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WB CBLBBRATB the re-arming for an· anniversary of the G'entlemen: J'·he Toast is ·Anzac! other war. That at• epic landing oo Gal· titude, which persist· lipoli in an atm06· During the years between the two wars, Anzac Day has become something more ed over a p eriod of phere of uncertainty than a Mti9nal holiday h~ld in reverent commemoration of an epic feat of arms. more than ten years, this year, but that It has become the annual reminder of all that is best in Australian life, a com· must be blamed for uncertainty is not memoration of the past, which is at the same time a clarion call for endeavour the circumstance& synonymous w it h in the future. that have plunged a doubt. We are by nation's manhood no means uncertain of the dangers that age and devotion to duty, saved Austra· into the maelstrom elf battle once more. face us, nor· of the Jia· once, and men like them, hard struggle that men of the To decry war is one thing; to attempt confronts our fighting men in overcom same flesh and blood, a.re saving Austra · · to outlaw war may be a laudable effort; ing them. The atm06phere lia again to·day. of un~r­ but to decry the men who fought in the tainty is merely the fog of war which A few years ago, it was fashionable last war and to belittle their achieve· veils the immediate future from our eyes. for all sorts of futile people to talk about ments is a bull of a different brand and At the back of that is the knowledge the futility of war and to decry the ear•marks. In recent years, by a process that Australia's valiant young manhood soldiers who won for them the liberty of the constant dripping that will wear is again under fire. With that know · to say stupid ~hings . Such people were away the hardest of stones, it has become ledge comes the serene confidence that ever ready to rush into tlie limelight on the generally accepted view that victory must and will crown our arms. Galli· historic anniversaries like Am:ac Day and poli was a magnificent but tragic Any other ending to this war would blunder, Armistice Day and tell us that the an· and that the valour and sacrifice mean the end of all that is worth while of our nual commemoration was merely foster· men were in vain. Those who harp in our civilisation, and of all those per· on ing the military spirit. How a simple act that string commit the very sonal liberties which make life common worth of national reverence could be interpreted error of l living. ooking at a· campaign merely as sabre-rattling was something known as an isolated event, and estimating its The story of Gallipoli is in one sense only to the vague interpreters them· value without reference to the general an epitome of the story of Australia. It selves. Even League spokesmen occas· situation. The Gallipoli campaign was is a tale of man's achievement in spite sionally trimmed their sails to the hot no hare-brained adventure set in motion of difficulties that seemed insurmount· air of the pacifism that was 'the fashion· by an enthusiastic amateur. It was die· able. It was the spirit of the pioneer able respectability of the times and al· tated by the ne~s of the moment, but who braved the unknown bush, who most apologised for celebrating Anzac there was also present a long•range view plodded with swag and billy over leagues Day. Fortunately, the League as an of a strategic problem. I~ was an at• .of uncharted waste•lands, who triUmphed organised body never lost ·sight of the tempt to create a diversfon that might over flood and bush-fire until he tUrned important plank of its constitution, that end the stalemate that had set in on the an unknown island continent into a land of insisting upon an adequate defence Western Front; an effort to do the very fit for h'eroes to live in. That was the force for Australia. That il)sistence has thing Hitler is trying to do now from the spirit that impelled young soldiers, most been the keynote of many presidential opposite side. Further, there was the of whom were under fire for the first addresses on past Anzac I>ays. For· urgent necessity of bringing aid in the . time, to charge across a fire·swept beach, tunately, too, the military spirit which shape of munitions and equipment to our scale heights in the teeth of a capable became dormant in the years of oppres• Russian ally who, even at the beginning and well -armed enemy, and hang on to sion flamed into life again with the of 1915, was on the verge of collapse. an almost untenable position for months realisation that the Empire was being There was nothing unsound about the · in defiance of wounds, sickness, and the menaced once more. It was not the mili· idea ~ opening up ~e waterway into other hardships that are the inevitable ~spirit, which after all is only an· the Black Sea, bringing sorely•needed accomp\mimertt of trench warfare. It is othe.r'hame for patriotism, that was re• help to an ally, and perhaps taking the to that spirit we do homage as a nation sponstble for this war. The greatest con· enemy in the rear by an attack up the on this day elf days. In doing so, we tnbuting cause to the unreasonable ar· central plain of the Danube. That was honour not only the men who fell at rogance of our present foe was the well· the "way round" for which the Ameri· Anzac, but all who paid the supreme meaning pacifism which compelled our can attache advised General Buller to sacrifice in all other theatres of the war. country' tb become almost impotent in look after the Battle of the Tugela. Un· These men, by their self-sacrifice, cour· the military sense, while.. Germany was fortunately, as history has shown, a PAG! l APRIL, 19-41

IOWld idea was marred in execution by war, namely that it was a tremendous against the Italian. Now, at long last, Aus• f~ulty preparation and tactical blunders expenditure of blood for a very small This time, the A.I.P.'s" try-out has been after the plan had -been launched. result. The ansy.rer to that was given tralia's manhood · stands beside the manhood On the by our own William of other nations who still adhere to the debit siLondon, civilisation. Events may prove that their Minor the 'fall of our Ally would have and members of the Cabinet, as well as the stand has been the turning point of the war.'' been sudden and ignominous. War is a Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Cortin, in It is beside these nations that Australia is business of risks, like betting Australia, have spoken of the honour which so proud to take her stand, and to face any on infer· has been conferred on the young A.I.P. in mation. There is always the risk of the consequences rather than sacrifice the right. to being allowed to light beside the troops of live their lives in peace and security. In unforeseen circumstance, and all circum• gallant little nations who have accepted the other words, we and our Allies, are lighting stances cannot be foreseen when great risks and horrors of war, rather than bend in the Balkans and elsewhere, not only for adventures are moving by flood the knee to an oppressor. That oppressor ourselves, but for the future of the whole and field. is the same enemy we met and overthrew in If the desired end is not human race. That future is endangered by achieved, or the last war. The men who fought in that an enemy who has set ·expediency before even as desirable as at first seemed, that conBict found the enemy a· tough and well• honour, a foe who has made 'Of barbarism is rarely the fault of the men who fight prepared opponent, but they had confidence a cult, who has made stark brutality a corn• the campaigns, or always in themselves, an inner knowledge of the jus· monplace in the dealings of rulers with the of those who tice of their cause, and the resolution to win, lead them. Bearing that governed, and one who cannot differentiate in mind, we whatever the odds arrayed in battle against between appeasement and abject surrender. should estimate battles and campaigns them. In this war, history has repeated it· This foul thing we c.all Nazism, or Hitlerism, not in cross section but in perspective. self in at least one particulj\r. In the last was oli:l when the world was very young. What might be said of Gallip war, the A.I.F. had what the boxing people There can be no compromise with it. We oli, might call a try•out against the Turks before they -indeed, it has been said-of . scotched the snake in 1918. This time we the whole fought the main event with the German. must kill it outright or it· will rear its hydra·

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OPEN THE 1941 > Overcoat Seas,on 2,500 SMART 1941 STYLES will be OFFERED at PERTH'S KEENEST PRICES e Light and Dark Fawn, Navy Blue e Grey Tweeds, Navy Velours, and Smart Greys, Plain or Ripple Coverts, Gabardines, Dcuble·breasted Texture Cloths. Guaranteed Water· Raglans. Boan's Price ...... 45/ -. proof. The best Raincoats you can buy for ~martly cut and''nicely•linished coats the money. All sizes. Double• with honest service built into every breasted, full·belted style. Perth's coat. finest value. Boan's Price .... · 37/ 6. U.wty 55/. mcl 63/ - ...... 45/-. MANY OTHERS AT ·65/- AND"79/ 6 · · .. ' APRIL, 1941 . PAO I 3 bud in menace to the civiliaation twellty yura hence, or &O. Our hopa ue UDtred in · our gallant boys, and our prayers follow them ' into the fiery ordeal of these present weeks --and they have all our confidence in the ~~===== USE ::;:=~~~ succeN of their arms, and their ultimate vie· tory. R.S.L. VOLUNTEER FLORIDA oR· MT. LYELl DEFENCE CORPS Following the conferences of State Pres.i· dents and Secretaries, and State Commanders SUPERPHOSPHATE of the Voluriteer Defence Corps, which were .· AN-D. held recently m Melbourne, two conferences have been held in the Western Command. The object was to secure a basia for the insta.luient of the Volunteer . Defence ... MIXED MAN.URES ... Corps in Western .Australia. The General Officer Commanding the Western Command · (Major•General J. M . .A. Durrant) has now . MG:nufactured outlined the general policy to be ·employed ~'2 loc;illy in the formation of the Volunteer De1ence Corps, which will be under the epm· ~~THE F~RMERS' COMPANY~~ mand of Brigadier·General A. J. Beaall• Browne. The G.O.C. has.also announced the appointment of Captain L. G. R. Challen, M.C., ai Staff Officer of the Volunteer De· fence Corps at· Western Command Hud· COUNTRY AND MBTROPOUTAN MOTORISTS NOTE­ quarters. Captain Cl}allen fought the good YOUR PARlaNG TROUBLES SOLVED fight in the last war as a subaltern in the Two Central Parlcing Statioru at your ditpoaa1. Ample 48th Battalion, the sister Battalion Space. Careful Atuntioa. of the Day l~th. which was formed after the evacuation or Night. Sixpence per Day. of Gallipoli, and was commanded in France and Flanders by Colonel, afterWards Brigadier· SAFETY PARKING SERVICE General, R. Leane, who ia now Commissioner St. George's Terr., right opposite King St., Perth; alao St. George'• Terr., next of Police in South .Australia. Captain Challen Adelphi Hotel is well known in Perth, both as a member of the Mount Lawley sub•branch, and of the 48th Battalion .As&Ociation, which he has fre­ quently led in the march on .An~ac Day. More recently he has been Adjutant of the: FOR DRINKS OF QUALITY ALWAYS ASK FO~ 5th Garrison Battalion. It will be recalled that the Volunteer Defence Corps, which was formed and controlled by the League, is no longer an independent body. It is now officially recogniaed as a part of the .Army. Letch·f.ord •s In an earlier announcement, Major•General Durrant said that practically every sub•branch OUR FRUIT DRINKS STAND ALONE had a unit of volunteers, and the .Army was TELEPHONE L2114 looking to· the League to provide most of the personnel for the Corps. In h.is more recent statement, Major•General Durrant said that the two recent conferences in tbia State were attended by Brigadier-General Bessell•Browne and the General Staff Officer, Western Corn· mand Headqua~ers (Lieut.oColonel C. W. Huxtable). Prom the decision reached at THE R.S.L. TRADING \.. th~e conferences, a detailed plan has been prepared which covers the organisation of the Volunteer Defence Corps units in the We.M· ern Command COY. LTD. ~ . That plan has now gone to Army Headquarters, Melbourne, for final approval. In this State, the Corps units will W.A.'s POPULAR TAILORS come under the Western Command for operational and a

CALL, WRITE OR PHONE 494 MURRAY ST~ET, PEI!-TH Telephones: Office, 87764, 86648. T. C. Fairley: F2945 APRIL, ·1 9 4 1 EXECUTIVE semi·finals anq finals to read: "Any member gained during the last., war. U nfortunately, CHANGES who has played in two games in the current just before the war A couple of impo b~l:e,. out, new regula· rtant changes in the per­ competition or has been a member of the tions were gautted, sonnel of the State whi~ticallv, altered Executive were made re· sub-branch for at least three months." It is the retiring age for eo cently ~;. The resignation · . ione3 ranlu. of Mr. F. J. Aberle expected that a complete schedule of matches, This affected, not from the office of j11nior only me~o had aol· Vice•President neces• dates and pla-ces will be published. Perth diered on in the Australian sitated the convening of a special Milrtlif Porcea meeting of sub·branch did not enter, but· their action in since the last· war, but .alao those. who the State Executive- to fill the vacancy. The had sending a donation of 10/· was commended, been out of touch with the service since they meeting was held on March 19, just before as was that of Mr. R. W. King, of South shed the King's khaki in 191"9. Some the fortnightly meeting of the State Execu· time Perth, in donating 10/6 towards last year's ago, the League requested a relaxation in tive. Mr. W. J. Hunt was elected to the individual championships. The me . vacancy eting was the age limit in regard· to . appointment bf without opposition. Mr. Hunt is a very happy one and all one present anticipated· officers · in the Australian Military Porces. of the senior statesmen of the State a successful competition. Executive. Such a relaxation might have brought many H e is well an~ favourably known experienced to most country Diggers men back ihto the service and for his work as released others, chairman of the League' now holding home service s Land Committee. appointments, for serv During the last war, he saw active EX-SERVICE MEN AND ice in the fighting line. service The official attitude was sta with the 44th Battalion. Since the ted in a letter outbreak THE RETIRING from the Adjutant-Ge of the present war, he has done AGE neral. This letter was valuable The discussed by the State work as liaison officer between the question of the appointment of ex• Executive at its meet· League servicemen ing on April 2. and Western Command H eadquarters. Mr. to commissioned rank on the ac• Hunt's elevation to the office of junior Vice· tive list of the Australian Military Forces was " It is the policy," wrote the Adjutant· discussed at President caused a vacancy in the Executive the meeting of the State Ex· General, "no t to employ officers who have Committee. Jhis was filled by the co·o ecutive on April 2. Ever since the present reached, or are approaching the age for re• ption war brok of Colonel ~ . H . Lamb, a former member e- out, many ex-service men have tirement of their rank, except in appoint· desi of the executive, who was next for duty as red to get into uniform again and give ment with t he Garrison Battalions and as Australia the result of the voting at last year:s annual the benefit of the experience they area officers. The conditions of modern war• State Congress. Colonel Lamb commanded the 44th Militia Battalion after the last war, and was subsequently in command of the 13th Infantry Brigade. He was also a member of the Military Committee of the Y.M.C.A., Elder, Smith which was formed and had commenced to & Co., Limited function twelve months before the present FOUNDED IN 1839 war broke out. At present, Colonel Lamb is doing full·time military duty with the Subscribed Capital: £4,500,000. Paid·up Capital: £2,700,000. R~rve forces. Fund: £1,100,000 (invested as to .£962,000 in Australian and British Government Stock; balance used in the business) . Wool and Produce Brokers, Land and Livestock Salesmen, Merchants, Metal Brokers, Shipping, A.R.M.S. COMPETITIONS Chartering and Insurance Agents, Proprietors of Elder's Wee~ly . There are fewer entries this year, on!{ ten sub·branches participating, consisting o Mt. HEAD OFFICE: ADELAIDE Lawley, Osborne Park, South Perth, May• PERTH OFFFICE: ELDER HOUSE, 111-113 ST. GEORGE'S TER., PERTH lands, Mosman Park, West Leederville· Wembley, Mt. Hawthorn, Subiaco, Nedlands Offices at Geelong, Melbourne, Sydne.y, Brisbane and London and Gloucester Park. This is considered sat· Branch Offices throughout Western Australia and South Australia, and at Broken isfactory in view of all the upsets as a Hill and Wentworth (N.S.W.) result of the war. At the meeting of delegates, held at Anzac . H ouse on April 3, t~e following were elected ########~###############~,,,,,,,,, the Controlling Committee: Messrs. E. S. ..,,,,,, .. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,] Watt (chairman), T . Campbell, W. Kirton, R. Maddeford, A. G. McKenna and C. H . Halse. YELLOW CABS AND CHECKERS / It was decided to play in one tone only this year and to include draug'hts, but to re• TELEPHONE B8111 ....::.... - - - PRIVATE LINE FROM ANZAC CLUB duce the players to three per team. Darts "Get the Habit-Yellow Cab It" will be played in singles, 301 up, with the Private Dark B~e Cars for Weddine• team reduced to five players. In the event W. R. MADDEFORD (late 44th Battalion), MANAGER of a forfeit the points allotted will be seven to three, instead of ten to none as previously Cheapest Fares in Perth-1/ · Flagfall; 4<1. every third of mile?' allotted. It was also agreed to amend the rule in regard to the ,:ligibility to play in ·

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fare demand the Krvic.:es o f men who arc The lOth also wish to congrai!Uiate -Gaptain phyaically and mentally alert a nd who are A. L. Smith on his promotion io major. . ' ab'fe ' t~ withstand the stress and continual Lieut. Jack D enton . burned a. lot of rn1d· nigh.t atruft: of active service conditions. · W hile The oil and kept thmgs runnmg smoothly on the "Q" side, a&ly assisted by R: Q .M .S. theK conditions' do not exist in Australia at Gorin, to whom we offer congratulations ~ot p resen t, there is time to train t he more ac­ only on his p romotion but also on th~:; ~rnval tive and younger officers in their duties so L EV~rgreens of a little Evergreen bud, a$ an add1t1~n to· that, should the occasion arise, there will be his domestic ration strength. . 110 fear of a breakdown . if added rressurc Major W. R. H arburn, M .C., h~ chcked occurs; and officers on the edge o retire· for ·a!) A.l.P. job, and h is heart IS happy. mcnt of their rank. may not be able to stand 10 Garrison Battalion Good luck, Major. You have the best wJShes up to the increased r-.sponsibilities and ac· of all members of the lOth. We are glad to celerated tempo, especially if they are re· The month of March has been full of hear that Doe. Morris is out of hospital. We moved from the comforts which might now activity for the 1Oth Garrison Battalion at have a picture show every Wednesday night, . · enable them to carry on under existing con· Rottnest. Once again we came up to strength and the house is always packed. .Our thanks ditions." after providing 5 Garrison Battalion and "Y" for this cheap entertainment go to Major Coy. with a considerable number of their Robertson, who is most energetic, That is the official point of view. But. particularly effective strength, and, of course, we pro· in any matter for our comfort. State Executive delegates were of the opinion vided the 5th Garrison Brigade with a that many ex•service men approaching the ready· "A" COMPANY madt. band. The company is becoming age bf retirement of commissioned rank could inured to the Colonel W. B. Robinson, D.C.M., E.D., hard training and is in cheerful do a wide range of the military jobs being spirits. Prom Brigade _9ommander 5th Garrison Brigade a health soint filled at pr4!.Sent by younger men within , of view all ranks are in good the was over here on a quick t rip recently, and fettle, an the age limits and of the type required for active morning sick parade is almdst he saw a great deal in a very short space invariably very service conditions. There were outstanding small. Recreation is not for• ol time. When a commander has respon· gorten, and competitions in men willing to sacrifice their good civil various indoor sibllities from Geraldton to Albany he cer· and outdoor games positions to release the younger men now are being organised by tainly has to keep moving to keep in touch tl.e sports committee, doing home service work in the Army. An which is a very live with the requirements and activities o f his body. In this example was cited of an officer who had branch, "A" Company is many commands. Colonel Robinson may vfry given up his occupation and was filling an be ably represented by Lieut. F. G . Gibbs, called the founder of garrison batalions in assiste important military post at personal sacrifice. d by Privates Deverell, Sutcliffc and Western Australia, and he must feel proud Carl One delegate said t hat the autho rities could ton. On March 13, "A" Company played to think that the units in his brigade com· absorb many ex•service oflicers to release hcadqin :terE at cricket. The latter, sad to mand the respect of the highest military 1date, younger men for active service, if the clas· suflered a heavy defeat, "A" Corn· authorities. The promotion recently be· pany's aification for appointments of men s~on. being astronomical. approach· stowed on Colonel Robinson is t he fitting ing the age for retirement were widened. r~ During the month "A" Company suffered ward for the foresight, energy and executive a heavy loss, when its popular O.C. (Major The executive carried a resolution, con· ability which he has shown in the recruit· W . R. H arburn, M .C.) was s econded. veying to the Federal Executive of the ing and training of ex·service men for garri· The regret of the company at the loss of League , the dissatisfaction o f the meeting. son duties. Major Harburn was tempered by the fact The resolution asked that the military autho· Major H . A. Kuring, who has commanded that t he ever•popular Lieut. W. F. 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PHONES: B4S47, 89'021 STORES QUOTED WITH PLEASUR& "The Factory in the Garden" APRIL, 19 .41 PAGE 7 re.in5 of company commander are now in the efficient hands of Lieut. Gibba, and the hundred and one details of c9mpany work are proceeding without a hitch. Lieut. J. 'M. Mutin has gone back to "school" and will:'no doubt, return full of Sunshine Massey Harris new knowledge and ideas. That old die·hard, C.S.M. (.Bill) Mnroy, returned to the Island from annual recreation Precision-Bunt· Implements and leave. His return is hailed with delight by the orderly room staff, as it is ~timated that Machines Bill takes about 50 per cent~ of the work for Good, Faithful Service on his own ·shoulders. Sergt. Charlie Nicholla returned from de· tached duty with "W.A." worked in ':bright A COMPLETE RANGE .SUITABLE FOR THE yellow on his colour patches. In case he got lost, the A.P.M. would know which State WH.EAT GROWER, MARKET GARDENER, he came from at any rate. Bugler Stevens obtained leave of absence DAIRYFARMER, VIGNERON and ORCHARDIST to get married. Is this what is known as "compassionate" leave? "SUPPORT,. COMPANY The SUNLEA Stump-Jump Rigid ~yne Cultivator Drill "Support" Coy. is a hive of industry these The Sunlea ia the only days. From early morn .._till late afte~n~n Combine that ia the lads are doing plenty of hard trauung absolutely draught·controlled. More than and do they enjoy it? They are under the half the tynes will jump simultaneously to able. guidance of the O.C. (Captain Gell), their full height. The new patented Com· his officers and his new C.S.M. (H. Whit• bine which unites the Suntyne feed run ford), t'o whom we extend our congratula• with the bridle draught similar to the tions on his promotion. The boys will take Sunduke Scarilier. Available in si~u: 12· a lot of beating at their gun drill and any row, 2 5 rigid tynes, cultivates 7i feet; company of gunners 'o/ill need to be ·at their 16-row, 3 3 rigid tynes, cultivates 9! feet; best to hold their own with our lads. 20•row, 41 rigid tynea, cultivates 12 feet. Quite a few promotions have r~cently been announced and our congratulations are ex· The SUNTYNE tended to Ted Calder, Jack Knight, Roy Tay· Combined Grain and Fertiliser Drill and !or, Alien Greaves, Norm. Tonkin, Bob Lin• Spring Tyne Cultivator sey Bill Joss and Matt. Matheson, who have be;n p romoted corporals. "Matty" ap· The famous Combine that is . proached R.Q.M.S. used by the Gco. Gorin for a new great majority of crop competition win· tunic as his tunic won't lit n.ow. J. Jeffreys, ners. It is as favourably Joe Greaves, known for ita H . Hillier and J. Ridsdale now cultivating ability as it is for ita positive, wear a stripe, and we hope to see the bth~r accurate and uniform sowing. Available stripe up soon. . . in following sues: 8-row, 17 Despite the tynu, cul· strenuous trammg, the corn• tivates 5 feet; 12•row, · 2 5 tynes, cultivatea pany found time to play both "A" Coy. 7i feet; l4•row, 29 tynes, cultivate~ 8i and H.Q. Coy. at cricket. Both games were feet; 16·row, 33 tynes, cultivates 91 lost, but feet; the company was not disgraced. The lll•row, 37 tynes, cultivatea 10 2·3 fe·et; defeats can be attributed to the fact that 20-row, 41 tynes, cultivates 12 feet; 24·row, 49 tynes, cultivate. "Supports" 14 feet. have practically no time for any· Gr.. Seed Box, for the towins of amall, afobular .eeda, can be fitted to . the thing but soldiering, but hope to reverse the Suntyne and the Sunlea at amal.l extra eo«. results next time they meet. · The company Q.M.S. ("Davie" Baxter) seems to be losing a lot of weight lately. SUNTOW (Stump-Jump) Following Harrowi Can't sleep at nights, worrying about the guns and the messroom. Dave Thomas , Specially deaigned to attach behind a drill assistant to "Davie," is also losing weight or combine. Have derive'd a woaderfu1 rushing about-looking for his pipe or the reputation for their aplendid work la key to the storeroom. Usually 6nds them levellina off and leavina an evbt aurface both in his pocket. behind the drill. Be.ing stump•jump adda We must not forget to mention our liaison to the.ir utility in rough paddocka. AI· '­ runner, Jack Bradlield, who had the misfor• though specially made for Sunahine and tune to break a couple of ribs when his Massey· Harris Drilla and Combine.. they horse fell with him. We would like to are also attachable to almost any make. They are low in price, and within the know the N.C.O. who halted his squad with reach of all. Be sur"' to purchase a set for this season's seedina operations, thereby a new word of command "whoa." thorouahly completina the job. } We are very pleased to hear that our .pal S. 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Blair, M.M., appointed ready. for an Pmergency, and giving up much instructional duties: It was the tragic story Lieut. and Signal 6l!icer. To be Sergeants: of their spa: e time to achieve preparedness. of the war. . L/Sergt. j. W. Noble Cpl. G. W. B. Thomp· Major Lefroy, M.C. (Commanding Officer-) Noel Monks has given· pen po~raits of son, M.M., Cpl. H. V. Rumbold. To be and Lieut. Davis (Adjutant) visited Gerald· most of these young knights of the air. He Sergeant Tailor: Private E. Standen. Pro• ton during the month and inspected the corn· has presented to us an attractive· pi~re ·of moted to Corporal: Private ·J. A. Robotham, pany and, discussed its affairs and well·being. their comradeship, their chivalry, and the L/Cpl. Bill Barker, M.M., P rivate A. G. Later they inspected Albany and Mount Bar· unaffected modesty with which they regarded M<\llners, L/Cpl.'s. H. M. Blee; ' V. J. Robb, ker, "C" Coy., on parade, Headquarters and their amuing adventures as the ordiJ:!ary. A. G. Reed,· R. J. Walker, W. G. Hanham, stores and discqssed training and other mat· roptine of the day's work. 'The book is one H. Blackburn, L. ]. Gray, E. R'. ~ncey, ters of interest and importance . . of those enthralling publications in· which Private lt H. J. Stone, M.M. . · T he Brigade Commander (Colonel W. B. both author and publisher have done 'their We much regret the departure of our Ad· Robinson, D.C.M., E.D.) saw "D" Coy. at work remarkably well. It is a book which jutant, Captain "Les.'' Cliallen, M.C., he hav· work at Geraldton and together with the one is reluctant to lay down, even when in~t been seconded for duty to Western Corn• Brigade Major (Major Walker, M.C.) spent friend wife is asking querulously why the mand Headquaners as Staff Officer V.D.C. some time at Bunbury at the end of the devil you don't put the lfght out and come We wish him all the best 'in his new sphere. month, whertce they inspected "A" Coy. on to bed? That, we think is the highest praise Lieut.·Gen·eral V. H .. Sturdee inspe_cted the parade. one can give a book that is well worthy of battalion on April 4, and afterwards compli· the highest. One feels proud that it has menteil us on the ground turnout and the been writte'n by an Australian and published bearing of the troops on parade. by an Australian firm. We consider that it The battalion is holding "~~. dance in aid of FROM THE BOOKSHELF should prove a valuation "'ddition to sub· w.elfare funds, commencing on Tuesday, April branch libraries. AN EPIC OF THE AIR 15, and every Tuesday the~eafter until fur· ther notice in the Myola Hall, Claremont. '("Fighter SquaC!rons," by Noel Monks, Good music is assured, under the direction "Daily Mail" War Correspondent with the of Baiid Sergt. Bob Dennison. So come Royal Air Force in France. Angus and -;.:-diator Accidents along and bring your friends. Robertson, Sydney, London. Our copy from the publishers.) e Radiator accidents may happen with Profusely illustrated with photographs of even the most careful drivers, and 19 (Reserve) Garrison Batt. airmen whose names have become the house· 1cores damaged. It is, however, goo.d This month has seen a· reaching forward, hold words of this war, :·Flying Squadrons," to know that A. F. Hoare fi Sons a preparation for the future, a steady pro· by Noel Monks, is truly what its sub·title (National) Ltd. can duplicate any core gression rather than spectacular or exicting claims, "the epic story of two. Hurricane for any make of car or vehicle with events. With two continuous training camps Squadrons in Prance." The frontispiece is a just as satisf~ctory results as the in prospect in the near weeks--Bunbury and photograph of the intrepid New Zealand air· original core gave. They are fully Geraldton with a very short interval between man, Plying Officer E. ]. ("Cobber") Kain, ~.quipped .!or manufacturing the new them-much staff work has faced those re· D.P.C., who was accidentally killed on active Vee•core co.res. sponsible for arranging such diversions, and service, Prance, June 7, 1940, at the age of much has been achieved. 22. In an In Memoriam published behind the A. F. HOARE & SONS Thirty men of Northampton made the title page, the author states:' "His courage, 1 journey to Swanbourne to attend a continu• his fighting heart, and his life were at Bri· (NATIONAL LTD.) ous course of training, and spent fourteen tain's service. His friendship was mine." interestin~. happy and crowded days. But "Cobber" Kain is not the only youthful 10 MILUGAN STREET, PERTH A broadened outlook and a heightened in• hero of the two R.A.P. fighter squadrons 1 Telephones: 86947, 85283 terest in military affairs will surely be one that were attached to the advanced air strik· result of their stay in Swanbourne, and not ing. force in Prance from September, 1939, 1.. alone they, individually, but "D" Coy. as a until the eve of Prance's capitulation in June, - body should benefit to a marked extent. 1940. The two squadrons about whom this Geraldton suffered a loss in the early days book is written were stationed only a few• of the month by the death of Sergt. Instructor minutes' flight behind the Maginot Line. It W . Murray, after a short time spent in Ger· fell to the lot of the pilots who made up the aldton Hospital. Although Sergt. Murray had squadrons' personnel to test out our Hurri·< been with "D" a short time as Sergt. lnstruc· canes against everything the Germans had. tor, he enlisted in the company in the very As the author says, "they fought and fought early days and after a time with 5 Garrison and fought. A handful of boy pilots against Battalion, returned to Geraldton to help train the aerial might of Germany." It v.ias a the company. Acting Staff Sergt. A. H. Squadron Medical Officer, "Doe" Outfin, who Goddard, ·of 5 Garrison Battalion has been first pointed out "Cobber" Kain to the sent up to Geraldton to fill the va'cancy tern· author. "See that big chap," he said. "Well, porarily. keep your eyes on him if you want a story. This port is very much in the news this He's a wi~ard. If he lives, he's going to month, the last company to be recruited­ be a greater ace than Bishop, Rickenbacker, ) "D", Geraldton-has had much leeway to or anyone. They are all good boys in this ma_ke up. Lieut. A. C. Bogie has been ap· squadron, but that chap is a horn leader. a • pomted Officer Commanding and took over natural flier." Again, Noel Monks, who, by from Captai-n W. R. Brede on March 14. the way is an Australian, says of Kain, "No Watsonia Captain Brede is Area Officer and has been one 'ever heard "Cobber" Kain brag. No one ~dministering command of the company pend· ever knew him to go about with his chin mg a regular appointment. Lieut. Bogie stuck out looking· for trouble. Out of the was one of. the early recruits of "D" Coy. cock-pit of his fighting machine, he was and at the time he was commissioned held the mild-mannered and peace loving. In the Hc;tms rank of sergeant. ~ cock·pit, he was""a.. ckiller." His sole com• A very successful bivouac was held at ment on the sight\lof h'is victims was the and Geraldton in mid March. quiet statement, "Well, it was either them Promotions are the order of the day at Ger· or me." The book also relates Kain's aldton, and the first batch of eleven have struggles to make. himself a competent air· 'Successfully passed through the testing time. man. He Was rejected by the medical .. !he reports from "A" Coy.,· (Bunbury), officer when 'he first tried to enlist in the B Coy. (Busselton) and "C" Coy. (AI• .Bet con R.A.F., but he went back a second time and bany) continue to show the presence of was accepted. During tb·e period of his keenness and a desire of all ranks to do th'eir . ttaining, he was a willing pupil and a J'Dl)St bit, even though full time cannot be ·spent diligent student: 'The book also described l._,______. PAGE 10 APRIL, 19-41 Presentations were also made to tile secretary proved that he "was justified in s~ckine to (Mr. H. Fry) and the social secretary (Mr. his guns. He is now a very bus.y ~an, organ• Bill MattlleW5). All the recipients made ap· ising his cou.ntrymen for pa~nottc p~rposcs · propriate responses. and starting an appeal for funds. Dunng the • •• • last war, Mr. Marich enlisted from Kalgoorlie Mr. W . Ford, the popular president of and served overseas with the 11th Battalion. the Claremont sub·branch, met with an acci· Jn more recent years, he has been .a very Mr. H . K. Minchin, who was recently ap· dent recently, breaking a bone in one of his active member of the Spearwood sub·branch, pointed leader of the Bassende in which he has held office for some time. an sub·branch feet. As a result he has been incapacitated . unit of the V.D.C., is another Digger school· for several weeks. Fortunately, Bill is mak· .. . . master. who is doing excellent work for the ing good progress towards recovery and is Advice has been received of the .appoint• League. He is at present head teacher of able to get about with the aid of a stick. ment of a good Digger, J. H . Honeysett, the. Caversham State School. l'lis war ser· as secretary to the Acting Prime Minister. vice wu with the 8th Battalion in which he • • • Joe Honeysett joined up for the last war in E. M . Woodland, formerly senior vice• was a sergeant. president Tasmania, where he was assistant brewer in of the Claremont sub·branch, has the • • • had to famous Cascade Brewery. His service in Sep. Horton, relinquish that office as he is now the field who has been re·elected serving with the Hygienic Unit was with the 47th Battalion. He president of the at Northam. was taken Maylanos sub·branch for the At the· April meeting of the sub·branch, prisoner at Bullecourt, and during third term in successio Mr. his captivity in n, is one of the busiest George Marshall was unanimously elected Germany was associatea with men in the League. With the secretary (Les to several sensational esca . the vacancy. George saw service with the p es. One of these was King) in camp · with the Militia and the the Holzminden Tunnel episode, in .which treasurer 44th, and now holds a responsible position (Dave Tobin) away up north on in the RepatriatioJLDepartment. Peter Lyon, of Merredin, played a prominent military contracts, Seop. is finding plenty to part. He was severely wounded by a Hun do. He recently had t • • • o relinquish the leader· Members of the Nedlands auxili sentry in another effort to escape. For ser· ship of the V.D.C. unit ary will . Ron. Fleming is be sorry to learn that Mesdames Larnder vices rendered while a priss>ner of war, he proving a worthy successor. was promoted to the rank of captain and • • $ and Terelinck are at present very ill. All join in wishing them a speedy recovery. awarded the Military Cross. Joe Honeysett Recently holidaying at North Beach were was a delegate to the Federal congress which Mr. and Mrs. T ed Baker. Ted was the fi rst • • • was held in Perth a few years a.go. He re· editor of the Maylands wb·branch organ, Fred Aberle, who recently resigned the visited Perth last year as an official of the "All Quiet," and his first is.,uc set a very office of vice•president of the W .A. Branch Department of the Interior, in connection high standard. Ted is an enthusiast on self· of the League, has been appointed secretary with children evacuated from the United improvement. We sl;lould not be surprised to of the Commercial Travellers' Association Kingdom. Earlier in the year, he was ap• hear of him forming a debatin~: society be· and Club and we extend our congratulations. pointed liaison officer between the Depart· fore very long. Between times, he takes a The League in this State owes a lot to Pred. ment of the Interior and the Department of very keen interest in the defence ors:anisation The work done by him over the years he had Information. His new arpointment will not of the P.M.G.'s Department, and looks the been on the State Executive has been con· be his first experience o being secretary to part of a sergeant•major on parade. siderable and of lasting value. Although not a Federal Minister. He was once secretary • • • occupying any official posit_ion in the League, to Billy Hughes, but owing to a certain in· At the annual dinner of the Kukerin sub· we know that his thoughts will continue to compatibility of temperament the union was branch, members made a presentation to the centre around the cause that has been so dear annulled after about two days. His mother secretary (Mr. R. Davidson) as a tribute to to him and that his usefulness in the League was a niece of the great Professor Huxley. the loyal and gallant work which he is still will continue whenever opportunity .offers. which makes Joe a kinsman of Aldous and carrying on in spite of indifferent health. • • • Julian Huxley. · - Reg. David The Official Historian, Victoria Barracks, son, still thinking of others, has • • Sydney, • • asked us to thank his comrades for the un· New South Wales, is anxious to get A popular visitor at the An~ac Club dur· expected present, which came as a s urprise in touch with the following former members ing recent weeks has been a big, genial Eng· to him on the night of the dinner. of the 28th Battalion (A.I.F.): Lieut. George lishman, Mr. C. Boyd·Moss. Like many Eng· • • • Leslie lng, Sergeant James Andrew Connelly, l.ishmen he parts his name in the middle to Percy J. Barblett, of Nedlands, has re· D.C.M., M.M., and Private William David distinguish his own line from other branches cently supplied a shining example of what a Ridlcy, M.M. Will the Diggers concerned, of the family. Mr. Boyd·Moss is a tea· Digger can do when he puts his mind to or anyone knowing their present addresses, planter who decided to spend some of kindly advi his it. After he came back from the war, he se the Official Historian. ' long service leave in Perth, and we sincerely sought wider field s than those within the . . "' hope he enjoyed his holiday as much as we boundaries of the State Puhlic Service, so The news of the overturning of the ap• enjoyed his company. He served with th e he bogged in, burned the midnight oil, and peascmcnt Government in Yugoslavia re· B.E.P. in the last war. qualified as an accountant. Not 'atisfied minded Australians that two of Yugoslavia's • • * Consuls with the scope for a chartered accountant, in Australia were good Diggers who A recent addition to t~c State Executive the redoubtable Percy ho~d in and graduated served with the A.I.P. in the last war. They is Mr. H . Smith, who had already done much in Arts and Law at the University of West· · arc Mr. ]. M. Rodd, the Yugoslav Consul yeoman . service to the League, natyrally ern Australia. He has now been admitted in Sydney, and that colourful personality, enough m land matters and membership to practice as a Mr. . He barrister and solicitor. Such Nicholas Marich, the Yugoslav Consul succeeded Colonel Jack Mitchell on the execu• a record of work, concentration and achieve· in W estern Australia. When it was an· tive when the Colonel was obliged ra1ent, would have by in· stood highly to the credit nounced that Yugoslavia had entered into a creasing military duties of a young chap fresh to pull out. Until from >chool, but when pact with the Ax1s gangsters, Mr. Rodd an· recently. Mr. Smith was engaged on the Far· it has been made by a m~n "unsettled" by nounced his intention of resigning, b6t he mers' Debts Adjustment, but he his war service, and a married man was has since with home saved from doing so by the revolt against been seconded to the Agricultural Bank responsibilities as well, it is something Prince Paul and his Cabinet. for which Our own Nick work connected with the scheme for the stab· commands spontaneous admiration. Nor has Marich adopted a wait•and• see policy. He ilisation of the wheat industry. With his the hard work always been directed towards said he would not resign for the present personal ends. Percy knowledge of land matters and departmental Barblett also has a contending that the pact was reported to hav~ procedure, distinguished record of h·e promises to be a valuable ac· public service. In guaranteed Yugoslavia's independence and quisition to the State Executive. former years he was secfetary of the Subiaco integrity, an·d that there was no need for sub-branch. More recently, he has been a • • • • him to resign while Britain still maintained • very active merpber of Nedlands, added to diplomatic I • • . ~d friendly relations with his Congratulations to Mr. Fred A sh who which he is a (nember of the Senate of the own country. That, however, did not satisfy has University. His war service was with the som been appointed general secretary of the W .A. e of his c untrymen, who demanded his Branch 32nd Battalion. resignation and cabled the new . of the .Red Cross Society. Fred Government served m insisting on Mr. Marich's dismissal. the 1914-18 war with the l\'th • • • Th ~ Div. ·Royal Field Artillery At the monthly sports meeting of the Bas· latter retorted that his critics represented only . Since arriving. in Australia he ha 1r sendean sub•branch on March 27, the presi• a noisy minority of the Yugoslav community s been good member of the dent (Mr. Minchin) made the presentation in this State. He alleged that those who LeagU'e, having s erved for a period as p~esi• ~ent of the of a fountain pen to the past president (Mr. were l~udest in co~d~mn ing . him were Mt. Hawthorn sub·branch and per· 1s at Jobling). Mr. Minchin thanked him for the sons W1th Commumst1c leanmgs, if not ae· preaent a member of the North Perth work he had done for the suh·hranch. tually Communists. Subsequent evtnts have sub·branch. He is a qualified accountant ·and ?'-' had much organising experience. · ''" h r· APRIL, 1941 PAGE 11 ·:. Reco~n~nended M~t~opolitan Hotels r--·------~-lI .... . Try a ViSit .to the- i RED L'lON INN CALL AT· THB- I ~ (Late Union Hotel)

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Hawthorn Centra I H·ote I Always the Best with Service, J. A. COLEMAN, PROP. Civility and Cleanliness FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATION WEU.INGTON STREET 'The .!jest House for the Best S·Pot (Opposite Station) Country VUiton SpeciaUy Catered fot ]. ]. PRENDERGAST, PROP. Lodt-op G.nga- Phone M1063 PHONE 84263 Late 44th Battalion (A.I.P.) --·-----~------APRIL, 1 PAGE 13 f' like your humble. &ervant, full•time A.R.P. .Ah! memories linge«.-and, often aa I COMMONWEALTH· wardens now. Thousanda are' in the Home lie awake o' riig 't picture that b·each at Guard ;md in A.F.S. I am a full•time A.R.P. Antac, those cliffa ~aand and clay, those PltBLIC SERVICE warden; joined up· in May, 1938, and will mules, those blaclt-w ered Behgal Lancers, Pref;rence and Leave of be 72 next July. - those petrol tins of water gua~ed by a man I am proud to say that my comrades are with a bayonet near the 6'eacli. Absence nearly all ex•service men, men who have gone The whole Empire is proud of you: You through hell in the South African War and have astonished the whole world with your Two. items of vital interest to ex-service deeds of valour. men were published in J;he anmlal report on the Great War; now we are facing the great• est peril and cruelty that ever human beings May God Qless each one of you, and the the Commonwealth Public Service, which was bes t of luclc.' isssued by the ' Public Ser~ice Board last De· had to bear. , cember. ~ The aged, the children, the siclc, .. the The provisions of the Commonwealth Pub· cripples, and those in hospitals are slain in lie Service Act granting preference in the cold blood; thousands have to spend nij:ht Commonwealth Service to returned soldiers after night in the bowels of the eartli, and SOUTH BRITISH of the war of 1914·1918, the report says, thousands have lost their lives in the terrible ~.;~ have been closely observed. The total num• "black•out." Insurance Coy. Limited ber of appointments of returned soldiers made I At this very moment we are aware of the to the permanent staff during the financial fact that millions of wolflike men across the year 1939·40 was 519, in positions of post• English Channel, are ready and waiting for TRANSACTS ALL CLAS~ES. OF man assistant, linesman, mechanic, etc., as the day suitable for them to attack us; burn well' as to professional and clerical positions. us, poison us; -men, women and children Fire, Marine and Accident In addition, 5,565 ~eturned soldiers were em· alike! Our Prime Minister has said there ployed temporarily or under exemption on will be blood, sweat and tears; but we will INSURANCES AT LOWEST June 30, 1940. conquer or die to save our homeland. We CURRENT RATES The conditions as to leave of absence to take heart from that epic storr told in the officers on· war service were set out in a pre· Press this morning in Australia s magnificent vious report. Since that report was issued, part in the capture of Bengha~i. 500 miles MANAGER FOR W.A. .BRANCH: the Commonwealth Public Service Act has in 59 days! We do not despair when we been amended· for the purpose of giving full know the stuff our Empire's troops are made H. V. LAWRY effect to the 'decision that officers on war of: Sidi Barrani, Bardia, Tobruk, Derna, 23 BARRACK STREET, PERTH service should be considered for promotion Bengh.azi! What a story those names will re· to any vacancies 'occurring during their ab· call in the days to come! My comrades sence. Normally, officers themselves must sometimes call nie An~ac! Well, Diggers all, ------·------~ lodge appeals against the advancement of I'm prouder than ever ~f that name! other officers to positions to which they may I wonder if ·any of you remember a few consider they have equal or superior claims. things that happened at Anzac, Cape Helles, The law, as recently amended, gives _the Mudros and Mustafa Camp? Let's see if Board power to regard an appeal agamst you do. Lord Kitchener coming to Antac? HAVNES 4 CLEMENTS promotion as having lieen made by any officer (I saw him first) . Hell Spit Corner? The GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS serving with the forces, thus ensuring that storm one night, when ammunition was float· his claims receive full consideration in re• ing in the sea? The' Indian drivers on Anzac 45 MARQUIS ST., WEST PERTH lation to the filling of all positions to which Beach when Johnny Turk shelled them at (Adjoinin~ the MetropolitaD Marlcetl) he might aspire. Consideration of the claims dinner times? That little decoy ship they Potatoes· and Onions our Specialty. of absentee officers against notified provisional tried to hit? That Australian who took our Al Blood ana Bone. All classes of promotions involves a great deal of work, 10/· notes to change and didn't come back? Artificial Manures and Poultry Food• but it is essential that the claims of officers Those days when you saw us unloading Stocked Give us a Trial on war service should be safeguarded. To boots at Anzac and begged hard for a tin of date, appeals regarded as having been sub· Box ]697, G.·P.O., Perth milk! and by George! we said, take the case! Telephone 84291 mitted by absent officers -have been deter­ save us carrying it any further, or that last mined in their favour in a number of cases, week and the last day at Cape Helle,s? and the officers promuted accordingly. The Wasn't it a hell of a place? We landed ~----~------number of permanent officers of the Common• there New Year's Eve, midnight, from Mud· wealth Public Service who have enlisted and ros. Get them down! some big gun_ shputed been accepted for overseas service in the ·------·--~-.~------~~ to our o.c. and down we went, 'high up CHANGE YOUR LUCK •.• Naval Forces, the Australian Imperial Force above the sea into some dugouts. The cook· 1 or the Royal Australian · Air Force, was 1,052 house was blown sky high and we got no Buy your next Louery Ticlcet from at the time the report was published. tea next morning. Remember the dead mules and equipment lying about? Remember see· A. COLE ing the fleet bombarding the Turks on the ~ TOTHEMENOF last day of the evacuation? Seeing the New· Hairdresser & Tobacconist foundlanders standing at the corner waiting AUSTRALIA'S NAVY, for darkness to come over Gallipoli, so that Agent W.A. Charities Conaultationa we could all make tracks for Serto:~li'Jnu had decided that the paybooks plete. This was the chief factor, together with their You remember the lines, " We cannot shoot, be used solely for recording pay and dash, that won through. They we don't salute," and so on. The Army other were magnificent, and rise to equal heighu essential information as may be officers have now recommended that the nece with the best in our day. I am a very proud ssary for pa,y purposes. The pay· saluting of officers by men when they are man, ~:specially as 1 always had faith in them, accounting system now in use is simple off duty should be abolished. That recom• efficient. The official view, therefore, is which they have more than justified. Tell the old A.l.F. they, too, can be proud, be· mendation has not been made for the purpose the books should not be overburdened of conniving at slackness o r taking the line particulars cause their experience has been passed on to which have no bearing on of least resistahce. It is designed for the be of real value to the present A.I.F. It i~ Moreover, medical records of the per· convenience of the officers them of the lighting forces arc already remarkable to note the number of lads whose selves. Those who held commissions in the last war will m>int-:>tr>Pd, It is contended that the addi• Dads were Diggers. Strange, but the word has not yet come into use. It is rather remember what a nuisance it was to walk recording of particulars in the pay· down the streets of a garrison town returning would ·Aussie.' H result in a duplication, which all the salutes that were tossed. An officer's depart ment considers is unnecessary. • • • • arm was going all the time. Officers did get The staff of many businesses have been a spell, however, when walking • • • depleted greatly as the result of enlistments, in company. At the beginning of the month, the Act• Under King's .t<.egulations, but few have been affected more than the when a group of Prime Minister, Mr. Fadden, gave an officers is saluted, the senior Imperial Printing Coy. Ltd. Nine members returns the assur.mc:e to representatives of the Maimed salute. Towards the end of the last war, Soldiers' Association that the uf the staff enlisted, three in the A.I.F., three in the Air Force and three for staff diJties officers themselves evolved a modification Co1mtnonv.realth Government would give sym· which distributed the burden of the task. consideration to a series o f proposals with Western Command. In addition two lads tnlisted in the militia and three of the The salute was returned by the officer on the ensure economic security in civilian life Oank nearest the man wbo gave it, irrespec· for limbless soldiers of the past and present senior male staff are members of the R.S.L. Volunteer Defence Corps. Not a bad record. tive of his own rank or seniority. And now, wars. The proposals include: That no limb· after all these years, it is stated that::;.officers less soldier of the last or present war be dis· • • • consider that strict observance of Army charged from the Army until he has been Jim Lang, formerly secretary of the North Orders in the matter of saluting becomes an found permanent civilian emp)oyment; that Perth sub·branch, who is now away having obvious embarrassment to soldiers on leave in the seJ.,ction of civilian employment for another go at the Hun, has forwarded a especially in crowded streets, when officer; limbless men, the Federal Government should description of the Australian Soldier~· Club, are obliged to answer the salute of every ensure that employers are satisfactory, and which he visited when on leave in Jerusalem . brother officer or man in the ranks. the work suitable and permanent. Anotlief The club, which is located in a leading hotel, proposal requests the appointment of a board was organised by the A ustralian Comforts to supervise the rehabilitation of limbless Fund. This is what Jim has to say about it: 12th/ 52nd BATTAUONS ASSOCIATION in civil life and that limbless soldiers "Nice clean sheets and warm, springy beds At the annual meeting the following office be admitted to th e Commonwealth and well·cooked meals served to you by bearers were elected: President, Harold Hop· Public Service on passing a modified entrance waiters are the order of the day, as well as perton; vice•presidents, Messrs A. Shadgett examination. It was also proposed that the hot and cold showers and taps and ever}' and J. Fulton; country vice·presidents, Federal Govt;1nment make legislation pro· toilet accessory. One can get his boots Messrs. E. fl. Butler and R-. H . Reeves; vision to cqmpel all employers employing cleaned, Jw.ir cut, and there is a wet canteen secretary, A. Cook. It was resolved that sat• more than a certain number of hands to in· on the pr6tnises. Australian beer can be isfactory attendances justified the continuance elude a prescribed proportion of limbless or purchased there for 55 mils (about l / 4!d.), of monthly meetings. A motion sponsored disabled men. and other drinks are cheap. Australian by Messrs. J. Harvey and W . Bower ack­ • • • money can be changed there also, with no nowledging the assistance rendered by' Mrs. National 'sharps' to take Security Regulations gaxetted on you down. Everything at ~ · Hopperton thro~hout the year, w.as car• the first of this month were certainly no the club can be purchased at the lowest pos· ne~ wtth acclamation. A donation of two Pint of Apn1 joke o n m en serving in the sible cost. There is a post office there, for gut.neas v:'as made to the Lord Mayor's Air present I had a parcel war. The regulations were made for inspected and posted. The Ratd Relief Fund. The annual reunion in the purpose staff is the perso of protecting· allotments of pay nification of poli~ness." The October was a great success. Members hope of members of the defence forces and their Comforts Fund also provides cheap transport 1 for a good parade on Antac Day. APRIL, 1941 PAGE U

51st BATIALfQ.N (A.I.F.) ASSOCIATION FAMOUS FOR All Ex-M embers Of the 51 st Battalion (A.l.F.) are reminded that appeals for assist• FURNISH1NGS ance should not be recognised unless speci• ally a uthorised by the Executive of the As­ sociation. • e Countlea, modem W u.t Australian Members are also reminded that a general homes have been furnished by Ahern's meeting of the Association wi!l be held at :­ . . .. . Furnished ~ntirely from floor An ~ac House on Friday, 2 nd May, 1941, :lt 8 p.m. coverings, curtains and drapings to the L. R. C HARLTON, E.H N ~s · actual furniture itself. President. e These homes are models of interior ------·---- E.TTER beauty, for they h ave been furnished by experts on the art of colour com· ACON binations, who: combine to blend every article into the one tasteful scheme. '!{ash us lfJ Rosenstamm Pty. lb. That is the reason w hy Ahern's are "Famous for Furnishings." Let us Limited AddreM: quote you. Advice and service en· 1 BARRACK STREET, PERTH tirely free. 61-65 KING STREET, PERTH lI _____'Phones 1 82218_ and 811181 Leather, Grindery, Saddlery and Harness Merchants AHERN'S J. H. LUNNON LTD. Manufacturers of the famous "Bullodc." P.S.M.C., F.I.O.O., D.B.O.A., London I Brand, Sole and Harness Leathers, (Late 28th Battalion, A.I.F.) l ______.. ___ Belting, Pump Buckets, etc. Optician

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The f Na~is have inaugurated there a programme THE ALL-AUSTRALIAN FIRM ----- in English, called "Mack and Bill." At first, Contractors to W .A. Government this was broadcast over a neutral station, but . ana •What bec.omes of the superannuated pugs? it has since been shifted to a German station I H .M · Naval and Military Forces They either .keep pubs, or go intp the ng~t· in Shanghai. The broadcasters, "Mack and ing services. Sometimes, l~e dear ~d )1m Bill," are Charles L. Flick, a native of Rhode Driscoll, they do both. Dunng the ·last war, Island, who is reputed to be the first Ameri· e Fruit and Vegetable Merchants, most of the knights of t.he padded glove did can to adoP.t German citizenship· during the their bit. When I was at Aldershot, after the Growers' Representatives, Exporters, war, and a New York Chinese named H erbert Impo~ers and General Providers. We Armistice, I met quite a number of them­ Moy. The Germans now plan to establish a outside the ring, of course. l'fhc bunch in· specialise in Shipping to North·West new station in Shanghai to compete wim ports. eluded Jim Driscoll, who had some association the powerful British station in Singapore. with the A.I.P. in France; Gunner Moir, who T hey will then try to blanket Eastern Asia was in AustraHa some· years before the war, with propaganda in several languages. 1 CONSISTENT SERVICE AND Bombardier Wells, Jimmy Wilde, Johnnie j QUALITY Basham and others.· One of the best light· "' . . weights Australia ever i!roduced, Hughie According to a rcpoft· from Brisbane, the Mehcehan, died of illness wlllle serving with organisers of the Labour Day procession in the 3rd Division in France.· Arthur Cripps, the Queensland capital wish to band the col· i Registered Office a re'nowned middle and light-heavyweight in ours red, white and blue, which they dog· I his day,. was having a perfectly happy time matically describe as ..Tory colours." Lest 264 CHARLES STREET as a transport driver with the 8th Field Com· the ban on the colours under which so many I pany Australian Engineers. Australian Corps dinkum Australians are fighting, the Brisbane I NORTH PERTH Headquarters didn't wake up to who Driver wiseacres hasten to explain they are not dis· Cripps was until about a month or two be· loyal; they only want the prevailing colour G.P.O., Box H537 fore the A rmistice. Then they pulled him to be red. There is a sublime disregard of I Tele~: "FREDBMERY," Perth off. the horse• lines and ·made him a P.T. logic in banning red as a Tory colour, when I instructor. Alf Morey came home on the it is combined with white and the blue, and same boat as I did, and that reminds me that using it alone as a colour which is opposed ~------·------·-----u----u-----M------the A.l.F. produced quite a good crop of to Toryism; but then t he extre.mist of any scrappers who had their little day of fame type is never very much concerned with after the war. Digger Evans, the southpaw logic. Otherwise he wouldn't be an extremist'. RETURNED SO.LDIERS' who made such a good showing against Jimmy Wilde, and Red Mitchell are the two Monumental Works whose names come most readily to mind after CONTROL OF ALIENS the interval of the years. Only Address: .. * • Some time ago, the League proposed that KARRAKATrA (near Station) Coming to the present time, an American aliens now interned in Australia should be Service Journal states that Gene Tunney, the employed on productive work. That· pro• conqueror of Jack Dempsey, who commenced posal has been considered by the Prime Write or Ring Pl832 and we will his service caretr in the U.S. Marine Corps Minister's Department, but the question has post Catalogue. and became the heavyweight champion of been over-shadowed by international conven· the American Expeditionary Force, is back tion. The Prime Minister's Department has in Uncle Sam's uniform again. Towards the advised the League that Great Britain and WE CALL BY APPOINTMENT end of last year, Tunney was made a Lieut.· Germany have declared their intention to Commander of the United States Navy and observe the princ.iple that internees cannot placed in charge of the physical education be compelled to do work other than in con· at the Pensacola, Jackson and Corpus Christi nection with the administration and mainten• naval stations. Max Schmeling, the only Ger· ance of their camps. Internees in Australia man who ever became champion of the have now been allotted permanent camps, world, recently turned down a challenge from and full consideration is being given to the practicability of providing them with suitable [ Joe Vick Vienna's H einz Latek to defend his present title, that of heavyweight champion of the work, and of determining conditions under Axis. At the time he rejected the challenge, which such work can be performed volun· 1 62 Market St., Fremantle he was too· busy practising parachute land· tarily in accordance with the international ings in Pomeranian potato fields. Schmeling, agreement. The League advanced another S.P. ALL EVENTS as a fighter, was very slow at warming up suggestion that the publication of newspapers, THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA to his work in the rihg. One hopes that he maga~ines, notices and the llike, in enemy 1 and all his kind will . be just as slow in pull(ng alien languages should be prohibited. Thq f Agent for W.A. Charities Consultations the parachute strings. His wife, the blonde Prime Minister's Department has advised the actress, Anny Ondra, has declared: "Max League that the control of publications of will fight soon- but not in the boxing ring." this nature is governed by the Press censor· .. ship order, and by existing regulations affect· . . ing the publication of news'papers in foreign 1 ~~;~ If . the Boches win the war, fat, foolish languages. Consent under the latter regula· J l_TELEPHONES, Ll284, Ll212 Herman .Goering may become King of Eng· tions has to be obtained before publication is land. Gocring claims descent from Henry permitted. Under the former regulations, 11. So could a lot of others, but they have matter has to be submitted to the censor I too much respect fr/ the distaff side of the before publicatiOh., , The only newspapers in family to mention itl. enemy alien langu':tlge which have been per· 1 J. RANCLAUD . . .. mitted to continue are those to which sane· In a town in Britanny, a German soldier tion could be safely granted, having regard 1 (Late A.I.P.) stopped a passing French college boy and to their previous conduct. The Prime Minis· t . MASTER BUILDER AND asked: "Where is the swimming bath?" They ter's Department considers that the broad student replied, "Between Calais and Dover." viewpoint of the war should be presented to I CONTRACTOR . He was immediately arrested. enemy nationals now living in Australia. If I 255 LABOUCHERB ROAD f • • such persons are unable to read English they • SOU1H PERTH ' Sir Archibald Wavell can use words as ·naturally can be inRuenced only thro~gh a J well as he can handle troops. H e said, "My newspaper published in their own language. l~~N~.: - s.~::r_:~~~:_ APRIL P . .AGB 17 FORCING THE STRAITS '-I .. ~ • THE btAVY AT THE DARDANELLES

In the official history of the Gallipoli .cam· "If a British squadron has failed, no other paign, Brigadier-General Aspinall·Oglander is likely to succeed." That failure, how• writes: "To force the. passage of 'the Dar· ever, was a great blow to British prestige. danelles, and to retain command of its Immediately upon receipt of the news, Tsar ENTRUST .: narrow waterway, had_ been for a hundred Alexander 1 of Russia concluded the Treaty years regarded as ohe of the · most difficult, of Tilsit with Napoleon, making a peace YOU~ SIGHT yet most interesting operations of war." The which was practically an alliance. TO . ... Straits had resounded to the dash of arms The Naval Bombardmenis during the Trojan War and the. days of the The Treaty of Paris, which ended .the Greeks and Persians. After the Turk had Crimean War, prohibited foreign warships established himself at Constantinople, they from entering the Dardanelles while Turkey proviaed a covered waterway; whence Mos• was at peace. Ru 5;5i~ abrogateg this prin· SAINKEN & SAINKEN lem corsairs could issue to _prey upon Christ• ciple of the treaty dunng the Franco-German THE QUAUflED OPTICIANS ian shipping, but their configuration was, and War of 1870·71, but the frinci.ple was re· is still,. an allllost insuperabl~ natural defence affirmed by the Congress o Berlin. in 1878. against attack from without. It was not until During the war. between Italy and Turkey e Official Opticians to Perth Hospital the 17th c~ntury that Christian resistance con· in 1912, Italian warships bombarded the (soci.al service), Perth Children's fined the Turkish ·sea•raiders to "their own forts at the entrance to !he Dardanelles, on Hospital, W.A. Friendly Societies waters. In 1654 K:nut Siversten, a Norwegian April 18, without any deci.sive result, other sailor of fortune in the service of the .Yenetian than closing the passage to all Turkish ·and Republic, witb a single vessel attacked and ser· neutral shipping. After protests from neutral DISCOU·NT TO R.S.L. iously damaged .a Turkisn fleet in the Dar• Powers, the Straits were re·opened to navi• danelles and compelled the surrende.r of the gation on May 12, 1912. After Turkey's Turkish.garrison of Tenedos. In 1807, there entry into the war in 1914, a British blo~k· eA Discount of 15 per cent is allowed occurred an incident which had its influence · ading squadron tested the existing informa• to members of the R.S.~ and their on the conduct of operations over a hundred tion about the armament of the defending dependants on all optical requirements years l.ater, though the lessons that might forts by carrying out a short bombardment have been .learned from it were; unfortun· on November 3, 1914. Then ·occurred the ately, forgotten. deadlock on the Western Front and the con· SAINKEN & SAINKEN This was the first comparatively modern troversy between the Eastern and tl:ie West· attempt to force a passage through the ern Schools of strategy. Political considera• Straits by purely naval action. After Trafal· tions swayed the balance in favour of the For Spectacle Satisfaction gar, Napoleon, having lost his own fleet, Eastern School and, as in 1807, operations at HAY STREBT (CENTRAL) the Dardanelles were embarked upon for the was trying to form alliances with Powers Next to Ambassadors Theatre that still had warships, so that he might use assistance of Russia and at that country's re­ them against Britain. At the same time, quest. Sir John Moore's advice about the he was very much concerned about the co·operation of land forces was revived and, strategic importance of the Dardanelles, es• for a time, ignored. Admiral Carden's war• peci.ally because he was at war with Russia. ships made their first attack on February 19, ''If Russia should hold the Dardanelles," he 1915. Though the first day's bombardment, wrote, "she would be at the gates of Toulon ... carried out with only half the available ships, SANDWELL & WOOD He therefore fomented trouble between the was inconclusive, the outer forts were silenced Sultan and the Tsar, and through French on February 25. Then, on February 26, the intrigues the British Ambassador was corn• Navy undertook the second phase of the op· Master Builders. pelled to leave Constantinople. Partly to ·erations, "the leisurely and piecemeal reduc· aid Russia, and mainly to ensure that the tion of the intermediate forts." Even under 220 HAVELOCK STREBT, Turkish fleet did not fall into the hands of the most favourable conditions, the direction WEST PERTH the French, in 1807 a British squadron was of the currents would have hampered the sent to threaten the Turkish capital and take action of the warships, but they were f urthcr over the Turkish fleet. In this instance it is in• impeded by concealed batteries, mobile artil· teresting to note that th~ distinguished soldier lery, mines and storms. Attempts at mine· • Contractors for the erection ._gf Sir John Moore, who was then commanding sweeping by trawlers manned by fishermen a British force in Sici.ly, strongly advised were frustra.ted, though landing parties of the latest quarters at Northam against the project, because it did not include marines did succeed in demolishing guns and Camp land forces to secure the passage of the abandoned field batteries. Unfortunately the Straits, though ample troops for that purpose storms won for the Turks the time to were available in Sicily and Egypt. strengthen their shore defences and to bring Notwithstanding Moore's protest, Vice· · up more mobile artillery and mac)line guns. TEl.pPHONE 82601 Admiral Sir John Duckworth, with seven Thus, the parties that landed on either side ships of the line, passed through the Dar­ of the entrance on March 1 were repulsed. Estimates Invited dan'elles under the heavy fire of shore bat· By this time, Admiral Carden, who had teries. He destroyed an opposing Turkish hoped to be in the Sea of Marmora by Ma.rch ~oo------·------l squadron and arrived within eight miles of 20; was firmly convinced that without troops Constantinople Ol\ March 1, 1807. Then to secure the fleet's line of communications, the squadron experienced some of the bad the effort to forte the Straits could not sue• weather whicli impeded their successors in ceed. In accordance with instructions from :MRS. M. PARSONS ·· 1915. Head winds prevented Duckworth's home, he arranged for the final effort on squadron frop going any further. The Sub· March 18, but on March 16 he was in· C~TERE.Rf . lime Porte refused to give ub its warships, valided. His successor "!~ , Vice•Admiral de 51 CAMBRIDGE ST.REBT, so, after waiting a whole <..reek for better Robeck. The attack on M~ch 18 was made LEEDER~r.E weather', Duckwort'l\ had to retire. Return• in conjunction with French naval units. It ing through the Dardanelles, again under progressed favourably for a time, but the Ex- Se~ice Functions a Speci.alty heavy fire from th·e shore batteries, the Brit• mine•sweepers had failed to locate one row AU Cluses of Catering Done: Wed­ of twenty mines. The French warship Gaulois ish had 150 casualties, though no ships were dinga, Reception, Dinn~rs, BaD"quer., lost. Duckworth's tiny fleet was hardly clear had already be hulled by gunfire. Another of the Straits when a Russian squadron came French ship, the Bouvet and H .M.S. Irresis• and Picnics PHONE 84360 tible, were damaged by mines. H .M.S. in sight. The Russian Admiral suggested a . TERMS MODERATE return match with the Turk, but Sir Jo.hn Ocean, going to the assistance of Irresistible, Duc~worth replied with characteristic hawteur: struck another mine. The result of the at• - PAGE 18 APRIL, 1941 tack wu the complete loss of the BQu.vet, the expedition to the Daraailelles wu io·be a -¥ • ~· Irresistible and Ocean, while the French ships, joint operation of Britain and France, yet Gaulois 'and Suffren and H .M.S. Infiexiblc, practically the whole pf the forces employed W. FAIRWEAfHER 4 SON were so· crippled that they had to be docked. were troops of the British Empire. Only a BUILDERS fi CONTRACTORS The Landing small contingent came from France, aS" Gen• Sir Ian Hamilton had been an eye-witness eral Joffre refused to spare any troops from of the latter stage of the attack. He had the Western Front. The French troops con• Contractors for the building of seen the Gaulois, Infiexible and Suffren be· sisted of a body ·of troops drawn from th~ Melville Military Base . ing towed out of action in a s.inking condi· Fre.nch Colonial Army and the fa~ous tion. He therefore reported that he no Foreign LegiQn. These .were sent to Egypt ro· ' , longer thought tbe Straits could be forced, assist in occupying the Gallipoli pe_ninsula, and that if laod forces were to be employed if the naval effort to reduce the Stnuts were 1·, Telephones: they should play a leading role, inst~ad of a suc'cessfuL The French force was under the Office, 83973; subsidiary one. The landings at Anzac and command of General Albert Gerard Leo Private, U1803 and 82993 on the beaches at Cape Helles were carried d'Amade. out under the guns of the Royal Navy. The The French commander was an elderly general who was born in the Army, at Tou• lit FLOOR, CHAN<;:ERY HOUSE, boats containing the troops were towed by steam tugs manned by bluejackets. While louse, on December 24, 1856. H e was edu· 3 HOWARD STREET, PERTH the. landings were in progress, a feint at a cated at La Pleche, and at the Lycee of landing wu made above the lines of Bulair Lorient, the port 'Of Morbihon to which the in the Gulf of Saros. It was here that the Royal Air Force· has been paying hostile a~­ ~------intrepid New Zealander,_ R. C. Freyburg, tention of late. He' entered the.French Army then a lieut.•commander of the Royal Naval as a lieutenant of Algerian infantry at Con· r------~------Division, performed· his famous feat of swim· stantine on 0ctober I, 1876. D'Amade was ming ashore after dusk and lighting flares military attache at Pekin from 1887 to 1891, Arthur E. Davies &Co. along the coast to m'ake the Turks think that and was military attache with British Head· a landing had been effected in that area. quarters in the South African War. He was FUNBJ.tAL AND CREMATION But, if the Straits could not be forced by promoted colonel .in 1903, and was military DIRECTORS surface ships, they could be penetrated by attache at the French Embassy in Londoo for submarines. As early as December 13, 1914, the next three years. He attained the rank Telepbonee: Penb, 89400; Claremont, Lieut. Holbrook performed a feat, hitherto of general in 1907 '!nd commanded the F2177; Fremantle, L2225 unattempted by any submarine commander. French forces in the operations in Morocco, He dived under five rows of mines and sunk 1907·9. In 1914, General d'Amade became Partners: Wallacc A. H. Green and an old Turkish warship in Sari Sighlar Bay. a member of the Co~seil Superior de Guerre Geo B. Cockerill. For this exploit he was awarded the Victoria and, on the outbreak of the war, was in Cross. Other submarines had been lost charge of the mobilisation of the Army of BEST SERVICE AT LOWEST whole attempting to get through the mine­ the Alps. Later in the same year he corn• RATES fields. But on April 2 5, the day t>f the manded a group of territorial .divisions, and landing, the Australian submarine AE2 suc· then he was serected to command the French Established 1888 cessfully made the passage and torpedoed a troops in the Eastern Meditteranean. It will Turkish gunboat off Chanak. While the land· be seen, then, that the French commander ~------ing of the main Antac for~c was taking was an experienced soldier, who had already place, a Turkish battleship in the Narrows had experience of British and Empire troops .------· fired on the transports and forced them to in action. · move out to a safer anchorage. Seeing the Simultaneously with' the ..:\ustralian landing Try UPLAND'S TEA periscope of AE2, this battleship, in its turn, at Antac, the main body of Sir Ian Hamil· scurried out of the danger zone. Thus, the ton's army was carrying out its attempt upon Australian submarine, the first to negotiate the southern extremity of the peninsula. On the passage of the Dardanelles into the Sea the Asiatic side of the entrance to the. Dar• SAVE COUPONS FOR of Marmora, was able to render assistance of danelles was Kum Kale from· which the Turk· a very practical nature to the landing. Event· Ish battenes had command of all the six FREE GIFTS ually, she was destroyed by a Turkish tor· . landing beaches at the end of Gallipoli. Jt pedo·boat, and her gallant crew passed into was a vital necessity to master the :fire of captivity for the remainder of the war. But the enemy on the Asiatic shore, in order to from that time onward British submarines . enable the 29th Division to land and ~stab· BIBNDED AND PACKED BY were frequently in the Sea of Marmora, and lish itself. So, by arrangement with Sir Ian the Straits were closed to Turkish shipping, SARA & COOK LTD., PERTH Hamilton, the French Colonial Pivision un­ a factor which seriously impeded the Turk· der General d'Amade steamed ih' transports ish defence of the Peninsula. to Kum Kale, protected by three French war• ships and other craft. > The French general selected as his landing r------THE FRENCH AT THE ground the most historic batt-leground in the world. That was the far-famed windy plain Victoria l·nsuran4fe DARDANELLES whereon Homer's Greek heroes had their ) camp when besieging Troy, the plain which Few of the histories of the Gallipoli cam· stretched beneath the hill 'On which Troy Company paign have done justice to the part played · stood to the mouth of the river Meander or by our French Allies in that historic episode, Sirmois. That river Meander is a very wind­ TRANSACTS ALL CLASSES OF but while the landings at Antac and Cape ing stream, so winding in fact that it has lNSURANCE Helles were taking place, the French did become the derivation of the verb to m~an· 'The .Oldest Australian Office­ a perfectly good job on the Asiatic shore. der, _or wander about aimlessly. The French Established 1849 The neglect of the French share in the ex· landmg was made to the west of the river pcdition was probably the fault of General by . the moutlt of t~e Meander. Here the CHAS. H. .,CURLEWIS, Joffre. 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.vohmt.r Oefeace· eoq,..-As confus1on It was resolved that the parade and c~~1· Perth Sub-branch.-Pertli sub·branch asked had arisen in connt;et(on with forms of bined service be held; that the march route for a list of members of the Central sub· measurements for unifor,llls, and the number should be shortened' by turning the colum,n branch. The matter .was Teferred t~ the of garments to be issued· to members of. the down William Street from .St. George s membership committee. f h Volunteer Defence Corps, it was asce~med Terrace and marching from there to the Peraonal.-A country member C? t e from the Federal Office that the umform Esplanade;. hospital cars ~o be asse!Dbled and League wrote in connection with a d1fficulty would consist of two garments, the A.I.P. despatched at least I 5 m mutes earher; and ~o he was having with the Army Depa~.ment. pattern tunic and trousers. secure the assistance of Army personnel m It was decided to approach the authonttes on Soldier'• Cardiff); vestigation as to how a non·returned soldier ope ration of all arms of the command. It Messrs. Hunt and Thorn (West Swan); secured a recent appointment. The State was agreed that the Sons of Soldiers' League Mesns. Hunt and Cornell (Collie); Messrs. Secretary will make necessary enquiries. should march behind the Legacy Club at the Thorn and Wood (Swan View·Greenmount); Melville Sub-branch. - This sub·branch head of the parade, and both should .march Mr. Zeffert (Ciaremont); Colonel Margolin oft, well ahead of the column. The report again recommended that a National Security was adopted. r (Red Cross Society). ~rising out of this Exhibition be secur~fo r Western Australia. report it was resolved .t congratulate Mr. F. It was decided that quiries be made from Empire and Local Trading.-Following a A.sh1 a member of No h Perth sub-branch, the Federal office as t the practicability of recommendation of the Empire and Local on his appointment as general secretary to the suggestion. Trading Committee, it was agreed "That this executive considers that a large•scalc munition the 'Red Cross Society. Soldiers' Dependants~ Appeal Committee.­ ~Day.-The report of the Anzac Day This committee wrote in connection with factory should be established in Western co.mmittee covered proceedings ·of a meet.ing War Service Homes legislation for widows Australia with money pro.vided, by the Corn· held on March 17. at which the features o f and the desirability of the cost being reduced monwealth and State Governments, and from this year's organisation were reviewed and to enable weekly payments to be made. It individual financial resources; and that a de· numerous suggestions following last year's was decided that the matter be referred to putation con~isting of the State President, ob.ervance were again considered. the ·War Service Homes committee. two vice·pres1dents and Mr. Watt, interview the State Minister for Indusrial Development I . · ·A P R I t. , 1 9 <4 1 PA G 'E 21 . You can~t Beat .~. Mrs. E. B. O'CONNELL'S ·Expert Catering Service WHITTY'S CR. HAY ~ MILLIGAN STs., PERTH FOR THOSE SPECIALS··· Extensive rooms available for Smoke Socials, Banquets, Luncheons, etc. Functions catered for in any part of the Metropo)jtan .Area. TELEPHONE 83491 Whitty!s Butts go in Daily ------.--- .s. P. Betts WHITTY'S FOR WINNERS, Next· G.P.O., Perth 409 W eilington St., Perth

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• ' ;I ••# PAGE 22 . APRIL , 1941 With ~ view to iffipl~·ineriting ~ hi s resolution." by the liaison· officer. It was one which was KUI031UN There was a furt~e r · recommendation "That outside the jurisdiction of the G.O.C. It The following . oflice•bearers vt>ere elected immediate steps be taken defixtjtely to ensure was agreed that the matter should be referred at the recent annual meeting: President, D. that the uniforms for the R.S.L. Volunteer to the authorities through Federal Executive, Hamilton; vice-president,' E. DaVies; secre· Defence Corps in Western· Australia be · Red Cro.. Appeal.-The Red Cross tary, R. V. C. Davidspn. The "wotk of the manufactured in this State from cloth pro• Society asked that special efforts be made retiring vice-president, Mr, W. Broadwith, duced in the. Albany Woollen Mills." during the month of May to raise funds for was the subject of favorable comment, . and The Empire and Local Tra.ding Committee distrioution amongst the .fighting services the meeting decided· ~hat an appropriate reported t\lat- the Mi.nister for Industrial De· overseas. It was agreed that the State Sec­ acknowledgement· of ·this be made in the r~· velopment had been approached in regard retary include this matter in his next cir• c;ords. Mr. Broadwith and another member, to con.ducting an Ell\pire Shoppina: Week cular to sub-branches. this year. The Minister had exp1"essed th-e League Amelioration Funds.-A suggestion wish that the committee should again func· that a No. 2 Amelioration Fund be created lion on similar lines to those of previous to function especially for service men and years. It was felt that the sentimental side their dependants of the present war was re· of the week should not be lost sight of a nd ferred to the trustees. that much ·could be done for local industry. Government Loana:-A communication AngeU and Clarke The execut.ive decided that the Empire Shop• from the Kondinin sub-branch concerning ping Week Council should be called together Government loans was left to the State Sec· for this purpose. retary for reply. · . Master Builders Brochure.- It was agreed to urge the Fed· A.R.M:S. Competitio~- J t was r\!ported 166 Railway Parade, Perth that ar~angements had now been made for era! Executive· to place with the W.A. Branch the production of the special bro• conducting the A.R.M.S. · competitions for PHONES 89701 (2 LINBS) 1941. chure which would be distributed to men re• ·turning from overseas at Fremantle. Vi.slta.-Visits to sub·branches, etc., were reported· by:· The State President (Federal e Contractors for the erection of the Executive); Mr. Z effe"rt (Gosnells)"; Mr. Swanllourne Camp, also Military Giblett ( Bridgetown, Boyup Brook, Albany Camps at Naval Base and Pearce and Denmark);' Mr . .Corn e ll (South.ern Cross Aerodrome. and sub-branches in the Eastern Wheatbelt); Sub-BraJ}ch Coliu· limit for officers in the Army was considered tron that intendin!l recruits for the A.I.F. to be unsatisfactory, and this State branch should be made aware that the League wJII Fresh as the urges that consideration be given towards a safeguard their interests both during an ·J more liberal classification of Home Service afte1 the war. A feature of the monthly duties to enable ex•service men, who have meetings is the social part which is presented reached the retiring age, or are nearing it, after the conclusion of serious business. The Dawn to receive administrative appointments and sub-branch ha~ a sleight of hand artist corn· to remain in their posts, and so render longer i.rg to the f·~re. and there is much musical useful service in the duties for. which they t'.tlent. · . Fresh and Pasteurised have heen trained, thereby releasing for MELVILLE overseas service younger men who, at pres· As the result of the recent barbecue,• a ent, arc filling many Home Service appoint• cheque for .£49 was handed to the Spitfire Milk ments of a purely administrative nature. Fund. The effort was conducted by the Sub-branches. - The appointment of President (Mr. J. A. B. Philp) and a corn· officials as advised by the Osborne Park sub· mittee of five. Sub·branch membership is branch was approved. not large, being somewhere between 2 5 and Guardianship Soldier's Child.- A report l O, but all members co-operated fully, Supplying Cottealoe, 'Claremont, and the novelty appealed to the residents of was received from the secretary that arrange· Nedlands, Pepp·ermint Grove and> ments ha~ now been. finalised for the League A~plecross. The spectacle of pigs and sheep to assume the guardianship ·of the son of a bemg roasted whole was a decided attractio :-~ . soldier· serving overseas. The spacious grounds of the Ap l ecro~ Hotel, Mosman Park Laverton and Outback Centres...... A corn· a loud speaker, a late licence, a dance munication was red:ived from the · Kalgoorlie orchestra and a perfect· evening were quite sub·branch that a representative of the State sufucier.t to ensure the success o'f the und~ r· Executive should visit Laverton and outback taking. The sub·branch is making an effort centres with the object of endeavouring to t.:. have the Sydney National Security E'x· Inspection Invited ·at W.A. 's Model reform sub·branches in these districts and to hibition repeated in Perth. The V.D.C. now impart knowledge concerning the Volunte·er has ~vera~e atte~danc~ o.f 30 at its parades. and Most Hygienic Dairy Defence Corps. Spec1al mstru~tlo~ 10 machine•gun and The . State Secretary had written pointing grenade work IS g1ven by. voluntary instruc· out that at the present time it was imprac· tors from the Melville Camp. It has been ti~l:ile for anyone to make the trip. The decided to se.nd a special letter to every man actiOn was endors~. who has enlisted from t h·e district assuring eESTABU:SHED 28 YEARS Civic H onour{ RoU.- Katanning sub· them of the 'Sub·branch 's constan~ thought branch. ~sked w~ a~ constituted eligibility for and care for the\\- dependants. recognition on c1v1c honour rolls. The reply NORTH-EAST FREMANTLE was left to "the secretary. The sub·branch unit of the Volunteer De· Memorial . Card.- The Katanning sub· fence Corps carried out some interesting G. W. Birkbeck branch subm1tted a sample memorial card tactical qercises on Sunday, March 16. The which it considered could be used by the work was done under the supervision of the executive and s ub•branch ~s. The letter was leader and · assistant leader (Messrs Jack Balfour Street, Cottesloe refe.rred to the Management Committee. H~rlihy and Les .Ch.arlton). The wo;k per· Uniyersal Training.-Y ealeririg'a suggested · 11_11tted the functiomng o( all. specialift sec• PHONE F2601 "extensiOn, of the p.rovisions. for universal bona of the unit as a co•ordioated whole training had been referred to tb~ G ,Q ,C., further, tactical exercises are projected. · APRIL, 1941 PAGI l3 Mr. Prank Bri&tol, are now serving with the by Jock Williams. Bert Bickle was elected Hall at Hh Garria6n 3 p.m. and the speaker will be · Battalion. The annual "Get social secretary. The annual smoke social Brigadier•Genual Together. Dinner" Martin. On Tuaday, May was up to the usual stand· waa held on Friday, March 7. The attend· 6, there WJ11 be a· sub·branch pidUre ard. lt._waa noticed that members were' mpt in ance was app~01cimately 110, at the Bayswater better voice. including many tal.kies .in aid of sub-branch guests, from far distant as weU as neighbour· funda. · . . BASS ENDBAN ing sub·branches. Among the guests were PBRTii SUB-BRANQf CABARET A new member (Mr. B. Wells) was we!· Mr. L. Thome, M.L.A. and Captain Wood BVBNJNG . corned at the meeting on March ll. It was (representing the State Executive), Mr. One of the most successful functions hdd decided that presentations should be made to Heagney, M.L.A., Mr. Robinson (chairman at Monash Houae was the cabaret evening t~e past vice•president (Mr. Jobbling), the Mundaring Road Board) and Captain Daven: - hda on March 27. It was sponsored by the secretary (Mr. H . Pry) and the social sec• port and four N.C.O.'s from the Ordnance Volunteer Defence Corpa. ·Preaident W. G. retary (Mr. Bill Matth""ewsh The V.D.C. is Corps. The V.D.C. unit received. much Hood made an ideal host and he was ably again functioning strongly. Members re· valuable instruction from this. corps last year. assisted by Tom Tandy, the leader of the cently heard an address on ambulance work Other guests were Lieutenant H alton ( fth V .D.G. The Lord . Mayor (Dr. Meagher) by Major Corr. The secretary and five mem• Garruon Battalion), Messrs. Samuels and presented 6rst aid certificates to 1 f inemben hers attended the annual reunion of the Rourke (chairman and secretary of the Pro• of the V .D.C. It ia worthy of note that Swan View•Greenmount sub·branch. Mr. H . greaa Association) and members of Namunda, K. Minchin has been appointed leader of Woorolooo, Cavenham, Midland Junction the V.D.C. unit, in succession to Mr. H . Guildford, Bassendean and Maylands sub: Pry, who is now doing duty with the 5th branches. The following artists helped with J. HAWKINS a~d SON Garrison Battalion. the entertainment of the assembly: Messrs. ~YLANDS J. Sheppard,-Evans, H . Parker, G. Kennedy At the annual meeting, Tom Wynne, who and Scott. The sub-branch is also indebted Limited was a trustee for several years and an to the· ladies of the auxiliary for the excel· MASTER amelioration officer of the sub-branch, did not lent catering and decorations. Pride of place BUILDERS AND seek re-election. It is understood that his was given to the three·tier birthday cake, CONTRACTORS valuable services arc to meet with appropriate which commemorated the sub·branch 's third recognition. The req:nt "smoko" attracted anniversary. The V.D.C. unit is again in 150 CLAISB8ROOK ROAD, a full house. The ladies of the auxiliary, training every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. EAST PERTii under the qirection of Mrs. Wynne, made an in the Swan View hall. Three members of excellent job of the catering arrangements. the 5th Garrison Battalion arc giving instruc• The president (Sep. Horton) has commenced tion under the supervision of Corporal Roy Contractors for Camps his third term in the chair. The V .D.C. Marsh. T he monthly dances commence again at meets every Sunday morning. Colonel Mar· on April 26 in the Swan View Hall. A bus ROTTNEST, NORTHAM, HARVEY golin and Bill Menkens represented the State leaves Benson Theatre, Midland Junction :1t Executive at the annual "smoko." The 7.40 p.m. returning at 11.45 p.m. and 12.20 Telephone 81521 Estimates Invited Colonel was in a reminiscent vein and de· a.m. An evening service will be held in scribed the work of the League over a period this halt at 8 p.m. o.n Antac Day. Norman ~------~ of years. Mr. Menkens, who was formerly a Batcy is in hospital and members wish him member of the sub·branch, was congratulated a speedy retu~n to health. It is pleasing to . on his election to the City Council. The learn that Bob Parker, who recently lost a monthly dances, to be held on Friday nights, joint of his left thumb is well and back at will commence this month. Preparations are work. B. Mercer now in hand for the A.R.M.S. compeittions. 8AYSWATER SWAN VIEW-GREBNMOUNT This sub·branch which reached low ebb a There waa a good attendance at the annual year or two ago is now on its feet, both LTD. meeting on February 5. Mr. Alec. Watt was numerically and financially. This is due to the re•elected president, and Roy Marsh, vice· untiring efforts of secretary Tom Gillingham, president. The new vice•president has been vice·president Charlie Hull and a small group METRO. MARKETS secretary for the past "three years, and it is of enthusiasts. There are now over 30 6nan· mainly through his good work that the sub· cial members and a large numbeE are serving branch is in such a 8ourishing position to• in the llarrison Battalion. The Antac Day day. His place as secretary has been taken service will be held at the Bayswater Town Fruit, Potatoes and Vegetables \...

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; ~rl'-&L, &_7_~_• out of the' class of 16 ,"hoary headed veter- :(H. Hopperton) and secretary (Cliff Lamb) presentation o( prius won at the picnic took ana" 15 succeeded in gaining their certificat~ . • ' a grand entertainment was carried out in place. These socials will be held fortnightly General Beasell-Jkowne, the Corps Comman- • isleal weather. The huge suceeas was attri: from April 9, and a hearty welcome is ex• der, made an interesting addreas on the,_ buted to the hard work of the committee. tended to visitors. I V.D.C. and Dr. McGowan was heartily The children were under the capable man· . SUBIACO thanked for his generous help. · agement of Uncle Tom and Uncle· Robbie, A community knitting of brows was held Thee artists wen; of a high standard and who saw "there were no idle moments, but d!Jri.ng the merry month of March on the the supper provided was appetising and plen• fun ffOJ:!l start to finish. On March 12, the subject of trestle tables, which this plutocratic ' tiful. The orchestra provided excellent dance linal social of the.sub·branch waa held in the sub·branch is out to purc;hase in a big way. music and the function finished at 11·.30 supper worn at An~ac House, where the We are sorry to note that George" Gilea it . p.m., with all feeling satisfied that the effort was well worth while. PITiiARA At the annual meeting on March .16, i~ was reported that a successful year had ended with a credit balance of .£39. Six members went into .khaki and six transferred to the Ddwallinu sub·branch during the year, but OATMEAL. STOUT , c!t~pite this drain, membership remains at 30. The following officers cwe're elected: President, Mr. E. T. Roberts; secretary and treasurer, A NEW PRODUCT OF THE KALGOORLIE . Mr. L. G. W. Browning (this will be their sixth consecutive year together); vice•pre· BREWERY sidents Measrs. S. G. Maris and P.'Moller; l committee, Messrs. C. Hunt, J. E

~OY ANUP ]Ul\CTION c It was mutually agreed that members of MILLAR'S TIMBER & TRADING COMPANY LTD. the Donnybrook and Boyanup Volunteer ;:nee Corps units ai\d rifle clubs CO"bperate ' Def HEAD OFFICE: ST. GEORGE'S HOUSE, ST. GEORGE'S TE~CE, PERTH an:! mee~ at 'each centre alternatelv for train· ing. In ~ach case _, the plan of operations TELEPHONE {6 lines): 84141 TELEGRAMS: ':Miltrade," Perth· would be controlled by the hom·e centre. On a recent Sunday a large and intereste~ crowd of spectators witnessed a creditable perform­ ance cof 60 men on the Boyanup recreation srounds. The president of the sub-branch (Mr. R. Tweedie) expressed hisc pleasure with the display generally and was pleased with the staying powers of the returned sol· /< I diers, who, even in the concluding route ( : I march, remained in the ranks, when it was Kin~NER~?~!'!u~. ~Jtel permissible for them to drop out. and call it a day. First Class Accommodation Availabl~. 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Apologies were received troopen from in the Boer War" This is on die· ville and Mt. H awthorn, are to be congratu• Mr. De Volta and McLean Roberts who, play in our inuseum, we which has now recov• lated on the interesting and enjoyable tactical are sorry to report, are on the aick list. ered from the lamentable Final thieving which it exercises and instruction which has been arrangements were made for our Anr.ac ser .uffered in our old • rooms and looks well. given. Our president (Mr. C. P . Musgrove) vice, which will be held at Bickford Soldiers' We •incerely hope that our old friend Mr. will marry during this month Mrs. Elsic Memorial Hall, at 7.30 p.m. An~ac- night. Lightfoot, the originato r and curator of this Thompson, a member of our auxiliary, and Girl guides ana scout c ubs will be in attend-­ much·admired collection, who has been in the sub·branch tenders them its congratula· ance, also members of the Volunteer Defence indifferent health for many months, w ill be tions and best wishes. Corps. Three intereeting letters were read from lads of this dietrict now with the A.I.P., which were much· appreciated. The meeting dosed at 9.30 and the stewards got busy with brown nectar and biscuits and cheese, when A THOROU9HLY-EQUIPPED FOUNDRY RIGHT and enjoyable hour was spent in songs and ON THE SPOT FOR PRACTICALLY EVERY yarns. Next meeting is on M ay I. TYPE OF GOLD MINING EQUIPMENT SHBNTON PARK The date of the regular monthly meeting was altered to the first Thursday in April, ct..GI!S, TRUCK-.5, BOILERS, W INDERS, ORE BINS, BATTERIES, CON· on account of the Easter holiday. 'The at· VEYORS, AGITATORS, BALL MlLLS, T UBE MILLS, THICKENERS, HEAD tendance was reduced to about half the usual FRAMES, CLASSIFIERS, BERDAN .PANS, ROCK · BREAKERS, VORTEX number. Members observed a moment's silence MIXERS, AIR RECEIVERS, AIR COMPRESSORS, THREE THROW in tribute to the passing of J. W. Priestman during the month PUMPS, HUNTINGTON MILLS, HEAVY of March. AI· DUTY PUMPING PLANTS though in poor health, he was usually on OUR WIDE EXPERIENCE IS AT YOUR SERVICE parade and showed keen interest in sub· branch activitiee. In a recent visit to the Lemnos Hospital by our officers, it· was learned. that there were about 16 ex·lmperial men who were having a rather thin time as Kalgoorlie Foundry Ltd. regards smokes and funds were immediately aet aside to provide for their comfort. The ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, ETC., ETC. secretary (Mr. F. L. Pricker) got into touch with the Sportsmen's Council on the matter BOULDER ROAD, KALGOORLIE and the sum of .£10 was· generously donated for the sub·branch for this purpose. The PHONES: K305, K505 social committee arc co•operating with the woman's auxiliarr with a view of making the fortnightly socia and dance an even greater succese than that of 1940. It has been de· cided to make· June 12 the first annual gathering. Business will commence at 7.15 and it is hoped to get on with the fun at eight and all members are urged to set apart thia date for a good night to celebrate the Not Chance, but Brewing Skill has made first birthday. The V.D.C. members are still co•operating with the Claremont corps, and Sunday, April 6, was an extremely interest· ing parade, when instruction was given on the Bren gun and also the anti•tank rifle. EMU BITIER: Will members please note that nomination• for officers are to be handed to the president (R. W. Ogg) by 8 p.m. on the night of the annual meeting, June h. All local ex• • service men of Shenton Park are requested to fall in at Memorial Clock, Subiaco, by ~. -45 THE FOREMOST IN DEMAND p.m. on An~c Day. IN. WESTERN AUSTRALIA MT. HAWTHORN·NTH. LBEDBRVILLB The activities of the sub·branch have been well sustained during the month, new mem• bers in M essrs. Stocken, J. Scrymgour Cruise, B. C. Barry, Bert Garland, Rees and R. Murray, joining up. The annual An~ac Day Memorial Service will be held in the Rm You will receive SATISFACTION with our MILK and Picture Theatre, Oxford Street, and we wish to remind members to fall in on parade at CREAM and help to build a Healthy Nation the. hall at 2 . 30~ . m.,_ when the_ ceremony of laymg the wreat s W11l be earned out prior to marching to the theatre. We h~ve all the arrangements well in hand for the ladies' A vi~i;I;~ ndui;~i;~Capd ~~n~CTS social nig_ht on_ Tuesday, May 6, and games and dancmg Will be carried out and a most We car~r for Goldfields and Wheat Areas-from Norseman to enjoyable eve'ning ~ill be pro~ided, so the Wiluna our members should bnng their wives along and Milk is well and favourably known. We have a Vendor for every Suburb. m~e it . a night of nights, as some good pruee Will be won by showing their skill Our Motto: You can Whip our Ca-eam, but you Can't Beat our MiJlt. at the various games. The members once PHONE: 86561. . ADDRESS: 438-444 LORD ST., PERTH. PHONE: 86561 again assisted the woman's auxiliary in en• • tertaining the patients from Lemnos and Ed· ward Millen Homes at the hall on April 6, APRIL, 1941 and a very enjoyable time was apent. We Mr. Alwyn Schroeder, S.M. Our old stal· tor, Mr. Maddeford, i• now busy in connec• have to thank all those wh~ lent their cars wart. Capt. Jose, will be· in charge of the tion with the A.R.M.S. games. At the ob­ and those who contributed wit!Cmuaical items. parade. On the Sunday preceding An~c servance of "Fallen Comrade$" a poppy wu We have another darts tournament under Day, the Salvation Army is having a· special placed on the memorial in memory of a la te way and many good games are assured. service in their church at 7.30 p.m. and member, Mr. W . R. Hill. Colonel Denton There is sure to be some keen competition members are cordially invited. We all thank reported on the activities of the V.D.C. and for the two trophies for the shooting, one the Army for their continued co-operation appealed for recruits. Mr. Anderson advised being for the one who shoots the most num• and assistance in the past. Their full band that the classes in Morse recently organised her of bulls in the Riley games, and the never fails to assist us considerably on An~ac by the sub-branch were progressing satisfac• other for all members up xo the end of No~ Day. Another church service to which mem• torily. The average :lttendance ·is now about ember, so all roll up and hand your names bers are invited ia that which will be held at 70. Some difficulty has been ·experienced in to our sports dire~or, Tom Campbell. We the West Leederville Methodist Church at procuring e.quipment, but Mr. Stillman is want some new ideas for our meetings to · 11 a.m., also on April 20. Our Sick Commit· performing yeoman service in this direction. make them more attractive, so what about it, tee are arranging a special visit to Lemnos Mr. Pendlebury was deputed to secure the members. The woman's auxiliary continue on An~ac Day. Members pay their respects names of those interested in the proposed to conduct their Monday night dances for to the memory of W. Toolin, who died re· match between the sub·branch and the amelioration purposes. cently. He wasf a inancial member for a Subiaco RiBe Club. WEST LEBDERVIUE-WEMBLEY very considerable time 'and quietly pulled his CLAREMONT Mr. Harry Holland presided over the weight. Bridge evenings continue to be held The president (Mr. W. Ford) was in the usual .monthly meeting held on April 7. every Friday in the local town hall and Mr. chair at the monthly. meeting on April 3. After the business of the evening opportunity Bill McCullogh, w~o is in charge of this The resignation of the senior vice-president was taken for members to commence their movement, is anxious that these regoUlar social (Mr. E. M. Woodland) was accepted and training for the Riley Shield comP'etition. functions should be made known throughout Mr. George Marsh all .was elected in his place. This sub:branch has· been very near the No. the district. Members and 'their friends are Arrangements were finalised for the Anzac 1 position for a number of years and are cordially inyited to come ,along. Happy Day commemoration which will be held in determined to again do well in 1941. There evenings are spent. Pri~es and refreshments the Claremont Park at 3 p .m. on An~c Day. will be regular practice nights in the future, are supplied. The local Voluntary Defence There will also be a memorial service in St. commencing on Mo11day 21st. The first Corps meets every Sunday morning regularly Aidan's Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April match will be against Mosman Park at the at 10 a.m. New members are always wel· 27. Members will fall in at the church at West Leederville Town Hall on the 28th come. 7.1 5 p.m. A return games evening with the April at 8 p.m. Encouraging reports were NEDLANDS A.O.P., Claremont, was arranged for May received from Mr. Archie Herd, O.C. of the At the meeting on March 11, the president 1. Mr. George Marshall has been appointed Voluntary Defence Corps, Mr. Steve 'Munday (Mr. A. L. Dent) welcomed two new mem• games director. Through the efforts of Mr. from the Aged Soldiers' Fund collection and bers, Messrs. Carlyon and Sinclair. Mr. G. Eyans, the sub-branch has raised also from the An~ac Day committee who Perry reported on the activities of the .£12/10/6 for the ::>pitfire Fund. The sub· have now completed arrangements for the Choral Society, which is doing good work branch unit of the V .D.C., to which Shenton usual observance in our district. Will mem• for charity under the baton bf P.red Miller, Park is attached, has been putting in some bers please note that returned soldiers, local with the capable assistance of Bob DonalcJ. good work at tactical exercises. During the militia, boy scouts and girl guides, etc., will son as accompanist. Concerts are booked for past month, the unit attended at the Central fall in at the corner of Oxford and N ew· the near future at Hamilton Hill and Apple· Fire Station for a lecture ori fire control and castle Streets at 2.15 p.m. on the 25th and cross. On behalf of the Sick Visiting Com· incendiary bombs. A lecture on A.R.P. the parade will move off and march to the mittee, Mr. Moore reported that Arthur Cook work. was given by Mr. Milligan. The unit town hall, led by the local Salvation Army was still in the Repat. Ward. As he is likely canteen, which is under the capable super• band. The usual service will be held at 3 to be there for some time, visits from mem· visipn of Bob Abercrombie, another man of p.m. and the address will be delivered by bers would be appreciated. T he games direc· the 44th, is proving a g reat success.

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I. E. DUNKLEY, MU450 L. ]. BUCKLEY, B980i PAGE 28 APRIL, 19<41 r . patients. Recently I overheard the commit· camps. Country auxiliaries can assist by' tee trying to fit in an ·outing and June was s.ending donations in money or in kind to the first month available. The R.S.L. Ward, Mrs. Stockmin, Anz,ac House, who represents O.M.H.; frequently enjOY.S high tea given by our auxiliaries on ·the C.R.C. W iluna, Dan• Women's an auxiliary. York and Dangio·Quairading gin, Quairading; Brookton and Dumbleyung were responsible for one in February. The recently contril:!uted. T hese donations · are. annual Merredin outing took place in Jaou· also used when we are OD duty at Anzac Auxiliaries ary, showing that although these auxiliaries H ouse giving a w«;lcome to Eastern States were in summer recess, their good mil!istra.• an~ New Zealand troops and bidding them ------·' tions continued. I beard a whisper last week Godspeed. On such" days· ::iubiaco entertain MESSAGE! FROM THE STATE that gifts of cane chairs would be very ac· all day at their own hall and I hear other P.RESIDENI: ~MRS. McKINLA Y) ceptable to Lemnos Hospital: · Our friends auxiliaries may do likewise. This service is Dear Fellow Members,-By now, auxiliary at Heathcote welcome a visiting auxiliary, most valuable to these lads, with many boJ.irs activities are in full swing for the coming cigarettes and sweets always being appre· of leave on their hands. Several auxiliaries winter. Although monc}~raising efforts ciated. Regular visits to the hospitals con• also hold entertainments or give free admis• slackened off in the summer months, the tinue. The executive members visiting sion to .those in uniform. R.S.L. auxiliary service has continued •for civilian wards at the Perth Public are grateful Prom the reports and donations, branches both the old and _the new Diggers. to Yarloop and Gnowangerup for biscuits seem to have kept on knitting throughout Petrol restrictions have not atfccted the and money to buy same. the hottest months. Special mention must number of fortnightly outings to our soldier The new Diggers come in for a consider• be made of Victoria Park, whose excellent able ruJ!OUnt of our attention. Since January, record was reported in the "Listening Post" of March. T he trustees at Anzac H ouse are WHY NOT? The Returned eight auxiliaries have had a day's duty a~ the Barrack Street buffet of the Citiz,ens' Re· in charge of the woollen goods and comforts Soldier· Printers-IMPERIAL ception Council. The primary object of the depot. A complete record is kept of all in· 'canteen was to give hospitality to country coming and out•going goods. Besides par· PRINTING CO. LIMITED lads when on leave in the city, from nearby eels being given to individuals of the fighting forces, comforts have been sent to various units abroad, to the Sailors' Rest and to the Garris6n Battalions. All these extras are much appreciated by the recipients. The auxiliaries of the R.S.L. realise that more than ever it is necessary "to inculcate loyalty to Australia and the Empire and Commercial Union secure patriotic service in the interests of both." Because of this we feel we must assist other patriotic organisations whenever we can. Assurance CO. Ltd. At a meeting of metropolitan presidents and secretaries last month, it was decided to He.1d Office for W estern Australia: assist on badge days--each auxiliary in turn taking a stand. Since January, five street COMMERCIAL UNION BUILDINGS, ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE, PERTH appeals have been assisted. Our executive '<. Social . Commit~ee assists the Sportsmen's LESLIE K. McDONALD, BRANCH MANAGER <:::ounctl on thetr appeal days by dispensing Capital £2,950,000 refreshments in the Town Hall, for the badge Total Funds exceed £60,000,000 sellers. Once a month the metropolitan Total Annual Income exceeds £20,000,000 auxiliaries, in turn, assist the Y.M.C.A. at 9overnment Hous_e old·time dances by sery• tng supper. We will hold o11r annual Empire dance in FIRE MARINE Anzac H ouse on Wednesday; May 21. This serves th~ dual purpose o.f . advertising local ~·- '\ . . . .. ~F . and Emptre goods and gtvmg a substantial donation to the Aged Sailors and Soldi·er&' Fund from the united auxiliaries .. The formation of war savings certificate groups has 'appealed to auxiliaries as one of the most patriotic services we can render to our country. It is hoped that by conference This trusty friend of tim~•. we will_ be able (o report that each auxthary has 1~ own war ~ayiogs group. the "Old Diggers" is .To summanse our acttvtttes--for the old Dtggers, the kindly ministrations continue· now being supplied visiting, gifts in kind, entertainment-for th ~ young A.I.P.,. camp comforts to Y.M.C.A., to the Commonwealth or other . servtce rest huts, in the form of money, ltterature, games, etc.; knitting gar• Military Forces ments for local lads or for Anz,ac H ouse depot,. ~r sending. the . money to buy wool, and gtvmg donattons tn money or in kind to our canteen fund. • We hope our Empire dance will be very (All Westralian Leather) )Successful t~i~ year. Mrs. Hopperton is al· ready orga~ t smg for the waltz,ing competition and for pnz,es from local manufacturers WBST LEEDERVILLE-WEMBLBY On Sun~ay, March 23, men from the ' Edward Mtllen and Lcmnos H ospitals and the H ome. of Peace were entertained to a Pearse Bros. Ltd. motor outmg at Point W aiter which was followed by high tea. Mcssrs 'E · W Ran· NORTH FREMANTLE dall, W. Lidbury, W. Drabbl~, Tren~weth, .. Sexton, . Scott, Newton, Purslow and Ingle l ~nt thetr cars for the occasion. The pre• stdent (Mrs. Hainee) made a 1peech of wel· A PRIL , 19 4 1 P A GB ~9 come to the guuts, and included in the wel· benefit of the Boulder Police Boys' Club. on Saturday, March 22. Dances are held come Madaml!_ Bennett·Wilkinson, who has TVo~enty•eight parcels were packed at the he· monthly, but they are proving so popular recently come ~ Jive in the district, and has ginning ot the month, and a five shillings that a proposal' to hold fortnigbtly dancea is done such great work among ex•service men. c.mteen order was sent to each local man being considered. . T he ·president of the sub-branch (Mr. H. st:rving · ovt.rseas. To date the auxiliary has Holland) also said a few words of welcome. packed nt:arly 300 parcels and canteen orders. N~MBEBN Mrs. Hopperton (State Secretary) thanked Each pared contains ten shillings' worth of A few months ago the auXiliary, m con• the auxiliary, Mrs. Randall and all car drivers. goods. At the recent meeting five small junction with the sub·branch, inaugurated a Musrs. McKeever (Lemi\,QS), Jock Dunn g1rls-Eileen Lane, Jean Potts, Joyce Pember, fund to supply canteen orders for all the ( Home

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Sold. Exclusively. by FO.Y'S .. .fAG E 30 men, as also was the 'dancing. Sausagea, enrolled. Mrs. Prue was again elected as The memorial is a beautifully inscribed silver ca.kes and cigarrttes \'~e r e taken. The camp sports director for the McKinlay Shield corn• vase. T he ceremonY. was performed by t~e comforts committee deserve great commen• petitions. Mesdames Haigh and Wall re· State President (Mrs. J. McKinla~), who p~1d dation for their wonderful work. Their ported on their visit to the Edward Millen, . a high tribute to the long and faithful serv1ce bridge afternoons continue to nourish, and and M.rs. Prue two bereavements. The corn• of the late Mrs. Nicol. the knitters are always busy. A large parcel mittee's action in donating £.1 / 1/· to the F.U.S.W. was sent to W.A. boys on the H .M.A.S. Soldiers' Children's Scholarship Fund was At the March meeting the guest of honour Sydney and another to A.I.F. qverseJS, be· endorsed; Mrs. Matthews, as treasurer, re· was Miss Jeasie Robertson ("Phoebe" ?.f !ides numerous small parcels to local boys quested members to bring the results of 6lX), who spoke on' the importance of rad1o of the three services. The sports teams are their effort for the Easter gift, to the April in t)le world to•day. Mrs. A. V . Hugo ar­ hard at work and have played their :-first meeting in an envelope marked with the ranged a musical programme to which she match of the season, resultin~ in a win ·for us. amount raised. Recently the committee and and Mrs. D. Davies contributed pianoforte SOUTH PERTH a few other members took a surprise party duets, Miss Isabel Reith songs, Mr. George On March 20 the concert party entertained to the home of Mrs. Mclntosh, the occasion Simmons violin solos, and Mrs. H . E. Braine · the inmates of the Old W omen's Home at being a send·off to two of our oldest and clocutionary numbers. During the afternoon Fremantle. Mrs. Wilkinson sa,q to the pro• most energetic members, i.e., Mrs. Stockton the preaident (Mrs. H arold Dean) appealed gramme. I.Ammunity singin~ and supper (Mrs. Mac's mother), and her cobber, Mrs. for gifts of scrap wool of any colour to be ended an enjoyable evenin~. Players in the Phillips. These two ladies are spending a used by the weekly working party for kn!t­ shield games are in top form . Having played well•earned holiday in the Eastern States. A ting knee rugs for soldiers at the Lady M1t• two games for two wins, they look forward pair of silk hose was givcri to each-with chell Convalescent H ome. She said that the to another win when they meet Mt. Haw• the good wishes of all p.resent. Afternoon wool could be left in her name at An~ac thorn. Altllough our bridge night clashed tea concluded a very pleasant afternoon. On House. M rs. Dean also reported that a with the sh1eld games at Fremantle, the even· April I the auxiliary entertained sister lounge was · ready for despatch to the home, ing was a success. The next b::dgc will be auxiliaries to an all fools' social evening. A and that a letter had' been r eceived from on May I. The committee would like to very amusing programme was arranged by the Soldiers' Children's Scholarship Fund see more con ~i de r .1tion given to the euchre Mrs. Prue in her usual capable manner; and acknowledging the receipt of £.6/ 12/•, the party, which is held each fortni~ht . The all pronounced the evening an outstanding proceeds of a collection taken at the prec~d· various committees are all kept active these success. A picnic to the Zoo was arranged ing meeting. On April 2: I, a card evemng days. The Heathcote Committee made their for April 23. will be held m the supper room at Am;ac usual visit to the hospital. The lady patients CARLISLE House in aid of the union's patriotic fund. were not forgotten, and f!.owers were given Mrs. Gilscnan presided over a well-attended them. Community singing and afternoon tea meeting on March 10 in the absence of Mrs. F.U.S.W. (Younger Set) completed the visit. Arrangements are com• Turnbull, who was unfortunately too ill to On Monday, April 7, the first meeting of pleted for the patients from Lemnos and attend. The hard work of the Camp Com· the younger set of the Friendly Union of Heathcote Hospitals to he given an outing forts Committee has shown good results. Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen's wives, mothers and high tea on Sunday, May 4. The There has been a good response to the State and daughters was held at Antac House and auxiliary thanks Victoria Park Women's P resident's appeal for the formation of war there. were S3 present. The meeting mainly Auxiliary for the wonderful night on April savings groups. The proceeds o f the Easter consisted of the e lection of officers which I. Mrs. Prendergast was the star turn with carnival, which was held on April 18, will resulted as follows: Miss joy Percy, presid· her singing of the Bob Tailed Coat, and her be donated to the amelioration fund, which cnt; Jean Burke, hon. s ecretary; Biddy Baker, wonderful exhibition of national dancing. will also benefit from the proceeds of t.he treasurer. The next meeting will be held VICTORIA PARK jumble sale to be held in the local memorial on the 5th May at 8 p.m., at No. 1 Corn· The general meetin~ on March 28 was hall early next month. The latter part of the mittee Room, Antac House and an invita· well attended. Mrs. Ba rnett (President) meeting was devoted to the unveiling of a tion is extended to all patriotic workers, welcomed new and old members who had memorial to the late president, Mrs. Nicol. V.S.D., and all prospective members.

ASSOCIATONS OF EX-SERVICE MEN RATES: 1.1/1/· P ER ANNUM

Association Plare of Meeting Date of Meeting President Secretary

ARTIL. COMRADES' Anuc House, Perth 3rd Tuesday ...... W . Beadle, 450 Newcastle jack Kenny 138 Sixth ASSOCIATION Street, Perth Avenue, Inglewood BLINDED SOLDIERS' Anzac House, Perth When necessa ry ...... D. M. Benson, Antac Mrs. W. James, 19 Marion ASSOCIATION House, Perth Street, Leederville. > 11th BATTALION AS· Anuc House, Perth Monthly luncheon, l p.rn., W . Kruger, 79 St. Leon· R. W. Blair, 79 William SOCIATION on \ l th of month ard'~ Ave., Leederville Street, Perth EX • MACHINE GUN• Gregso'l's,' 32 King Street, Quarterly ...... J. W . Lynch, cr. H ampton E. S. Everett, Temple NERS' ASSN. Perth and Fothergill Roads, Court Garage, Perth PrP.rna1 ntle 44th ASSOCIATION .... As advertised Annual reunion, Monday Col. Q. H. Lamb, Vie· E. C. Rogers, 65 Pair6eld of Show Week toria House, St. Geo. Street, Mt. Hawthorn Terrace, Perth MEDICAL SERVICES Antac House, Perth 3rd T hursday, quarterly Dr. C H. Leedman; H . W . Rigg, 26 Elitabeth ASSOCIATION chairman: R. Rattray Street, North Perth. Phone B8394 16th BATTALION AS· When called ...... Col. E. L. Margolin, 62 E. J. Massey, 41 Harvey · SOCIATION Tyre\! St., Nedlands ·'-Street, Victoria Park 28th BATTALIOt>VAS· Committee, as arranged .... 2nd M~ay ...... E. Moss, 72 Second Ave., w. C. Armstrong, 20 SOCIATION Mt. Lawley Ruislip Street, West Leederville 32nd BATTALION AS· Anzac House, Perth Nearest Saturday, July 19 L. D. Lobascher, 27 2nd ]. Rutherford, 5 El.i:.abeth SOCIATION Floor, Economic Cham• Street, North Perth hers, Perth lOth LIGHT HORSE Anuc House, Perth 2nd Wednesday, Novem• E. W. Arundel, Como R. G. Rummerston, 106 A SSOCIATION her, l"ebn1ary, May, Salisbury St., Maylands' Auguat 12th fi nad BATT AL­ Anuc HoUK, Perth ...... Monthly ...... H . Hopperton, 11 5 Ade· A. Cook, 168 Railway l ON A SSOCIATION ~aide Terrace, P erth Terrae~. Maylanda APRIL, 19-41 · PAGE U ·· R~S.L. SUB-BRANCH DIRECTORY RATBS: 1.1/1/· PER ANNUM . Sub·Branch Pla~e of Meeting Date of Meeting Preaident Secretary

.ARMI\DALE .... R.S.L. e!ubrooms 2nd Wednesday, .8 p.m ... Spencer Gwyrine _ J. ~c.Lennan - ALBANY ...... Soldiers· lmtitute bt Tuesday, ~ p.m...... A. H. Richardaon, Albany B. W. Wheeler, Grey St. (Wat) Albany . BALUDU -DISTRICTS R.S.L. Hall ..~ ...... When· called, Saturd<\y, 8 R. Petchell F. DoriW, Ballidu p.m. BASSENDEAN ...... Town Hall- Lesser Hall AlterMte Thursday (pen• H . K. Mincbin, S Wilaon H. Pry, 72 Railway Plr., aion daya), 7.30 p.m. Street, Baaaendean Baaaendean BROOKTON ...... R.S.L. Cjubrooma ...... 1st Saturday, 9 p.m. .. .. H .T. Boultbee, Mulya B. Sturmer Broobon BULLSBROOK ...... Bullsorook. Town Hall .. .. 2nd S01turday, mon!hly, 8 Gus. Pitchett Bert Scanuebury1 p.m. BUNBURY ...... R.S.l.. Hall .... ·: ...... 3rd Saturday ...... H. E. Gibson, Banbia St., W. N. Freeman, 111 Vie· Bunbury. toria Street, Bunb~ BAYSWATER ...... Town Hall ...... 3rd Tuesday, 8 p.m. F. G. O'Halloran, Murray T: Gillinch~D~, -49 Stuart Strert, Bayswater Street, Maylanda BUSSELTOJ:>{ ·...... S~die rs' lnatitute 2nd Monday ...... F. Jones, Walaall, via L. M. PowelJ. · BUSidton Busselton CAUNGIRI ...... Callngiri Hall .... 4th Wednesday ...... · D. K. Fordham ]. McGill CANNING DISTRICTS Agrkultural Hall 2nd Sunday, 10 a.m ..... Gordon Day, Cannington R. McKinnon, East Can· nington . CARNAMAH ...... Road Board Hall ht Saturday eadi month, W. T. White, Wincheater John Lang, Carnamab commencing June, 1940 COLLIE ...... Soldiera' Hall ...... Alternate Tuesday, 8 p.m. T. H. Sarre, Clifton St., H . M~y, Collie (actinc) Collie COTTESLOE .... Qouncil Hall. Jarrad St. 1st Tuesday, 8 p.m ...... Mr. W . Dunne, 10 Webb A. G. Cook, "Lilydale," <4 Street, Cottesloe · Kean St., Peppermint Grove CLAREMONT ...... Parish Hall, Claremont .... · ht Thursday in each W . Ford, 13 Shenton Rd., Harvey G. Rae, 1 Th'Omp• month Claremont. Fl909 eon Road, Claremont DARLING RANGE Kalamunda Hotel (unli· 3rd Saturday ...... W. L. Wilson, Kalamunda Alex. Findlay, c/o P.O., censed portion) Kalamunda: Phone U DENMARK ...... R.S.L. Literary Institute 3rd Thursday in month E. Storrie H, J. North DONNYBROOK ...... Memorial Hall .... Last Monday, 8 p.m. .. .. M. G. Baker, Donnybrook Rev. J. C. Lund, Donnyo brook DWELLINGUP fi DIS· Dwrlling~p Hotel 3rd Saturday in month ·.. .. A. A. Hills, Holyoake C. H. Joynaon, Holyoake TRICTS FREMANTLE fi DIS· Soldier&' Institute, South Alternate Thursday (pen· H. E. Hobbs, 57 Oak· W. Earnshaw, 20 Yeovill TRICT Terrace sion night), at 8 p.m. over Street, E. Frem'tie Crescent, Bicton, East Fremantle GASCOYNE ...... Gascoyl'e Hotel ...... lst Monday ...... Dr. J. W. Piccles, Car· narvon GLOUCESTER PARK .. Anzac House ...... 1st Thursday ...... H . Hopperton, 11 S' • Ade· C. J. Lamb.e, <40 Eton St., !aide, Terrace, Perth North Perth GNOWANGER UP ...... Soldier~· Room 1st Thursday, 8 p.m ..... S. H. G. Dolley, Gnow• S. W. Stewart, Gnowan· angerup gerup. GUTHA ...... R.S.L Hall .. .. lst Sunday, 3 p:m...... E. Way, Gutha E. A. Matthews, Gutha HARVEY ...... R.S.L. Hall ...... 2nd Tuesday, 8 p.m. .. .. Rev. J. C. Lund, Uduc ]. R. V. Irvine, c/o Uduc Road, Ha!Vey Road. Harvey KALGOORLIE ...... Soldiets' ln stitu~e .... Every 2nd Tuesday in ]. R. Hylton, Great Bout• D. F. Edwarda, Kaleoorlie month at 8 p.m.; Ex· der, Pimiston \... ecntive, alt. Fridays KIMBERLEY .. .. Derby ...... · 1st Thursday ...... S. S. Waycott KATANNING .. .. Clubrooms. Carew Street Man. Commitee, 3rd Sun· Jas. Old,. Katanning W. Bailey, Katanning day, after V.D.C. par. KELLERBERRIN .. .. Tammin, meets quarterly 3rd Wr.dnesday, 8 p.m. G. L.. Oglivie, Kellerberrin H . 6ullivan, Kellerb'errin KOORDA ...... Koorda ...... Quarterly (committee 1st Chas. H. Smith, Koorda E. W. Robinaon, Koorda Fridav) · KUKERIN Kukeri'l Hotel ...... Last Saturday, quarterly R. V. C. Davidaon, Ku· (January, April, July, kerin October) :K.ULIN ...... R.S.L. Tn stitute ...... 2nd Sunday at 8 p.m. R. Davies, Kulin W. A. Tumber LAKE GRACE ...... Road Board Hall .. .. When called ...... , .. .. H. H. Pelham, Lk. Grace E. Wood, Lake Grace LAKE KING ...... Lake Kin I( Hall ...... 2nd S\mday in month .: .. R. D. Alien, Lake King M. G. Johnston, Lk. King MANJIMUP .. .. R.S.I.. Hall, Manjimup .. 2nd Thnrsday in 2nd and L. Sims, Manjimup A. Hastings, Manjimup 3rd month each quarter at 8 p.m. -· MAYLANDS ...... / Supper-room, Town Hall, Alternate ~ursday, 7.30 S. Horton, Alma Road, L. T{ King, 10 Carrington Mayb.nds p.m. (pe on week) Mt. Lawley Street, Mt. Lawley MENZIES ...... Menzies Road Board Hall 1st Sut~day 1 month .... Eric Henderson, Menzies A. J. Matheaon, Menzi.ea MERRP.DIN ...... Town Hall .... :...... L. S. Walder R. H. Wilks MIDLAND JUNCTION R.S.L. Branch Rooms, 1st Thursday ...... J. H. C'.ole, 36 Harper St., J. W. Sampaon, H Dud· Rail)lllay Parade Midland Junction ley St., Mid. Junction MOSMAN PARK ...... R.S.L. Hall, Johnston St., Last Thursday in each G. A. Ashworth, Bond St., R. G. Thomas, 7 Lillian Cottealoe month Mosman Park Street, Cottesloe MOORA ...... Road Board Room, Moora When called ...... Col. Nicholaon, Moora C. Ryan, Moora m· BARKER ...... Co'mmitt~ Room ...... When called ...... H. V. Jenkin J, Ford . MA,G~T , ...... Less.er flail, ¥t .. Magnet 2nd Sul)dayp ! 8 .m .. ., ...... E. W~Ec:lward.a, Mt. Mar·. .H .. A. Morph~ Mt. net . 1 Mapet PAGE -32 .APRIL. 19•1

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' · MT. HAW;tHORN· Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Alternate Thursday (Pen· G. Blab, 14 London. St., J. Morton, 344 Oxford NTH. LEEDERVILLE 0 xfo rd St., Leederville sion Qight), 8 p.m. Mt. Hawthorn Street; Leederville. MT. MARSHALL ...... Rd. Bd. Hall, Bencubbin 1st Wednesday, monthly . F. T. Amos, Bencubbin V. M. Creagh, B'encubbin MT. LAWLEY, INGL& Wallisb Hall, Grosvenor lst Thursday, 7.45 p.m. 0. J. Williams, 21 Gros• F. N. G'raves, Box N1'004, WOOD Road, Mt. Lawley venor Rd., Mt. Lawlcy' G.P.O., Perth. MUKINBUDIN ...... Com'mercial Room, Muk· Every 4th Saturday ...... T. B. Conway, Mukin· W . E. Roberts, Mukin· · · inbuclin .budin budin MUNDARING f:i DJS· Alternately, Mundaring, Every 4th Friday ...... j. WilshuseJl, Mun~arjng R. H. Rutherford, Mun• TRICTS Darlington, Parkerville daring · MULLE.WA ...... R .~ . L. H all, Mullewa 1st Sunday in each month, H. J. Wright, Pindar · A. F. Lewis, Box 96, at 2.30 p.m. Mullewa MARVEL LOCH ... . South Yilgarn Hotel lst Sunday in month S. A. Crisp, Marvel' Loch E. G. Lewis, Marvel Loch NARROGIN ...... ~ . R.S.L. Institute, Narrogin 2nd Thursday in each F. J. French, Narrogin T. Hogg, R.S.L. Inst.• month Narrogin NAREMBEEN ...... Narcmbeen ...... Quarterly ...... A. S. Graham, Narembeen J. H. Wylie, Narembeen NEDLANDS ...... Picture Theatre Building, 2nd Tuesday in each Mr. A. L. Dent, 69 Stan• J. K. Jeffreson, 8 Thomas Broadway, Nedlands month ley St., Nedlands, Phone Street, Nedlani.ls. Phone WM1764 WMJ917 NEWDEGATE ...... NcwJcgatc ...... Quarterly, 3 rd Friday, D. G. .Kinlock, Ne~degate J. H. Kane, Newdegate Marcll, June, Se.Ptem• ber, December NORTH, EAST .FRE· Artillery Barracks, Burt 4th Monday, 8 p.m. Sgt. F. Ward, Police Stn., S. Tugby, 42 Holland St., MANTLE Street, Fremantle North Fremantle Fremantle (East) NORTHAMPTON .. Railway Hotel, N'hampt. 3rd Saturday, 9 p.m. C. H. McEwen, Nor• A. Barlow, Northampton thampton NORTHAM ...... R.S.L. Clubrooms, Gor· lst Wednesday in the R. B. James, Fitzgerald G. C. Curl~wis , 154 Fitz· don Street, Northam month at 8 p.m. Street, Northam. Phone gerald . St., Nortbam. 32 Phone 174 St. H ilda's Hall, Glebe 1st and 3rd Monday at W . L. Menkens, 30 Red· T . J. Brown, 40 Leake St., Street (off View St.) 8 p.m. fern St., North Perth. North Perth B3967 PERTH (Office hours: Monash House, 23 King 2nd T-uesday ...... W. G. Hood, 26 Thomp· W . Holder, "Monash 9 a.m. to UO p.m.) Street. Perth son Road, Clareri10nt House," 23 King Street, Perth PINGELLY ...... R.S.L. H all ...... Last Saturday in each F. Archer, . East Pingelly M. Sargant, Pingelly month PRESS ...... At Luncheon, Y.M.C.A. lst and 3rd Wednesday, J. Cbappell, Pastoral Hse., R . Biggs, c/o "West Aus· Murray Street 1 p .m. Perth . tralian" PITHARA ... . Pithara ...... 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. E. T. Roberts, Pithara L. G. Browning, East Pithara PILBARA ...... Port Hedland .... When called ...... · .. .. L. E. Taplin, Pt. Hedland R. W. Grabam, Port Hedland QUAIRADING · DAN· Quairading Hall '& Dan· lst Tuesday, 8 p.m ...... E. C. Johnston, Quairad· H . L. Stronach, Bank GIN gin Hotel, alternatively ing N .S.W., Dangin REEDY ...... T. Fr~ s c r's Buildings 2nd Sunday each month E. Lawe, Reedy j. F. Evans, Compound, at 10 a.m. Reedv SOUTHERN CROSS .... R.A.O.n. Clubrooms ...... 1st Sunday, 10 a.m ...... W. E .. Sanders, National ]. M. Beckwith, Box 7 Bank, Southern Cross . Southe'rn Cross · SHENTON PARK ...... :. Progress Hall, Onslow Rd. 2nd Thursday in month R. Ogg, 266 Nicholson F. L. Flicker, 2 Hopetoun Road, Subiaco Ter., Sh.enton Park SHACKLETON· Kwolyin Hotel ...... lst Si\turday in every 3rd H. S. Foale ]. Jamieson, Shackleton KWOLYIN month from June, 19-40, at 8.15 p.m. SUBIACO .... R. ~ . L. Hall, 61 Town· 1st Thnrsday, 8 p.m. C. P. Musgrove, 155 ). Newman, "Marsden," shend Road, Subiaco Onslow Rd., Shen. Pk. 17 Ord St., W . Perth T .AMBP.LLUP R.S.L. Club ...... l st Monday, 8 p.m. R. Steel, Tambellup C.\.. R. Hearne, Station House, Tambellup TRAYNING , YELBINI Trayning ...... Every 4th Sunday ...... F. Smeeton, Trayning ). W . Patterson, Trayning VICTORIA PARK ...... Memorial Hall, Salford St. 3rd Friday, 8 p.m ..... F. Mathews, Manchester ]. Jennings, 51 . Leonard Str~et, Victoria Park Street. Victoria Park WE.ST t .EEDERVILLE- .T own Hall, Cambridge 2nd Monday, 7.45 p.m . .. H. Holland, 77 Tate St., Geo. H. N ewton, 14 Ruia· WEMBLEY Street, Leedervillc Leedcrville lip St., W . L'eederville. ) Bl402 WUBIN ...... Wubin Hal) .... Last Saturday, 8 p.m., b1· A. B. Dinnie, Buntine T . Bailey, Wubin monthly • YEALERING ...... Comm'l Hotel, Yealedng 3rd Saturday, 8 p.m . .... A. Kelly, Yealering W. Dawes, Yealering YORK ...... 2nd Tuesday, alt. months YOUANMI ...... Colin Thorn, York Chas. B. Vincent, York Y ouanmi Hotel ...... 1st Saturday, after 18th of D. C. Johnston, Youanmi G. M. Maley, c/o Y.G.M. month WYALKA TCHEM ...... Ltd., Youanmi Lesser H all ...... 3rd Saturday, bi-monthly, G. H . Riches, Tel. No. 41 E. H . Rice, Wyalkatchem. April, June, August Phone 31 WARO~fi-·HAMEL .. .. Memorial Hall ...... 1st Friday, 8 p.m ...... T. J, Handley, W,4roona S. R. Ivey, W aroona WEST P.t(RTH ...... Anuc House ...... · ~ 3rd Tuesday ...... N. Becklev, Customs Hse., H . H. Bagnall. c/o Metro· Perth politan Water Supply, Perth WICKEPIN ...... Wickepin Hotel ...... 2nd Saturday, each month WILUNA ...... C. G. Russ·eU, Wickepin H . G. Ebsary, Wickepin . 2nd Saturday in each Geo. McFayden, Red Hill D. Fullarton, Staff Quar• month WILLIAMS ...... ters, Wiluna . Williams Hotel ...... Last Saturday ...... F. C. Craig, WiUiams W. H. Murray, Williams ·

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