Pacific Naval Might Voluntary Enlistment as Privilege
In 1941 the Imperial Japanese Navy holds parity or slight inferiority to the United States Pacific Fleet in capital ships, with Japan operating battleships and growing air power while the U S fleet fields numerous battleships, aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers and submarines. The piece argues for universal voluntary enlistment, urging Australians to join the Allied effort, stressing democracy, duty, and the urgent need to build forces to defeat aggression this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Japanese Navy
United States Pacific
Japan
Hiel
United States
Temodor
Panama Canal
Guam
Tutuila
Australia
ALF
Horse race meeting at Krambach June 14 charity event
A race meeting for all classes of horses plus a £50 aside match race is set for Krambach on Saturday June 14. Proceeds will support the Red Cross and War Comforts funds. Entries by phone to 34 Krambach.
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Krambach
Red Cross
War Comforts
Through American Eyes and Other Odds Ends
A fragmentary selection quotes Howard Brubaker on Irish neutrality, contrasts card games and bridge with three playing methods, and notes social host prowess. It mentions Italian Navy rumors tied to a Nobel Peace Prize, reflecting varied 20th century cultural snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Brubaker
The
New Yorker
Commercial Fortnightly Cattle Sale Report
A strong turnout and brisk bidding marked the Fortnightly Cattle Sale led by W E Sparkes Ger 1 Pty Ltd. Grahame Bros sold 17 cows and calves at 8 10, King Bros multiple cows, Archinal heifers, and J Grahame 7 cows at 3 12. Homebush Stock Sales Sydney and Gloucester yarded heavy cattle with prices largely steady to firmer, bulls and vealers strong, while pigs and calves also sold well amid solid demand and high competition. Areas include Pitt Son and Badgery Luk in Sydney and Winchcombe Carson in Gloucester with notable price ranges for vealers, cows, steers, and bullocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Archinal
H. J. Channel
W. Sansom
Jin. Merchant
J. Grahame
Homebush
Sydney
Pitt, Son and
Badgery Luk
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Gloucester
AU Winchcombe
Carson
Cobark Pastoral Co
W. A. Moore
Bundock
L. Hooke
Uungog
A. Campbell
Power kerosene restrictions warning issued by board
The State Liquid Fuel Board warns that licences will be cancelled for using power kerosene in road vehicles without a special permit. The controller, J E England, notes noncompliance in air and motor vehicle cases and reiterates prohibitions from regulations gazetted in 1940 and 1941, including sale restrictions to permit holders only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Liquid Fuel Board
J. E. England
Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board
Enrolment for Military Service for Home Defence
Notice directs unmarried men born 1 July 1906 to 30 June 1921 and aged 19 to 33 between 1 July 1939 and 20 June 1940 to enrol for Home Defence service. Exemptions apply for non citizens, non residents, certain officials, existing service members, and those already registered. Registration is Australia-wide with medical exams, forms, and notices by post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Atea
Bath
Local elections may occur earlier than December says Gazette
The Wauchope Gazette reports that Major GD, Mitchel, MC, DCM, member for Osley, indicates a strong possibility of local government elections being held earlier than the usual December month.
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Wauchope "Gazette
Gd, Mitchel, MC
DCM
Osley
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Pacific Naval Mighty
Francis McMurtrie
Lloyd Speaks
AJLF
Britain
Bieriot
News Chronicle
London
Saturday Evening Post
Gloucester Hotel
MRS
F. M
Yes
Clem Walsh
ST. Gloucester
See Street & Parish Pty. Ltd
Now
Ec.c
Henderson
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