Rise of the Broken Hill empire and Australian steel fame
A panoramic account traces the Broken Hill silver ore boom rising on the hill crest with Jamieson and Harry Campbell at the forge, the ore assays, smelters, and rapid town growth. It chronicles BHP’s expansion into iron and steel, Port Pirie modernization, overseas experts, and Australia’s wartime steel production and associated industries across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarmieson
Jamieson
Harry Campbell
Broken Hill
Australia
William Jamieson
William Knox
Silverton
BLHLP
Rts
Ort Pirie
South’ Australia
Port Pirie
B.H.P
Broken Hill Associated Smelters Pty, Ltd
W.esp
South Australia
John Darling
Wii
G. D. Delprat
Europe
America
Delprat
David Baker
10 Come
Investi
Newcastle
N.S.W
Western Australia
BHP
W.A
Hannans North
Kalgoorlie
Australian Iron & Steel Ltd
Kembla
New South Wales
de Lavaud
Rylands Brothers (Australia) Pty. Ltd
Lysaght Brothers and Company Pty
Commonwealth Steel Company Limited
Stewarts & Lloyds (Australia) Proprietary Ltd
Australian Wire Rope Works Limited
Titan Nail & Wire Pty. Ltd
The
Structural Co of WA. ‘Limited
Welshpool
Care of Baby During the Hot Weather
Guidance on keeping babies and toddlers safe and comfortable in heat. Notes on feeding adjustments for artificial digestion, offering extra fluids, cooling clothing, breathable fabrics, shade, ventilation, and avoiding overheating. Advises dampening hot days with indoor care and light meals, plus sun protection and cautious outdoor exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-West
Wheat Belt
Thia
How to repair wallpaper blistering and stains
Instructions describe removing wallpaper blisters by using a paste of Fuller's earth with carbon tetrachloride or denatured alcohol, cautioning about fumes. It covers drying, brushing, using paste to reattach loose areas, and patching with careful feather-edge when repairing bulges and holes.
Old String Aids War Effort Urges Rationing
Commonwealth government calls on public to reuse rope and cordage as often as possible. Minister for Supply CM Beasley stresses utmost economy in using fibre products including manila rope and twine to conserve supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
CM Beasley
Beasley
Manila
Consolation Phrase Sparks Lighthearted Exchange
A brief colloquial exchange features a humorous remark about steadfast drinking and a supportive, if puzzled, reply. The dialogue centers on resilience and a playful mishearing of a common expression. No concrete events or participants beyond generic speakers are identified.
War bonds and bush spirit rise in wartime Australia
The passage reflects urban rural tensions and mutual respect during danger from invasion. Country folks gain admiration for wartime sacrifice and resilience, while city dwellers fear bombers. Australians unite as bush dwellers vow help to those in need without counting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth
Swalesman
Len
Australia
Greely
Amit
Official Sluggishness in Civil Defence Efforts
A Perth public meeting laments slow civil defence prep for Australia amid two years of war. Speakers urge Parliament to act, criticizing Western Australia’s Council and noting Eastern states have moved faster. They insist timely measures save lives and call for urgent progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Civil Defence Council
Defene
New Spirit in Home Defence Forces Amid War Crisis
Readers note a shift in morale as home defence volunteers embrace unity and purpose. Lads describe pride in Curvin’s parade drill changes and the resolve to swiftly prepare to confront any foreign threat. One contributor, Judex, emphasizes duty over personal feeling, urging readiness to defend Australia against outsiders.
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Curvin
ALF
Perspective of a Parliament member amid rationing and shopkeeper friction
In perspective, a Parliament member is described as both a squire and local figure whose antics irked shopkeepers. The onset of rationing caused tension as a grocer balked at extra sugar sales, while Burn Becker and Jer ome deliver pointed lines about political prominence and public perception.
Advertisers urged to mention this payer in communications
Advertisers are asked to reference the specified payer in all letters and invoices to ensure proper processing. The reminder emphasizes correct billing, reduces delays, and supports accurate record matching for campaigns and payments.
Mental decline described in fragmented patient notes at Alhineton Melbourne
Fragmented OCR style notes describe a weary patient from Alhineton Melbourne with references to weakness, sleep loss, headaches, and statements of fatigue. Mentions a physician Dr. William Pyle and phrases about mood and color. The text is disjointed and lacks clear events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhineton
Melbourne
Ana
Toni
Wwe
Dr. Williama
Ake Pyle
Lifting Restrictions On Second and Third Quality Mutton
Minister for commerce Mr W Scully announced export restrictions on second and third quality mutton would be lifted from Monday January 19 1942 for two weeks to allow limited quantities of carcase mutton for export. Government will buy first quality mutton for export at contract price less 15 percent and apply the same policy to second and third quality. Review pending after meetings with Australian Meat Board in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Air. W. Scully
Scully
United Kingdon
Perent
London
Australian Meat Board
Melbourne
Literature Anticipates Fire Floes Not Copy It
Fragmentary line poses a literary reflection attributed to Oscar Wilde on how literature anticipates fire floes without duplicating them, followed by a fragment "Decay ct ying" suggesting decay or shifting meaning.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iron and Steel
R. S. Sampson
M.L.A
Baker
BLHP
BLELP
Whyalla
Tasmania
Newcastle Steel
Henry Ford Enterprises
U.S.A
Hitler
B.hlp
Australian Steel
BESP
Allied Industries
Wirailla
Emingine Levin Tener
Binnitions
Besntifel
Sampson Hero
Rendle St_ Adalaide
S.A
Churchill
New Zealand
Winston Churchill
Britain
Peter Frases
New Zealan
Churald
God Bless
God Mousa
Ashton & Parsons
Phosferime
Ashton A Parsgi ) Ltd
Stoney
Mew
South Wales
Judex
Tman
Happer- Sigs
Suse
Snea
Barnett Bros
LTD
Hay Street
Perth
Bennett Street
Eno
ENOS
Mr Micultimees
Mra. G. H
Sateena
Alex. Trouchet & CO. Chemists
Wee Commonwealth Satings Bank Accoust
ST. Gertrude’s
Ladies’ Boarding
New Norcia
Sisters of St. Joseph
Rece
Education Department
New
Norcia
St. Sdephonsus
New Norgia
Marist Brothers
ST. Ildephonsus’ College
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