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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1942
Page
3
A conference and article discuss women enlisting in the army and performing tough war tasks in Russia Spain and England. It highlights female ambulance crews nurses drivers and medical staff sharing frontline risks, plus similar trends in the United States Australia and Britain. It notes a growing push for equal participation and the need to move beyond traditional sexist limits.
The article explains the lay-by or instalment plan for the Second Liberty Loan in Australia. It describes options for any investor from ten pounds to ten thousand, with a ten percent deposit and nine monthly installments of one pound each to complete the investment.
H. Ferraby argues that Japan defies the axiom never to commit overseas before command of the sea. He contrasts the fleet in being doctrine with Japan’s conquests, noting a potential British and German naval proximity to Jutland-like risk. The piece recalls Nelson’s warning against buccaneering expeditions and ponders Yamamoto’s position as decisive battles loom.
The article notes Australian women seeking broader war work including radio location, driving, fabric work, and ARP duties. They aim to join the Australian Army and Corps of Signals, volunteering with AW and AMF supervision to free men for front lines, signaling a broader wartime shift.
In an East Post conversation Mr Casey, now out of the Australian party in power, joked about being ousted and then seeking a job from Mr Churchill. He recalled Middle East service and knowledge of countries including the United States, offering a liaison role. The Observer notes Casey’s charm, humor, vision, and hopes for future influence.
United States wool consumption remains high despite civilian rationing as demand grows. Wool futures show a 7 percent rise since April, aided by government demand and price controls. Australia, New Western and South Africa anticipate improved prices for their clips, with catalogues to be issued in Sydney and Newcastle windows in mid year.
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