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DIGGERS' DIGEST
Fix this textVol 2 No. 15
Fix this textFRIDAY, 9th APRIL, 1948.
Fix this textGREENSLOPES REPAT. HOSPITAL.
Fix this textSOUTHPORT SUNBAKE
Fix this textBy HOMER
Fix this textThere was the usual mad
Fix this textrush for the bus on Sunday
Fix this textmorning at the Red Cross
Fix this textCentre as we prepared for our
Fix this texttrip to Southport. Hilarity was
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Fix this textthe trip, except for a few cut-
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Fix this textwas borne out by the sight of
Fix this texta sedan car overturned a few
Fix this textmiles this side of our destina-
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Fix this textOn our arrival at Southport
Fix this texta few decided to surf, com-
Fix this textpletely ignoring the scum which
Fix this textlay on tfie top of the water.
Fix this textMost of us, however, decided to
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Fix this textwho stayed in the bus. I noticed
Fix this textone chap receive a horrible
Fix this texthiding at euchre, hardly mak-
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Fix this texting himself “Timbuctoo,” very
Fix this textgenerously donated a pound
Fix this texttowards soft drinks and ice-
Fix this textcreams, a gesture we very much
Fix this textappreciated.
Fix this textLunch was the next item, and
Fix this textthere seemed to be no short-
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Fix this textAfter everything was cleared
Fix this textaway a general air of somno-
Fix this textlence overtook us, and supine
Fix this textfigures were to be seen every-
Fix this textwhere, only stirring to follow
Fix this textthe shade as it shifted. With
Fix this texta marvellous burst of energy
Fix this textseveral of the fellows started a
Fix this textcricket game of sorts, but there
Fix this textwas an appeal against the tide
Fix this textwhich finished that.
Fix this textAfternoon smoke-oh being
Fix this textfinished we started the trip
Fix this texthome, and much interest was
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Fix this texton the Sound. Crabs were
Fix this textbought for those left behind at
Fix this texthome to show that we had not
Fix this textforgotten them, and after a
Fix this textjoyous day spent amid beau-
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Fix this textat about 5.30.
Fix this textThese Sunday outings by
Fix this textcourtesy of Red Cross mean a
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Fix this texthomes are not in Brisbane, and
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Fix this textout of a week-end, and it is to
Fix this textbe hoped that they will con-
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Fix this textvery much. Red Cross, we “out-
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Fix this textAppreciation
Fix this textOur thanks to Mr. Ingham
Fix this textfor giving up portion of his
Fix this textEaster vacation to entertain
Fix this textour boys in ward 16. Truly a
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Fix this texthis good lacly and himself.
Fix this textThe pupils of Greenslopes
Fix this textState School were “on the job”
Fix this textonce more under the leadership
Fix this textof their teacher, Mr. Nixon.
Fix this textThese young Aussies always do
Fix this texta remarkable job for the pati-
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Fix this textinception of this hospital they
Fix this texthave made regular visits to us
Fix this textwith their fife band and al-
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Fix this textgift was. £l/1/ to our own
Fix this text“Nurse Repatriation” of the
Fix this text“Queen of the Nurses” compe-
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Fix this textfor another fine effort.
Fix this textEASTER WEDDING
Fix this textOn Easter Monday, at Green-
Fix this textslopes, Padre Reilly officiated
Fix this textat the wedding of two mem-
Fix this textbers of the hospital staff, when
Fix this textAubrey Theodore, Bth son of
Fix this textthe late Mr. and Mrs. W. J.
Fix this textBlack, formerly of Monto, took
Fix this textunto himself a wife, Joan
Fix this textWyatt, of Moorooka.
Fix this textThe bride made a very
Fix this textcharming picture in a frock of
Fix this textwhite lace, and wore a full
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Fix this textShe was attended by one
Fix this textbridesmaid, Miss Dulcie Haw-
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Fix this textwas filled by Mr. J. Jurd. With
Fix this textthe good wishes of everyone in
Fix this textthe ’Slopes ringing in their ears
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Fix this textthat all will join in wishing
Fix this textthem a long and happy life to-
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Fix this textSISTER’S NOTES:
Fix this textSeen at Ascot over Easter:
Fix this textSrs. Cronin, Lanski, Baker,
Fix this textBoatfield, Symes. Bolger, Bo-
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Fix this textExchanging wedding vows
Fix this textthis month, Srs. Hobbs and
Fix this textHalcrow. May they toe as
Fix this texthappy as the “Digest” wishes
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Fix this textElected president of the Cen-
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Fix this textCommittee, is Sister Hoey. She
Fix this textwill need 100 per cent, co'-
Fix this textoperation if our queen is to be
Fix this textthe successful one.
Fix this textGreenslopes’ Sister H. Ensor
Fix this texthas been nominated as “Nurse
Fix this textG. H. Stewart,” of Stone’s Cor-
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Fix this textNurses” competition in aid of
Fix this textCentaur Memorial Fund. Good
Fix this textluck, Sister Ensor, we all wish
Fix this textyou success.
Fix this textTITBITS
Fix this textMiss Eileen Davies, the popu-
Fix this textlar O.T. girl who has been with
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Fix this texthas let us know that she won’t
Fix this textbe returning from Tassie. The
Fix this textreason? Well, Miss Davies will
Fix this textsoon be Mrs. . . , . Congrats.,
Fix this textEileen. We’ll piiss you.
Fix this textMore congratulations, this
Fix this texttime to our “Skipper” Eisen-
Fix this texttrager (Ward 15) who succeeded
Fix this textin getting his “Mud” Ticket,
Fix this textLimited Coasting Masters’
Fix this textTicket, to you, if you aren’t a
Fix this textseafaring man!
Fix this textJ. A. Robertson, the grand
Fix this textold man of Ward 15, didn’t tell
Fix this textthe Editor his age. Our guess
Fix this textis that Queen Victoria was in
Fix this texther prime when Baby Robert-
Fix this textson arrived. Good on you,
Fix this textRobbie!
Fix this textWe were intrigued by the
Fix this textspectacle of a doctor approach-
Fix this texting the morgue swinging his
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Fix this textGlad to see “Pick” from O.T,
Fix this textup again after a fortnight in
Fix this textbed in Ward 18. Hope she’ll be
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Fix this textThe Week With Red
Fix this textCross
Fix this textFriday, 9th April.—Pictures,
Fix this text“The Iron Major,” two shorts,
Fix this text6.45 p.m. Monday, 12th April:
Fix this textPictures, “Wicked Lady,” “On
Fix this textApproval,” 6.45 p.m. Wednes-
Fix this textday, 14th April: Outing Cal-
Fix this textoundra, Red Cross branch, 8.30
Fix this texta.m. There will not be a Sun-
Fix this textday picnic this week, as both
Fix this textbuses will be used to take ex-
Fix this textservicemen patients from
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Fix this textFor further information,
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Fix this textCross hospital visitors.
Fix this textNursing Profession
Fix this textUnder the Commonwealth
Fix this textReconstruction Training Scheme
Fix this texttraining in full-time branches
Fix this textof the nursing profession is
Fix this textnow available to suitable ex-
Fix this textservicewomen, honourably dis-
Fix this textcharged after six months’ full-
Fix this texttime service, who entered the
Fix this textForces on or before their 30th
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Fix this textIn this regard particular at-
Fix this texttention is called to the exten-
Fix this textsion of the closing date for ap-
Fix this textplications. They will be re-
Fix this textceived until 30th June, 1948.
Fix this textFor full details apply to The
Fix this textDeputy Director, Department of
Fix this textPost-War Reconstruction, Na-
Fix this texttional House. Ann Street, Bris-
Fix this textbane, or to the Education and
Fix this textTraining Centre, Greenslopes.
Fix this textIt's easy and takes two shakes of a lamb's tail!
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