Acquisition Scheme for Australian Wool by UK War Effort
The United Kingdom government purchases Australian wool under a wartime acquisition scheme to ensure prompt payment and shipping. It centralizes appraisal through the Central Wool Committee, limits new centres, and ships wool from key ports to support efficient wartime logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Australia
Western Australia
Commonwealth
Central Wool Committee
Commonwealth of Australia
Pen Snp Pinar
Central
Sydney
Newcastle
Goulburn
Albury
Melbourne
Geelong
Ballarat
Brisbane
Adelaide
Freemantle
Hobart
Launceston
Ship Board
Oorsas
Australian
Allenby’s Big Bluff Turns Out False in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem a hotel is rumored to house Allenby’s headquarters for a major push toward Amman and Damascus. Allied deception used Fast’s Hotel as an officers’ club while troops moved elsewhere. Mules drew sledges and dummy tents and wagons created dust to mislead German spies. History shows the ruse succeeded in deceiving the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALF
Light Horne
Jerusalem
2Nd
Fast
Allenby
Amman
Damascus
Jordan Valley
Sharon
Holland Hitler Threats and Dutch Naval Posts Prompt Naval Draft
Public opinion in Holland turns against the Nazi threat as reports claim the Dutch ship Halland is menaced by a U-boat. Norway pledges to safeguard lives while demanding a shift in neutrality policy. Italy seeks Royal Navy engine technicians with age limits for permanent and reserve posts, detailing qualifications and service requirements. Applications via District Naval Officers.
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Norway
Oslo
Germany
Tidens Tegn
Holland
Halland
Bellige
Royal Italian Navy
Permant Sonnel
Horses to be sold by time of sale on April 17 1940
Auction announces sale of all horses at 2.30pm on April 17 1940. After sale horses will be placed in paddock for viewing with 10 purchasers allowed at 9.00am on each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
United Kingdom
Edeins Marsh and CO. Ltd
Ysed
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North Queensland
Edkins Marsh & Co. Ltd
Edkins Marsh
Julia Creek
Talmoi, Carrar and
Ilfracombe
Worseley
Aera Gee Ie
Buzacotts (Qld) Ltd
Dalgety & CO
Rockhampton
Townsville
Hotel Fast
Perusalem
Allenby's
Big Bluff
Boulia
R&slla
Boulia Hospital
R&s
N.Q. BR. A
Rulea By-laws and Regulations
Howard Handig
J Jones Handic
Donohueue
Tj. Miller
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