Sailors and Labour discuss wartime unity in Canberra
Amid Canberra coverage, a political note praises Labour for staying principled and hints at all party backing a national government to aid the war effort. It cites pre-election talks, wage and price guarantees for staples, and cross party cooperation as essential to national defense. It also commends the British Sailors' Secrets and Sailors' Home efforts aiding Royal and Merchant Navy personnel, calling for broad support for seafarers.
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Canberra
Labour
Pitt
Connell
eGuta
Mensies
Promiaes
Tatwan Han
Royal
England
Britain
Chuckhill
Gramophone Records
Watchful Tyre Care for Twin Commercial Vehicle Setups
A technical note warns that running tyres in twin formation increases risk of damage. Stones wedged between tyres, improper air pressure or overloading, and mismatched wear can cause rapid tyre failure. Regular stone checks and correct wheel pairing reduce harm.
Real Point Reflections From a Lettered Traveler
Fragmentary excerpt describes a traveler recalling experiences in Lomé and mentions large bars and pubs. The text includes garbled phrases and nonstandard spellings, with unclear attribution and context to the author or publication.
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Lomein
Vital By-Election Kalgoorlie Seat Candidate Lee
Mr F R Lee campaigns to win the Kalgoorlie by election after the death of the former member Texas. He has toured Kalgoorlie Hall Three Springs Geraldton Northampton and addressed crowds supported by Prime Minister Menzies and State Leader in a bid to boost mining and state interests.
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F. R. Lee
Curtin
Fremantle
Kalgoorlie
Texas
Weat
Kalgoorlie Hall
We Endorsenent An
UALR
Camlulate
Political leaders urge calm in Kal Lonthesrat by election call
In a special interview Mr Lee warned of a fateful by election for Kal Lonthesrat Balcartie amid party strife. He urged leaders to place national needs above party aims to accelerate Australia’s war effort and seek political peace and stability in administration.
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Latham
National
Ross McDonald
EH. H. Hall
SLC
They Journal
Lee
Balcartie
Australia
Dispirited Woman Reports Relief After Dr Williams Fink Fills
A dispirited weepy woman, terrifically low and tired, describes a period of deep depression followed by renewed energy after taking Dr Williams Fink Fills. The account notes a shift from distress to vitality and improved mood, with claims of better sleep and emotional balance.
War effort unity and Christmas aid pledge from Fremantle
The document stresses national unity in the face of threat, urging service to Australia and defense as a unifying goal. It notes sending troops, supporting industries, and a plan to give each man a Christmas present with assistance from the Fremantle Sailors' Institute at Marite-teraec, Fre WAite.
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Ailore
Gui
Shaintaine
Fremarstle Sailors’ Institute
Marite-teraec
Waite
Parcels For A L F Welfare Soldiers Abroad
Welfare organisations despatch parcels to Australian Imperial Force members overseas with greetings only. Messages must avoid personal requests or acknowledgments to named individuals. Donor details may be faded. no private addresses or notes addressed to specific persons should appear.
Fragmentary excerpt hints at wedding tale with eight children
A damaged passage describes a widow with eight children and a court appearance. The speaker recalls meeting the widow who claimed many descendants and produced two torn documents. The scene shifts to a wedding table where all the children appear already seated.
Food and housing woes mix in wartime reflections
An Adelaide era column muses on beans as energy for soldiers, contrasts with fascist fear tactics, and critiques housing slums. It notes dire urban living, calls for decent housing under reform bills, and sketches how overcrowding spawns neglect and conflict in tenement blocks.
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Hynielyes
Yopeye
Hitler
Adelaide
Ares
Hay
Ant
Controversy Rages Over Local Speaker and Nazi Allegations
A disorderly scene unfolded as a prominent local speaker denounced greed and “hot air” while protesters argued about gratitude and treachery. The incident involved a coastal town exhibit funding a patriotic cause and drew mixed reactions from residents and officials.
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Nk 10
Nan Higlish
Len Aman
Try At Cable
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Katanning Road Board
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Victory’ Register
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the United Press Ltd
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A. J. Weaver
New
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