Y W C A notes ferrying new war planes
War era report on Air Transport Auxiliary the AA stands for ancient and tattered airmen. ATLA ferries aircraft from factories to maintenance units and then to squadrons across Britain. Pilots from multiple nations join through a central control with air taxis moving crews between factories and bases. The piece also lists upcoming YWCA events and activities for members and forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Air Transport Auxiliary
Ministry of Aircraft Production
R.A
United Kingdom
R.A.F
Land's End
John O Groats
A.T.A
Air Transport
Auxdliary
British Overseas Airways Corporation
PALF
RALF
ATLA
Alt.a
Werodromes
Alta
Wi Hneyards
Purges and Potent Phrases Spark Confusing Rant
A garbled OCR style fragment discusses purges and motives in confusing language. It references muddled ideas about action, names, and outcomes but remains unclear and cannot be clearly attributed to a specific event or person.
Industrial peace moves amid seamen union talks
In Sydney a seamen union meeting urged action if any member or official is detained for industrial activity. The general secretary Elias? Ells? chairing a cross port gathering rejected a permit system for seamen and called for a broader policy to secure freedom for restrained members amid government pressure and the prime minister's recent broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Seamen's Union
Unio
Mvust
Air
Elilatt
Ahios
Unioniata
Mengzies
Commonwealth
Death of Professor Anderson in Sydney
Sydney report notes the death of Professor Sir Frank Anderson Weaver, a distinguished academic born in Glasgow in 185K. He arrived in Australia long active in scholarly circles. The death occurred at his home today after a protracted illness. Funeral arrangements are to be announced tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Bis
Franela Anerson
Australia
Glasgow
Army Plans to Raise 200000 More Men in Regular Forces
Venera Marshall told Congress on Tuesday that the army will add about 200000 to the regular forces, bringing total strength to around 1.8 million. He said the expansion aims to bolster wartime capabilities and manpower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Venera Marshall
Mdey
Congress
Idle talkers reveal ship sinkings due to cracked secrets
Government minister Mr Hughes spoke yesterday about spy leaks from idle talkers who learned ship movements in the Pacific. He cited a hotel keeper in Sydney facing a fine of £000 for disseminating such information and said the navy was alerted to the offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Navy
Mr. Hughes
Sydney
Gossly
PENSIONS OFFICE Transfer to Sydney Attacked
In Parliament last night Mr Barnard criticised moving the Commonwealth Pensions and Child Endowment Offices to Sydney. He said MPs often must interview senior pensions officials for constituents and urged reconsideration. He proposed using Ac t an hospital for offices and keeping Canberra as a base to bring the Pensions Department back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Barnard
Lab
Sydney
Bend
Commonwealth Pensions Department
Child Endowment Department
Gregaly
Canberra
Barnard Sai
Boys Clubs Aid Petrol Rationing War Effort Canberra
Under a YMCA led scheme in Canberra boys clubs are formed to craft bed side screens lockers stretchers and crutches for overseas troops. Six clubs exist with a goal of 30 and a mobile carpentry kit will be shared with clubs lacking facilities. Mr Glover YMCA secretary notes local citizens offer workshop space and more details are available from him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.mlc.a
Canberra
Vslc.a
Glover
YMCA
No Moratorium for Garages
The Minister for Supply stated no relief is provided specifically for garage proprietors amid petrol rationing. He noted relief is available under the National Security Debtors Relief Regulations, with special consideration for those in remote outback areas distant from railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benator McBride
Outback
London
Australia
London Notes On Home Secretary Requests De-Tention
London fragment cites Wemeaday Sipepwell Mosley and Captain Tomeay with MOP signing notes alleging detention claims. Source text is garbled but names appear and suggest a political or security matter needing clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wemeaday
Mosley
Tomeay
Pervedl
Sgninettie
Reduced Petrol Quota Prompts July Leave Ticket Release
The drastic petrol rationing set last week will take full effect Thursday as tickets for the July leave become available. Belief is that further cuts in business and pleasure and business only classes will appear in the August issue of Hiekreta, with many motorists likely not using their cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Cedric Park
Tuemulay
Phs Ai
Forces
V.W.C.A
Air Force
Y.W.C.A
Y.wo.c.a
W.w.ga
Manuka 'Tendle
Ainslie Hall
VWICA
Manuka Tennis Pavilion
Alhalle Hall
Fenclig
Bell
Tuesilar Woda
Hiekreta
War Memorial Official Opening Set for November 11
The Board of Management of the Australian War Memorial decided on Monday night to officially open the Memorial on November 11. The board includes General Sir Harry Chauvel, Sir Gilbert Ovett, Captain L. Bracegirdle, with Mr. T H Heyes as secretary, and they discussed preliminary arrangements for the opening ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Australian War Memorial
Harry Chauvel
Gilbert Ovett
L. 8. Bracegirdle
T. H. Heyes
Today on the Air schedule fragmented by era
The fragment lists a dense radio timetable with numerous programs across the day including news, music, talks, and school broadcasts. Named segments include Dally Donen, Breakfast Session, News at various times, Racing Talk, Music slots, Letters from Our Motyveranae, and a Rosebery afternoon event at Victoria Park plus stock market quotes and Canberra Times news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2FC
JAR
Eosential Services
Dally Donen
Berial
Cleer
Murele
B.B.L. He
Jay
Harold Williams
Lou
Wren
Rosebery
Victoria Park
Pakenham
Stock Exchange
Britain
FBC
Mr. Gilfoote
W. Graeme-Holder
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Y.W.C.A. Notes
Girls’ Council
Telupea Park
Y.wc.a
Telopea
Spiden
L. McConchie
T Tout
A. Rix
M. Taylor
M. Spiden
K. Davin
BH Ghade
Vawacla
YWCLA
Teleopen
J Booth
E. Genuchanan
Mitchell
M. Eplors
G. Hammocraley
N. Raper
J. Beaton
Ywaga
Ywoc.a
WUCLA
Hersch
Kollogs
Kellogg’s
Rae
Professor Anderson
Tobruk
Department of Information
Hovseiseping
Oeiin O
Methereclaw
Popone
Barre
Gertrude Dé Beow
Avanle
Pensions Office
SRO
Canberra Times
Goulburn
Aca
E Hapn
Tathra Reagan
Mra
Empire
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