference Rev. W. Marrtooe and dates around June and January with evening prayers and morning services in various towns.
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Free Presbyterian Church of Australia
Trotter and Bivens Exchange Evening Merits
Fragmentary OCR note lists names Trotter and Bivens with times from 715 p.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations including Comboyne East Combarne and Martin's. References Mr LR Koweh Signday Wingo 11 aan and W. Blog.
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Wingo
Koweh
Comboyne
East Combarne
P.m
W. Bicone
Martin
Trotter
Av. W. Bivens
Church of Christ Evangelist Sermons Scheduled
The notice lists sermons at the Church of Christ on June 16 with Evangelist A. G. Saunders and BA at 11 30 am and 7 pm by Mr. BJ Saxby and A G Semmdery. Local church events in Saxby and Wingham areas.
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Wingham
Evangelist A. G. Saunders
Bj, Saxby
Evangetet
A. G. Semmdery
Xe organized Church events and meetings listed
Xe organised Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints schedule notes June 16 with church school at 9 am and services led by local officers in Nabiac and Tunbury. Breach Jug 115 is noted with Rider W Vaughan and Voagtas as speakers. Congregational Mission Sun June 12 at 7 30 pm at Craven Creek Aum Copeland 7 30 pm.
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Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Abner Day Saints
Bundayi
Winetam
Church School
Zann Lena
Tim
Ofeeray
Nabiac
Breach
Jug
Vaughan
Voagtas
Sune
Wei
Bulliae
Craven Creek
In Memoriam Advis and Impounding Advis Notes
In Memoriam advis and impounding advis entries indicate cash transactions. Rates show four per inch and four shillings per ten lines for insertion charges. The fragment confirms a monetary pricing scheme tied to publication of notices.
Conscription of Man power Urged
A wartime debate advocates conscription of manpower nationwide. The speaker argues men should serve where needed, either as soldiers or in civilian roles, to maximize national effort and speed victory. Critics warn against disrupting wages and the country’s wartime machinery.
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Country Party
Cotnrit Brseney
Mab
Briarner Gece
Australia
Hove
Tira
Commonwealth
Penalties For Gossipers And War Information
A harsh public warning emphasizes that circulating rumors and sensitive wartime information risks penalties and imprisonment. The text stresses vigilance by Australians to protect national security and prevent disclosing critical defense details. It cites General Regulation No. 17 and urges workers and citizens to avoid spreading whispers that could aid enemies.
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Muefeat
Mmieiga Gestu Counetia
Owen
Valle’ Uy
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Fefern
Counciloy
RSA
West
Abe
Ty Seth Les
Ersten
Genuinary
Monica Psamuigh
Rome
Hneliinay
Syaney
Moore
Mery
Agnoticaus
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Isabella Street
C. F. BeesLey
A.M.P. Society
Pitt Street
Sydney
Red Cross Society
Killabakh
Russia
ML L.A
Church Services
Church of England
Jane Seantay Einer
Sim Floty
Comacyojou
Bin
Wlands
Robin
van Ryens
Wonebam
Euchariat
Bam Krensong
Delis
Nan
Mathion
Suchaviat Pon
Ryensnag
Ymondsy
Hmabwich
Catholic Church
Packie
Tare Juoe
Saurdayey
Candierowt
Pan
Taree
Candletown
Eaw
Coopernowk Church
Father T
Presbyterian Church of
Pam Winenathe Vm
W. Marrtooe
Methodist Church
Church of Christ
Congregational Mission
Mick Witchard
Baker & Pastrycook
Isabellnst
Fred Bread
Calses
Cortry
Phone
P. N. Dark
CE Mallyon
Isabella St
Jon
Reeve Frowe
Bruxner Emphatic
Europe
Coun Fey
Nations Security
Ware
NASA
Australis
Jaman
Alen Dring Moe
Achwally
goMip
Eddreaseen
Ing Radio Drondesst
Our Boys
Prometge Jandalton
Otis
Bent Atreri
South Walen
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