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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary ad shows a clearance offer for coats and gloves in blue and fawn tones. Mentions sizes and a low price of 81, with unclear brand names and dates.
The article details wartime measures including militia training, engineering trade shifts, and trainee releases. It notes figures on costs and manpower, with reference to Canada, Wales, and Australian training efforts, and mentions government ministers and policy actions affecting apprentices and skilled workers.
Sir Donald Cameron, chairman of the Royal Australia Air Force Recruiting Drive Committee, urged public backing for the Empire Air Training scheme. He emphasized the need to mobilize every citizen and noted the lowest rank of air crew and potential allowances for service, including pay if married and child allowances. He described the program as essential to keep reserve air forces supplied and the war effort progressing.
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