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"Come, then, let us to the tas~. to the battle and the toil, each to his part, .:ach to l11s station. Fill the armies, dominate the air, pow· out the munitioru, strangle the U-boats, sweep the mines, plottgh the land, build the ships, guard the streets, suc­ cour the wounded, uplift the downcast and honour the bmve Let us go forward together in all parts of the Empire, in all parts of this islalld. There 1s H(l l a wee~. nor a day, 11or a1t hottr to be lost. ··-Mr. Winsto11 Churchill.

CoMPARISONS, as the old proverb sug· have tht: materials, and, on~.: trusts, ,,.__. wording of its constitution, which is pia in gests, may not always be desirable, but have the will-power without which no enough. What our correspondents de· they can be extremely illuminating. As victory can be gained. sire is some very definite reaffirmation of An;:ac Day approaches it may not be un· Recent events in Australia, and nxcnt those principles. It has been pointed out litting to look back to 1914 and compare utterances in certain quarters, make unr that all sorts of people are airing their the situation then with the situation of wonder if we have that unity of purpmc views on such matters, and the one body 1940. The war of 1914 ..:a me with dram· which is the driving force to victory. whose influence in the community, and atic suddenness, and it took the Empire One may pass over the notorious ''Hands whose experience of war entitles it to the better part of three y.:ars to recover Off Russia" resolut1ons passed by th..: speak, has remained silent. It is not a!· from its initial stage of unpreparedness. Easter conference in Sydney, because it together correct to state that the League A ustralia entered the war with the had subsequently been made evident that has remained silent. The leaders of our double handicap of unpreparedness and those resolutions have embarrassed Lab· organisation, having no personal axes to the fact that, for the only time in Aus· nur leaders mnre than anyone else. When grind, are not always rushing into print, ·· tralian history, the national Parliament the first shock to credulity had passed, it but whenever the occasion has arisen had undergone a double dissolution aml was refreshing to see the promptitude they have not minced thetr words in the the country was facing a general election. with which the responsible leaders of the cause of loyalty. What our correspond· Nevertheless, despite initial h;mdicaps, Labour movement m the several States ents desire, one ventures to think, is some the Empire went into that war with a hastened to dissociate themselves from declaration that the League is determined singleness of purpose that was equalled the Sydney resolutions. In a previous to support whatever Government is in only when we were called upon to face issue we remarked on the dangerous ten­ power in its efforts to overthrow the aggression once more last September. In dency to make 4Uestions of loyalty the enemy and, one must admit, such a dec· Australia, however, the leaders of the shuttlecock of party politics. It strikes laration might be timely, and might keep great political parties may have disagreed us now that the Sydney Reds who tried all sorts of noisy little persons in their regarding internal politics, they were in to do so have decisively defeated their places. But that, we suggest, is a matter complete accord as to the need of putting own object. The controversy, however, for the annual State and Federal con· forward the nation's best effort on behalf suggests the need for an organisation like gresses. of the Empire. The Prime Minister of· our own, which embodies members of In the meantime we can approach An· fered an expeditionary force and, though Labour and non-Labour parties, men ::ac Day with the proud feeling that we hts party was defeated at the polls, there from almost every social walk of life, have done our best to see that the sacri· was no reversal of policy, The new Prime and men of every shade of religious opin· fice of those we commemorate has not Minister, Mr. Andrew Fisher, signalised ion, to come out unequivocally with a been in vain. In honouring the dead his advent to office by pledging Austra· declaration in terms of our own cunsti· this League has not lost sight of the lia 's last man and her last shi lling to the tution. needs of the living. The amelioration task of beating Germany. We are pledged to maintain the unity work done in recent years would, by it­ One hears similar expressions of loyal­ of the Empire and an adequate defence self, justify the continued existence of ty to·day, and we may congratulate our· force for Australia. Within the past an organisation that grew out of the last selves that, whereas we had the man· month or two we have received commun· war. But that is not all. The ideals of power in 1914, we are now economically ications from members of various sub­ service have been perpetuated. Go into organised and sufficiently self-contained branches, asking just where the League any town in Australia to·day, visit any to make our war effort far more effective stands in regard to questions of peace organisation that is exerting any marked at home, and of greater assistance to the and war. The obvious answer is that influence on the public life of the corn• Empire overseas. W e have the men, we the League stands four-square behind the munity, and you will find Diggers play· Page 4 THE LISTENING PosT, I >th A prd, 194U ing :1. leading role. Service in war he.. (2) The establishmen~ of private sol­ Group-Captain R. J. Brownell, Com· been translated into service in peace, and diers will be made up from those manding Officer of the R.A.A.F. station Australia has benefitted vastly thereby. at present serving who will be in­ at Pearce. advised that 1t was expected Memories of the past cannot fail to vited to re-enliSt after June 30, that at least three officers and 260 air­ call forth thoughts for the future. The 1940, on a yearly basis, and from men would take part in the parade and outbreak of the new war has imposed men called up for universal train­ that their own band would lead them in new and considerable obligations on the ing. New enlistments into the the march past. Colonel G. F. Weick, League. Not the least of these is the militia of personnel not liable for representing the General Officer Corn· future welfare of the new Anzacs. In universal training will be discon· manding the Western Command (Major· the last war we had to found our organ· tinued. General J. M. A. Durrant) on the com· isation to justify its existence and prove (3) Serving members of the militia rnittee, submitted a draft plan for the its usefulness. The organisation has who do not desire to volunteer parade on the Esplanade. Provision has stood the test of time and won the re· for further service after June 30, been made in the plan for a contingent spect of the community. Its existence,. 1940, will be transferred to the from the Garrison Battalion and for two and the esteem in which it is held, should reserve. naval officers and ratings. be of immense benefit to the soldiers of ( 4) Men called up for universal train· The Lieut.-Governor (Sir ~ames Mit­ the present war. When they return to ing will. on completion of thair .:hell) will take the salute during the our shores from foreign service we shall compulsory training, be permitted march past at the end of the service. welcome them into our midst, and they to volunteer for service in the may rest assured tnat the League will militia as in paragraph (2) above do all that is to be done on their behalf. and will be eligible for promo­ PROTECTION OF ASSETS tion and training as specialists. The above does not apply to light At the end of February Colonel Col· THE MILITIA horse regiments, enlistment in which will lett wrote to the Minister for the Army Recently the Subiaco sub·bra1Kh made be on a voluntary basis. Light horse requesting a synopsis of measures taken representations to the State Exc.:utive on regiments will be permitted to enlist to protect the assets of sailors and soldiers behalf of the old units of the militia men who are under the universal train· at home and abroad. In reply, the Min­ forces. Representations were for warded ing age. M en so enlisted will become ister has stated that these measures are to the Fedaal office and the League has liable for universal training on reaching contained in the Nati011al Security been advised in the following terms by the prescribed age, but will not be re· (Courts Emergency Powers) Regulations the Minister for the Army (Mr. C. A. yuired to do a further three months" (1939 No. 165) which have been amend· Street):- training if they have already completed cd by Statutory Rules, 1940, No. 9. The Government wnside r~ that, after a similar period. The regulations are not retrospective, the training the personnel of the militia hut, subject to their provisions, no per· have undergone, their services arc far too son shall be entitled, except with the valuable to be lost to the country and leave of the appropriate court to proceed l:as, as the undernoted statement of pol­ ANZAC DAY ARRANGE­ to execution on, or otherwise to the en­ icy shows, no intention of disbanding MENTS forcement of any judgment against a the volunteer force. You will agree, member of t he forces; to exercise any however, that provision must be made The arrangements fur this year's com­ legal remedy in consequence of any de­ to replace those men who ~-ay wish to memoration of the epic Landing on Gal­ fault in the payment of a debt or the enlist in the A.I.F. for service overseas, lipoli will be much the same as for pre­ performance of an obligation by a mem· as well as those who for family and vious years, but with two notable excep­ ber of the forces; to call up or demand other reasons may wish to be relieved of tions. The route of the march has been payment of the principal sum or any the responsibility they have undertaken. altered and this year, for the first time, part of the principal sum secured by any The policy of the Government is that ex-service men will march in si.xes instead mortgage entered into by a member of the present organisation of the militia of fours. At a recent meeting of the the forces; to exercise the power of sale should be maintained with a strength of Anzac Day Committee it was stated that conferred by any mortgage entered into not less than 65,00 all ranks. seven metropolitan bands had offered to by a member of the forces; to institute, After July 1, 1940, the following pol­ play march music for the parade, and or take any step in, proceedings for fore· icy for training will be adopted:- possibly two other bands will give their closure in respect of any mortgage en· (1) As many as possible of the pre­ services. It had been suggested previously tered into by a member of the forces· or sent officers, non-commissioned that march music be broadcast from one to institute proceedings in any court 'for officers and specialists will be re­ central spot, but the committee consid­ breach of any covenant expressed or im· trained by affording them the op· ered that, in keeping with the traditions plied in any mortgage entered into by a portunity of serving for a period ot Anzac Day, and as the column would member of the forces, other than a cove· of one year trom July 1, 1940, be shortened by marching in sixes, band nant for the payment of interest. at the same rate of pay as the music would be preferable. A.I.F. At the end of the year It was agreed that members of the consideration will be given to the Sons of Soldiers' League, Boy Scouts and WHY NOT The Returned Sol· requirements for a further period Girl Guides should assemble in Union ? of service under the same condi­ Jack Square and march to the Esplanade dier ~rintera-the IMPERIAL tions. by way of the south-easten1 gate. PRINTING COMPANY LIMITED , ... ;. THE LI~TENING POST, 15th April, 1940 Page 5 •. HONOURING THE the unusual distinction was that the corn· DEFENCE FORCES, CIVIL­ pany were trustees for a fund, be· BRAVE .queathed many years previously to pay IAN APPOINTMENTS the ransoms of British captives in the News reels shown in Perth during the Barbary States. Preference to Ex-Service Men Easter holidays featured tht:: parade and Lloyd's and the patriotic funds made luncheon tendered by the City of London many presentations to the victorious cap· The Secretary of the Department of to the heroes of H .M.S. Ajax. Com· tains of the sailing days. These took all the Army has provided the following menting on the incident, 'The Manchester sorts of forms, such as presentation plate, information in relation to representations Guardian states that a City luncheon to vases, services of china and snuff-boxes. made as the result of a resolution passed the officers and ratings of a victorious There are scores of snult-boxes among by the 24th annual congress:- warship is quite a modern idea. There family treasures and in museums to·day. With reference to your letter of Feb· is no record of any in the old sailing The corporation of Newcasttle gave Ad· ruary 16, 1940, conveying copy of a ship era. Even Nelson was not given a miral Collingwood a silver kettle. Exe· resolution in connection with the ap· banquet to himself, but went as one of ter gave Captain Louis, who commanded pointment of area officers and area sta1fs the guests to the Lord Mayor's banquet H.M.S. Minotaur at the Battle of the adopted at a recent meeting of the Fed· in 1800, and was then presented with the Nile, a silver candelabra for his services. eral Executive of the R.S.S.l.L.A., I am diamond-hilted sword voted to him by London newspapers have suggested that directed by the Minister for the Anny the City Corporation after the Battle of the city of Exeter might take this as a to inform you that the policy of prefer· the Nile. The officers and seamen of precedent and make a similar presenta· ence to returned soldiers has always been the fleet had to be content with the tion to H .M .S. Exeter. Lord Duncan observed in this department. thanks of the City. has quite a collection of silver snuff-boxes Owing to the expansion of staffs since Many of the admirals of that period after the Battle of Camperdown. Hull, the outbreak of war. it was felt that there received presentation swords, the differ· Dublin, Edinburgh, Cork and Glasgow was a danger of the policy being over· ence in the degree of honour done to has the same idea of a commemorative looked by officers who had been called each of them being that, for major vic­ gift. up for duty and who were not familiar tories, the sword cost £200, and for the Th,!! habit of giving was not one•sided with peace routines, and for this reason minor occasions £100. Lord Exmouth, in those days. Shortly after the Battle instructions have recently been issued for his defeat of the A lgerine pirates in of St. Vincent, the admiral and his offi · bringing the matter once again promin· 1816, did get a banquet, but that was cers subscribed £6,642/16/6 for a purse ently before the notice of all concerned. provided by the Ironmongers' Company to be offered to the government in aid The following directions were includ· and not by the City. 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In application of the policy to the army. the following directions are to be carried out:- FURPH'IES ( 1) Subject in each individual case to BY C. R. COLLINS suitability in alt respects and cap· acity efficiently to perform the duties required, preference is to At least one word that was minted Many war historians, notably Captain be given to a returned soldier ap· during the previous war has passed into L!ddell·Hart, have blamed the strict cen· plicant when filling any vacancy the current coin of the language. That sorship ot the previous war tor begetting in a peace or wa.r establishment is the good Australian word "furphy." the furphy. However, the censorship for which he is medically fit and Its origm is a story in itself. Years ago, seems more lenient this time, and the otherwise eligible in accordance before we had learnt to call ourselves furphy is still with us. My own view is with the conditions prescribed. D1ggers, it was generally believed by all that it has its origin in the very human (2) A similar preference should be ranks that rumours of the typ~ the ambition secretly cherished by most of given to unemployed returned sol· Franch call "canard" originated in the us to appear just a little bit better in· diers over those who are cm· more secluded parts of camps of training. formed than our fellows. It is a very ployed. It was not long before such r umours were human failing and a very dangerous one Your executive can rest assured that called, on that account, "latrine wireless.'' in wartime, especially when wild tales of the policy will be strictly complied with, In those far-off days a new type of water· the alleged doings of soldiers in Perth and that any cases of non-compliance cart, bearing the name of its maker, recently are still fresh in our minds. It brought to notice will be fully investi· "Furphy,.. conspicuously on its sides, is a failing which is readily exploited by gated. used to circulate about the camp at enemy propagandists to throw discredit Broadmeadows, especially those more se· on the troops and, perhaps, hinder re· eluded parts where rumour was supposed cruiting. I often wonder how many of to have been bred. Consequently, it was those otherwise estimable people who re· ANZAC DAY CARS said of any unauthenticated story, that tailed furphies about the doings of Dig· Any ex-service soldiers unable to is must have come in with the furphy· gers and of French sailors being killed march on Anzac Day arc asked to com· cart, and it was not long before the worJ in brawls realised that they were doing municate with Miss Mary Meares, who · furphy" acquired its present meaning. and saying exactly what Hitler would has sole control of transport for invalid, The opposite to the furphy was the din· want them to do and say. One has only kum oil, maimed and limbless soldiers on Anzac which referred t o some private to read the history of previous wars to Day. Cars will be arranged to call for but incontestiblc news that a fellow recall how the furphy can be used with picked up from them and those desirous of availing them· some well-informed malice aforethought. The Indian Mutiny selves of this opportunity please corn· N.C.O. in the Q.M.'s stores when he was precipitated by the agitators' rumour municate with Miss M. Meares, 3 Vent· was drawing his issue of rifle o il. "I that the new type of cartridge issued to nor Avenue, W est Perth, telephone No. know we're going to sail on the ump· the Native Indian Army was greased teenth. Bll40, on or before Sunday, April 21, I've had the oil," was an an· with cow's fat and hog's lard. In the nouncement so that final arrangements can be made. frequently h.:ard in the days days of muzzle-loaders, the greased paper before .-mbarkation Cars are provided only for soldiers, not . enclosing the cartridge had to be bitten their relatives and friends. Only cars off in the process of loading; but the bearing the official badge will be permit· cow was as sacred to the Hindu as the ted on the Esplanade, and chairs are Any one desires uf lending a car for pig was repulsive to the Moslem. Con· provided for hospital patients and those the parade arc also asked to communicate seq~e~tly, the Sepoys were beguiled into in cars. with Mrs. Meares. believmg that the new cartridge was a sinister device on the part of J ohn Corn·

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pany to make the Hindu lose caste and defile the Moslem. . On the other hand, the intelligent use -;;;:==-~ ot the furphy in the previous war some· U'SE ----...;;;:::::::::::::; times operated in our favour. It is gen· erally accepted now that the Kaiser did· not urge his generals to "sweep Sir John French's contemptible little army into the FLORIDA OR MT . .LYEL sea," though the statement ascribed to him was w1dely reported at the time. The report had the effect of giving a powerful SUPERPHOSPHATE AND impetus to recruiting in England, and it provided yet another example of how the term applied in contempt and derision has become an honourable designation. ... MIXED MANURES ... Many ot us would give much to·day for the right to be called "Old Contempt· Manufactured by ibles." Another useful furphy was the story of the Angels of Mons. Years after ~~THE FARMERS' COMPANY~~ the war, a well·known English writer, Mr. Arthur Machen, admitted that he had invented the story for journalistic and propaganda purposes, but there were many Tommies, di,.traught by the strain ot hard fighting and sleepless nights who imagined they saw those angels looming in the sky and casting protecting wings over the British army. Elder, Smith & Co., Limited One of the most persistent furphies of FOUNDED IN 1839 1914 was the story that a large Russian army had landed in the north of Scotland <(Subscribed Capital: .£4,500,000. Paid·up Capital: .£2,700,000. from Archangel, and travelled southward <(Reserve Fund: .£1,000,000 (invested as to .£907,000 ir. Austra· by train to an English port, whence they lian and British Government Stock; balance used in the business) . embarked for Flanders. Ever so many <(Wool and Produce Brokers, Land and Livestock Salesmen, people saw them, but that army disap· Merchants, Metal Brokers, Shipping, Charte.ring and Insurance peared from human ken as mysteriously Agents, Proprietors of Elder's Wu~ly. as it had appeared. Captain Liddell· liart, in his book "The Real War," has HEAD OFFICE: ADELAIDE given what seems to me a feasible explan· PERTH OFFICE: ELDER HOUSE, 111-113 ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE ation of the Russian army furphy. Ac· Offices at Geelong. carding to his version a troop train, with Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and London. Branch Officea throughout Western Australia and South Australia, and at Broken lights out and window curtains drawn, Hill and Wentworth (N.S.W.). pulled into an English wayside station. It was crowded with Gaelic·speaking sol· diers. When an astounded porter asked them where they were from, one of the Jocks replied, "Ross·shire." The porter thought he said Russia, and so the story went round and lost nothing in the tell· ing. Visit thv Nevertheless, it has a very useful se· que!. The German intelligence got wind of it. Fearing a Russian landing on the cost of Belgium, the German High Corn· Royal Hotel mand detained several divisions in Flan· ders, which might conceivably have turn· Cr. Wellington and William Streets, P ertb ed the scale at the Marne. The ama;:ing career of the first Austra· for Satis_{actiorv lian V.C . of the war, Albert Jacka, amply illustrates the way legends attach them· Coombee and Fletcher, Proprietors Telephone B-4205 selves to heroes. Had Jacka lived in medi· eval times, when newspapers and wire- THE LISTENING PoST, 15th April, 1940 less were non-existent and history was EMPIRE SHOPPING which· is an indispensable condition of only too often 1iction passed from lip to final victory. lip, he would have remained a veritable WEEK All cannot 1ight in a military sense, hero of romance rather than the gallant but all can ensure that every pound they and unassuming soldier he was in actual The Empire Shopping W eek and Lo· spend is spent on the products of the warfare. The Digger was both an incur· ea! Products Campaign Council have· British Empire. By pursuing that pol· able, romantic and an imaginative ro· commenced their organisation for Em· icy they will alw tie up with the huge mancer. Not content with Jacka ·s decor· pire Shopping W eek, which will open export drive of the Imperial Government ations, the troops did their best to get on May 20, and sub-branches and auxil· whtch, whilst bearing the brunt of the hun married to some lady of high degree. iaries ar.:: being requested once again to war, is out of its own resources purchas· They were always betrothing him to some give their maximum assistance. Mr. ing practically every ounce of Australia's august personage whose name was never Hastings C. Reid has again agreed to exportable surplus. mentioned, but indicated by mysterious act as organiser. Australia must stand or fall by the is· nods and winks. At one period, when In a cin.:ular issued, Mr. Reid stated sue. Whilst her soldiers, sailors and air· the 4th Division was having a particu· that the occasion will provide every mrm· men are gallantly upholding the tradi· larly strenuous time, it was firmly be· ber of the community with the oppor· tions of the race, her civiltans can ably lieved that Jacka's mysterious love affair tunity to play an important part in the support their efforts by strenuously wag· had reached a point which was causing winning of the economic side of the war ing an economic war upon the Empire's grave concern to the Government of Eng· enemies. land, and that the division was sent into The Week, therefore, has a special the line again and again in the hope that significance this year, in that there is a the better. The furphy·monger of bar a Fritz bullet or shell would offer the story to be told throughout the Empire best solution to a problem that had be· and street will always succumb to the challenge, .. How do you know?" or that may ultimately prove the determin· come very embarrassing. ing factor in subsequent events. Now, after the lapse of years, the fur· .. Where did you get that bit of priceless phy is back with us in all its flamboyant information?" If we older men adopt To advance the cause in this State, the glory and infinite variety. Many of those that policy we can check much idle talk, Empire Shopping Week Council pro· I meet from day to day, or read in the as well as talk that might conceivably poses to issue an increasing volume of daily routine of lifting news from cable work much mischief. An attitude like appropriate poster propaganda (to the pages, I recognise as old friends who, I this need not deprive us of the privilege extent that •Contributions permit) and thought, had died years ago. Perhaps it of a little furphy·forging on our account, through its 300 branches to endeavour is the spread of middle age that brings but even there we arc not always be· to stir up the community to a full sense the somewhat bitter realisation that no· lieved. I have in mind the story of the of its responsibilities, as a unit of the thing is new and nothing strange in this little girl who was being put to bed and Empire, on behalf of local and Empire queer world of ours. At all events, I said: "Mother, do tell me a fairy story goods generally. hope the boys of the Second A.I.F. be· before I go to sleep." The Digger's wife We con1idently appeal to all concerned lieve their furphies as firmly as we be· replied: "No, my child. Wait till Daddy -and all are indeed deeply concerned­ lieved ours. 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A VISIT TO THE the principal feature was a tug-o'-war. zies sub-branch), with his wife, who is This was keenly contested and resulted also a member of the sub-brarich, Mr. GOLDFIELDS in many more challenges being isued. Jim Watt (Menzies), Mr. H. Lydqn On Sunday morning we were received (vice-president Kalgoorlie sub-branch), by the Boulder sub-branch, the ,president Mr. Bill Lyall (general manager Kurra· At a recent meeting of the State Exe­ wang Wood Company) and Dave Muir. cutive, the vice-president (Mr. F. ]. (Mr. Bosustow) being in the chair, the president of Kalgoorlie (Major James) These were noticed sitting near the front, ~berle) reported on h.is ~sit to Kalgoor­ all well-known League identities, and he and Boulder with the State Secretary attending, with Mr. M. Gaston, past­ president of Laverton. In addition to probably there were quite a number of Some of the outstandmg impressions the words of welcome and reply, many others who escaped us when notes were of the week-end, Mr. Aberle said, were questions were asked and information being taken. the arrival in Kalgoorlie on the hottest given by your representatives. After the president's welcome had day experienced in three years; to see an been extended, and both of your repre· On Sunday afternoon we were placed old-time dust storm in the distance whilst sentatives had an opportunity of speak­ in charge of Mr. Wishart and Mr. Alf around us heavy rain was falling; to ing, there followed numerous questio~ Lydon (vice-president) and taken to the realise the high respect with which the all of which, we think, we answered Kalgoorlie Hospital, where about 12 ex­ League is held by civic authorities and satisfactorily and gave the desired infor• service men are under treatment. public men; appreciate the way in which mation. There was an excellent spirit Diggers carry big responsibilities and Following the hospital visit we were prevailing, and the evening concluded recognise their obligations in respect to taken to the Diggers' Golf Club, and with the usual toasts and refreshments. old comrades; to see hundreds of healthy noted the wonderful voluntary work Flying-Officer Burgess·Lloyd officiated at boys and girls bathing in a beautiful which had resulted in the erection of a the piano. It was announced that the white -tiled swimming pool of Olympic club room and the work now being un­ gymkhana, held the previous night, dunensions, from 2 feet to 14 feet 6 dertaken to improve the course. would probably show a profit of about inches deep, and constructed at a cost On Sunday evening the Kalgoorlie and £70 or £80, although at the time rain of £32,000; to experience the traditional Boulder sub-branches combined meeting was threatening and kept many people hospitality of the Goldfields and all its commenced at 7.30 p.m. and concluded at home. cheery associations; and everywhere, and some time after 11 p.m. About 140 On Monday morning we were shown from very influential sources, to receive ex-service men attended this meeting, in­ over the Boulder Mine by the under· encouragement in the work that lies cluding Mr. H. Holley (headmaster of ground manager (Mr. Yeates). Proceed· ahead. the Central School), Mr. H. Burrows ing to the 1,400ft level, and on reaching It would take too long to give details (North Kalgoorlie School), Flying-Officer the surface, Mr. Gillies, a member of of the functions which had been kindly Burgess-Lioyd, Jim Hilton (general the local sub-branch, took. us in hand. arranged by the sub-branch officials, but manager Boulder Proprietary Ltd.), E. Mr. Jim Hilton (general manager) sent in recording these it should be clear to Bosustow (president Boulder sub­ his car and chauffeur for us and drove delegates that, in the period of our stay branch), Mr. R. Pugh (president Men- us back himself. in Kalgoorlie and Boulder, time was fully occupied. On Saturday, March 9, we arrived by train in Kalgoorlie at 10.40 a. m. The presidents of Kalgoorlie and Boulder, and When thinking of the principal officials, were there to meet us, and at 11 a.m. the Mayor (Mr. R. Pavements, think of G. Moore) and the Town Clerk (Mr. Haroid Kingsbury) welcomed us at the Council Chambers. Saturday afternoon MOUNTAIN was occupied in looking over the build­ ings and grounds of the two ~ig schools, QUARRIES in which we were accompamed by Mr. Harold Burrows and Major James. In LTD. this tour we were pleased to note the NATIONAL HOUSE, wonderful efforts being made by both of these keen forresters in propagating WILLIAM STREET, gum trees, which experience has ~roved are able to survive the trying penods of PERTH. Phone BH91 the Goldfields climate. After seeing the young trees and the arboretum, where .An illustration depicting portion the seeds are germinated and nursed, of Stirling Highway~ Moaman we were taken to afternoon tea at the Park, paved with aW>a by the president's house. Mosman Park Road Board. On Saturday evening we attended a Supplied by Mountain Quarria. gymkhana by the Kalgoorlie sl1:b-b~ch on the local trotting grounds, m which SELPRIDGE ' S FOR SERVICE .. - ··- ··-·------~ -- .. - _... Page 10 T H E LISTENING . P OST, I 5th April, I 940

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THE MAGINOT LINE war, but thev were .cracked, for a line The 75's, firing in pairs, delivered .80 1s only as strong-the people who are de­ round in three minutes. They ·fire with The Paris correspondent of The Man­ fending it. That is why, to-day, our deadly accuracy upon an object at a chester Guardian has described the Mag· friends the enemy are seeking ways and distance ot five kilometres. The guns inot Line, which is now held by French means of turning the Maginot Line, were in place and ready for firing within and British troops against an enemy who though the outflanking way through neu· one and a half minutes. The firing rate is more diffident than he was in 1914, as tral territory promises to be just as dis­ of the 75's at over 13 a minute compares the most perfect f~rtress system known astrous as a frontal attack. with three rounds a minute for 75's un­ to military science, and one which may The Maginot Line is called after the der ordinary field conditions in the last go down to history as a landmark in French Minister for War, a sergeant of war. Ammunition reaches the guns by defensive methods, equal in fame to the the Great War, who was responsible for mechanical convevor. The firing power Great Wall of China. He might also its construction. It protects the whole of at the disposal of the commandant of the have mentioned those wonderful Roman France's eastern frontier with Germany. fortress is equivalent to that of a division walls in northern England, which were It consists of a series of fortresses of of artillery, under the standards of 1918. built to save Roman Britons from the in· varying size, and in various lines of The fortresses of the Maginot Line are roads of the Picts and Scots. The Picts depth, able to effect the most concen· protected in the first instance by anti• and Scots are always mentioned together trated and destructive artillery fire pos· tank obstacles, constructed trom project· in history, just as the Angles and Saxons sible. The technical equipment of these ing double-embedded tram lines, concen­ were, and according to tradition, the way fortresses almost surpa~ses imagination. trating fire upon an attacking tank from Roman intelligence officers were able to They have been compared with battle­ every side, so that, if it should succeed tell Picts from Scots was by throwing a ships in the disoosition of their guns, and in approaching the fortress at all, it is handful of copper coins on the ground to the media:val castles in their self­ doomed to d estruction. Gunnery is cen: and the prisoners who did not get any sufficiency and strength of resistance to trally controlled by an artillery captain, were the l:'icts. The Roman wall, how­ attack. If one could imagine an under· within the fortress, and observation is ever, was outflanked from the sea, by the ground castle which exposes virtually no by retractable periscope. Anglo·Saxon pirates, in just such a way area of its walls to siege, which il as the Nazis would like to outflank the equipped with the machinery of an elec· Maginot Line. The Great Wall of tric power station, and combines the es· China was stormed by the wild Tartars sentials of a hotel and a hospital with from Central Asia. Those forerunners the gunnery of the Navy, and its central­ of the Maginot Line, the Siegfried­ ised command in addition, one has many Stellung Line and the Hindenburg Line, of the features of the larger fortresses of ~000 1 were hard nuts to crack during the last the Maginot Line. IST. PRIZE 'for 2 6 The outside appearance of the fort· IN THE resses gives little clue, even in size, to In the afternoon Mr. W. Coath, the what is inside them. Externally, their 11/.ut~ Mayor of Boulder, extended us a cordial main feature is the mushroom-like cup· welcome at the Council Chambers. In ola, which can grow on its stalk before CHARITIES addition to members of the League pre· one's eyes to produce pieces of artillery CONSULTATIONS sent, we noticed the Rev. Broadbent, the capable of quicker rates of fire than were Methodist minister, who served with the previously possible. The Paris corres· Lotteriea of 200,000 ticlccta, with priu money of .£12,700 A .I.F. W e were told that there were pondent of The Manchester Guardian (6rat prize .£6,000), are con­ 12 returned soldiers working on the Boul­ had the opportunity of visiting a medium­ ducted regularly by the Lotter• der Council. sized Maginot fortress. He was rapidly iea Commission under the au· · From the time of arrival until the shown the maih features by the com· thority of the W eat Auatralian Lotteric1 (Control) At:t, 1932. departure, Major James, Messrs. Lydon, mandant and a number of his officers. Drawing• take place under Gov• Burrows, Bosustow and O'Grady were Like a medi<£Val baron, the commandant emment aupcrviaion in the unremitting in their attention, and one had lived in his stronghold ever since Perth Town Hall and in the or them always at hand for the pur· he had assisted at its building. Its main preaence of the public. Try was your 1uclc. Send to the Com­ pose of information, guidance, transport armaments were the famous French 75's miuion for a ticlcct. Addree~ : and never-failing courtesy. We are in their most modern form, machine guns, Bo:a: Cl06, G.P.O., Perth. most grateful for the kindly treat~ent anti-tank guns and small mortars. Both we received from them and all associated machine guns and anti-tank guns could with them. be swivelled to the same loophole.

YELLOW CABS AND CHECKERS Cheapest Pares in Perth-1/- Piagfall; 4d. every third of mile. TELEPHONE 88111 PRIVATE LINE FROM ANZAC CLUB TELEPHONE 88111 "Get the Habit- Yellow Cab It" - :- . Private Dark' Blue Car:~ for Weddings W. R. MAQDEFORD (late 44th Battalion), MANAGER Page ll THE L tSTENINC PosT, 15th April, 1940 first count assured the return of Colonel THE A.R.M.S. COMPETI­ COLONEL COLLETT'S Collett. TIONS NEW POST He was the recipient of many con· gratulations when he became Minister These popular games have been organ· Colonel Collett has become a very in C~arge of W ar S..:rvice Homes in the iscd for 1940 along similar lines to other prominent figure in Federal politics since recent Menzies Government. The re, years except that the game of darts will he became a Senator some years ago. It construction of the Ministry placed the replace that of draughts. This was de· will be recalled that the Colonel was first Colonel in charge of the administration cided at the meeting of delegates held elected to the Senate by the State Parlia· or the Repatriation Department. Pew at Anzac House on April 4. The con· ment, in accordance with the constitu· men have had a longer unbroken associa· trolling .committee <;onsists of Messrs. E. tion, to fill an extraordinary vacancy. tion \vith the Australian soldier in peace S. Watt (chairman), Roy Maddeford, Consequently he had to face the electors and war than Colonel Collett. His great Bill Kirton, Tom Campbell, A. McKen· at the first opportunity which occurred experience, added to his sympathetic un· na and Geo. Sharp, with R. Wadding· soon afterwards. That election was derstanding of the Digger made him an ton as hon. secretary. Seventeen teams characterised by a certain amount of bit· outstanding success as State President of have been entered which have been terness, through the ill-advised tactics of the West Australian Branch of the divided into two zones. The first round a local weekly which ran its own team League. Those qualities will now be has to be completed b y May 4 and the for the Senate. However, the paper team used to e ven wider advantage in national competitors are as follows:- fared so disastrously at the polls that affairs and in the sphere of Government. Zone ~ most of them lost their deposits and the l n adding our own congratulations to Mt. Hawthorn v. Maylands. those of his legion of friends, we wish West Lecdervillc v. Osborne Park. our soldier legislator continued health, great success and even further advance· Subiaco v. W est Perth. as an extra game, but darts be included mcnt in his ministerial career. Perth v. Yokine. the delegates decided to include darts and South Perth: bye. .-xclude draughts. The voting was nearly Zone 2 even, the odd vote deciding. The de· Nedlands v. Clarcmont. cision of the delegates is law for the Park. lOth LIGHT HORSE ASSN. G loucester Park v. Mosman year, but the matter can be reconsidered v. Victoria Park. Mt. Lawley next year.-Ed. L..t'.) Sunday, March 31 , was a gala afternoon Cottesloe v. North Perth. for 50 odd members of the old regiment We have received two letters from when they visited the t oung l Oth in camp at Naval Base at the invitation of the C.O. members protesting against the exclusion COURT, HAY ST. 36 LONDON of the regiment, Major Tweedie. Tbe af· of draughts from the games. "It gave 'Phone 6201 1 tcrnooo went all to "igri" and the majority pleasure to a number of players," writes reluctantly left for home at sunset- the rear· one Digger, "and enthusiasm and inter· FLEURETIE FLORAL guard have not been contacted yet, but it is est has grown over the years. Darts understood eve rything was, or was not, bliss· STUDIO ful. However, the whole of the regiment could easily have been included without (formerly Critchley's) were bitterly disappointed at being put on the excluding draughts or any other game. MRS. B. HEAD (LATE A.I.P.) shelf after so much h ard work had been Was the controlling committee responsi· done, and ho pc for better news at 6hort Bouquet!, Dainty Baskets, ble for this regrettable move and can the Bridal notice. Membership is jumping by leaps Funeral Tributes. and bounds, the century having been passed matter be reconsidered?" Boat and Country Orders Promptly long since. The dawn service and the main (The controlling committee recom· delivered. parade on Anz;ac Day are our next concern, mended to the meeting of delegates that and the association members are expected to break records at both services, the dawn service being particularly inspiring and never to be forgotten. 13ob Newton, ex past presi· DON'T TAKE UNNESSARY RISKS WITH dent of Manjimup sub-branch, answered the last roll call on April 8. The association was represented and forwarded a wreath. Any INFERIOR ENGINE OILS man who served in any unit in Egypt, Sinai and Palestine is invited to join up and may Be guided by the contact "Hummy" at the Anzac Day parade prior to the move off or after and also to attend the next meeting of the association in Royal Air Force Anzac House on Wednesday, May 8, at 8 p.m. Any of the above who are serving in Use the I Oth Garrison Battalion and other unit6, and particularly if there are any in the A.I.F. now in camp and of whom no record is Sternol "Aero" available. are cordially i nvited to attend. MOTOR OIL "Have no fear that theu men will ever Goldabrough Mort and Company Limited fail you. They will not fail you or their Distributors in Western Australia and South Australia country. They are worthy of both."­ Major-General Sir Thomas Blarney. THE LISTENING POST, 15-th April, 1940 Page 13 COMMONWEALTH history. ·According to this survey, the Dominions hold the key to Allied sue• PUBLIC SERVICE cess, and already they are exhibiting a Privileges to Temporary capacity and a willingness to exert a de· cisive influence in the war. Employees * • • The Secretary of the Prime Minister's The Foreign Policy Association of the American Press comment on the ar• Department has forwarded the following United States has recently made a special rival of Australian and New Zealand communication in reply to a resolution survey of the military preparations of troops in Egypt and Palestine suggests passed by the ·24th annua1 congress:- the British Empire. The surv... y concludes that this const.itutes an insurance against With reference to your letter of De· that the prospects of- an Allied victory the spread of the war. The publicity of cember 5, 1939, embodying the text of over Germany rests upon the vast re· their landing and the welcome given to resolution No. 88, adopted at the 24th sources of the British Empire, and the them by the Dominions Secretary, Mr. annual congress of your League, in re· British D ominions are more united and Anthony Eden, as special representative gard to the question of returned sailors better equipped than at any time in their of the King, serve as stern warnings to and soldiers who have been employed in Germany and Russia that there will be the Commonwealth Service in a temper• no lightning victory in that part of the ary capacity for two years bzing given months' service are granted the same con· world. The arrival of the Dominion all privileges and concessions enjoyed by ditions as permanent officers. In other troops reveals anew the solidarity of the permanent officers, I am directed to in· awards a slight difference is made, and British Empire in its war against aggres• form you that the Commonwealth Pub· any variation is a matter for decision by sion. lie Service Board advises that so far as the Arbitrator on a claim from the rela· * * • concerns employees under the Public Ser· tJve organi~ation. The puncture-proof pneumatic tyre vice Act in the matter of hours of duty, The granting of furlough after 20 has long been the dream of inventors. district allowances, "accident" leave, pay· years' service is confined to permanent To-day that dream seems to have been ment for holiday and Sunday duty and officers, and the Public Service Board has realised. Bullet-proof tyres are now be· child endowment, temporary employees expressed the opinjon that it should be ing used in large numbers by British are given the same conditions as perman· regarded as a privilege to permanent offi· Army vehicles on the W estern Front. ent officers. Sick leave is provided by cers making the service a life concern. However, the use of the term bullet· arbitration awards, and in some awards Similarly, superannuation benefits are proof, like the tyre itself, is wmewhat temporary employees after twelve granted only to permanent officers. elastic, for the bullets, on hitting a tyre,

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ELECTIONS METROPOLITAN PROVINCE POLLING DAY: SATURDAY, 11th MAY, 1940, FROM 8 A.M. TO 8 P.M. Vote COLEBATCH 1 Sir Ha! Colebatch is a candidate for the Metropolitan Province in the Legislative Council elections to be held on Saturday, llth May, 1940.

He will address the electors at Public Meetings as follows:­ Perth Town Hall: 8 p.m. Fr:day, 19th April, 1940. Monday, 29th Apr.il, 1940. Place to be advertised. "" Ross Memorial Hall, Hay Street, Perth: 8 p.m. Thursday, 2nd May, 1940. St. Alban's Hall, Beaufort Street, Mt. Lawley: 8 p.m. Friday, 3rd May, 1940. St. Paul's Hall, Charles Street, West Perth: 8 p.m. Thursday, 9th May, 1940. He will also speak over the air from Stations 6IX, 6PR and 6PM at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, 24th April, W ednes· day, 1st May and Wednesday, 8th May. CENTRAL COMMITTEE ROOMS: B3·535 (KING EDWARD HOTEL BUILDING), HAY STREET. PHONE 88056. Authorised by J. McKenna, 442 Vincent Street, Mt. Lawley.

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do not bounce off. Instead they go and France, that river is being diverted in action, had plaques bearing ·the names through it, or perhaps stay in it. What to British markets. and units of the fallen, with other infor­ happens is that the tyre acts in some way mation, erected next to trees in H onour * * * Avenue, Point Waiter. UnfortUnately, to reseal itself-at least temporarily. It One does not hear much of Majorca with the passing of the years, the plaqu~ is at least possible now for army vehicles these days, according to an English con­ fell into disrepair. The Melville sub­ to stand up to rifle and machine gun fire temporary, the island which was Musso­ branch undertook the duty of remedying long enough for them to get away from lmi's base for bombing the Spanish Re­ this regrettable position. The plaquea it. public during the civil war is now con­ were collected, re-painted and attached * trolled by Germany. Gestapo officials * * to jarrah posts. They were replaced in The Rev. Geo. Cowie, of· 62 Lang openly administer the island. Submar­ position in Honour A venue on February Road, Centennial Park, Sydney, N .S.W., ine bases created by the Germans during 21. The sub-branch is grateful to Mr. is making a collection ot magaz.ines and the Spanish war are still in Naz.i hands. books relating to the Australians in the ]. Gates, of the State Gardens Board, last war. Some of these were printed * • • who was responsible for planting the in hospitals, some in the trenches and A leading Swiss newspaper has paid a trees. Mr. Gates has given instructions ' some on the troop ships. Mr. Cowie high tribute to Britain's food supply, that the trees be carefully tended. has been collecting for many years and which is a marvel of organisation. The * • • llection to paper says: "For months the Govern­ he intends to hand over his co An A.I.F. certificate of discharge is­ Sydney or ment has made quiet and efficient prep­ one of the libraries, either in sued to Private L. A. Carlson, 264la, in Canberra. Mr. Cowie is willing to arations and the present plans for ration­ 5 I st Battalion, has been found in M er­ or to receive as a gift any suitable ing some food supplies are simply pre­ buy redin, and Mr. ]. T . Richmond, the hon. ature on the subject mentioned, and cautionary, like everything else in Eng­ liter secretary, has forwarded it to head office readers who would like to help the land. The foresight of the British Gov­ any where it may be recovered by the mmunicate ernment is demonstrated again and again collection are requested to co owner. with Mr. Cowie at the above address. by its cautious but determined measures * * * to support the conduct of war. In war­ * * "' Twenty-five years ago the British time, the British Government is forced "A.J.L." writes: Congratulations on I:-;a.vy turned Hamburg into a graveyard. to supervise the process of distributing your support of the Y.M.C.A. effort. To-day that disaster 'is being repeated. food from the producer t o the consumer. The worst I can say about the Y.M . at With the loss of more than 90 per cent. But this does not indicate any shortage, the last war is that a f ew members of of its normal business, Germany's great­ since the resources of the Empire are at the staff were not quite suitable. But est port is now a ghost city. its disposal." The paper from which what human organisation is perfect? * * * we quote is published in German. Some of the stupid cannards one hears The war has damned a d eep river of * * * obviously had their birth in a particularly wine which had long been flowing from After the Great War, the relatives of insanitary furphy foundry and · the re­ France to Germany. Under the new many who enlisted from the Melville peating of them reflects little credit on system of co-operation between Britain Road Board district, and who were killed those responsible. The Y.M . did a great

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job at the war and did not pick their of tenement dwellings in Germany dur­ · once when the bridegroom was drafted spots, being everywhere where troops ing the war. Communal barracks Vfill abroad and again when leave from the were, both at base camps and in the front be built .instead. Permission to erect line was stopped. line areas. Since the war the Perth Y .M . tenement houses will be given only when has been the home of the wards of the such barracks are impossible. Barracks • • • Legacy Club and the Press Sons of Sol­ and dwellings will have only communal Switt:erland's first women auxiliary diers' League, both without charge, and bathrooms and kitchens. soldiers are now in training. The first hundreds of Diggers' kids avail them: call was made, early in the year, for selves of t~e physical and spiritual help • • • Germany is so short of doctors that women drivers, and there was an ama.t:· of this organisation. It ts good to find ing response. Several hundred were _640 medical students have been released so many broadminded R.S.L. leaders as­ chosen and these have now undergone from the army to continue their studies sisting on the committees. A fter all, the training. It is the first time at the University of Berlin. preliminary Defence Department has asked the Y.M. in the history of Switt:erland that wo­ to do the job for the troops and it is up • • • men have been trained for purposes of to all of us to give the maximum assist­ The third time proved it in the case war. ance possible and to tell the scandal­ of Aircraftsmen B. G. Steff, of the mongers where they get off. R.A.F. He was given permission to fly • * • • * * from France to wed the lady of his "Once again A ustralian soldiers will The Yellow Cab Company of Perth choice. He arrived at h is home in Berk­ become familiar figures to the inhabitants is certainly giving practical support to shire at two o'clock in the morning and or strange places and the name and fame the policy of preference to returned sol­ was married at Wolvercote, Oxfordshire, ot the Commonwealth will become part diers. Fourteen members of the staff of at noon on the same day. The marriage of their language."-Brigadier Street, this company are ex-service men. The had been postponed twice previously, Minister for the Army. manager, Mr. Roy Maddaford, did his bit with the 44th Battalion. • • * The mysterious appearance of a large number of faked ration tickets is re­ ported to have led to a serious food short­ age in Vienna. A traveller from there has reported that during February faked tickets were circulated by a secret organ­ isation and, when people presented them W.A.'s POPULAR TAI~ORS in the s hops they were accepted as gen­ In consequence, food shops were uine. <{ When you think of a n ew s~it_, think of the rapidly sold out and had to be closed. R.S.L. Trading Company Lmuted. The German authorities were compelled <{ W e now employ Perth's Best Cutter. to cancel all ration tickets and issue a <{We have an amat:ing assortment of the lat~t new set. smart suitings and serges at £4/ 10/- per swt. • • • <{ Call in and inspect our materials, or write A London paper reports that the Ger­ for self-measurement forms and patterns. mans are sparing no effort to keep alive in war time what they call t he "cultural life" of the community. Recent articles WE PAY FREIGHT ON ALL ORDERS in the Nat:i Press described a meeting of poets and writers connected with broadcasting, and a speech by Dr. Goeb­ Only Addr~ss: bels on the subject. Writers and artists are asked to add the power of the pen 570 HAY STREET, PERTH. M. LEWIS, Manager. to the sword. It may be remarked in TELEPHONE: 8247.5 TELEPHONE 82475 passing that every German writer worth a straw has already been driven out of Germanv, but apparently Nat:i rule has produced a crop of second raters ~ho rank as writers in the absence of senous The Lucky Charm Kiosk competition. However, the present l~t AND LOTTERY AGENT are practically ordered to devote thetr MISS P. SMITH, TOBACCONIST ability to propaganda work on behalf of HAY STREET SEcriON: PICCADILLY AaCADE, PERTI-1 Hitler and his fellow gangsters. No. 85' Consultation Now Open. The Biggest in Australia for 2/6. Firat Pme: • • • £6,000. Total Pme Money: £12,?00. Early buying means an early draw. An order has been issued under the Stamped addreued envelope required for reply. Four-Year Plan prohibiting the erection Page 16 THE LISTENING PosT, 15th April, 1940 Corps in 1910. When war broke out in 1914 he was an exchange officer with the Canadian Forces. During the period of his exchange, he was attached to the Royal Canadian Regiment which was ther. stationed in the Bermudas. On his return· to Australia, and betore going to Subiaco sub-branch is having its share vice is indeed his watchword. Jim saw the front, he was General Staff Officer of sickness at present. Horrie Wilson, much front-line service with the 44th in Hobart. He was severely wounded of 15 Coolgardie Street, is at home at (the State President's Own), a unit to in 1918. Personally he is tall and slim, presertt after a series of operations and is which his predecessor, Harry Ruther· a keen soldier and a good mixer who due for another when his strength is ford, also belonged. should be very popular in the West. sufficiently recovered. Past president * * • * * • Percy L:legg is recuperating at Bussel· As the result of a recent shuffle of John Woods, the hardy veteran of ton from the effects of a motor accident, staff appointments, Colonel 0. V. Hoad the Press sub-branch, was the recipient while Mr. H. F. James, widely affection· comes to this State as Officer·in·Charge of presents and complimentary speeches ately known as "The Old Sergeant· of Administration, Western Command. at the complimentary luncheon tendered Major," is confined to bed by sickness. Colonel Hoad is a son of lv1ajor-General him last month by his own sub-branch on To these good comrades we extend our Sir John Hoad, a distinguished Austra· the occasion of his 80th birthday. That sympathy and best wishes for a speedy lian soldier who commanded the first Vie· function was followed by a similar gath· recovery. torian contingent m the South African ering in his honour, stag:d by the South * * • War and who died in 1911. Colonel African and lmpenal Veterans, under We regret to report the death of a Hoad is a staff officer of pre· Duntroon the leadership of Brigadier-General A. J. good comrade, Charles Henry Warner, vintage who was appointed to commis· Bessell·Brown, Major ]. Rose and Major D.C.M., who lost his life as the result of sioned rank on what is now the Staff J. W. Colpitts. The Brigadier referred a motor accident on April 6. The late Charles Warner served with the Royal Welch Fusiliers during the Great War and during his residence in Perth he has VICfORIA INSURANCE CO. been an active member of the R .S.L. Me· Transacts all Classes of Insurance CHAS. H. CURLEWIS, Manager morial Band and the Corps of Commis· THE OLDEST AUSTRALIAN OFFICE. ESTABLISHED 1849 sionaires. To his widow and bereaved family we extend our heartfelt sympathy. VICTORIA HOUSE, ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE PERTH • • • Mundaring and Districts sub-branch You will receive Satisfaction with our recently experienced serious difficulty in filling the office of secretary, which had MILK CREAM been rendered vacant by the serious ill· AND HELP TO BUILD A HEALTHY NATION ness of "Mac" Lockhead. A ccordingly, Stimulate Local Industry and Local Capital by patronising Harry Rutherford, who has been presi· dent of the sub-branch for the past six AYRSHIRE DAIRY PRODUCTS l years, resigned and too~~: over the vacant We cater for Goldfield& and Wheat Areas--from Norseman to Wiluna · secretaryship. H e is succeeded as presi· our Milk is well and favourably known. dent by Jim Wilshusen, formerly vice· president. "Mac" LockhLad is still in We have a Vendor for every Suburb. hospital but, according to the latest bulle· Our Motto--You can Whip our Cream, but you Can't Beat our Milk. tins, he is making good progress. ADDRESS: -438-444 LORD STREET, PERTIL PHONE 86561. * Jim Wilshusen, the new president of Mundaring and Districts sub-branch, is one of the stalwarts of the League and a foundation member of his sub·branch. "CYfleel He was vice-president for a number of years. In addition to his work on be· half of the League, Jim Wilshusen has long been actively associated with num· " erous public bodies in the district. He is joint secretary of the local· Agricultural Society, a ward member of the: Mundar• ing Road Board, vice-president of the bowling club, and a very active member PERT~'S BUSIEST HOTEL of the local Progress association. Ser· MONARCH LAUNDRY LTD.-DYERS AND DRY CLEANERS \ ..... ~ 1 THE LISTENING PosT, 15th April, 1940 \ -:> Page 17 \; ~~; . to Mr.. Wood's many sterling qualities as Our Albany correspondent reports ilies. One s~-~ch member, C. Drake, a soldter and a man on and off service. that Syd. Livesey's wife is still in hos­ has a son infh't A.l.fl. The yoi.Plg Major Rose, who commanded the regi· pital. We join -with the sub-branch in Digger was warmly welcomed ·to a sub• ment of which Mr. Wood was R.S.M. in wishing her a speedy recovery. F. C. branch meeting and received the good South Africa, spoke most highly of Mr. Medcalf is making a tour of the Murchi­ wishes of all prese.nt. Wood's sense of duty to his men and to son and Tom Bovey has gone bush for * * • the regiment. Other speahrs stressed some months. Syd. Coles reports that It is with deep regret that we report the immense amount of work Mr. Wood his son arrived sately in Blighty, but the passing 0f Mr. ]. C. A. Pike, the had done since active service for old com· there has been no news of his subsequent president of the Kukerin sub-branch. The rades, and of his interest in many mat· movements. Les. Barnett is in his glory. late Mr. Pike served in the last war with ters pertaining to civil life. Mr. Wood, To his many voluntary jobs he has ad­ the 4th A.M.T.C. and the 48th Bat· in responding, entertained the gathering ded that of assisting the ladies with camp talion. He became president of Kukerin with stories of the old campaigns. comforts. sub-branch when that unit of the League * * * * * * was formed on April 26, 1936, and held Still another member of North Perth Mt. Hawthorn's sick state is fortunate- that office until the day of his death, on sub-branch is again in khaki. Mr. G. ly a small one this month. Messrs. Ray­ March 5 last. Besides being a. staunch O'Grady has been appointed R.T.O. with mood and Tom May are st1ll being vis­ worker for the League, our late comrade the rank of lieutenant. All sincerely ited, and Bill Shtes is far from well. was closely associated with all the local wish htm luck and rapid promotion. Jimmy Brown is about again. He was organisations for the advancement of the Gerry served with the 28th in the Great welcomed back at a recent sub-branch general welfare of the district. War and he has been one of North meeting. Tom Campbell has a thumb in * * • Perth's leading players in the R.S.L. bandages, the result of a fishing trip to Our N edlands correspondent reports cncket competitions. Mandurah. We regret to report the two deaths which have been recorded * * * death of two Mt. Hawthorn Diggers­ among the Diggers at the Old Men's It is with deep regret that we report Messes. Reg. Jordan and Moloney. Sin­ Home. Both were very popular mem­ the passing on March 31, at the age of cere sympathy is tendered to their fam- b2rs of the Nedlands sub-branch. One, 63 years, of Mr. H. E. F. (Bert) Ander­ son, of 37 Ruby Street, North Perth. The late Mr. Anderson was for many IN NEWCASTLE STREE.T IT IS THE years an active member of the North Perth sub-branch. Though born in Aus· tralia he reversed the migration process NEWCASTLE CLUB HOTEL and went to England at an early age. (H. C. "'TIM" HOWARD. Ex-International and State Cricketer• . PROPRIETOR) Joining the British Anny he saw active Where Cleanliness, Service and the Best Liquors are supplied. service in South Africa and in many out­ posts of the Empire. During the Great Trams Nos. 14, 15 and 16 will deliver right at the spot! Telephone B4732. War he served in France and North Russia. He came to Australia on leav• ing the army and was engaged in busi­ ness in Perth. He leaves a widow and a large family to whom we tendzr sin­ cere condolence. One son, Bob, is now serving overseas with the A.I.F. Be Prepared! Learn to Type . . . * * * Fr.. Complete Bu1iDe11 Among the younger brothers and sons Typing Cour1e available now serving with the A.I.F. are Wally Axford (brother of Harry and Jack, to every purchuer of the \t .C.), Jack Lang (brothe.r of Jim, the secretary of the North Perth sub-branch), IMPERIAL Corporal Dundas (son of the Rev. Dun­ Good Companion das, of North Perth), Signaller F. Mere­ dith (brother-in-law of Mrs. Bohan, of The English Portable with every standard feature. the North Perth women's auxiliary), F. Hopkins (son of the late F. Hopkins, of lhe them today while 1till North Perth), Ron Creighton and Bill available at thi8 price . .. Salter, whose brother, Jack Salte!, M.C., Lower in Lig~ter in an original 11th and 51st man, IS now a /rom £12/19/6 £'s Price. lbs • We~ght. captain in the Evergreens. Our North Perth correspondent tells us that the BURRIDGE & WARREN LTD. young Diggers have all been home on 69 KING STREET, PERTH 'PHONE B7145 (3 LiDN) leave and are looking remarkably nt and well. 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John Meiklejohn, was a South African and officer for the past twelve years A recent visitor to Perth was Roy veteran who answered the last roll call Bob served abroad witn the l Oth Light Rowe, the private s;:cretary to Sir Fred· at the age of 73 years. He was associ· Horse and was recently turned down ez:icj Stewart, the Minister for Supply, ated with mining for many years in this by the recruiting board for the A.l.F who flew across to the sad task of being .State and was a mining engineer by pro· His youthful appearance and tireless en present at his mother's funeral. At one f~ion. He was also an excellent descrip­ ergy gave no hint of ill-health. Re time Roy was a Subiaco councillor and tive writer, his series of stories, "Battling cently prominent in business in Manji later was president of the Federal Capi· for Gold," being of special interest. The mup his death has caused a painfu tal Branch of the League. other was P. McMahon, a fine old sol­ shock. The funeral, which was of a dier who fought the good fight with the semi-military nature, was largely attend 28th (Colonel Collett's Own). Two ed. The bearers were six 1Oth Ligh NAMING THE FORCE days before his death the late P. Mc· Horsemen. W e join with our Manjimup The bonds between the new A.I.F. and Mahon appeared in perfect health and friends in extending sympathy to the re· his sudden collapse came as a shock to the old have been drawn closer by the his many friends. latives of this grand fellow. decision of the Army authorities to drop . . ... the word "Second" from the official des· A new member of the Nedlands sub· ignation of the new A.I.F. That force branch is Keith ]ones, now headmaster For a Car, True~. Motor Cycle, will now be known as the A.I.F., like of the White Gum Valley school. He Trailer or anything in the Car line the original force that was called into be· is a past president of the Southern Cross you can't go wrong if you want to ing in 1914. While the decision should be universally welcomed, it is perhaps and Yealering sub·branchcs and did his buy or sdl. bit overseas as a lieutenant in the 51st forgotten with the passage of the years Battalion. Call on Au&5ies of the 11th Battn. how the Australian Imperial Force got • • • its name. It's godfather was Major• Manjimup r esidents arc mourning the 0. W. Strang Motors General Sir William Throsby Bridges, loss of one of their best citizens. Bob BOTH SIDES OF ALBANY who was mortally wounded while com· Newton, past president of the Manjimup ROAD, VICTORIA PARK manding the 1st Australian Division on sub-branch, died with tragic s uddenness Quarter mile from Swan River. Gallipoli. It was necessary to give the on Monday morning, April 8. He was Telephone M1078. main Australian force enlisted for over· the sub-branch's most consistent worker seas service a striking name that would distinguish it from the smaller one, the Australian Naval and Military Expedi· tionary Force, that was enlisted f or the & ~nbertakers conquest of the German colonies in the C. H. SMITH Co., Pacific. At one of the earliest meetings 281 NEWCASTLE STREET, PERTH. Phone, Day or Night: Bl231 with his new staff General Bridges asked 175 ALBANY ROAD, VICTORIA PARK. Phone Ml346 for suggestions. About a dozen desig· Complete Puncr:ol Service at prices within range of all. nations were suggested, but these were all rejected by the Divisional Com­ mander. "Too long," General Bridges said Phones : B3973 Office; U 1803 Private: B2993 Private bluntly to some of the suggestions. He would not, on any consideration, have the word "expeditionary" included in the official title. W'.~~~Scn "It's not an expedition," he explained. BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS " 1 want a name that will sound well (Contractors {or the buildi11g of Melville Military Base) when people call us by our initials. That's 1st FLOOR, CHANCERY HOUSE, 3 HOWARD STREET, PERTH how they'll speak of us." In other words, the General probably remembered the ribald and often uncomplimentary names that were suggested by the initials of certain units that served in the South African War. "Australian Imperial TODD BROS. Force" was his own suggestion and, like most strong men, he adopted his own MASTER BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS proposal in the end. He was perfectly correct in his forecast, for the day did CLEAVER STREET, WEST PERTH TEL. 84738, 84863 arrive when it was by the letters "A.I.F." Contractor• for alteration to Anzac House. All cla.ue. of Buildinc work carried that the Australian Impenal Force be· out. including all cla&ses of Ofliu Fittings and Altcntiona. came known.: not onlv throughout the Emp1re, but throughout the whole em· battled world. · · ... THE LisTENING PosT, 15th April, 1940 Pace 19

are the admiration of other countries and site as it had to do with the choosing of a pattern for many of them. It is to the the Federal Capital site. Of course it Danes, rather than the Swedes, that we must be gratifying to ex-service men to (BY PiP TOK) owe the system of physical training now note the keen interest now being taken used by our defence torces and our by that paper in Army affairs, especially schools. The Danes have raised living as the paper's directing powers did not. standards to a degree that seems almost in the past,. avail themselves of opportun• When Dumb Dora was introduced incredible in a country of primary pro· ities for a close and personal association to Lord Haw-Haw, she asked; "Well, ducers. But their very virtues made with Australians who were fighting the Lord Haw-Haw, and how's Lady W?" them a target for the Nazi gangs~rs. nation's battles with, and on, anything * • • • • • but paper. Reccndy Professor Rosa suggested It is pleasing to know that the Federal • • • that those entrusted with the task of Government has powers under the Nat· It is good to see the League stirring winning the war should make more use ional Security regulations to intern or things up about the ailen menace. We of scientists. Many of us who are no take any other action deemed fitting have it on unimpeachable authority that longer in the first bloom of youth would against those who are deliberdtely trying one cheeky foreigner in the Upper Swan like the Powers That Be to make more to hamstring the nation's war effort. Now district has been sending his youngsters use of soldiers. we shall await with interest the exercise round pasting anti-war notices on tele· of powers which seem to be lying dor­ graph posts and elsewhere . • * * mant. The fate of Denmark should be an • • * * * '* object lesson to those good people who Most Diggers will approve of that as· An English paper reports a movement to do away with the so fondly believe that if a nation does pect of the Cabinet re-shuffle which has distinction in decor­ ations without defence it is not likely to pro­ placed Colonel Collett in charge of the awarded to officers and other ranks. voke the hostility or the cupidity of larg· administration of the Repatriation De­ This is advocated in the inter· csts er and more aggressive neighbours. Den· partment. One of the Colonel's first acts of what is called democratising the Army, but if the suggestion mark is a peaceful countrv which has had on being informed of his new responsi· is adopted the man in the ranks is likely to become no wars since Prussia and Austria made bility was p~ rsonally and directly to in­ the chief sufferer. a piratical attack on the Danes in 1864. terest himself in the matter of the choice For instance, during the last war there were No country, not even Australia during of a site for a military hospital in Perth. many instances of men the days of the depression, eyer achieved Readers may or may not recall the song winning the Military Medal or the D.C.M . and gaining a more complete measure of disarma­ and dance put on by a local weekly about the Military Cross or the D.S.O. ment. For nearly a century the Danes one suggested site, but that paper has as after attaining com­ missioned rank. have developed social institutions that little to do with the rejection of that The man who went to the front as an officer had no chance of winning these double distinctions. Inci­ dentally the first Australian soldier to LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL win the D.C.M. and the D.S.O. in the one war was Lieut.-Colonel R. C. Hol· ELECTIONS man, of the Staff Corps. Colonel Hol· man won the D.C.M. as an N.C.O. in South Africa and then won the D.S.O. South-East ProYince later on as a lieutenant. Incidentally, the most glorious combination of decora­ tions I saw during the last war were the POLLING DAY MAY 11, 1940 Military Medal and the D.S.O. on the left breast of Lieut. Joe Scales, of the The only Returned Soldier Candidate 24th, but I believe another subaltern won announced is both the D.C.M. and D.S.O. • • • It is high time that the daily papers H. L. (Pat) Roche ceased referring to the Germans as the Na2;is. Of course the idea is to pre· (Late lOth Light Horse) serve the fiction that it is not the Ger· man people we are fighting but their Endorsed Country 'Party wicked rulers. Nevertheless no country embarks on a foreign policy, good bad WORK FOR HIM or indifferent, that is not approved by VOTE FOR HIM an overwhelming majority of its citUena. Those whom bomb defenceless trawlen and torpedo neutral ships without warn· Authorised by H. L. Roche, Kojonup ing are still German people whatever their political leanings may be. 'Ibis Page 20 THE LISTENING POST, 15th April, 1940 insistence on the Nazi aspect is being "My Bonny flies over the ocean, used now by enemy propagandists and My Bonny flies over t he sea; A TOMMY'S their academic dupes in British countries My Bonny writes _bull-dust from in the realisation that liermany must lose Bankok, APPRECIATION the war and in the hope that it will So don't send her copy to me. secure easier peace terms for the van· * * * We have received the following letter quished aggressors. The person who The Berlin correspondent of a Swiss Yorkshire:- for Germany at this stage is newspaper recently let the cat our of from a reader in apologises Terrace, just as insidious a traitor as the wind­ the bag with regard to Germany's rail· 13 Claremont bag who shrieks "Hands olr Russia." way services. The much advertised ex· Lawefield Lane, pansion of the services, which was to Wakefield, * * * , 'The West Australian has published a have taken place on January 21, did not Yorkshire England. topical parody by a twelve-year-old materialise. It is evident that Germany r tJaluable schoolboy on 'My Bonny." It went- is in grave difficulties in the matter of May I express, through you delight when I read that A us· "My U-boats lie under the ocean, transport. It is only in the services con· paper, my to the aid of our My Graf Spee is under the sea; necting Germany with toreign countries tralia was coming And Hitler is in a commotion, that any improvement has taken place. Motherland. Cape Helles in So don't mention Churchill to me. The defective railway system will also I was at Am;ac and tralian saved my life. I The popular but somewhat meaningless militate against Germany obtaining much 1915. An Aus those two places old song has always proved a great temp· need: d supplies from Russia. The lat· shall for ever remember happened there: Lord Kitch· ration to parodists. A few years ago, ter, ever mindful of the fact that diffi· and what first shower when Mrs. Bonny, the American air· culties connected with transport and corn· ener landing at Antac; the nt by women, set out on her flights, an Amcri· muncations, rather than any valour of of Turkish lead; the bombardme at can newspaper syndicate bought the ser· Russian troops, caused Napoleon's de­ the fleet on the last day of evacuation mght march to Sed-el ial rights of her story in advance. It feat in 1812, have built their railways Cape Helles; the ammunition float· would have been good business if Mrs. with a gauge different from the standard Bar; the great storm, the sight of one of our Bonny had been able to write as well as gauge of western European countries. ing in the sea and an Australian with sea· she could fly. Unfortunately she couldn't The idea was that the break of gauge company shaving razor! write, and her story was nothing more would be a hindrance to an invader. But water and a dull sure! W e than a mere bald itinerary. Then a nasty it is also proving a serious hindrance to What lads they were to be that has no idea of de· editor, who was not a member of the Stalin's plans for aiding his fellow gang­ are fighting a foe They are Huns and syndicate, published the following:- ster. cency of fairness. boast that "they will leave their enemies with only their eyes to see with." This is the biggest job the world has Haynes & Clements, Grain & Produce Mer ·clza nt~ ever known; it will need all the might 45 MARQUIS STREET, WEST PERTH (Adjoining the Metropolitan Markets) we can give to save the world from tor· ture and oppression and loss of freedom. Potatoes and Onions our Spec.ialty. A l B lood and Bone. All classes of Artificial Manures and Poultry Foods Stocked . . ·Give Us a Trial. All that we hold most dear is at stake. Box ]697, G.P.O., Perth. Telephone B4291 Our enemies are ruthless, and barbaric in warfare. To-day they are the same as they always have been-Huns. Austra· lians! Ye sons of gallant Antacs! fight as your father did on Gallipoli!; fight for Unequalled for Comfort your Motherland, your own land and for humanity! I am now 70, doing my bit as a full· SLUMBER KING time A.R.P. warden night and day duty ROLL-EDGE ••• KAPOK at a post alone, 12 hours each turn. God grunt you a safe voyage; God bless every one of you and give us the MATTRESS victory! It is impossible to get a better MattreM than "Slumber King." I feel sure that you know of the suffer• For comfort, for service, for beauty, it is outstanding. . . . In every way it is the "Monarch of Sleep Equipment." Everything ing human beings are enduring in dear in its manufacture is of the best. Specially refined seeded kapok old England at the present tune, with the filling . . . machined woolly tufts and roll edge. . . . extra black-out, and the daily fear of air raids. strong, fine Damask Ticking covers .. . and beautiful woven The loss in human life is a tragedy, and five-colour Art Panel designs that are exclusive to "Slumber King." Once you have seen one you'll know why it is the a disgrace to civilisation. popular choice ... but be sure to ask for a GENUINE "Slumber Vive Australia! King." All good Furnishing Houses sell them. Ex·Cpl. Herbert Battye, Manufactured & Guaranteed by J. GADSDEN PTY. L TO. Labour Coy, 29th, :::::::=::~~======~=::;;====::~~;;;. R.A.S.C., Labour Coy. 29th, ·-...... (Attached to the 29th Division). MONARCH LAUNDRY LTD.-DYERS AND DRY CLEANER·s-·:·.------· · ·: .. · THE L ISTENING P OST, 1Sth April, 1940 Page 21

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MONARCH LAUNDRY LTD.-DYERS AND DRY CLEANERS Page 22 THE USTBNING PosT, 15th A.pril, 1940 DIGGER CANDIDATES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ELECTION Mr. Jim Wilson Mr. J. A. Wilson is a candidate for Suburban Residents! the West Province of the Legislative Council at the election to be held on May 11. Vote Hubert Parker 1 He was born in Queensland 4 7 years ago and spent his early youth in West· ern Australia. Returning to Queens· on Saturday, May 11 land in 1914 he joined the 2nd A.L.H. Regiment at the outbreak of the war and Authorised by A. Weir, Howard Street, Perth served throughout, in Gallipoli, Egypt and Sinai. gaining the rank of warrant· officer. Returning to W estern Australia in 1919 he became a successful farmer and in 1927 entered business life in Fre· LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL mantle. Jim Wilson is probably one of ELECTIONS the best-known men in his district, a city councillor and leader of several activ· ities connected with the city. He has always been an ardent worker for the West Pro-vince returned men of the district.

VO TE Mr. H. L. (Pat) Roche We announced in our March i ssue that "Pat" Roche was a candidate for WILSON, J. A. 1 the South·East Province seat. We met him a (L.'\TE 2nd A.L.H. REGIMENT) few days ago and he informed us that he is getting good support from the Diggers in the electorate. This is orily Polling Day: May 11 as it should be, as the preference policy of the League should include all avenues . of employment. Of course an applicant Authorised by j. A. Wilson, 52 South should be capable of doing the job, and Terrace, Fremantle there is no doubt that " Pat" has all the necessary qualifications.

Mr. Hubert Parker, M.L.C. Mr. Hubert Parker, who is contesting the Metropolitan Suburban seat which he has held for six years, served with the artillery throughout the war, attaining the rank of major, was tWice mentioned REDCASTLE in despatches a nd gained the D.S.O. He was president of the League 19 years ago and served also as an executive dele· gate. He is a "Groper" and is too well known for us to extend ourselves writing about him. Hubert is of the same opinion as our· STOUT selves in considering that it is the duty of all members of Parliament to subor· dinate all party matters at the present time to the task of winning the war. He was on the reserve of officers and has you~ been called up to undertake special work for the military, and in order to keep in employment a loyal staff he has had to lea\"e his legal practice to others until released by the military. THE LISTENING POST, 15th April, 1940 Page 23 "GERMANS, NOTE": 2. The French Army crossed the THEN AND NOW frontier into Germany on September 6, or four days before German- official sources admitted it. In the west, British An English exchange has published the Colonel troops are already standing shoulder to H. B. Collett writes to say wording of a characterstic leaflet one of that the 7th shoulder with their French alhes. Infantry Brigade (A.I.F.) the millions that have been dropped over Association in Sydney has adopted the Germany. The paper ''bombs" bore this 3. The British and French fleets have 18th Infantry Brigade (A.I.P.). Recently warning: swept German merchant shipping from the section composed of ex-members of Achtung! Achtung! the oceans. Therefore your supplies of a the 28th Battalion presented a shield to whole range of essential war materials, To the German people: the 11th Battalion then in camp. The such as petrol, copper, nickel, rubber, shield is of bronze on polished wood Germans note that in spite of the Ger· cotton, wool and fats, are almost gone. with the inscription "1st A.I.P. 7th Bri· man blood which has been shed in the You can no longer rely, as you did in gade Shield" and on one side "From the Polish war: the last war, on neutral supplies, because 28th Battalion, 1st A.I.P., to the 11th 1. Your Government's hopes for a your Government cannot pay for them. Battalion, 2nd A.I.F." The colours of successful lightning war have been des· 4. Night after night, the British Air each unit are set out in enamel and in troyed by the British War Cabinet's de· Force has demonstrated is power by the centre of the shield there is a picture cision to prepare for a three-years' war. flights far into German territory. of an Australian soldier wearing the present-day uniform. The practical purpose of the shield is to promote inter-company competition. The presentation to the 11th Battalion was made by Major Arnold Brown, D.:,.O., M .C., who, when visiting the Colonel E. C. Norrie (25th Battalion) young battalion, was accompanied by and Colonel ]. Travers (26tn Battalion).

Ex-Machine Gunners' ASsn. The half-yearly meeting of the Ex-Machine Gunners' Association will be held on Friday, the 19th inst., at 8 p.m. at Gregson's M art, 32 King Street, Perth. A cordial invit:t.tion to aU members is extended.

WHAT THE LEADERS ARE SAYING "No mercy will be shown to business men who see in the war an opportunity to enrich themselyes at the expense of the public. No penalty is too severe. Pines will not be sufficient."-Mr. Menzies. " No economic pressure, however sev• ere, will make the German sue for peace -will bring him to his kne~until he has received blow after blow' on land and sea and air. I trust these blows will be hard, strenuous, relentless and absolutely pitiless."-Pield-Marshal Lord Milne. "It is unsafe IXL FOR VITAMINS to assume that we are fighting Hitlerism alone, as there is some· ~ supplied to the Common­ thing unfathomable in the make-up of the wealth Military Service& German people which makes them follow a leader, no matter where he leads."­ Sir Evelyn Wrench. "For over a century the Prussian youth, and for 70 years the German I • youth, has been taught to believe in force, the right of might. Nazism did not in· vent, but intensified this teaching."­ Colonel T . R Minshall. Page 24 THE LISTENING POST, 15th April, 1940

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Two more masses are aaid after mid· Bethlehem : the Most Sacred Spot night in the Grotto, and when these are over it is customary for the Bishop of in the World Bethlehem to lead a vast crowd into the open ground between BethleJlem and Jer· usalem and there conduct an impressive BY CAPTAIN R. G . GRIFFITH open·air service. The Franciscan Order has been con· "Every Christian should spend at least inspiring place in the world. It meas· tinually established in Palestine since the one Christmas in Bethlehem," declared a ures only 38 feet by 11, and is cut out of Crusaders and at Christmas time iu ., famous English cardinal some years ago. the sohd rock. The walls, however, are sandal-shot priests offer up innumerable The great festival certainly takes on a covered with Italian marble, and the dec· masses in the presence of great congre· new dignity and meaning in the Holy orations are on a magnificent scale. Fif· gations. The Franciscans, unlike other City, which to·day is a town ot over six teen marble lamps-six Greek, five Ar· religious bodies, take no money collec· thousand permanent inhabitants, all of menian and four Latin-burn continu· tions, nor do they sell religious objects. whom are Christians. ously, and in the centre there stands the The number of churches, convents and Christmas for them is no mere excuse silver and richly jewelled star with its monasteries in the neighbourhood ·of the for feasting and drinking. The modem inscription: Hie de Virginis Maria Jesus Church of the Nativity is considerable, designation of Bethlehem is "Beitlahm" natus est" ("Here Jesus Christ was born and, as before stated, nearly every nation -in Genesis called "Ephrath"-but to of the Virgin Mary"). in the world is represented in Bethlehem. the thousands of visitors every year the Whatever it may be elsewhere, Christ· From 1 o'clock on the day before Christ· old name is liked best. mas in Bethlehem is still a purely holy mas, to 3 p.m. on Christmas Day, wor• The pilgrimage to Bethlehem corn· festival, held with a dignity and fervour ship goes on unceasingly in the Holy City mences the day before Christmas. From well worthy of the sacred and venerated and there are many pilgrims who make a Jerusalem, six miles away, people pour place. point of attending every possible service. in thousands into Bethlehem. Every nat• The sale of crucifixes, rosaries and ionality in the world is represented in the The scene in this holy shrine at Christ· other religious emblems is enormous in invading crowds and the babel of tongues mas is unforgettable. Packed with wor· Bethlehem at Christmas. Indeed, the is deafening. The mighty centre of inter· shtppers, to the chanting of priests and chief industry of the town throughout the est is, of course, the Church of the Nativ· the swinging of golden censers of incense, year is the manufacture of such object:a ity, whose bells are now broadcast by the elaborate ceremonies are begun about 10 in mother-of-pearl, olive and wood and B.B.C. at Christmas time. This church p.m. on Christmas Eve. The well-known "Dead Sea Stone." Prices, however, are is the oldest Christian building in the hymn, "While shepherds watched their very moderate and there is no rank pro­ world still standing. It was built by the flocks by night," is sung, among others, fiteering. The people of Bethlehem are Empress Helena, wife of Constantine, in and the familiar words take on a new very devout, and they celebrate Christmas A.D. 327, and after being almost des· meaning when heard on the spot where with a true and genuine spirit that im· troyed by the Moslems in 1236 was re· the Three W ise Men from the East knelt presses all visitors. stored by the Crusaders. in adoration before the manger nearly Built like a fortress, the church is en• two thousand years ago. When the first Christmas tered by a tiny door and is designed in service is "My only regret at getting old is that over, all the congregation and the whole the form of a cross. It is the only church I sometimes begin to feel 1 have got a population of Bethlehem form themselves in the world jointly owned by three re· suspicion that I am beginning to know into a procession, which, headed by the ligious sects, the Roman Cathol.ic, Greek something about something. I doubt if Patriarch, walks round the church and Armenian. The Armentans own three it is true."-Earl Baldwin. times, the processionists meanwhtle the magnificent nave with the forty·eight chant· "I am convinced that the men of this ing, "Glory be to God in Corinthian granite pillars reputed to have the Highest modern army have a stronger faith than and on Earth Peace to Men of Good· been brought from the Temple of Jeru· their brothers who came will." over here in ealem. The scene of Christmas Eve, when 1914. This is not my opinion, but what The weather is usually cold and clear the Greek Patriarch, gorgeously robed, I know from many letters home, which and the sky dotted with stars, and the arrives at the church, is one of great I have seen while acting as censor."­ procession is a moving solemnity and splendour. . . sight. There are Rev. A. T. A. Naylor, Deputy Chaplain· The actual birthplace of the Sav10ur ts many stories of people who have declared General. that participation in the in the crypt twenty feet below the church procession has "I can understand a sincere pacifist, cured them of mental and physical ail· floor and the Grotto has been well des· but I cannot understand him associating ments. cribe'd as the most impressive and awe· with other sections which adopt the guise of pacifism and, at the same time, glorify the Red murderer Stalin. Stalin's invas· For Your Plumbing Requirements- ion of Finland is glorified by these people GEO. BOUCHER who are preaching pacifism in New Zea· NEWCASTLE STREET, PERTH. 'PHONES: Day, 81656; Night, 82966. land. This means they are glorifying 211 aggression and the murder Contractor to Commonwealth Government for Heatin~t and Ventilatio':l of innocent at Pearce Aerodrome. women and children."-Mr. Semple, New Zealand Minister for Works. 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Free Travelling.-The Gosnells sub• branch urged that the Government should make free trav~lling facilities available on trama and trains for all soldiers in uniform. It was agreed that the State Government should be approached on the matter. Wet Canteens.-The Armadale sub·branch urged the introduction of wet canteens for March 20, 1940 Aberle and State secretary ( Kalgoorlie and all camps. At the meeting of the State Executive on Boulder), Mr. Williams (Mundi)ong), Mr. It was agreed that the position should be March 20 there were present Messrs. Yeates, Sten (Narrogin, and interviews with officials explained to the sub·branch. Olden, Aberle, CoUett, W. james, Hunt, An· of other sub·branches), Mr. Nicholas (hos• Taxation Garrison Battalion.-The Prem• derson, Nicholas, Margolin, Potts, Pairley, pital visits), Mr. Cornell (interviews with ier's Department advised in reply to previous Lamb, Watt, 1-'aton, Corncll, Thorn, Williams, officials of Esperance, Norseman, Kalgoorlie re presentations that at a recent Premiers' con• Zeffert and Warner. Leave of absence was and Boulder sub•branches), Colonel Margo· ference it was unanimously agreed that ex• granted to Messrs. H. James, Ph1lp, Panton, lin (Red Cross Society meeting, and me(t· emption from taxation should apply only to Denton, Keesmg, M .tchell, C:olebatch Pater· ing of the National Fitness Council). military or naval income ot persons whilst son, Curlcwis, Mackentie johnsto~e and Visitor.-The State President formally wcl· engaged on service outside Australia. It waa Dinan. Mr. F. L. War~er, M.L.A., was corned Mr. ]. Saunders, a member of the pointed out that the claims of the garrison welcomed by the State President as a new Kalgoorlie sub·branch, to the meeting. battalion had not been overlooked. It was member of the executive. High School, Albany.-The Albany sub· agreed that further representations be made War Funds Regulation Act.-It was de· branch requested the State Executive to ap· on the matter. cided that a special circular be issued to sub· proach the Minister for Education in regard Comforts Navy and Air Force.-The Bal· branches, p ointing out that their work for to the overcrowding of the Albany H igh lidu sub-branch urged action to provide corn• patriotic or comforts funds would be covered School. It was agreed to advise Albany that forts for these two arms of the forces. It by the general authorisat on granted to the thi~ ~.atter did not come w:thin the League's was left to the State secretary to explain that League under the Act, and that there was act1v1tJes. the executive is in touch with organisations no need for any sub-branch to apply for Wool Appraisement.-A communication who provide such corn forts for all sections of special authorisation. from the AJbany sub·branch regarding wool the forces, and the two arms referred to are District Committes.-It was decided that appraisement was referred to the Land Corn· not being overlooked. the last appointed secretary of e:.ch District mittee. Committee should be asked if the committee Returned Soldiers and War Effort.-The Comforts Provost Corps.-A communica• is functioning, and if any appointment of a North Perth sub-branch suggested that a tion from the D.A.P.M., Western Command, representative to the State Executive has been meeting of presidents and secretaries should concerning comforts for the Provost Corps made. be convened to discuss th;s subject. It was was referred to the Garrison Battalion Wel· Community Concerts.- The report of the agreed that the letter should be referred to fare Committee for consideration and action. H ouse Committee indicated that arrange· the next regular meeting of presidents and Employment of Aliens.-The Collie sub· ments had been completed for the commence· secretaries of metropolitan sub-branches branch requested that a protest be made to ment of this year's series of community con• which the Membership Committee would call. the Commonwealth Government against ccrts on April 1. Army Matters.-The Federal Executive aliens being employed in Australia in prefer• Pensions and Employment.-The report of submitted information in reply to resolutions ence to British·born subjects, and that legis• the meeting of the Pensions and Employment forwarded by various sub-branches. It was lat:on be. enacted to force employers of lab· Committee on March 11 was rece1ved and agreed that the sub-branches concerned he our to g1ve preference to British·born sub· adopted. The report dealt with apprentices advised accordingly. jects. After discussion, it was agreed that the enlisting for service overseas, the proposed League in this State is deeply concerned with military hospital and appointment in the tram· the alien and communist menace existing to• ways and military appointments. In regard DIGGERS day, and requests the Management Commit· to the last·mentioned the assistant State secre· te~ of the executive to take the matter up tary was appointed to assist Mr. Hunt in liai· Spend yoar convalescence W1th the responsible authorities. son work with the military authorities. in the Hills at Sister Wills' Leave of Absence.--colonel Margolin was Committees.-Mr. 0. ]. Williams was ap· (lau Anny Sister) granted leave of absence from the next meet· pointed a member of the Pensions and Em· ing. ployment Committee and Mr. F. ]. Warner, April 3, 1940 M.L.A., was appointed a member LEITHDALE of the Land At the meet.ing of the State Executive on and Membership Committees. April 3 there were present Messrs. Y eates, S.~.L. Sports and Picnic.-A CONVALESCENT report sub· Olden, Aberle, Philp, W. ]. James, Hunt, mitted by Mr. R. Nicholas stateo that the HOME Anderson, Nicholas, Potts, Pairley, Watt, S.S.L. sports held on March 16 and the picnic Paton, Cornell, Thorn, WiUiams, Zefrert, on March 17 were both successful functions. Darlington Johnstone, Dinan and Warner. Leave of ab· Vi.sit3.-Visits were reported by the State sence was granted to Messrs. H . James, Col· President (Ciaremont, S.S.L. sports and a Peea moderate. Reduction for ex· lctt, Panton, Denton, Margolin Keesing meeting with the Governor-General on Lord Service Men. Every cr.e and corn· Lamb, Mitchell, Colebatch, Pate~son Cur: Gowrie's visit to the State). Messrs. Ander• fort. Fresh Milk and Cream. Large lewis and Mackentie. ' son and Williams · (Calingiri), Colonel Fair· ley (interviews with officials of Wagin, Koj· Orchard. Beautiful Gardens, etc. Alien lnfiux.-It was resolved that the State President should onup, Manjimup and Donnybrook sub· 'Phone: Darlington communicate with the 241 .Federal President, expressing in a general branches), Mr. Thorn (Swan View), Mr. way the concern that is now permeating many sub-branches, particularly in the South•West, the Goldfields and the vine-growing areaa of END YOUR FEET TROUBLES. SEE the State, ttres$ing the possibility that enlist· ment may be imperilled and that, in some SISTER 0. G. HALL cases concern is being felt regarding the (late 3rd Amtralian General Hospital, A. I. F.) probability of a clash. CHIROPODY - VARICOSE ULCER MASSAGE - FOOT TREATMENT Hospital.s.-Mr. R. Nicholas reported brief· NEWSPAPER HOUSE ARCADE, ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE, PERTH ly on the arrangements for hospital visiting For Appointment Ring 84682. on Antac ' Day. He stated that he would submit a further report. Page 28 THE LISTENING POST, 15th April, 1940

Land Matters.-The report of the Land Broadcast.-The Federal Office advised Committee of a meeting held on April 3 that a speech by the Federal President (Sir was received and adopted. The report dealt Gilbert D yett) will be broadcast on M ay 5 with apples and pear acquisitions and cases at 7 p.m. (Perth time) . from sub-branches. lnvitations.-Mr. Philp will represent the Anzac Oub.-The corn mittee of the An· State Executive at Marradong•Boddington on April 20. . taC Club was emrowered to act in regard to the question o honorary membership of The State President will represent the the club. League at the function arranged for South African and Imperial Veterans on May 24. Garrison Battalion Welfare Fund.-The re• Parades.-Advice was received from Swan port of a meeting of the l Oth Garrison Bat· Barracks that the 25th Light Horse would talion Welfare Fund Committee, held on march through Perth on April 5. T he State March 28, was received and adopted. The President was invited to be present on the report recommended that sub-branches in the dais and members of the executive in the apple growing districts be circularised and official enclosure. asked for donations of friut, ami that the Patriotic Organisations.-Advice was re• necessary procedure be explained. A fu r· ceived from the Chief Secretary's Department ther recommendation provided for the in· that Brigadier-General T. Grifliths h ad been elusion o f the· Provost Section of the '.V est· appointed liaison officer between the defence ern Command in the activities of the com· services and patriotic o rganisations. mittee. Crcmatorium.-Northam sub·branch sug• gestcd GOODURA A.R.M.S. Competition.-lt was reported that the Minister f or the Army be approached with a request that a c that the A.R.M.S. competitions for 1940 had rematorium unit be sent away with the A.I.F TOUGHER BOOTS FOR commenced, and that 17 sub-branches had . The reply was left to the State Secretary. entered. Mr. Watt was re-appointed as cxe· Football - Soccer - Rugby cutive representative on the controlling body. Sub-Branches.-T he apointment of officials as advised by the York sub-branch was con­ Famous for toughness and comfort, Visits.-Visits to sub-branches and associa· firmed. these Goodura Boots arc built by men tions were reported by the State President A posthumous Certificate of Service was who know how to play these games. (Press and Bruce Rock), Mr. Ze!Tcrt (Gos· awarded to t he late Mr. ]. C. Pike, presi• In black hide for Australian and nells), Messrs. Fairley and \Villiams (Mur· dent of the Kukerin sub-branch. Rugby, in green chrome for Soccer. ray), Mr. Dinan (No. 13 District Com mit· Northampton sub·branch expressed con• Goodura Boots arc \V.A.·madc and tee) . Mr. Philp reported having called on ccrn at the growth of anti·British propaganda guaranteed by the makers. Your near• the State secretaries in the Eastern States. 111 Australia. It was decided that the reply est Store can supply you. Mr. Aberle reported that he had interviewed be left to the State Secretary. sub-branch officials in Albany. Mr. Cornell stated that he had called on officials at South· Goode, Durrant & Murray ern Cross and Moorine Rock. Mr. Watt re· LTD. ported on a motor car outing arranged for patients at Lemnos and Edward Millcn Home. BRITISH EX-SERVICE WOMEN'S WILUAM STREET, PERTH Colonel Olden reported having attended a meeting ofthe W.A. SportSmen's O rganising ASSOCIATION Council for Patriotic Funds. A social and dance was held in the Rail· way Institute on April I in aid of ameliora• tion funds. During the evening items were given by Miss Mackcn~ i e (elocutionist) and AUSTRALIAN MINES MANAGEMENT AND Mr. ]. Beeson (novelty pianist). Commun• ity singing was also enjoyed. Dance music SECRETARIA TE LIMITED was supplied by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bates and their orchestra. T he next dance will be held in the Railwa)l Institute on Monday, M ay 6, at 8 p .m. During the remainder of the Undectalce Mine and Industrial Promotion, Mines Management and Development, season there will be a dance on the first Mon• Company Direction and Financial Control. Correspondence Invited. day of each month. A nominal charge of sixpence is made, and this includes supper. LONDON HOUSE, 321 MURRAY STREET, PERTH. TEL. B906 1.

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I J. HAWKINS & SON LTD. MASTBR BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, 150 CLAISBBROOK ROAD, BAST PBRTH E. S. fi A. Bank, St. Ge.orge'a Te.rnce. Contractor• for additiona to new wing for Little Sisters of the Poor, Glendaloueh; BetimatH Invited. Telepboae 8~21 . Telephone 81521. ,, Page :\0 THE LISTENING PoST, 15th April, 1940 all enjoyed themselves. This will be a stand· who enlist in the A.I.F. It is the desire of very large attendance and members listened ing fixture for the winter months. The next the sub·branch to have the names of all who to a very interesting lecture entitled "Ants" general meeting will be Thursday, May 2, are entitled to enrolment, and the secretary by the Curator of the Museum, Mr. L. Glau· ot Sp.rn. would be glad of the essential 'information. ert. The practice nights for the A.R.M.S. Members are now practisingly vigorously for competiti!)ns will take place every Monday FREMANTLE CITY AND DISTRICT the A.R.M.S. games, the first of which as far in the lesser hall, starting on April 1 5 at 8 Not;wiehstanding the heavy work entailed as Maylands is concerned will be against p.m. On April 18 the Manchester United in keeping the dances going for the defence Mt. Hawtho rn at Mt. Hawthorn R.S.L. Hall. Lodge have extended an ope.n invitation to fo rces, preparing for Am;ac Day and plan• A debating team is being formed, so that the members of the sub-branch to a special func· ning our rather ambitious musical festival, sub·branch can get into closer touch with all tion. Will members please roll up in force. which starts on April 15, we had a very other sub-branches. The funds of the Red They will enjoy themselves. Most members pleasant relaxation when our. women's auxil· Cross Society have been increased to the arc familiar with the arrangemenu for An· iary entertained us to a sports night on March noble sum of .£30, thanks to the manage· z;ac Day, and practically the same programme 21, and in nearly all events routed us. At ment of Robbic, the propietor and n:~nager as last year will be carried out as far as the the conclusion of a very nice supper, Mr. of the Lyric Theatre, and Roxy of Maylands, local arrangements are concerned. Returned H. G. Wilson thanked the ladies for their not forgetting the staff, who helped to make soldiers will parade at 2.15 p.m. at the cor· hospitality and congratulated them on their a recent C\'l"ning a great success. ner of Newcastle and Oxford Street and success at the various games. We arc getting move off for the Town Hall at 2.30 p.m. The speaker for the day will be Mr. I. T. quite a thrill now as we have over 400 entries .KELMSCOTT-ROLEYSTONE for the festival. The pri~e winner's final Birtwistle. A cheerio has been sent to our ~:rand concert will be at the Fremantle T own The sub-branch celebrated its 21 st birth· old friend, "Silent" Mclnnis, who has had Hall on April 24, when His Excellency the day on Saturday, April 6. Mr. F. Coley pre• a bad spin of ill-health. We wish you well, Lieut.·Governor and L•dy Mitchell have ad· sided O\'er a gathering of 100. During the Mac, and hope that you will aoon be back vised us that they will attend. We arc still evening speakers paid glowing tributes to the with us. This sub-branch is arranging a send· getting jolly nice letters from the boys who ladies of the auxiliary for their work on be· olt of local men who have enlisted in the recently passed through going overseas and half of patients in c~· .

GEO RGE O WEN ( late Kirup H otel) Swan (late R.A.N.)

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NAREMBEEN a goodly attendance in spite of the incle· was a better women's auxiliary than Subiaco? Their loyal support, recently expressed in The sub·branch is holding their annual re· ment weather. The programme comprised good Australian currency, is, to say the least union dinner on June 15 in the old hall, trotting, tug•o'·war, lqg•chop, pedestrian and of it, appreciated. The general meeting on Narembeen, at 7.30 p.m. On the same cycling races. }.1essrs. F. Aberle and Dave April 4 was noteworthy, chiefly· for a late evening we are giving a dance in the new Benson were the ~uests o f the sub-branch at start and an early finish. Ern Congden's • hall to the general public to wind·up the the gymkhana. On Sunday night a special attempt to cramp the style of the football evening. silver coin entrance will help meeting at the Institute was held to hear A league by instituting saturday afternoon work· defray the expenses of the hall, orchestra, addresses by Messrs. Aberlc and Bemon. Rep· rescntatives from the district attended in full ing bees and Jim Ballard's scathing comments etc. CARLISLE force. Mr. Pugh (president of Mem:ies sub· on those selling socks to soldiers were other branch) and his wife travelled by car to br features of the evening. The following even· At the last monthly meeting, presided over present. The Diggers thoroughly enjoyed ings have been specially set aside for bridge by Mr. L. Gilsenen, there were 31 members listening to the words of these ambassadors players (admission 1/2): May 4 and 18. present. It was regretted that Mundijong from headquarters, as it is all too infrequent VICTORIA PARK could not make the trip owing to lack of that we have visits from 6Uch member.-: of Fair attendances were recorded at the transport, but there is still that pleasure to the State Executive. During their stay in March general meeting and subsequent com· look forward to. The main business of the Kalgoorlie the visitors were shown all the mittee meeting. Two new members--Messrs. evening was the arrangements to entertain interesting spots by our members. The Re· W. H. Francis and R. Brennan-were wel· the Carlisle boys who are in the A.l.F. It turned Soldiers' Golf Club, which was inau· comed. The load of wood was won by ticket was decided to hold a farewell ball on Fri· guratcd last year, i' going ahead splendidly. No. 3382, Frank, 381 Beaufort Street. The day, 12th inst. Usual refresh!l'ents and har· They have been granted a club license, pro· small profit from this and other efforts will mony closed a pleasant evemng. Members, visionally, upon conforming to the require· help to meet commitments on the hall. The do not forget our weekly dances and bring ments governing the dub pavilion. Conse· send·off to local boys shortly sailing to join along your friends. Next meeting will be on quently the coming sea"on should prove a the A.I.F. overseas was a great success. The May 2. Members are asked to hring along most successful one. During the month sub-branch intends to keep in touch with any new members. Messrs. Lydon and Burrows were elected vice· them. In future full practice for A.R.M.S. presidents of the :;uh·branch to fill the vacan· PERTH games will take place after the general meet· cies caused by the resignations of Me ~s rs . ing on the third Friday of each month. Our sub-branch activities arc increasing Wright and Butt!e. A deputation from the and with the A.R.M.::i. game~ upon us we sub·branch waited upon the Kalgoorlic Muni· Mr. HAWTHORN-NTH. LEEDERVILLE shall find it difficult to keep going unless cipal Council in connection with the employ· An interesting programme of sports was more of our members become helpers. With ment of ex-service men by the latter. The carried out at the annual picnic when events a view to securing this, we arc holding a president (Major H . James) has been ap• for young and old were conducted. There smoke social on Tuesday, May 23. Tickets pointed to represent the sub-branch on the were many willing h elpers to make the occa· are 2/·, and no expense is being spared to local governing bodies reception committee, sion an outstanding success. The ladies of make it an enjoyable evening. Euchre on which wa~ formed recently to entertain mem• the auxiliary, as usual, did excellent work with Monday and bridge on Thursdays are becom· bers of the A.I.F_ whn may b~ passing the commissariat department_ There is no ing increasingly popular, whilst the Saturday through Kalgoorlie or spending final leave doubt about Mrs. Lee as an organi::er, and night dance is also well patronised. The there. Geo. Edwards, the secretary, in con· Mrs. Bevan rendered valuable assistance with Easter gift raffle was a very successful effort, JUnction with Vie O'Grady, secretary of the sweets. The following results of the and our thanks are tendered to all those who Boulder sub-branch, is acting as secretary of sports programme were recorded: Auxiliary helped. Our meetings continue to excite the reception corn mittee. handicap, Mrs. Kay 1 and Mrs. Williams 2; much profitable discussion and a go·ahcad married women's race, Mrs. Tempest I and policy is much in evidence. The Sons of SUBIACO Mrs. Wilkie 2; single women's race, Miss Soldiers are improving both in numbers and Black I and Miss Jackson 2; visitors' handi· skill in the Colonel Collett games, whilst The sub-branch has gained its objective in the A.R.M.S. competitions with regard to the cap, Campbell I and Garcia 2; S.S.L. over our ladies' committee is working harmoniously 14, G. Travers I and Tempest 2; throwing and doing much vah•ahle work for the sub· inclusion of darts, but, alas for the draughts players. Those busy thumbs will be idle at wicket, Lee 1; sub-branch handicap was branch and the troops who are going over· won by George Black, who beat Vern Stock· seas. We urge all our members, past and now. The collection of historic pictures which adorn our walls has been enriched by min by inches. The sub-branch champion· present, to keep their subscriptions ur as ship was won by George h1ack, who was all they fall due. a portrait of Marshal Poch, kindly donated by a member of the women's auxiliary, Mrs. out to beat Jack Prengergast, mine h ost of I

VICTORIA PARK room for more players. The combined picnic community singing, led by Mrs. J. Thomas, The general meeting on March 21 was well at Rockingham on February 29 was an en· and items by her bright band of artists were attended. Mrs. Barnett presided. The goose joyable outing. The birthday party on March much enjoyed, as also were the boxes of club was drawn and resulted: 1, 900; 2, 352; 7 was well attended. The guests included the good things. We thank the ladies of Bun­ 3, 152; 4, 357; 5, 61; 6, 350; 7, 386; 8, auxiliary State President (Mrs. McKinlay ). bury auxiliary for tlieir generosity in assisting 295; ~· 436; 10, 542; 11, 926; 12, 490; 13, and secretary (Mrs. Hopperton ) . Competi· in this work by sending homemade biscuiu 674; t4, 940; 15, 544; 16, 605; 17, 547; tion events have resulted in one win and to help fill the boxes. On Wednesday, March 18, 735; 19, 957; 20, 347. All pri~es were one loss so far. The soldiers' outing followed I 3, members visited Lemnos again. Com· donated. by me~Jt_bers , and the funds will bene· by tea and entertaining items in the hall was munity singing, solos and comic songs, fol· lit COI!Slderably by the proceeds. On March held on April 7. The president, unfortu· !owed by dancing on the lawn, passed the 27 a most enjoyable evening was spent at nately, has been on the sick list. We wish afternoon happily. The mc.nthly meeting, s fairly the home of Mrs. Barnett, when she gave an her a speedy recovery. presided over by Mrs. Turpin, wa evening to raise funds. About 30 guests were F.U.S.W. well attended considering it was so nur re wel­ present. On April 2 the auxiliary and the The organisation has had a particularly Easter, and four new members we is sub·branch had a combined meeting. On busy time in the past few months, the activ· comed. The knitting of camp comforts April 3 an enjoyable day was spent at South ities including the monthly social and after· well on the way and a nice parcel of goods Beach. On April 5 members assisted in the care work. The latter forms a big part of has already been sent in. The sports are games street appeal for the Y.M.C.A. war service the union's work. Milk, eggs and other health· al.o in full swing and competitive in work, and on April 19 it has been decided giving foods are provided for wives and chil· have begun. The weekly dances continue a jumble sale. The hankies raffled dren of ex·service men in indigent circum· popularity and now the nights are cooler to hold s. Ar· wool fund were won by Mrs. Jack stances, who require nourishment on leaving the dances are drawing bigger crowd for the enter­ Mat:hews. The financial report was given by hospital. The F.U .S.W. has taken the lOth rangements are well in hand f or the the A.l.F. at socials · Mrs. F. Matthews. Mrs. Lloyd reported 26 Garrison Battalion under its wing. The sew· tainment of the boys of hall. patients at the Edward Millen Home and ing circle meets e very Friday from 10 a.m. and dancces in the R.S.L. Mrs. Coleman reported on the comforts fund. to 3 p.rn . Special days ar.: ~iv.:n to Red Preliminary arrangements were discussed for Cross and lOth Garrison Bat :alion work. At COTrESLOE and annual sale of work, and the request of Mrs. M. F. T roy, wif.: of the the ba~aa r was held on April s were selected. As the hall is Agent·Gcncral for Western Au~tralia in Lon· The monthly meeting stall•holder attendance, presided for Thursday nights it has been de· don, gloves arc being made for minc·sweep· 4. There was a l arge booked The hospital and to hold committee m eetings on the ers of the Royal Navy. At the April social ov.:r by Mrs. H . Scott. cided s gave very satisfactory re· second Friday of each month, with the ex• a very interesting address was given by the social committee ctivities. A special fund has ception of the April meeting, which will be Minister for Industries (Mr. H awke) who ports of their a provide comforts for local held on Monday. April 14. urged housewives to make a point of buying been opened t o LEEDERVILLE local goods and so help to create em ploy· men who arc in the force. A jumble sale MT. HAWTHORN-NTH. Saturday, April 20. Re· The auxiliary is now functioning again ment within the State. will be held on to be held very shortly after the summer recess. H ospital visitors SUBIACO hcarsals for a concert . Plans were discussed for arc active and the Monday night bridge even• A visit to the Old Men's Ho m.: wa~ made are well in hand aining sick soldiers, and it was decided ings are well patronised, though the hall has on the first Wednesdav in March. Cheery entert to co·operate with the sub·branch at a high tea and entertainment to be held in the near future. Birthday celebrations were also dis· cussed. Tune-in to Station 6PR every Sunday morning at 10.15 and listen to "Charlie Carter's Celebrities" UY AT Self-service is the quickest, cheapest and best way to buy EHN'S your groceries. You know exactly what you are paying­ because there is a price ticket on every line, you choose IC from fresh stocks always, and the range of prices enable ARCAIN you to buy quality goods within your means. When next in town visit Charlie Carter's Self-Service UTCHERS Department and help yourself to Thriftier Housekeeping. EH N'S SERVE YOURSELF AND SAVE AT ETT-ER CARTER'S SELF A~ON 'l{ashers If3 lb. SERVICE DEPARTMENTS AddreMI OHARLIE CARTER LTD. BARRACK STREET, PERTH FREMANT L E SUBURBS 'Phones: 82218 and 111111 PERTH Page 36 THE LisTENING POST, 15th April, 1940

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Association Place of Meeting Date of Meeting President Secretary

•-.RTIL. COMRADES' An lac House, Perth ...... lrd Tuead&y ... . W. Beadle, ·450 Newcaatle Jack Kenny, 138 Sixth ASSOCIATION . Street, Perth Avenue. lnglewood BLINDED SOLDIERS' Anuc House, Perth ...... When necea.ary .... D. M. Bewon, Anuc Mra. W . James, 19 Marion ASSOCIATION House, Perth Street, Leederville 11th BATTALION AS· An n e House, Perth ...... Monthly luncheon, 1 p.m., W. Kruger, 79 St. Lto· R. W. Blair, 79 William SOCIATION on 11th of month nard's Ave., Leederville Street, Perth EX • MACHINE GUN· Gregson's, 32 Kine Street, Quarterly ...... j. W. Lynch, cr. Hampton NERS' E. S. Everett, Temple ASSN. Perth and Fothergill Roads, Court Garage, Perth Fremantle. 44th ASSOCIATION .... As advertised ...... Annual reunion, Monday Col. C. H. Lamb, Victoria E. C. Rogers, 65 Pairfield of Show Week House, St. George's Street, Mt. Hawthorn Terrace, Perth MEDICAL SERVICES _Anuc House. Perth ...... Third Thursday, quarterly Dr. C. H . Leedman; chair· ASSOCIATIO H . W. Rigg, 26 Elizabeth N man: W. J. Eddington Street, North Perth. 'Phone B8394 16th BATT ALION AS· When called ...... Colonel E. L. Margolin, SOCIATION E. J, Massey, 41 Harvey 6 2 Tyrell Street, N ed· Street, Victoria Park lands 28th BATTALION AS· Committee, u arranged .... 2nd Monday ...... Captain K. Mclntyre, 61 SOCIATION W. C. Armstrong, 20 John Street, Cottesloe Ruislip Street, West Ltederville 32nd BATTALION AS· Anuc House, Perth ...... Neareat Saturday, July 19 L. D. Lobascher, 27 2nd SOCIATION J, Rutherford, 5 Elizabeth Floor, Economic Cham• Street, North Perth hers, Perth lOth LIGHT HORSE Antac House, Perth ...... 2nd Wed., Nov., Feb., E. W. Arundel, Como ASSOCIATION R. G. Hummerston, 106 Salisbury St., Maylands 12th & 52nd BATTA L­ Antac House, Perth ...... M~~fiy~~-~- ...... H. Hoppcrton, 11 S' Ade· ION ASSOCIATION A Cook, 168 Railway !aide Terrace, Perth Terrace, Maylands 'fliE LISTI!NING PosT, 15th Apral, 1940 Page 37 R.S.L. SUB-BRANCH AND UNIT ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY RATES: £1 / 1/- PBR ANNUM Sub·Brancil ------Place of Meeting Date of Meeting President . Secretary ARDATH · BABAKIN Ardath Hotel .... 1st Saturday. 8 p.m. W . R. B. McMeakan, A. W . Wheeler, Babakin f'.LBANY ...... Babakin Soldiers' l n~t itute lat Tuesday, 8 p.m. l\. H . Richardaon, Albany E. W. Wheeler, Grey St. BALLIDU DISTRICTS (West), Albany R.S.L. H all When called, Saturday, 8 R. ·Petchell F. Doritti, Ballidu ·i p.m. BASSENDEAN ...... : Town Hall Basement Alternate Thursday (pen· t\. \V. H art, 4th Avenue, H . Pry, 72 Railway Par· sion days), 7.30 p .m. Basscndean BROOKTON .... ade, Bassendean ... . R.S.L. Club Rooms ...... 1st Saturday, 9 p.m . . H . T . Boultbce, BUNBURY ...... Nulya B. Sturmcr, Brookton R.S.L. H all ...... 3rd Wednesday ...... H . E. Gibson, Banksia W. N. Freeman, Ill Vie· Street, Bunbury toria Street, Bunbury BAYSWATER ...... Town H all ...... A lt. T uesday, 8 p.1n . .. J. C . King, Becchboro T. Gillingham, 49 Stuart Road, Bayswater Street, Maylands BUSSELTON ...... Soldiers' Insutute .... 2nd Monday .... 1'. Jone>, \Valsall, via L. M. Powcll, Busselton Bus ~elton CALINGIRI ...... Calingiri H all ...... 4th Wednesday ...... H. Hill. Calingiri A. ]. King, Calcarra CARLISLE ...... Bickford Soldiers' Me· 1st Thursday ...... li. Crofts, 7 Gerrard St., C. F. Pinch, 58 Bcatty moria! H all Carlisle Avenue, Carlisle CArfNAMAH ...... Road Board Hall ...... Every -lth Mondar. cout· .I K. Forrester, Carnamah John Lang, Carnamah mcncing March 4, 1940 COLLIE ...... Soldiers' H all ...... Alt. Tuesday, 8 p .m ... T. H. Sarre; Clifton St., H . May, Collie (acting) Collie CO TTESLOE ...... Council H all, Jarrad St. 151 Tuesday, S p .m. A. W hite, 110 Broome :\. G. Cook, "Lilydalc," Street, Cottesloe 4 Kean St., Peppermint Grove COW.ARAMUP ...... Cowaramup I nstitute l at Saturday, 8 p.11 1. S. Frohawk, Cowaramup E. A. Holbcn, Cuwara· m up CLAREMONT ...... l'.tnsh Hall, Claremont .... 1st Thursdar 1n ,.,,,h J. L. Storey, l? Davica \V. Ford, ll Shenton R d., month Road, Claremont Claremont. F 1909 DARLING RANGE ...... Kalamunda Hotel ( unli· 3 rd Saturday \V. L. W ilson, Kalamunda Alcx. Findlay, c/o. P.O., ccnsed portion) Kalamunda. ' Phone 13 DUMBLEYUNG .. .. Du111bleyung ...... Last \V ednc s t.l<~y, moqthl)· C. D. Morgan, Dumble• C. Nicholson, Dumble· yung yung DONNY BROOK Memorial Hall .... Lut Mondar. 8 ru1t. . M. G. Baker, Donny• Rev. j . C. Lund, Donny· brook hrook [)\V ELLINGU I' & DIS­ lJwellingup H otel 3rd s .• wrd<~y Ill 11\0ilth A. A . Hill&, Holyoake C. H . Juynson. Holyoake TRICTS PREMA NTLE & DIS· Soldier5' Imtitute, South Alte rnate Thur~day ( prn· li. E. Hobba, 57 Oakover E. Tincombc, 7 Lit tle TRIC T Terrace sion night), at 8 p.m Street, East Fremantle H oward Street, Fre· mantle G ASCOYNE ...... Gascoyne H otel ...... I st Monday Dr. J. \V. Picdes, Car· nar\'on GLOU CESTER PARK Anzac House ...... I st Thursday 0. W. Strang, Albany C. ). Lambc, 40 Eton Ro;~d, V ictoria Park Street, North Perth. GNOWANGERUP ...... Soldien' Room 1st Thursday, 8 p.m. S. H . G. Dolley, Gnow· S. \V. Stewart, Gnowan· angerup gerup GUTHA ...... R .S.L. Hall ... . I~~ Sunday, 3 p.1n . .... E. Way, Gutha E. A. M atthews, Gutha HARVEY ...... R .S.L. Hall .. .. !nd Tuesday, 8 p. rn. 1> . H. Lofthouse, Wokalup D. D . Johnstone, H erbert 'Phone: H arvcy 108M Road, H arvey KALG Soldi OORLIE .. .. ers' Jnatitute .... Every ! nd Tuesday in H. Jamcs, Forests Depart• D . F. Edwards, Kalgoorlie month at 8 p.m.: Exc· meat, Brookman Street, wtive, alt. Pridays Kalgoorlie KARRIDALE fi DIS· Bi·monthly .... T . Marrion, Group 78 \V. Ellis, K:midale TRICT KIMBERLEY Derby ...... I st Thur5day .. .. S. S. Waycott KATANNING .... Club Rooms, Carew Street When called ... . Ja, . O ld, Katanning W. Bailey, Katanning KELLERBERRIN .... T ,11nmin . mcctmg each 2nd \Vcdncsday, 8 p.m. :\. H . Cule, Kellerberrin 1. J. Hannan, Kellerbcrrin ljUartcr KOORDA .. .. Koorda ...... Quarter!>· ( co111 n11ttec. l•t <: 1"" · H. Smith, Koorda E. \V. Robinson, Koorda Friday) KUKERIN .. .. Kllhrin H otel Last Saturday, quarterly R. V. C. Davidson, Kuk· (Jan., April, 1u ly, Oct.) erin KU liN ...... R.S.L. ln6titute .. .. When called ...... K. Markc}', Kulin W. A. Tumbcr LAKE GRACE ...... Road Board H all ...... When called ...... li. H. Pelham, Lake Grace E. Wood, Lake Grace LAKE KING ...... Lake King Hall ...... :!nd Sunday in month R. D. Alien, Lake JC.inc M. G. Joh nston, Lake King MANJIMUP ...... T own Hall, Manjimup; 2nd Thur6day, 8 p .m. J. L. Mackenzie, Manji· j . Smith. ManJimup (a.:t· 1ardce No. I State Mill mup in g) (alternate month) MOUNT BARKER Mt. Barker ...... When called ...... H . V. Jenkinaon, Mt. B. Hicltling, Mt. Barker Barker MAYLANDS ...... Supper Room, Town H all, Alt. Thuraday, 7.30 p.m. S. 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Sub-Branch Place of M~~ting Date of M~~ting President Secretary ------MENZIES ...... Mcnties Road Board Hall 1st Sunday in month .. .. R. Pugh, Menties A. Matheson, Menties MiDLAND JUNCTIO"i" R.S.L. Branch Roomli, 1st Thursday ...... A. Purton, Midland J-:tn. H. B. Stcphem, 91 Am· Railway P.arad~ herst Rd., M. Junction MOSMAN PARK .... R.S.L. Hall, Johnston St., Lost Tuesday in ~ach G. A A&hwprth, Bond C. E. Jame4, 16 Glyde St., Cottesloc month Street, Mosman Park Mosman Park MOORA ...... Road Board Room, Moora When called ...... Colond Nichobon, Moora C. Ryan, Moora MT. MAGNET ...... Lesser Hall, Mt. Masnet 2nd Sunday, 8 p.m ...... E. W. Edwards, Mt. Mag· H. A. Morphett, Mt. Mag· net net MT. MARSHALL ...... Rd. Bd. Hall, Bencubbin l st Wednesday, monthly W. H . Wright, Mandiga V. M. Crcagh, Bencubbin MT. LAWLEY • INGLE· Wallish Hall, G roavenor lst Thursday, 7.45 p.m. 0. J . Williams, 21 Gm-­ ]. K. Crate, 118 Central WOOD Road, Mt. Lawler venor Rd., Mt. Lawlcy Avenue, Maylands MUKINBUDIN Commercial Room, Mule· !!very <4th Saturday . T. B. Conway, Mukiu­ W. E. Roberts, Mukin· inbudin budin budin MUNDARlNG & DIS· :\lternately, Mundaring. Every 4th Priday .... . J. \Vil ~ h u • ~ n . Mu nJ . • 1 111~ R. H. Rutherford, Darl· TRICTS Darlington, Parkerv ill~ ington MORNINGTON MILLS Mornington Milia ...... Every alternate Sunday . j . Elliot. M· J. Newman, "Marsden," shend Road, Subiaco man Road, Subi:~ -:o 17 Ord St., West TAMBELLUP Perth R.S.L. Club ...... l~t Monday, 8 p .m. R. Steel, Tambellup C. R. Hearne, Station House, Tambellup TOODYAY ...... Town Hall, Toodyay ... . I :H TuesJay m ~ach K. Somcr ~. T11o<.lyay E. j. Wroth, Toodyay month, 8 p.m . TRAYNING · Y ELBENI Trayning ...... Every 4th Sunday P. Smceton, T rayning J. \V. Pattcrson, Traynin1: VICTORIA PARK . .. Memorial H all, Salford St. ~rd Friday, 8 p.m. H . Nicol, 35 Miller Street, J. Mathews, 21 Esperance Victoria Park Street, Victoria WUBIN .. Park .. .. . Wubin Hall Lost Saturday, 8 p.m., b1· A. B. Dinnie, Bunun-: T. Bailey, Wubin monthly WEST LEEDERVILLE · Town Hall. Cambridge 2nd Monday. 7.30 p.m. H. j. lngle, 2:!3 WEMBLEY Cam· H . J. Hains, 97 Blencowc Street, Leedcrvill~ bridge Street, W cmbky Street, West YEALERING ...... Comm'I Leederville Hotel, V catering 3rd Saturday, 8 p.m . . A. Kclly. Yealerint: W. Dawes, Ycalering YORK ...... 2nd Tuesday. alt. month ~ Colin Thorn, York Chas. B. Vincent, York YOUANMI ...... Y ouanmi Hotel ...... I

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