Petrol rationing debate in Australia 1941
In December 1941 Australia faced petrol shortages. Prime Minister Curtin warned austerity, urged saving every gallon for critical use, and announced a 20 percent petrol ration cut for private and business cars. He emphasized equal sharing and shifting transport to rail where possible.
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Apoxe
Hla Goys
Curtin
CITTS
Australia
Ranj
Melbourne
Autfih
Nave
Bee Tan
Community urges trench digging by volunteers across cities
The Courier-Mail publishes reader letters urging air raid trenching by willing locals. Husbands and sons on service push families to mobilize, forming self-help squads via local progress associations to dig trenches and aid households without pay.
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Courier-Mail
Thie Emer
Hong Kong in Serious Plight Full Steam Ahead Joe
A wartime report notes Japanese pressure on Hong Kong and Kowloon increasing as the island’s defense tightens. It discusses British strategy, potential landings, and the role of Chinese mainland proximity, with emphasis on vigilance against coastal incursions and the broader defense posture.
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Hong Kong
Joe
Serio Dima Secu
Kowloon
Paninaula
Ila
Artas
Fae
Sheelis Aifieidh
Lyceuvoon Paneta
Raul Atlaceng
Kurwlnonanwas
Anton Fiaelt
Hong
Centon
100 Guinea Purchase By Art Gallery Here
An art gallery here reports a 100 Guinea purchase tied to a recent exhibition. Gallery official Mr Colerough notes a portrait titled by Rowella, described as a special gift. The portal had previously been sent to the gallery on multiple occasions for consideration.
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William Ros
Siitelen
Colerough
Girls Begin Duty at City Fire Brigade
The article notes women volunteers taking duties on telephones at the Heads unkers Fire Bintion on Ann Street. Deputy Chief Officer J. Garven and leaders say many more volunteers are needed as 50 men reported for the honorary fire fighting duties, with demand exceeding supply.
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City Fire Brigade
Ci Lfm
Ciremen
Voluntary
Ind Wongraiy
Canacity
Ann Street
Garven
Venters
Bolashier
New Sydney Fund Reaches Past Three Thousand Pounds
A Melbourne message reports the New Sydney Fund in Brisbane and Melbourne has surpassed £3000 with donations from J Levy president of the Council of Jewish Women and Beate Beltaot from the Bagie Junction. The drive cites growing pledges toward the state quota of £560,000 with Melbourne contributing over £1000 in a daily tally.
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A.M.P
Pier Gitte
Hutton
Fehloolp
Spor Aspavia Thom
Sisinpy
sAtm
Adrh
Letters Dear AJF Diggers Like the Mail in The Courier
Readers prize weekly letters to AJF published in The Courier Mail. A hospital inmate praises the column and asks for continued publication while others share notes of gratitude and appreciation. Local officials and council leaders are mentioned in connection with duties and recognition.
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A.J.F
Vanetes
Hove
Middle
Gourter-Mall
U S Army Expansion and War Readiness Debate
A fragmented article discusses when the United States could raise a seven million strong army, referencing the American Coast Artillery Journal and Aid-to-Britain plans. It cites historical wartime mobilization figures, training, and equipment challenges, noting 1917 precedents, mechanization advances, and questions about timely readiness for future conflict.
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Americam Coast Artillery Journal
United States
Britain
Mobstian
Wmfueariurd
America
Amierica
Epteimtar
Inia
de Arma
Italy
Janel Jahinson
Local Government Director Appointed Amid Administrative Overhaul
A local government administration shakeup details the transfer of authority to a new director role. Executive approval granted for creation of a directorate to oversee Local Authority Works Department and related services. Appointment process noted with acting Under Secretary linked to health and home affairs, while senior officials and assistants are named in the restructuring.
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Everey
Ransfer
Ike Novks Minicess
Bruce
Wau
Broce
TF Lk
II Health
Mnearies
Mars
Brisbane
Red South Coral
Rows Fenny
RH Mcbinon
le Devoved
Circautions
del Defence
Department
Dhutestive
Department of
Henin
Home Affairs
Post Office Ready for Emergencies Amid War Planning
The Post Office prepared to sustain communications during enemy disruption. Plans cover emergency telephone and teletype offices, broadcasts, and priority service to supply departments. Officials aimed to maintain an efficient public telephone network and overseas mail and Clipper services if needed.
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Tamirera
Mendes
Fodeon
Hell
Emregenes
Commonwealth
Beiver
McCess
Mall Servier
Clipper
Armeriea
MAR Certificate Sales Drive Grows Amid War Urgency
Government urges rapid increase in mar certificate sales to fund wartime needs. pamphlet distributed via post offices details buy options and aims to mobilize groups to boost the drive. Officials emphasize immediacy and national finance, with support from the prime minister.
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Rinencinyma Commonwealth
Lilian
Erni
Japan
Aeyn
Alamos
Crisis era rallying call for total national war effort and civilian mobilization
A severely garbled wartime dispatch urges mass national unity under four national government lines. It calls for destruction of state parliaments and arbitration courts, prohibition on arms and tobacco, and full civilian and military mobilization. It references Australia, Brisbane, Queensland, and Harold Harvey as figures in the public mobilization narrative.
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Pimomnr
Australi
Airaru
Nalional
Parliameaus
Costa
Parmecenaiden
Bately Australie Uiet
Brisbane
Queensland
Ant
Harold Harvey
Windsor
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Rhoades &Co
Aneeth
I M.P. Society
Etdnet
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Beeremneere
Punt
Rate
Issa Serra Tm
Rs Mapsom
Sydney
Mit W. Bearup
Irsager
Autralian Reseaing Commission
Trai
Pulse Pas
Briahane
Trom North Queensland
Crick
U.S
Iinew Local Government Director
Noety Marin
Merlot
Bunton
Briabavie
Lalli Chon
Art Mather
Hawthorne
Bergin Penter
Tompson Caetsbane
Omar Ein Man
Xu ‘Seles
Thieh
Ube
Yalvest
Sisikes
Forest Tinbergroud
Adelaide Streota
Sini
Erie
Armer
Clements
Clements Tonic
Ermee AM
McEhond & Sos
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