Australia Eyes Mass Production of Synthetic Rubber
Australia studies rapid synthetic rubber production within 20 months with a pilot plant in six months. Technological Museum officials and CSIR scientists discuss carbide derived rubber, guayule potential in Canberra and South Australia, and natural rubber sources amid efforts to secure a domestic synthetic rubber industry.
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Australia
Ajr Penfold
Technological Museum
Bo 1. Dilekson
The
Coune For Scientific and Industrial Research
Guayule
Saddest Hong Kong Procession Described in Field Report
Extracts from an article recount a US citizen and others describing the Christmas Eve march of captives from the Repulse Bay Hotel under Japanese guard. They detail torture, killings, and civilians subjected to bayonet jabs, rapes, and mass deportations as Allied troops surrendered.
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Hongkong
Evening Post
Philippines
Our
Repulse Bay
Sumphc
Andrew Shields
Skong
Mark Young
Mark Pooh
Aberdeen
Canton Dives
Jmnd
Ior
Home Guard
Hongkong Island
Sir Mark Young
Ministerial Social Clarifications Weaken The Writer’s Image
A garbled note suggests ministers and War Department wives and social editors discuss fashion writers. The piece hints at a cautious shift in government stance on cultural writers and a hoped smoother path for policy.
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Dedman Claris Ts
Trade Rand
Yo Weams
Ose
Infant Health Notes Progress for a Growing Baby
Sister M Mickelinn discusses monthly progress for a baby at 8 to 12 months, focusing on eating and sleeping foundations, bowel and bladder control, growth changes, and guiding habits. Emphasizes playtime routines, safe environments, bottle weaning, and development of chewing, mobility, and safe handling.
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Haley
Jared
Mark Twain A Dog And Three Dollars
A fragmentary recount of Mark Twain involving a dog, a three dollar price, and a moral dilemma. The narrator recalls Swinton’s faith and a poignant scene in a hotel lobby where a dog is offered for sale. The tale centers on honesty and value in a quirky encounter with a dog and its plausible owner.
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Swinton
Mites
Generala
Roxy
Hiss
Uog
Owsler
Purson
World War Split Families Reunited by Sydney Records
Hundreds of families from the Far East and Malaya scattered worldwide after the war may find relatives through records compiled in Sydney by the Malayan Research Bureau. Honorary director Mrs. C. G. Howell says the project, supported by the War East Welfare Auxiliary, aims to locate evacuees and map missing spouses and children.
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Far East
Malaya
Sydney
The
Malayan Research
C. G. Howell
Straite Settlement
Mr. Howell
Singapore
Roger Dolbey
Burney
Dolbes
Casthereagh
Answers To Quiz The Imdies and Milans Press Freedom Speech
A fragmented quiz page lists items including a Milan speech demanding free press for Zola and references to The Imdies and Tara Poland. Other lines mention cold winds on the French Riviera and Arsenal.
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Milan
Une
Zola
Loar
T. Tara
Poland
French Riviera
Arsenal
Shire Chief Kicks Himself at NSW Meeting
An obscure NSW council meeting report centers on Councillor E Spiece and Oberon council while a country road obstruction is noted. The fragment references a president’s car and an odd exchange between characters Angel and Fin. The text shows garbled OCR with names and localities partially unreadable.
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Wee Me
S. McPhillamy
E. Spiece
Sara
Hys Tres
New South Wales
Wartime Cookery Substitutes Guide From The University Union
Wartime cookery notes offer substitutes to stretch scarce ingredients. Tips include using potatoes, margarine, flour, and dried herbs with careful preparation, plus methods to extend rations during shortages.
Tips to Preserve Rubber Items
Readers are advised on simple rules to extend rubber life. Key tips include storing rubber in a dark place, keeping items clean, and avoiding contact with oils solvents or fats. Regularly air and inspect items, and dry thoroughly before storage.
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Chenst
Drukop Rubber
Amtratia
C. Doewra Dilight
Ail Atil
Doewrt
Untitled text fragment about an influenza attack and aftermath
Readable lines describe illness and aftermath, mentioning influenza effects and names like William, Bendavbes, and Pin Pin. The text mixes garbled phrases, warnings, and potential public notices without clear event details or dates.
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Canberra
South Australia
Mexico
America
Arizona
New Mexico
California
Texas
Acre
Moreton Bay
Port Jackson
Otter
Botanic Gardens
Japs ‘Tortur
Presen
Minister's Social
Infant Health
BR. M. Mickelinn
Mark Twain
Leciols
Nios
India
New Zealand
South Africa
Great Britain
Ein
Baby
A.V. Rhodes & CO
Mouatt Street
Fremantle
Weel Committee
Melbourne
Shire Chief
Migel Xu
Angel No
Fin
Sydney University Union
Osborne
Pollard
Youngs
Christian Associati
Heahs
Thinkarte de Witte
Hampton Hardware Pty. Ltd
Wellington ST
West Perth
Teme Comment
Pam Hotawere
Ncan
Auarry Lanier
Mi Beier
Davey Milas Moncrief
Frask Hurter
Uie
Ioan
Holaru
Sarah
Pool Petroleum
Who Petroleum Company of Australia Pty. Ltd
Mhantic Union Oe Company
Australian Motorials Petrol Company Limited
Caltex Limited
Caltex Queensland Proprietary Limited
Independent
Ort Industries Pty, Limited
Tuddepenitent Qi Industries Pty
Lib Neptune Oil Company Proprietary Limited
Commonwealth Oil Refineries Limited
Shell Company of Australia
Jacnum Oil Company Proprietary Limited
Umder
National
Serveny
Titsarhnee Penciayts
Pont Brands
Menibitity
Peenofey
UPTV
Wallie
Stort
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Noack Fumigator
Perth
Dalgety & CO. Ltd
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