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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1941
Page
4
Kenneth Slese reports from a war zone in Syria where Australian troops confront Baathist forces. The correspondent describes shells, battery movements, improvised trenches, and the tense fronteir around townships near a frontier with the Baath regime as Australian units engage near posts and supply lines.
A British Australian contingent in Malaya is praised by Major A I Tits Honorary Commander Bund Coane and Deputy Lord Mayor of Brisbane upon return. He notes ALP unity, strong popular support, and disciplined homefront efforts while praising soldiers and volunteers for their contributions and endurance.
A garbled account discusses Portland Boat Harbour with references to water quality, harbor protection, and sediment issues. It mentions attempts at dredging and monitoring, shoreline changes, and community concerns about infrastructure, navigation, and environmental impact.
The document discusses Navy and Air Force coordination in recruiting, noting that many applicants faced rejections due to missing qualifications. It suggests alternate pathways for eligible men and indicates a policy shift toward accepting those who meet certain criteria.
At the last sitting of the Borough Fourie Chah announced that, to protect men serving overseas, all appointments during naval or overseas service would remain temporary and treated as vacancies. Preference will be given to returned service applicants with suitable qualifications to fill positions, aligning with the motion from the Victorian branch of the USUA and adopted by the St Kilda Council.
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