18 Nov 1941
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1941
Page
1
Phase observations list New Moon and First Quarter events with names and dates, noting Nevember as a locality or event tag. The fragment references astronomic phases and a Saint, indicating a periodical note on lunar cycles or a calendar entry from Hott Moon Nevada.
Charles Henry Counsel, a longtime North-West figure, died aged in the town of Fingland. Born in Lek Surffordshire and arriving in 1884, he lived in Jarrahdale and later engaged in mining police and farming. He was a known bushman, with ties to the Ragged Thirteen, and survived by his widow Margaret and a large family. The funeral was conducted by the Ven Archdeacon W Barry, with a notable attendance including friends and relatives across the region.
Inspector General Major General Ht MS Skownes reports on medical status of Australian forces in the Far East. He notes low disease, but combat and climate stress, with rapid recovery from fever and fatigue. Australian troops shown to maintain efficiency under restrictions, with strong medical support across Malaya and India theaters.
A harsh news wrap reports Moscow saying German advance near Leningrad has slowed while Russian forces counterattack. Claims of Kerch capture are denied by Moscow. Snow blankets the Crimea as Russian guerillas and regimental units fight behind German lines amid heavy losses and stiff counterattacks on multiple fronts.
The piece argues that Japan is not truly encircled but expanding outward from its center toward peripheral regions. It notes Japanese advances in Manchuria, the Spratly Islands, and near Burma, Malaya, and Indochina, claiming these moves threaten Western and American interests. The article contends Britain’s stance and Thailand’s independence prove supposed “encirclement” is a misreading of Japan’s strategic aims.
London reports December 38 that Soviet troops and Red Army equipment may be trapped at Kerch, with Berlin declaring a trap and linking Kerch's capture to a larger plan. The situation threatens to sever Kerch from the mainland, signaling a pivotal moment in the campaign.
Washington reports 33000 miners prepared to strike at the Southern Appalachian captive coalmines after United Mine Workers president John L. Lewis announced talks for a settlement ended without agreement. Roosevelt ordered production interruption but no pact reached as both sides will brief the President tomorrow.
Ninety nine women surveyed prefer Charmean cosmetics as ideal gifts for Christmas or any time. The ad notes affordable items like Creme Charmesan and Charmican products, sold by chemists, drapers, and stores with prices listed excluding tax.
In South Australia near Spencer Gulf Whyalla grew from a tiny settlement to host a vast iron ore industry feeding Australia’s war effort. Discovered in 18M and expanded before the last war, Whyalla’s ore was shipped across the continent to Newcastle coal fields, with growth from 300 residents as the iron and steel industry developed.
A fragmented narrative traces Whyalla’s development from a dusty area to a modern town. It notes large-scale work, timbered piles, and zoning efforts over three years, with a population shift and new industries. The piece surveys infrastructure like streets, hospitals, and a future-ready capital city outlook. It mentions miners, engineers, and technicians transforming the area despite harsh outback conditions.
The Mines Department reports a blaze that destroyed the Mt Magnet mining registrar’s office and surrounding records. Officials say many title copies and official ledgers were damaged, with some titles duplicated or lost, prompting a review of holdings and emergency procedures.
An advertisement touts Heenzo as a concentrated remedy sold at 2/1 per kettle. It claims to erase bronchial and throat ailments, promising safe, effective relief for adults and children, with quick preparation at home. The garbled text emphasizes savings and a claim of eradicating various illnesses.
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