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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
1
A fragmentary editorial style piece presents General de Gaulle praising Free French resistance and denouncing Vichy collaboration. It emphasizes Allied unity, national sovereignty, and the liberated realms, arguing Free France remains the legitimate government despite occupation and urging continued support and action.
A fragmentary report notes growing interest in Argentine greyhound racing with tracks likely in Buenos Aires and parallels to Great Britain where the sport is well established. It mentions overseas investment, breeding events, and international involvement, highlighting Britain as a key influence on the industry.
The Women's Hockey Association scheduled a weekend set with A Grade High School match ending in a draw and Cardinals beating Royals by three goals. G Kentrick led the winners with the goals. Royals beat Imperial 1–0 with S Prins scoring the lone goal. No premiership games next weekend as the six leagues have exhausted fixtures.
The Daily Telegraph reports sources in Hungary warn a momentous decision by Hitler is near while Western powers eye possible German concessions. A nationwide blackout and petrol restrictions heighten nerves as Sweden weighs Finland stance and Germany concentrates forces for Norway.
The British Government informed the Finnish Government that no further men traffic will be allowed into Persaine, Bintan Aretle port. Three Finnish youths have been detained as part of this decision, tied to the entry of German troops into Kalen to establish permanent installations.
A fragment from a wartime column recalls a forthright owner berated by boys who chanted a nickname daily. The quirky scene, set on a calm stretch of shore, captures humor and tension in a single vignette.
Canberra reports far reaching changes to political administrative and industrial organization as Menzies outlines a voluntary system of enlistment and wartime controls. The plan includes tighter rationing of petrol and textiles, separation of munitions and supply, and new ministerial leadership to coordinate production and distribution for the war effort.
The draft plan proposes new authorities to coordinate rail and road transport, a commission to direct coal production and distribution, and powers to seize offending employers. Lexification would empower tribunals to favor unions, an assistant minister for ART, and parliamentary committees to scrutinize major departments. An all party standing committee to prevent war excess profits is also proposed.
The Opposition Leader J Corry pressed for stronger allied support and criticized the prime minister's claims after Menzies announced Tuesday actions. Curtin warned against a potential Mediterranean battle and the risk to British forces, urging decisive steps to relieve pressure and defend Singapore and Australia. Other speakers backed the stance.
Canberra reports that petrol rationing will intensify with August reductions. The minister for supply Senator McBride announced today that from July 1 private users face a yearly equivalent of one thousand miles, with other categories to follow in August.
At a Gersh dter Sub Branch meeting in Geraldton a Western Command order extends the Home Guard like Britain’s. The unit will form Hosur Guard in the Western Command with about 6,000 men, organized into sections and platoons. Membership is voluntary, unpaid, part time, for local defence. Geraldton group to enroll up to 300 men from multiple towns. recruitment events scheduled at Geraldton Sub Branch of the RSL.
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