Australian Navigator Dr Van Mook Arrives After 6000 Mile Flight
Dr H J Van Mook Nether lands Lieutenant Governor General of the East Indies has reached the United States after a 6000 mile flight from Australia in a Royal Netherlands Naval flying boat piloted by Captain P O Taylor. The departure was kept secret amid the undertaking. Captain Taylor’s past flights include the Pacific Might of LK and the New Zealand flight with co-pilot Ainge ford Smith. His actions in the New Zealand flight earned him the Medal of the Order of the British Empire.
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Wiight
H. J van Mook
Netherlands East Indies
van Mook
The
Indies
Taylor
Pacific
New Zealand
Aingeford Smith
Order of the
British Empire
Indian Ocean Survey
Africa
Australia
Guha
Caplain Taylor
P.B.Y
Catalina
AAP
Quandialla Call-up Sees 70 Attend Examination
In Quandialla a contingent of about 70 men attended a call-up exam with a sizable portion expected to pass. The group then proceeded to Caragabal for further screening as authorities advance plans for military training.
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Cootamundra
Quandiaila
Caragabal
Caragabal News and War Effort Updates
Community notes from Caragabal include births at Wrenfell Hospital and congratulatory wishes for the Wardens and the Nowlans. Enlistment moves, local medical examinations for universal training, and defense discussions dominate as Australians prepare for war. The HALAS Sydney event at Caragabal proves a success. A Sydney firm hires seven women, reflecting labor shifts. The Army Minister notes no bar to friendly aliens enlisting if they meet requirements.
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Gorangabal
HALAS
Australia
Army
Navy
Air Force
Ley
Associated Banks of
South Australia
Hanea
Sydney
Alf
Alens
Forde
ALP
Japan
Ame
Dust and rain in Bedgerabong alter surface erosion outlook
Local observer notes light rain over dusty Bedgerabong with wind driving dust, predicting minimal soil preservation unless heavier falls soon. Mentions young men enlisting for university camps, possible labor shortfalls, and a brief mention of a Certificate exam and Sydney holidaying.
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I Laurence Peasley
Gordo Neake
Cape G
Wool price controls curb market pressures abroad and impact Australia
Government fixed wool prices to prevent upward price pushes amid wartime demand. The policy dampens fears of shortages, stabilizes national revenue, and affects Australian growers who face rising costs, drought, and reduced returns despite large wool income. Shipments to Russia and British mills concentrate production, with detailed turnover and averages noted for New South Wales and Queensland.
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New York
Australia
Great Britain
England
Russia
Central Wool Committee
Owite
Upw
Commonwealth
LMC
New South Wales
Queensland
Insurance Premium Cuts on Motor Car Coverage
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Professor Copland announced that reductions in motor vehicle insurance premiums will take effect from last Monday. He made the statement after consultations with the Fire and Accident Underwriters council of Ae See en ae.
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Thi Wan
Commonwealth Prices Commissioner
Profesor Copland
Council of the Fire and Accident Underwriters
Ae See En Ae
Linseed Cultivation Advancing in Jemalong Region
Reports from the Jemalong area detail experimental linseed plots under instructor Cartels with promising yields and rust resistance. Plans for larger trials next season seek farmer cooperation to establish commercial production near Jemalong, contingent on seed availability and wheat machinery adaptability. Harvest occurs November to December with bar-drum headers.
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Department of Bare
Jematong Station
Jaca! Ag
Tiewlura
Cartels
Trag
Afta
Seneca
Australian Air Support Against Japanese Attacks in Celebes
Australian forces continue to aid allies in resisting Japanese advances in the Celebes. A Hudson from FAAP damaged a Japanese Type 97 flying boat over the Molucca Sea during the Manado action on January 10. Additional air strikes hit a Japanese cruiser aft of its rear turret, and two direct hits plus three near misses were scored on a Japanese light cruiser and destroyer near Manado. Hudsons attacked ships near Ker south of Manado and faced fighter opposition. two Japanese fighters were shot down and another damaged during January 1 operations.
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India
Celebes
Mir. Drakeford
Manado
FAAP
Molucca Sea
Japareng
Ker
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OLT
Union Trustee Company OF Australia Ltd
Vic
O'Connell Street
Strong Pastoral Board of
Bey
Gramer
Henry Braddon
KEE
Colin A Sinclair
Graham Waddell Kee
James Bldd
A. E. Heath
CMG
Robert C. Wilson
H. Shipwar
Frank Laird
Cypress Mills
Vanderfield & Reid Ltd
Parkes
Cypress
Forbes
Castlereagh
Geddes
Tooth
KE JN
Mary
Tillock & Co
Lod, Kant
Liverpool Sts
Quandialla
Richard
Davis
Reid's Dale
Miss Woods
Victoria
Chas
Troth
Qowra
Jack Coelll
Wrenfell Hospital
Warden
H. Nowlan
C. Penman
Penman
Plampery
Harden
Molloy
Corugabal
Jack Tomatnicharl
Junie
A.D. F. Mesars
Conlll Woodward
Lelgo
Min. Sullivan
Grenfell
Compu- Uow
Bedgerabong
U.S.A
Reperta
Winchcome
Caron
W. Poggendorf
Plant Industry
Dept. of Agriculture
Argentine
Ito
J. Alohnson
Ateck
Steck
Om Winchcombe
Sydney Writecombe, Carton Ltd
Winchrombhe Howe
Bridge Street
Sydeay
Aurtlenenm
Steck and Biatlon Agrits
Guardians Action
Guardian
Lila
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