Pearce Calls Australians to Cut the Communist Threat
Sir George Pearce, former Defence Minister and current Grants Commission member, urged Australians to strike at the Communist influence in a National Party luncheon at Anzac House on Tuesday May 14. Attendees included Lady Pearce, several MPs, and the Lord Mayor Dr T W Meagher and MLA Boss McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pearce
Defence
Commonwealth Grants Commission
National Party
Anzac House
Lady Pearce
Parlament
T. W. Meagher
Boss McDonald
Air Crews to Canada for Advanced Training
Air crew groups from Australia will depart in August under the Empire Training Scheme for training in Canada. Each crew consists of three or four men trained for specific duties in a fighting unit. Many young men enlist with the Royal Australian Air Force and prefer roles as pilots or gunners, with gunners training under noted instructors to operate cannons and weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Newfounland
Ewao
Canada
Australia
Igen
Rota
Australian Air Fower
Wee Lewis
Mielgris
Call for Service: Australia’s voluntary war support urged
A fragmented wartime note lauds voluntary commutations to aid soldier comforts and urges broad civic response. The piece emphasizes collective sacrifice over individual subscription, noting previous campaigns and urging every sector to contribute to volunteer needs and national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Pearce Defends Free Trade Unionism Against Fifth Column Claims
Leader Sir George Pearce denounces German and Moscow backed efforts to disrupt Australian war work. He labels coal strikes and Communist influence as Nazism’s tools, urges harsh action against traitors, and defends trade union loyalty while stressing Australia’s need for unity and victory. The remarks link labor unrest to enemy manipulation and stress the dangers to war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliamentary
National Party
George Pearce
Uate
Western Australia
Australian Workers’ Union
Aalkoorhe
Germany
Australia
Herr von Riblentrop
Russia
Moscow
Communist Party
George Vearce
Nasiem
Colum
W. Orr
Berlin
Cis
Ste
Newspaper Writer Engages With Local Advertisers
The article notes the writer’s interactions with several advertisers, detailing how she drafts notices, negotiates placements, and curates content to fit local business needs. It highlights partnerships with Ackerley Press and the downtown merchants association.
Australian Comforts Fund urged for morale support
The article stresses ongoing fundraising for the Australian Comforts Fund to aid soldiers and maintain morale. It highlights leadership from Lord Birdwood, Sir John Monash, and others, noting funds transfer directly to troops at the firing line and appeals to readers across Western Australia to contribute through local centers and wartime service organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Birdwood
Jolt
Monash
Alvin
Western Australia
W.A. Aranell
Funad
Greineral
Australian Wheat Board meets on sales and storage plan
The Australian Wheat Board reports on fortnightly sales aims totaling 5 350 000 bushels with an average price of 3 83 per bushel F.O.B. Expansions include 23 151 bushels for export and 6 125 000 bushels for wheat and flour. Shipping positions align with prior months as 1000 bags of wheat stackage pose risks, and growers are advised on orders amid a volatile market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive McPhersons
Kerat Consultata
Aliuge
Alice
Ak Seconi
Tod
Belier
Nerves and Fatigue Plague Woman in Fragmented Testimony
Fragmented OCR notes describe a woman with severe nerves, headaches, and tired legs. The text traces incoherent phrases about sleep, pain, and emotional distress, with garbled quotations and missing context.
Classified advertisement list taking space in multiple papers
An OCR read shows a long rail of “Our Country Readers Market Place” style ads with incorrect spellings and inserted notes. It lists many newspapers including The Eastern Recorder Kellarkercin The Towdy at Berald The Bridgetown Advocate Bridgetown The Northern Grazier Miner Laanara Avon Argus Candertin Mullewa Mail Magnet Northern Producer Marews Ballibu Wongan Budget Perennial Pioneer Bosuf Brook Bulletin Southwestern Advertiser Dalwailina North Midland Times Carnameah Midlands Advocate Preston Mail Dennybrook Inland Watch Pemberton Post Ned Ncuebig Dell Chronicle Namnup Review and others. It references insertion rules, publication scope, and a note that ads may appear in all twenty-five newspapers, with instructions about full insertion and colorless details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellarkercin
TOODY
Berald
Bridgetown Advocate
Bridgetown
Maxjump
Grazier & Miner
Laanara
Avon Argus
Candertin
Mullewa Mail
V ‘Marews
Ballibu-Wongan
Bosuf Brook Bulletin
South-Western Adverteer
Dalwailina
North Midland Times
IME
Midlands Advocate
Bache
Preston Mail
Dennybroak
Inland Watch
Vlavertae
Pemterton Fost Ncuebig Dell Chronicle
Gus Newaparee
Navy confirms damage to battleship or cruiser amid Baltic losses
Admiralty confirms Norwegian operations damaged heavy ships. Official notice counters German claims of sinks and bomber exaggerations. No losses withheld. statements issued as events occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
Naval Board
Surilly
Germare
Another Australian Airman Decorated
A German text garble describes an Australian airman receiving a decoration for gallantry in air operations. It notes prior RAF service and ongoing commitment, marking him as the third Australian to receive the honor within a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fine Gilleur Waren Reaberick
Meyteruhl
Lalherna
Royal
For Sale Amazing Climbing Tomato Variety
Control drought proof disease free seeds from NSW offered by The Georgette Fur Co. Central Hay Street. Two bushels of red tomatoes advertised as non acid with high per cent purity. Also fur services including skins dressing tanning and dyeing with repair options. George 2 Sydney listed for costs and remediations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsw
George 2
Sydney
Georgette Fur Co
Hay Street
Poultry and parts ads from Forrestfield and Victoria Park
Quality chicks and pullets from Australorps and White Leghorns offered by R A Rodgers Burnside Poultry Farm at Hale Road Forrestfield. Cockerels Australorps RL Red and White Leghorn from Martin Canterbury Terrace Victoria Park. Motor Parts Ltd promotes used parts for all cars and trucks at 198 Wellington Street. Vetter & Co Ltd offer Perth car servicing at 50 Mureau Street. Clocks and watches repaired by H Victor at Dunedin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Rodgers
Burnside Poultry Farm
Hale Road
Forrestfield
Australorps
Martin
Canterbury Terrace
Victoria Park
Motor Parts Ltd
Wellington Street
Perth
Tel
Vetter & Co. Ltd
Mureau
Sta Peril
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hearne
Swift
Swift Australian CO. (Pty) Ltd
Gladstone, Townsville
Brown & Dureau Pty. Ltd
Henry St
Fremantle
Enos
Australian Wheat Board
Attralay Wheat Board
Beard G. F. Fethers
Western Australian
Hampton Timber & Hardware Pty. Ltd
Wellington ST
Eaoelied
Ron Bar
Amd
H.B. Brady Coy.ltd
Charles
Aberdeen
West Perth
Premantle
Queen Street
Algoorlie
Cr Tions
McDonald
Kalgoorlie
Northam
Gardiner
Wridgetown
Bibel Street
Sir G. Pearce
W. Aust
Sam
de Witt
Josephine de Nt Packham
John Brunning & Sons
Somerville Nurseries
Somerville
Victoria
Isle Ull Baa
Bend Sea
Sea Bend Straits
iSrmone
Cline
Semeraatty
Ehadtiah
Tom Parkinson, the Chicken King
Tom Parkinson
Box
Tol
Jurendine
James
Hardie & Coy
Rivervale
Thrift
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Our Country
St Itile
United Brews
Uae
Tnversome Thane
Casal Advertiat
Dayton
Hobart
E Xpert
Basil Bruce & Company
Avenis
Ford
Val
Bay” Breet
Furlanes
Eng Fura
Commer Plana Arcade
Ecos
Whee
Jae Particutars
W. Folland
Batmurafest
Wee Abayy Road
Ockingham
Parkins Street
United Preas Ltd
Hay St
Patzkerville
Ently
P. Bradshaw
Tds
Tay Street
Bill Crane
Stata
Lanham
Latram
Wembi
Jewellery
ETG
Eldrum
H. Victor
Dunedin Street
Re Arena
Glendenning & CO
Duggan
Tein Satre
I Big
Geo.Lealie
Marquisst
Mbts
Rex
Bellevue
W.A. Foggit Jones Pty. Ltd
James Goss
Witham Street
Freeh
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