Salvation Army War Work Highlights in Western Australia
Adjutant T. Tr. Darlow outlines Salvation Army efforts in Western Australia with huts at Northam Melville and Narrogin. Women workers sew clothing and knit, men exchange worn socks for new, and canteens support mobile meals. Sent clothing to Britain for refugees and to the Middle East, with mobile canteens aiding service members in isolated areas.
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T. Tr. Darlow
Salvation Ary
Western Australia
Gerallson
Northam
Melville
Narrogin
Canning Dam
Britain
Geraldton
Middle East
Salvation Army
Egypt
Garnett Palmer
Bir
Budget crisis compromise ends parliament stalemate
December crisis in Cankarea ends after four hours of talks between Prime Minister Mengles and Opposition Leader Curtiad. Government withdraws amendment, Labour faction accepts plan with 24 votes to 19. Plan includes tax exemption rises to £290, domestic allowances, drought relief grant of £1,000,000, pension increases, and a wartime tax inquiry committee.
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Ifieral Latour
Wan
Dr Mengles
Curtiad
Commonwealth
Agricultural Council
Commonwealth Basik
Treasury
Connell
Menaleal
Pretty wedding at St James Church Northam
On the evening of the 6th Nile a local wedding was celebrated at St James Church Northam. Joha A Sherwood and Dorothy Joan Martin were married with Padre Mc Donald conducting. The bride wore honey white satin with a circular flare. bridesmaid Miss Edna Anderson wore silver lamé. Best man was Mr Paddy Gardiner. A reception followed at the bride’s grandmother’s home. the couple departed for Perth in a dove grey ensemble.
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St. James Church
Northam
Joha A Sherwood
Alf
A. Sherwood
Swanbourne
Dorothy Joan
Mrx
Norm Martin
Geraldton
Padre McDonald
Eden
Mins
Edna Anderson
Mise Mavix Anderson
Paddy Gardiner
M. Anderson
Mrs. Sherwood
Perth
Uncertainty Over Federal Government Forms in Australia
Canberra reports ongoing dissatisfaction with the Budget compromise as MPs fear instability without a cross-party formula. Dr Evatt argues that a nonpartisan government under Labour leadership seems almost inevitable amid the caucus clash over terms.
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Canberra
Australia
Evatt
Labour
Labour Party Reaches Compromise on Budget Debate
Canberra reports a bitter Labour Party debate ends with a 24 to 19 vote endorsing the Advisory War Council’s budget compromise. The faction seeking to defeat the government to gain a chance to govern appears stronger. Leader Curtin appeals for unity to back the war effort.
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Canberra
Witter
Parti Mance
Jone Howes
Ilon
Advisory War Council
Labour
Curtin
London Air Raid Victims Lord Mayor's Appeal
Local appeal for relief of bombing victims continues with new contributions totaling £298 12s 10d acknowledged. Further sums will be accepted at Municipal Chambers or the Geraldton Newspapers Limited office and acknowledged in these columns.
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Lord Mayor's Fund
Londo
British Isles
A. EB. Blencowe Progress
Geraldton Newspapers ‘Limited
Workman's Injury Compensation Claim Heard
Steve Spiro sued Athol Granville Waller administrator of Alfred Waller for £ amount claiming injuries from clearing work. Evidence showed Spiro was injured February 2nd and hospitalised five weeks. Waller said he paused work after hospital but settlement talks emerged. magistrate reserved decision.
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Geralchten
Steve Spiro
Athol Granville Waller
Exute
Alfred Waller
Spiro
Watler
Spire
We Hynes
Waller
James McAleer
Wagerakine
Evanson
Mr. Waller
Elf
Il Tewan
Stew
Witent
Soth Vangll
Evangelon
Tote
Fem
Spiro Vand Vangil
Conter Hail
British Liqueurs to Replace Continental Imports
British distillers explore making gin and liqueurs to replace French Spanish and Dutch supplies. War has cut American demand and Britain aims to supply gin Benedictine Chartreuse and other liqueurs to key American markets from Devon Abbey monastic sources to meet cocktail needs in New York Boston and San Francisco.
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Holland
France
Spain
Great ‘Britain
New York
Boston
San Francisco
Pritts Enterprise
Betting suppression motion fails in Legislative Assembly
In Perth on December 6 the House rejected a motion by Mrs Cardell-Oliver to close all betting shops and similar venues to honor the law by a 19 to 17 vote. An amendment by Mr J T Smith for statewide legalization of a totalizator was defeated on voices.
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Perth
Mra
Cardell-Oliver
Buller
Legislative Assembly
J. T. Smith
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Tel
D. S. Nevile
Freemasons
Globe Bitter
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THE
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Izh
Hardie
Naval
James Hardie & Coy, Pty. Ltd
Rivervale
W.A
Milliars Timber and Trading CO. Ltd. and
Crooks & Brooker, Limited
Salvation Army Efforts
Northam Church
Labour Party
MR. Curtin Appeal
London
Lord Mayor's Appeal
England
America
Tendon Ton Cash Stores
T. G. Gibson
A.lf
Geraldton Newspapers Limited
R. Guscott &Co
the Popular Sporting Depot
Marine Terrace
Guscott
Wigmore
Mortlock Hies
Standard and Hudson Motor Cars and Motor Cycles
Standard Insurance Company
Monumental Works
Willard and
Cleveland
T. P. & A. E. Crothers
Durlacher Street
Stanley Street
West-Oilier
Esn
Young Motors Limited
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