Bomber flies from Melbourne to Brisbane in record time
A Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber, assembled in Australia, completed an 850 mile non stop flight from Melbourne to Brisbane in 3 hours 12 minutes breaking all records. Two men were detained in Townsville in connection with a murder case involving Chee Wat him, age 30 or so.
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Kingaroy Air School Ready in October
The article notes Kingaroy Air School aiming to commence operations in October with new training facilities, water supply works near Taabings Village, and plans for civil use. It mentions defense-related projects and air field safety, plus a NSW-built fast motor boat for sea defense and the recruitment of women for the Womens Australian Auxiliary Air Force with interviews and standards.
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Taabings
Jon Toney
Vriurdie
Wie
Norman
Wright
Giilmbe Boatbullies
Defence Department
Ender Sea
Diane
RAAP
Two Queenslanders Awarded Bravery Medals in War Service
Two Queenslanders have been awarded bravery medals for valor in battle. Corporal Gordon Otway Smithers and Sapper Madinins were cited for conspicuous gallantry during an assault near Tobruk, directing fire and rescuing wounded teammates under heavy enemy fire. The awarding event followed a briefing at Army headquarters in the Middle East.
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Weeraitang
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Brisbane
Ocean
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Eversi
Travary
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Mt. Spender
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Armatrong
Militia Entry Blocked at Exhibit After Officials Probe
Disjointed report notes mistreatment attempts at a show last night where militiamen were barred from entry. Officials say exclusion stemmed from security concerns and a navy garrison presence. Guards, military police, and concession staff intervened as carriages and attendees dispersed. Several left on leave amid confusion and scuffles.
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RRA
Ty Inter
Pir
Ategyi
ALF
Navy
Ani
Mintie
Enlistment Pact Fulfilled Amid Turmoil at Cite Hall
A muddled 19th century report describes Fulfilled Pact to Enlist amid crowds at Cite Hall. Names such as Kerr, Speke, Mey de Be Snarkes, Aubigny appear in a cryptic list with references to Mont and WALA. The prose notes a approaching loom of events and a fire in Biren, leaving many details unclear.
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Cite Hall
Ant Kerr
Joh Bral
Mont
Harts
Jemea i. Speke
Exndins
Mey de
Wala
Aubigny
Velguly
Aronk
Tleworth
Anna
Grey Street
Scully Bribane
Harromby
Gwen Street
Lutwyette Road
Windsor
Blosk Wood Street
Toombul
Wan Dane
MRC
South Brisbane
Brooker Street
Bowen
Bills
Rovertree
City
River
Terrace
South Briere
Geelong Avene
Holland
Park
Marrow Street
Palrfierd Road
Outston Park
Halbow Streel
Sandgate Way
Honeth Brodie Biren
Big Military Parade At Show Today
A large parade is planned this afternoon featuring Army troops and Allied units. Officers and governors will attend as dismounted troops, vehicles, and artillery display at the oval, with theRhine salute and a final salute by high officials.
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Semmes
Hitabane
Beli
Molor vAhieles
Arwader G.V. Moriarty
Tom
Rhine
Henindemeuder
Rte
Commare iMajor-Cieneens
Durcoot
Aurommuns
Garvihon Brigade
Volunters Defence Corps
Fone Guards
Alt Porre
Hhem
AL Arillery
Redbank
Lorrien
Nat
Ole Jonny
Missed Ship Notice From Onlookers At Sea
Fragmentary OCR describes sailors missing after a vessel failure with names like Seamer J and Calherison. Authorities mention Water Police and onboard crew attempting rescue but indicate the ship is not shown and details are unclear.
Old Boys in Services Acknowledged by Southport School
The Old Southportians Association reports many former pupils have joined war service. At the annual meeting Archbis hop Warts spoke after a dinner. Colonel Nimmo and other officers were noted as supporters of the school fund and wartime relief efforts.
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Southport
Inora-Ahidente
Sou Nbert
Vie Old Southpartians Association
A. A. Campetl
RM. Nimmo
Obituary notices for George Alexander and wife in Brisbane papers
Obituary notice reports George Alexander and a wife or woman figure dying on Monday at an unspecified age with mentions of Brisbane births and numerous family ties. Additional lines reference a former secretary role at Toowoomba Agricultural Society and Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce, plus a list of relatives and titles across Queensland.
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MR Or Wemenes
Nimive
Brisbane
Charters ‘Towers
Cuibs
Wid Rockhampion
Bea
Xanarphiy Buen
Phinsit
Arasbaga Cape Ain
I Murphy
National Gane
Ausgalnaia
Fiat Atp
George
Algeander Lenin
Fupwanmon
Bseerelaeyab
Cailiom Fai
Oeary Waa
Ie Toowoomba
Clutaus Oyu) Agricultural Society
Kopit's Appeal Quashed in Murder Case Ruling
The New South Wales Court of Appeal ruled Kopit's appeal vexatious and refused admission to the hearing. Kopit sought to contest a life sentence for the Bundaberg mail train murder of Harold Edwin Speerine, arguing inability to present legal aid and witness evidence.
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Suhich
Thei Fmurder
Harold Edwin Speerine
Bundaberg
Whee
Kopli
Melbourne
Rine Court
Bence
Alee
Uhic
Monthe Macrossaut
Mountine Webb
Kaplt
Maerchant
Juallee
Dougles
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Philn
Mint O'Driscoll
Dynevor Bunyip Search Party Report
A misread fragment describes a search party for Dynevor Bunyip near Lake Lienevne with mentions of Mr. Gs and a chairman of a council. The text is garbled and unreliable, but implies a community effort and a plan to search about a location with several unnamed persons involved.
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Lienevne
Wales
Phargoindudahy
Hirabane
Entchinei
Gooet
Westttn Granier
Double Striker Matchbox Return Hinted By Official
A parliamentary committee heard that wartime matchboxes with branding on one edge may reappear in Australia. Official McCarthy described a modified compound enabling cooling without heat, noting stockpiles and hoarding concerns while authorities prepare regulatory steps.
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Postwar Brisbane Muddle Points To Food and Labor Tensions
Amid chaotic notes from Marerba and Brisbane, references surface to emergency suppliers and ration controls under Marine Security Regulations. Mentions of coal workers wage demands, industrial court actions, and scheduled demonstrations near Blackall Longreach Winton and other towns reflect rising labor and supply pressures in a unsettled period. References to envelopes, paper waste, and import issues hint at wartime austerity shaping daily life and governance.
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Bcan
Brinoaur
Coat Workers” and Llantermens
Brisbane Onl
Trol
Sherp
Plow
Blackall
Longreach
Winton Tees
Wie Jilin
Crete
Bread bakers strike disrupts supplies and talks planned
Amid a bread supply scare, operative bakers’ strike prompted dispatch of comments by the Trades and Labour Council as union members debate extending work stoppages. Officials expect arrangements to resume normal bread distribution within two days as discussions continue on union demands and supplier cooperation.
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Tredes and Labour Council
Transport Worker’ Union
Mamufar
Queensland
Mtr
Dorff
Sininidorff
Weisbane
Heindortz
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Poodatutta’ Union
Mthod Aurkey
Tam
Heald
Profiteers Escaping Too Lightly
A debated proposal centers on tightening penalties for profiteering as the Prices Commission seeks stronger powers. Government officials discuss extending enforcement, tougher fines, and quicker court action to curb wartime price manipulation and ensure compliance.
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Winton
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Oakley
Brenda Baking Aeclion
Hemac Ltd
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Bompire Airways
Yesrice ‘Pine Sonmrlay
Mr. Wren
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Marwick
Jpie McCarths
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Wigram Road
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