Fire drill exercises train wardens for air raids
The local fire brigade ran drills to practice handling incendiaries during a raid from 2 to 3 pm. Three intimas reported fires across parts of the town, and three motor cars transported volunteers to centers where wardens were posted. Examinations explained actions for different bombs and safety procedures. Wardens attended with keen interest and will join future drills to boost firefighting readiness.
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Fire Brigade
Forthcoming Registration Procedures Announced
Notices urge men to register with forms available at Post Offices or Area Offices. Supplies will be limited for a few days with broader stock expected by midweek. Postmasters should contact Area Officers for additional forms while further adverts will outline proclamation terms, registration targets, and deadlines.
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Eastern Command
Beer price escalation under federal control announced
Prices for draught beer rise under the Federal Prices Commissioner plan. The 20 oz measure now costs 1 shilling 1 pence, 17 oz 1 shilling, 12 oz 9 pence, 11 oz 8 pence, 10 oz 1 shilling 4 pence, 8 oz 6 pence, and under 8 oz 6 pence. Popular sizes cited as 20 oz and 17 oz remain common.
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Professor Copland
Charcoal Fuel Weight Debate and Moisture Concerns
A discussion on moisture in charcoal and its impact on fuel efficiency and gas production. It argues moisture above 12 to 15 percent harms performance, 16 percent blocks gas supply, and selling by weight is flawed if charcoal is rain-damaged. Proposes fixed bushel-based measuring to deter adulteration and cites Victoria and New South Wales law classifying charcoal as fuel.
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Victoria
New South Wales
Road accident prevention drives Australian wartime unity
An editorial urges citizens to treat road accidents as sabotage to national fitness and to reduce avoidable crashes. It links road safety to wartime resolve, calling for unity, mutual help and utmost care on roads to support the war effort and protect lives during a period of uncertainty about Japan and the future.
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Japan
Australia
Railways beautify state property through gardens lead by Hartigan
The railway department under Commissioner T J Hartigan has transformed station environs across the state. With a 45 000 strong staff and own nurseries at Homebush, gardeners lay out gardens shrubberies and rockeries at stations and depots while public bodies are encouraged to cooperate in beautification efforts.
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Davn
Ite
T. J. Hartigan
Hartigan
Homebush
Australian Red Cross forms wartime emergency committee
The Australian Red Cross Society plans a full mobilization with the New South Wales division appointing a five member War Preparations Committee. Members include Wilfred EB Johnsson as chairman, RB Frazer, J D L Gaden, J F Gluck, and an Alderman. The panel will operate with full authority once activated and branches will be informed of their duties.
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Australian Red Cross
Jamanne Executive
Newth Wales
Wilfred EB. Johnnn
RB. Frar
J. D. L. Gaden
Jen
J. F Gluck
Alderman Me
Wees Iy
Red Cross Stores Open for Donated Comforts
Emergency War Committee forms Red Cross depots in country centres to collect comforts. Wellington unveils a depot at McKinnon’s Garage Arthur St open next Thursday 2 pm to 6 pm for donations of medical supplies, clothing, comforts and provisions from members and the public.
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Red Cross
Eyven
Sydney
Wellington
McKinnon
Arthur St
Jersey
Red Cross Unit Aided Tobruk Hospital During Libyan Campaign
A Red Cross unit of three men aided the Tobruk hospital during the Libyan campaign. Storms sank much of the initial supply shipments, but Red Cross stores were issued to sustain staff and patients. Requisitions for clothing, nets, and food followed, with Red Cross HQ shipping 1200 miles by road to replenish needs.
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Alwaya
Tobruk
Red Cross
Mediterranean
Africa
Ed Cross
Cohen
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Road Safety Council of
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F.C
Wright Heaton Ltd
Arthur Brest
Sosetone Unie
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