Allies' Resources Strengthen War Effort Through Colonial Materials
The Allies gain a critical edge from Dutch and Belgian colonies supplying vast oil, rubber, tin, copper, and other materials. Netherlands West Indies house major refineries handling Venezuelan output while Dutch East Indies and Belgian Congo provide a large share of rubber and tin. Allied merchant fleets total nearly half of global tonnage, with the United Kingdom and Dominions, United States, Japan, and others contributing substantial shares.
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Netherlands
Netherlands West Indies
Prea Reitain
Netherlands East
Belxtan Congo
Germany
America
United Kingdom
British Dominions
U.B.A
Tapan
War Efforts The Labour Conference and National War Council
Melbourne June 18 reports the Interstate Speaker Conference rejected a proposal for a National Government and supported a unified Australia under government control for defence. The resolution urged absorbing all exploitable labour into industry and national defence training under the Defence Act. It also urged forming a National War Council with Labour representatives to advise the Federal Government.
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Melbourne
Altes
Australia
Atl
Counst
Second Australian Army convoy lands in camp
The second convoy of Australian troops arrives in a springy, arid Sinai area, striking a busy camp after a long voyage. Temperatures hit 108 degrees as trains move through dust, soldiers greet veterans with cheers, and new units settle into neat, prepared camps with clean beds and ready rations.
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Ian G. Fitchett
Norern
Camn
Europe
State War Effort Urges Parliament to Act
Public call from the State Country Party pushes for a united wartime Parliament to speed national effort. Ministers’ absence and lack of cooperation are criticized as Western Australia vows to prove its readiness in the empire’s hour. Parliament may be convened to assign responsibility and accelerate action.
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Country Party
Australia
State Country Party
Western Australia
Inquiry into Pastoral Industry Progress Report
Minister for Landy Mr F J Wie announced he received a telegram from the Royal Commissioner on the Pastoral Industry Mr W V Fyfe at Derby confirming the completion of the Kimberley itinerary. He said Fyfe collected evidence from army stations visited and would continue gathering information at Derby. Fyfe left Derby Tuesday night and would reach Perth later this week.
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Landy
Fyfe
Derby
Perth
liner strikes mine passengers and crew saved
The Canadine Austalasian liner Niaguen and her 218 crew and 190 passengers were saved after striking a mine near Auckland. The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mr Fraser, announced the discovery in Parliament. All aboard were awakened, boarded lifeboats without panic, and reached port by dawn aided by ships and a passing plane.
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Auckland
Niaguen
Pihrabes
Stubster
New Zealand
Mr. Fraser
Konlight
Parliament
Women’s Hockey Matches Continue At Queen’s Park
Saturday’s matches in the Women’s Hockey Association at Queen’s Park saw the Cardinals, in A Grade, defeat Royals 6 to 1. In B Grade Imperials beat Royals 1 to 0 with M Moore scoring twice. High School beat Cardinals 7 to 1 in the main game, while teams prepared for next week’s rematches. notable players included M Blood, S L Hall, M Henderson, D Smith for High School and Elliott, J Wetherall, L Grey for Cardinals.
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Women’s Hockey Association
Queen's Park
Royals
Imperials
Imperiale
M. Moore
Royalet
J. Cook
Kreme
Hiich Xehoot
Cardingta
M. Blood
SL Hall
M. Hen Verson
D. Smith
Eliiott
J. Wetherall
L. Grey
Cardinals
Martin
VY. Briers
G. Gibson
Cardinale
Uppee High School
Aperials
G. Davies
Bryant Feapta
J. Lofts
E. Lagan
E. Burton
P. Brady
G. Grigoby
VE Chance
A. Mlazola
M. Bridger
E. Branchi
Smith
J. Laminn
J. Leen
J. Ramage
Giles
P. Raster
B. Caylin
TH. Cant
BR. Shearer
M. Giles
M. Webb
A. Barker
F. Meckleburg
J. Sehneider
TR. Hotings
P. Eaton
D. Elliott
J. Eaton
L.lynch
P. Briers
G. Gibeon
G. Monighan
Barker
P. Ella
PD. Martie
G. Criddie
K. Bunter
Boogardie Crushing Reports and Prospects in District
Boogardie district reports rich ore from Poverty Flat and Jambulyer field crushings. Mesars Crick and Hodson recovered 880 ounces of gold from a new stone, with other slabs and crushings yielding substantial returns. Notable producers include T Hardcastle at Jambulyer 2748 crushed Titan for 50 oz. Went. DSH at Twm būl yer yielded 4 tons for 66 oz. Ronchi at Yeotardic field crushed 30 tons for 50 oz 1 dwt. Webster and Vincent processed 394 tons for 50 oz dwt. W J Parkinson expands Saturn mine treatment to boost monthly yield as trial run succeeds.
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Sox
P.n. Dsh
W. P. Dorham
Twnbulyer
Mt Magnet Mines to cut underground shifts
Mt Magnet Gold Mines Limited will reduce underground operations by one shift. Over twenty employees have received notice of dismissal as a result of the cutback.
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Mt. Magnet Gold Mines, Ltd
Mye
Dlimbisa
Youanmi Mine May Output Yields Estimated Profit
Youanmi Mine reports May output of 8300 tons with an estimated yield of £18,072. Working costs total £13,401 including development £4,047 and capital expenditure £.
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Youannt
Ltu
Eki
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