Army opens enlistment to older and less fit men
The Army Minister announced broadened enlistment rules allowing men under 34 to join full time, and extending eligibility for trades, specialists, and ex servicemen up to ages 43 for regular service. RAR and RASR options offer three year terms with gratuities on discharge. emphasis remains on fit men under 30 for field units, but shortages require broader intake.
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Mr. Prancis
Ar.a
Regular Army
Special Reserve
RAR
RASR
ARA
Defence Forces
Francis
Watersiders split over New Zealand ships action sparks Canberra debate
Canberra analysis centers on the Melbourne watersiders vote to blacklist New Zealand ships and back subsidies to Tasman strikers. Jim Healy and ACTU tensions color Cabinet talks as government weighs anti Communist pressure, Labor unity, and possible deportation power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watersiders
Canberra
New Zealand
Australia
Melbourne
ACTU
Jim
Menaes
Act
Labor
Harold Holt
Albert Monk
N.S.W
Holt
Monk
Tories
Arthur Calwell
Healy
Jim Healy
Menzies
Commonwealth
Chifley
Gabinel
Twelfth Security Loan Drives Australia’s National Development
A long summary notes the Twelfth Security Loan of 40 million pounds closing on June 12 and past Commonwealth Loans Organisation achievements since 1940, including 4.5 billion pounds raised for national development and defense. It mentions Mr. B. J. Hyward and planned use for services across Commonwealth and States. Also references notices for electors who missed recent federal votes and a cautionary tale about a Mudgee to Dubbo trip where drivers fueled a Buick with kerosene, causing engine trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Menzies
Frehchmien
Artie Padden
Dy'Salvador di Madariaga
Capitalyas
Thesday
CommonWealth Loans
Commonwealth Loans' Organisation
Australia
Commonwealth
B. 3. Hyward
Dans
Mudgee
Dubbo
Rus
Liquor policy shift for Aboriginal ex servicemen debate
A new temporary suspension of liquor sales to Aborigines follows representations from the RSL. The policy named ERA Emancipation Rehabilitation Assimilation aims to curb drinking while arguing that ex servicemen like Albert Namadji va and Harold Blair deserve fair treatment. officials acknowledge issues at licensed premises and consider repeal if the measure succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.sl
Hyatt
RSL
Repre- Sentatives
Mr. Vate
Thach
King’s Birthday Holiday Calendars Cause Quartet Confusion
Some calendars list the King’s birthday holiday on 118th June while others show a different date. The correct version remains unclear to readers due to inconsistent calendar entries and misprints.
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Tek
Pyeea
Chamberlain
McHanical
Eng
Sole N.S.W
Moffat-Virtue Ltd
Epsom Road
Rosebary
N.w
J. T. Robertson &Co
Manilla
Qeto
Benigh
Britain
Queensland
Argyll and Sutherlad
Labor Party
Hitler
Moscow
Owen Dixon
Thomas Gordon
Taviat
Clurch
Tim
Gundy
Turkey
Bega
the Country Producers Selling Co. Ltd
Inridge Street
Sydney
G. C. Parnham, Motaring Directo
Thee. Hoover
Clifton’s ‘Pty. Ltd
Digby Morton
Cooper
A.C. Veness & Son
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