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War Day by Day Moders 1B Détecting TB in recruits
The article describes mandatory medical screening for tuberculosis during overseas service enlistment, using film-based chest examinations that screen many more troops hourly than prior methods. It notes transfer of TB cases to state health departments for treatment and lists technicians from major Australian cities. It also covers an influx of Empire Air Training Scheme applications, with address routing changes to centralize processing. Lord Birdwood’s message to troops highlights camaraderie and resolve, praising ANZAC leadership and urging units to exceed the historic ALF record.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Adelaide
Royal Australian Air Force
Air
Fairbairn
RAAF
New South Wales
Ruskine House
Birdwoods
Lord Birdwood
Anzac
ALF
Lord Kitchener
New Zealand