End of Italy debated in British press dispatch
December 25 report from London outlines American sources predicting the end of Italy within two or three months. It cites a Daily Mail piece discussing Italy’s potential surrender and shifting alliances as Allied operations near Sollum. The piece notes German and Italian positions, with Brigades on alert and supply lines stressed.
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Daily Mail
Badaglia
Kiridia
Oualy
Sollum
Victor
Daily Telegraph
Tlalien
Britain
Tremans
Asura
Thousands of Planes A Day From Car Works Report
A chaotic wartime dispatch cites rapid aircraft production targets and industrial mobilization. It notes arson rumors, labor, and fuel shortages alongside Allied strategic claims, with references to Italy Romania Greece and Rome. The report contrasts mechanized output with fuel and rationing pressures.
Ballymore Bus Decision Awaited
City Council awaits a decision from the Railway Commission on extending East Brisbane Island School hi acevice. Representatives conferred but no announcement yet. A member of the commission was mentioned as part of the process.
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Sranapary
Brisbuie
Idlal School
Acevice
Ainymare
Rruil
Mminiaion
Fran
Masion
Cabinet Refuses Reinstatement in McRae Case
Fragmented report notes Cabinet denial of reinstatement for Police Sergeant McRae amid jury findings and court actions. References to disciplinary review, chief secretary recommendation, and ongoing difficulties in the McRae divorce and police panel discussions.
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McRae
Child Paralysis Doctor Advises Mothers Amid Outbreak
Reported guidance from a Deputy Director of Health authorities details precautions to prevent infant paralysis. Dr Coffey and colleagues warn against unsafe home practices, urging mothers to avoid risky stimuli and exposure. The outbreak shows 162 cases, with two recent fatalities. infections spread across Queenslane since July, including several in New Park, highlighting ongoing public health measures and restricted gatherings.
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Yiurdvant
Healuh Navs
Coffey
Alweys
Liew
Sirsbane
Taf Coffey
Bern ‘Ijroguhouse
Wie
Brecnutin
New Park
Queenslane
Menzies May Visit London Amid War Coalition Talks
Fragmented report discusses Prime Minister Menzies and British policy. Mentions potential London visit, wartime cabinet strains, and upheaval in Franco-British relations with Australia and France under pressure.
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Mr. Menzies
London
Rke, Mondey
Wmrenal Petai
Menalea
Wareing
Hitler
Deere
Australia
Merlie
Admiral Duran
Han Ny
Inquest Details After Truck Hits Cow in Maryborough
A Maryborough inquest reports a truck struck a cow and a man died. The accident occurred on a rural road near Glace, with witnesses recounting events as police and investigators gathered evidence. Detective Sergeant T E Soper led the inquiry, naming William Gallagher, a 37 year old moulder, among those involved or affected. The hearing outlined the sequence from the crash to the discovery of the victim and noted the driver’s confusion at the scene.
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Lot
Laalle Stonard
Alawewas
Guine
Moraud
Coula
Mansige
ADM
Wimeone
Walter
Fen Goremoy
da Murray Bowers
Woontha
William — Gallagher
Derloainty
T. E
Wharf Disputes Inquiry Body in Sydney
The Chief Justice of the Federal Arbitrary Court Seorme Beeby announced a plan noting 1200 men in strike at a Sydney wharf dispute. The inquiry considered price concerns and beer costs while urging representatives to reduce tensions. An emergency committee was formed to report and plan, with continued meetings and public notices referenced.
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Sydney
Federal Arbitrary Court
Seorme Beeby
Cnet
Monta
Ana Ide DE Rani
Neers
Chriataons
Otter
Tians
Welkmronk
Federation
Thers
Shakharoour
Helensburgh
Discipline In New Zealand Without Lash
Fragmentary note discusses discipline in New Zealand, noting ineffectual punishment. Readable parts reference educational or colonial authorities and unclear details. The text shows garbled wording about discipline practices and potential reforms without concrete events or outcomes.
One-Foot Fall Kills Man as Boy Escapes from 80 Feet
A man died after a 80 foot fall while a 14 year old boy survived. Police and ambulance crews rescued a frightened bystander and began investigations into the incident at the scene. The report notes a ceiling collapse and a perilous fall, with responders aiding the injured and securing the area.
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Sydney Munoay
John Wara
Penge
North Bendi
Ben
Tucker Faxin
Millarwere
Alans Aie
Anoeks
Kwerkmian Ai Binigowiahy
Heinen
Petey Sand
Pillwnier
Basel
Firemen battle blaze at rubber gas works
A fire emergency broke out at the Rubber Gas Works as crews responded to a blaze. Firefighters worked through the incident with efforts focused on containment and protecting nearby facilities.
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Piiemen
Onic AunRian
He Ae Rubber Gas Works
Belry
Enfield pistol factory planned in Sydney for £25,000
A Sydney site is to host a new armament plant costing £25,000 for Enfield six chamber revolvers. The project aims at full production in four months, with 42 machine operations and 80 tool types. The factory will be part of wartime munitions expansion to supply Army Navy and Air Force.
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Tning
Sydney
ALF
New South Wales
Arm
Navy
Air Force
Byltian
Australia
Oryaniaatiog
Imora Livan
Howbre Auto Cultivators
Dance permits granted for hotel and stage shows
A local licensing board approved permits for dancing and liquor at hotels and hotels hall venues. The action covered ballroom and staging areas with conditions on financing and amendments to existing licenses. Several named individuals and a council member noted the approvals and the expected changes take effect in December.
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Sesalon
William Guilbereor
Kiniabelle Hole
Conianguiia
Campbell
Primioes
Gemiaruaysa
Ning
Wisgedor_saergeant
Planning For Post-War Reconstruction
Canberra reports completion of plans to create a Postal Reconstruction Division within Labour and National Service. Experts from the Tasmanian Government and others will assist. a ten day ministerial review outlines timelines for postwar economic adjustment and a framework for government-industry cooperation. The Labour Department will coordinate, with involvement from commerce and manufacturing chambers as needed.
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Canberra
Department of Labour and National Service
AmalsiQl
Formivision
Embaimad
Emmy
Wef Homie ‘Advisa
WR. Walker
Ins Labour
Roland Wilwin
Walker
TOF Seveer
Holt
Immedinis
Alviso
Eurane Atericlans Fa
Normal
Wilwetivilien
Willy Anast
Vinde
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Berka
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Austral Motors Pty, Limited
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