Freeing War Prisoners From Japanese Held at Toqandin
MacArthur's headquarters announced the release of 021 prisoners of war held by Japan yesterday. The group includes 462 Sikhs and several Americana Australana Tinteh Chi hose Filipinas Moles and Ceecho- Kyoke. Most were freed at Toqandin, with Australians and Americans among the liberated. The Sikhs and others had been captured by the Japanese at Singapore and fed as loyal troops by the Japs. They described harrowing tales of their captivity and enemy atrocities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Australana
Tinteh
Filipinas
ToQandin
Jip
Singapore
Unclear historic air incursions and landings Partial report
A fragmented report notes Allied air warfare extending to northwest of Australia and attacks on Schouten Islands, Dutch New Guinea, Wewak, Hatsweinet, and Rabaul. Casualty figures claim 4,000 killed and 214 prisoners, with mentions of further attacks on Ka vieng and other targets.
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Hollandig
Altape
Alliennenin
Australia
Schouten
Dutch New Guinea
Wewak
Hatsweinet
Rabaul
Kavieng
Allied pushes advance on Adriatic coast and Maiella
Heuters writes from Allied HQ in Italy that forces push forward closely behind the retreating Tenth Army on the Adriatic coast. Allies widen gains around Afonte Maiella while Vichy Radio reports a violent offensive by the Eighth Army in the Adriatic sector.
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London
Heuters
Allied
Italy
Anays
Tenth Army
Adrian
Afonte Maiella
Vichy
Eighth Army
Adriatic
Sebastapol Falls to Soviet Forces
London reports Sebastopol fallen to Ruslan after three weeks of fighting. German quarters foresee a new Allied drive and a renewed Soviet push as the Red Army nears the Balkan front in the campaign against Hitler's Europe.
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London
Sebastapol
Moscow
Sebastopol
Hitler
Europe
Red Army
Balkan
Pacific
Allied Air Commanders Launch Prolonged European Rail Campaign
British and Allied air fleets target railways in six European nations in a sustained 24 hour assault. Heavy bombers from Italy hit Budapest yards feeding the German eastern front, as operations aim to soften Europe for invasion.
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London
Thorsday
Hitler
Europe
France
Belgium
Germany
Italy
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Budapest
Home brew beer crackdown warned by lawmakers
A Melbourne report states that future law will not excuse home brewers. Prosecutions will target anyone manufacturing or possessing home brew. Senat or Keane warned that strict action would occur even if beer was for domestic use and no eile evidence existed. Some batches contained about 2 percent proof spirit from standard recipes under Commonwealth Beer Act provisions.
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Melbovernel —Spaerame
Terao
Ducl
Keane
Forde Announces Reorganization Of VNC Reserve Forces
Acting Prime Minister Mr. Forde announced that larger sections of the VNC will be placed on 4 reserve rolls before July 31 under Allied command. Reserve members may retain rifles and limited ammunition for practice and parades, while the corps remains intact for potential active training.
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Wotl
Arene
Forde
VNC
Corps
Bowen Town Band Minutes of a Busy Committee Meeting
The Bowen Town Band committee welcomed delegates from the Waterside Workers Federation. Mr. Darwen reported band activities, finances showed receipts of £2 18s 4d, and plans included repairs via Grice Ltd Brisbane. Elections, rule revisions, and requests for brass instruments and subsidy inquiries were discussed. Weather data and schedule entries for May 6 to May 18 were noted.
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Thesiday Jay
Messrs. W. Mackie
Chirmanay
Durwen
Dreger
Guidup
Thicker
Kes
Shardiow
Talbot
Hoberte
Rodney
Guldup
Committee Os
Waterside Workers Federation
Minntex
Nnil
J. J. Darney
Fox
Cokevena
Balt
Grice'y Ltd
Brisbane
Tomy Hern
Brariteme Bel
Mr. Roberts
Darwen
Mesara
Messix
Talbot and
Goldup
Amleu
Attoy
MacKhe
Matley
Gulf Committee
Messie
Galdup
Cigus
Chamberlain
Tresolveg
Mewars
Shardlow
Grice
Victory Loan Rally At Tivoli Theatre Bowes
The second Victory Loan rally organized by the Wirr Loan Campaign Committee in connection with the Victory Loan was held at Tivoli Theatre Bowes on Sunday with poor attendance. Officials praised the front and home front supporters, and pledges totaling £1400 were collected from numerous contributors including Kerr, Lawlor, Shardlow, Meechom, and others, as community singing led by Dr. Levi followed. The event urged citizens to subscribe to Victory Bonds and support the war effort.
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Loan Wir Loan Campaign Committee
Tivol
Bowes
Suminy
Dleping
Ances
Pat Founalee
HSMLA
S. Rawen
W. A
Michael Mayor
Waeces
J. H. Lawlor
Mike
He Reid
Mankin
Bowen
F. Shardiow
FE. Brannelly
Meechom
Wlan
Irena
Bim Kerr
Lgt
G. C. Morsilen
Fred Shardlow
Anallysuong
J. V. Sku
Jaren J. Bridges
G. Archer
J.B. Kelly
Markley
A. Ryle
Hinkle
J. Y Donnell
J.T. Strowbridge
Ryle
Sire
Mrv. G. Chambing
G. MM. Wilton
Lac J. F. Keane
St. Rodgers
Anonymous
Mre
W. M. Shardiow
Cynothia Michael
Aria
We A. Thornsey
Stephani
Avrinides
Teeta
Dr Levi
Atrs. Smith
Fethare
France
Norway
Austin
Turner
Europe
Pacific
Rome
Kort
Grasshoppers
Berlin
Kelly
Moore
Wheeler &H
Telpe
Germay
McCane
Memes Ute
Quinn
Remokis
Canberra rationing enters third year with June changes
In Canberra rationing enters its third year with coupon books expiring June 3 and new books issued June 3 and 4. Eligible holders must present old ration books and identity cards, with special clothing coupons continuing. No manpower form CRT required in June, and certain categories receive augmented allotments under other measures.
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Canberra
Inter
Golden Casket Draw Details Shuffled Across Cities
The Friday draw with Goldens Casket and Bribbank names saw awards spread from S55 VA Comet in Albany Tivermore to Cairns and Brisbane. Comet and Ghee allocations tied to Ipswich Greenhill and Cairns, with Brisbane as a later stage.
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Bribbank
Golden Ucnekoe
Yesteadly
Comet
AL Ale- Ghee
Tivermore
Nia Tapp
Greenhill
Ipswich
Secot
Cairns
Brisbane
Queen's Beach Arbor Day Celebration at Queen's Bench
Queen's Beach Arbor Day Committee congratulated for Arbor Day events at Queen's Bench May celebrations. Gardens and trees were planted including Kennedy palm and Camphor laurels. Volunteers from the Queen's Beach Youth Club aided serving and cleaning up.
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Queen's Beach
Edducation Department
Queensland
Queen's Bench
Kronniik
Mra Ul. Graves
Allison
Mneen
Arthur Dryant
Xall
Puplix
Ulm
First Ladies
Edwards
L. J. Edwards
Popily
Haines
Quieen's Beach
Gatnker
Hull-Scott
Queen’s Beach
James
Blimey
MacArthur
Hlomey Aug
McArthur
Hall Scott
Graven
Allien
Mackay and Hathaway
Rayward
Kennedy
Qeen'’s Beach
Columliies
Sooke
Health minister confirms plan to abolish local hospital upkeep
Brisbane Friday report states Minister for Health Mr. Foley announced the Strife Cabinet will abolish Local Authority pre twepta for hospital upkeep. Debates to be introduced in coming session of Parliament.
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Brisbane
Foley
Bowen Bowling Club Annual Meeting Notes
Bowen Bowling Club held its annual meeting to elect officers and review the year. President Favell retired after two years. new president G. H. Roberts and treasurer Hynittia were named, with ten nominations for five committee seats. The report highlights a poor balance sheet but shows progress and plans for upcoming events and competitions among Associates and bowlers.
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Bowen Bowling Club
Favell
Great Frogens
Slai
H. Roberta
Hynittia
G. E. Kent
See
Deacon
F. Shordiow
Davies
Monsom
Owen
Robinson
G. Rixcell
Snell
J. Ryan
EB. Teitzel
Gillespie
Gorgon
Kelly
Mre
West
Kerrison
F. Tayne
Mra
Mahan
Art. Teltzel
Monk
Ted Strange
Kleeple
Mre Quinn
Paine
Monom
Frahm
Moore
Kent
F. Shordlow
BK. Teltzel
Roden
B. Davies
Leacon
Higgdin
W. Paine
B. Eotha
Brooch
Shordlow
B. Brana
Kewple
F. Parte
Calla
Art Teltzel
Hymns
Burrell
Egan
E. Teitsel
Skloner
Higgins
Giiteaple
J. Webber
A. W. U Election Case Heard In Brisbane
Judge O Mara told the Federal Arbitration Court in Townsville that no decision was yet made on William Beeches Hay s bid to appoint him General Secretary of the Australian Workers Union The hearing continued after fresh evidence and the court adjourned in Townsville with proceedings unresolved.
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Brisbane
Judge O'Mara
Federal Arbitration Court
Wiliam Beeches Hay
Upton
Dodge
Dougherty
Tay
Townsville
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Ngs
H. F
da Witt
Beneft
DeWitts
V.D.C
Bowen Town Band
Suniay
Bieh
Pam
Torsday
A.M
Weiler
AM. Bieh
N. Thorlay
AM. Bly
Handbook OF
the Poultry Farmers Co-Op. Soc. Ltd
RED Comb House
Roma &St
QPEC
Bowen Independent
Hestle
Nestle’s
EHV
NEW Ration Books
Burke
Queen’s Beach School
Hospital Precepteh
Perquire
Hilly
Bowen Sunshine
Gane
Cunty
Fraluo
McMahon
Wkip
Forsythe
Strange
Ekip
Patre
Kerriaan
Webber
Tefltzel
Martin
Bronielly
Mia
E. T. Strange
Collinsville Astates
Direen
J. Forsythe
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