Queensland Girls Urged to Refuse Uniformed Recruitment
A Brisbane message urges Queensland girls to refrain from dating men who should be in uniform, a call tied to a rally led by General Sir Harry Chauvel. The piece questions uniform choices, mocks political plans, and notes wartime debates, including Labour’s role and fuel-saving measures like motorcycle use in the military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Brisbane
Harry Chauvel
Returned — Soldiers' Volunteer Defence Corps
Australia
Claremont Council
Western Command
England
200 000 Drums Sought for Australia War Effort
Army urgently needs 200000 empty 44 gallon drums. Holders must return drums to nearest oil depot now. Steel saved from drum output supports tanks and artillery, so motorists farmers and traders are urged to contribute promptly to Australia’s war material needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
McPhides
Jones Faces Cheating Accusation In Local Racket
Fragmentary text portrays Jones accused in a cheating scheme with hens and a coach. Vague lines reference attempts to improve methods and public skepticism about outcomes. The snippet hints at dishonesty claims but lacks concrete events or names.
Questioning Proof That the World Is Round
A reader asks how to prove the Earth is round, noting skepticism about global shape. The query discusses methods and the idea of seeking evidence rather than relying on accepted beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Pink Pills Claim Clear Skin For Anemic Women
An Australian woman from Albert Park Victoria describes shame over a blotchy pimply skin and two years of poor blood. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills after advice from her mother and reports improved health and fading blemishes. The ad touts benefits for nerves and the whole system and urges chemists and stores to supply the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Albert Park
Victoria
Dr. Williams
Women in Uniform Face War Perils with Cool Courage
A Department of Information feature highlights the bravery of women in the ATS WAAF WRNS and auxiliary services. It recalls acts from the London fire service ambulance workers and telephone operators who kept critical communications alive during raids. Specific heroines include Sergeant Joan Mortimer Assistant Section Chief Elizabeth Henderson and Sergeant Helen Turner who each faced danger yet continued their duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary Fire Service
Ambulance Service
Air Raid Precautions Organisation
WAAF
Royal Naval Service
London
Wualasp
Joan Mortimer
Bheer Elspeth Henderson
Edinburgh University
Helen Emily Turner
Royal Flying Corps
Mortimer
Northam
Jurendine
Tom Parkinson
New Seasan
Australorps
Three-wheeler offers cheaper travel option
The speaker touts a three-wheeler as a cost saving alternative to cars, claiming it can run for about one third the price. It emphasizes affordability and practical use for daily transport.
Local Buying and Empire Shopping Week Reflections
Perth discusses Empire Shopping Week, shipping hurts overseas sales, calls for local production and WA producers first, Australian products second, afterwar trade think. The writer notes self sufficiency as limited and urges solving needs with domestic output.
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Perth
Australia
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LET
Splendid Cartoons Service
Dept. Financglal Information
Dalgety
H. B. Brady Coy.ltd
Charles & Aberdeen
Lts
West Perth
Brady
Fremantle
Queen Street
Katanning
Taylor Street
Kalgoorlie
Lionel
McDonald
Phous
Kal- Northam
Gardiner and
Fitegereld
Bridgetown
Ethel Street
Judex
Bob Menzies
Jack Curtin
Labour
Army
Aeed Rema Leeeeeny
Oil Industry Cartel
Italian
Libya
Commonwealth Department of Information
Cheatin’ the Hen
Jones
Rome
Woo
Manwarme
Hardie
Sele Manufacter Era Ames Hardie & Coy
LTB
Riverywale
Hardie's
Ane
Autoc
W. Drabble Ltd
Murray Street
AND
Claremont
de Witt
David Carnock
Ats
Waafs
Wrens
Auxiliary Territorial Service
Women’s Auxiliary Air Force
Women
Air Force
Provinces
Henderson
Turner
Howe
Keww
Elspeth Henderson
Dept. of Information
Jake Eno
Eno
ENOS
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Pearte Bose
W.B.C. Or
Bartlett
Winter Nelis
Josephine de Malines
Packham’s
John Brunning & Sons
Somerville Nurseries
Somerville, Victoria, Australis
Our Country
Enemrse Ma
United Press
Hay Street
Ama
H. C. Gibbons
Philliprd
Kalamunda
Apply United Press Ltd
Haystreet
Albany Main Road
Victoria Park
B. Woodhouse
Albany Road
United Press Ltd
V.P
J. Smart
Meeencroe
J. Meencroe
Stirling Salvage Yards
Stirling Street
King Edward Hotel
Dr. Hay & Pier Streets
Aquors
M. Bannan
Royal Hotel
Wellington
Coombe, & Fletcher
Melbourne
Wentworth Corner
William Sid Murray Streste
MB. Thomas
Tel
Bissa
George Carter
Hotel Australia
Cestral
G.P
Frank Guilpoyle
R. A. Rodgers
Burnside Poultry Farm
Hale Road
Forrestfeld
Bellevue
Glendenning & CO
James Goss
William Street
H. Victor
Dunedin Street
Mt. Hawthorn
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