Invasion Threat Debate Shapes Australia’s Defense Plan
British and Australian observers view Japan’s possible moves as limited but stress Australia as a crucial base for sea power and invasion defense. Analysts say securing Burma and the Indian Ocean routes is vital, with Singapore’s fall seen as a gateway to open waters and a potential Japanese corridor to the region.
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Singapore
Curtin
London
Australia
Japan
Churchill
Pacific Ocean
Malaya
H. Purgey
Coos
Palembang
Surataya
Dutch East Indies
Burma
Indian Ocean
Alles
Axis
Mediterranean
Middle East
Red Sea
Tran
India
Times
All Pension Rights for V D C in Australia
Canberra reports that V D C men called up for full time service have the same pension and compensation rights for death or injuries as Australian militia. For reserve members, rights apply only when death or injury occurs during military duties. A Court of Inquiry is held promptly to verify eligibility and determine payment.
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Canberra
V.D.C
Army
Forde
D.C
Bauxite Wealth in New South Wales Declared Sufficient
The Minister for Mines Mr Baddeley says NSW has enough bauxite to meet peace time aluminium needs for about 1000 years at current population. He cites 18 million tons total in NSW yielding about 3 million tons of aluminium and points to Bundanoon Wingello and Tingha Emmaville as key deposits.
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New South Wales
Baddeley
Federal Committee On Minerals
Bundanoon-Wingello
Tingha- Emmaville
Garage Hours Defined by National Security Regulations
Premier Mr. McKelly clarified garage closing times for petrol oil and motor accessories. Garages must close at 5 pm on four weekdays, 1 pm on the weekly half-hork day, and 9 pm on the late shopping night when held. The changes take effect from December 16 1941 under the National Security Regulations, replacing the September 20 1941 Act that set 7 pm closures over certain periods.
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McKelly
Flood Losses and Drownings Reported in Queensland
Two people drown in coastal towns as floods isolate parts of Dalby and force evacuations. Warra residents shelter in a hotel and goods shed while 40 people are moved to higher ground. Sheep losses at Arawatta Woodlands and Josslands reach 2000 to 8000 with cattle losses near creeks. Dairymen in Tara Bungalow Warra and Cecil Plains areas face heavy losses as cream cannot be moved.
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Queensland
Dalby
Warra
Arawatta Woodlands
Josslands
Tara Bungalow
Cecil Plains
Compulsory War Insurance Announced by NSW Officials
Government to collect premiums through municipal and shire councils in a new compulsory war damage insurance scheme covering residences and buildings. Premium to be 4 per £100. owners automatically covered. Plant and personal effects not compulsory. optional via approved insurers at 8 per £100. Forms to be issued for building value declaration.
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Messrs
Hawkins
Cameron
L.A
Sydney
Kerosene Fuel Use Tightened by State Board
The State Liquid Fuel Control Board chief said kerosene may not power vehicles or boats without a permit. Permits only for pre July 18 1940 vaporised machines. Officials report widespread illegal kerosene use and warn prosecutions or licence cancellations for offenders.
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State Liquid Fuel Control Board
C. N. Neale
Mr. Neale
Australia
Neale
No Immediate Attack on Australia Warned by Dutch East Indies Official
Dr H Van Mook, Lieut Governor of the Dutch East Indies, told a Sydney press conference that if Java falls Japan would likely blockade Australia and conduct nuisance raids rather than mount an immediate attack. He warned conquest of the Indies is vital to Japan’s economy and urged democracies to go on the offensive to defeat the Axis. He criticized defensive policies and urged active fighting to disrupt the enemy.
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H. van Mook
Dutch East Indies
Milial
Sydney
Java
Japan
Russia
India
Indies
Australia
Netherlands Indies
Middle East
Australis
Hitler
van Mook
Grafton Co op Dairy Co backs wartime insurance and scorched earth policy
The directors urge wartime insurance to cover stock and plant in country areas as evacuations occur, allow fire branding on the neck for cattle identification, and promote culling old stock for tinned meat. At Waterview meeting a motion supported producing fodder for evacuees and rescinding crop limitation instructions.
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Grafton Co ‘Op. Dairy Co
Waterview
Tablelands
Total Mobilisation Ordered
Australia faces complete mobilisation of all resources to defend the country. The War Cabinet will issue regulations while the Prime Minister Curtin states every citizen may be called to serve and use all money, machinery, and property for war. The plan may include petrol rationing and restricting amusements to support defence.
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Australia
Curtin
Palembang
Takien
Tapinese
Parde
Mr. Curtin
Martin Place
Wedding Schneider Part Contritutea at St John’s Ex land
A graceful wedding took place at St John’s Church of Ex land Dyer’s Crossing on January 10 at 8 30 pm. Edith Pail daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Pail Firefly married Cyril Schnei der son of Mr and Mrs A Schneider Mountain View Pach Rev John Hanington officiated. Edith wore a pink frock with matching accessories and carried dahlias and carnations. The bridegroom was supported by Leon Schneider and Windsor on organ. Bride’s mother wore blue and the groom’s mother grey crepe. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home with toasts and a pink and white two‑tier cake. Many valuable presents and cheques were given to the bride.
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St. John's Church
Exland
Dyer's Crossing
Edith Pail
A. C. Pail
Firefly
Cyril Sehnouler
Bird Ukarsak Fiat
ME Wingham
Leon Schneider
Byer
Windsor
Hanington
F. J. Dennes
Must Be Licensed Under the Potnto Gremyrs laren sing Ark
License rules apply to growing and planting areas under the Act. All persons with plantings over a specified area must file an application before starting work. Penalties apply for planting without a license. those who have already planted should apply immediately.
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Peranas
Department of Agriculture
Periana
Department of Agricuture
Moe Aa
Gp.o
Builney
Peradas
Chinese Army Invades Thailand Through Burma Front
Rangoon reports a dramatic Chinese offensive opening with a large force moving from Yunnan into northern Thailand and across the Burma border. The advance pushes through rugged terrain toward Chienghal as Chinese troops threaten Thai territory, marking a bold early phase of a broader Far East conflict.
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Rangoon
Ching
Thailand
Turma
Yunnan
Cilierpmost
China
Broken Plate
Praneb
Hom
Chienghal
Chienghat
Twiland
Utelap
Chiene-mal
Burma
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Bank OF New South Wales
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