Revival of Australian Demobit Association Membership Growth
A marked rise in membership of the Demobit Association in Australia follows postwar efforts to aid ex servicemen. The secretary Mr W Shigedon Paroons states eligible men must prove discharge status, provide benefits details, and obtain knit dates when applying for membership.
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Australis
I Orp
Frimmdaniom
Saliat
Ammar
Ama
W. Shigedon Paroons
Uetlor
Mba privileKeeth Hart
Amceimtion
New Hout Walen
Victoria
Australia
Box
Adelnigu
Wartime rationing plan for clothing and food in Australia
A fragmented wartime message outlines rationing for civilians including clothing, meat, and fuel. It stresses buying fewer goods, preserving supplies, and government control through the Commission to manage stocks and prevent waste. It mentions navy clothing needs and national mobilization, urging careful consumption and delayed purchases to aid war effort.
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Sam
Pommnienion
Clea
Font Hngaddeaa
Chania
Australia
Mathie Suplien
Ree
Kong
Taughinory
Newtown Escapee's Wife Returns Home From Prison
Mrs. Cora Aingieton, wife of the Newtown escapee, returned Monday from a Newtown Police Jail cell after attending the funeral at Rockwood Cemetery in Wa. Her husband Alfred Henig reportedly fled and was recaptured, with Wome the night of the funeral.
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Byoney
Cora Aingieton
Alfred Henig
Blewey
Newtown
Justion
Rookwond
Bingieton
Ammunition Trainees Train at Technical College
The article describes a program where women students at a technical college train as munitions workers. They complete shifts and learn mechanical and firing skills in a 24 hour day period. A number of women have already joined the program and are advancing in rail and weapon assembly tasks.
Surplus Forecast For Ten Years In State Revenue
The report predicts a surplus of about £700,000 over ten years with the ordinary deficit of £116,000,000 to be covered. Premier Mell promised two-thirds of the surplus to war funds, while opposition leader Tudinis accused the Premier of misstatements. Tax changes include lifting income tax on lower paid workers, with treasury receipts cited at £180,000. The article notes revenue gains were unexpected and contrasts this year’s taxation with the previous year.
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Rydney
Ile
Mir Mell
Eurplin
Camminwealth
Treasury
Tuduiis
Dockyard Strike Threat Looms Over Australian Port
A government move is awaited as a major Australian dockyard labor dispute stalls operations near Adelaide and Sydney. About 300 workers have joined the stoppage, with the union pressing for wage and work conditions concessions while authorities consider intervention to resume shipyard activity.
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South Australia
Burplub
Adelaide
Sydney
Tneor
Otramany
Australian
Thutainy
Geman Tay
Igubio
District Rain Cycles and Ancient Theories questioned
An old analysis questions a seven year rainfall cycle and its accuracy. It reviews Queenbeyan figures across decades, noting readings from 83.40 inches to well below average in multiple periods, including sharp declines and irregular spikes, with several years near or above 20 inches. The text discusses a theory's failure to predict rainfall patterns and cites specific yearly totals and trends without sensational detail.
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Wieser
Queanbeyan
Kwek
Alfofrd
Yama
Ieneersge
Ansty
Jnl
Leach Bone
Youths Cause Fire at Beant Court Factory
Reported Monday a fire at the CY Corner of Beant Court caused £10,060 damage. Investigators questioned youths who allegedly started the blaze. Authorities linked the incident to the Munhion Lid of Botany and said the Charitable W. Ge Clynest unit may have influenced the events. Police at ChInIC Ant and Polst in charge are reviewing statements and seeking leads from witnesses.
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Beant Court
Caine
Phe
We Ciddtan
Aleoaune
Twin Ames Ii
Hriaton & Share
Braote
TMD
Munhion
Thomas
Uae
Thawine
Atentiis
Hele
Greensnet
Canberra
Wreer
Citors
P Grienwood
Liquidator
Rural industries in peril prompt economic inquiry
An unclear transmission discusses an investigation into the economy and production, highlighting labor and agricultural concerns. Mentions political figures and unions as advocating for changes affecting rural industry and farming livelihoods amid strikes and production pressures.
Brownout disrupts can factory operations and windows
An unclear field report describes a brownout affecting a Canvasonwearth Aircraft facility on May 30. It notes lights failing, a vehicle, and workers exiting the building, with mention of Wingcoasmenter L 1) Wackett J and the company’s extended trim lines. The text is fragmented but implies a safety or structural concern during the outage.
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Sarge
Wingcoasmenter
Wackett
Coungary
Pegutarions
Tafiew
Ex Doctor Melbourne Charged After Indecency Case
A former Melbourne surgeon, once director of Cambridge Exbaratacadic, was sentenced to imprisonment on charges linked to indecency. The trial referenced a militia training period and related proceedings at Bri Tutto with witnesses including Storer and Larsing.
War effort clash voiced by vested interests
A derailed wartime debate shows ministers and leaders clashing with vested groups over the nation’s war production drive. Officials warn against complacency and insist labor power materials and equipment must be used efficiently, while critics push for broader mobilization and potential policy shifts. The debate reflects tensions in coordinating a total war economy.
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Hank
Hurr
Australas
Finnle
BET Penaur International Fianapolien Paneer
Misconduct Allegations Stir Press Cable Debates
Melbourne reports mischief in lease lend press cables as statements by the United Australia Party official and an Australian director provoke criticism. A spokesman called the remarks incomprehensible and likely to cause irreparable harm to Allied efforts, drawing parallels to wartime front incidents.
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Melbourne
Fenn
Enuner Lend
Mr. Wasserman
Mir- Ly J. Marett
Whiserenan
Sr. Hortatt
Mr. Wavesman
Una
Ficohie
Training policy set for Australian officer cadets at Duntroon
At a graduation ceremony the Prime Minister and military officials announced continuation of instructional work for Australian officers. The decision ensures ongoing intake at the college to train officers from Australia and New Zealand, extending the curriculum and maintaining Canberra’s training line during wartime. The event honored the largest Finnsh of Braff Corp cadets, with diplomas presented by Lt Generalsturdee and senior officers from Allied commands.
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Tre Atay
Fonda
Trevichaly
Cullens
Wlaffenepa
Ion Thalr-Merita
Australia
New Zealand
Addin
Atudente
College
Carriculum
Warde
Duntroon
Taeut
Rowell
Goierat GA
Amy
H.C. H Robertson
CA. Clome
Middle East
Mack
Bown
Fr. Curtin
My. Forde
Lieul
Denera
Chiet of Moarty
Callega
Mimdad
Litut-Ganeral Bturdee
Tater
Tea Rationing Controls Food Supplies in Wartime
The National Security Order directs rationing of red meat beer cabbage carrot beetroot and turnips by the Food Commission. Households may buy limited quantities of vegetables while retailers are urged to ration stocks. The Commerce Minister explains wartime seed and vegetable controls aim to ensure civilian needs and defence readiness with available supplies prioritized for essential uses.
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Reitian
Ing
Antes
Tina
Nyailis Pexay
Wusney
Walt
Cmd
Enon
Culaid
Conspirators Receive Hard Labour Gaol Sentence
In Perth the defendants Laurenice Frederick Baltock and Charles Lesnar Wile Yama were found guilty in the Bern Criminal Court. Baltock and another were sentenced to three years hard labour while the other received a lesser term. The judge warned the public that further conspiracy would be punished severely.
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Perth
Aapenone
Laurenice Frederick Baltock
Charles Lesnar
Wile Yama
Avin
Bern Criminal Court
John Noch Eonte
Hullorks
Battork
Ie Ted
Cunsinghen Quirke
Nancy Munkauer
Rome
State Lottery Draws Reported In Fragmented Notice
A garbled OCR item claims a state lottery drawing occurred with scattered names and numbers. The readable bits mention Friday morning drawing, several dubious names and places, and a series of codes like No. 78.487 and No. 68.Am but lack coherent details.
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Lotiary
Wholohen
Hastings Deering
Grurke Birroty Thyne
Sir Phiet
Thebes
Geran
CANTEEN INQUIRY REPORTS TROOPS COMPLAIN OF BEER QUALITY
In Sydney the canteen inquiry hears troops complain about Flag Ale quality. Major John Denly notes persistent reports from troops at the Middle East Wing about rusty caps and bottles not sealed airtight. Director John Dixon Jr denies wrongdoing and claims pension ties.
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Sydney
Moods
Abert
OT. Ltd
John Dixon
Davey
Mayo
Dixon
Tiyat Amaani
John Denly
Eevatal
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