Australia completes large workshops and new air stations
Acting Minister Sir Frederick Stewart said preliminary work is on a timed schedule with large area workshops now finished in New South Wales Victoria and South Australia and a Spotswood storehouse completed. Two main assembly plants at Mascot and Fishermen's Bend rise, with materials arriving per programme. A special Australia House unit coordinates purchase and shipment. Mal Deurne central unit has arranged contracts, while two air frames are ordered and one is en route. Five new RAAF stations will be ready by year end including Rathmines Wagga Canberra Townsville Amberley. building starts early next year with tenders due January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Spotswood
Mascot
Sydney
Fishermen's Bend
Australia
Air Ministry
England
Australia House
Mal Deurne
B Dow
Baanfort
Goma
RAAF
Rathmines
Lake MacQuarie
Wargo Flying Training School
Canberra
Townsville
Amberley
QML
Foll
Wagga
Censorship Returns in Soviet Union Press Despatches
London dispatch notes the Soviet government reinstates censorship on foreign press despatches after March abolition. Moscow AP staff report restricted reporting, with reprimands for despatches displeasing the regime, and foresee a decline in Russia news as censorship tightens further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
London
Haa
Moscow
Associated Press of America
Russia
Germany
Britain
France
United States
Rainfall tallies for Quirindi reach 1728 pints this year
The Quirindi district notes 1728 pints of rain since records began five years ago in the present year. Monthly totals are listed as January 265, February nil, March 437, April 14, May 4, June 187, July 61, August 107, September 21, October 168, November 243, December 4.
Melting Pot Reflections on 1939 World War Events
Fragmented reminiscence surveys 1939 European aggression from Italy’s Albania invasion to Poland’s partition and Britain’s naval dominance. It notes Mussolini, Hitler, and the shift in global power, with references to Australia’s wartime stance, the sinking of ships, and the broader fallout across Europe as nations mobilize, plus a closing personal anecdote about a flag gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Albania
Zog
Geraldine
Mussolini
Britain
France
Tyronnia
Greece
Titler
Csechoslovakia
Danzig
Herr Henlein
Free City
Reich
Poland
Russia
War Contracts Police Board Granted Wide Powers
The Federal Government forms a War Contracts Police Board with broad authority to inspect premises, study manufacturing procedures, and ensure economical handling of defence supply production. Chairman Essitteton Lewis leads, with Sir George Pearce and Norman Myer as members, empowered to delegate to states and appoint an Inspector General. The board aims to oversee contracts, stock control, accounting, and by products disposal across Army Navy Air and supply departments. Local state committees may be appointed to administer matters and carry out delegated duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Business Administration
Essitteton Lewis
George Pearce
Norman Myer
Army
Navy
Fire destroys shops in Galkey near Toowoomba
A Saturday blaze gutted three business premises and two empty shacks at Galkey near Toowoomba. H G Kathe grocery store and a bald dress salon were ruined, along with a machinery shop owned by Shennan who also ran the hairdressing salon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Galkey
Toowoomba
H. G Kathe
E. and
G. Besker
OR. Shennan
Shennan
Recruits for R A A F Sydney Enlistment Push
In Sydney RAAC wartime efforts report a flood of inquiries from men wishing to enlist for training in wireless and filler operator roles. Over 200 men are expected to be sent to Mehmanid transit camp next week for a month of drill before assignment to technical colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
RAAC
Leper Doctor Joins Mission Work in Africa
Dr Joan Lamplugh of Moseley Birmingham resigns her general practice to serve at a leprosy mission in Chilubaland Lake Tangyelo Northern Rhodesia. She will paddle from island to island with four African workers, diagnose illnesses dispense medicines and perform operations, as the sole English speaking medic among a small white contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joan Lamplugh
Moseley
Birmingham
Chilubleland
Lake Tangwelo
Northern Rhodesia
Lamplush
Sin
Hae
Ordordias
New Squadrons Formed By War Department
The War Department orders the creation of 42 new Army Air Corps squadrons, each with six to 160 planes. The units will be stationed by February 1 in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Canal Zone, Hawaii, and Alaska, including bombardment, pursuit, reconnaissance and observation roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Washington
War Department
Army Air Corps
United States
Puerto Rico
Canaldong
Haawaii
Alaska
Corpa
Three New Members Appointed to Australian Broadcasting Commission
The Postmaster General announced three new members for a one year term on the Australian Broadcasting Commission. New appointees include Charles Edward Maybe of Melbourne as vice chairman, Richard James Files Boyar of Durgiin Station Morven Queensland, and Sincrair James McGibbon of Perth._existing members’ terms expire. existing vice chairman Herbert Brookes and others to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Australian Broadcasting Commission
W. J. Cleary
Claude Couchmann
Charles Edward Mgby
Melbourne
Richard James Files Boyar
Grastey
Durgiin
Morven
QueensIan
Sincrair James McGibbon
Perth
Hardyon
Mosera
Herbert Brookes
R. B. Orchard
J. W. Hito
Ta Commission
Largs Dance At School Of Arts Largs
A large crowd attended the dance at Largs School of Arts on Thursday night organized by members of the committee. Visitors came from nearby districts and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. Mrs A Comerford provided delicious by Messieurs, Mr S Adamson was MC. Supper served by ladies. Notables visiting included A L Bird, Beatrice Crow from Sydney, and Haney family at Hawkesbury River. Weather rough with strong easterly breeze. water supplies running low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Largs
Dietrng
Len Crouch
Beatrice Crow
Sydney
Dave Crow
Lares
Hawkesbury River
Haney
GC. Knox
Jewellery Found Worth £400 In Katoomba Road
A canvas bag containing about £400 worth of jewellery was found on the road in Lovellatroot by tourist William Dodd of Concord West and Jack Brown of Katoomba. They identified the owner, Mrs. Byere of Sydney, from an advertisement, as she drove to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katgoomba
Lovellatroot
William Dodd
Concord West
Jack Brown
Katoomba
Byere
Sydney
Aboriginal clashes on Arnhem Land coast near Goulburn Island
Reports say several aborigines have died in intertribal fighting along the Arnhem Land coast near Goulburn Island, 230 miles from Darwin. Authorities fear further outbreaks and have requested government intervention while patrol ship Kuru heads toward the island with Constable Stokes to collect witnesses and combatants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Arnhem Land
Goulburnsland
Goulurn Island
Ami
Loten- Hon
John Stokes
WBA
Bieho
Stokes
Goulburn Island
Kentish
Buses Supplant Trams In Sydney Transport Plans
The Sydney tram and road transport department reports a push to replace trams with buses in the new year. A new bus type is being developed to suit local conditions and 93 double decker buses were bought this year at £211,928, with 60 more ordered at £ LOIAT. Total metro passengers exceeded 550 million with buses, trams, railways and marine services contributing shares. combined department services carried 338,792,000 passengers and earnings reached £4,429,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Corry Slenmere
New wharf to defend Darwin announced
Defence of Darwin in Canberra reports a new wharf will be built at Darwin to protect against attack. Senator Fell, Minister for the Interior, said the project costs £56,029 and will start immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Booma
Darwin
Fell
Death recalls great romance of stage couple Genee and Isitt
London dispatch recalls the 1910 marriage of Adeline Genee and Frank Seymour Isitt. Genee, prima ballerina of the Empire Theatre, retired in 1914 at age 32 after thirteen years of celebrated dance. The Duke of Newcastle gave her away and Queen Alexandra sent diamonds. they later lived apart after tours and her retirement from performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rustington-on-Sea
Sussex
Frank Seymour Isitt
Adeline Genee
Empire Theatre
Leicester Square
Frank Isitt
Empire Stage
Duke of Newcastle
Queen Alexandra
America
Australia
Genee
Charity
Newcastle Year Review Shows Building Values Rise
The Greater Newcastle Council authorised building work worth £646,801 in 1839, down from £1,072,742 in 1930s figures, with more applications despite lower estimated values. The year’s total included £558,206 new dwellings, £142,262 new commercial buildings, and £68,215 other works, plus £93,099 for alterations. Principal projects listed include structures on King and Watt streets, Wallsend Hospital additions, Commonwealth Steel updates, and other local sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Greater Newcastle Council
Mate
King and Watt Streets
Wallsend Hospital
Mayfield
Cricketers’ Army
Cook's Hill
Bank of Nsw
Dink Corner
Hamilton Telephone Exchange
Glestric
N.r.ma
Mine Manager's Death in Malay States
A notice reports the death of Bernard Marold, once a mine manager in the Malay States. He previously worked as a miner at Aberdara, earned the mine manager's certificate, and later served in Tiolas during the war with the ALF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wer
Cenahock
Bernard Marold
Maine
Aberdara
Tle
Tialas
ALF
Property listings and valuations in Brooksstreet area
A fragmented OCR list shows various properties and valuations across Brooksstreet Gaak'a Hill and surrounding districts. Notable entries include J Clark flats at £6600, Seolis Hats at £1000, Bank of Austyalusix in Hamilton at £5800, Sussinan'e shops on Huntoy Street at £6000, Commonwealth Oxy Coy BX Loguineh at £4550, Halls residence in New Brambton at £4500, Hunter-straoch developments at £24000, and several extensions and premises valued between £3840 and £9674.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clark
Brooksstreet
Gaak'a Hill
Seoli
Larkway Avenage
Bank of Austyalusix
Hamilton
Sussinan'e
Huntoy Street
Commonwealth Oxy
Bulliing Society
Hunter-straoh
Stewarta and Lipgila
Newcastle and Saburtlan Cooperative Co
Hunter Arrest
No Flags Restrictions On Communist Meetings In Domain
Government spokesman Deputy Premier Bruxner announced tighter controls after the December 4 disturbance in the Sydney Domain. Police will station an officer at all gatherings, warn exhibition organizers, and seize any offensive flags or emblems to prevent provocation or unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sydney Domain
Avaxnor
Palice
2Nd Alt
Communiacs
Palleo
Farewell for Driver Ward at Hawthorne Hall
A Wednesday farewell at Hawthorne Hall honored Driver Wi Ward before his overseas service with the ALS. Speakers praised his qualities, a wristlet watch and wallet of notes were given, and Morpeth Ladies Patriotic League presented a comforts parcel. Community music and singing followed with supper and Auld Lang Syne. Progress on Circular Quay remodelling continued, with the Monty ferry wharf due to service in January and No. 4 and No. 5 wharves under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne Hall
Wi Ward
The
ALS
Andrina Strentwera
Christmas Bush
Parish
Driver Ward
Roy
G. Lyane
Mears
G. Sante
J. O'Keafe
Ray
G. Byane
Mies W. Parle
Indies
Circular Quay
Monty Ferry
Bost Servicw
The Radio That Hitler Fears Feature Advertised
A radio feature titled The Radio That Hitler Fears is promoted by Port Pilla as part of Word Pills. It touts a secret Liberty Station in Germany that Hitler cannot locate and lists broadcast times across stations 2HR West Maitland 9 pm 2HD Newcastle 7.45 pm PAM Tamworth 7.45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Tadio
Hitler Pears
Germany
Hitler
Port Pilla
West Maitland
Newcastle
Tamworth
Eccleston Weather and Community News Highlight Local Events
The Eccleston report notes hot dry weather with strong winds and hail records. A Christmas decoration contest featured a Tay ants girl gift and a concert by local performers. Community notices cover social events, sports matches, and remarks by residents about local leadership and upcoming travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eccleston
Tenaency
Sim Sivyee
Postansler
Eccleston Informa Wat
Tay Ants Girl Citizens' Association
Wasield
Uke Teneher
Mie
Geo
Stantor
Sania
Alaheny Hopson
Buttio
Mra
Ona Agate TiWigie
Dudia
Pillista
Widetrae
Sabotage Evidence Placed Before Federal Grand Jury
In New York on December 29 evidence of sabotage in United States automobile and motion picture factories on behalf of fore countries will be presented to a federal grand jury starting inquiry on January. The panel was appointed to investigate espionage and anti Semitism and the protection afforded to prominent Communists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
New York
Uniti
Arerint Federal Grand Jury
Jomrney
Forem Anents
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REALE
Sir Frederick Stewart
Lee
Sir Frederick Stewarts
Quirindi
Mr. Menities
Athénia
Royer Oak
Waa
Unita
Royal Navy
Graf Gpee
Nogl
Bottlesp
Tltler
Berlin
Dominions
Cinta
India
Europe
Finland
Moncow
Finloo
Chita Sill
Peland
Japan
Hostiltias
Ching al Tonist
On Din
Rome
Bing
U.S
Columbus
Virginian
Tuscalooss
Bermuda
Federal Board
Queensland
R.A.A.F
U.S.A
ABC
Tughy
Messrs
Warrega Graziers'Association
United Graziers’ Association of Queensland
Grasiers’ Federal Gownell
Assembly
League of Nations
Graziers’ Federal Council
International Chamber of Commerce
Copenhagen
International Chamber of Agriculture
Dresden
Australian Wool Board
Boyer
Mr. McGibbon
Istitute of Chartered Accountants
S&s. J. McGibbon and Co, Accountants
Rotary Internatal
Rotary Organisation
Othr
School of Arts
Tramsport and Tramways
Werle
Bruxner
Garmmissioner
AmerKay
Lresmler
Wallalong
W. Ward
Ford
Tooth's
Uc FE
Mth Oy
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