Civil Defence Seeks Messengers For Geraldton Plan
Geraldton Civil Defence Council reports only four messengers at headquarters, all linked to the Municipal Council. Efforts to recruit through the Nay Routes Association and Geraldton High School failed. Messengers aged fourteen to seventeen are needed to speed up communications during raids. duties are simple but may entail some danger. An inquiry desk opens at the Council chambers daily with hours and contact details for the public.
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Ange
Geraldton Civil Defence Council
Nay Reouts’ Association
Gerattronigh School
Tascient
Messenger Service
Ndt
Perview
Kcene
Dales
Beer sales and liquor advertising curbs proposed in Canberra
The War Organisation of Industry announced that the Production Executive would impose a nine and a third percent duty on beer production and sale. wholesalers would see a similar cut on all other spirits. Advertising of spirituous liquor would be banned. Hotels may face 1 pm closing soon as states plan restricted trading hours pending Home Security approval.
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Canberra
Wool Appraisement Study in Emergency Conditions
Wool authorities in Australia discuss impracticability of substituting appraising centres during emergencies. A conference involving Australian Woolgrowers Council, the Beodycers' Federation, and National Council of Wool Selling Brokers outlines steps for alerting brokers, informing clients, and protecting woolgrowers from financial loss when normal appraisement is disrupted.
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Central Wool Committee
Australia’s Position Warning If Japan Actions Continue
A Tokio warning signals drastic measures for Australia as it keeps a wary stance toward Japan. A Tokyo radio report, cited by a Dowell agency dispatch, said Australia may face consequences similar to Malaya and the Netherlands East Indies if its policy persists.
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New York
Japanese Information Board
Dowel
Tokin Radio Today
Australia
Malaya
Netherlands
Road Boards Elections Postponed by Government
Under-Secretary for Works Mr Andrews announced that authorities requested a delay and the Government decided to postpone the elections slated for next month. Premier Willack had urged immediate action under National Security Regulations, but no nominations will be called for.
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W. 5. Andrews
Twenge
Kent Konrabe
Willcack
Wheat Varieties Trials at Northampton District
A 1941 wheat variety trial near Northampton tested Sutton Fedweb Nahawa Ben cubbin and W4 with Nahawa as control. Rainfall at Alve Rob property and Northampton influenced growth. Yields: Fedweb 18 bushels. Nahawa 22. Cobbin 24. W4 22. Sutton 18. 1940 yields: Fedweb 12 per cent, Nahawa 10 per cent.
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N. Davenport
Chariton
Teakle
Prierty
HE. A. ‘Teakle
Beek
Ale. Rob
Sutton
Nahawa
Ie Wongan Hills
Alve Itob
Northampton
Enulwer
Porto
Lak
Amid
Tomd
Nubawa
Rob
Japan's Objective Shifts Aims to North West Australia
Melbourne report quotes Lieutenant-Governor van Mook noting a shift in Japanese aims. He originally thought India and the Middle East would be targets after Java but now believes Japan will move toward North and Western Australia. The warning came as Australia readies for potential escalation.
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Amelbourne
Netherlands East Indies
van Mook
Java
India
Middle East
Australia
Charmeran face powder praised in chat about staying power
Joan and Mary chat about Charmeran face powder praising its perfect wear in hot weather. They describe how long the makeup lasts and express strong enthusiasm for the product. Mary notes she has been fond of Charmeran for some time.
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Joan
Mary
Ann
Charmosan face powder in multiple shades sold widely
Charmosan face powder offered in Rachel Natarete Peehe Suntan Teese and Manche shades. Large box 2/6 and Smit 1/5 include sales tax. Sold everywhere by chemists drapers and stores including chain outlets.
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Rachel
Natarete
Peehe
Suntan
Teese
Manche
Wise Women Endorse Charmoxan Three Minute Massage
Readers learn of a skincare routine praised by experienced women who insist on a short three minute Charmoxan massage before bed to achieve better skin.
Shepherd Fred Mitchell Wins British Empire Medal
Fred Mitchell of 2 Somerset shepherding is awarded the British Empire Medal after an air raid. Bombs fell near the lambing pen, and he dashed through flames to move his lambs to safety as the ewes followed, saving the flock.
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Sepherd
Fred Mitchell
Somerset Shepherd
Lambing Pena
Mer
Mitchell
Rendell Cold Cream Prices In Chemists and Stores
Rendell cold cream priced at 2 shillings 6 pence including sales tax. Twices 1/2 also includes tax. Sold broadly by chemists drapers stores and non chain shops.
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Rendell
Wheat variety trial reports mid season and rust resistance
The report discusses yields, rust resistance, and characteristics of several wheat varieties including Sutton and Fodweh under coastal conditions. It notes undyed Wa and mid-season wheats show comparable performance with rust resilience, while early wheats remain important despite not being tested. Nabawa region trial context mentioned.
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Rob
Benet
Yielite
Sutton
Henenbhin
Rome
Paratroop Raid Shifts Tide at Tenneval Beach
A German defense on the beach held firm as a Norse of the Seaforth Highlanders led a paratroop assault. Despite heavy fire and near-expiring timing, the attackers gained ground within minutes, with German fortifications collapsing as officers and troops faced iconically stiff resistance and lessons from the lapse provided by Major Frost.
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Eaforth Highlanders
Tenneval
Teach
Vic
Seaforth Highlanders
Britta
Tol Tessid
Forman
Amit
Ain
Rabio Sale
Army Mobilization Ties One Third of Austrata Medics to Service
The Army mobilization reveals nearly a third of Australia’s medical practitioners are serving in the forces. Minister for the Army Fordet says only workers needed for immediate duties have joined up. Some enlistees are assigned to invasion forces or Navy sister ships, while others remain with various units.
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Austrata
Mtr Fordet
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