Fifteen Points on Petrol Saving at Canberra Conference
Sir Ernest Fisk announced government aims to urge prudent vehicle use and efficiency at the Canberra Petrol Conference. Mr Bennett lists fifteen technical tips for motorists including smooth driving, moderate speeds, spark and timing checks, clean filters, proper carburetor settings, correct lubrication, correct tyre pressures, minimal idling, and regular engine tuning to improve petrol economy.
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Canbberra
Emmest Fisk
Ernest Fisk
J. Bennett
Atom Petrol
Right man for recruiting General Lloyd to lead recruiting
Australia on the brink of war rallies behind Brigadier General Lloyd as the prime figure to marshal conscripts. Described as a disciplined, charismatic leader who knows soldiers from the inside, Lloyd is praised for his ability to inspire pride, discipline, and mass mobilization across the Commonwealth.
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Lloyd
Royal Australian Fick Artillery
Armistics
ALF
Fron
Gallipoli
France
Belgium
D.S.O
CMG
CVO
Serbia
Fie
Flanders
AILF
Riley
A.lf
Army
Australia
Activery
Staff College
Quetta
Australis
India
Staity
Commonwealth
Hind
H.W. Lloyd
Roll of Honour Adds Names to Sixth Division Abroad
List of names of soldiers and air force personnel, mostly from Gloucester and surrounding towns, who sailed with the Sixth Division and are abroad or awaiting call up. Includes many individuals from Belbora, Barrington, Copeland, Invergordon, Gloucester, and nearby communities, with notes on medical exams and enlistment processes.
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Ina
Cutt Patt
Belbora
Pualé
Barrington
Sth
M. J. Kennedy
Bucca Wauka
Max Hayter
Gloucester
M. G. Willis
R. T. K. Watson
Invergordon
M. A. Unger
J. A. Bannister
Copeland
Koeliner
Barnard River
P. W. R. Phillips
E. H. Richards
K. B. Yoole
H. Roach
H.R. McChesney
Stratford
J. Martin
Bowman
Tom Langford
George Watson
M. Shepherd
A.lf
Harry Aspinall
Cluf
J. Gordon
J. A. McRae
M. Berry
Frank Monro
Herb
P. Rudkin
Bernico
W. Knowles
Peter Koellner
R. Laurie Rawdon Vale
Greenaway
Craven
Gallagher
Les McCarthy
Upper Bowman
Gersh Mills
Frank Drinkwater
Wal Garner
J. T. Guyatt
B. P. Dawson
Norman Corbett
George A. McAlister
W. J. Drahan
T. Latham
R. Berry
Charlesworth
Lower Bowman
W. H. Redman
B. Collings
H. Belwards
D. J. Chartres
William Bates
Joseph Clarke
William James Clarke
Craven Richard Condon
Thomas Henry Lee
Thomas Peel Bilis
Alexander Brown
Lionell
Ferguson
Donald Galvin
Stanley William West
Jack Gordon Pottens
Forbesdale
Arnold Harris
Frederick Harris
Alex. W. Arkley
Fred. J. Smith
Wortesdale
Gordon M. Tape
Claude Win. Blanch
Rex Arthur Smith
Gloucester Atholl
Eade
William H. German
William J. Laurie
Rawdon Vale
Ronald B. McCarthy
Bowman Ernest A. Snape
Nigel Bagley
Fred. Hambling
Clarence Kellehear
Krambach
Sydney Fordham
William Webeck
David German
Arthur Breese
Brett
Jack Vickers
W. V. Smith
Waukivory
Stanley Eliott
Pitiochry
Rupert Robinson
William Jones
Hannaford
Kauthi
W. Turner
Percy W. German
Don Davies
Cobark
James R. Smith
Colin Hickman
Gito
Samuel H. Frost
Lindsey Neilson
James Curran
John Thomas Tull
Boom
James W. Latimore
Thomas Bleasdale
John Francis Franks
Francis Keith Hyem
Ronald W. Turner
Bruce Lane
Austin Bartlett
Craven Creek
Eric Street
Frank Fennell
G. Unicombe
L. R. Clarke
Colin Spence
Shepherd
Sam R. Smith
George A. Osmond
Thos
Lionel Dare
John F. Breese
Stanley K. Wilson
James E. Hayes
James R. Carey
Bunyah
Percival A. Lambell
Bulby Brush
Arthur Paddison
Errol H. Stone
George
John W. Thompson
Francis Foley
Robert 8. Henderson
Leslie H. Franks
Samuel A. Cox
Roy Clark
Hawin H. Franks
THF
AIR Force
B. H. Anderson
F. V. Munro
Greg. Ross
Harold Ross
Ray Dean
Jack Biddey
Fred Oldfield
Fred Hebblewhite
Don Barger
Owen Grahame
Doug. Young
Jim Davey
Jim Wratten
Carl Ralph
Australians urged to salvage waste for war effort
The Minister for Supply urged Australians to collect usable waste, focusing on ferrous scrap and waste paper. Sir Frederick advised households to gather shell copy ranges and place materials at home or on property for national use. Waste paper would save £750,000 annually in imports. waste to be moved to a central depot, sold to Australian industries, profits aiding patriotic funds and hospitals. Gloucester Shire Council established a waste collection depot at the Council Chamber.
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Moederek Stewart
Frederick
Australia
Wolill
Gloucester Shire
Council
Signs and Road Safety Warnings in Wartime NSW
Road safety advisory urges care with signs and lines on roads amid wartime conditions. Warns against vandalism of warning indicators and double lines on curves, noting spikes in accidents at signposted locations. Emphasizes pedestrians using footpaths, wearing white at night, and avoiding reckless behavior to prevent needless casualties.
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Bute
Rollis
Jada
Telephonist's Exam in Sydney Suburbs
Advertisement announces a competitive examination for a telephonist position in Sydney's northern suburbs with central posting in Martin Place. Applications close 10 July 1940, to be submitted via Commonwealth Public Service Inspector at Commonwealth Bank Buildings or local post offices. Forms available on request.
Rabbit Skin Sales in Sydney Rise on Weak Demand Processed
Rabbit skins offered at Wednesday Sydney sales showed large totals and rising prices early, with auctions closing above last week’s highs. Prices across pelts and fox varieties varied, best fox skins fetching 9 to 14 shillings per pelt and overall demand described as irregular and difficult to marshal.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Ind
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