Lucas Works Heroic Output Highlights War Production
The article details Joseph Lucas Limited wartime output for British aircraft and armaments. It lists 20,000 gun turrets for Halifax and Lancaster aircraft, 12,500 wing sets for Spitfires, 35,000 wiring sets, 100,000 engine generators, and millions of parts including magnetos, shells, primers, and Sten gun components. It notes two Lucas factories contributed to Rolls Royce Derwent turbine parts and extensive battlefield equipment. The piece emphasizes sustained production under bombing and the Russians' demand for batteries.
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B.B.C
British Empire
Midland
Birmingham
Coventry
Joseph Lucas
Lucas
Rolls Royce
Browning
Britain
Admiralty
Russia
Royal Navy
Untouched Pearl Beds Threatened by War
Old Broome residents say the pearl industry has been idle since the war began. Even before the conflict, raids by Japanese forces in Australian waters threatened pearling. Pearlers estimate thousands of tons of mother of pearl shell remain in beds that have lain untouched for years.
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Broome
West Australia
West Australian boxing card ends with Jose over Hawkins in close bout
Boxing night at the W A C A grounds featured Ron Jose from Victoria beating Joe Hawkins of Geraldton on points in a hard ten rounder. Preliminary wins included Jack Garside over Mick Callaghan, Peter Liderious over Bert Lockyer by technical KO, and Murray Jones stopping Chuck Wilson in four rounds.
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W.A.C.A
Ron Jose
Victoria
Joe Hawkins
Geraldton
Jose
Hawkins
J. R. K. MacMillan
Jack Garside
Mick Callaghan
Peter Liderious
Bert Lockyer
BBC Overseas Shortwave Extracts In Talks And Comments
A collection of BBC overseas shortwave transmissions presents talks and commentaries on international affairs. The items reflect various perspectives from correspondents and analysts, offering brief insights into global events and policy debates.
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BBC
Indians Help Relieve Delicate Situation in Serchio Valley
In a BBC overseas talk Dr. F. Karaka notes the Indian Division arrived in the Serchio Valley to relieve a tense moment. The locals felt secure with Indian presence and wept as they departed, a spontaneous compliment to the troops.
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Serchio
Mark Clark
Dr. F. Karaka
BBC
India
United Nations Assembly Opens in Westminster Hall
The article reports on an historic meeting marking the opening of the United Nations General Assembly in Westminster Hall. Prime Minister Attlee described a spirit of urgency, practicality, and cooperation that mirrored the Preparatory Commission and warned against pessimistic views of peace, noting the UN's aims and the lesson from the League of Nations. It also covers a cease fire report from Chungking and context on China’s role and history in the world order.
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United Nations General Assembly
Westminster Hall
Attlea
Preparatory Commission
Britain
League of Nations
United Nations Organisation
U.N.O
Chungking
Manchuria
China
Republic of Asia
Australia
Japan
Manchukuo
The Indivisible Twins and their Remarkable Life
The article recounts Chang and Eng, the original Siamese twins born 1811 near Bangkok, who separated legally as individuals yet remained joined. It covers their abduction to Boston and Europe, marriages to separate wives, large families, financial ups and downs, and eventual deaths, noting an autopsy could find no cause for Eng's death.
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Chang
Fug
Xosity
Chang and
Eng
Bangkok
Lin
Boston
England
Europe
Royal College of Surgeons
London
Warry
Larnum
New York City
North Carolina
Chan
Adelaide Yeats
Sarah Yeates
Ene
Unlucky Mascots and Quarantine Battles in Australia
The Army journal Salt notes Australian soldiers tried to bring home many animals since the war with Japan but failed due to quarantine limits and arriving ships. After World War I, pets carried rabies and foot and mouth disease to England, risks Australia still guards against with strict quarantine methods.
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Japan
Army
Australia
England
Postwar Pars and Industrial Shifts Reported
A postwar disease with 60 percent mortality appears in the United States with pneumonia like symptoms and no protection from penicillin or sulfa drugs. Quarantine stops spread while factories expand conditions for workers including showers and cafe service. Britain eyes full output of 8400 cars weekly by April and 500000 cars for the year to curb prices. two German factories boast new typewriters and synthetic fibers improving wear resistance.
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U.S.A
Sydney
Britain
Perlon
Advertising Notice Mentioning Local Paper
The notice informs advertisers to reference the paper in their campaigns and provides contact details for booking space. It emphasizes consistent branding and deadlines for upcoming editions.
Public Notice on Drink Habit Support Method
Public notice describes a modern method to curb liquor desire and mentions discreet provision. It notes an almost instantaneous result and invites letter requests to P O Box 54 Purth for further information.
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BBC Overseas
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Donald Green
Amsterdam
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Tae Ee
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