News from Deniliquin and surrounding towns in Australia
A column from Deniliquin reports on local life, historical notes, and cultural mentions. It references Albert Gale and his family, church marital news, naval and wartime anecdotes, drought impacts in the region, and reminiscences of the Great War. It also highlights Parramatta civic pride, museum exhibits in Harris Street, and discussions about synthetic fibres and future industry. Numerous named places, people, and events anchor the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pree Public
Albert Gale
Fisher of
Australia
NSW Department of Agriculture
Chataworth
Clarence River
Harris Street
Railway Square
Qurator
A. R. Penfold
Jane
Campulum
Cuimeste
Motors. N Elm LA Insurance Limited In Australia
NRMA Private Motor Car Policy offers benefits not normally available from others with refunds totaling 40 per cent of premiums since 1941. The company has cut motor rates roughly 40 percent below prewar levels and prides itself on service and fair dealing, with four refunds of 10 percent each to policy holders. Local agent details: I J Fitzpatrick, Wingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.elm.la. Insurance Limited
Neeta
Ite
NRMA
Taree Welcomes New Council Member Mr Jordan
The Taree Municipal Council welcomed Mr Jordan during a crowded meeting. The mayor, praising his commitment, outlined plans to press for a bath project and to secure promised repairs at the High School precinct while Mr Jordan outlined his busy schedule of upcoming visits to Wauchope Wingham Port Macquarie Gladstone and Kendall Combeyne and his intent to assist local electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taree
Owley
Chapman
Varine Counells
Couneil
Public Works Department
Counel
Counell
Department
Minister For Education
Jordan
Evatt
Heffron
Council
Sydney
Wauchope
Wimt
Wingyham
Port Macquarie
Gladstone
Tate
Bick
Church of England
Kendall Combeyne
Mt Geerame
Optometrist Visit Notice
Optometrist Mr DD of Webster Inck McDonald Sydney Puy Ltd offers eye care services in regular visits and may be consulted at Walshe's Pharmacy from 9 am to 4 pm. Book appointments and watch for the date of next visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald, Fb.o.a
PSM
London
Webster, Inck & McDonald
Sydney
Puy. Ltd
Wingham
Walshe's
Taree Airman Leads Caldwell's Old Squadron
Australian Squadron Leader Neville Ahern takes command of the fighter-bomber unit in the Middle East, now part of the Desert Air Force, after predecessors Clive Caldwell and Ken Watts. The unit, formed in the Western Desert era, earned recognition in Greece Crete and Italy with Kittyhawks and Tomahawks. Ahern's missions included torching vehicles and fuel drums in Yugoslavia and downing German aircraft, reflecting a storied Allied air effort in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afamon
RAF
Middle East
United Kingdom
Air
Drakeford
Clive Caldwell
Western Desert
Ken Watts
Yarraville
Vic
Neville Ahern
Taree i N.ew
Wavell
Ode
Greece
Crete
Deezers
Abern
Italy
Ancoma
Abot
Yugoslavia
Ahern
RAAF
Australia
Rhodesia
Palestine
Syria
Cyprus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Liberty
Arthur Lake
Janis Carter
Ghosls
Leslie Banks
Ali T
Carlaw “Cotta Let
Smilin’ Jack
Universal News Reel
Besbey
F. Beesley
Isabella Street
Wingham Hotel
D. H. Milliken
Tooth
E. McElwain
PHONE
T. M. Armour
Wanraratta
Nsw
Tom
Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd
Newcastle
H. M. Calder
Edinbursh
Board of Control
Great Britain
The
Old Land
Calder
Maritime Royal Artillery
England
Austalia
Cootamundra
Vic Cheshire
Reffan
Tommy
France
Ypres
Denitquin
Gr. Desailly
Upper
Lachian
Hure Traide
J. H. Mereweather
Riverina
Deniliquin
Charlie
Parramatta
Eric Spooner
Epping
Cheltenham
Pennant Hills
Queensland
Ministry of Home Security
Britain
I_J
Fitzpatrick, Wingham
Taree Municipal
Mr. Jordan
E. Simmon & Sons, Drapers & Mercers
Optometrist
Taree Airman
Caldwell
D.F.C
Department of Air
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