Aircraft production in Australia reaches new highs
The Minister for Aircraft Production, Senator Camm, announced strong gains in Australian output. More than 1,000 planes are expected by year end, including torpedo bombers and trainers like the Wirraway and Moth. By December the value of aircraft produced should approach £10,000,000, with a forecast over £20,000,000 next year as Allied orders rise.
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Australia
Senator Cammrom
Cameron
Othry Bullighy
State aid in increased coal output
Sydney reports that New South Wales will provide the Commonwealth Government with terms to boost coal production. The Mine Leader Tet Mines (My Favideley) is to receive up to 1,000,000 for each year from the Minister for Supply for an organized effort toward higher output.
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Sydney
Wesmendey
New South Wales
Favideley
Catalina flying boats arrive in Australia from San Diego
A new aviation feature in Australia notes the arrival of several American Catalina flying boats via Qantas Empire Airway. Captain P. C. Taylor led the Canberra built craft on a demanding transoceanic hop from San Diego to Sydney, amid favorable and adverse weather considerations and tight delivery schedules.
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Aviation Tigtory
Australia
Catalina
San Diego
Qantas Kimpirn Airway
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Af Qaniaa
Watia
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14th Battalion Corps Training at Canberra continues
Sunday training focused on drill and weapons handling with emphasis on readiness. Parade planned for Sunday to showcase the unit and recruit more volunteers. Enrolment possible at the Oil Hall each Sunday morning from 8:30.
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Ald
Abe
Petrol rationing debate shocks public in Parliament
In the House of Representatives the government pressed ahead with petrol rationing plans while warning Britain and Australia that fuel supplies must continue. A Gregory of the Motorists’ Association urged a firm directive for clarity amid bewildered motorists as discussions underscored the need for a definite timetable.
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Beasley
Britain
Australia
United States
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Weednesney
Conmantad
Meryhe Bia’ Ton Association
A Gregory
Tho Discumions
Production push urged as wartime chaos looms
The director of ordnance production says every ounce of power and woman power must be mobilized to avert chaos as the war effort faces critical strain. A grim forecast warns the country may slip toward disaster without decisive action and full mobilization of resources.
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Melbourne
Ordnance Production
Harriett Sald
Canberra Arp Bomb Instruction Talk At University Hall Acton
A Canberra Fire Brigade official gave an instructional talk at University Assembly Hall Acton on Tuesday night detailing how a jet incendiary behaves in water and how water stifles a flame. The session outlined civil defence basics and noted upcoming talks on controlled lighting by experts and a general review of ongoing work by the Warden and others.
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Canberra
University Assembly Hall
Acton
Douglas
Thia
Twa
University
A. Frager
Ienia
Senator Collings Calls to Abolish Pressure Groups
Reported remarks by Senator Collings allege plans to abolish pressure groups that keep him and his party in power. He claims Labour and other parties could be affected as he criticizes methods used to prevent such groups from operating.
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Bena
Collier
Fa|en
Ed Benator Collings
Army Transport Plans to Offset Enemy Advantage
Army engineers in Victoria unveil a plan to mobilize a special transport system to carry Sank and other equipment, aimed at countering German forces. The tactic seeks a swift, targeted move to restore parity and support a pacified front line.
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Sydney
Wednewing
Victoria
Bat‘ach
Germany
Fragmented Broadcast Schedule Merger Sparks Confusion
A jumbled list of radio and music slots blends programs from various stations with overlapping times. The schedule mixes entertainment, news, talks, and special features across morning to late night, highlighting a chaotic programming maze without clear chronological order.
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