Women for Canberra movement call to back women in Parliament
Mrs I L Weber MLA outlines the Women for Canberra plan to urge women to stand for Parliament and back suitable female candidates regardless of party. She notes wartime industrial progress and urges using that momentum to win peace, praising South Australia’s high female factory employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Women's Association
I L. Weber
M.L.A
Industrial News Service
Women For
Canberra
Sydney
Weber
Melbourne
Lady Brookes
Australia
South Australia
Mary Booth
Roosevelt
Germany
Italy
Japan
Irene Searls
Sea
Pacific
Mr. Williams
Manila
General MacArthur
American Red Cross
Macassar
Timor
Darwin
Williams
Australian Red Cross
New York
International Transport Workers Federation
New Zealand
Lt.f
Theussian
Murmansk
Mounted troopers deployed to quell Melbourne brawl
In Melbourne a violent brawl escalated and mounted troopers were summoned to disperse the crowd. Police reported the disturbance involved multiple groups, with efforts concentrated on restoring order and deterring further clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia’s Militia Bill Debate Highlights War Efforts
Dr. H. W. Evatt argues the Militia Bill fixes the practical land operation area for a substantial period and cautions against overreaching. He cites man-power shifts, production gains, and Allied support while urging practical limits and unity to meet strategic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal House
H. W. Evatt
Curtin
Australia
Cameron
Britain
United States
Japan
RAAF
General MacArthur
Mercator
Australia and lend lease in the war effort
Australia plays a vital role in the United Nations war effort across three stages from distant European service to Pacific defense and a future offensive against Japan. It details population limits, industrial growth, agricultural shifts, and the pivotal lend-lease and reverse lend-lease programs alongside allied support and home-front mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
United Nations
B. R. Walker
Department of War Organisation of Industry
Pacific
Europe
Mediterranean
Britain
Libya
Greece
Crete
Syria
Pearl Harbour
Commonwealth
Petourers
Cnec
America
Mr. Forde Promises Modern Arms for the V D C
Mr. Forde pledges modern arms for the V D C, signaling military aid. The move aligns with broader defense support and expected training for local units. Officials noted the delivery would strengthen regional security and deter potential threats.
Farm Blacksmithing Tips for Efficient Machinery Repair
An Agricultural Gazette piece by H. Palazzi discusses profitable farm blacksmithing, stressing heating over anvil work. Key advice: heat material properly, keep metal clean, avoid dirt or slag during welding, and prevent solder contamination that stops welding heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Gazette
H. Palazzi
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Phone 7
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L. Stevens
M.P
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