Open Doors to Enlistment in Australia in 1941
The Courier-Mail reports calls to open enlistment doors on Sundays to boost recruits. A military spokesman suggests widening recruitment, with depots in Melbourne prompting drives. Campaigns across states faced delays and exemptions, while costs and public sentiment shaped the effort.
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Ffort
Mare
Vielosia
Tin Melbournne
Sueview
Acu
Fleures
Belerrwa
Voices Criticize Government Appointive System
Adelaide voices join Stacey in condemning Prime Minister’s plan to appoint 52 private members, arguing such patronage risks independence, raises salaries, and threatens free criticism in party rooms and Parliament. Critics urge reconsideration and restraint on appointments.
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Mit Stacey
Govermuene
Adelaide
Elo mMilien Svi
Ena Mitire
Penoel
Tema Tima
Mon
Ten Words On ALF Slogan Contest Woeful Draft
A Brisbane publicity contest opens with a call for slogans about ALF. Entries are to be sent to The Courier-Mail by mail or office drop, with state wide campaign staff coordinating under the Accredited Advertising Agency Executive.
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Courier-Mail
Brisbane
Tate
Adversieina Agente
Adrirene
Collrick Mall
Debate Over Lamb Supply Highlighted by Queensland Vic Tiff
A Department of Commerce plan urging Queensland housewives to buy more lamb is criticized as chaotic and miscoordinated. Queensland produces little lamb while Victoria has a surplus, with calls for transfer to balance regional needs and support wartime kitchens.
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Oseruly
Queensland
Queens
Vittoria
Naval Decorations for Royal Australian Navy personnel
Canberra reports the awarding of naval honors to Australian sailors. Companions of the Order of the Bath and the British Empire, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, British Empire Medal honorees, and mentions in despatches include officers and ratings such as G. Orwee, F. Dechaineus, J. M. Armstrong, M. G. Go, J. Denny, and G. H. Heyen RAN, with various ranks noted.
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Ay Jackam
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Artilles
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J. M.armatrong
MG. GO. ‘Galacre
J. Denny
J.S. D. Mcilroy
LANR
G. H. Heyen
Petty
Cook
Green
Comforts Fund Appeal Totals Surpass £18,000 Milestone
The Comforts Fund Appeal reports an additional £228 5s 10d received, bringing the total to £18,257 8s 6d. The fundraising drive continues to support the Comforts Fund with ongoing donations noted in yesterday’s tally.
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Comforts Fund Appeal Ao
Australian officials and military leaders named in mixed report
A long mixed text lists figures such as Governor general executive officers, Senator candidates, and Royal Australian Air Force personnel. It references Sandgate Senator RV Keane, Labour Party figures, and appointments including Group Captain Francis William Pel owes and Commodore Luks kaw MPV AE Ay. The piece mentions Captain Z Volling, testing pilots, and various postings in Queensland and Melbourne with uncertain dates and fragmented context.
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Sydney
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Abcraft
Australia
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Tieaday Ax
Fagan
Greenmount
Goolasgalla
Letters to the Editor Digger Uniform Wanted Men 30
A collection of reader letters urging uniformed recruitment and wartime duty. Contributors discuss enlistment, the need for discipline, praise or critique of authorities, and calls for support for Australian troops abroad. Readers mention the ALP and ATR, desire for better conditions, and questions about tram services impacting Camp Hill residents.
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Tiv
ALP
ATR Ison
Logan Dold
Ne Ale and Weir Wu
Patstette
Brisbane
Hitler and Stalin in Battle of Wits for World Sympathy
A sweeping wartime piece argues Hitler proclaims a holy campaign to crush Britain and boost Nazi aims while Stalin frames the war as a national struggle for Russia and freedom. It notes press and radio backing, aims to enlist world sympathy, and highlights Churchill’s emphasis on a broader anti Nazi alliance.
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Stalin
Contig Mall
London
Russia
Eurype
Kinwady
Churchi Raphasis
Tahoe
Communistie Ranapira
Australian Sailor In Narvik Ordeal Still Keen On Sea
Victorian Ian MacRae, 28, recounts his Narvik imprisonment and rescue ordeal after rounding Cape Horn. He describes bombardment, German destruction near Boulogne and eventual release in Sweden, detailing long wait, harsh conditions, and hope of rescue aboard ships Warspite and other destroyers.
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Ian MacRae
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