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  2. NEWS AND NOTES.

    Pine weather generally is forecast for today, with moderate temperatures and afternoon sea breezes on the west and south-west coasts. The maximum shade ...

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  3. PERSONAL.

    Sir George Julius, chairman of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, has resigned as chairman of the Council of the Standards Association ...

    Article : 467 words
  4. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 327 words
  5. COLD IN BRITAIN.

    LONDON. Jan. 31.—There has been no marked Improvement anywhere yet in the hold-up of road and rail traffic in Britain resulting from the severe cold which ...

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  6. UNITED STATES NAVY.

    WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.—The Assistant-Secretary for the Navy (Mr. Charles Edison) told the Naval Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives today ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. OPTIMISM DEPLORED.

    SYDNEY, Jan. 31.—Mr. R. G. Casey, Australia's first Minister at Washington, who will leave shortly to take up his new duties in the United States, warned ...

    Article : 331 words
  8. The West Australian.

    On Tuesday evening, the seventh anniversary of the Nazi accession to power in the Reich, Hitler addressed himself to the German people for the ...

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  9. TO WELCOME SOLDIERS

    For the purpose of organising a fitting welcome in Perth to soldiers on their way to the front, a meeting representative of many organisations was held ...

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  10. GIFT FOOD PARCELS.

    CANBERRA, Jan. 31.—Conditions for the export of primary products in gift parcels sent by persons in Australia to friends and relatives in the United ...

    Article : 354 words
  11. BRITISH ESTIMATES.

    LONDON, Jan. 31.—A supplementary civil estimate of £216,330 includes £127,500 for the diplomatic and consular services. The gross estimate for these services ...

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  12. POST OFFICE CHIEF.

    The Deputy-Director of Posts and Tele- graphs in Western Australia (Mr. F. W. Arnold) has been appointed to a similar post in Adelaide to fill a vacancy which ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  13. PRODUCER GAS UNITS.

    SYDNEY, Jan. 31.—Reports by technical officers of the Supply Department indicate that a progressive substantial reduction in the cost of producer gas ...

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  14. PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    Discussing yesterday the reported decision of the Commonwealth Government to proceed with its plans for controlling patriotic funds by regulation under the ...

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  15. NEW ZEALAND FINANCES.

    AUCKLAND, Jan. 30.—The position generally is quite satisfactory." said the Minister for Finance (Mr. Nash) today when reviewing the national finances ...

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  16. Local Committee Formed.

    The Premier (Mr. J. C. Willcock) said yesterday that Cabinet had approved of the formation of a small committee in this State to encourage the use of ...

    Article : 170 words
  17. MAIL TIMETABLES.

    MAIL, CLOSING TIMES.—The closing times hereunder are for the Perth G.P.O. Registered ed articles must be Posted at the G.P.O. one hour before the closing time for letters. but ...

    Article : 527 words
  18. APPRENTICES IN WAR.

    Yesterday the president of the Perth Chamber of Manufactures (Mr. IL L. Brisbane) said that recently several complaints had been made to the chamber by ...

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  19. CORIO BY-ELECTION.

    SYDNEY, Jan. 31.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) does not admit the possibility of a Government defeat in the Corio by-election. He indicated this ...

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  20. NEW MARKET BUILDING.

    The Metropolitan Market Trust yesterday accepted the tender of A. T. Brine and Sons, Ltd., for the erection of an egg and poultry market building on the ...

    Article : 255 words
  21. NATURALISATION OF ALIENS.

    SYDNEY, Jan. 31.—No confirmation has been received by the Federal Government of reports that Britain Intends to grant special facilities for the ...

    Article : 153 words
  22. TRAINING ARTISANS.

    Under the Commonwealth Government's scheme for the training of artisans for defence work 12 fitters will begin an intensive course of training at ...

    Article : 239 words
  23. LOCAL REGULATIONS.

    Draft regulations for controlling war patriotic funds under the War Funds Regulation Act were discussed at a meeting of the War Funds Council yesterday. ...

    Article : 314 words
  24. ARMY CHIEF UNWELL.

    MELBOURNE, Jan. 31.—The Chief of the General Staff (Lieut.-General E. K. Squires), who underwent a serious operation yesterday at a private hospital in ...

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  25. "IN SEARCH OF AUSTRALIA."

    SYDNEY, Jan. 31.—Mr. If. V. Morton, the well-known British travel writer, will visit Australia after the war to seek material for further works. Mr. Morton ...

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  26. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

    (Every request for Information must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of rood faith.) ...

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  27. TODAY'S ENTERTAINMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 120 words
  28. PRICE OF COPPER.

    HOBART, Jan. 31.—The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner (Professor D. B. Copland) will arrive in Tasmania tomorrow, and on Saturday he will visit ...

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  29. THE TOLL OF THE ROAD.

    However 1940 may end in the matter of road fatalities, it has begun very badly with 17 deaths for January The first month of this year has exceeded ...

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  30. Tool-making Courses.

    The Minister in Charge of War Service Homes (Senator H. B. Collett) has informed Senator J. M. Fraser of the conditions of employment for tradesmen ...

    Article : 99 words
  31. WHEAT FOR BRITAIN.

    BRISBANE, Jan. 31.—The State Wheat Board will suggest to the Australian Wheat Board that some of Australia's wheat which is to be shipped to Britain ...

    Article : 169 words
  32. Suburban Theatres and Gardens.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 190 words
  33. COALMINERS' TACTICS.

    SYDNEY, Jan. 31.—A substantial reduction of coal production will be aimed at by mining unions, it is stated, when they introduce new tactics to obtain a ...

    Article : 176 words
  34. BRISBANE HEAT WAVE

    BRISBANE, Jan. 31.—With a maximum temperature of 93.5deg., Brisbane today experienced its tenth successive day over 90deg. A brief storm tonight brought ...

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  35. ALUMINIUM SUPPLIES.

    SYDNEY, Jan. 31.—A project for the production of aluminium in Australia from Australian ores has been submitted to the Federal Government. It is ...

    Article : 89 words
  36. N.Z. LABOUR PARTY.

    AUCKLAND. Jan. 31.—A bid for power by the Left wing of the Parliamentary Labour Party in party councils is indicated by the nomination of Mr. J. A. Lee ...

    Article : 76 words
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