Armoured Corps Formation Plans Announced by Prime Minister
The Prime Minister announced the formation of an Australian Armoured Corps within the Army, outlining an armoured division under the ALF and A MLF. The plan includes local production of vehicles, training centres, and the establishment of armoured training, with two brigades, a support group, and ancillary troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALF
A Mlf
Menglesi
Australia
Armoured Corps
Britain
Middle East
Defence
Armoured Division
Vickers
Australian Comforts Fund Clon Curry Branch Minutes 1941
The Clon curry Branch meeting at Shire Hall on 21 January 1941 opened by President L L Shute with Mesdames Woods Katter Johnson and Miss E J Trogenza present. Minutes approved, accounts of £8 1 1 approved including Xmas Cheer for the Garrison and dance costs, thanks given to donors, arrangements for a swimming carnival on 18 April 1941, and a money raising card evening planned for 23 January at the Post Office Hotel Lounge. Next meeting set for 4 February 1941.
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Australian Comforts Fund
Cloncurry
Shire Hall
L. L. Shute
Mesdames Woods
Katter
Johnson
E. J. Trogenza
Mesdames Harding
Battle
S. Woods
Mr. Johnson
Mrs. Woods
Redmond, Edwards
Absolon
Mr. Muir
King Checy
L.L. Shute
Woods
C.A. Johnson
JW Hulbert
J. R. Bulley
Post Office
Training Opportunity for Cadet Engineers
A government notice from the Ministry of Munitions announces vacancies for cadet engineers at munitions establishments in Victoria and New South Wales offering a promising career path for qualified applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Munitions
Munitions Establishimente
Victoria
New South Wales
Wireless operator trainees sought by RAAF
The Royal Australian Air Force calls for volunteers to train as wireless operators. Eligible applicants aged 18 to 30 need only good general education. no prior radio or morse code knowledge required. Training covers mathematics science electrical principles radio theory and aircraft operations, with post training postings as qualified operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAAF
Mussolini Message Named "Electric Beard" To General Bergonzoli
The Army Minister reported a December 22 message from Mussolini to General Bergonzoli found at Bardia headquarters. It referred to Bergonzoli as "electric beard" and urged defense of Bardia to the last man. Bergonzoli replied troops would stay at their post at all costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Spender
Middle East
Mussolini
Borgenroll
Bardia
Bergenzoll
Berga
T Duce
Federal extends education aid to children of incapacitated soldiers
The Federal Cabinet announced educational assistance for children of 2nd ALF members killed, blinded, or permanently incapacitated in active service. The Soldiers' Children's Education Scheme, begun February 1971 for the last war, is now extended to those serving in the current conflict and administered by the Repatriation Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALF
George McLeay
Repatriation Commission
Dentist J Hulbert to be away from practice
Dentist J Hulbert announces he will be absent from practice starting Saturday morning December 7 1940 and will arrange a locum as soon as possible. Due notice will be given in these columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hulbert
Vacuum Oil announces Golden Plumecol petrol blend
Vacuum Oil Company Pty Ltd announces from February 1 a new Golden Plumecol petrol blend for North and Central Queensland. The company withdraws Golden Plume and Plumecol, cuts price by one penny, and requires power alcohol in all motor spirits in the region to support sugar industry and wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd
Queensland
Britain
Jessena
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A. G. Trenfield Cloncurry
E. W. Bush
Townsville
J. Malstead
THE
Melbourne
Sydney University
P.O. Box
G. T. Douglas Cash Store
Ubr Street
P. O. Box
Phone
OIL Company
Wrigley
Ihereby
Io Te Ay
Lay Shire Council
Chain Road
G. A
Eulola Holding
J. A. Blair
Moor Downs
Pat Nicolson
Central Hotel
Fred Butt
Gloncurry and District
J. and
W. Drury
Mit
Butt
Oident
Hibiscus — Xo
Pultulflt
Rti
Aart Alleen and
DOVER
Anyyw
Lanyon
wWe
Mikery
Neer
SGG
Wettee Tornak
Onc-man
Verandah
Electrolux
Pounils
SEN Pastoral Supplies Pty
AFA Ieee
Meme
Remington
Chartres
A Chartres Ltd
Flinders St
Flinders St. Townsville
Rit
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