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"M~olini timed his blow with charactt:r'.;tic cowardice and-treachery. After waiting nint: months he was unable to nsist the temptation to stab an old friend in the bacl{, when that friend was. fighting clesperat1ly agaimt' great odds. It will be remem• bered as one of the vilest acts in history."-Mr. Duff Cooper.

THE GENERAL REACTION to Italy's entry out the whole sanguinary <.:ourse of his· in the war will enable the Allies to corn· into the war was not one of surprise but tory the decent citizens of a country plete the blockade by sewing up the Ad· of indignation and contempt that Musso­ have suffered for the sins ot their coun· riatic. The French Prime Minister (M. lini should have declared war on the trymen. It is not to be denied that Reynaud) showed a true appreciation of Allies in their hour of sternest trial. His Italy has had, and still has, her decent the situation when he pointed out that act, as the British Minister for Informa· citizens; it is equally undeniable that she the Allies had their greatest strength in tion said, was the criminal act of a com· has her gangste1s and cut-throats. Italy the Mediterranean . .The forces there are mon murderer. It has been condemned, has given the world her htrarch and well able to deal with any diversion Italy not only in Allied countries, but in all her Dante, her Miechel Angelo and Lion· may make. For the time being, Italy lands where civilisation and honour ardo da Vinci, her Verdi and Puccini, may be able to force the Allies to .fight mean something more than fading mem· and her Marconi. She has also inflicted colonial wars in North Africa and on ories. It will be execrated through fu· on the world the Camcrra and the Mafia the Red Sea littoral, but for that the ture centuries by the descendants of the with their "Black Hand" variations in Allies are far better equipped than Italy, Italian people who will be the chief and all countries to which Italians have mi· since they can bring forces into action most grievous sufferers from this das· grated; she has produced AI Capone and that could not, as yet, be used in the tardly crime against humanity. By stab· the hand-shake murder which is now be· main war. bing an old friend in the back, Musso· ing exploited by that greatest of all Ital­ lini has placed the pre-natal brand of ian gangsters, Benito Mussolini. Things Strategically, Italy and her hastily as­ Cain on the brow of millions of Italians like these must be remem~red when sembled empire are most vulnerable to yet unborn. people try to tell us we are not fighting Allied attack, economtcally Italy is in a the Italian people but only their wicked far worse position to wage a war of As far as Italy is concerned, the hili· rulers, for it is the wolf-pack which rep· endurance than her Axis partner in in· tory of the past nine months has been represents the Italian people to-day. ternational crime. During the past two one of swaggering truculence toned down decades Italy has developed her manu· by a cowardly caution, whenever it ap· · Italy's entry into the war is not a dis· facturing and heavy industries to a large peared that the Allies had the upper aster for the Allies, though it cannot fail extent, but this has made serious inroads hand. It was only in more recent weeks to cause them a certain amount of embar· on her supplies of iron, steel and coal, that the Italian Press began· to flog up rassment for the time being. By exploit· most of which have to be imported. the enthusiasm of a carefully dragooned ing his nuisance value, to use the some· Again, Italy is a negligible producer of people for a war against neighbours who what contradictory term forged by the oil. By drastic rationing and other econ· wished the Italian people nothing but Press in recent years, Mussolini has ren· omies, she has managed to build up re· good, and who had been long-suffering dered Germany a service by immobilis· serves that should be considerable. but it in the face of much provocation. It ing a huge French army on the Alpine is questionable if these will long with­ may be accepted that many decent !tal· border, and huge Allied naval and mili· stand the inroads of even a short war. ians, both at home and abroad, do not tary forces in the Eastern Mediterranean. For replacements, she is almost entirely want this war. One may readily accept By pursuing his policy of non-belliger· depe.ndent on producing countries such the statement of the Italian in London ency, which is something very different as the United States, Irak and the South who said: "If we had to have war we from neutrality, Mussolini was able to American republic Columbia. Thoee would a thousand times rather be on the keep open one sidedoor-the Adriatic sources of supply are now closed by the side of Britain." But such statements Sea-in the Allied blockade. He can American determination to aid the Al· must be set aside the roar of the fren~i~d render Germany very little effective as· lies by all means short of going to war, pack yelping for Corsica, Tunis, Cyprus sistance, because the forces he has al· but the fact that Irak, If not an actual and other places 'that were never Italian ready immobilised will now be used ally is at least a benevolent neutral. and and never wished to be Itafian. Through· against him, while the fact that Italy is by th~ blockade which will prevent sup· LISTENING ~S~ 15th June, Page 4 THE 1940 plies arriving from Columbia, even if whose ravages are already visible. Our "LEGS-ELEVEN" that count.ry does not follow the example vtctory is a necessity for stemming this our ol the United States. destructive flood and we draw from Now Available \Ve are fottunate, too, that Italy's armed strength and the justice of our last tbe great book is published and fighting value is greatly exceeded by her cause, a confidence that will brook no At of receiv­ nuisa,nce value. Throughout the nine­ defeat."-Ca rdinal Lienart, Bishop ~~ v.:ho ha;'e subscribed will be the month. W e teenth century, the only people th.e Aus­ Lille, in his Lenten Pastoral. m~ the1r copies during pleased with the trians were -ever able to beat in battle think that they will be in were the Italians. It was the valour of etfo~. of Captain Walr~r Belford compre­ France and the active sympathy of Brit· THE VALIDITY OF WAR com~ihng and writing this most and ain that established the independence of h~nstve story of the famous 11th often does one hear the expr,es· a United Italy, less than a hundred years How wtth the c~afts~anship of the publishers, sion, "Oh, but war settles nothing." Co. Ltd. ago. British and French arms helped to the Impenal Pnnting is a thoughtless phrase. All great restore the Italian front attcr the dis· This The price is 10/-, which is below the in the e nd, perished graceful rout ·of Caporetto in 1917. civilisations have, cost of production. Only a Umited num­ in war. It was the French and British triendship helped to because of defeat ber have been publish-ed and we expect opponents that put an extend Italy·s European frontiers at the victory of their that the supply will soon be sold out to the Babylonian, the Persian, the end of the Great War. Memory of .:nd and the _size of the book will preclude th~ the Roman, the Bysantine these things should have stirred Italy to Carthaginian, production of a second edition. nic Empires. W ere H it· some semblance of gratitude, if they did and the Napoleo he could "settle" the Send your order with subscription to not remind her of the Italian lack of ler to win this war r all . Secretary Wally Blair, 89 William lighting capacity. But there is neither British Empire once and fo that gain Stre'et, Perth, who acknowledges receipt honour nor gratitude in the mental make· Yet (as always with phrases of of the following:- up of the gangster, whether he sits in a popular credence) there is an element slo· palace or lurks in the purlieus of the truth concealed under this inaccurate £ s. d. underworld. Mussolini is flushed with gan. It is not war which settles nothing; Previously acknowledged ...... 161 7 11 for ever. victory over ill·armed Abyssinians, a vie· war may settle certain things Roy Ramsay (Mt. Magnet) 10 0 nothing. tory that was achieved by mustard gas It is a bad peace which settles Anonymous (receipt 1110) ... 10 0 of when even tanks and guns had failed. I d o not think that the great mass W . ]. Witnish (Jarrahdale) 10 0 the true In the Allied troops, ne will nnd foemen our people as yet understand The realism of a very different calibre. His action in proportions of the issue. £162 17 11 is in grave challenging them may prolong the war, i• this: "The British Empire e idealism is: hut it drives the first nail into the coffin dange of extinction." Th we shall er, former frus· uf his dream of Empire and will end "If we can avoid 5eing defeated In seven dark years HitL arrogant once and for all the silly cry that gang­ save the world." trat~d paperhanger, and his no all the sters should be given other people's lands Did I believe that this war were Nazt party have been indicted by by des­ in the interest of a patch·work peace. more than a ghastly episode provoked Civilisations as merciless war•makers the unstable vanity of a single man then troyers of free nations, sadistic to~rers indee~ I should surrender to d~pair, of p eaceful peoples. It Is time now for knowmg that the ensuing peace would Germany to awaken and expel this self­ "THIS IS A MORAL WAR" be no more than an episode. It is be· appointed almighty whose record of cause I am convinced that this war as aggression and heartless persecu· · ''An ideological war, some say. No, brutal will assume gigantic ~ro· is written in the blood of his count­ for there is no question of a clash be· ic develops, tion that I believe the final settle· less victims. - Phikldelphia Inquirer tween mental conceptions of a contra· portions ment will also be gigantic. .S.A.). vertible nature; rather of monstrous the· (U use of that faith I face the future ones rising against the immutable prin· Beca , with resolution, but with· ciples of morality; of pernicious e_rrors with sorrow fear.-Harold Nicolson in "Why Not heaven. nor hell, nor history can are being used to justify crimes out that Britain is at War. condone the sum total of German enor­ against international law. It is indeed mities in Poland-her ruthless subjuga­ human and a moral war in defence of a tion of a people; the transportation of Chnstian civilisation built with infinite T he heartlessness of the persecution in whole communities; forced labour, drum· patience. It is its prevailing moral as­ Poland is all but incredible. Yet it is head sentences and the profanation of that lends this conflict its character· pect in _kind and degree to persecu· things sacred. The story must make grim importance and its nobility; and s~milar istic pract1sed by the Nazi regime within reading for Roumania, Sweden and other s moral charactter is gradually rally­ ~1ons thi n country on Germans.-Detroit lands in danger of being branded leben­ e sympathy of other 1ts ow ing to our cause th News (U.S.A.). straum.-World Telegram (U.S.A.) . n_a~on~. 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Two of the hardest working and most necessary men. around the camp are Pri· THE EVERGREENS vates Fox and Howard, the regimental butchers. Unassuming, silent workers TENTH GARRISON BATTALION they are in large measure responsible fo;. the excellence of the meals presented to the troops. Both artists in their way, The new cam Under the presidency of the R.S.M. p for the battalion, which they delight in boning, mindng, coming after eight months' (W.O.l O'Meara) the sergeants' mess wandering, it is and even smoking the various kinds of of hoped, the lOth Garrison Battalion is a live will be a permanent home, has meat sent along by the A.S.C. institution. Decorations and games been commenceo. A plan of the camp abound, mostly the work of Armourer· has been placed on the notice board and The battalion statistician has been up Sergeant Beaton, and at night, after attracts much attention and discussion. to his tricks again, and makes the state· duty, a most homely atmosphr::_e prevails. The site is very close to the present camp ment that the combined ages of members Several guest nights have been held and and frequent visits are paid and pro· of the battalion on strength this week warrant officers and sergeants from other gress noted. Many suggestions for future total 20,882 years. No fewer than 131 units and district headquarters have been comfort are forthcoming, and some of trades and professions are represented. invited, further cementing tne good fel· these, it is hoped, will be incorporated Trade units in the Command are never lowship which exists between the battal· in the specifications. stuck now when a specialist is wanted ion and all with whom it is in contact. or tradesmen required to fill Gardens and lawns are planned and positions. ·on Thursday, May 16, one of these Even a finger·print expert in the future the camp should be the has been happy occasions was staged, when the placed, but so far the pawnbroker's assist· show camp of the district. Commanding Officer and officers of the ant still carries a rifle! battalion were the principal guests. Several membets of the battalion have Many applications have been received Others included representatives from the been successful in joining the Railway lately from would-be recruits. One was Y.M.C.A., Mr. C. Taylor (Deputy Unit for service over~eas, much to the written by the wife of an ex-soldier who Commissioner of R epatriation) and envy of their comrades. However, they is in the bush. She said members o f the Pay Corps. Competi· have left conveying with them the best her husband keenly desired to join the tive games were held, and at the close wishes of all m the oattalion. Several Garrison Bat· talion. His old regiment and service of proceedings a draw was declared. more hope at an early date to join the were 7th Division. given. also his age. The application On Sunday, May 19, the very many ended: "he is the father of five children Many gifts in kind have been received organisations who have so kindly donated and has no disabilities!" by the battalion from generous donors gifts to the battalion were honoured by &ince its formation. The l "A" Company completed their tour the officers of the battalion when repre· atest gift is a particularly useful one from of duty at Rottnest on May 26, when sentatives were invited to afternoon tea. the Vie· toria League Camp Comforts they were relieved · by "B" Company. This was served in the officers' mess and Fund. It took the form of 40 pairs of The change·over has now got down to a on the lawn in front, the day being a oilskin leg· gings for use by sentries in comb fine art, and each month an effort is fine, sunny one. Representatives were ination with the issue rubhcr cape. made to reduce the actual time of embar· noticed from the F.U.S.W., associates kation and disembarkation, much rivalry Cottesloe Golf Club, Soldiers' W elcome Seen around camp one wet day, Pio· existing between the three Committee, Claremont and Nedlands companies. neer·Sergeant "Tinny·· Thomas, carrying So far only seconds separate them. R.S.L., women's auxiliaries, Y.M.C.A., Naval an open umbrella! It only wanted a pair men concerned foster this competition. Red Crdss and Returned Soldiers· of red pantaloons to complete the Poilu League, known to many in 1914·1918. The oft-repeated claim that service in the battal~on is rejuvenating the "old boys" is now confirmed by the large CHANGB YOUR LUCK .. . BUY YOUR NEXT LOlTERY TICKET FROM number volunteering, and being ac· cepted, for service in the new A.I.F. A. 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Corporal A. G. Truman, of "A" Com· pany, recently earned the commendation of the C.O. for: his service in rescuing engineering stores that had fallen over· board near Rottnest jetty. During two days in icy cold weather Corporal Tru· - man made many dives into deep ·water, his action further cementing the good ·FLORIDA OR MT ~ LYELL feelings which exist between the Garri· son Battalion and all with whom it comes into contact. SUPERPHOSPHATE AND A couple of well-known N .C.O. 's of the battalion were recently challenged as strangers in the camp. Close investiga· ... MIX.ED MANURES ... tion revealed the fact that they had sam· pled a well-known brand of hair-dye, and one had jettisoned his silver mo. Result Manufactured by -one, so far, has had his hair described on an A.I.F. form as "silvery-brown." ~~THE FARMERS' · coMPANY~~ But he got there! Much is being done by the engineer services for the comfort of men on guard at certain places. The type of hut which is being erected is cosy and pleasing. Amongst sporting activities held by "A" Company whilst on Rottnest Island Elder, Smith & Co., Limited was a fishing competition, a prize being offered for the largest and smallest catch. FOUNDED IN 1839 L/Corporal H. C. Smith won both. His largest catch was a salmon on a herring <(Subscribed Capital: £4,500,900. Paid-up Capital: £2,700,000. line. Fish has been plentiful during the <(Reserve Fund: £1,000,000 (invested as to .£907,000 ir. Austra· month, and has figured at many break· lian and British Government Stock; balance used in the business). fasts. "A" Company say there's a vast <(Wool and Produce Brokers, Land and Livestock Salesmen, difference between the fish they caught Merchants, Metal Brokers, Shipping, Chartering and Insurance and the A.S.C. issue. Agents, Proprietors of Elder's Wee1{ly.

To replace vacancies in the ranks of HEAD OFFICE: ADELAIDE the battalion, mainly caused by other PER11i OFFICE: ELDER HOUSE, 111·113 ST. GEORGE'S TBRRACE units seeking suitable N .C.O.'s, the C.O. Offices at Geelong, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and London. and Adjutant (Lieut.-Colonel Robinson Branch Office. throughout Wmem AllAralia and South Aumelia, and at Broltea and Captain Walker) interviewed about Hill and Wentworth (N.S.W.). 250 would-be recruits on Wednesday, May 29. Of 106 that were selected to go before the medical board. 64 were passed as fit (class 1) , 18 were fit (class 2) and 24 were rejected. The medical exam. was as rigorous as before, and the age limit was kepl down. The aver­ age age of those accepted was 44 years. Visit thv Sixty of the recruits were marched ~ to camp on Friday, May 31 and qutckly adapted themselves to ol? .customs. Af~er being fitted out with uniform and eqwp· Royal Hotel ment they were soon indistin~able Cr. Wellington :~ n cl William Streets, from the earlier (we nearly wrote old· Pert~ er") members o( the battalion. for Satis/actioJtJ L/Corporal F. G. Rickard and Private J. L. Foster have transferred to the lnfan· Coombe• and Fletcher, Proprieton T elepbone 8420S try Training Depot (Northam) as N .C.O. instructors. TH!! LISU!\liNG PoST, June, Page 8 11th 15!40

On l;riday, May 31, Miss Doris Mel· AUSTRALIA! ON GUARD! As tip to- tip our airmen succour bring· ville's pupils gave ·a concert in the large And timely aid their ·gallant comra~ give, · mess hut at Swanbourne. The vanous BY HASTINGS C. REID items were generously applauded and tl)e That justice', truth and pietf may live. kindness of those taking part in the en· Hark to the cry "Avstraha, on Guard!" tertainment of th~ troops 1s greatly ap· Plunge .on! Plunge on! The ocean waters The Empire calls, an Empire battle· - spurn, · · pret iated . scarred; The crews alert, guns trained at ev'ry "Works and Parks".uhit has now dis· But all resolved the hounds of hell to turn; c0vered tha~ many tradesmen are to be beat To crush and smash this vile, inhuman found in the ranks of the I Oth, and as a And force them, cowed, to grovel at its foe result applications arc frc4ucntly received feet. And drive him down into the depths to transfer skilled men. Amongst the below. latest to transfer are Privates B. G. To arms! To arms! Ye gallant men and Wright, J. Olifent, C. S. Trethewey and true, From near and far the British Empire's A. D. Gorton. Tradition ~Us to you, and you, and might you; Ac~oss the world is rushing to the fight; The kith and kin of those whose valour A new guard had been posted to re· W1th pent•up· rage in vengeance to take great toll lieve those that. had been on duty a Did for their race a world-wide fame month. One of the new men scouting For countless crimes that wrung its very create. around on the first Sunday morning was soul. seen coming away from the direction of To victory! That is the battle-cry. the back door ohf a local ostelry. See· Fall in! Fall in! There ring the bugle To victory! The echo makes reply; ing a lounger nearby, the soldier, in true notes, From mountain tops, where'er is British comradely spirit, walked up to him and 1 ne clarion call; and o'er the land there sod: said: "It's no use, Dig., the Johns arc floats The nation moves, its peoples breathe hanging around... The lounger was one The sound of feet, as flashing to thw "Thank God." of the new Johns 1 post O ur men of might build up a mighty Stalin and Hitler were deep in con· * * host. versation when a bomb exploded between SEPARATING THE SHEEP FROM them. Who do you think was saved? THE GOATS Ride on! Ride on! Humanity to save Answer: Europe. A small room at lhe rear oi the can· From darkness dire, more dreadful than teen had been set aside for the use of the grave; oftlcers and sergeants, a short screen Where murder lurks, where hearts are BYRNES dividing the officers and the N .C.O.'s. turned to stone, Walking into the room on inspection Where men are beasts, and mercy is soon after its opening, the C.O. was unknown. astounded to sec a notice on the ser· geants' side "Sheep." There was no no· Glide on! Glide on! High courage on the tice on the officers' side, but 'nuff sed. wing * THE COOK'S TOOTH at night and putting by his bed-or pal· Many of the members of the 1Oth Gar· lia..

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HOME DEFENCE CORPS that the organisation of the corps be pr'o­ "Thoughtless, · dilettante or purbli9d ceeded with without delay, because .. mes­ worldlings1 although the fate ,of Poland Aa the result of a resolution passed by sing about" over the " A · and .. B.. class stares them in ·the face, sometimes ask the Federal Executive at its meeting last reserve for so long had caused enthusi­ us, 'What is it that England and France month, the broad outline of a scheme asm to wan·e. are fighting for?' To this I answer, 'If whereby the services of ex-service men we left off fighting you would soon find might be utilised for home defence was The idea of the rese.rve has made a out.' W e shall follow this war wherever submitted to.. the Federal Government and strong appeal to many other sub-branch­ it leads, but have no wish to broaden accepted in principle by the Ministry. es. As we went to press it was learnt the area of conflict. We have· no quar· The details of the plan suggested by the that officials of the Bassendean sub­ rei with the Italian or Japanese peoples, League are now being worked out by the branch would be in attendance from 10 and it is not part of our policy to seek a.m. Chief of the General Staff (G~eral Sir to noon on the following Sunday to war with Russia. The Soviet Govern­ C. B. Brudenell White) . More detailed enrol members. The West Australian, ment in their onslaught upon the heroic information about the Federal Executive on the same day, contained reports of Finns have exposed to the whole world meeting and its sequel were given at the meetings at Mt. Hawthorn, Mt. Lawley the ravages which Communism makes meeting of thi?: State Executive on June _and Fremantle, where the response to upon the fibre of any nation. But there 12 by Mr. W. J. Hunt, who represented the lead set by the League has been most is no need for the Russians to be drawn the W.A. Branch at that meeting. enthusiastic. By now, there is hardly a into this struggle. Our affair is .with sub-branch, country or metropolitan, Mr. Hunt said that messages from near Hitler and Na~i-German power.''-Win­ which has not seized upon the oppor· ston Churchill, in a b roadcast. and far centres had been received by tunity to do something and to do it Federal Headquarters of the League, urg­ quickly. ing the organisation of ex-service men for som·e work of home defence. The Fed· ~ral President (Sir Gilbert Dyett) had The English do not have an unsullied discussed the matter with General Sir record. Neither do the French, nor the Brudenell White and then sent him a Americans. Aggressions and injustices letter, pointing out that the main issue So the seven rears are completed­ can be marked up against them all. But was to enlist, organise and train as many seven years of retrogression and constant the case against each of them becomes men as Australia could spare to send threat to civilisation. Hope for the world mild in comparison with the case against abroad, and that behind thts movement will rise if in the eighth year shows the Nazt Germany. What the Nazis are do­ the spirit and use of ex-service men could beginning of the break in this ruthle.."-5 ing in the lands they have conquered be a valuabli?: support. Each sub-branch rule of force.-Toledo Blade (U.S.A.) , constitutes a denial of civilisation.­ of the League, Sir Gilbert Dyett wrote, on seven years of Nazi rule. C:incinnatti Enquirer (U.S.A.). should classify its members as physically fit and less fit, the former category to be grouped into sections and companies, 'ac· cording to their special qualifications as gunners, sappers, signallers and so on. C. H. SMITH & Co., ~nbertaker11 These units could then be gi'{en refresher 231 NEWCASTLE STREBT, PERTH. Pbooe, O.y 01' NIJbt: 81231 courses, and as enlistments of younger 1 7~ ALBANY ROAD, VICTORIA PARK, Phone MU46 men proce·eded for service overseas, the Complete 1\.Jneral Service lt pric. within r1U1p of all returned soldiers, freshly trained, could be called upon to act as instructors. They could be a most useful reserve to the military authorities and a moral force of great power in the community. DON'T TAKE UNNESSARY RISKS WITH Mr. Hunt said that a special commit· INFERIOR ENGINE OILS tee of representatives of the Army Board and the League met in Mel t>ourn~. De· Be guided by the tails of the new organisation would be forthcoming without delay. In the mean­ time it was most desirable that sub· Royal Air Force bran~hes should proceed at onc-e with Use the enrolment of members of the corps. Mr. E. S. Watt said that two or three men had offered to give their spare ev·en­ ings to perform clerical work in connec· Sternol "Aero" tion with enrolling men for the . home defence corps. At a recent meetmg of MOTOR OIL the West Leederville-Wembley sub· Gol~brout~h Mort and Co~npany U.Uited branch, 54 members ~ad expressed a ~e­ Dletrlbutora ln w-tern Auatralla and South Auatralla sire to join the corps. It was essenttal Pate 10 THE LISTENING PosT, 15th June, 1940

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passed away suddenly in the Perth Hoe· pital on May 24, but he had been in failing health for over two years. He f leaves two. son . s,· the eldest of whom, Phil, is now in camp. To his two sons ill and relatives we extend our deepest sym· Corporal Home, 2nd Division Si1:· earlier part of the month was Mr. ]. . pathy. nallers, N .Z.E.F., now serving abroad, Deans, of the administrative staff of the would • • • like to communicate with cousins Australian Broadcasting Commission. Some of us are still young enough. named Lightbody, who served in the Mr. Deans is a Sydney man who served Sid (Mintie) Treasure, of the North A.I.F. and are believed to be in West· with the 9th Field Ambulance in France Perth sub-branch is now in the em Australia. A.I.F. and Flanders. once more. During the last war he saw • • • • • • much service with the 2nd Light Horse On May 19, the League in general Members of the West Leederville· and he has again decided that in moments and the Wickepin sub-branch in partic· W embley sub·branch have spent many like these the Army needs "Minties." ular, lost a very staunch supporter by happy evenings recently with members W e wish him the best of luck and a the passing of Isa.ac Barry Gordon, after of the Manchester Unity Lodge. The safe return. Mrs. Sid is a tower of a short illness, the intensity of which special thanks of the sub-branch for th~e strength to the North Perth women's was patiently home. The deceased joined happy arrangements arc due to one of auxiliary. the 13th Hussars in 1891 at the age of the sub-branch's own members, Mr. * • • 18 years and saw service in the South George Tummell. He has always been Congratulations to ··Pat Roche" on be· African War, after which he was trans· a great worker for the sub-branch of ing elected one of the representativ'~ of ferred to the reserve. He was recalled which he was president for a p eriod of the South· East Province in the Legislative to regimental duty on August 3, 19 14, two years. He saw much service over· Council. Pat served with the l Oth Light and served through until 1917, when he ~eas with the 28th Battalion. His most Horse in the Big Stoush, and since his r~· was rd~d from military service to do consistent activity at present is training turn from active service he has evinced a specialist's job in one of England's the sub-branch cricket team, which is largest shipyards. His substantive rank expected to give a good account of itself on leaving the Army was that of ser· in the forthcoming season's competitions. geant·Major. His second period of ser· * * • vice was with the Duke of Lancaster's At the May meeting of the West Yeomanry. The funeral, which took Leederville·Wembley sub-branch sym· ;080 place at Wickepin on May 20, was at· pathy was expressed for two members 1ST. PRIZE for 216 tended by residents of all parts of the who have suffered recent bereavements. IN THE district, which showed the great esteem Past President H. E. Smith was con· in which our deceased comrade and his doled with on the loss of his mother and family were held. The casket was draped Bill James on the loss of his wife. Both 111141~ with the Union flag. Six ex•service men, ladies were very active members of the CHARITIES among whom was a 13th Hussar of the women's auxiliary, by whom their loss 1914·18 period, were the pall-bearers. will be keenly felt. CONSULTATIONS The deceased leaves a widow, three sons * • • and three daughters to mourn Lotteriea of 200,000 tid:eta, his loss. We regret to announce the death of with priu money of £12,700 To them we extend our sincere and Mr. Phi! Loffman, M .M ., a 16th Battal· (6nt prize £6,000), are con• heartfelt condolence. ion Digger, who was long a resident of ductcd regularly by the Lotter• North Perth and a foundation ice Commi11ion under the au• • • • member thority of the Weat A genial visitor to the .Australian State in the of the North Perth sub·branch. He Lottcriea (Control) .Act, 1932. Drawing• take place under Gov• erument euperviaion in the Perth Town Hall and in the DONALD J. CHIPPER AND SON------preecnce of the publie. Try --- your luck. Send to the Com• mi.. ion for a ticket. .Addreu: Box Cl06, G.P.O., Perth. ------.j.1023-1027 HAY STRBBT. PBRTH - Bl,BPHONBS : 83232 Uld 83772

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the great public spirit which eventually A t the. last meeting of the State Exe· bart, and was for a time Area Officer for urges a man into politics. lp the coun­ cutive Certificates of Service were pre· Hobart under the compulsory t raining cils of the Country Party, the Primary sented on behalf of the Manjimup sub· scheme. He did his service overseas with Producers' Association and the uague, branch to Mr. the famous l ~th Battalion, and was sev· Pat has devoted much attention to the ]. L. Mack\!n· erely wounded in France. He was the problems o£ the man on the lan-d, cs· zie and M r. most delighted man in Perth when a rep· pecially when t.hat man has been a 'fel· Bert Beer. For resentative of The Listening Post in· low Digger. There are t.::w men in the years J ock formed him that there was a very active State who are more conversant with land Mackenzie, as 12th/52 nd Battalion Assoqation in this matters and the thorny problems which president of State. He regretted that he had not those matters propound. When he takes the Manjimup time to meet the member-s of th'e associa· his seat "in another place," as th~y call sub · branch, tion of one of themselves, but that posi· it in Assembly debates, he will add to was the driv· tion may be remedied when he comes the strength of Digger members in the -ing power and hack to Perth in about six months time. Upper Hou~ . One can foresee him inspiration be· * * * holding impromptu R.S.L. reunions with jock Mackenzie hind this pro· Ern Congdon, the colourful personal· such Councillors as the Hon. James Cor· gressive unit ity, who has p resided over the destinies nell, Hubert Parker and Leslie Craig. of the League and he was ably supporteu and meetings of Subiaco sub-branch for * * * by Bert Beer as secretary. Jock left the past two and a half years, has joined Leslie Craig, hy the way, is a full to accept a commission in the Army and the A.I.F. as a transport mechanic in the hrother to Colin of that ilk, who adt led Bert, who is a schoolmaster, was trans· 2/7th Field Ambulance. As the Subiaco to the honours of a distinguished war ferred to the metropolitan area. president rose to reply to the. several record by becoming "Birdie's" son-in-law. * * * speeches in his honour at the June meet· Leslie was badly wounded in the war, Mrs. Tolchard, of the F.U.S.W., th<: ing of that sub-branch and saw the large but that has not prevented him from energetic lady who has only misEecl two attendance of good members drawn from living a life of useful public service since. of that organisation's meetings in eight· every walk of life, he was looking at He has just been made one of the gover· ecn years, has rec·eived many letters of what is, to a large extent, tl1e fr uit of nors of Hale School. appreciation from the young Diggers his own energy and -initiative. Ern, who now in Palestine. She is a member of did a modest job of work with the 11th 36 LONDON COURT, HAY ST. the organisation which entertains troops Battalion in the last argument, is proud passing through Perth, and the quality of his claim to be the first "sitting" presi· 'Phone B20 11 of that entertainntent has obviously been dent to be taken on in the new A.I.F. FLEURETIE FLORAL appreciated by the boys now serving. We wish him the best of luck and a safe STUDIO * * * and speedy return. (formerly Critchley's) Lieut.·Colonel R. M . W. Thirkell , * * "' Director of Civil Defence and State Co­ It is with regret that we report the MRS. B. H EAD (LATE A.l.P. ) Operation with the Department of De· untimely death of a good member of Bridal Bouquets, Dainty Baskets. fence Co-Ordination, paid a flying visit the Carlisle sub-branch, Mr. Fred W hite, Funeral T ributes. to Perth at the beginning of the month. who was killed as the result of a motor Boat and Country O rders Promptly delivered. 1\ Tasmanian by birth, he was a subal­ accident on th'e Causeway. Before corn· tern in the old pre-war militia in Ho· ing to A ustralia he served in the 14th Hussars. He did his bit with the Rail· way Corps in the last war and had al· Untqualled for Comfort ways been a League stalwart and a friend of all Diggers. Fred White was chairman of the meeting which decided to form the Carlisle sub-branch. He was SLUMBER KING foundation president and held that office ROLL-EDGE ••• KAPOK J . GLEESON MATTRESS (late of Hay Street, Perth) It ie impoflible to eet a better Mattrua than "Slumber Loe." 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for some t~e. His genial personality 50th Battalion in the Bois !'Abbe. Dur· to cont~uous. heavy fire. in an a.t:ea which . endeared him to all who had the privi· ing the advance on the enemy position was devoid of shelter, showing. a corn• lege of knowing him. He will be sadly north·east of Cachy, under an extremely plete disregard of danger. It was en· missed, not only in Carlisle, but in every heavy shell and machine -gun fire, the tirely due to his resource and ma.Sterly . other: place where he had occasion to go regimental medical . officer was reported control of a most difficult situation that on business and in the inter'~t of social missing. With the greatest coolness and a serious breakdown in the evacuation of · welfare to which he devoted so much of resource, Lance-Corporal Forrester took the wounded in the battalion was success· his leisure hours. charge of the situation. He quickly or· fully averted. Our deepest sympathy is ganised the A.A.M.C. detail, established extended to his widow who, as Sister * * * a casualty collecting post, directed the C. F. Robertson, served abroad with the Carlisle sub-branch suffe~ed another work of the stretcher-bearers and sue• Australian Army Nursing Service, and bereavement during the month through ceeded in ·establishing cont13.ct with bat· to their son Ian. Six members of th~ the passing· of Albert Parker, a 43rd talion headquarters in front and the field sub-branch formed a firing-party, and the Battalion man, who answered the last' ambulance posts in the rear. He person· Last Post and Reveille were sounded by call in the Edward Millen Home recent· ally conducted these operations, exposed Reg. Oaten, of the Gabbin sub-branch. ly. Death brought release from a long period of illness and suffering, which our late comrade bore with all that cour· age and fortitude that is characteristic of the Digger. * * * The Mt. Marshall sub-branch has to record with the deepest regret the death of one of its staunchest members, Mr. A. G. Forrester, who was accidentally killed PATENTED!

THE SUN PRONG ROTARY PASTURE RENOVATOR, . SEEDER and FERTILIZER on Wednesday, May 22. "Bill," as he . .. it a complete pasture improvement outfit was called by all, was seeding and was and a proved success on all gratslandt. thrown off the combine and killed in· stantly. He served in the A.A.M.C. Works Ollt an entirely new Ask your local agent for fNe and was one of the first reinforcements principle; harrow• and aerates leaflet: or write direct to:- for the 3rd Field Ambulance when the the 10H without damaging the H. V. McKA y. MASSEY Anzacs were on Gallipoli. Later in ttlrf. HARRIS PTY. LTD. France he served with the 13th Field Corner MURRA Y & KING Available without Med Jnd STREETS, PERTH. Ambulance in which he attained the rank fertllloser boxes if preferred. Warehouae: MAYLANDS of sergeant and was awarded the D.C.M. and M.M. The D.C.M. was awarded for exceptionally fine work on April 24, flRIZE-WINNER AT AUSTRAliAN AND N.Z. SHOWS 1918. On that day, Lance-Corporal For· rester with three squads of stretcher· beare;s, was posted to the M.O. of the THB LisTENING PosT, 15th June, 1940

All who know him will approve of this year, but for the past fifteen years. service in the South African War, after the appointment of Lieut.-Colonel A. C . • • • which he remained in Africa for several · N. Olden as Deputy· Director of Recruit· It was with deep regret that the State years as a member of the South African ing in this State. He is one who has Executive delegates accepted the resig· Mounted. Constabulary, which was or· given years of untiring ~rvice to the nation of Ollie Williams from their ganised at the ~nd of the war by Baden· League, both as a senior vice-president ranks. Ollie had been ordered by his Powell. For a time he took up farming 'of the W .A . Branch and as a member doctor to ease off a bit. As president of in the Orange Free State. Major Col­ of the State Executive. Colonel Olden the Mt. Lawley sub-branch he has been pitts came to Western Australia towards served with th~ 1Oth Light Horse in the an ou~tanding succ-ess and he intends to the end of 1913 and had been nine last war and he is the author of a war continue with this activity. We echo months on the land wh~n the Great War history entitled " Westralian Cavalry in the wish of his numerous fri

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A.R.M.S. COMPETITIONS sop are at Northam Camp. There are quite ing an efficient and fluent apeaker. Smoko a lot in the lOth Garrison. Jack Durack is thia year will be on Wednesday, October 9, Second Round Major C.O. Legal Corps or whatever tit.le the and member8 are advised to start a lay•by name indicates. Arthur Blythe, who keeps for the occasion. 'fhe Young· lOth Regiment ZONE 1 the light burning at North-West Cape, off and the 25th Machine Gun Regiment have Perth beat South Perth ...... 6-4 Carnarvon, sent in a two•years' sub. The suffered heavily by transfers of all ranks to Subiaco beat Yokine ...... 8-2 assodation conducted its first -social and the A.I.P. The proposed R.S.L. Defence W. Le-ederville beat W. Perth ...... dance on June 13. Bill Lyall is way up Corps will prove temporarily awkward to 8-2 Lakeside way and says things would probably our members, as we are not useci to march· Mt. Hawthorn beat Osborne Park 10-2 become lively if a certain eventuality does ing in threes and horse•holden will not be Maylands: bye. come to light. Bill can n ow talk five differ• required. There will be no atabld to do-­ ZONE 2 ent languages. Arthur Sweetapple has not so what wnt we do? I would suggest a North Perth beat been in the pink lately and we hope he is mechanised unit for all light horsemen, then Mt. Lawley _ 6-4 soon O .K. Ted Arundel is now f ast bccom· we could go places. Gloucester Pk. beat Victoria Pk. 10-0 Nedlands beat Mosman Park ...... 8-2 Cottesloe beat Claremont ...... 7-3 Shooting Mt. Hawthorn, 148; Subiaco, 145; Glo.ucester Park, 145; Mt. Lawley, 144; N~dlands, 143; West Leederville, 142; North Perth. 140; Perth, 140; Mosman Park, 138; West Perth, 136; Osborne Par~. 13 5 ; Cottesloe, 132; Claremont, 132; Yokine, 131; Victoria Park, 128; W.A.'s POPULAR TAILORS South Perth, 123. Maylands: bye. (( When you du~ of a new auit, think of the Third Round R.S.L. Trading Company Limited. ZONE 1 (( We now employ Perth's Best Cutter. Maylands beat Osborne Park ...... 6-4 ((We have an amazing assortment of the latut Mt. Hawthorn beat West Perth 8-2 effiart suitings and serges at 1.4/10/· per auit. W. Leederville beat Yokine _... 6-4 (( Call in and irupect our materials, or wri~ Subiaco beat South Perth 8-2 for eelf-mea.surement forms and patterns. Perth: bye. ZONE 2 Claremont beat Mosman Park ...... 8-2 WE PAY FREIGHT ON ALL ORDERS Nedlands beat Victoria Park -··· 8-2 Gloucester Park beat North Perth 8-2 Mt. Lawley beat Cottesloe ...... -·· 8-2 Only Addreu: Shooting Mt. Hawthorn, 147; Nedlands, 145; 570 HAY STREET, PER'r,H. M. LEWIS, Manager. Gloucester Park, 145; Mt. Lawley, 141; TELEPHONE: 8247' TBU!PHONB 8247' Mosman Park, 141; Subiaco, 139; Cottes· loe, 139; Maylands, 137; Yokine, 136; West Perth, 135; West Leederville, 135; Claremont, 134; Victoria Park, 133; South Perth, 131; North Perth, 129; Os· The Lucky Charm Kiosk borne Park, 12 5. Perth: bye. MISS P. SMITH, TOBACCONIST AND LOTTERY AGENT HAY STREET SECTION: PICCADILLY ARCADE, PERTH Tenth Light Horse Association The Biggest Lottery in Australia for 2/6. First Prite: .£6,000. (A.I.F.) Total Prite Money: .£12,700. Early buying meana an early draw. (BY R.G.H.) Stamped addressed envelope required for reply. At the May general meeting 30·odd mem• bers turned up and enjoyed a good nigh.fs fun. Membership has now reached 1~5 w1th indications of more to come. Dunng the IN NEWCASTLE STREET IT IS THE month Mr. Timperley had the pleasure of meeting Brigadier-General H . C. H. Robert• son, now C.O. 19th Brigade. You all know NEWCASTLE CLUB HOTEL Mug•Gunner Robby. He sent along four years' sub. to the association on his way t~ (H. C. "TIM" HOWARD, Ex·lnternational and State Cricketer, PROPRIETOR) Palestine or somewhere. The old mob 15 getting a good representation in t~e A.I.P., Where Cleanlineee, Service and the Bat Liquors are aupplied. the latest being Bert Wrighston, w~1.le .Arthur Olden is deputy director of re~tm~. Emy Trama Not. 14, t5 md 16 will deliver risbt at the ipOtl Telepboae 84732. Hull ia in Remounts, Phl1 Lewmg 10 Ord• nance, Harry Moore and Sergeant Thomas· Page 16 THE LISTENING P OST, 15th June, 1940 LOCAL PRODUCTS PrivJlte; B2993 Private LOTTERY Phones: B3973 Office: Ul803 w.~~~s~ Result of the Draw BUILDERS &: CONTRACTORS (Concraccors for che building of Melville Military Base) The draw in the Local Products Lot­ tery, conducted on the presence of the lst FLOOR, CHANCERY HOUSE. 3 HOWARD STREET, PERTH Minister for Industrial Development (Hon. A. R . G. Hawke) resulted in the declaration of the winning numbers given below. The prizes to which the numbers refer were donated by the fol· !owing W estern Australian manufactur· TODD BROS. ers:- MASTER BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS Malloch Bros. Ltd., W .A. Wire Net· ting Co., Red Castle Brewery, Hough· CLEAVER STRmrr, WBST PERTif TBL. IU733, B486J ton W int.>s Ltd., A ce Confectionery for alteration to An.uc Houac. All d&UU of Buildinr work carried Co., Michelides Ltd., Bantocks Ltd., Pur· Contractor• Pittinc• and Altuatiooa. ifta Grain Foods Ltd., H. Rayncr & Co., out. indudinr all cla.u of Oflice Swan Portland Cement Co., Metters Ltd., Swan Products Ltd., Boans Ltd., W estern Preserving W orks, D. & ]. Fowler Ltd. (Lion· Brand Products and Amgoorie Tea) , ::ioap Distributors Ltd., VICTORIA INSURANCE CO. W .A. Brushware Co., Foggitt ]ones Pty. Transacu all Oasse• of Insurance CHAS. H . CURLEWIS, Manager Ltd., Nestle & Anglo·Swiss Condensed THE OLDEST AUSTRALIAN OFFICE. ESTABLISHED 1849 Milk Co., McNamara Bros. 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As the result of representations ma<:{e by soon as practicable. A sample of the armlet the League, and subsequent conferences be­ will be forwarded when available. tween representatives of the League and the The State Executive is required to appoint Army authorities, the Depart.ment of the a sub-committee not exceeding five members, Army has app·roved of the formation of a to be designated the Administrative Staff, R.S.L. Volunteer Defence Corps. Since that one of whose functions will be appointments, was reported in the Press the Federal Presi­ including liaison officer between the State dent (Sir Gilbert Dyett)· said that, in accord­ Branch and the G.O.C. ance with the recommendations made, the With the object of obviating any possible . R.S.L. Volunteer Defence Corps will be misunderstanding, it is pointed out that all organised by the League on flexible establish­ ex-service men, including Imperial ex-service ments, approved by Army Headquarters, men, are eligible for membership of the and should carry out such voluntary training R.S.L. Volunteer Defence Corps, whether as can be mutually arranged between the they are members of the League or not. General Officer Commanding the Western However, by virtue of the approval of the Command . and the League, in association Department of the Army for the formation with the existing area organisation. of the Corps, the State Branch, through its When the organisation of these units is sub-branches, is empowered immediately to completed the League will advise the areas proceed with the work of organisation. with which they are associated of the per­ It is recommended that special care be sonnel available and eligible for posting to taken to see -that all men enrolling are classi­ units of the active forces on mobilisation, in fied according to their qualifications, such as accordance with their qualifications and signallers, machine-gunners, artillery, army standards·of physical fitness. medical corps and so on. In the meantime sub-branches are urged A distinguishing badge or armlet should to proceed with their district organisation be worn by the personnel of the R.S.L. V ol­ and endeavour to obtain instructors in the unteer Defence Corps when attending train­ late~t drill, musketry and physical training. ing parades or carrying out o·ther duties The early establishment of this reserve required of them. force, consisting of men who saw active ser­ Instructions for training for the R.S.L. vice in the Great War, will release for over­ Volunteer Defence Corps will be issued by seas service many younger men who are now Army Headquarters after consultation with doing duty. in the home defence force. the League. In addition to sanctioning the. formation In order to ensure that uniformity in the of the R.S.L. Volunteer Defence Corps, the methods of registration and control shall be Commonwealth Government has decided to observed, enrolment fo~s have been printed increase the strength of the Garrison Bat­ and are being distributed by th~ State Secre­ talions and to raise the age limit for Class "A" Reservists to 48 years. tary. A syllabus of training will be sent as.. . THE LISTENING PosT, 15th June, 1940 ·- tion. They were not· misrepresente~, and say what we like about Mussolini." Ul)· we can assure Mr. Corke that this paper fortunately it cannot be said in the chaste will not hesitate to criticise anyone pages of The Listening Post, alth6ugh I (aT PIP TO~) whose published statements, or public re· have been diving into a textbook on ana• marks, are likely to play into the hands tomy to find a scientific synonym ·that of the enemy. We feel sure that Mr. does not start_With one of the ~ly 'let· The following letter has· been received Corke. does not approve of such practices, ters of the alphabet. from a Yealering correspondent who however they may play to the gallery or * * signs hiinselfH.}: Corke (late 16th Bat· appeal. to uncritical members of .t~e g~n · Nothing we can say about Mussolini talion). "Many returned men, I am eral public. Regarding the d1vme In­ to-day could be nastier than what the sure," he writes, "will take strong ex· junction to pray for one's enemies, I American international journalist, ception to the misleading and disparag· can fuid no Biblical authority for pray· George Selde2;, said about him in his un· ing for the nation's enemies, as dis· ing remarks regarding Professor ~ur· authopsed biography ~f Benito, "The doch and Canon Bell in your last Issue. tinguished from personal foes. Nor can Sawdust Caesar." In 1914 Mussolini Both these men are of the highest int'~g­ I find any divine.-injunction to pray for was a socialist under the ban of the rity and sincerity and both are consumed Satan, whose vice-gerent Hitler is o~ Italian law. He was prominent in an with a love of their fellow men. John earth. I am glad Mr. Corke raised th1s agitation to keep Italy from entering the Bell is a returned man himself and was issue of prayer, for there is also a Bibli· war, even on the side of Germany and ea! instruction to pray in private, wh1ch decorated for valour on th~ field, and Austria, with whom sh'~ was allied. The when you sneer at him because he re· is a very different matter from seeking French Foreign Minister, knowing that members Hitler in his prayers at church publicity by making a parade of prayer. Mussolini had journalistic ambitions, per· it is just as well to recall to mind that I notice that Mr. Corke adopts the suaded the French Government to buy Christ Himself taught us to pray for threadbare argument that anything op· him a little paper in Milan and let him . our enemies, that 'their ways might be posed to disruptive tactics is Hitlerism . play at being an editor. Mussolini then altered. The whole tone of your article In the past, Hitler has pa1d people good changed his coat and strafed the Italian leads one to the conclusion that you money to speak and act as such people Government of the day for not joining would like to see us all follow Hitler and are speaking and acting to-day. To crit· up with Britain and: France. At the his friends down the path to paganism." icise these mountebank practices, or even time of the rape ot Aby51!inia, M\l880' So far Mr. Corke is the only reader prosecute them, is not Hitlerism but lini's admirers in this country made much who has taken exception of any sort to plain common sense. of the alleged fact that he was wounded the remarks published in the May Lis· * * * in the war. So he was. The wounds tening Post. On the contrary, we have When Italy crowned a career of peace were collected in a bombing school, miles received many congratulations, includ· blackmail by declaring war on the Allies away from the front, and they were of ing not a few from former members of in such dastardly fashion-a whole fort· a nature that would have sent a British Canon Bell's own congregation. I would night after Italian "troops" had been soldier before a court-martial for a self· remind Mr. Corke that it was the judg· supp-~ying Hitler with cannon fodder in inflicted wound. Actually Mussolini's Franc-e-a Digger of my acquaintance ment of these men, and not their per· service with the colours did not exce~d sonal integrity that was called into ques· said: "Well, thank God. Now we can a fortnight-and it was 'all in back areas...... It is one of the ironies of fate that Mussolini should have entered the war CLYDE as the vassal of Hitler, in spite of his melodramatic boasts about the might of Fascist Italy. The alliance of the die· Master tators is little more than a marriage of convenience, because, in the point of fact, there is no love lost between th·em as qjatteries individuals. Hitler suffers from ade· noids and has a repulsive habit of sniff· ling. Among his intimates, Mussolini For Power always refers to Hitler as "The Sniffl~r." Un the other hand, when Mussolini made Reliability his wonderfully stage-managed visit to Berlin a few years ago, Hitler, at an Confidence official banquet, leaned over tp th~ Brit· ish Ambassador and said to him in the CLYDE BATTERIES ARE USED BY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY Fuehrer's ungrammatical German, "I would much rather have your king beside Guaranteed Unconditionally for Two Years me than thia fat Dago." An alliance be· tween such kindred spirits should be pro­ DALGETY & CO. LTD. DISTRIBUTORS ductiv'~ of much gain-for their oppon· ents. MONARCH LAUNDRY LTD.- DYERS foND DRY CLEAI\mR.8 THB LISTENING PosT, l5'th Lu!!C, 1940 ~19 It waa comforting to read recently that tempts to suppreM these people by law is a the Commonwealth Government time when there should be no ~ is not would merely drive them underground. era and the unaware ot the antics of certain League's war activitres are clergy· Perhaps it would not be such a bad such men who carry that every ex•service man should showmanship into the thing after all to drive them underground pulpit be in pulling his weight. . No legal action is contemplated -preferably at Karrakatta. • at present, ~cause the authorities are • • • concentrating • • • Anyone on subversive publications The_ Leader of the State Opposition in a position to donate cardi· , rather than gans or socks subversive ·pulpiteering; but the Hon. C . G. Latham), himself a good for the Diggers in the Old i Men's Home we may rest assured that persons, whose Digger, tendered the State a good service may leave these gifts at the Memorial eminence in other directions attracts more in sticking to his guns and eventually Hall, Mt. Hawthorn. The a~t sub-branch official ion than the ravings of soap·box drawing from the Vice-Chancellor of the s will see that they spruikers reach their destinati will not be able to claim benefit University a belated admission that the on. of clergy when the law begins to turn University authoritied would suppress • * • a hostile eye to the mountebanks who anv Communistic organisation that might Private cablegrams to members of the wear their collars reversed. appear within the walls of the Univer• forces serving overseas may be sent via • • • sity. During a n·ewspaper correspondence Imperial Cable and Beam Wireless for One cannot commend the wisdom of that was prolonged unnecessarily by aca· fivepence a word, with a nuru.mum the Primat~ of Australia (Dr. Le Fanu) demic evasions, both Professor Beasley charge of two shillings and sixpence. ~ther in signing a letter protesting and Professor Murdoch pleaded that Messages may be lodged at the company's against the action of the Commonwealth members of the teaching staff of the Uni· office, Warwick House, St. George'a Ter· Government in. banning traitorous publi· versity wer'e too busy with their own race, Perth, or at any poot office. cations or in pleading for tolerance for jobs to supervise the conduct of students. pacifists. Such an attitude may be in· Neverth • * • eless, both Professors have man· At the meeting of presidents and sec• nocuous in time of peace, but by the aged to fit in much newspaper w.riting retaries held in Anzac House on May very eminence of the Primate's position 8, and broadcasting with their onerous dut• a suggestion was endorsed that in the community it becomes dange the • rous ies at Crawl"ey. League ·approach the Minister when we are fighting for our very exist· for the • Army, through the Federal Office, urg ence. A church paper in the Eastern • ing a relaxation of the medical examina· States roundly took him to task f or his tion for returned soldier applicants for implied support of the hirelings of Mos· The Federal President (Sir Gilbert vacancies in the Home Defence Forces cow. As far as pacifists are concerned . Dy'l!tt) wrote recently congratulating the The Federal President (Sir Gilbert we are all pacifists to the extent that none , State Executive on the membership folder Dyett) approached the Minister, who has of us wants war if it can be avoided; but which was included in the May issue of advised the League that he regrets that if by "pacifist" is meant the so-called con· 'The Listening Post. It is hoped that he is unable to relax the existing condi· scientious objector, then away with tol· these folders have been, or will be, used tions, but he considered that the erance. He that is not medical with us is against to the maximum advantage and that authorities at all times would us, and the pacifist endeavour of that stripe is no­ every member will search for a non· to avoid unnecessary rigidity thing but in examin· a traitor and should be treated member and hand or send it to him. This ations. a'l such. • • • When a man named Deans received a well•merited !tentence of six months' im· prisonment recently for treasonab~e ac· This trusty friend of the tivities, his counsel pleaded on hts be· half that the convicted man was a re• "old Diggers" is now turned soldier. lnquiri'es have revealed th at the authorities have no knowledge of being supplied this man, and we have been able to £nd to the no record of his ever having been a mem· bet of th'e League. It is a favorite trick COMMONWEALTH of these Communist persons to pose as ~·service men. Their speakers on the MILITARY FORCES Esplanade have been ~nown to wea~ th~ League badge on occastons, and the stgm· ficant absence of the £nancial crown is lost upon the general public. This is an· (All Westralian Leather) other vital reason for insisting on the return of the badge 'from tho.c:e who be· come unfinancial. PEARSE BROS. 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aon Battalion Mr. Aberle and the aaaiatant State secretary; Nedlands · Sub• Branch Crick~t Club, Colonel Olden; W :.A. Sportsmen'a Or· ganising Council for Patriotic Funds, Colonel • •• I- •· r••• ••- -•• 11 ••••• : -= :: ~ = ""'"': -:. ..: ~ .: : : = ~ ~ : ~= : -: -= =: ... :=... Olden; Williama sub•branch, Mr. Paton a.nd ~ ==.:. ~ === ::::;:-. ~ =:_ -:.: == = .: ~ =: ~ == the State Secretary; Mandurah sub·branch, =; :.. ::..·: Colonel Fairley, Mr. Johnstone and Mr. Pottl; Muntadgin·Totadgin sub·branch, Mr.. Keea• ing; Merredin, sub·branch, Colonel Mitchell:. May 29,· 1940 called for May 31. Mr. W. }. Hunt was Mt. Hawthorn sub·branch, Mr. Zeffert and At the meeting of the State Executive on appointed to represent the W .A. Branch. May the State Secretary. 29 ther~ were present Meaan. Y eates, It waa resolved that resolution 147 of the Resignation.-Mr Olden, Aberle, H . james, Denton, . 0 . }. Williams auvised W. ). 23rd Annuaal Congress, be reaffirmed and that, through ill·health James, Anderson, Nicholu, Margolin, urged upon and acting upon ~e Potu, the Commonwealth Government advice of his doctor, he leeesing, Fairley, Watt, for acuptance, was forced t o restgn Mitchell, Paton, Zef· particularly as Great Britain his seat on the State Executive. In view of fert and Warner. had now covered Leave of absence was the League's recommenda· the circumstances the resignation was accepted granted tion by~urgent to Meaan. Collett, Philp, Panton, emergency legislation. The with deep regret and an appreciation of the Hunt, Lamb, Comell, Thorn, resolution read: Colebatch, Pat• "That this congress is of services rendered by Mr. Williams was re• eraon, Curl~wia, Mackem:.ie, Johnatone and the opinion that the ideals for which the corded. Dinan. .A.I.F. fought during the years 1914·1918 It was agreed that the next on the list u Certificate of Service.-Qn the rccommen• could be maintained in this era of intense elected by congress should be advised. dation nationalism of the Manjimup sub·branch it waa only by the adoption of univer· Sub-Branch Officials.-The appointment of agreed that the Certificate of Service, which sal military training to provide for the ade· officials as advised by the Cue•Big Bell and waa to have been presented to Mr. Macken• quate defence of Australia. That simultane· Donnybrook sub-branches was confirmed. zie at a meeting of the sub·bra·ncb last month, ously with the recommendation of universal Army Matters.-Several letters and tele· should be presented military training, congre6S at an exec;utive meeting. is of the opinion grams were received from sub·br;mc~e s con· Condolence.-Delegates expressed sym· that there should be some method of regis· cerning army matters and the rephes were pathy with Mr. James on the recent loss of tration and organisation of the whole of left to the State Secretary. his mother. Australia's resources of wealth, man•power, Following discussion on this correspond· Federal Executive Meeting.-Advice was material and industry, and that in the event encc it was agreed that the Commonwealth received from the Federal President that a of a national crisis arising the whole of these Gov.:rnment be asked to authorise the forma· meeting of the Federal Executive had ~ should be conscripted." tion and training of a local service corps. The following resolutions were also sub· Sub·branches of the League would be the mitted for the agenda for this meeting:- basis of such a corps. This resolution was "That recruiting for the R.A.A.F. and submitted to the Federal Executive meeting AI.P. be more vigorously pursued and that on May 31. admission to training camps should immedi· Acting on information received from one Oxford Hotel ately follow attestation when desired by the sub-branch it was agreed to advise the author· rei:Ait." ities that meetings were being held by the Leederville,~t.lialVthor.n "That the rigorous medical requirements foreign e:lement in certain districts. for home defence recruits are unnecessary as R.A.A.F. Recruiting.-Mr. Waiter Cross­ returned soldiers are thus debarred from em• ing requested League action to remove the Always the Beat with Service, ployment for which they are qualified and necessity of R.A.A.F. recruits paying .£.1 to Civility and Cleanliness. medically fit." the Technical School for an educational "Knowing that an appreciable number of course prior to their acceptance for training. members of the lOth Garrison Battalion in It waa agreed that the Commonwealth Gov• W~tem Australia have been accepted as crnment be requested to pay the necessary members of the A.I.F., thereby indicating

t ~e An~ac Day service. Delegates were ad· Condolence.-Following the presentation v1sed thilt assurances had been given that of the An~ac Club report, reference was made auch a state of affairs would not recur. to the loss of two prominent and popular COO DURA Notice of Motion.-Mr. Zeffert gave notice members. Mr. Pred White and Mr. Harry of h.is intention to move at the next meeting, Holder. A motion of sympathy with tlie "That this State Executive approves the for­ relatives was carried. SHIRTS AND mation of an organised Foreign Legion to Welcome.-The State President formally welcome which men refugees from Na~i persecution d to the meeting the Country Vice· will be encouraged to join." President, Major H. James. PYJAMAS Council for Civil Liberties.-A letter was Shirts of every type, every style-Fash· May 15, 1940 read from Dr. A. Jacob, protesting against ion Shirts, Play Shirts, Work Shirts­ A·t the meeting of the withholding of Am,ac all the State Executive on House for meet• above the average in Quality.... May 1 5 there were present Messrs. ing purposes for the Council Pyjamas, Y eates, of Civil Liber• too, for every fancy. Light, Aberle, H . James, Philp, Medium and Heavy weight, W. J. James, Hunt, tics. in the lat· Anderson, Nicholas, Margolin, Potts, Kee The President explained that he instructed est stripes s· and patterns. ing, Pairley, Lamb, Watt, Mitchell, Paton, that the hall was not to be made available. Cornell, Zcffert, JohnSIOne and Dinan. Leave It was resolved that the action of the State of absence was granted to Messrs. Olden, President be endorsed and that all papers Collett, Panton, Denton, Thorn, Williams, and information in connection with this Colebatch, Paterson, Curlewis, Mackemie organisation be forwarded to the proper and Warner. authorities. Because of illness, Mr. Williams was granted Formation New Sub-Bran.ch.-Approval leave of absence for one month, and it was was given for the formation of a new sub· agreed that Messrs. Fairley and Johnstone branch to be known as Shackleton·Kwolyin represent the Executive at c·he Mandurah re• sub·branch and the question of a visit of the union on May 25. Executive was referred to the Management Visits.- The following visits were reported: Committee. State President and Mr. Paton, Fremantle suh· Army Matters: Military Hospital.-A wire branch: State President, Salvation Army; Mr. was received from Senator Collett advising A Goodura Shirt or Pyjama is a pro· Watt, West Lcedervile Am;ac Day: Colonel that University endowment land had been duct you can buy with the utmost con· Margolin, Perth sub·hranch; Mr. Williams, approved as a site for a permanent military fidence. You will find it ideal to Carlisle sub·branch; Mr. Philp, Marradong· hospital of 100 beds and that the structure launder, long wearing and comfortable. Boddington; Colonel Lamb, Northam An~a c would be of brick with provision for tern· Cost, too, is well within reach. Your service: Mr. Paton. Fremantle sub-branch: porary extension. storekeeper will gladly show you Mr. Aberle, Mclville sub-branch: Colonel Medical Examination.-T he State President G.D.M. products which include Over· Fairley, Mt. Magnet, Cue·Big Bell, Wiluna had wired to the Federal President drawing coats, Suits, Shorts, Pyjamas, Boot5. and Kalgoorlie sub-branches. attention to the rigid medical examination of applicants for the Underwear, Blankets, etc., etc.. and Congratulations.-A letter was rec~ivcd H ome Defence Forces, every item is guaranteed by the W .A. from Colonel Collett, acknowledging con· and asked that such medical examination be Manufacturers. gratulations on his appointment as Assistant relaxed. The Federal President advised that GOODE, DURRANT & MURRAY Mmister for Repatriation. the Minister fo r the Army had conveyed his LTD., PERTH Acknowledgment was also received from regrets that he was unable to relax the exist• ing conditions, but medical (Wholesale only) Mr. John Wood in reply to congra tul ation ~ authorities at all on his eightieth birthday. times had endeavoured to avoid unnecessary rigidity in examinations. Manjimup Sub-Branch.-This sub· branch submitted a number of queries, the replies to which were left to the State Secreta.ry. AUSTRALIAN MINES MANAGEMENT AND Procedure.-A letter was received through the Federal office from the Army Department SECRETARIA TE LIMITED drawing attention to the necessary procedure which required sub-branches to transmit mat· ters that they desire brought to the notice of Army Headquarters to the Undertake Mine and Industrial Promotion, Min~ Management ;md Development, State Head· quarters, and also for the State Headquarters Company Direction and Fmancial Control. Corr~pondence Invited. to communicate throush the Federal office. It was decided that this mater be referred LONDON HOUSE, 321 MURRAY STREET, PERTH. TEL. B9061. to in the next Head Office circular. Hospital Records.-Mt. Hawthorn sub· branch suggested that for the convenience of hospital visitors the particulars of returned MINES MANAGED: soldier patients in the Perth Hospital be A.laddio Gold Mince Limited. made available to sub·branch visitors. Mr. Mare Gold Minea Limited. Nicholas, the League's Atlu Gold Mince Limited. North Kalgurli United Minu hospital visitor, an· Limited. nounced that a list was now Beryl Gold Minu Limited. Phoenix Gold Mines Limited. available in Biodah Gold Mines Limited. Riverina Ward XI and for the civilian wards the creed Gold Mince Limited. book showed Black Range Gold Mince Limited. Sa.nd Queen Gladaome the letters "R.S." He thought Gold Minea N.L. that this would meet the position. Daydawn Gold Minea Limited. Southern Cross United Minea Limited. It was decided that the sub·branch be informed Emu Gold Minea Limited. Wheel of Fortune Gold Mine Limited. accordingly. Great Boulder Pty. Ltd. Wilga Coal Minin& and Carb. Co. Gladiator Gold Minu Limited. (W.A.) Limited. Newdegate and Colonel Collett Cup Com­ Herculea Gold Minca Limited. Woolgar Gold Minea petition.s.-In order to complete the State Limited. congress Kin& of Creation Gold Mine Limited. Y ellowdine Gold Development circular the State Secretary defined Limited. the metropolitan Leonora Gold Mine• Limited. Meekatha.rra Gold Mioea Limited. sub·branches eligible for the LoclUnvar Gold Minu Limited. Newdegate Cup.- The Colonel Collett Cup being reserved for country sub-branches. The grouping was approved. Mary Comell Trophy.-The finalisation of this was deferred. THE LISTENING PosT,' 15th ju.ne, 1940

off to ~hree of the loclll stalwart5 who are departing o n service. The youngest, a aon of a well-known Digger, Mr. Brine, goe~ to the· Royal Australian A ir Force. Genial , Joclc King, a past president of the· sub· branch, has joined the · ground staff of the ' Air Force. During the' last war J ock served with the Highland Light lnfantry. H e spent many where he MELVILLE Saving Certificates fur our two .and a ~alf years In Ger purchase of War work as a thorn in the the improvement of our contmued h1s good The sub·branch recently entertained 12 sub·~ranc.h and Bob Nestor who served V!c. Fowler and Caple side of the enemy. VISitors from the Serpentine·J arrahdale sub· amehoratJon . fu~d. h s. is going therr 1mpress10n of the presidents in the 16t.h and 28t Battalio~ branch, as well as two each from Bclmont reported ith the Forestry Corps. H e is a '·l and secretaries' meeting at A nuc House re· overseas W and South Perth. Following a crayfish and late Sergeant•Major jock Nestor, _Mr . .Ackroyd reported visiting with son of the beer repast, the. gathering was regaled in cently. who was well·known to those who did their Mr. Whae s1ck members in hospital. racy style by vanous speakers, including Fred preliminary training at Blackboy Hill. There Aberle and Di~k Geddes. T he humble dog BASSENDEAN w~s a g reat crowd present and all fervently was the pnnc1pal figure in sever;rl- funny revoir" and a safe ' The business meeting_ was held on May w1shed the boys "au s~ories which brought the house down. Mr. return. Community singing, games and The secretary (Mr. H . 23. . The soc1al comrmttcc held a special j1m Philp presided. nce on May dancing added to the gaiety of a most en• past president mect111g .at the president's reside Moore) . and the immediate a joyable night. have each received the 30 to d1scuss the possibility of procuring (Mr. B11l Bailey) It was PEMBERTO N of Service. Members arc b lo~k of land for building purposes. League's Certificate held in the meeting on June 4 it was local movements including dectded to take over the dances At the monthly prominent in all the junior foot· up a dance programme. work, comforts fund, swimming club, Masonic Hall each week by decided. ~o draw A.R.P. entire profits will be devoted Organs1at1on for home defence was discusscc.l •I road· board, Parents and Citizen's, etc. bailers. The to patriotic funds and the social committee an~ it was decided to support any action RETURNED ARM'l: SISTERS desires the full support of all in this worthy wh1ch the State Executive might take. The parcels overseas was ~· The monthly meeting, held at the club· cause. matter of despatching A sub-committee has been rooms on June 6 was presided over by WEST LEEDERVILLE-WEMBLEY also discussed. was well at· appointed to go more fully into this matter. Miss Clifton (president) and The president (Mr. Harold Ingle) presided fund deeply sympa· The next dance for the amelioration te~ded ~y 25 members. We over a good meeting on May 13. Delegates secretary, ers, Mrs. For· will be held on June 22. The th1se wtth one of our memb reported on visits to the Perth sub·branch vice leave bin, on the tragic death of who has been away on long ser rester, of Bencub and on a social tcndcr.:d the sub·hranch by was welcomed back to office. ' her husband last month. It was pleasing to st Perth. the Manchester Unity Lodge, Ea LE see some of the nurses from the Eastern George Tummell's cricketers arc getting into MT. HAWTHORN-NTH. LEEDERVIL States and New Zealand as they passed form for the coming season. A visitor to May has been a very busy month. The through Perth on their way overseas. Tht• the monthly meeting was Mr. Reg. Ratley, games of bowls and darts in the first round usual weekly Red Cross sewing meetings arc another cricket enthusiast from North Perth. have been very keen and the blunt edge has still being held every Thursday evening, and Members were disappointed at not being able we would like to sec as many members as personally to entertain a group oi friends in possible on these nights. the district before they went overseas with GLOUCESTER PARK the A.I.P. It is pleasing to note, however, For a Car. T ruct ~otof' Cycle. that the sub-branch was able to present each A.R.M.S. Games.- At the last sub-branch token Trailer or anyching in the Car line d of fore· of the departing troops with a small meeting it was decided that instea s are bucked at win· wcmt to forfeit, we of goodwill. Member you can't go ·wrong if you ing Mosman Park sub-branch to A.R.M.S. competi· H ouse on August ning two matches in the ull. would play them at Anz;ac about the future buy or two games have met with tions and feel optimisti~ 14. Our ~rst sub·branch is keenly alive to the ncccs· oria Park 10·0. North Perth The Call on .Aunara of the IIth Batto. success, vi1.., Vict some definite ctfort being made by cy <~ l ity for 8·2. Our next games arc Mt. L1wl generally in the Anzac members of the League Strang Motors Mt. Lawley on June 13; Cottesloe at we stand. We are pleased 0. W . s at Anzac cause for which H ouse on June 17 and Nedland a move has now been made and year, C. . to see that BOTH SIDB& OP ALB.ANY house on July I 5. For this J soon t o receive instructions as to Brown, shoot· we hope ROAD, VIC1'0 RIA P.ARK Lambe is sports director; Frank JUst what members may he permitted to do to ing captain; Vie Fowler, table tennis; Bill Quarter mile from Swan River. assist Au ~tralia and the Empire. Smith, quoits; Caple, bridge; H arry Bethell, T elephone Ml078. darts. New members continue to join up. DARLING RANGE Geo. • Owens has outlined a scheme for the The sub-branch recently tendered a send·

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Weekly dancea are still be· thanu to an enerretic committee and th: great sub•branch stalwart, presented the sub· ing held every Friday. .All memben _are re• cabin·boys looked well in the!r "':'bite coats. . branch with six cups for championship quested to roll up to the next meeung on We are agai.n under an obhgauon to the awards. The gift is much appreciated. July 4. It is election night, finishing up women'a auxiliary under Mrs. Be'\lan. The Brid.ge evenings are now held every Satur· with a social evening to welcome the new way the tablea were laid would have won day evening in the clubroom upstairs, and officers wbo will carry on for the next term. any of the competitioJU. Tbanb are al_so dances are held every W ednesday and Fri· NORTH-BAST FREMANTLE due to Mra. Geo. Williams and Mrs. '01g· day. These dances have proved most popu• There waa a more than usually large at• gina for their hard work. Amongst the Jar. tendance on Empire night when the monthly eueats were Mesars. M. Zefl"en, w~o•e spe~ch MAN]IMUP meeting was followed by the quarterly aocial. waa heartily applauded, Counollors B1lly Mr. J. Paton, the senior vice•preaident, pre· Beadle and our old friend Councillor Caddy, Last sided, owing to the president's absence on whom we all admire . for month we deplored the hiKh death his good work for rate among the sub-branch his military duties. The hon. secretary (S. the Diegers, and Councillor Purslowe, who members. Now it is the war that is Tugby) and the treasurer J . Wallter) assisted. waa in uniform. Our popular Lord Mayor depleting the ranks. Johnny Noble is in the Garrison Mr. Tugby reported that Colonel Porbes had (Dr. Mcagher) got a real good Battalion, welcome. H e Lou Goodman and Ted been placed in charge of the Barracks and ia a very popular perwn out at Mt. Archer are going Haw· abroad with the had written a l etter t o the sub·branch thank· thorn. Other dist.inguished and Forestry mob and the latest welcome defection is Lauric Sims, ing it for its welcome and agreeing to allow guests were Messrs. Dimmett and Parker, the president, no less. At leaat the sub-branch the use of a room in the Bar· M.'sL.C. Dave Benwn was Laurie has passed the doctor here. seen. The We don't wish to be spiteful, racks for meetings. It was agreed to write orchestra, as usual, gave of their but we hope best. We the war is over before he to Mr. T. Hobbs, thanking him for doing thank Alex. and his fellow members and the gets there. Re· cruitjng generally is gathcnng volume here. Mr. Tugby's shift for him on the trains as other artists who assisted. It was a real The second visit of the recruiting board conductor. Mr. Clark reported that with pleasure to sec 60 many navy, army, and air lasted a day and a half. Somewhere near Me!l!irs. Tugby and Hopkins he had waited force uniforms present. This made a good a 100 were examined and about 60 passed upon the chairman of trustc...s of the Soldiers' setting, for our motto is thes~ days "thumbs . Nearly all the '"outs" were due Institute (the Mayor of Fremantle, Mr. F. up," and our theme eone, Pack to reserved up your occupations. A party o f 18 E. Gibson). He said the deputation had re· troubles," i• always sung out local men of here. Every the Forestry unit were farewelled by a crowd ceived the utmost courtesy from Mr. Gibson meeting sees new membe_rs joining u1', the of 450 persons in the town hall on May and much had been learned about the past latest being Messrs. Miller and B1 2?. ckley. Among the guests of hono,Jr were management of the buildings. He fully out· Bridge nights are still held every Lou Good· Monday. man (vice•president) and lined the position as it existed to•day and Mt. Hawthorn siclt parades show that B1ll Ted Archer (corn· mitteeman) of the sub·branch. was assured that any body of returned men Skates is showing great cheerfulness in 11is Now, Vice· President Lou and Secretary Albert Hastings was entitled to the use of the buildings. long illness. Tom May, despite being uniiblc are, so far as we know, the only two repre· These remarks were supported by a life mem· to get about, is showing skill at knitt_ in~ socks sentatives of the senior silent salt water ser· ber of the trustees, who was present, and by for the new Diggers. J IS m . Murdock hos· vice in our sub·branch. It's bad enough Mr. Tugby, the secretary. The treasurer re· pital after a motor accident. Bill Andrews, for a se·cretary to lose ported that there was a c.redit balance in the one of the sub-branch's sick wardens, a use£ ul colleague, but has him• Albert's distress was aggravated bank of £20/7/6 and the subscriptions re· self just recovered after a very by Lou's bad case of choice of a unit. "My ceived that night amounted to £7/2/6. A pleurisy and Tony Erickson is going into old shippy's gone ashore, all right," he grieved. '"He's neither hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Tom hospital for an operation. Tony is one of Mt. Bell for his continued help to the sub-branch Hawthorn's best tennis players and his loss in /roviding free transport of the members will be felt. an the women's auxiliary. A similar vote of SUBIACO thanks was passed to Mr. Kennedy for the gift of trophies. About a dozen new mem• The month's work has proceeded smoothly hers were welcomed. The social followed at and efficiently in spite of adverse war news. which Mr. Poley Quite a number played the nece8$ary piano of new members have joined accompaniments. and many have come into the fold hoping CAUNGIRI that the R.S.L. will be able to utilise their Hurling ham On Wednesday, May 22, the sub·branch servic es in spar.e hours or days in the crush· farewelled Bill Boreham, a son of member ing of the foul plague of Germanism. Let Alf Boreham, of Piawaning. Bill, who is a us put it on record here that the Subiaco member of the senior service, was sub·b ranch is I 00 per cent. home on behind the State Hotel leave. In the absence of the ·president (Mr. Executive in their efforts for national de· Hill), who was on the sick l.ist, fencr, and Mr. W. not the least in their advocacy of FRED. COLEMAN, HOST Campbell officiated. On behalf conscription of the sub· of wealth and man·power. At branch he wished Bill God·speed the general and good meeting on June 6 leave of ab· luclt. Members then enthu&iastically drank sence was granted to the Tel. MUllS president (Mr. Ern the health of their new comrade. Bill, hav• Congdon), who has joined the A.I.P. A sug• -'------ing &igned the register, thanked those present A HOTEL OF CHARACTER The best of liquors and the best accommodation N.elbourne Cnr. MILLIGAN AND HAY STREETS, PERTH PHONE B4517 D. R. Y AN, Proprietor .. THE LISTENING .PosT, 15th ]urn!, 1940 Page 27 i

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'· Page 28 THE LISTENING PoST, 15th June, 1940 for their good wishes. The · meeting then social and dance to be held in aid of a dis· fully carried the sub·branch along since the adjourned to the local hall where a public · trcsscd member, who is seriously ill. hall was first acquired. Members. indicated a function, convened ~y the sub·branch, was VICTORIA PARK . strong desire to· get. their we.ight behind .some held. The sub·branch proposes that, helped Last month was. an unusually busy one for war effortS, but to avoid any needless over· by the local branch of the Red Cross, they the sub•branch. Three A.R.M.S. engage· lapping we arc awaiting the formulation of will farewell all the local lads who leave for ments took place versw Mt. Lawley, G l ou ce~ · · some plan by headquarters. As contem· ~crv i ce overseas. At Bolgart, on June I, the ter Park and · Nedlands, in that order. AI· plated, our meeting with Nedlanas ·in the '!Uarterly meeting was held. T he subject of though we only scored three points out of A.R.M.S. competition proved disastrous to us aiicn> was fully discussed and members urged th.: 30 we all enjoyed ourselves. These meet· and we were tuned up to the ·extent of 8·2. that drastic action be taken to curtail their ings invariably bring to mind the sterner Claremont also .benefitted by their meeting actiVIUes. The question of the fifth column events of to·day. Accordingly, the games of with us and improved their position by put· was also d1scussed and the speakers stressed 1940 arc not played in the carefree a t mo ~· ting us down 6·4. Both nights were very the gravity of t he position in many countries pherc of old, the thoughts of all being with enjoyable, and although we finished up at caused by the ~ubversive activities of thcFe the troops again. A.D. is too formidable a the thin end of the stick we felt that the JT(>ple. Now is the time to put our own barrier for many scratch. Members ensuing year. It was decided to split the tops, members and their friends are requested and the women's committee of the sub·branch duties of sub·branch administration and hall to come along, if only occasionally, and help wt:re co·operating with the Armadalc branch control accordingly. T wo secretaries were the sub·branch along. Next meeting is Tues· of the Red Cross in extending a hearty wcl· nominated-Chris. James, as hall secretary, day, June 25, and games practice commences • t•me to the new A.l.F. boys. The sub· and Dick Thomas, a newcomer into the at 7.30. branch joinin g with the lOth Light H orse sub·branch, as sub·branch secretary. Confi· ALBANY again this year is ma king arrangements for dence was expressed by members of the sub· T he monthly meeting was held on June the 1940 military ball to be held at Arma· hranch by very few alterations to the per· 4, with the president (Mr. A. H. Richardson) dale. Details were finalised for a benefit sonnel of the committee which have success· in the cha.ir. There was an unusually large attendance. A recommendation that the lands sub·committee be reformed to deal with all questions concerning settlers who proceed overseas on service was agreed to unani· mously. Messrs. Allwood, McKen~ie , Whit· When thin~ing of tern, H. Walker and Vaughan were appoint· ed. Another proposal which received unani· Pavements, think of mous assent was that the proceeds of the Friday night entertainments should be used to supply local men serving o verseas with free copies of "Th'e Albany Wi~bang." Other MOUNTAIN recommendations passed were that war sav· ings certificates to the value of .£ 10 be pur· QUARR·IES chased from No. 2 Account and that a 100 dodgers similar to those published with "The Listening Post" be purchased. Several mat· LTD. ters, including the question of honorary mem· bership and · wool appraisement were again NATIONAL HOUSE, referred to the State Executive. The O.C. Gardens reported that the balance was just WILLlAM STREET, over .£23, and that he had rece.ived a donation of five shrubs from Tom Bennett. A resolu· PERTH. Phone 55191 tion urging conscription cif all wealth, man· power and industry for the better prosecution of the war was carried. Empire Shopping An illustration depicting portion W eck was responsible .for a good show of of Stirling Highway, Mosman posters in many local shops. The next meet· Park; paved with slabe by the ing will be held on July 2, when the annual Mosman · Park Road Board. election of officers will take ·place. Supplied by Mountain Quarriea. OSBORNE PARK F. J. ABERLE, MANAGER The grand military ball was a great sue· cess. Among the distinguished guests were Colonel and Mrs. Olden, who led the grand In Fremantle it's THE HOTEL ORIENT P. H. KERR (Late lOth Light Horse), PROPRIETOR THE LISTENING PoST, 15t~, June, 1940 Pa-ge 29 march. At least .£20 was netted f;~ the sub· branch funds. Weekly. dances and mceting5 ar~ well attended, and new members are still betng enrolled. The sub·branch lost to May· lands i~ the second round of the A.R.M.S. ~ompetltion, but the evening was a most en· joyable one. Th40 ladies' comforts committee has now over .£2 f in hand. Arrangements have been made to send a second consign· BASSBNDBAN good wishes were given to the ~uac and ment of parcels overseas: its future. O n May 17 a very delightful and success• CARUSLE FREMANTLE CITY AND DISTRICT in t he Masonic Hall by The weekly dances for the Defence Forces ful dance was held Mrs. Gilsenan prcaided over a good meet­ women"s auxiliary to help to was held in the are still in great favour. The annual reunion a group of the ing on May 13. A reception work. The re• to tht: was held in the Institute on May 16. The raise funds for amelioration Memorial Hall on May 16 celebrate decorated by the wo• suit was that the sum of .£9/ 14/ 9 was banded eighth anniversary. There were ma.ny rep· tables were tastefully table was . T he . The president (Tom Hobbs) over to the treasurer. An invalid resentatives of other auxili!lries preacnt men's auxiliary women by the &ub· lay) wished the omed the visitors, who included the State also presented to the State President (Mrs. McKin welc branch. T his table was originally made for day. Mrs. Gilscna.n President (Mr: A. Yeatess), Colonel Olden, auxiliary a happy birth . Free· the late Eisa Oakely and was rece.ived- by cut the two·tiered cake which was made for Mr. Paton, Canon Collick, the Rev in the ab· umble other sub· the vice•president (Mrs. lrvine) the occasion by Mrs. Solly. The j man and representatives of (Mrs. Grieve). A return. A s. The toasts honoured were "The sence of the president sale on May 18 showed a good branche thanks was given to the ladies May 31 was a most sed by Mr. H. G. \Vilson hearty vote of grand Empire ball on Visitors," propo responsible for the evening and The auxiliary sends to by the Rev. Mr. Freeman; who were successful function. and replied Mrs. Mc!Cinlay, of Victoria Park, State Executive," proposed by Theo. greetings to "The her a speedy recovery. Brennan and responded to by Mr. Yeates; wishing "Sister Sub·Branches," proposed by Mr. An· T he femininity of French women is MT. HAWTHO RN-NTH. LBEDBRVU.LE derson and responded to by Mr. Ashworth one of France's best weapons in t he war The auxiliary is working hard at knitting (president Mosman 's Park sub·branch) and once again. Quite a lot of socks were handed others; and "T he Fighting Forces," proposed against Germany. We remain as we in at the last meeting. Mrs. Bevan donated by Mr. Preccorn and replied to by Colonel are and we have shown the world some· .£1 to be spent on buying wool and 12/6 Olden. During the evening musical and thing of which we already had a notion was handed in by Mrs. Field as the result Messrs. D. other items were rendered by -that the country could be handed over of sale of jam made by her sister. T he }ones, B . Newman and A. Hunt. T he fol · jumble sale resulted in a profit of £1/9/·. !owing officers have been elected: President, to the women for a time without being T he hospital and Old Men's H ome visitors Tom Hobbs; vice·presidents, Messrs. Brown any the worse for it.-Mlle. Eve Curie, are still carrying on the good work. The and Earnshaw; secretary, Ted Tincombe; during a lecture tour of U.S.A. quarterly social was a great success, which treasurer, A. Kirby; publicity officer, H. G. was especially enjoyed by the soldiers from Wilson; trustees, Messrs. Barfield and String• Queensland and New South W ales, who fellow; auditors, Messrs. Brennan and Har• were present. Two lots of games played douin. You Can't &at have resulted in two wins for us. SOUTH PBRTH The general meeting was held on May 17 BALMORAL HOTEL Mrs. E. B. O'CONNELL'S at the Masonic Hall with Mrs. H . Day {pre· ALBANY ROAD, V ICTORIA sident) in the chair. Quite a lot of business Expert Catering Service was dealt with and arrangements were made PARK to hold a jumble sale on May l8. Nomina• CR. HAY ac MILLIGAN STRBBTS, tions were taken of officers for the forthcom· PBitTH ing year. The hospital committees are do· ing some good work. Cigarettes, cakes, books Evn yching of the Be•t l!xtenaive room• available for Smoke and matches are taken to the Perth Hospital cal programme was Sociala, Banquete, Luncheon•. etc. and Heathcote. A musi arranged for Heathcote and was repeated at Winea fi Spiritl. All Ludin1 Brand• of Punctiona catered for in a nr part of the Old Women"s Home. After the general iness was dealt with. a very interesting Now Swan & Redcaatle Ale• & Stouu itan Area. bus Metropol talk was given by Miss Mary Meares on the V.A.D.'s. A vote of thanks 'Phone 8 3-491 work of the W . T . ARTIS was given to Miss Mcares and supper was served. (Late ltt Field Engineera, A.I.P.) 'Phone MJ029 NELSON & SON LTD. J . H. LUNNON AUCfiONEERS AND EGG EXPORTERS P.S.M.C., P.I.O.O .• D.B.O .A., London METROPOLITAN MARKETS, PERTH ( late 28th Battalion, A.l.P.) Optician Auction Sales of Poultry and Egga Twice Weekly-Wedneaday f:i ~riclay . 7, 8 ac 9 MACLARBN'S CHAMBBRS HlGHEST PRICES - :- PROMPT RETURNS 144 WILUAM STRBBT C1'ates, Cast s, L4bel.s, etc., on appliucion. Between Wellincton and Murray Sta. (Oppoaite Royal Hou:l) PHIL1P GIUIS, MANAGBit TBIBPHONB 8292'7 - •t ;">"~ ·-- - ..... - ·"t·' THE LISTENiNG PosT, 15th JJ.m. 1940 •• 0 for the tea was in the handi of the auxiliary committee. To help general '· fUndt; Mrs. Sharland held a very succe~ful npiJse party at her home recently. The sum of H/· wa5 raised. On May. 30 members "Were .ente~­ ~ined by the .Ub-branch, the ·occasion being the fifth anniversar-Y of the opening of the hall. Mrs: Barnett gave the sub•branch a birthday preae~t of J;U/U/.· . on behalf of the auxiliary. The · orga~r tMr. ~ F. . Matthews), who always·providea ·a good ~igbt, _ ) surpassed himself on this occasion. At" the gcne(al meeting on May 31 four new mem· Learn Type - bera were welcomed. Mrs. Caldwell·-reported 'Be Prepa:r~d! ~o 27 patients at the Edward Millen Home when she paid the monthly visit. , The wool com· / Fraa Complete BtuiDall forts are still coming in· steadily. A cheque TypiAg C~una uailabla for 1.2/2/· waa welcomed. This was a dona· ·. tion from Mr. J. R. johnstone, ·of the Broad· to nary purchua~ of the way Theatre, Victoria Park. Several parcel& have .been distributed to local boys proceed· lM.PER-IAL ing overseas. Appreciation was expressed of the fact that Mrs. H. Taylor not only Good Companion makes the wreath for Anzac Day buf p.ro· videa it as .well. Mrs. Taylor replied that The- English Portable utith "she liked to do it." · - •vny standard feature. WAGIN laa them today while ltill During th.e past month the auxiliary was busy making _arran~ements for the fth Great available at tbi1 price . . . Southern Women s Auxiliaries' Reunion, which was held at. Wagin on Wednesday, 's Lower iD Lighter iD May 29. The reunion took the form of a j,.om £ 12/ 1 9/6 \ £ Price. lbS. Weight. dinner followed by a social evening and danc• ing. A good ·orchestra contributed greatly BURRIDGE & WARREN LTD. to the success and enjoyment of the function. 69 JC:ING STREET, PERTH 'PHONE 87146 (:5 LiDn) COTTESLOE There was a fair attendance at the ~onthly meeting, presided over by Mrs. Sc:ott, on

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June 9. Several new members were wel· These .ladies are working. vigorously. on be· given. Diggers of the Old Men'• Home all comed. The social committee reported on half of the A.l.F. Presentations of in1cribed had a cheery word on dle occalion of the ~he suc~ess ?f the. weekly bridge parties held wristlet watches were made to the three auxiliary's May visit. The concert led by m COnJUDctlon wttb the sub-branch in the guests, who suitably .responded. The secre· Mrs. ]. Thomas and the boxes distributed Hostel Manly. The success of these func· tary of the North•East Fremantle sub-branch were grea:tly appreciated. The Lemnoa visit tiona is largely due to the kindness of Mr. (Mr. Tugby) assured the departing boys that was also a happy event. The auxiliary thanks Meluin, in allowing the full use of the hostel the aub•branch would watch over their in· Bunbury and Waroona auxiliaries for con· free of charge. During the month a con· tereats and advised them to keep in close siste!lt help in sending along home•made his· cert was given by the Cottesloe Optimists' touch with the League. Members of the cuits, cakes and jam for diltribution Party at the . The proceeds were in aid of the sub-branch added to· the fun of the evening various institutions. That ardent band of Camp Comforts Fund. Members are now by parading as models for a fashionable wed· workers, the visiting committee, keeps up busy with knitting for the troops. Parcels ding. Amusing and explanatory comments the regular visits to the Home of Peace and are also being prepared for the men who were provided by Mrs. Bell. Those who saw the various hospitals. The auxiliary have co· enlisted from the district. him will never forget Mr. Predericks as "The operates with the sub-branch in the entertain· NORTH-EAST FREMANTLE Bride's Mother." Two veterans of the last ment of troops passing through the city. The auxiliary recently gave a farewell war who came along to wish the young Dig· Subiaco was well represented at the Empire party to three relat.ives of members, M essrs. gers God•speed were M essrs. Brick and Cor· Ball in Anuc House. The sports director Me ldrunr, Poat and Bell, who are now on ness, who are both close friends o f the North· (Mrs. Burgess) reports that keen interest is active service abroad. There were over a East Fremantle auxiliary. being taken in the McKinlay Sh ield Corn· 100 present. The president (Mrs. Bell) re· SUBIACO petition. Two rounds have been won by the ferred to the excellent and self•sacri£cing Two bridge afternoons have been held to auxiliary. A championship being run among work that had been done by Mrs. Rankin, raise funds for the purchase o f knitting wool. members is aroussing interest and causin g and the sailors and soldiers' comforts corn · Demonstrations of flower• and toy•making much fun. mittee of which Mrs. Rankin is chairman. and of dress•cutting and designing have been BOULDER The general m eeting was held on May 29 when Mrs. Bosustow presided over 22 rnem· hers. The weekly dances are proving a g reat success. Mrs. Bayes and Mrs. Crompton and her orchestra are still doing their good work in supplying the music. Mr. Reid, who has acted as M .C. for so long, has now joined the A.I.F. H e will be greatly missed. The auxiliary comfort fund ha~ many knitters now. Mrs. James, aged 74, has knitted 12 pairs of socks. Men on lc;tve arc welcomed at the socials. A.I.F. men are asked to auto· graph the flag and are given souvenir hand· kerchiefs and packets of ci ~:arcttes. W hen Mr. H . A. fisher (whose wife is secretary of the auxiliary) was leaving with the R.A.A.F. he was presented with a pen and pencil·set from the members.

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A11ociation Place of Meeting Date of Meeting Preaident Secretary

ARTIL. COMRADES' Anuc Howe, Perth ...... lrd Tuucay ...... W . Beadle, ·UO Newca•tl~ J-" J(co.ny, 138 Suth ASSOCIATION Strut, Perth Avenue. lnalewood BLINDED SOLDIERS' .Anuc House, Perth ...... When occeaaary ...... D. M. BelliOn, Anuc Mra. W. Jamea, 19 Marioo ASSOCIATION Howe, Perth Street, Leederville 11th BATTALION AS· Anuc House, Perth ...... Monthly luncheon, I p.m., W. Kruger, 79 St. Leo· R. W. Blair, 79 William SOCIATION on 11th of month nard'a Ave., Ltederville Street, Perth EX • MACHINE GUN· Grec•on'•, 32 Kine Street, Quarterly ...... ]. W. Lynch, cr. Hampton E. S. Everett, Temple NERS' ASSN. Perth and Pothergill Roada, Court Garace, Perth Fremantle. 44th ASSOCIATION .... A1 advertiacd ...... Annual reunion, Monday Col. C. H . Lamb, Victoria E. C. Rogen, 61 Pairfidd of Show Week House, St. George'a Street, Mt. Hawthorn Terrace, Perth An,ac Houae, Perth ...... MEDICAL SERVICES Third Thuuday, quarterly Dr. C. H . Leedman; chair· H . W . Ri&~r. 26 f!lir.abcth ASSOCIATION man: W. j. Eddington Street, North Perth. 'Phone B839.f 16th BATTALION AS· Wbcn ..called ...... Colonel E. L. Marcolin, f!. ]. Muacy, erton, 111 Adc· A. Cook, 168 Railway ION ASSOCIATION Wde Terrace. Path Turace, Maylanda THE LISTENING PosT, 15th Ju.rn:: 1940

R~S.L. SUB-BRANCH AND UNIT ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY RATBS: ll/11- PBR ANNUM S1,1b·Branch Place of Meeting Date of Meetine Preaident Secretary

ARDATH: BABAKIN Ardath Hote.l .... lat Saturday, 8 p.m. W. R. B. McMealtan, A W. Wheeler, ~abaldn BabalUn .ALBANY ... : ...... Soldier•' Institute lit Tuesday, 8 p.m. A. H . Richardton, Albany 1!. W . Wheeler, Grey St. (West), Albany BALUDU DISTRICTS R.S.L. Hall When called, Saturday, 8 R. Petchell F. b oritti, Ba}lidu p.m. BASSE-NDEAN ...... Town Hall Basement Alternate T hursday (pen· H. R. Minchin, 8 Wilson H . Fry, 72 Railway Par· sion days) , 7. 30 p.m. Street, Bassendean ade, Busendean BROOKTON ...... R.S.L. Club Rooms ...... lst Saturday, 9 p.m ...... H . T. Boultbee, Nulya B. ·Sturmer, Brooltton BULLSBROOK ...... Bullsbrook Town Hall ... . 2nd Saturday, monthly, Gus. Pichett Bert Scantlebury 8 p.m. BUNBURY ...... R.S.L. Hall ...... 3rd Wedne~day . H . E. Gibson, Bankaia W . N. Freeman, 111 Vie· Street, Bunbury toria Street, Bunbury BAYSWATER ... . Town H all ...... Alt. Tuesday, 8 p.111. J. C. King, Beechboro T . Gillingham, -49 Stuart Road, Bayswater Street, Maylands · BUSSELTON ...... Soldiers' Institute .... 2nd Monday ...... F. Jones, Walnll, via L. M. Powell, Buuelton Busselton CAUNGIRI ...... Calingiri Hall ...... 4th Wednesday ...... H . Hill, Calingiri A ]. King, Calcarra ) CARUSLE ...... Bickford Soldien' Me• lst Thursday .. .. . H . Crofts, 7 Gerrard St., C. F. Finch, f8 Beatty moria) Hall Carlisle Avenue, Carliale CARNAMAH ...... Road Board Hall ...... 1st Saturday each month. W . T . White, W inchester John Lang, Carnamah commencing June, 1940 COlLIE ...... Soldiers' Hall ...... Alt. Tuesday, 8 p.m. T. H. Sarre, Clifton St., H . May, Collie (acting) Collie COTTESLOE ...... Council Hall, Jarrad St. lat Tuesday, ll p 111. A. White, 11 0 Broome A G. Cook, "Lilydale," Street. Cottesloe o4 Kean St., Peppermint Grove COWARAMUP ...... Cowaramup Institute ...... l at Saturda y, 8 p.ru. S. Frohawk, Cowaramup E. A. H olben, Cowara· m up :L.AREMONT ...... Pariah Hall, Claremont .... lat Thursday 111 each j . L. Storey, 37 Daviea W . Ford, 13 Shenton Rd., month Road, Claremont Claremont. Fl909 DARLING RANGE ...... Kalamunda Hotel (unli· 3rd Saturday ...... W. L. Wilton, Kalamunda Alex. Pindlay, c/ o. P.O., censed portion) Kalamunda. 'Phone 13 DUMBLEYUNG Dumbleyung ...... Last Wednesday, monthly C. D. Morgan, Dumble• C. Nicholaon, Dumble· yung yung DONNYBROOK Memorial Hall ... . La.< Monday, 8 p.rn . .... M. G. Baker, Donny· Rev. J. C. Lund, Donny· brook brook . DWELLINGUP & DIS· Dwcllingup Hotel 3rd Saturday in month .... A. A. Hills, Holyoake C. H. Joynaon, H olyoake TRICTS FREMANTLE & DIS· Soldiera' Institute, South Alternate Thursday (pen· H. E. Hobba, f7 Oakover E. Tincombe, 7 Litd" TRICT Terrace aion night), at 8 p.m. Street, Eaat Premande Howard Street, Pn:· mantle GASCOYNE ...... Gascoync H otel ...... 1st Monday ...... Dr. j. W . Picclea, Car· narvon GLOUCESTER PARK .. Anuc House ...... 1st Thureday ...... H. Hopperton, 11 1 Adc· C. J. Lambe, -40 Eton !aide Terrace, Perth Street, North Perth. GNOWANGERUP ...... Soldien' Room .... lst Thursday, 8 p.m. S. H . G. Dolley, Gnow· S. W . Stewart, Gnowan· angerup 1erup GUTHA ...... R.S.L Hall ...... Is! Sunday, 3 p.m ..... 1!. Way, Gutha E. A Matthewa, Gutha HARVEY ...... R.S.L. Hall ...... 2nd Tuesday, 8 p.m. 1.1 . H . Lofthouae, Wok.alup D. D. Johnstone, Herbert 'Phone: Harvey IOSM Road, Harvey KALGOORLIE ...... Soldien' I netitutc .... !!very :!nd T ueaday in H. Jamet, Forests Depart· D. F. Edwarda, Kalgoorlie month at 8 p.m.; l!xe· rnent, Brooltman Street, cutive, alt. Friday• Kalgoorlie KARRIDALE & DIS· Bi-monthly ...... T . Marrion, Group 78 W . Ellie, K:midale TRICT KIMBERLEY Derby ...... lat Thursday ...... S. S. Waycott K.ATANNING ...... Club Rooms, Carew Street When called ...... Jas. Old, Katanning W. Bailey, Katanning KELLERBERRIN T ammin, meeting each 2nd Wednesday, 8 p.m. A. H . Cole, Kellerberrin J. ]. Hannan, Kellerherrin quarter E. W . Robinton, Koorda KOORDA ... . Koorda ...... Quarterly (committee, lat Chas. H . Smith, Koorda Friday) KUKERIN .. .. Kukerin H otel Last Saturday, quarterly ~. V . C. Davidton, Kult· (Jan., April, July, Oct.) erin W. A Tumber KUUN ...... R.S.L. Institute ...... When called ...... K. Markey, Kulin LAKE GRACE ...... Road Board Hall ...... When called ...... H. H . Pelham, Lake Grace E. Wood, Lalte Grace Lake King Hall ...... 2nd Sunday in month ... . R. D. Alien, Lake ICiD1 M. G. Johnaton, Lalte LAD! KING ...... King A L. H astings, Manjimup MANJIMUP ...... R.S.L. Hall, Manjirnup 2nd Thursday in 2nd and L. Sims, Manjimup 3rd month each quar· ter at 8 :p.m. B. Hickling, Mt. Barker MOUNT BARKER .. Mt. S.rlter ...... When called ...... H . V. JenkiuoD, Wt. 4 Barker S. Horton, Ahaa Road, L. T . Kinc,lO Carrinctoa MAYLANDS ...... Alt. Thurtday, 7.30 p.m. Suu;r.,!:m· Town Hall, (p-.ioa ...Ul },k Lawley Screet, Mt. lawleJ. Page H THE LisTENING PosT, 15th June, 1940

Secretary Sub·Bran ch Place of Meeting Date of Meeting President Menzics ...... Meruiea Road Bo.ard Hall lat Sunday in month .. .. R. Pugh, Men,iu A . Mathcson, MBNZIES· .. 44 I5ud· .L. Branch Rooma, lat Thursday ...... A. Purton, Midland J.:tn. j. W. Sampson, MIDLAND jUNCTION R.S Mid. j ctn. Railway .Parade ley Street, C. E. james, 16 Clyde St., ...... R.S.L. Hall, Johnston St., Last Tuuday in each G. A. Ashworth, Bond MOSMAN PARK Park Cottesloe month Street, Mosman Park Mosman Ryan, Moora ...... Road Board Room, Moon When called ...... Colonel Nicholson, Moora C. MOOR.A H . A. Morphett, M. Mag...... L.:sser H all, Mt. Ma&net 2nd Sunday, 8 p.m ...... E. W . Edwards, Mt. Mag. MT. MAGNET V. M . Creagh, Bencubb1n MT. MAR~HALL ...... Rd. Bd. Hall, Bencubbin ht · Wednesday, monthly W. H. Wrieht, Mandiga Wallish Hall, Groavenor 1st Thuraday, 7.45 p.rn. 0. ] . Williams, 21 Gros· j. K. Craze, 118 Central MT. LAWLEY • lNGLE· Maylands Road, Mt. Lawler venor Rd., Mt. Lawley Avenue, WOOD W . E. Robcrts, Mukin· MUKINBUDIN Commercial Room, Muk· Every -4th Saturday ...... T. B. Conway, Mukin· inbudin budin budin R. H . Rutherford, Mun· MUNDARlNG fi D lS· .A.Iternately, Mundaring, Every 4th Friday ...... J. Wilshusen, lv_!yndarint: TRICTS Oarlington, Parkerville daring Fulton, Mornington M ORNINGTON MILLS Mornington Milia ...... Every alternate Sunday .. .. j . Elliot, Morninl(ton W . j. Mills Mills T. Hogg, R.S.L. l nstllute, NARROGIN ...... R.S.L. Institute, Narrogin Last Thursday in each j. C. Vincr, Narrogin month Narrogin ). H. W ylie, Nucmbeen NAREMBEEN ... . Nuembeen ...... Quarterly ...... A. S. G raham, N arc1w been jellreson, 8 Thomas NEDLANDS .... Picture Theatre Buildin&, 2nd Tuesday in each j . M. Anderson, H Tyrrll j . K. Broadway, Nedlanda month Street, Nedland~· · · Street, Nedlands. Phone WMI917 Kane, Newdegatc NEW DEC.-\ TE .. Ncwdegate ...... Q uarterly, 3rd Friday, D. G. Kinlock, Newdct:ate ). H. March, June, Sep., Dec. olland NORTH - EAST FRE· ,-\rtJIIery Barracks, Burt 4th Thursday, 8 p.m ..... Colonel W . W. Whittle, S Tul(by, 42 H e (East) MANTLE Street, Fremantle Swan Barra.:ka St., Fremantl pton NORTHAMPTON Railway Hotel , N'hampt. l1d Saturday, 9 p.m . .. .. A. Glance, Northampton A . Barlow, Northam Curlcwis, 154 Pit: · NORTHAM .... . R.S.L. Clubruoms, Gor· lot Wcdnc~day in the H . C. S. Colcbatch, Fitt· G. C. don Street, Northam month at IS p .m. gerald Street, Northam gerald Street, Northarn. 'Phone 174 NORTH PERT H ~t Hilda's Hall, Glebe I st and lrd Mond"y at S. Dival, 24 York Strc~t. j . H . Lang, 14 Pennant Street (otf View Street) 8 p.m. North Perth Street, North Perth. sh PERTH Munash H ouse, B King 2nd Tuesday ...... j . O'Farrell, 547 Charb \V. H older, " Mona (Office hour': 9 a.m. to Street, Perth Street, Perth House," 23 King Street, f . 30 p .m.) Perth PINGELLY ... I<..S L. Hall ...... Last Sat. in each month P. Archer, East Plllt:clly M. Sargant, Pingelly PRESS At Luncheon, Y .M.C .A , 1st and 3rd Wednesday, E. S. Watt, c/o. Imperial R. Biggs, c/o. "West Murray Street 1 p.m. Print, Hay St., Perth :\ustralian" PITHARA .... P1 thara 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m ...... E. T. Roberts, Pithara L. G. W . Browning, East Pithara POPANYINNING ...... Y ornaning and Popanyin· lst Saturday in month, alt. T . Cowan, Yornaning C. j . McGarrigal, Popan· ning yinning PILBARA ...... Port Hedland ...... When called ...... L. E. Taplin, Port Hed· R. W . Graham, Port land Hedland QUAIRADING · DAN· Quairading Hall & Dan· 1st Tuetd~y. 8 p .m ...... E. C . Johmton, QuairaJ· L. D. R. Hadlow, Quair· GIN gin Hotel, alternatively in& ading RAVENSTHO RPE ...... Warden's Court ...... l..)uartcrly ...... T. Campbell, Ravens· T. F. Smith, Ravena• thorpe thorpe SO UTHERN CROSS R A.O .B. Clubrooma ...... h t Sunday, 10 a.m ..... W. E. Sanders, National j . M. Beckwith, Bo 1 7, Bank, Southern Cross Southern Cross S HACKELT ON· Kwolyin H otel ...... I st Saturday in every 3nl j . Jamieson, Shackleton KWOLY lN month from J unc. 1940, at 8 . 15 p.m. SUBIACO .... R.S.L. Hall, 61 Town· 1st Thursday, 8 p .m ..... Ern. Congdon, 65 Hens· j . Newman, "Mauden," shend Road, Subiaco man Road, Subiaco 17 Ord St., Wut Perth TAMBELLUP R.S.L. Club ...... 1st Monday, 8 p.m ...... R. Steel, Tambellup C. R. Hearne, Station House, Tambellup TOODYAY ...... Town Hall, Toodyay .... lst Tuesday in each K. Somers, Toodyay E. j . Wrath, Toodyay month, 8 p .m. TRAYNIN G · YELBENI Trayning ...... Every 4th Sunday P. Smeeton, Trayning ). W. Patterson, Trayning VICTORIA P:\RK ...... Memorial H all, Salford St. 3rd Friday, 8 p.m. H . Nicol, 35 Miller Street, j . Mathewa, 21 Esperance Victoria Park Street, Victoria Park WUBIN ...... \Vubin Hall ...... Last Saturday, 8 p.m., b1 · A. B. Dinnie, Buntine T. Bailey, Wubin monthly WEST LEEDERVILLE - Town Hall, Cambridge 2nd Monday, 7.30 p.m. H . j. lngle, 223 Cam· H . j. Haina, 97 Blencowe WEMBLEY Street, Leederville bridge Street, Wembley Street, West Leederville YEALERING ...... Comm'l Hotel, Yealerin& lrd Saturd~y. 8 p.m .... A. Kelly. Yealering W . Dawes, Yealering YORK ...... 2nd Tueaday, alt. months Colin Thorn, York Chas. B. Vincent, York YOUANMI ...... Y ouanmi H otel ...... ht Saturday, after 18th D. C. Johnaton, Youann11 G. M. Maley, c/o. of month Y.G.M. Ltd., Youanmi WY.ALKATCHEM ...... Lesser Hall ...... lrd Saturday, bi·monthly, S. W . Robinson, Wyal· E. H . Rice, Wyalhtchem. April, June, Aug., et.:. katchem. 'Phone 3 3 'Phone 31 W .AROON.A·HAMBL .. .. Memorial Hall ...... 1at Friday, 8 p .m ...... T. J. Handley, Waroona S. R. lvey, Waroona WEST PERTH-...... 1\ nu.c Houae ...... lrd Tuuday ...... R. E . Tyler, RiYervalc \V4 L. Boyd, c/o. .Agricul· tural Bank, Perth WILUN.A ...... 2nd Saturd~y io eac.b A. Wri&ht. Married Quar· D. Pullarton, Staf Quar• ao.a ten, Wiluna tua, Wiluu ., TH~""'LmE NiiNG PosT. l>ch ]urtr. 1940 . 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