Singapore as a global hub of air and sea power
An overview of Singapore as a strategic British fortress and transregional gateway. The text emphasizes its naval and air bases, docks, and harbours, noting £20,000,000 spent on the Selelar base, and describes the island as impregnable with robust defences. It also highlights regional alliances with the Netherlands East Indies and Australia, and the reinforced protection network across the Pacific.
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Singapore
Asia
Pacific
Stamford Raffles
China
Japan
Australia
East Indies
India
Africa
Europe
Indies
Middle East
Indian Ocean
Western Pacific
Selelar
Carden of Roses Cafe born through new Pitt Street venture
JACK MOUTZOURIS announces he has taken over the P. and B. Cafe on Pitt Street Sydney and thanks the public for past patronage. The Garden Of Moses Cafe will be carried on under his brother's management, continuing the business.
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Jack Moutzouris
Pitt St
Sydney
Whlch
Graziers Protest Endowment Tax on Wages
In a letter to the Commonwealth Minister, the Graziers Federal Council opposes a wage tax via child endowment. They favor funding from general revenue during war and warn industry levies would raise costs for woolgrowers and exporters. Premier Mair questions federal constitutional reach and warns against employer taxation.
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Commonwealth
Legislative Assembly
Mair
Mr. Mair
Empire Must Meet Further Shocks and War Saving Drive
Acting Prime Minister Mr. Fadden urges Australia to sustain momentum, fund war needs, and avoid complacency as victories raise expectations. He advocates greater forces, equipment, and money from war savings, noting active groups like Amalga mated Wireless (Asia) Ltd in Sydney. Their drive aims to £10,000 in 12 months, already halved. plant committees push stamps, plus a wheel-tuck shop, dances, contests, and sports to boost purchases. The piece also notes German forces as a customer for French champagne and the German Navy at port.
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Fadden
Australia
Amalgamated Wireless (A’sia) Ltd
Sydney
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Suitsee Garner
Jodhpurs
Garner
Comfort
H. Coote
Gloucester
Advocate
P.O
Mporta
Carden of Roses Cafe
Peter Moutzouris
Aun
Gloucester Electric Supply CO. Ltd
Child Endowment
Graziers
Golden Gate Cafe
E. Young
Karesane
Silent Knight
D.G.M
Munierall Shah
Shah
Commercial Hotel
Glou
Delft
Marion Street
Randwick
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