Reconstruction plan outlines wide postwar program in Australia
The plan, from the Commonwealth Ministry of Post War Reconstruction, seeks full employment through growth of primary and secondary industry, better housing, and redistribution of population. It outlines housing targets, rural reconstruction, postwar training for ex-servicemen and women, and funding for major infrastructure and industry redevelopment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Ministry of
Rural Reconstruction Commission
Australia
Secondary Industries Planning Commission
Commonwealth
Secondary Industries Commission
Reconstruction Training Committee
Sundy
Kerosene Cow Catalog And Calf Quick Self Help
Dick the Dairy Man had a sick cow and a local vet prescribed kerosene four gallons in quarters. A farmer filled a petrol application with quirky details like Jersey cow with horns tail four feet udder four teats. The vet gave one quart and the cow ran four miles. estimated sixteen miles on four quarts. The vet has not caught up yet.
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Jersey
Naval strength grows beyond war start figures
In spite of losses the number of ships serving with the R.A.N. is now 605 percent greater than at the outbreak of war and the personnel strength of the Navy is 525 percent greater.
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R.A.N
Old Man Smith Finds Reason To Stay On The Farm
On the hill pad near the homestead Old Man Smith wrestles with memory on the anniversary of Bob in Milne Bay. He recalls Bill and Jack’s fates, the letters from abroad, and Sue’s growing family. Seeing Sue’s boy, he realizes the farm will outlive them and resolves to carry on with the 15 years left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
AIF
Cairo
Jerusalem
Bardia
Bob
Jack
Australia
Lucerne
Air Force
Malaya
Singapore
McKenzie
Golden Valley
Sue
New Guinea
Milne Bay
Drome
Dale
Old Soldiers
VAOC Helps Dive Bomber Intercepted and Landed Safely
Western Australian VAOC posts enabled a lost Vultee Vengeance five-bomber crewed by two to be intercepted by a Boomerang fighter. Reports from Merredin and York areas tracked the erratic course, allowing the interceptor to guide the bomber to a safe landing with no loss or damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VACC
VAOC
Merredin
York
War effort shifts sourcing for machine tools
About 30,000 machine tools have been seized for munitions production since the outbreak of war, with only one in four acquired from overseas, highlighting a heavy domestic pull for critical manufacturing capacity.
Salute to Men Who Saved Us by Sir Edmund Herring
Final salute of Lt-Gen Sir Edmund Herring as Victorian Chief Justice honored the ordinary fighting soldier in New Guinea. He praised Australian servicemen for defending Australia, noted their hardship, and expressed belief that victory was intended despite the war’s hardships.
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Edmund Herring
New Guinea
Sir Edmund
Australia
Wau
Melbourne
War Savings Certificates and National Savings Bonds Push
A directive to convert all assets into War Savings Certificates and £10 National Savings Bonds. The plan aims to shift investments into government savings instruments, consolidating holdings into secure long term securities.
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Gloucester Electric Supply Co., Pty. Ltd
Glouceste
Clem Walsh King
Gloucester
Garden of Roses
Peter Moutzouris
Commonwealth Housing Commission
R. Maslyn Williams
Udine
Tom Hicks
Queen Street
Harvey IN
Church Street
Cy Aes Lee
Lia Mya
Burrowa
Homebush
Winchcombe
Cargon
Cz Carson Ltd
Homebush Yards
Ee Stock & Station
Winchcombe House
Sydney
Bridge St
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