War realities shift Australian view on Britain and Malaya
The piece argues that total war and recent events reveal Britain's defeats before the last battle, highlighting Malaya's collapse as Japanese forces seize airfields and overwhelm outdated British planes. It criticizes leadership complacency and calls for tougher, more imaginative wartime guidance to mobilize Australian civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Europe
Malaya
Singapore
Penang
Tov
Local V D C Parade Aimed At Sunday Field Event
A Sunday field parade will be held for Local and General V D C members and those interested in the V D C are asked to gather at 8.45 am. District residents are reminded that vacancies remain in the unit and details may be obtained from leader Mr T F Christie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.D.C
T. F. Christie
Annual meeting of rate gers in Toodyay Road Chambers
On Tuesday February 24 at 8 30 p m the annual meeting of rate gers will be held in the Road Chambers Toodyay. The financial statement and the Government Audit Inspector's report will be presented. Further particulars appear in the advertising columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Board
Stirling Terrace
Toodyay
Toodyay Red Cross
C.W.A. Hall
Farewell gathering for Don Lee and family in Toodyay
A small group held a goodbye gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K D Lee Toodyay on Saturday evening for Don and Mrs Lee who depart Sunday for Victoria Park where Don has secured work. Attendees included D Chapman K Lee J Williams E Fleay S Ferguson and others. This week visitors to Toodyay include Mr and Mrs Vern Ellery and infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. D. Lee
Toodyay
Don
Victoria Park
D. Chapman
K. Lee
J. Williams
E. Fleay
Pte. S. Ferguson
Messrs
F. Geary
D. Kingston
D. Lear
M. Leeder
E. Patten
K. Thompson
Mrs. Vern
Ellery and
Infant
Australia must unite for wartime efficiency and sacrifice
Editorial urges Australians to abandon self interest and sectionalism, adopt Curtin’s “Work or fight” stance, and support wartime production and government regulations. It warns that selfishness could hinder national effort but believes Australian men can rise with strong leadership and unity aided by allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Australia
Russia
Personal Pars in Toodyay Weekly Social Notes
Porry notes Mr G Jefferys and Mr B Murphy entered military camp this week. Miss Azel Wroth seen arriving back in Toodyay on Tue last. Mrs S T Lloyd left for Bunbury and Perth. Newcomers include Miss Gavin and H Hill of Calingiri. E Donegan returned Monday after Perth holiday. Mrs M G Gadsdon back at Key Farm after Rockingham break. Daphne Ellery of Perth visited Toodyay. Congrats to Mr and Mrs L Beales of Chittering on birth of a son. Mrs Beales was formerly Miss Shirley Herrod. H Hall farewelled from Toodyay rail gang. pipe gift sentinel of esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodyay
Azel Wroth
M. G. Gadsdon
Key Farm
Rockingham
Daphne Ellery
Perth
Mrs. E. Ellery
New Navy comedy leads screen lineup with Abbott and Costello
On Friday Saturday and Monday evenings Bud Abbott Lou Costello in In the Navy with the Andrew Sisters Claire Dodd and Dick Foran. Titled Tugboat Annie Sails Again features Marjorie Rambeau with Alan Hale Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Abbey
Lou Costello
Dick Powell
Andrew Sisters
Claire Dodd
Dick Foran
Uncle Sam
Buck
Annie
Captain Bullwinkle
Marjorie Rambeau
Alan Hale
Ronald Kreggan
Jane Wyman
Australian Prisoners and Internees in Japan
Arrangements were made to cable the names and camp addresses of Australians taken prisoner by the Japanese or interned civilians to the Commonwealth via the International Red Cross. When received, details would be notified to next of kin by the appropriate Australian service or External Affairs, with a POW information bureau in Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
International Red Cross
Geneva
Commonwealth
Australia
Army
Forde
Navy
Air
Department of External Affairs
Era
Tokyya
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Gart
H Swell CO. OF Australia Ltd
Coldsbrouch Mort & CO. Ltd
Capitol Gardens, Northam
Trust
Buck Privates
Bud Abbott
and Don Costello
Claire Deodd
Butch and
Buddy—Condos Brothers
PRUS
Capt. Buttch
Saturday Evening Post
Ronald Reggan
Jane Wyman Catest Foe
Gustealian and
Owencas Menarcele
THE
Newcastle
Doodyay
Sopolar
H. R. Rayner & Son
Toopway
NY Paul
McKay
A, Lloyd & CO
Stirling Tce
B. B. Sanderson
P.O
R Sanderson
R. J. Spencer
Toud Yay
Mr. G. R. D. Sanders
Northam
Toodyay Road Board
Onpex
Buarp
Chas. Alday
Bacon Pig Market
Elder, Smith and Co. Ltd
Pearson Lyon & Co
A. J. Wright
Freemasons’ Hotel
Patricia Chidlow
Mgrs. Sale’s
Fitzgerald
Anglican
Toopyay
Clackline
Ifjednay
V.D.C. Activities
Porry
Mr. G. Jefferys
Mr. B. Murphy
S. T. Lloyd
Bunbury
Gavin and
H. Hill
Calingiri
E. Donegan
Fettler H. Hall
Ore
Capitol Gardens
Savin Iy
Fitzgerald Street
Peters & Co
Victoria Hotel
House For
Geo. Charlton
Lior
Toodyay Cash Stores Ltd
Texas Company Ltd
Wigmores Ltd
Hot Point Radios
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
Toppyay Cash Stores Ltd
Fhe” Gift Shop
Toodyay Newsacency
James F. Ellery
Rail
Elkeinie Licht Ty
Horasp Goth
E. Wing
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