War Effort Meeting Discusses Conscription and War Savings
Gerald mayor invites ATL residents to public session at Town Mall on Wednesday night to discuss conscription of manpower and wealth for the Commonwealth. A campaign for War Savings Certificates will be covered and a later meeting canceled.
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Gerabene
Werlenday Nicht
Reret
Weloek
Commonwealth
ATL
Raven Anilhe Trlet
W. Carrer
Mie
Carson
Une Geraldton Sib
TRL
Funeral Notice for Helena Curlaton of Walkaway
Late Helena Curlaton of Walkaway, funeral arranged with interment at the Greenout cemetery. Services held in Pathedbe Church with rites conducted by Grevnonsh, on Wednesday, followed by procession to the cemetery for final rites.
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Felemld
Helena
Curlaton
Walkaway
Steree
Greenuat
Pathedbe
Grevnonsh
Fenerew
Memorial notices and weekend bereavement snippets
Births and obituaries fragmentary with names Spence Beaver Brand and others. Entries mourn dying relatives with dates vague and unclear while listing relatives and memorial sentiments.
Australians Race to Fill Air Force Division Quotas
Australian recruitment pushes for the Empire air effort with 1040 men pledged and state quotas set. NSW leads with 11,508 required enlistments. Victoria and other states report high waiting lists as the War Council forms an 8th Division under Lieut General Sturdee. Britain’s plane supply delays temper plans while Australia expands training and air personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Entbuah
AJP
New South Wales
Victiria
Queenston
Bouck Australha
Western Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Queenan
South Australia
Allien
Comneil
ALF
Sturdee
Xreater
Mat Htcie
Canada
Donald Cameron
Strive Commission
Bram Applicante
Melbourne
Beltain
Rome
Sydney
Fairhalen
Britain
Air
Fairtwinn
Weil
Nore
Herland
Omnes Orlhom
Ale Ministry
Australians rally to war effort and defense drive
The article notes broad public support for wartime fundraising and defense needs in Australia. It highlights large donations from the state, private donors, and institutions, with emphasis on the Red Cross and Camp Comforts aid for soldiers. It urges universal participation through financial support and personal service to sustain home front efforts.
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Fairhairn
Newar
Wwe
Australis
Red Cree Promination
Henet Dunint
Lady Gowrie
Rea Crowe
Austin
Delinant Musical Comedy Screened at Mallere
Saturday matinee offers St Louis jokes and a program including Lonewave Ghosts Cartoon. Deaths in Western Australia report Janes Scala miner dies after earth fall at Yaigow. Helena Culiton of Greenough dies aged 78 at St John of God Hospital. Tenindewa resident Esther Johnson dies at Geraldton hospital aged 41. funeral at Greenough RC Cemetery after service. Betting raids lead to eight convictions in Geraldton Court with fines totalling £200.
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Mallere
St. Louis
Donald [Pack
Greenough
St. John of God Hospital
Helena Culloton
Treland
Western Australia
James McAuliffe
Michael Culloton
Greenough Lake
Greenoort
Death of former Geraldton resident Mr Phillip Spence
The town tolls with the death of Mr Phillip Hi Spence aged about eighty years of Geraldton. He was widely known in the district and survived by Mrs Vera Spence and other relatives. The funeral in Perth is announced with services and related details concerning War Savings Certificates and municipal group formations for funds. The report covers local notices, erosion warnings, and a court case involving three youths who pleaded guilty to thefts from Wocks Newsagency and T Askew & Son, with restitution ordered.
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Valeo Ver
Eifwet Bay
Janes Scala
Yaigow
Yalgoo
Kalamenda
Geraldton
K. J. Dougatt
Alan
J. J. Cooney
Phillip Hi. Spence
Perth
Gentlemun
Tiany
Leon
Aerathion
Vera Spenert
Mer
K W. Carter
Guardian
Uraninum
Te W. Lloyd
Trustees
Wmilitor
Ni Devenymery
Farmera
Tevenport
Chanman
Nahawa
Ann
K. J. Dougall
Wock
Marine Terrace
T. Askew & Son
Eleanor Street
W. Clarey
Reech
Rock's
R. Kendall
Heys
Proturia
Teagall
Keeley Jazzes Up Geraldten Visit Despite Distosss Posts
Social item notes Miro W Keeley associated with the Distosss elects of Geraldten plans another visit to the town. Mr BG Haasiek manager of Victoria Tastrier Phu Milling Pty Limited details a better business visit.
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Miro W. Keeley
Geraldten
Bg, Haasiek
Victoria Tastrier Phu Milling Py Pains
Josh Geenldten
Afleca
Beter
Why
New Film Lineup Promises Laughs and Drama Tonight
The week’s screenings feature The They Conll Hines in a sparkling college comedy with Walter Connally and Alan Curtis among the cast. Also shown is The Man They Could Not Have with Boris Karloff in a chilling scientist drama. Roving reporters headline While New York Sleeps, and Freshman Year offers a lively college freshman tale. St Louis Blues adds musical numbers led by Dorothy Lamour and Maxine Sullivan.
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Paris
Horis Knraff
Lorn Gray
Bate 1
Wilcox
Roger Pryor
Our Ganz Jet
Floren Klee
Walfrems
Paria
New York
Walter Connally
Taube
Dema Si Flighty
Alan Curtis
Joan Perry
Karloff
Karle
Tr. Savaard
Tru
Michael Whalen
Chick Chandler
Thelile
Sant the Hose
Jenn Rogers
Remeann
Roman Heeadache
Wreabman
College Fe
Pan
Dan
Clair
Dorothy Lamour
Maxine Ruillivan
Ladh Tomond
Dark Eyes
British ex‑minister vows support for farmers
London reports Sir Reginald Durian Smith, former Minister of Agriculture, criticizes the new government for failing to keep the farmers’ pledged promises. He recalls his own service in the Queen’s Royal Regiment and says he intends to serve the country in another role.
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London
Reginald Durian Smith
Hodson
Queen's Thoyal Regiment
Bancourt
Comforts for Soldiers at Slough Rocky event
Crowds in Slough gather around to chat with "Wocky" while hundreds receive cigarettes, chocolate, and other comforts for Tommies. The Rockatootus have raised over 1,000 elzeraties for men and officers, with snacks and gifts including chocolates, hamians, and grapes.
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Slough
Wy Faraulie
Corky Huis
Keane
Thie Buys
Italy declares war on Germany in 1940 speech echoes
A fragmented account portrays an early evening gathering where a speaker proclaims Italy's declaration of war on Germany. The text references Europe, democracies, and alleged obstructions by the Italian people while defending the king and emperor, and calls for a united wartime stance.
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Valente Veneta
France
Italy
Yugoslavia
Twekes
Greene
Crowd gathers at embassies amid tense square standoff
In Temu Jum 10 a large crowd formed outside multiple embassies, surrounding the area as security forces reportedly restricted access. Reportedly a speaker from Mussolini's circle addressed attendees from a balcony, while British Embassy guards urged silence and warned against street access to prevent violence.
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Shenae
Mussolini
Hestiaenenset
Italian Troops Enter France Through Tiviera Route
The Terlin correspondent of the American Press reports that Italian troops crossed into France via the Tiviera route around 5.90 p.m. The dispatch notes a movement in Lowdvat area with troops advancing and signaling a broader Allied push.
Allies Prepare for Potential Conflict in Europe
London reports an official Landon statement after Museiflul opened remarks. The Allies claim preparations are complete and ready to meet any threat with resolve. The text references Germany and a looming confrontation, though details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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London
Museiflul
Hig
Alexa
Germany
Collagues Unexpectedtiy
Italian liner seized at Fremantle
In the early hours of Tuesday the Italian liner Temo was seized by naval authorities at Fremantle after smoke and hull damage reports. The tug Firth escorted the vessel to port as officials inspected its condition and safety compliance.
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Perth
Fast Company Spoof of Romance and Mystery in New Film
Melvyn Douglas stars in Fast Company as a husband clever and untrusting while Phar ence Rice plays a modern femme fatale in a plot that blends romance, mystery, and intrigue. The cast also includes Claire Deld, Shepperd Rosehwick, and Nat Pendleton in supporting roles.
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Melvyn Douglas
Whichas Romney
Elimi
Wereen
Ailie Pew Taneels
Alouth
Tea Tako
Ewan
Orlwr
Shepperd Roewhwick
Tania Calheen
Nat Pendleton
Heritte
Perth War Loan Drive Boosts Savings Certificates
A Perth newspaper notes a Friday night event supporting the war loan drive. The gathering aimed to encourage purchase of savings certificates and bolster war financing efforts locally.
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Perth
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