Pte Frank O'Regan's letters from Western Australia camp life
In a letter to his parents Pte Frank O'Regan praises a Western Australia camp with wireless and writing amenities and notes the mail arrival as the standout event. He describes parrots, rabbits in vast numbers, kangaroos, emus, a scarlet finch, and compares NSW and Victoria railways, Adelaide leave, and a grueling desert rail journey to Kalgoorlie with engine troubles, noting relief at last arriving in a harsh but hopeful land.
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Frank O'Regan
Western Australia
A.C. Fund
Frank
Mitchelle
N.S.W
South Australia
Adelaide
Commonwealth Railway
Kalgoorlie
W.A
G.P.O
Gloucester Shire Council Ramp Incident Continues
In a heated Gloucester Shire Council meeting Dr. Breese and Dr. Wilson clash with Dr. Laurie over Schultz and ramps. The President notes Carsonville influence, but the motion passes 2 to 1 with Breese and Wilson voting against. The dispute ends as the council adjourns for the day.
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Dr. Breese
Schultz
Carson
Wilson
G. D. Laurie
RS. Wilson
Carsonville
Cr. Laurie
Dr. Laurie
R. S. Wilson
Dominion air crews rise in R A F ranks shrinking empire gap
The London Daily Mail reports that nearly half of RAF crews may soon be of Dominion origin as Australians serve in England in record numbers. Dominion governments push for self contained dominion squadrons and higher posts, with two Dominion officers newly appointed to key commands.
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R.A.F
London Daily Mail
Britain
Japan
England
Down Under
Dominion
Rla.a.f
CALL TO FARMERS FOR NATIONWIDE SURVEY OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY
The Commonwealth Government conducts a wartime survey of Australia’s primary production. Landholders must return 253000 forms by April 7 to their local statistician or police office within seven days. Data cover sheep suitable for consdtration, ages of wethers and dry ewes, Vego growing, and farm machinery.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Statistician
West Australia
Perth
NSW Prisoners of War Listed in Latest Army Casualty List
The latest Army casualty list includes 171 men from New South Wales as prisoners of war. They are understood to be missing following the Malayan campaign.
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New South Wales
Union pressure during wartime attacked by federation chief
The president of the Employers' Federation on Wednesday criticized unions for exploiting wartime conditions to press demands through direct action, arguing such tactics undermine national effort and productivity.
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Employers’ Federation
Rabbit skins cheaper at Sydney sales report
Winchcombe Carson Ltd. notes rabbit skins offered at Wednesday Sydney sales totaling 60 tons. The market opened steady but weakened as auctions closed averaging 2d to 8d per pound lower. Foxskins showed improved levels.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Fadden Warns Liberals of Labour Victory At Melbourne
At a Liberal Country Party conference in Melbourne Mr Fadden leader of the Federal Opposition warned that a Labour defeat at the next elections would deny its socialisation policy. He said Labour would gain a mandate to damage the nation's economic structure and disrupt post war planning.
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Fadden
Liberal Country Party
Melbourne
Labour
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Gloucester Electric Supply CO. Ltd
Gloucester
Clem Walsh King
Irwin Cash & Carry
Sonn Bifars
Garden of Roses Cafe
Peter Moutzouris
Gloucester Shire Council
Dominion Air
THE
Fisk Radiola
Fisk
Radiola
Radiola Dis
Present
Amalgamated Wireless
A’sig) Ltd
National Wireless Organisation
Ally
Psbre
Burrowa
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Winchcombe House
Bridge Street
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