West Australia trip via rail fuels tourist boom
K O R notes a surge in Western Australian travel spurred by state tourism efforts. He describes comfortable train journeys from Adelaide to Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie, the Golden Mile goldfields, and vibrant towns with broad streets, hotels, and hospitality. He highlights Gold production figures, the Wallabor Plains crops, and regional scenery from the Darling Ranges to Indian Ocean foothills.
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West
Western Australia
South Australia
Commonwealth
Wallabor
Westland Express
Parkeston
Adelaide
Golden Mile
Boulder
Kalgoorlie
Goldfields
King William Street
Coolgardie
Bayley Street
Esperance Bay
Southern Cross
Realife
Darling Ranges
Indian Ocean
Western Australian
Mount Lofty Country
Darling Range
Mundaring
Ora Banda
New South Wales
Broken Hill
Light Horse Camp at Gawler Ends With Shared Thanks
After a month at Gawler the 9/28rd Light Horse Regiment returned home last Sunday. A welcome afternoon tea for those traveling to Gladstone was hosted by the Gladstone V.S.D. at the Scout Hall, with officers praising the camp’s esprit de corps and the unit’s adherence to tradition.
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Gawler
T. Harslett
9/23rd Regiment
Light Horse
One Tree Hill
Harslett
Gawler Council
Theth Cavalry Field Ambulance
J. Porter
6Th Company
W. &. Smith
Attitude Toward Friendly Aliens Outlined by Menzies
Prime Minister Menzies issued a communique to British American Cooperation in Sydney clarifying Australia's stance on friendly aliens. He notes the National Security Aliens Control Regulations distinguish enemy aliens from others and that fingerprinting is a routine identification method used in peacetime.
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Commonwealth
Mr. Menzies
Sydney
Australia
Menzies
United States
Harvest Duty Communication Guides Camp Trainee Help
A note from the Minister for Defence informs that trainees seeking harvest assistance on farms should apply to the Commanding Officer. Each case will be judged on its merits. Mr 8. McHugh MHR released the guidance for harvest work clearance.
Gladstone District Council Meets on Institute Transfer
The Gladstone District Council held a Friday, November 3, 1939 meeting with Dr. J. F. O’Neill chairing. Reports, road, fire gear, and a proposed transfer of the Gladstone Institute to the council dominated, with a poll date set for November 18 and legal steps to appoint officers and a solicitor.
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J. F. O'Neill
G. M. Black
J. R. Potter
W. Nourse
J. G. Deeble
Budge
Crs
Fort Firie Corporation
Port Pirie-Broken Hill
E. G. Baker
Highways Dept
Huddleston Road
Gladstone
District Council
Institute
R. E. Lines
Cr. Potter
Cr. Black
Cr. Deeble
R.S
S.L.A
R.8.s
Govt
Dr. Black
Mesars
R. J. Finlayson
J. P. Maddigan
Tresylva Park
Dr. Nourse
Gladstone Institute
C. Budge
Memorial Hall
B. C. Padman
Corneil
Bracegirdle Leads New RAAF Flying Graduates at Point Cook
Pilot Officer Bracegirdle, son of the Governor General’s Military and Official Secretary, graduates with the latest RAAF Flying Training School class at Point Cook. The cohort includes cadets from New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, Queensland, and Canberra, reflecting a broad national mix.
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A.I.F
Royal Australian Air Force
Point Cook
Bracegirdle
A.N
New Guinea
Australia
New South Wales
South Australia
Western Australia
Victoria
Queensland
Canberra
Gladstone Hall Rebuilding Vote Sparks Local Debate
A large ratepayer gathering in Gladstone supports transferring Institute Buildings to the District Council for a rebuilding scheme at no extra cost. A minority petition seeks a poll, highlighting distrust among some signers who were absent from the meeting and urging ratepayers to learn the facts before voting.
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Sir
Gladstone
Insurance Company
Sporting Fixtures Postponed After Rain Lashes Gladstone Club
Heavy rain on Friday forced the postponement of the Gladstone Bowling Club season opening and many cricket and tennis matches scheduled for Saturday. Weather permitting, events will be moved to tomorrow.
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Gladstone Bowling Club
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W. L. Palmer & CO
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Forgan’s
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J. & R. Forgan Limited
Crystal Brook and
Port Pirie
The
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
National Library of Australia
K.O.R
A. J. Caddy
L. D. Miell
ALF
Woodside
Mechanised Reconnaissance Regiment
6Th Division
Miell
A. Miell
Gallipoli
NEW Radio Excellence
Radiola
Bank of New South Wales
Mali
Nla.gov
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