Maida Vale Forrest citrus growers form new WA branch
A meeting of W A Fruit Growers Association citrus growers at Forrest voted to join the Maida Vale Forrestfield branch. The group elected a committee to represent the industry, discussed factory quotas, prices, and supplies, and urged coordinated action on defence orders and production costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Citrus Council
Maida Vale
Forrest Field
Forrest
Fruit Growers Association
Maida Vale-Forrestfield
Messrs
W. Anderson
J. Martin
W. Madderson
F. R. Sweeting
H.berle
Ar. R.S
Logie
W.A. Fruit Growers’ Association
W. H. Logie
Central Darling Range
S. F. Russell
Department of Supply
Defence Hoodstutts
Missolinis
Canberra
Eastemn
Hame
Plaimar. Limited
Adults’ films blamed for juvenile crime in schools
Teachers and authorities accuse adult movies of driving delinquency and truancy among youths. London officials warn of moral danger and calls grow to bar underage cinema access while policing cinema attendance. Critics dispute claims, noting mixed views on crime film effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puse
London County Council
Reginald Stamp
Kent
Ingham
Women Teachers’ Union
Most Powerful Air Raid Siren In Denver
Denver installs the most powerful air raid siren designed by Chrysler and Bell Labs. It can emit the loudest sustained sound from mechanical means, capable of breaking eardrums of nearby listeners. The device, weighing about half a ton, sparked concerns about juvenile crime and its influence on children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Chrysler Corporation
Bell Laboratories
House of the Future shapes postwar Australian homes
Postwar reconstruction plans in Sydney include a Government funded Housing Commission push toward mass produced prefabricated home units. A central complete kitchen bathroom and laundry would anchor living spaces around it with other rooms surrounding. The approach foresees a 20 year ramp to master prefabrication and allows limited style variation outside the core module.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Nartlett
State Flamsing Commission
Victoria
American Industry At Threshold Of Great Production Era
President of the U S Manufacturers Association asserts that American armament output will rival or exceed the combined output of Axis and Allies by mid 1943, marking the nation’s peak productive period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Vohnne
Axis
Abigs
Friederiauton
U.S
Unclear Citrus Growers Meeting Notes and Levy Discussion
Fragmented notes describe discussions on civilian requirements, reduced return to growers, factory fruit weighing on delivery, and recording of grower carts. A plan to regularize fortnightly payments for the Citrus Levy is noted, with advice from the Superintendent of Harticutiary about net overmig collection and a request to amend the Act. A list of citrus growers is sought from the Department of Supply, and advisers discuss Sevilles pricing and deductions for various grower charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chittering
Harticutiary
Department of Supply
Sovilaty
AVKOK
Pune
Hiriee Aureedt
Sevilles
Cankerna Center
Alo
vVersul
Etter
Survivor in Ammunition Box After Bismarck Sea Battle
Barnett recalls finding a Japanese survivor in an ammunition box afloat for 15 days after the Bismarck Sea engagement. The small, injured man spoke broken English and clutched a prayer book while crying at mentions of battle. He wore a battered pack covered in scribbles and said Japan had won the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joie
Sydney
Barnett
Vox
Ike
Anit
Manny
Japan
Chiang Kai-Shek and Asia’s perception in history
A fragmented 20th century text discusses Chiang Kai-Shek and China’s stature in Asia. The passage praises national dignity while hinting at political missteps and the enduring influence of Asian leadership in regional dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Asia
Chiang Kasi
Rural Man Power Seeks Enlistment and Rural Work Shifts
Enquiries from rural workers to enlist in the forces or switch from rural to other occupations continue. Regulations require rural workers to stay in rural trades, with officials in Perth and regional towns ready to assist in placing them in suitable jobs. The goal is to sustain food production as Australia supports both its population and Allied visitors in wartime. Local service offices operate across multiple WA towns to aid placements and explain duties linked to rural work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilfold
Australia
Opposition to Mr. Deadman in Corio preselection race
A Nationalist preselection convention for Corio will occur within a week or two to pick candidates for the Federal seat. Six contenders are possible with H Montgomery, N Freeman, C C Baird, and TL Preacher among the leading names. H A Anderson will head the LAC branch with Harlock as full time organiser. The electoral convention is slated for next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corio
Ua.c. Can
4. K. Maltby
Ua.q
Corio Capital
LAC
H. A. Anderson
Harlock
H. Montgomiery
Geelong Grammar School
Pollard
Ballarat
Freeman
C. C Baird
TL Preacher
Melbourne
Latest craze wedding rings for husbands
A leading jeweller notes wives and brides increasingly buy wedding rings for men. He cites a rise from one in 30 to one in eight and says designs are limited though rings remain available. Many rings are inscribed with love messages initials and romantic motifs.
Four Points For A Good Cough Remedy
An odd promotional note touts a home remedy claiming rapid relief for coughs colds and influenza. It sells concentrated HEENZO coating mixed with water to yield a pint of remedy, urging orders from health stores or chemists.
Japan Holds Large Garrison in Burma Amid Strain
The report notes Japan keeps more troops in Burma than in any new possession, facing long supply lines and heavy bombing. Burma’s resources are tapped to sustain these forces, diminishing local gains from the co prosperity sphere and highlighting air warfare as effective political warfare by the United Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
BUA
Burma
United Nations
Talitic Monthly
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Controller of Defence Foodstuffs
Sweeting
Central Citrus Council of the
Fruit Growers’ Association
McCurrick
Seathill
Supply Department
Capel
Hearne
G. Hearne & CO. Ltd
Geelong
Mesinghan
House OF the Future
Ben Chifley
Housing Commission
Mr. Chifley
North Africa
Arsen
Oran
Algiers
Jay
Hos
Chiang Kai-Shek
Germany
Natendl Service
Perth
Fremantle
Midland
Junellon
Katarming
Narrogin
Albany
Northam
Bunbury
Kalgoorlie
Geraldton
Collie
Mertewin
Beverley
Bruce Rock
Busselton
Wilma
Laverton
Coolgardie
Norseman
Southern Cross
Cue
Dalwallinu
Donnybrook
Goomalling
Kellerberrin
Kondining Multewa
Witkepin
Wyak
Eatchem
Mr. Deadman
Dr. Williams
Williams
Belete Sashi
Higeding
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Ik Mational Sa
Deviope Gatiteaton
Dalgety & Co. Ltd
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