AUSTRALIAN XV READY FOR RUGBY CLASH IN SYRIA
AIF sports update shows AT F Rugby team to face French Army side in Syria on April 28 marking a historic 21 year gap since last meeting. Elimination games precede travel. Roy Eva named Divisional Sports and Amenities Officer to streamline troop recreation. cricket tour of Beyel begins May 8 with New Zealand and British forces on the guest list.
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Egypt
Lieut Roy
Eva
Ballarat
Sydney
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Liemen
Arly Ingle
Ray Robinson
Geaioh
New Zealand
Australian Comforts Fund
Mobile recruiting units expand for B A A F in five states
Mobile Royal Australian Air Force recruiting units operate in Newcastle, Grafton, Rockhampton, Townsville, Ballarat, Port Pirie and Kalgoorlie with plans to cover more centres. A recruiting officer and medical staff test applicants on the spot to reduce travel costs, aided by local Flying Corps Association members. Flying Officer Derek French receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery in operations with the Royal Air Force.
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Royal Australian Air Force
Newcastle
Grafton
Rockhampton
Townsville
Ballarat
Port Pirie
Kalgoorlie
N. 8
Donald Cameron
Air Force
Flying Corps Association
Derek Jack French
Commonwealthe
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Royal Air Forcs
French
No. 1 Flying Training School
Point Cook
England
Royal Air Force
Fairbairm
RAAF
British Railways Have Never Failed To Cope With Increases
A note on British Railways highlighting their consistent ability to handle every rise in demand or fare, emphasizing resilience and adaptability of the railway system amid growing transportation pressures.
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British Railways
Why We Are Fighting Statement by Mr. Chamberlain
An excerpt presents Chamberlain defending Allied aims in World War II. He asserts that Britain and its allies oppose German domination and seek security for small European nations, not conquest. The passage emphasizes freeing nations from aggression and avoiding bondage for any people.
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Europe
Germany
Mr. Chamberlain
Australian Italian shortwave service to start April
The Department of Information with the Australian Broadcasting Commission announces a new daily Italian shortwave service to southern Europe. It will broadcast from WLQ2 Sydney starting April 2 at 4.30 pm local time on 11.87 megacycles per second. The opening includes a talk by Prime Minister Menzies translated into Italian.
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Europe
Department of Information
Australian Broadcasting Commission
R. G. Menzies
Ttalian
Newa
WLQ2
Sydney
The Value of Light Horse in Australian Defence
General Sir Harry Chauval has long held that Light Horse is the most valuable arm of Australia’s land defenses. He regards mounted divisions as the most mobile force and suited to terrain unsuitable for mechanised units. He argues invading armies could not transport tanks to match their mobility.
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Harry Chauval
Light Horse
Australia
Poland
R A A I Reconnaissance Work Highlighted
The Royal Australian Air Force has flown 750 000 man hours over 16 000 000 square miles since the war began conducting ocean reconnaissance patrols with the Royal Australian Navy. Minister for Air Fairbairn praised the patrols and urged full public details to honor the service.
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Royal Australian Air Force
Royal Australian Navy
Fairbairn
Brisbane's New Lord Mayor Elected With Record Margin
Mr J B Chandler Managing Director Chandlers Pty Ltd and chair of Broadcasters Australia Ltd was elected Lord Mayor of Brisbane on Saturday April 27 by an all time record majority.
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J. B. Chandler
Chandlers Pty. Ltd
Broadcasters Australia Ltd
Brisalee
Brisbane
Chandler Leads Brisbane Vote Clash for Lord Mayor
Mr J B Chandler leads Alderman A J Jones by about 45 000 votes on Friday night April 2, with expectations of a 50 000 vote margin. Chandler, a longtime businessman and public servant, would bring bold leadership and municipal progress to Brisbane as its first prominent radio and broadcasting figure in the Lord Mayor role. He holds posts with the Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Royal Automobile Club of Queensland among others.
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Amriday
J. B. Chandler
A.J. Jones
Chandler
Brisbane
Queensland Chamber of Commerce
Royal Automobile Club of Queensland
Australian Aerial Medical Services
Ir. Chandler
Annual Report Shows Record Policy Sales and Surplus Growth
The A M P Society reports year ending December 1999 sees record high new policies in both Ordinary and Industrial Departments. Ordinary policies reach 68 283 valued at £22,429,093. Industrial 112,203 policies totaling £6,983,752. Surplus in Ordinary stands at £1,990,492 with reversionary bonuses near £3.44 million. Industrial surplus £377,033 with bonuses over £500,000. Total accumulated funds rise by £4,943,910 to £118,275,148. Taxation paid amounts to £364,929. Copies issued to Queensland members.
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A. M. F. Society
Queensland
Royal Show Visit By Young Australia League Party
During August the Young Australia League organises a Brisbane trip for country girls and boys to coincide with the Royal National Show. Three hundred boys and one hundred girls will be accommodated separately, with girls in a first class hotel and boys in a central building. Activities include a day at the Show and a flight over Brisbane suburbs with Airlines of Australia, with trained nurses and League officers supervising health and welfare.
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Young Australia League
Brisbane
Airlines of Australia
Young Australia League Travels Expand Knowledge of Australia
Over thirty five thousand girls and boys have traveled with the Young Australia League in the last thirty five years and have greatly increased their knowledge of Australia through these experiences.
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Cherce
Young Australia League
Australia
League motto echoes education travel push
The text states the League motto is Education travel and notes that application forms may be obtained by writing to the Young Australia League at Desmond Chambers 4 Laide Street Brisbane.
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Young
Austr League
Desmond Chambers
4Laide Street
Brisbane
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