Allied Air Raids Target Markham and Salamaua Areas
Allied bombers struck inland villages at the Markham and near the river heads in north-west New Guinea over Sunday, destroying buildings and starting fires. The prior day raids hit the Salamaua base, setting fires around the town and aerodrome as ground forces supported by air attacked enemy positions and supply trails from Buigap to Pimple Hill near Mubo.
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Markham
U Rivera
North-west New Guinea
Madeng
Lac
Salamaua
Buigap
Pimple Hill
Mubo Village
Allies Renew Air Offensive in the Mediterranean Theater
Allied air forces reopen the major bombing effort against Axis bases in the Mediterranean. Repeated raids hit Naples marshalling yards and docks while American bombers struck two eastern Greece airfields burning hangars and planes. Revelations of new strikes also target Reggio.
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London
Big ‘Air
Beace
Mediterranean
Rieltingien
Naples
Marshalling Yarde
Greece
Reggio
Soviet Bombers Hit Orel On Saturday Night Frontline
On the Russian front Soviet bombers heavily attacked Orel on Saturday night. A Moscow communique reported hand to hand fighting in the Karelia sector where three fortified heights were captured and held against repeated enemy counterattacks.
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London
Orel
Moscow
Karelia
Parliament Appropriation Bill for War Funds in Australia
Federal Parliament in Canberra on Tuesday passed an Appropriation Bill authorising twenty million pounds for war purposes and two loan bills covering all charges.
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Canberra
Government to Acquire Tobacco Crop
Canberra reports Mr. Scully announced the Commonwealth Government contemplates acquiring the tobacco crop. He said the current method of pressing tobacco leaf is unsatisfactory and, if allowed to continue, would defeat the aim to secure growers.
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Canberra
Scully
Commonwealth
Federal elections in Canberra May Be Postponed
Australian report notes ministers hint at delaying federal elections and states polling day to be either August 21 or August 28. Details indicate uncertainty about the exact date and potential government action.
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Canberra
Notable Allied Aircraft in War Service
In early years of conflict Allied nations developed aircraft types for war service. Notable among these were the Betta Short Sunderland flying boat and the American Catalina. They served with valour in maritime patrols and long range bombing, notably Catalina crews with the WAAF. The Catalina played a key role in long night bombing and patrols, including feats over the Coral Sea region and the Arctic. A Catalina crew led by Lieutenant Bader detected a Japanese fleet over C Orill Bay, aiding decisive actions.
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Yougreas
Hueremacy
Tom
Lowut
Catalina
WAAF
Astralia
Babia
Aline Bay
D. Bader
New South Wallen
India
India To Veteran Cutatlay
Tvtliant
Arctic Circle
Atlantic
Stor Lenthos
Anne
Guy Weil
Noother
Tno
Guime Sturtron
Hoxton
Stein Ness
Vie Letoy Saher
Renee Ea
Women's Welfare Drive in Bowen War Shelter Plans
A public meeting opened to Bowen women on Thursday at 11 o'clock to discuss making up children's clothing from salvaged materials. Mr Campbell of Labour and Employment outlined aims under Civil Defence welfare, thanked by Labour Minister Z A Pole, and urged immediate action to prepare garments and essentials for youths, women, and families affected by wartime shortages.
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Howen
Antforma
Imade
John Camabell
Womanu
AIG
W. A. C. Michael
Me. Campbell
Manny
Olf -Mulfaryar
Porplesmont Miniter
Poleax
Civil Defence
Bowen
Manny Ware Tata
Homers
Netton
Militars
airNhorltten
Ieeenmantition
Cammbell
rinKas
Jiin
Tay
Eli Hnawe
York
PJ. Higetun
Yartome Howe
Yartome Howe Unipateteen
Atrecte
Atentine
Porto
Vavinns
Mompeatie Science Schooln
Pelmary
Japan
Emento
Mice Sli
Mir. Campbell
Aloe
Fragmented remarks on Australian music and tensions abroad
A garbled and partial text discusses Australian music, international exposure, and attitudes toward nationality. It references Frieda visiting Adelaide, Australia’s cultural influence, and debates about citizens abroad. The passage mixes quotes about talent, examinations, and public sentiment with stray references to Europe and Europe’s and Australia’s roles.
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Wettin
Landon
Cetodren
Wank
Chawpholl
Wien
Antonio
Sayeas
Ina
Romana
Qld
Boy Scouts
Powitton
Janie Wiksand
Sun Contenty
Salmlon
Organiantlan
Lunivtyucitors
Planiat
Tynan
Friedaumm
Kore
Friedaun
Adelaide
Taltane
Anstrailunn
Australia
Bat
Europe
MF Knoe
AeNel
Britain
Malta
Valetta
Dept. Tuformation
Uhotu
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