War facts in brief Britain’s wartime expenditure and Australian exports
Britain’s war expenditure stands at 13,250,000 pounds daily. Australian food exports through 194? total 240,000,000 pounds, nearly half to Britain with other shipments to the South-West, South Pacific, and India. Through March last, the Royal Australian Navy reports 2,306 casualties: 1,201 killed, 532 missing, 345 POWs, 250 wounded. Australian soldiers earned 3,919 decorations, including eleven Victoria Crosses by 10 June.
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Britain
Australia
South-West
South Pacific
India
Royal Australian Navy
V.c.’S
Rights of Way and Road Courtesy Remain Key to Safety
The Road Safety Council notes many drivers firmly insist on the right of way, yet road accident lists show well intentioned men killed due to rigid adherence. William Jay is cited as an example of fatal outcome from such pride in possession of the right of way. Common sense and courtesy can prevent crashes.
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Council
Gol. HW
A. Youden
Iit
William
Jay
Four Points of a Good Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement proclaims a cough remedy named HEENZO or HEENIQO with four qualities speed, safety for all ages, economy, and pleasant taste. It claims a bottle of concentrated prep yields a pint when diluted, suitable for coughs colds croup bronchitis sore throat and influenza.
Japanese prisoners misled by wartime propaganda
A report describes Japanese soldiers on Noemfoor Island believing Australia would remain in Japanese hands. Correspondents note the prisoners were convinced of victory and insisted on Australia’s fall despite failures in New Guinea campaigns.
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Noemfoor Island
Dutch New, Guinea
Australia
New
The Primary Producer and the Referendum
Special Article by Attorney General Dr Hi Vv Evatt argues the postwar economy needs extended Commonwealth powers for orderly marketing of primary products. He stresses war-time stabilisation benefited wheat and producers, and that referendum powers would secure future income, prices, and national planning.
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Right
Hi. Vv. Evatt
United Nations
Commonwealth
Australia
Curtin
Conneill
High Court
Privy Council
James
Prim
Aneust
Avery
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A. C. Veness & Sons
Manilla
Geel
Gussey
Winesire
Sydney
A.B.C
Shell; “S Vlee
Atlunga Barraba, Tamworth
Shell Windmill
Shell Transmission
Shell Motor Oil Sia
Doug Frost
Defiance Blowfly Oil
M. C. Mackenzie & Sons Pty. Ltd
L. J. O’sheare White Pty. Ltd
A. G. Walker T, J. Treloar & Co. Pty. Ltd
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