Fleet Air Arm Touted For Bravery In World War II
The Fleet Air Arm is praised for its wartime role including air attacks against Germany, support to the army in France and Flanders, and operations from Norway to Calais. It notes aircraft limitations, carrier storage design, long ranges, and the struggle for recognition within the Admiralty, with key actions against German vessels and sea operations cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
RAF
Air Ministry
Fleet Air
Ken
Norway
Melbourne Heraldt
EAS
Calais
Bie
Dutch Helder
Narvik
F_AA
Koln Im Belsen
Fleet Air Arm
France
Flanders
FLA
North Sea
Nevel
FAA
Siktuss
Admiralty
Recruitment in Querneland Targets Young Single Men
The January intake in England will focus on single men without family obligations. About 600 men are to be recruited monthly, with 124 already on the waiting list. Most listed are expected to be available and suitable for enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Querneland
Eensland
ATP
Potato Shortage Causes Branched Import Limits in Australia
Reports from New South Wales Victoria and Tasmania warn of ongoing potato shortages with imports from Victoria and Queensland. Brisbane consumption runs about 1000 bags daily while transport costs rise and price controls cap sale prices. Auctions at Roma Street yielded two bags at fixed maximums of £16 and £15 10s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Vi
Victoria
Tasmania
Queensland
Brisbane
New South Wales
Roma Street
Fleet Air Arm expands with new stations and famed aircraft
The Fleet Air Arm extends control over four FLAP stations C Mas. Peregrine and others, renaming ships AMS Daedalusi Ford and Donibristle. It adds many more bases, shaping a fleet of diverse aircraft from the all metal Skua to the Roc and Gladiator. Training emphasis on naval observers and specialists yields a long waiting list for FAA entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arm
Fpa.a
AMS. Daedalusi
Ford
Air Ministry
Aircraft Industry
Weil
Fleet Air Arm
FAA
Italy
Mediterranean
Navyl
Naval Observers’ School
Pleet Air Arm
Cattle Industry Outlook Amid Drought and Wool Market Changes
Reports by Hockhampton stock agents show 1941 expected to be favorable for cattle breeders and fatteners, despite severe drought in southern Queensland and other states. Overseas demand and government purchases support values. Lakes Creek and Graystone meatworks operated through the season. Prices for store cattle and fat cattle fluctuated, with gains in early year and later highs, while drought pushed higher export competition and beef prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockhampton Stock
Rockhampton
Centra
Lakes Cree
Glayistone
Queensland
Inter Vals
Kevin
Victoria
New South Wales
Tranyere
Canterbury Cathedral Resting Place Of England’s Rich Heritage
The Canterbury Cathedral hosts the remains of Stephen Langton and memorials to Sir Admiral Rooke, Henry IV, and the Black Prince. It houses The Martyrdom of Thomas a Becket, famed stained glass, Norman arches, and the Kings School cresting a long line of English tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Stephen Langton
Sir Rooke
Gibraltar
Henry IV
Black Prince
Thomas a’Beckett
Stephen
Henry VII
Canterbury
Bess
King’s Bridge
Kings School
Property Listings Highlight Lots and Houses for Sale
Street allocations describe coal side allotments Miller street Martyn street and Digger street with prices from £710 to £950. A block of land with deposits from £60 and a home purchase plan with £100 deposit and 5 per cent interest balance offered. Town events notice mentions newsagency and library profits around £2 weekly period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shores Centre
Martyn-street
Gordon and Cigs
Sage 2 Library
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Pittard, Diack & Coy
LAKE-ST_ CAIRNS
Nestle
Apollo
Tin Fisher's Was
Pkt
Lee
Sright Ways
F. R. Ireland
Boulter
Railday
Miss Plain
David Jocer
Adare Addren
Loch'e Salon
Myers
Neensland
the Barrier Keep
Paracas
Abbott-street
Cairns
M. Ferguson
Boleed
Snow Queen
Electric
Electrolux
Keroeéne
Griffin Bros
H.r.kennedy Electric Light
Sydney
Brishane
Harry Brown
Wil
Abbott-Streey
Copp
Monwealth Bank
Fordson Magneto
Morris
Carl
H. J. Bulcock
Spence Street
Mayfair
Abbott Street
City Council
A.C.A
Airlires’ OF Australia
Australian Batson At Airways Pty. Ltd
Australian
Goouls
Caress
AJ. Draper Pty. Ltd
Cairns Fish Supply
Cycles & Motors
Page's
Woodward & Calder . Ltd
Lake-street
Calms
Cairns Railway
Bend
Bill Tee
THE
Gilbey
Magoma
Cairns Ber
Castlemaine
jJon
H. Chargois
F.R.P.S
F.R.S.A
Bs.a. Motor Cycles
Malvern Star Cycles Pty
Shields Street
Cairn
Starr Bowkett Way
Starr Bowkett
Office
Starr Bowkett Societies
Lake Street
A. J. Northage
Cominoss
P.O
EMS
White Cars
Tableland
Mossman Tna
Isfail — Millar Millar
Ravenshoe
Athertop
Malands
Yongaborre
Atherton
Malenda
Yungeburre
Innisfail
Mount Ret
Wedneta
Ae Ena
Lake Eacham
W. Battie
Malanda
Kilden
Fort Doon
Milles Milles
RS Motors
AL & S Pry
Gordoomh
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