Special Emergency Ration Form Notice
Public notice urges immediate completion of applications for Special Emergency Ration Form available from the Road Board Office.
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Bridgetown Advocate in Bridgetown, Western Australia
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 22, 1942
Page
1
Australian Home Front Dance Promotes Patriotic Efforts
A dance event is announced with proceeds aiding patriotic causes. General Blamey warns of a long, hard trial for allied forces fighting a war deemed a death contest. Civilians are urged to prepare physically and morally, as freedom and civilisation are at stake. The note ties civilian effort to military readiness and invites members to plan dates for club greens closure.
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Blamey
Grinmess
Draper
Thia
Arasom
Rephire
Phillips Dual Wave Radio Leaving District
The Philips dual wave radio model 44L was used only a few months and remains in good battery mode. The owner is leaving the district. inspection by this office is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Kindergarten Repertory Club Event at Hampton
A Monday program at Hampton scheduled for the kindergarten repertory club features a 800mb event in the morning, starting around 9:00 am with three participants noted.
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Repertory Club
Hampton
Children by the Day MISS M. SHEIL
Miss M. Sheil presents a feature titled Children by the Day exploring daily life, schooling, and community routines through brief profiles and scenes in a local newspaper style.
Coral Sea battle seen as pivotal in Australias defense
Australian and Allied leaders warn that the Coral Sea clash signals a world scale struggle. A cautious forecast suggests Britain and the United States foresee intensified warfare with Japan. An invasion of Australia is deemed possible, prompting heightened vigilance and buildup for a future offensive to push Japanese forces from the Pacific.
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Australia
Great Britain
United States
Coral Sea
Striegl
Cur- UN
Vichy
Axis
Middle East
Britain
Japan
India
Cor Fiegdor
Nel
Pon Java
South-West Pacific
Uy Srength
Pacific
Control of Broadcasting in an Emergency
Government announces complete control and possible temporary shutdown of all broadcasting stations in Australia during emergencies. Audiences are told to stay tuned for updates, prepare for air raid warnings, and rely on ARP signals while stations go silent to prevent aiding the enemy. Public calmness and alertness are urged.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Perome Aetesary
Ware Dens Police
MPSS
Greenbushes Tennis Club Holds Annual Presentation Evening
News and Notes reports the Greenbushes Tennis Club annual presentation on Tuesday May 19 at CW.A. rooms. Members and friends enjoyed dancing with James Dury, songs by Mrs Leahy and Mrs Ingram, and a supper with appreciative attendees.
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Greenbushes Tennis Club
James
Bank group protests ministerial wartime statements in 1942
At a large Bank of New South Wales Sub branch meeting on March 24 1942 the Returned Sailors Soldiers and Ninnons Imperial League of Australia New South Wales Branch unanimously adopted a resolution protesting Minister for War Organisation of Industry remarks. The statement argued enlistment motives and pay comparisons misrepresented servicemen and called on government to reconsider policies that affect bank staff who served in WWI and WWII. It urged the league to forward the matter to the Federal Executive for action.
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Bank of New South Wales
Ninnon
Imperial League of Australia
Srrvice
Appsy Ie
Lemants
Sis
Prati
Ammen
Magus of Australia
New South Wales
League
Government approves disposal of surplus superphosphate pool
Miss S. Lake reports that the Department of Commerce has approved disposing of surplus superphosphate from a pool formed by withholding ten percent of the total quantity. The report notes wartime restrictions and lists Bridgetown as a delivery point, with about 35.00 tons available for distribution to farmers who provided full prior ration, subject to a written order.
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Thy Department of Commerce, Cani Forma
Ti Producers
Dhe
Merth
Bute
GK Baron Hay
Greenbushes SW.A. celebrates sixth birthday amid weather and turnout
The Greenbushes branch of the SW.A. marked its sixth anniversary on May 12 in the Rest Room, Owing to heavy restrictions and bad weather. Attendees included Mrs. Angus, Mrs. Dempster, Free soldiers, and local members. Speeches praised WA and GWA efforts, a supper and cake followed a programme of readings, singing, and dancing, with funds aiding Red Cross work.
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Greenbushes
Sw.a
Angus
Dempster
Mid Ws Bank
Jin Patterson
Bill Viner
Charlie Kenny
Jack Jaiterma
Nontham
Wiliams
Thomas
Fred Heywood
J. Young
Bir Bramh
Mire Angus
GWA
Ymn
Red Crys
OWA
Aiece Hufer
Red Cross
Nusie Uy
Miss Holt
Teadher
Livttr
Kate
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