Home Army Must Move to Relieve Monotony in Australian Defense
The piece argues for interchanging garrison units within Australia to combat boredom and weariness among troops at home. It urges using full time soldiers on the front home front for varied duties, training in new warfare methods, and gaining first hand transport and regional experience to keep troops adaptable and ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALF
Darwin
Europe
Australis
Middle East
Libya
Gresce
Crete
Syria
Malaya
Avatralla
Australia
Ohio
Vigenius
City rate cut haste sparks mixed city finance debate
Citizens urge rate reductions as Lord Mayor Chandler signals a drift to curb city borrowing. City finances show years of over reliance on loan money with £880,000 cut to £500,000 in loan funding while wartime costs persist. Commonwealth and state spending fail to fully offset lost revenue, drawing sympathy for restraint over a broad rate cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Istee
Queensland
Monwealth
Thie
King's Call to Prayer in Wartime Assembly
The moderator of the Queensland Presbyterian Assembly, Rev. Alexander Daft, urges prayer in a wartime observance likened to a national effort. The piece cites Prime Minister Churchill and King George VI, stressing unity, endurance, and supplication for the armed forces and allied nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland Presbyterian = Assembly
Alexander Daft
Queensland
West Randay
St Paul
Navy
Air Force
Great Britain
Holling
Churchill
Uke
Celeaf
Ivan Opportaniis
Will Iean
Ana
Yael
Australia at War Sairs of the Royal Australian Navy
Australia at War notes Royal Australian Navy gains in personnel, large shipbuilding growth, and sustained vessel construction. It details Queensland shipyards, the Australian Shipbuilding Board funding mercantile ships, and a planned program of 60 fronts with expanded shipyards across three states. A keel laid at Cockatoo Island docks marks the start of 800 ton carriers, with more to come. Tomorrow: Army comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Sairs
Royal Australian Navy
Queensland
Australian Shipbulding Board
Mercantile Wensels
Tom
Sydney Harbour
Brisbane Recruiting Campaign Calls for Volunteers
A city wide recruiting push runs September 22 to 29 with parades and displays in Brisbane. The Publicity Committee plans floats, choirs, and war exhibits, backed by government appeals and recruiting offices in parks and theatres. Aimed at boosting enlistment, the effort features interviews, window displays, and a October war exhibition showcasing equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
iHias
Vailey
Vergeanty
Tom
Ety Cohmel
Mia Bandi
Parriote
Tina Sunany
Moorigis
Torah Automobile Club
Eensha
Byutning
ATP
Jf Brisbnnie
Sere
Toin Reidence
Teaterdayly
Higuicen Ornuht
Carmpatea
Toowoomba Huis Ber Seléeted
Ak Lng Liat
Fultnide Britbene
ALF
Ihe
Margaret
Wil Ruthven
Dienlag
Nieht
Siewel
Bundey
Letters on War Policy and Military Reinforcements
Readers in Brisbane and Australia debate military promotions and funding for reinforcement officers. Advocates urge promotions for officers with actual combat experience, praising Fair Play and criticizing inexperienced leaders. Correspondents discuss currency, banking, and wartime finance as the broader context for public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chary
Evens
PET
Enir
Ustrelte
Lee
Ahoula
Perid
Austraiia
South Brisbane
Ube
Olticere
Hending Young
Feuyshante
Australia
Oramosio
Claye Tandy
Brisbane
Phalystenha
Clayfield
Benaloy Youruce and others in transit and notices
Readable fragments report Benaloy Youruce returning from Canberra and due in Beipbane on September 17, with Mr Francis BLE R to attend the Janungre show at noon Friday. Mentions Brisbane arrivals, bank staff transfers, and semi government loans data, plus a note on prisoners in Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benaloy Youruce
Dhe Jommonweriin Bank
Brisbane
Cards for Soldiers Card Playing Event Held for Troops
Local appeal asks readers to send spare deck packs to support soldiers through recreation like poker, brag, and moosh while a panel packs of cards are prepared for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ust Bank
Yom Reese
American Lag In Production Alarms Britain War Aid Urgency
Britain's fear of American production delays imperils Allied victory. The piece argues that without substantial American aid, Britain faces a longer, costlier struggle as Germany and Russia threaten. It notes American industry, manpower, and shipbuilding lag behind needs, urging concrete action rather than rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Counter Mall
Lennon
Altate 5
British Empire
America
Stendard
Iypre
Russia
Vod
Ameries
Ameria
England
Rusa
Brumbline
Workshops To Determine Course Of War
Fragmented notes discuss wartime planning surveys, potential Allied and Axis moves, and strategic considerations for World War II. Mentions Turkey, Finland, Japan, Vichy, and US stockpiles, with emphasis on campaign timing, logistics, and mobilization thresholds amid a broader push for total war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Japan
Turkey
Haoe
Wales
Bermant
Cermany
Afric
Iit
Tran
Pinland
Stefan
Amerton
Ube Farslans
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Mydvey
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Home Army
Coupon Furniture Co
Beret
Beckpreads
LINOS
Wured
Iaid
Reginald Cannas Willeon
Iain
Willson
Reyes
Ana Ram A
Ite
Ego
Afuie
Aaubtrawian Mutual Provident Edsset
Syrensland
W. Piper
Cmr Queen and
Edward Sts
Melbourne
Amriaa
Perth
Hobart
Pit Street
Sydney
CHRO
Maritime Chambers
le Pony
Enion
FO. Hulsh
Alfl- Luke
Returned Soldiers League
J. W
Mary
Attenborough
Dion Aytice
Credi
Davia
Cullen Credit
Nace
Mtecine DF
Coatles
Eriebaner
Commonweaith
Commonwealth
Baxter
Gusman
Janbag
Madden Biggengen
Ak Electrician
Bae
Ees
Mr Cooper
Eater
Canberra
Thurday
eFrangein
Uae
Selteeriang
Miller
van Aubabers
Hitler
Skorn
Serappa
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