Opportunities in the Royal Australian Air Force for older clerks and wireless operators
The Air Board eased age limits for active service in the Air Force. Ulver will replace about 100 central clerks at recruiting centres and older men will be shifted to more strenuous stations. The age limit for general clerks rises to 50 and qualified fitters and cooks also see an increase. Wireless operators up to 50 years old with Morse at 20 words a minute are in urgent demand for ground duties.
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Air Force
Air Board
Air
LV Fairbairn
Ulver Wen
Fairbairn
Modern fittings for hospital ship vow a hospital voyage
The Terstate liner Manunda is being converted into a hospital ship with facilities for frerwent surgical cases. A stretcher kit will fit a hatchway, the operating theatre is being scrapped from the latest designs, and cabin spaces are removed to create wards. Beds will swivel on supports to stay level at sea, with ward sizes from four to 27 beds. Also, an ad notes Clarksons at 94 William Street Perth and 104 High Street Fremantle offering wallpapers, lamps, mirrors, and home decoration advice.
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Manunda
Clarksons
William SS
Perth
Fremantle
Use of Blowfly Dressings Urged by Government Tests
A fragment discusses yearlong experiments on blowfly dressings and advises growers to rely on government backed research. It emphasizes long established dressings proven by scientific tests and field trials, urging farmers to adopt proven products for best results.
Autumn Rain and the Blowfly Weather Theme
A garbled excerpt discusses autumn rain and winter forecasts with scattered phrases about weather, climate, and a vague market or event. The text includes noisy, unrelated remnants and nonsensical inserts, making coherent facts scarce. Entities such as locations or people cannot be identified reliably in the fragment.
Labor Movement and Industrial Policy Reflected in Wartime Debates
Fragmented OCR text shows references to Labour movement activity, government schemes, and industrial factors during a wartime context. Mentions of Wave and Umpire Mir schemes imply policy debates. Atmosphere suggests tensions between labor actions and government plans amid industrial demands.
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Fairbairn
Canberra
Sivan Wesieratt Reivetion
Labour Movement
Labour
Asu
Exticipate
Mir
Ainiuy
Moventus
Apprentices Join RAAF Amid Wider Rel Front Expansion
Apprentices join the Royal Australian Air Force as part of a broader rel front expansion. Skilled technicians cut the drawn 14 forms at the Frybe Au Scheme. Added Me Fairbairn.
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RAAF
Frybe Au
Fairbairn
Red Cross Attracts German Pilots
Fragmentary report notes the Red Cross attracting German pilots amid wartime care. Phrases reference effort to protect personnel, with unclear quotes about drivers and machine losses. The source is garbled, but centers on Red Cross activities affecting German airmen and Allied field directors.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Joes
Anerean
Wmateee
Baris
Atarete Bi
German News Distortion and Interwar Public Safety Item
Distorted German news and a public safety incident are noted as interwar items. The piece references a Generalist agency and U S leaders, including President Roosevelt, in relation to German wireless reporting and evolving international tensions.
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Ronan
Rennevelt
Dollars For Bombers War Chest Plans in Wartime
Fragmented OCR text outlines a wartime finance push with references to government funding, war effort, and national mobilization. Mentions plans, funding sources, and opponents, but details are garbled and unclear. Primary entities include governments, war, and a broad coalition, with several place-like terms and scattered policy hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmapur
Generus
Thorn
Tewerud
Baiclaue
Faomtes
Matava
Singapore
Returned Soldiers As Instructors In New Trade
Fragmented OCR notes list programs for veterans as instructors and training efforts. Mentions agencies, medical sundries, athletic gear, and cycling straps with price fragments. References Perth and Box E268 GP but lacks cohesive details.
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Aen
Cain's Ton
Jayowen
Agency
Perth
Life Means Nothing To Nazi Leaders Campaign Message
Fragmentary OCR text references a Nazi leaders campaign and mentions ideological motives, expenditure, and attitudes. It lists scattered phrases about the Hitter, costs, and alleged messaging, with unclear details about individuals, places, or dates. The readable content hints at wartime propaganda themes without a coherent narrative or verifiable events.
Chinese Gifts in War Effort Controversy Sparks Debate
Fragmentary OCR recalls a tense note on Chinese gifts tied to wartime aid and national response. Mentions Malaya, Malayan payers, and contested shipments amid a broader struggle. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled text.
Steam cars and the dream of affordable power
A fragmented vintage discussion describes steam cars from the early 1920s and their luxury, speed, and quiet operation. It suggests modern aims to combine simpler, cheaper conversion kits with practical, tractable power for everyday use and urges balancing performance with economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boul
Means of purchase and war savings certificates noted
The piece discusses the use and perceived value of War Savings Certificates issued for saving during the war. It notes merchants accepting certificates, cautions against using them for daily payments, and highlights opinions on inflation, currency value, and the orthodox monetary system guiding saving rather than spending. It also mentions a U.S. west coast petition to President Roosevelt regarding deportation of Australians and a large ceremonial telegraph.
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Spender
Fie
Wartime butter and margarine debate sparks economic concerns
A wartime radio feature skewers the promotion of an artificial product while urging support for a war effort. The writer cites dangers to Australian farmers and economy, arguing for primary production and local butter. An editor note clarifies the views are a single reader's opinion and invites brief, non libellous letters.
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Urs
Patritio Caufs
Peimary
Judex
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