Ironworkers President urges more war material production
Newcastle Monday broadcast by R. C. Morgan president of the Newcastle Ironworkers Union calls on metal trade workers to boost armament output for troops in Libya Iran and Russia. He warns against troops being defeated due to insufficient equipment as in France Greece and Crete.
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Newcastle
Newcastle Ironworkers’ Union
R. C. Morgan
Libya
Iran
France
Greece
Crete
Danger near Australia urged to boost war effort
In an address near Sydney on Monday Lieut. Gen. Miles, GOC Eastern Command, warned that danger looms and Australians show too much self focus. He urged apathy be replaced by determined support for the war appeal and action behind the effort.
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Sydney
Australia
G.O.C. Eastern Command
Miles
Busy Ballimore Juniors Help War Effort Funds Raised
Ballimore Public School Junior Red Cross Circle raised 4 pounds 1 shilling 6 pence to aid health restoration for children of active service fathers. Funds were gathered via a town competition and juvenile efforts, supporting four holiday homes for convalescent and preventive care under patron J. Salter.
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Joyce Raines
Garth Ya
Nancy Cook
Navy says cruisers capture Nazi merchantman
The United States Navy announces American cruisers captured a Nazi merchant ship after it was severely damaged as the crew attempted to scuttle the vessel.
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United States Navy Department
Provisional Committee Formed for National Campaign
Adelaide leaders form a provisional committee to promote a national campaign for conscription of wealth and manpower. Led by Mr. Cudmoe M.L.C. the group aims to create a non political league urging complete selective mobilization of the country's resources including woman power.
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Adelaide
Cudmoe
M.L.C
Australia Hails £100 Million Cash and Conversion Loan
Prime Minister J Curtin announced the £100,000,000 Cash and Conversion Loan was successful with over-subscription. He stated final figures will follow as the public response exceeded the amount asked for, a tribute to the people of Australia. Federal Treasurer to report exact totals later.
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J. Curtin
Curtin
Australia
Luxury spenders condemned in Melbourne Cup speech
Melbourne Monday report quotes Mr. R. G. Menzi declaring luxury spenders as enemies of the Australian war effort. He said the supreme business is training and arming men, asserting record turnover at the Melbourne Cup hampers war aims.
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Melbourne
Ee Bn
Gente
R. G. Menzi
Holiday Pay Threatens Northern Coal Fields Stoppage
Newcastle reports a serious risk of a work stoppage in the northern coal fields unless the year’s holiday pay issue is promptly settled. The dispute centers on annual holiday pay terms and deadlines.
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Newcastle
Agricultural Labour Shortage Seeks Seasonal Help Across State
The Minister for Agriculture notes farmers and fruit growers face urgent seasonal labour needs. He urges workers with prior agricultural experience from Sydney or elsewhere to contact state agricultural bodies or the Department of Agriculture for lists of local organisations to inquire directly.
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WF. Dunn
M.L.A
Prie
Sydney
Department of Agriculture
Leaving and Intermediae Night at St Marys High
A lively St Marys High School event honored fourth and second year students. Guests enjoyed decorations, a formal banquet with tasteful place cards, and speeches by Paul Kelly and Fr Smith. Students voiced gratitude to teachers and fellow pupils amid music and singing, marking a joyful conclusion to the evening.
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Paul Kelly
Fr. Smith
Laurie Cade
Olive Roddy
Valma-Cashell
Pat Veech
Seager
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