The Leader of the Federal Opposition (Mr. J. Curtin) returned to Perth from Canberra by the Westland express yesterday. Mr. Curtin has accepted an ...
Article : 462 wordsMELBOURNE, June 5.—Adoption of a scheme whereby members of the Returned Soldiers' League will form an official army reserve, to be used if necessary ...
Article : 182 wordsCloudy and unsettled weather, with some rain and northerly to westerly winds, is forecast for the metropolitan area to-day. ...
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Advertising : 336 wordsLONDON, June 4.—His Majesty the King today addressed to the President of the French Republic (M. Lebrun) the following telegram:— ...
Article : 159 wordsMELBOURNE, June 5.—Repeating his inspiring rally to the national cause in Sydney last week, the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) in Melbourne tonight ...
Article : 357 wordsCANBERRA, June 5.—In an address to members of the Canberra Chamber of Commerce tonight, the Postmaster-General (Mr. Thorby) painted a picture of ...
Article : 260 wordsThe announcement by the Minister for the Army (Brigadier Street) that the Returned Soldiers' League was to form an official army reserve was welcomed ...
Article : 168 wordsApproval by the Federal Government of the formation by the Returned Soldiers' League of an army reserve will be widely welcomed. Throughout the ...
Article : 442 wordsThe legal position of men joining the Australian Imperial Force in regard to financial commitments incurred before their enlistment was clarified yesterday ...
Article : 505 wordsBUNBURY, June 5.—A well-attended and enthusiastic public meeting at Bunbury on Monday night passed a motion (which will be submitted to the proper ...
Article : 179 wordsNews that the fresh and expected German offensive has commenced on the Somme and the Aisne has thrust into the past even the tremendous ...
Article : 1,141 wordsSYDNEY, June 5.—A large number of aliens, most of them Germans, were interned after a series of raids carried out in Sydney and other centres of New ...
Article : 281 wordsSYDNEY, June 5.—The State Cabinet agreed today to a proposal by the public service that employees in the professional, clerical and general divisions of ...
Article : 176 wordsHOBART, June 5.—The Premier (Mr. Cosgrove) has informed the Common-wealth Government that he adheres to the view that Mr. E. G. Theodre is the ...
Article : 76 wordsThe people of Australia were not only willing to serve in the present crisis, they were determined to serve,, declared Sir Hal Colebatch, M.L.C., when speaking at ...
Article : 478 wordsCLOSING TIMES.—Closing times hereunder are for the Perth G.P.O. Registered articles must be posted one hour before closing time for letters; but between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ...
Article : 315 wordsCANBERRA, June 5.—The appointment of an acting-general manager of the Australian Broadcasting Commission following the enlistment in the A.I.F. of ...
Article : 160 wordsThe University of Western Australia has accepted a thesis by Mr. P. Hasluck for the degree of Master of Arts. The thesis, which was based on research ...
Article : 497 wordsSYDNEY, June 5.—"If hold-ups continue in the coalmining industry, I will have to suspend these proceedings," said the Chief Judge of the Arbitration Court ...
Article : 153 wordsIt was ascertained yesterday that action was taken by the authorities during the preceding 24 hours to effect the internment of a number of persons in ...
Article : 39 wordsThe Executive Council has approved of the appointment of Mr. F. W. Warman as Chief Inspector of Factories to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 296 wordsLONDON, June 4.—The Exchequer returns for last week show that expenditure was £71,088,000 sterling and revenue was £9,541,000. The floating debt totalled ...
Article : 81 wordsAddressing the Economic Club of New York recently, Mr. R. G. Casey (Australian Minister to the United States) took the opportunity of explaining the ...
Article : 373 wordsNEW YORK, June 4.—The Washington correspondent of the New York "Daily News" states that plans have been completed for the nomination of President ...
Article : 161 words"Brain Wave" (North Perth).—If you have an idea or suggestion of military value, we suggest you write to Western Command, Head- quarters, Swan Barracks, Francis-street, Perth. ...
Article : 124 wordsTOKIO, June 5.—The death occurred today of Prince Iyesato Tokugawa at the age of 77 years. He is lamented as one of Japan's greatest Anglophiles. He was ...
Article : 58 wordsNEW YORK, June 4.—It is stated that the Minnesota Medical School of Minneapolis University has been so impressed by the demonstrations of infantile ...
Article : 138 wordsNISI PRIUS.—At 10.30 a.m. before the Chief Justice: (1). Petition in divorce: Catherine Mary Halliday v. Roy Martin Halliday. (2) Applications for decrees absolute. ...
Article : 130 wordsAUCKLAND, June 5.—A definite statement that any modification of industrial awards considered to be necessary for the war effort would be made without ...
Article : 86 wordsThe unusually warm weather in the past two days and an overcast sky yesterday do not portend substantial widespread rains. The Divisional ...
Article : 102 wordsAMBASSADORS: Hollywood Cavalcade and The Flying Irishman. GRAND: Shipyard Sally and Dark Rapture. HOYTS: Bachelor Mother and The Saint in ...
Article : 67 wordsBRISBANE, June 5.—In a statement today on national unity, the Premier (Mr. Forgan Smith) said that a great body of public opinion in Queensland and ...
Article : 113 wordsCANBERRA, June 5.—A direct result of the war Is the increased volume of inventions—small, large, worthwhile and fantastic-submitted to the Patents ...
Article : 163 wordsKALGOORLIE, June 5.—The Chamber of Mines has agreed to the proposal of the members of the mining branch of the Australian Workers' Union that they ...
Article : 143 wordsSYDNEY, June 5.—Three aliens who were prosecuted at the Central Summons Court today for breaches of the aliens control sections of the National Security ...
Article : 192 wordsSYDNEY, June 5.—The Sydney Water Board is prepared, if necessary. to begin preliminary work on the graving dock at Potts Point next week. This was stated ...
Article : 85 wordsBEACON: Smartest Girl in Town and Too Many Parents. CLAREMONT and SWANBOURNE: The Westland Case and Spendthrift. ...
Article : 155 wordsBRISBANE, June 5.—With one month of the financial year left, the State Treasury has a revenue surplus of over £269,000. The Budget estimate for the ...
Article : 79 wordsCANBERRA, June 5.—National Security regulations will be issued shortly to give effect to the Federal Government's proposal to place patriotic funds under ...
Article : 81 wordsLONDON, June 4.—The Chief Scout (Lord Baden-Powell) in a cable message to scouts throughout the world today from Kenya (East Africa) said: "You ...
Article : 75 wordsADELAIDE, June 5.—Referring today to the observance of the King's Birthday holiday. the Premier (Mr. Playford) said that he would be prepared to fall into line ...
Article : 53 wordsMANILA (Philippines). June 5.—The Netherlands Vice-Consul (Mr. T. Bremer) is missing and a search for him is being made by the police. Consulate officials ...
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The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Thu 6 Jun 1940, Page 12
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