Red Cross Shop to Open with Refreshment Rooms in Town
The Red Cross Society branches plan a shop and refreshment rooms at Mr. George Hewitt’s premises next to Plaisted’s News agency. The space, leased for 1 per week during the war, will host meals teas and home cookery on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Town ladies are urged to contribute cookery, items for sale, or gifts such as firewood and mallee roots to support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hewitt
Plaisted
Mr. Way
Hewitt
Ferguson
Kemp
Dean
Fuller
Ralph
Branch reports steady revenue and £500 sent to Headquarters
At the monthly meeting held on Tuesday the branch showed regular revenue flow with funds allocated for forwarding to Headquarters. The secretary advised that totals sent since August last reached £500. The meeting also decided to write to Mr A A Smith thanking him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hte
A. A. Smith
Labor Replies to Mr Boyle in Melbourne Letter Debate
A correspondence to Labor Notes by I G Boyle MLA criticises the Scullin Government over the Wheat Advances Act of 1930 and the Commonwealth Bank loan guarantees. The reply notes the Lyona anti Labor era and argues the Curin government improves primary producer support with a wool price rise and a new wheat stabilization plan while referencing past subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. Boyle
M.L.A
T. G. Davies
A.L.P
Avon
Scullin
Commonwealth Bank
Boyle
Lyona' Anti
TLC
Dahar
John Curin
API
Labor
Mrr. Boyle
Pringiny Proscure
Proposal Postpones Military Ball Date in Goomalling
Searcy noted a proposed grad Military Ball in Goomalling on the 21st, with Red Cross to cater, has been postponed to a later date. The annual meeting is set for Tuesday July 6th and Rubber Stamps thanked for shop prem use and Mee for free electricity.
Local weddings and town notes from Goomalling
Wedding plans announce Miss Maud Morgan and Mr Matt Clarke Jr to wed in Northam. Community notes report Bernie McCann leaving for service, Miss Marie Hull's illness, Mr Peter Bruin's return, and local hospital staff changes. Also covered are confirmations at Goomalling RC Church, a quiet public holiday, a missing bed incident, large mushrooms, and a subdued weekend dance turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Maud Morgan
Irishtown
Matt. Clarke, Jr
Mumberkine
Cement Problems Studied by CSIR Bulletin 161
Bulletin 161 from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research reviews current knowledge on concrete cracking due to reactions between aggregates and cement. Overseas evidence links expansion to certain aggregates with potassium rich cements, with opal, opal-containing rocks, volcanic rocks and fine volcanic glass as strongly suspected materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Council
Division of Industrial Chemistry
Distinctive Printing Offers Artful Paper Printing Services
The notice promotes publicity printing from the paper’s office, claiming handwritten articles disadvantage public reception. It highlights affordable costs and urges using posters, handbills, admission tickets and other materials printed with artistic flair to create a strong first impression.
Unsuccessful Transit to Patriotic Ball at Wongan Hills
Report notes attendees aimed to reach the Patriotic Ball at Wongan Hills but failed to secure transport to the venue. The incident highlights local travel challenges affecting participation in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wongan Hills
Windmill Shut-off Patented by Goomalling Plumber
Goomalling plumber Mr E E Nicholson has completed a working model windmill with a new patent shutoff. The tail fan redesign allows stopping with a 4 lb pull and 18 inch shorter cable. Production adoption may be delayed by industry manpower and material shortages amid mixed enthusiasm from observers. Nicholson spent three days on the patent process and incurred costs around 26s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Nicholson
Goomalling
Nicholson
Ted
Goomalling Unit Holds Drill and Reconnaissance Exercise
Twenty nine members paraded with Sig Sgt Johnston in command due to McKenna and Waterhouse absence. The party trained at the race course with Cpl M Powell’s drill, heard a talk on Middle East telephon and radio use by Signaller Whitshead, and conducted camouflage and reconnaissance maneuvers. Two Battalion officers visited but could not locate the bush units. Canteen suspended while weather limits 10s ales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Set
McKenna
Waterhouse
Sig
Sgt. Johnston
Cpl
M. Powell
Whitshead
Neil Miller
Middle East
Spt. Johnston
C Smith
L Cpl
G. Royal
Konnongorring V D C Defeats Army Team In Local Match
Sunday afternoon match at Konnongorring between Konnongorring V D C members and an army team ends with a V D C victory. Spectators enjoy fair umpiring by Sgt Dew and Red Cross volunteers serve tea. A return contest is set for June 20 and the next parade is scheduled for June 1 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konnongorring
Konnongorring V.D.C
V.D.C
L Sgt. Dew
The
Red Cross
The Price of Treachery and Italy in the War
The piece argues Mussolini betrayed Allies by joining Germany despite offers from France and Britain. It notes Count Ciano’s double dealing and Italy’s limited gains, with a sobering look at losses in Africa and the impact on Italian morale. It highlights German control via Gestapo offices and Italy’s fragile path toward possible secession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Lily
Roosevelt
France
Britain
Mussolini
America
Count Ciano
Hitler
Lord Halifax
Diana
Ciano
Diano
Germany
Dal Mation
Croatia
Yugoslavia
Adriatic
Greece
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Eritrea
Egypt
North
Africa
Libya
Sicily
Caporetto
Gestapo
Lesson From MF Returned with 9th Division
J M Harries writes in the SALT Army Reduction Journal calling for better US Australian troop understanding. He urges unity among Allied forces and asks why troops in combat do not learn and appreciate each other’s national traits, despite shared aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Harries
Army Reducation Journal
United Nations
Scotties
Tommies
Enlisted Men from Toodyay Join Fighting Forces List
Long roster lists men from Toodyay who enlisted for service in the fighting forces. Includes ranks from Leading Seaman to Lieutenant and numerous air force, army, and navy personnel with service numbers and units such as AIF ATF RAAF and KAAF. Notes at end indicate outcomes: died of wounds, killed in action, accidental death, missing or prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodyay
Fighting Forces
QO. Hillbuick
Goomambee
AM Beard
ALF
T Burbidge
A.I.F
FE. Bisbou
Alle
Auroab
C A Sinclair
Cpl
J. H. Lee
F. Howie
AWLF
Cyh.s. Sinclair
ATF
F. Cook
A TF
Auroap
C Murray
Asroan
Waters
F. Morphew
Lieut
T. Tomkins
BP. Tomkins
Abroad
H. Doriza
M Geary
Asgoap
H W Ralph
K Ferguson
Aproap
W Lloyd
al F
Asroap
Jarratt
ALF Anrap
G. Donzi
Asnoan
Pre
B. Heal
J. Baker
L. Rayner
A.J
R Pearce
F Blatchford
F Anderson
Alf Auroau
Pie
J Robinson
DE Smith
Alf Asroan
Pe S Robinson
J Elsdon
V Ching
Alf Auroap
A Chitty
al F Apeoap
L Chitty
Dor T Donza
J W
Thompson
Aik
Wel Smith
ALF Ankoab
H J Smith
L Fleay
AIF
Pie G
Weedon
Ankoan
tKowles
L Thompson
aAnroap Liiut
DP Hayes
N Smith
R Robinson
K Crosbie
McKay
H Kinson
Lee
Pie M
Kingston
Tor R Page
K M
Leeder
Donegan
Ohde
W. Elliot
A.J.F
J T Markey
Tor G Smith
Dor
M Lloyd
Tor
Lloyd
E Lloyd
K Brown
G Wroth
M J Fawell
Gor
R J Smith
H Lee
Pte
L Brown
ASC
H R Rayner
He Wroth
RAAF
R Jeffery
A Waller
D Jeffery
AAF
Sut
Murray
KAA Ankuan
CV Batty
KAAF
Asroad
Ravner
A J Beard
Atcraftsman
G Lloyd
Aircraftsman
Messenger
Archtsman
ED Raph
R W Drake Brockman
P W Clarkson
Lac H
C K Ludemoon
K Meredith
New Guinea
Java
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Withnell’s
Heading
Victoria Insurance Co
Crite
Logal Agents
Central District Motors
Caddy & Wittshire
Chas H. Curlewis
Victoria House
Perth
Red Cross Society
Goumalling Branch
Mr. Boyle
Goomalling News
Bernie McCann
R.A.A.F. Air Crew
W.A
Bernie
Miss Marie Hull
Goomalling Hospital
Miss Hull
Peter Bruin
Vacuum Qi Coy
Fauldings, Chemists
Fred Lord
Senor
Wongan Hills Hospital
King Edward Hospital
M. Stone
Coffey
Stone
Agnes Duggan
Ryan
John
Paddy Duggan
Army
Navy
Goomalling R.C
New Norcia
George Glass
P.M.G. Linessmen
Wongan
Goomalling V.D.C
Mr. Justice Nicholas
Doan
THORN
Socom
McClellan Co
Hamilton St
Sydney
James F. Ellery
Malaya
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