World's Biggest Air Battle Over Germany
British bombers and German fighters fought a large aerial clash above Heligoland and Wilhelmshaven with 80 to 100 planes in action. German defenses attempted to break the British wing formation as heavy gunfire and sorties followed, ending with many losses on both sides and the British reporting gallantry amid fierce combat.
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London
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Wilkins
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Femnaining
Arms Seized in Raid on Dublin Fort
In Phoenix Park Dublin on Saturday night Republican Army raiders seized arms ammunition and equipment from a military fort. Officials say about 50 raiders participated and four men were arrested after overpowering guards. The incident occurred as the gate was opened by a civilian with a letter to a commander.
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London
Ory
Phoenix Park
Rrs Republican Army
Usilies
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Amy
Registration Order for Ages 19 20 for Home Defence
Melbourne report outlines compulsory home defence training registration for two age groups born between July 1 1919 and December 31 1915 and those born in 1920 who are British subjects residents of Australia for six months. Eligible inhabitants must register in January or February under penalties for false statements. Major Coleman notes medical and service exemptions and that certain groups such as naval air forces and police may be affected.
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Southern Command
Major Coleman
Australis
Australia
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Iareita Auaraians
Tegiavesec
Neha TV
Lne
Penatien
Colnman
Mir Betha
Commonwealth Students
Coliest
Arwone
Cava
Fine Day In City With Showers On Coast
Weather report notes a fine day in the city while showers are likely on the coast. Hine is cloudy at times with southeasterly winds. Queensland coast sees a few showers and scattered thunderstorms. Darling Downs mostly fine with isolated thunderstorms and southeasterly winds.
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Trelay
Queensland
Darling Downs
Nine rescued after Sandgate Bay capsize in squall
A perilous sea incident off Sandgate Beach Sunday afternoon left nine youths and adults clinging to an upturned sailing boat for about an hour. Jean Page 17 and another youth were treated for immersion. the group was rescued by a West Bay coastguard crew and brought to shore at Sandgate.
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Sandgate
Sanday
Tabon
Genrral
Jean Page
Albion Road
Wine
Seamen Adrift In Bay Near Bribie Island
A crew of four washed ashore at Bribie Island after spending time at sea then rowing to Woody Point. They were picked up by a motor boat but no sign of the boat by 10 am led to a tow back. Police later reported the men were exhausted and adrift aboard a sashed vessel.
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Bribie
Woody Point
Ati van Sr
Tel
Dubie Island
The Dark Invader Revealed in German Secret Service
A dramatic excerpt notes Germany’s mid Atlantic sabotage and spy efforts during the Great War. It cites Captain Yranz von Rintelen and a sensational account of hidden acts against Allied shipping and open sources, highlighting the dark cloak of wartime espionage.
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Germany
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Atlantic
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Secret Service
Finnish agents report Arctic battles with heavy casualties
A London routed war bulletin claims two Russian battalions destroyed near the Arctic frontier. It cites hundreds of tanks and aircraft damaged or captured, with thousands killed or wounded and many prisoners taken. The report emphasizes Russian defeats and Finnish advances with large, unclear casualty figures.
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London
Aglajary
Dom Thivayarv
Rusia
Emi Watts
Wwe
Hit Run Car Kills Girl In Brisbane Suburb
A hit run crash in Dengon Hoard Street Dengon near Sandgate Brisbane killed a ten year old girl and injured others. Police launched an intensive hunt for the driver while reporting the Weekend Holiday tragedy ending lives and drawing swift police action across Queensland and New South Wales.
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Albert
Broest
Burkitt
General Hospital
Christmas Babies Reported At Hospital In Quiet Day
A garbled hospital note describes four Christmas births amid a quiet holiday. It mentions the Duchess of Windsor and coordinated French ambulance work, noting little sight of newborns or visitors as the hospital observes its Christmas routine.
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Presen
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Sir Henry Guillet Injured in Car Collision
Sir Henry Guillet, minister for Westernal Affairs, injured Monday when his car collided with a vehicle carrying two women near his country home. He suffered a sprained ankle and bruises. The two women were hospitalized with lacerations and shock. Guillet will be home for a few days.
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H. Gullett
Henry Guillet
Glenburn
Melbourne
Hence Gullet
Australian Awarded D.S.O for Sinking U Boat
An Australian commander and Royal Australian Navy crew earned the Distinguished Service Order for a submarine attack during wartime. The award followed successful operations against a German U boat, with praise for leadership and convoy protection actions in the Atlantic theatre.
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Stree
Hi K
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England
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