Budget problems to be cleared up in wartime policy
The Prime Minister and Minister Menales address fiscal anxieties tied to the weekly instalment plan and taxation deductions. They insist deductions are based on last year’s income and that exemptions may be secured on application. Officials stress efforts to reduce excess tax and minimize overtime as Australia supports war production.
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Menales
Yarona
Treasheer
Fadden
Sydney
Munzies
Taxation Department
Aun
Harties
Australia
Labour Notes Relief for Drought at Trakier
Western Australian wheat and wool producers gain about 200000 in drought relief due to Labour Party stance on wheat stabilization and the budget. A Labour Minister in Canberra influenced policy, enabling the £1,000,000 allocation. The federal government shifted from provincial responsibility to accepting full duty to assist farmers, earning praise for the Labour Party and WA Lands Minister F. Wise for his handling benefiting farmers.
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Trakier
Brute
ALP
Labour Party
Labour
Canberra
Nopt-Labour
Wise
Western Australia
Wine
Poole
War Savings Essay Prize Winner in Australia
Mise Audrie Silxbury aged 14 of North Woolandia School Kellerberrin WA won first prize in a Commonwealth essay contest on the War Savings Campaign. She earned £17 in War Savings Certificates and urged Australians to support government finance for defense and industry, stressing thrift, national unity, and a duty to save for victory.
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Mise Audrie Silxbury
North Woolandia School
Kellerberrin
W.A
Australia
Hitler
Omr
Cae
Commonwealth
Defence Corpesee
Seeview
Dance craze spreads in Athens with Italian inspired steps
An Athens radio feature touts a new dance named the Tue capa or Tuscany Wott Dance gaining Vogue status across major European capitals. The move leans forward one step and back three, reflecting Italian nation themed style.
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Wance
The
Times
Athens
Tuscany
Position of France German Pressure
February 3 report from Louden notes Spanish observers doubt Hitler plans a frantic strike on France yet sources warn of a crisis in the France German situation. Admiral Darian arrives in Paris for variations with the German ambassador as Laval’s return to power becomes a central issue. The general aim is to depose Marshal Petain with Laval as leader while Paris seeks to keep Germany and Vichy aligned. Le Jeune assures France faces continued prewar authority and firm defense against any assault.
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Louden
Hitler
France
Oter
Darian His
Paris
Ety
Jermmn
Herr Abets
Miler
M. Laval
Vichy
Mo Laval
Parie Javenein
Germany
Moshal Poetain
Marshal Petain
Ermit Alitler
le Jewenat
Adnitent
Tyran
Tran
District Flour Mill Shareholders Meet Reports Profit and Plans
Shareholders gathered at the Victoria District Flour Milling Company Limited meeting in the Parish Hall. Gr C G Smith chaired as directors reported six months profits of £819 11s with depreciation of £816, and twelve month profits of £2267, recommending a 7 1/2 percent dividend. Debtors reduced, reserves up £600, export flour sales rising due to extra shipping space. Mill improvements, wages, and export outlook discussed with plans for a new mill building and safety measures. The board praised staff, noted wheat supply issues, and outlined stock and output strategies amid shipping and market pressures.
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Victoria District Plane Milling Coy Ltd
Gr. CG. Smith
Fuente
Smith
Wir
Rivine Fowighte
Bick
Chippinie
Fligh Freicits
Australian Wheat Board
Me. S.C. Wilton
J.B. Marsden
Virginia
Ceonausiea
Vietory
FG. Anderson
Messrs
W. V. Sewell
Hod. Foster
Cavanagh & Capbell
Messrs. Sewell
Foster
Marsden
Flusnick
Jarvaptor
Australian naval leaders sketches honor Captain Collins
Neat sketches of Australia's fighting leaders highlight Captain Jobo Collins and the Australian cruiser Spinney sinking the Haitian Bartalonus Colleont in the first major engagement with Tassian naval forces after Italy's entry. John Colling was born in Delardine Tasmania in 41st year. The Navy handed over valuable sage after 18 scenes. Gunnery chief Helus protected gunnery reputation of the Royal Australian Navy.
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Australia
Jobo Collins
Spinney
Bartalonus Colleont
Thaly
Gatey
John Colling Wms
Delardine
Tasmania
Seane
Sage
Navy
Seth Fi
Australian naval officer Hale Collins made history
A fragmented account places Hawes Commander Hale Collins as a notable naval figure connected to battleships and early service in the Mediterranean Fleet. It mentions his family ties to Melbourne and his rise toward becoming the youngest captain, with references to Navy Offices and naval headquarters.
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Bartolome
R Tatien Cruiver
Sydney
Collins
Anther
Enhind
Rez Calling
Navy House
Melbourne
Leather and suede calf leather gains rare glove use
A fragmented report on evolving leather types notes calf leather and suede being used for gloves, highlighting a new durable variant after extensive trials. Mentions home production shifts and a shift to whole-cut styles with crepe accents and green hues, reflecting fashion imports and regional tastes.
Company Directors Advise Dividend and Building Plans
Shareholders heard the board recommend a 7 percent dividend as directors praised cooperation with management and state bodies. Plans for a new building were outlined, including fire risk mitigation and architectural work, with readers urged to review plans and specifications before proceeding.
Battle of Bardia Told by a Fra Sensei Correspimdent
An AWLP correspondent recalls Bardia combat tales of Austrians and Italians, prisoners taken or killed, and chaos as Allied forces broke the deadlock. A Goulburn corporal describes a section cut off, joining another unit, and escorting about 800 prisoners amid desperate desert actions and reprisal fire.
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Uheke
Bardia
Goulburn
Bet
Radde Wall
Willy Batt
Nieléoners
Sergentil
Beati
Ceejord
Tealiene
Weber
Mobile Bath Units for Soldiers Adopted by APM
The APM adopts a mobile dot unit with twenty showers to enable men to bathe. Facilities will be provided for changing clothes and war gear at each unit.
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APM
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