Australians Shine in Palestine War Effort
Despatch from Prom Inn reports Acting Official War Correspondent Fitchett praising Australian troops in Palestine. He notes their discipline, cordial relations with Arabs, and efficient policing reducing unrest. The article highlights the Australians integrating into daily life, improving British opinion, and forging a lasting Australianised presence across southern Palestine.
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Britain's New Budget Taxes Raise Rates Across Incomes and Goods
Britain introduces higher income taxes with standard rate up to 8/6 and surtax on higher incomes, a peak rate after 20 000, estates levy raised, beer and tobacco duties increased, wine taxes up, and special charges on entertainment. Dominion preference retained with new luminary taxes and wholesale to retail pricing changes.
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Liverpool Mersey Docks Stand Firm in War Time
The Mersey port rides the wartime wave as Britain’s key outlet to the United States and Canada, with docks stretching 20 miles and vast shipping yards. Fleet lines such as Cunard and White Star anchor Liverpool’s economy while shipbuilders at Birkenhead watch over a cosmopolitan waterfront alive with grain, sugar, and exotic cargos.
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Tasmanian Pigs Campaign Aims for British Trade Capture
Tasmanian authorities unveil a loan program to expand pig production with long repayment terms and low interest to seize a larger share of Great Britain's pork imports. The State Meat Board notes Tasmania supports about 43 000 pigs versus Denmark's 216 pigs per 100 dairy cows, with potential export plans targeting 60 000 pigs annually.
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Germany Calls Up More Airmen in Wartime Appeals
A recent broadcast urged German youths with adventurous spirit to train as pilots and airgunners. The Fuhrer issued a decree upgrading air force engineering staff to officer rank with the suffix ing. Matriculated youths become Fahnenjunkerling in the air force.
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Roll of Honour enlistment list for Gloucester district
The Gloucester district roll lists men who have enlisted and passed medical exams, with notes inviting authentic corrections. It names numerous individuals across Gloucester, Invergordon, Copeland, Barrington, and surrounding areas, including Royal Australian Navy personnel and those serving in Madagascar. The notice requests updates, corrections, and full names and addresses for proper recording.
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Australians at Home in a War Camp City
London July 26 official war correspondent Kenneth Slessor writes from a British camp where Australian troops have transformed bare fields into a suburb of camouflaged tents and bungalows. The camp features tarred roads telegraph wires and street signs with an officers mess like a London hotel. Evacuated children from London add a poignant note as a local kiddie prayers for mother and father amid the German threat.
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