Survivors recount voyage and mutiny at New Caledonia
A fragmented account details a perilous 1805 voyage to New Caledonia aboard a French ship. Survivors describe mutiny and capture, the crew's harsh ordeal, confinement on the rock, and eventual aid and transportation to safety, amid conflicting reports of losses and recoveries.
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Luntra
Phos
Aews
USDA
Eae
Aiamiers
Quesnel
Bnet
Here
Tnms
Ieemyoess
Remy Wrlava
Mey
Owen
Haisted
New Caledonia
Wilfrovty
vMs Amaalth
SNH
Howie
Ana Ancomante
Annry
Bakers Strike at Brisbane Proves Abortive
Friday conference of parties to the bakers strike, presided by the Premier, failed to reach a settlement. Demands now include eight o clock start, six war loading, and an extra seven shillings for dough makers. City remains nearly breadless.
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Brisbane
Invasion Near Port? Allied Forces Report Movements
A fragmented war update notes Allied merchantmen outrun, incoming reinforcements, and fleet concentrations at Mediterranean ports. Reports describe several ships and units arriving, with actions in the Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters and Allied port dispositions amid the ongoing conflict.
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Brite Tre Star Curtlers
Atlantic
Tili United Pres
West Battle For
Tonkin
baTe Minos Hoon
Maying
Great Allied Bombing Offensive Marks New Air Strikes
The Great Allied bombing offensive dropped over 1300 tons of bombs on Italy, Sardinia, Sicily and Pantellaria, setting a North African record. Fortresses struck Leghorn on April 28, damaging a major Italian oil refinery. Messina, Sicily, is described as barely recognizable by a Popolo d Italia correspondent.
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London
Italy
Sardinia
Sicily
Pantellavia
Leghorn
Messina
The
Popol d Italia
Squeals From The Nazis About Bombing Raids
London reports the German press and radio denounce British and American raids. Bomber Chief Harries calls raids child’s play next to future operations. German cultural shrines destroyed are listed. The Ruhr battle is praised as making last month the most successful bombing period and guiding future manpower economy.
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London
Thurssay
Marshall Harrie
Gartans
R.A.F
Zero hour in the Mediterranean tolls in Allied shuttles
London reports intense air raids over weeks as zero hour nears in the Mediterranean. Axis bulletins acknowledge Allied air attacks and massive convoys moving through Gibraltar while Italian news admits heavy devastation and hints at still greater actions to come.
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London
Mediterranean
Axis
Gibraltar
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