Air Force recruits technical training plan discussed
Geraldton officials discuss preliminary training for apprentice fitters and mechanics to enlist in the air force. Commonwealth says it will fund supplementary technical training only after fausts and under air force control. Current Geraldton Technical School could be adapted to train trainee fitters or mechanics with limited equipment and syllabus tweaks.
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J. C. Willcock
Geraldton
W. Rourke
Air Force
Wilcock
H. W. Kitson
R. W. Carter
Commonwealth
Ta.a.f
Hospital ships sunk by bombs amidDieppe attack
Reports say German forces attacked hospital ships. two hospital silos were sunk at Dieppe despite being clearly marked. Casualties and damage described as part of the Dieppe action with surrounding hospital facilities affected.
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Dieppe
War Savings Groups Form As War Loans Grow
The State War Savings Certificates drive shows progress in forming groups to purchase certificates. A circular from the State War Savings Certificates Campaign Committee notes groups can be any size or composition and urges affiliation with the State War Loan Committee once formed. Members record payments and certificates bought, with no extra books required.
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Gerald Ton
Foster
Savage
I. W. Carter
Lindirste
Carter
State War Savings Certifeate Campaten Comittee
Elekt Peraone
Anatrasia
Forine
Cir
Wien
Grom
Atate
State Committee
Perth
British Home Front Extended Precautions Prepare for Invasion
May reports from London indicate a strong prospect of early civil defence mobilization. Ministers briefed on maintaining readiness across services, with Auxiliary and police contingents kept at standstill. Officials warned of potential enemy bombing and industrial targets, while evacuations for vulnerable children were organized and will begin next week if needed. Admirals signaled ships may exploit weather to evade detection as defenses remain vigilant. Local home front duties urge coastwatch and troop transport protection to prevent landings, with broader trenching and harbor measures set to continue.
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Londer
Finew Security
John
Andvraodakinoune
Todas
AJP
Tite Servier
Pellce
Kronimaniers
Frameswore
Ir John Reich
Thin Island
Fender
James Somerville
Britain
Ciel
Recruiting Rush at RAAF Sees 8400 Applications in Melbourne
The RAAF reports a record surge in recruiting with over 8400 applications received. Officials cite strong youth interest and a rising number of air crew and ground service applicants, with about 7980 interviewed and over 5000 beginning training. The influx reflects a broad push to strengthen air force capacity and emphasize the value of military training as a career.
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Melbourne
1LA
Ule
Air
J. ¥. Fairhaten
Elanenr
Thrill
Trainine
Geraldton to Host Royal Air Force Enlistment Board
Flying officer Marsh and ten unit members arrived in Geraldton to set up the Royal Australian Air Force recruitment for the Geraldton operations. More than eighty applications filled and returned. exams begin midweek with fitters and cooks in urgent demand and a 35 to 45 year age range noted for eligibility.
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Burtitt
niBcer
Royal Austensian Air Force
Geralitun
Firmedlleer Marsh
Tysheen
Geraldton
Govarmment
Marsh
Air Force
Apnlicanta
Apmicanta
Marah
Gerakiten
Onti
Kaleonrile
G ‘Abiton
Ladeine
Perth
Geraliten
Railways and Rovers to clash in Geraldton premier fixtures
Geraldton National Football Association league round resumes with Railways and Rovers meeting in top grade action. Selected lineups include Rovers A grade players St Westlake McKay Rowan and Frank Smith. Railways A grade stars Sterrett Major Clark Pane O'Dea. match billed as a fiery contest with clubs funding the ventures.
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Geraldton National Football Association
Railway and
Rovers
Tory
Amorrow
K. Stynnts Feantain
T. Chidlow
J. Arnold
G. Whitehead
J. Rondel
F. Colghan
W. Parrett
G. Groom
J. Smith
H. O'Neil
K. Clark
Foley
C. Bishop
Mittin
T. Shaw
F. Mow
RR. Pepperill
K. Farrell
M. Anderson
J. Matthews
Green
L. Bal
St. Westlake
McKay
F. Rowan
B. Cormack
Rushton
A. P. Cook
Frank Smith
W Rourke
HL. Howell
A. Watenn
P. Cant
T. Clarkson
G. Bunter
F. Cook
K. May
O'Mallee
W. Jollee
R. Moneghan
Sowerby
I. Elliott
A. Kershaw
Carpenter
F. Moore
Clarkson Railways
R. Sterrett
Mercury Battery liquidator wins appeal in Perth case
Full Court on Friday allowed the liquidator of Mercury Battery Corporation Ltd appeal against a Perth Local Court decision. The case involved a claim of 5 shillings per share on one 5 per cent preference share held by A. C. Nineham, alleged to be void due to a breach of the Purchasers Protection Act. The magistrate's null contract ruling was overturned, and judgment entered for the company for the claimed amount plus costs.
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Mercury Battery Corporation Ltd
J.P. McMilan
Sal
Perth
A. C. Ninehan
Sau
Ninchain
Nineham
MacDuff
Imagistrate Shuld
Lamonnt Chimert
Coats
HL. Haynes
Appellant
C. J. Neans
Mesers, Parker & Parker
Australian Ace Included in Casualty List
London May 30 The Australian ace Fly- Insolticer Cligshs is named in the Air Force Ministry casualty list of 32nd.
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London
DOAN'S Ointment Promises Pile Relief
The ad promotes DOAN'S Ointment for piles and skin itching, claiming relief from bleeding and irritation caused by constipation. It emphasizes the product as antiseptic, soothing, and effective even in severe cases, urging readers to obtain DOAN'S.
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Doan
Speeding the Plough Tremendous Use of Tractors
London reports Berlin agricultural army mechanised columns winning big gains in ploughing up extra land. April progress shows 13,000 more farm units utilized, with government reserves and electrification aiding new farm front, while a livestock census indicates fears of mass sheep murder were misplaced.
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London
Berlin
Agricultire Warne
Uneed
Apett
Matty
WMA
Farwing
Astronomical Sunrise and Sunset at Geraldton
The report notes the moon phases with times for Geraldton including a first quarter on the 18th at 0.5 a.m. a full moon on the 20th at 7:20 p.m. and a last quarter on the 28th at 11:00 p.m. The times appear in a compact listing for the month.
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Geraldton
Moon
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