Economic shift to wartime footing in Australia
At the outbreak of hostilities Germany had advanced economic planning giving a distinct edge. Britain and allies must convert economic potential into fighting assets. In Australia the turn to war economy is in early stages but must accelerate to support Britain, says Bank of New South Wales President Mr Gillespie, stressing physical factors, not just money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Britain
Australia
Gillespie
Bank of New South Wales
Sacrifices in Australia to Win the War
The text discusses transferring resources from civilian production to military needs, noting a fall in living standards as Australians sacrifice for victory. It highlights rapid growth in secondary industry, especially iron and steel, for defence and exports, while stressing careful urban planning to limit nonessential expansion and prioritize urgent needs and postwar viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie
Australia
Hospital Seeks Urgently Needed Items and Help
Local hospital appeals for supplies and volunteers. Matron requests charity donations, specifically caramel jam and biscuits, to aid patient care and comfort during a strained period.
War Savings and Allied War Costs Outline Defense Purchases
The bulletin lists war savings certificates and price estimates for military equipment from stamps to artillery and field guns. It notes costs for a field ambulance, mobile lab, and a full medical convoy, and quotes South African finance minister Hofmeyr on peace through victory. It covers Greek and Balkan moves, Italian positions, and potential German reactions in the region.
Building Sydney's Graving Dock Readied By Rock Fill And Coffer Dams
The Sydney graving dock project advances with coffer dams to be completed, requiring about 760,000 cubic yards of rock filling for water tight embankments. 250,000,000 gallons must be pumped out as the dock area is developed, and 90,000 cubic yards of granite will be used for the coating dock gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wireless telegraphy operators sought by Royal Australian Air Force
The Royal Australian Air Force seeks 500 recruits aged 18 to 30 for wireless telegraphy operator training. No Morse knowledge required, must be right handed, five months at a technical college with room and board, then posting to the Signala School at Point Cook Victoria. Pay starts at 8/6 a day with promotion prospects to warrant officer at 12/0, and top earners may train as wireless operators and electrical mechanics earning 10/- to 13/6 a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Australian Air Force
Technical
Signala School
Point Cook
Victoria
Cay
Canada Sets Record Nickel Output in 1939
Canada produced 226 105 866 tons of nickel in 1939, the highest on record, with Sudbury Ontario supplying most ore. Copper from nickel bearing ore reached 928 144 517 pounds, 53.9 percent of total Canadian copper. The Sudbury deposits yield platinum group metals, silver, gold, silicon and tellurium, and sulfuric acid feedstock from smelter gases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Sudbury
Ontario
Canadian Indians Help War Effort Generous Donations Across Nations
Indians from across Canada contribute to the war effort with bonds and certificates, Red Cross, Salvation Army, and evacuated children care. Indian Affairs records show September war service donations totaling 3000 dollars, plus furs and clothing. Six Nations donate 1000 dollars to the Red Cross, Blackfoot Band contributes per head. Indian women join war services and manpower remains strong in overseas and home duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Red Crise
Salvation Army
Adfaira
Indiana
Red Cross
Blackfoot Band
Overland Road Across Central Australia Completed
The overland road across Central Australia is finished except for final touch work. Construction used modern road making plant and operated day and night to beat the wet season. Minister for the Interior Senator Fall hailed the completion as a race against time and praised intergovernmental cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Australia
Fall
Commonwealth
Prospects of German Intervention in World Affairs
Lualy faces a poor showing as observers weigh the chances of German intervention in the evolving international crisis. Analysts debate whether Berlin will tilt toward conflict or seek a cautious, limited role. The discussion centers on strategic stakes for Europe and potential shifts in alliance structures.
Offensive in Spring Possible in World War Context
The text suggests Germany may abandon Italy to address Albania in spring, even at the cost of Albanian lands. By spring Germany could mobilize against Turkey, Bulgaria, and Yugoslavia through Roumania and Hungary with better weather. Aims include pressuring Yugoslavia and Bulgaria into collapse and regaining Albania during a major drive against the British.
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Germany
Italy
Albania
Roumania
Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Near East
Greece and Mussolini: Axis air and land aid balancing act
The analysis explains how Italy seeks German help to offset British strength in Greece and the Balkans. It notes that Hitler may tolerate Mussolini as an equal partner yet avoid Mussolini’s complete defeat, while Germany hesitates to divert air power from Britain. Bulgarian and Yugoslav routes shape spring timelines. British gains in the Near East affect regional balance and bolster Turkey, Bulgaria, and Yugoslavia against the Axis.
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Balkans
Italy
Hitler
Musaolini
Musolini
R.A.F
Greece
Germany
Britain
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Balkan
Near East
Turkey
Amis challenge submarine campaign value estimates
Amis argues that British Allied and Neutral shipping losses totalled 2 771 300 tons in the war’s first year, about 53 296 tons weekly, showing Germany and Italy overestimated the impact of their submarine warfare. The figures critique the idea of a swift, decisive onslaught based on wartime sinking records.
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Germany
Italy
Submarine War Far Exceeded German Expectations
The article notes U boats and other weapons have sunk far more shipping than Germany anticipated, with Goebbels misquoting totals. It cites a nine week period for Italian losses of 17 to 19 submarines and confirms British convoys still pass through the Mediterranean and Red Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simkingr
Dr. Goebbels
Italy
Mediterranean
Mediteranean
Red Sea
New NSW headlight rule warns drivers without dipping devices
The article warns motorists that even if their car lacks a dipping device, they must keep headlights dipped in built up areas and on unlit roads within 200 feet of oncoming traffic. After dark, speed is limited to 30 mph on any street or road in New South Wales. The regulation’s full scope was underreported by some papers.
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Bulgaria
Adis
Hitler
Korea
Albania
Pogradec
Monkhopolis
Corfu
Wear
Epirus
Valon T
New South Wales
Signaling Rule Toughened for Right Turns
A new regulation requires signaling at least 100 feet before stopping or turning right. The rule is emphasized for drivers approaching Sydney wards with a tip that police will enforce it strictly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Motorbikes and a strange race attract attention
A brief note describes a peculiar interest in motorbikes and a race crammed into a southern setting. The latest regulation is mentioned as part of the context, highlighting a quirky public fascination with speed and unusual vehicles.
Tragic Will Dictated On Deathbed Before Fatal Injuries
Eric Wilfred Gollan a 43 year old man of Bonny Down Crong Grong faced death after a severe Saturday accident. Despite excruciating pain he dictated a will leaving all property to his wife with three mates witnessing. A doctor gave morphia, he was taken to hospital where an arm was amputated, and he died Sunday morning.
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Eric Wilfred Gollan
Bonny Down
Crong Grong
Public Notice War and Old Age Pensions Xmas 1940
Payment of war and old age pensions and military and air force allotments will occur at Hoorowa with altered dates provided by postmaster FL Klein. Pensions due 19/12/1940 may be paid 17/12/40. allotments due 10/12/1940 may be paid 17/12/40. old age and invalid pensions due 26/12/1940 may be paid 1/12/1040.
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FL Klein
Hoorowa
Notable Advice on Riding Justice from a Friendly Observer
The speaker warns against taking a girlfriend for another couple in a motorcycle match on the pillion without a valid license held for twelve months. A second twelve months of qualifying living is suggested as a gentle hint. The tone urges patience and ease, questioning the hurry.
Vehicle maintenance hints from a vintage mechanic notice
The text offers practical cautions on car upkeep noting the risks of leaving an old bus running, lifting the bonnet with engine active, and sparking from high tension leads due to perished rubber insulation. It also advises inspecting spark plug leads and valve when needed and stresses checking the spare tire to avoid failure in a puncture.
Tale Light Reckless Driver Retreats From Loss
Poetic fragment describes a reckless driver once racing forward, now facing consequences as sad relations move with caution. The verse contrasts speeding past danger with a somber, slowed approach to life.
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Murrumburrah
Cootamundra
Yass, Young, Marengo
Frogmor
Graham
Rye Parl
Reid
Cowra
Great Britain
Hass
Bulletin OF War News
South Africa
League of Free Nations
Union
Nerth
South Afriaan
J. H. Hofmeyr
R.A.A.F
Ital
Lualy
J. B
R. Burgess
F.J
M.lod
Castlereagh
Soorowa
Royal Standard Hotel
Young
Albion
Harden
Carrington Hotel
AMIS
Commonwealth Dept. of Information
Tooheys Oatmeal Stout
R.A.C.A
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