Seagull spotted for Sydney during Italian air attack
The Seagull amphibian, spotted by Sydney during a bombardment near the Dodecanese, aided pilots by reporting Italian fighters. The aircraft and crew endured repeated bomb and gunfire damage, with one tire punctured and the tail damaged. Despite setbacks, the Seagull conducted spotting and observation missions for the Sydney amid ongoing war operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAAF
Te Sla.a.f
H.sla.s
Chenlar Quay
Dewant
Bardia
Italy
RAAE
Raae, Directnenty of Public Relatinia
Earleer
Lorraine
Mt Alexandria
Bod Toot
Jrnt
Sollum
Mersah Matruh
Sydney
Gre Ttallan E
Ebantes
Theme
Hestrayer
Sycney
Cfuiser
Bartolomew Cot
Church Clubs Play Tennis On Presbyterian Methodist Courts
Saturday matches between Presbyterian and Methodist clubs on the latter’s courts produced a spirited duel despite gusty conditions. The event featured women, men, and mixed doubles with numerous 6 3 and 6 4 results and multiple named players from Lange Camm O Halloran Watson Wight Lewis and others across five divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mintch
Im Arst
Mesdames Lange
Camm
Mesdames Fathers
Coles
Mesdames O'Halloran Sant Shannons Low
Mesdames Wight
Lewis
Hansen
Milas Watson
Beringer
Mix Fong
Mexdames Dean
Marsh
Wight
TL. Marsh
Bickford
Miss Lanz
Missen M. Marsh
McConkey
R. A. Dimne
J. Camm
Rev
Douglas
Britten
L. G. Taylor
R. Jon
F. Coles
W. Burton
McArthur
N. Smythe
Wroo
Chambers
Lange Ant
Rushton
K. Clarke
Mra. Lange
Mra. Fathers
Ter
J. Douglas
O'Halloran
Te. A. Dunne
BE. Britten
Mra
J. G. Taylor
Mra. Lewis
War savings and taxation drive for Commonwealth finance
The Commonwealth government outlines a program of war savings and taxation to fund war costs. It emphasizes internal borrowing, rising taxes, and using War Savings Certificates to mobilize resources, while noting strong employment and export incomes as conditions favoring continued financial support for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesitiin
Hiternul
Haig Gotongentus
Stites
Clood
WME
Nile
Tong Ae
Nini
Menzies in London man of the hour headline
A garbled report notes Menzies as a prominent figure in London, highlighting his role as a representative of Australia and his anticipated public appearance with government ministers. It mentions possible May events, speeches, and comparisons to figures like Willkie, with emphasis on his influence across the Commonwealth and media attention in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandon
Peohenary
Irie
K. C. Measles
Dire
Winston Chmeehutt
Chettonunia Atomey
OM. Brut
Cevernynes
Hie
Dreiriniions
Hand Cenk
Menies
Man of the Heures
Mant Swillee
Tina
Hromnes
Austin
Eriwin
London
Westinway
Willkie
Roosevelt
Yorkshire
Geraldton Cricket Premiership Match Amid Harsh Conditions
In Perth during the Country Cricket Week, Geraldton faced Railway in a tense premiership clash marked by a strong southerly gusts. Champion Bay, led by Howell and Gibson, battled Railway in a gritty innings with notable partnerships and precision fielding, while Railways’ bowlers, especially Tasty and O’Malley, delivered tight spells. The opening acts saw Bay reach 80 for five with Kyass contributing 48, before a sequence of wickets left Champion Bay at stumps on 20 for ten.
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Crick
Perth
Koagie Bay
Thas Jswicker
Eon Parison
Pynke
Grunt Knowl
Mliny
Gibson Ae
Milly Railway
Ring
Howell Brothers
Bela
Howell
G. Howell
Raltvenys
J. J Rows
Defers
Ray
Menttvel
HE Heitell
Tawe Tavern
Ne Tut
Donald
Rewe Squire
Jeffers Pailet
Aisin Liew
Sien
Howe
Ayasa
Amit
Ain Fheeben
Gibon
Byaxs
Mieh
Gihwon Aytinge
Bynes
Gilmon
AY Malley
Gibson
O.malley
Ryas
O. Howell
O'Malley
Tingle
G. Vowell
Fiall
Hirtto Howe
Ryass
Veresmin
Mulley
G. Jeffery
Byane
CMUL
Champion Bay
Kyass
Jay
He Howell
Rowe
Benhal
Salley
Railways
Bogle
Tarents
Tegel
Hye
Tau
Baele
Rundell
T. Howell
Qibson
Eelling
Easel
Honcho
Jthing Cgilwan
Havel
Citwan
Pleat
G. Howcell
Trong
L. Jeffery
Jeffery
Hyase
Fivat
Jami Rowe
Tivase
Neawn
United States Warplane Production Efforts Accelerate
An Australian aviation expert reports rapid U S factory expansion in California with two large plants employing about 20 000 workers each and a third under construction. Production runs three shifts on a ten hour day in the main plant, with note of outdoors assembling and high quality workmanship as aircraft output rises to meet Allied demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Heen
Wwe
Tanfac Trem
IAAP
Wealeen
U.S.A
California
America
Mai
WA Wweond
Heer
Ite
Alreen
Season's Outlook Conditions In North
The article reports a prolonged drought in the Far North with little summer rainfall. Rainfall in coastal areas may be scarce in winter, reducing relief for pastoral regions. March is expected to bring some summer rain, but water shortages persist in agricultural zones and extensive exploration for additional supplies continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bervigan
Rowbourne
Nullazioe
East Garcoyne
Murechison
Faxtern
Galdiielia
Onslow
Right to X ray Films The Patient's Position
Berwyn J. Deans presents a report to the board discussing X ray film ownership in public hospitals. He cites Australia and England rulings, arguing films belong to the department that conducts examinations and should be produced promptly for medical needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwyn J. Deans
Hatherat Rae
Canon
Australia
England
Toren
Unclear cricket scorecard with scattered names
Fragmented OCR shows players Rowling Howell Donald O Malley Rowe and others in a two wicket innings. Mentions totals 33 and 23 with entries such as three for 28 and two for 23. The passage mixes misread phrases, illegible terms, and partial overs indicating a damaged sports scorecard.
British morale holds up despite damage after swift wartime strikes
An Australian pilot officer in England writes home praising English resolve and the Royal Air Force. He notes heavy bombing hits but calm, orderly conduct and a strong national spirit. He commends Australian crews and asks Australians to help support Britain as the war continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titlee
United Kingdom
Engle
Melbourne
Whe
England
Canada
Tse
Aero
Hope Atu Business
Elysiine
Simon Feal
Tony
Australia
Upper Chapman Affairs Board Meeting Report
A detailed minutes style report from the Upper Chapman Round Board meeting held on February 19 outlines members present, apologies, financial figures, and actions. It notes costs for Coronation Beach work, a proposed land alienation near Marrah Dam, and road clearing issues on Tlamiiton Road. It also covers election news, rail and verge works, and a Vermin Board update with rabbit drive timing. The document includes court appeal results on valuation for lots at Yannque and variations across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Chapman Round Board
Wednegins
W. PL Forbes
Drewnt Mears
OR. Cooper
OG. Jaylue
AL Thu
TR Wieslns
Ome
HL Grind
Messrs
Eal Crewe Theleuan
Twe
Coronation Beach
Lands Department
Wheat Growers’ Union
Tlamiiton Road
Arlviae
Mattewn Board
Seay, Taylor
Tall
North East Bend
Yunul Veyert
Senitt
Kremlin
Mir
Witlcock
Vermin Board
I Wak
Maren
Acf Nulsen Cardins
Yannque
Ving
Narasing
Nabawa
Naneon
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Geraldton Newspapers Ltd
Geraldton Guardian and Express
Geraldton
Tile “Irwin Index
Mingenew
Murchison Times
CUE
Young Motors Limited
Marine Terrace
Menzies
Man OF the Hour
MR. Churchill
Geraldton Cricket
Wampion Bay
T. Rown
Doffery
W. Riyass
Cub
S. Bogle
Runnet
O'maney
Pereman
Donal
W. Lowe
North
Bedford
Titan
Synchrometh Geers
Tatio
Alf. Wheat
Castlemaine Penguin Stout
Rawlins
Allways
A. O'Malley
H. Howell
Rogie
Kundell
Towel
Sumerien
Rowling
S. Tog Hiree
Vibwon
Upper Chapman
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