Petrol rationing scheme to commence in September
Melbourne reports government plans to ration petrol starting September 1. Private cars face a 2000 mile annual limit with monthly allocations varying by vehicle size and usage. Commercial vehicles face 2500 to 15000 miles yearly with seven class categories and special allowances for farm, delivery, and professional services.
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Melbourne
Frederick Stewart
Sir Frederick Stewart
Airness
Frederick
Mos
Commercia
Halions
Agera
Cowntry
Motor trade shocked by severe stock restrictions
The Chamber of Automotive Industries reports over £8,540,000 invested in new motor vehicles as of June 30. Traders warn the move will freeze or immobilise the trade, hitting cities and rural dealers with sharp financial strain. The Motor Traders Association secretary calls the decision tragic, signaling end of many jobs linked to the industry. RACA secretary notes consequences are beyond estimate.
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Sydney
Chamber of Automotive Industies
Motor Traders ‘Osociation
Mr. Jones
R.A.C.A
Chinde Hodgina
Labour panel named for State Boards of Munitions
In Melbourne on Thursday Prime Minister Menzles announced Labour movement representatives for the State Boards of Management of the Ministry of Munitions. The appointees include J Cranwell in New South Wales B J Cleary in Victoria T Leggatt in Queensland and P Trainor in Western Australia. The panel is advisory and intended to ensure broad industry representation. The Trades Hall Council backed union participation and an Industrial Relations Bill.
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Melbourme
Ministry of Munitions
Menzles
Tam
Munaies
Munions
New South Wales
J. Cranwell
Commonwealth
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Victoria
B. J. Cleary
Queensland
Tt. Leggatt
Western Australia
P. Trainor
Australian Workers’ Union
Monk
Trades Hall Council Tonight
Trades Hall Council
Federal Conference of Unions
Sports and amenity bodies moved to Corps in Gaza
General Blamey orders full time sports officers in every brigade and round‑the‑clock army transport for swimming parties. A surf carnival, pennant cricket, boxing championships in July, and a large race meeting with a band contest are planned to stave off staleness. Conversion parties suffer from personnel interference.
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Ian G. Fitchett
Gaza
General Blamey
Lord Tweedmuir estate value noted in London brief
News in brief reports in London that Lord Tweedmuir former Governor General of Canada left an estate valued at £28 6s 5d. The items summarize other wartime notes from Berlin Saigon London Ottawa Sydney Lucerne Perth Austin Los Angeles and London.
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Lord Tweedsmuir
London
Lord Tweedamuir
Canada
Los Angeles
Herbert Hoehne
San Francisco
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Losdon
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Annam
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Senate
Colonel Knox
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Henry L. Stimson
War
Canadian Construction
Ottawa
Munitions Supply Department
Cables and Wireless Limited
D. L. Little
Dorothy Round
A.F
ALF
Lucerne
Perth
Kenneth Mutton
Stanley Atcichem
Cannington
Austin
Texas
Martin Drew
Pennsylvania
Woodnesday
House of Comp None
Cusacks
Manuka
Genoa
Cusack
Manuka Store
Ieper
Lene Cobspat
Wilid
Chais
Canberra
Kingston
Queanbeyan
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