14 May 1942
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
1
The market shows firmer demand with steers and cows at improved rates versus last week. A limited dairy cattle supply and steady competition keep prices near May levels. 181 animals offered including cows, steers, and heifers with export and local trade activity noted.
A livestock sale summary reports on a sale day with 600 sheep and lambs. Quotas and prices are listed for heavy and medium weights, ewes and lambs, with notes on weather impact and product quality. demand remains firm for heavy weights while lighter lines show keen competition.
Perth May 14 The Premier's motion opposing uniforms taxation was carried in the Legislative Assembly. The motion requests Western Australian Senators to oppose the tax plan. It condemns a constitutional change without referendum and argues it would remove states’ powers and threaten wartime duties.
A. F. Ronit Walker argues saving money drives war production by freeing labour and materials for munitions. He notes Australia's wartime strength rests on households spending less and governments diverting non essentials while expanding credit cannot substitute real output gains.
May 12 report from Melbourne notes Allied forces strengthening air activity north of Australia as operations press southward. Attacks hit Deboyne and nearby targets with limited damage while Japanese attempts at Port Moresby and Horn Island draw light losses. no clear sign of larger carrier fleet movements yet.
From an Austratian home May 18, reports a special representative of the "West Anstration" that final results of the Coral Sea battle are awaited. The writer notes Japanese naval units that survived may renew attempts, with emphasis on presiding forces and their plans.
A Japanese naval spokesman in Shanta stated that weather and other factors did not prevent their fleet from securing a victory. The report from New York dated May 18 reflects the Japanese Tapert academy group involved in the engagement and asserts a successful outcome amid unclear wording.
Perth reports protests against Commonwealth manpower plans tied to gold mining. Delegation proposed to Canberra to oppose admittance of manpower reductions affecting peachy industry.
A London report outlines British Labour support for government measures to subordinate industry to war production needs. It notes worker management councils expanding across essential factories, aims to boost output, and discusses tensions between labor, capital, and state policy as the war cabinet seeks efficient cooperation. It also covers resistance from some factory owners and shop stewards, and mentions Captain Lyttelton and Mr Nelson’s roles in shaping industrial priorities.
An air crew aboard a Bastion bomber endured a heavy assault near Gazala. After a tense escape, a wounded team member reached a desert hospital with the others providing vital reports to commanders. The mission highlighted resilience as the wounded pilots and ground support survived the ordeal.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.