General Motors Leading U.S. Aid in War Material Orders
The General Motors Corporation is playing a major role in the United States defence programme with commitments exceeding £120 million. The Allison Aero Engine Division has a £52 million order, engines for U.S. and British fighters produced at 350 monthly now rising to 1000 by November.
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U.S
Allison Aero Engine Division
Navy
General Motors
Frigidaire
A.C. Spark Plug
Saginaw
Oldsmobile Motor Works
Chevrolet
Canada
General Motors-Holden
Australia
Corporation
Automatic Generator Requires Little Care for 194 Chevrolet
The 194 Chevrolet generator supplies car electrical needs automatically with no user adjustments. It is front mounted, belt driven, and requires only light oil at two caps. If the charge indicator flutters, the regulator is functioning as the battery charges. Do not attempt adjustments. consult a Chevrolet dealer for suspected trouble.
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Chevrolet
Keep a Still Tongue About Troop Movements
A wartime appeal warns that careless chatter about troop movements costs soldiers lives. The message urges Australians to avoid sharing information about sons brothers husbands or friends in the forces to prevent dangerous gossip from sinking transports wrecking trains silencing batteries or isolating battalions.
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A.L
Jamestown Institute Annual Meeting Highlights and Finances
The Jamestown Institute held its annual meeting with President D Le Roy Boucaul and officers elected or confirmed including Vice President H K Moore and Treasurer J M Ross. The report shows income about 450 pounds with 220 from rent, 84 percent member attendance, 257 new books, 11 452 books issued, 5268 magazines issued, and membership down from 112 to 97 due to residents leaving. seven free school scholarships were awarded and no flood damage occurred.
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L. M. W. Judell
Baoks
Give Way to Ambulances and Fire Vehicles Advisories
The R A points out motorists must yield to ambulances and fire brigade vehicles with sirens. When heard, pull to the left as practicable. some drivers obstructed through centre. It clarifies that fire vehicles and related equipment are registered without fee and notes rules for unregistered private vehicles. Hot water advised for battery terminal cleaning. apply vaseline after connections are made and not before to ensure current flow.
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Periodic Inspection Advised for Pontiac Steering
The article underscores annual checks of steering mechanism wheel alignment and tyre balance to enhance safety and reduce wear. It notes modern Pontiacs withstand more road stress but benefit from dealer service using special gauges and tools. Regular inspections guard against long road shocks.
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Pontiac
Pontiae
Australian Troop Movement Gossip Urges Silence
A wartime caution urges Australians to avoid sharing any military movement details. Officials stress that careless chatter could risk lives and endanger troops by revealing strategic information.
Gladstone Defeats Laura in Boucher Shield Match at Home
Gladstone beat Laura 97 by field points in the second of five matches on the Gladstone green. Gladstone players Grubb Parsons Williamson Hawke Osman Battersby Grubb Page Hovwgh Humphins Mundy Builder White Barter Pascoe Gradock Wurst Odgers Gale Osman Battersby Williamson Hawke Runidie Mundy Parsons Hewett Laura players Amey Wurm Hammill Wakeham Smith Crump Mitchell Chandler Reichstein Wilson Lehman Fuller Rohrlach Rose Bl esing Nnaeur WER Shephard Drage Kenny Lines session details show scores of 39 for Grubb team and 35 for Mundy team. The match was held on Wednesday February 5 1941, with Gladstone securing the win on home soil.
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Walter
Wurm
Lehman
Fuller
Crump
Wakeham G
Rohrlach
Knaeurhase
Shephard
Drage
Wakeham E
Reichstein
Wilson
Amey
Chandasp
O'Shaughnessy Shield
Gladstone
B.H.A.S
Pt. Pirie
Josman
Jolly
Hough
Darwent
Jarrett
Barter
Gale
Sambell
Hewett
Mundy
B.hlva
Tucker
Arthur
Walker
Bockelberg Sarno Ae
Harker
Tucker J
Willson
Brackenritge
Webster
Ley
Hughes
White
Pascoe
Gradock
Wurst
Odgers
Osman
Battersby
Williamson
Hawke
Parsons
Hammill
Wakeham
Smith
Mitchell
Chandler
Lehman Fuller
Rose
Blesing
Nnaeur- Wer
Kenny
Lines
Make It Grow South Australia’s War Savings Certificates
South Australia reports strong public participation in War Savings Certificates drives with residents purchasing certificates through local branches and allied organizations. Officials note rising regional totals and broader community involvement across towns and cities.
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South Australia
Unclear OCR financial figures for week ending February
Fragmented numbers show totals and weekly figures such as 2,125,000 2,000,000 1,600,000 1,275,000 and 6,881,084 linked to names like Queens and other illegible entries. The exact entities and context are obscured by the OCR.
Using the Flowers to Kill Pests
An article explains pyrethrum flowers as the source of pyrethrins, noting they kill insects but are safe for humans. It describes testing methods, risks of chlorophyll extraction, and praises Shelltox from Shell Company of Australia Limited as a high content pyrethrin insecticide.
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Shelltox
Shell Company of Australia Limited
FACES AND BOOMERS A QUIRKY ANTHOLOGY OF WIT
A collection of quips and captions touching on money, manners, and modern life. It riffs on women and men, aging, and social foibles with sharp, humorous observations. Notable lines reference stony ages, gossip, and practical jests about daily routines.
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