Typogremlin's Impact on Newsroom and Public Notices
A long account describes a speech on typography errors and their consequences in newspapers, plus a report on surplus military vehicle sales and distribution rules. It mentions commissions, reconditioning, and sales channels, noting that servicemen and dealers interact with these processes across Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utilities Union
War Department
Commission
Ular
Commonwealth
Prices Commission
Specia
Dester
Atherton
Mareeba
Kairl
Tolgs
Queens’ Sand
Kairi
Tablelands
Army
Queensland
Cails
Assis
Australia
Balloon wheeled trucks and new gear headline London report
London dispatch notes new balloon wheels with hydraulic braking and other gear arriving as Allied moves, with references to a fifth stee event and ongoing wartime action. It mentions machinery, trailers, and shipping of equipment including 19 gallon tanks and other parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARMY
Nell Bender
Ming Tental Hand
Setae
Annie Tel
Sitehen
London
Georg
Prisoners Pay Changes Announced by Australian Army Minister
The Australian Army Minister Mr FM Forde said prisoners of war would receive pay from the Japanese government where applicable and adjustments would be made for ex-prisoners returning. Future grants would reflect repatriation status and eligibility, with credit for proficiency at repatriation, under Allied coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einlin
oRaRk
Anya
Northern Territory
Uith
Gaines
WM. Hughes
Shigty Hutch
GK Chederson
Postey
Singer
Marcy
Tate
Anmicah
Hebert ‘Cannee
Fordham Chivers
Courge
Pearl Harcouy
Homevelt
Baldwin
Belfast
MR Chamberlain
Birming
Canberra
FM Forde
Ivan
Ship Delays Supply Run to Moratai and Labuan
A distorted report notes a ship bound for Moratai and Labuan with troops supplies was held up. Deputy Federal Opposition Mr EJ Harrison paid a sum related to the delay. The article references M Meckmen and labour from the Wats, with unclear details on federation statements and supper.
Rubber production plans amid global shortages described
The piece discusses emergency efforts to revive rubber output amid shortages, with mentions of Malaya, Africa, and the Caribbean. It notes government interest, private sector activity, and surveys on production potential. Rubber experts were sent abroad to organize collection and boost industry power, amid currency and supply concerns in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emel Tln
We Gov
Vwciment
Malars
Africa
Uly
Tierie
Gold Coast
Trinidad
St Tibber
Ceylon
New tonnage plans reshape postwar passenger ships
The article discusses future vessel programs for UK lines and Orient, detailing wartime revamps and long term plans. It notes reduced passenger capacity, more troop carriage, and shipyard efforts to convert liners for mixed use. It highlights Stratheden Orion and similar ships, potential price changes, and aims to raise speed, comfort, and cargo capacity while preserving key personnel and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Imeresing
Stratheden
Orion
Dave
Pusteung
Ise
Tauem Stone
Aesl
Suumundatior
Lara
Seine
Also Mentioned on This Page
FADAY
Brisbane
Me_Foley
Cairne
DODGE
Fargo
Mack
Williamsey
Cairns Yungaburra
Yuy Bradman
Flemington
Ant
New Dock
Singapore
HG Bale
Vietoria
Marne
Forde
Wroure
Usu
Arena
Fou
Luth
Seth
Talia
Sal
Cuantubuy
Clements Bletibied Eeeee ——Eeerer
Trufood
Reni A i
Vas
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