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  2. NEWS AND NOTES.

    Fine but cloudy weather, with warm temperatures, is forecast for the metropolitan area today. The maximum shade temperature at the Perth Observatory ...

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  3. PERSONAL.

    Colonel William Donovan, who is on a confidential mission for President Roosevelt, arrived at Cairo from Palestine on Saturday. ...

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  4. AUSTRALIA'S EFFORT.

    ADELAIDE, Feb. 9.—"Even yet I am afraid that some Australians have not caught the spirit of the rhythm of the march of the great democracies," the ...

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  5. FAR EAST DEFENCES.

    DARWIN, Feb. 8.—With the object of conferring with R.A.A.F. and other service chiefs in Australia and acquainting himself with his "near neighbour," the ...

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  6. INTERNEES ESCAPE.

    MELBOURNE, Feb. 9.—Fifty-six hours have passed since three German internees who escaped from custody near the Waranga basin on Friday were last seen. ...

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  7. BENGAZI AND AFTER.

    The significance of the great victory at Bengazi on Thursday, surpassing in the speed of its accomplishment our most sanguine expectations, lies deeper ...

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  8. The West Australian.

    The Federal proposals for a system of uniform taxation throughout Australia will arouse mixed feelings everywhere In the present emergency few will ...

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  9. BASIC WAGE AWARD.

    MELBOURNE, Feb. 9.—The Leader of the Federal Labour Party (Mr. Curtin) tonight criticised the rejection by the Federal Arbitration Court of the unions ...

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  10. BANNED RADIO STATIONS

    MELBOURNE. Feb. 9.—The Leader of the Federal Labour Party (Mr. Curtin) urged today that the four commercial stations—2HD (Newcastle). 4AT ...

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  11. ARRIVAL IN MELBOURNE.

    MELBOURNE, Feb. 9.—After a swift one-day flight of 2.000 miles in a special R.A.A.F. bomber, the British Commander-in-Chief in the Far East (Air Chief ...

    Article : 173 words
  12. No New Licences for Some Time.

    ADELAIDE, Feb. 9.—The Postmaster General (Mr. McLeay) said today that many applications, including some from religious and political bodies. had been ...

    Article : 118 words
  13. STEELWORKS DISPUTE.

    ADELAIDE, Feb. 9.—"'The continued stoppage of work at the Commonwealth Steel Co.'s works at Waratah, New South Wales, might have a disastrous effect ...

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  14. MILITANTS' REACTION.

    SYDNEY. Feb. 9.—A one-day strike in industry as a protest against the judgment of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court on the basic wage will be urged by ...

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  15. FOOD FROM THE SKIES.

    BRISBANE, Feb. 9.—Five thousand sheep marooned on an island in the flooded Bulloo River, near Thargomindah, are being fed from a plane piloted by ...

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  16. DARWIN WORKERS.

    DARWIN, Feb. 9.—News of the appointment of a Conciliation Commissioner to Darwin to inquire into industrial matters has checked the threat of a general ...

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  17. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MOTION.

    ADELAIDE, Feb. 9.—A mass meeting of members of the Amalgamated Engineering Union today decided to suggest to a special conference of South ...

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  18. DELHI REPRESENTATIVE.

    MELBOURNE. Feb. 9.—The appointment of Sir Bertram Stevens as Australian representative on the Eastern Group Supply Council at Delhi is likely to be ...

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  19. MR. FADDEN TO MEET A.C.T.U.

    MELBOURNE, Feb. 9.—The Acting- Prime Minister (Mr. Fadden) will meet the emergency committee of the Australian Council of Trade Unions in ...

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  20. MAIL TIMETABLES.

    CLOSING 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. ...

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  21. CHINA AND AUSTRALIA

    CHUNGKING, Feb. 8.—I learn on the highest authority that the Chinese Government some months ago officially expressed to Canberra its desire for an ...

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  22. MALAYAN TRADE.

    SINGAPORE, Feb. 8.—Malaya's overseas trade in 1940 reached the record total of £228,500,000. Exports were valued at £131,500,000 and imports at £97,000,000. ...

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  23. FOUNDRIES HOLD-UP.

    ADELAIDE, Feb. 9.—The Acting-Prime Minister (Mr. Fadden) will meet representatives of the foundry employers and the metal trades unions tomorrow ...

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  24. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT

    CANBERRA, Feb. 9.—The Federal Parliament, which is to reopen on March 12, may not sit for longer than three weeks. There is likely to be a long adjournment ...

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  25. JOHANNESBURG RIOTS.

    JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 8.—Fifteen policemen were charged in the Police Court today with having committed acts of public violence during the riots a week ...

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  26. A STRIKE DECLARED OFF.

    SYDNEY, Feb. 9.—The strike of 1,000 ironworkers at the steel tube works of Stewarts and Llodys (Aust.) Pty., Ltd., Newcastle, was declare off yesterday and ...

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  27. ACTION AGAINST DOCTORS.

    WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.—Evidence regarding the Mayo Clinic, in Rocheste, was given today during the hearing of monopoly charges against the American ...

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  28. MISSING M.P. DEAD.

    LONDON, Feb. 8.—It was officially announced today that Major J. R. H. Cartland, Conservative member of the House of Commons for the King's ...

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  29. NEED FOR INDUSTRIAL PEACE.

    SYDNEY, Feb. 9.—"Our Acting-Prime Minister (Mr. Fadden) and the Leader of the Labour Party (Mr. Curtin) have issued a joint warning to the nation, and ...

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  30. N.Z. AND AMERICA.

    WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.—It is learnt on good authority that preliminary discussions have taken place between the British Embassy and the State ...

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  31. MONEY FOR THE WAR.

    LONDON, Feb. 8.—Sales of war savings certificates in Northern Ireland up to January 25 totalled £15,891,070. ...

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  32. MIDLAND LABOUR BALLOTS.

    Nominations for the selection ballot of the Labour Party for the Guildford-Midland, Middle Swan, and Swan seats in the Legilsative Assembly closed on ...

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  33. ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT.

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

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  34. MARINE STOKERS.

    The Australian Navy urgently requires stokers between 21 and 40 years of age who have served in this position in the mercantile marine. Applicants, providing ...

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  35. ALLEGED GERMAN SUBSIDY.

    NEW YORK, Feb. 7.—William Randolph Hearst, the retired newspaper publisher, and the International News Service have filed a libel suit for 500,000 dollars ...

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  36. TODAY'S ENTERTAINMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 226 words
  37. SHIPPING SECURITY.

    SYDNEY, Feb. 9.—Extra security for Australian shipping is the objective of the wireless operators and watches in Australian ships order which comes into ...

    Article : 112 words
  38. NEW HOSPITAL SHIP.

    SYDNEY, Feb. 9.—It was announced in Sydney tonight by Mr. T. Elink Schuurman, Consul-General in Australia for the Netherlands Government, that the new ...

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  39. PLANE MISSING.

    BRISBANE, Feb. 9.—A report received in Townsville today from New Guinea states that Frank Buchanan, an airline pilot flying a Hercules machine, was ...

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  40. NORSEMAN BEER STRIKE

    NORSEMAN, Feb. 9.—A public meeting at Norseman yesterday discussed the price of beer and rejected the offer by local hotelkeepers to supply a 10oz. [?] ...

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  41. CHILD ENDOWMENT.

    MELBOURNE, Feb. 9.—The Federal Minister for Labour (Mr. Holt) said today that the child endowment scheme would be promptly implemented. Already ...

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  42. N.Z. WAR MATERIAL.

    AUCKLAND, Feb. 9.—New Zealand's increased output of war material was outlined today by the Minister for Munitions (Mr. Sullivan). Bren carriers, ...

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  43. CONTROLLER OF ADVERTISING.

    SYDNEY, Feb. 9.—Mr. I. B. Hutcheson. sales director of Lever Bros., has been appointed Controller of Government Advertising. The position was created by ...

    Article : 73 words
  44. NEW COMMONS MEMBER.

    LONDON, Feb. 8.—Viscount Hinchingbrooke was returned unopposed today for the South Dorset seat in the House of Commons. He succeeds Lord Cranborne ...

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  45. THE LAW COURTS.

    CRIMINAL COURT.—At 1030 a.m., before Mr. Justice Dwyer and a jury. ...

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  46. THE ROYAL ACADEMY.

    LONDON. Feb. 7.—The Royal Academy. which has been uninterrupted since it first exhibited in 1769, will be held this year from May 5 to August 9. ...

    Article : 29 words
  47. Advertising

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    Advertising : 180 words
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