Australian Military Impressment Of Motor Vehicles Notice
Under Section 67 of the Defence Act the Defence Department announces the intention to impress motor vehicles including motor cycles for military purposes. Impressment will be effected by purchasing officers who carry warrants of appointment and may demand inspection. Owners must provide access. non compliance risks penalties up to twenty pounds or three months imprisonment. Col Commanding W A. L. of C. Area C V Hoad.
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C. V. Hoad
W A. L
C. Area
Elder Smith & Co auction of cattle and pigs May 20
Elder Smith & Co Limited invites entries for an auction on Wednesday May 20 at 12 noon. Catalog lists 10 fat cows, 15 shorthorn steers, 7- to 12-year-old yearling steers, 20 Guernsey heifers 18 to 24 months, 53 mixed cattle, and 200 pigs including bacon, porkers, slips and weaners. Further entries invited.
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Guernsey
Bridgetown Pig Market Set for May 21 at 11 am
A Bridgetown pig market is scheduled for Thursday May 21 at 11 am. The event lists pigs for sale and related market activities expected to attract local farmers and buyers.
Australia Faces Threat From Japan In Pacific War
The article analyzes Japan's Pacific advances north of Australia and in Burma, weighing chances of a westward push toward India or a join with Hitler in the Middle East. It notes intensified attacks on Darwin, reinforcements at Timor and New Britain, and warnings from Australian leaders about maintaining strong defense and industrial mobilization amid a broader global conflict.
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Ausralia
Burma
Pacific
Japan
Australia
China
India
Hitler
Middle East
Tran
Madax Gasca
Subcontinent
Asia
Russia
Syria
Darwin
Timor
New Bretwin
van Mook
Indian Ocean
Evatt
Army
F Forde
3 National
Porder
Europe
Greenbushes Notes and Local Social Items
Miss EB Haiigan stays with Mrs. Paterwon during school holidays. Residents move to North Fremantle and Perth. locals return from overseas. Activities include card evenings, a dance planned for May 30, and a Red Cross meeting at the CWA Rest Room. A birthday tea at Mrs G M Williams marks her 15th, with flowers and a reading of telegrams from friends.
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EB Haiigan
Fl. Paterwon
Mim
de Worhbis
Fremantle
W. G. Alien
Perth
Berryman
Miro -R
CWA
G. M. Williams
H Robinson
McKay
Miss Williams
Victoria Parks
Williams
Trout Trapping Aids Breeding Fish Runs In Society Work
The society reports progress after two years of experiments developing a trap to catch breeding trout so they will run upstream to spawn. Three male trout have already been captured, with cobblers and other bycatch noted among the results. A Greenbushes benefit concert on May 9 at Minute Hall for Sister Kate's Home drew a packed crowd and £9 9s 6d, aided by a frit cake donation and proceeds from donations and gifts.
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Bridgetown Repertory Clube
Everting
Maamap
Nannap
Paults
Greenbushes
Kates
Mes
J Young
Featon
de Gupelle
Mi Lanter
Queen's Pack
Derailment halts Bridgetown to Manjimup train
Friday night a Bridgetown to Manjimup engine derailed after striking a hull on the line two miles from Bridgetown. A goods train was derailed earlier. railway staff reported reduced delays and excellent Bridgetown loco work. Local juvenile trials featured multiple children with prizes awarded in a lively community event including songs recitations and piano pieces.
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Bridgetown
Manjimup
Shir Dilay
Ruby Petron
Dor Buchanan
Laur Reassohale
Pinny
Swann
Kay Mel Queen
Grera Agiples
Teddy Kilmurray
Sale “Good Tisch
Colin Williams
Twy Kilmurray
Mouth Nagan
Tipperary
Dewna Putt
Rsh Rato
Henry King
Nancy Bailles
Amelia
Ruby Pettoni
Nancy Dudly
Thiy Young Lary
Teddy Kilmurray Galls
Kay McQuann
Mersey Harrymor
Miss & Lake
Viney
Robinson Werth
WG Allen
United Kingdom
Mr Scully
House of Representatives
Food Production Pressing Need in Australia War Time
Officials warn against overconfidence in food supplies as war expands and manpower declines. Japan’s entry and Axis activities alter supply roles, prompting urgent steps to boost agricultural labor, fertilizer use, and soil capacity. A program of stocktaking, planning, and public education aims to maximize every acre for essential foods and war industry goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Japan
Great Britain
Near
Indian Ocean
Marrpowen
Marthpower
Soi
Mar-Pawen
State Country Party
War Prisoners and Man Power Policy Debate
The Prime Minister told Parliament the War Power and Resources Committee should study using prisoners of war and refugees including naturalised aliens to address manpower shortages. This reply to Mr JHE Prowse of Borroccested Borcest outlines potential government actions.
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Scully
Prowse
CPWA
Australia
Curtin
House of Representatioes
Country Party
Power & Resources Committee
Yallocs
Motor Vehicles to be Impressed for Military Purposes
Notice announces impressment of motor vehicles for military use with attention called to the matter in a separate column of this issue. The notice covers various vehicles including motorcycles and cars needed for defense requirements and outlines conveyance requisition standards.
New Fibre From Casein Boosts Fabrics For War Use
New fibre made from casein, a by product of skim milk, moves toward commercial production to meet war demands. Mills blend it with rayon or wool to create drape and substance fabrics for hats, upholstery, and blankets, reducing reliance on fur and wool felt. The drive reflects wartime needs and broader shifts in industrial production and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Times
National Dairy Products Corporation
United States
Canada
South America
U.S
Generah
Pierre van Ryveveld
Star
Jagran
South Africa
Brtish
Americas
Japan
Union
Scrapped aluminum urgently sought for munition needs
A damaged notice states that on Monday May 18 intentions to collect scrap aluminum are urgent for munition production. Authorities urge participants to cooperate with local disposal authorities and deliver material promptly for defense needs.
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Suez
William Powell
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Robert Stack
Ann Rutherford
Badlands
Dakota
TRE Rite Brothers
Andrew Sisters
Pemberton Manjimup
Steps Out
J. Bazeley Quality Butcher
R. Urquhart Chaff
Aladdin Industrice Ltd
R. Ball & Co
Map Dairy Co Ltd
Bunaieg Brow Ltd
Cyclone Fence Co
NwTred Tyres
Mercantile Mitel National Mt
Fise Radiola
Sais
Singer Sewing Machines
Miss Pixié Henderson
Forest Hill
Steere St., Bridgetown
Bridgetows
Elder, Smith & CO. Limited
Manjimup Market
Goldsbrough Mort & Co
Bridgetown Market
Goldsbrough Mort & Co. Limited
Town Hall
Xemmulding Serree
Satie- Factory
Drakeford
Austalia
Britain
Tunkirk
Supa
Laval
Mekis
Pair Corte
Mannap
Muphy
Ganger
Higging
Rob Christie
Kevan Thorley
Crevor Jarvis
Bunbar High Shool
Halisay
Prank Williams
Kelsie
Je. A. Sullivan
Pintir
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Saad
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