Army reshuffles place A L F officers in top posts
A leaked War Cabinet list outlines promotions and assigns senior army roles across the A L F and allied units. Major generals Rankin and Clewes are mentioned among senior appointments with expected shifts into home defense posts. The document notes promotions to major-general and possible retirements or reassignment as the war cabinet considers defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonde
Tre
Mickie East
Australia
Tunnmibunter
Mimiim Giener
Drake Arackman
Sraladantis Tavisian
Harrison -Eaimagnelan
Argontenr
Murriniay
Rankin
Senate
Dunia E Eiteté
Oy Sinker
Aluee
Illian
Flying AIF start to new year stalled by staffing strain
A report by Director-General of Recruiting Lt-Col H W Whitfield reviews December enlistments to the Australian Imperial Force and warns that recruiting pressure must not ease. The article traces enlistments, medical exams, and trainee allocations, noting ongoing mobilization needs and ongoing training demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.I.F
H.W Whitfield
Staggered theatre hours likely soon
A garbled report hints at changes to theatre hours and potential penalties related to misreporting or noncompliance. It mentions venues, possible penalties, and officials, but the fragmentary text omits clear names, dates, and locations. The item appears to outline policy shifts and enforcement actions affecting performance schedules.
Manila Shipping Held Up in Brisbane War Tangle
Two American businessmen, E. M. Grimm and G. Simmie, stranded in Brisbane after landing unexpectedly while visiting the Philippines. They left a thriving Manila shipping firm to travel to the United States. War fears and Japanese threats loom, with talk of reparations, reprisals, and broader maritime disruption as U S and Allied interests face danger in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Brisba
Messrs. E. M. Grimm
G. Simmie
Brisbane
Philippine Islands
United St
Tamara
Wmv
Wehrle
Pip Wilbe
Tae
Pers
Cebu
Chiviam
Fangneans
Welitine Ansiritiais
Philtunian
Sennrinen
Mt Simmie
Nyanion
Wong
Tiana Ailtough
Gailhion Pais
Amatien
Goondiwindi's Fine Record in Local Rally Crowds
Fractured readable lines describe Goondiwindi events with tangled names and timelines. The piece mentions residents, rallies, and attempts to recount a past performance or record with frustrated references and a figure around five hundred.
Fragmented WWII theatre notes and names in British report
A garbled OCR style chronicle lists military figures and places from World War II, mentioning units, campaigns, and battles. It names officers such as Murray and Claws, references Tobruk and Greece, and notes assignments, vacancies, and relocations across multiple theaters with scattered place names and dates. The fragmentary text preserves strong entities like Tobruk, Greece, and the Brigadier, with many unclear or partial phrases surrounding them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Robbie Wigudier
Bunelmg
Ted Rabie
Noel Tar
Ehingee Liptay Cen
Fary Cole
Anne Thresh
Tobruk
Derea
Ales
Davey Artieres
Greece
Murray
Miners Threat to Cease Work at Cessnock
In Sydney reports a threat by coal miners at Cessnock to halt work, tied to tensions with union officials and a protest over wages and conditions. The dispute spans several collieries with main actions anticipated, as miners consider industrial measures and leadership addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cessnock
Sydney
Thiestia
Dari
Brown
Abermuth
Ware
Eton
Confusion Over Federal Offer To Mr Justice Webb
A Canberra controversy arose over a federal offer to Mr Justice Webb. Prime Minister and Queensland leader statements indicated the government left acceptance to his Honour. A new effort was announced as authorities pursue a resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Webb
Thea
Fyne
Nt Nowy
Ule Weds
Canberra
Comneta
ENE Ni
Webb
Coniae
Ceunel
Uaeine
Monta Fe
Bessie
Beales
Makia
Ion Minboiinin
Curtin Erases Uneasy Feeling in New Year Message
Sydney dispatch reports Mr Hughes praising Curtin for removing the uneasy sense that Australia’s empire status was secondary. The exchange follows Curtin’s New Year address as political maneuvering and wartime considerations dominate public discourse across Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin
Hughes
Sydney
Empire
Swindlers Operating Share Buyers Warned
A local warning outlines swindlers targeting share buyers. The report notes criminals posing as legitimate brokers have been active in Vietoria and New South Wim, pressuring victims into risky investments. Authorities caution readers to verify names and seek trusted advice before transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietoria
New South
New Year’s Eve Donts and Odd Traditions
A fragmentary note mentions warnings for New Year’s Eve including odd phrases and unfamiliar terms. The garbled text hints at customs or ideograms connected with a festive night, but lacks clear details, names, or places to identify specific events or people.
Electrified Fence Fatality Shocks Town
A local incident ends in death when a charged fence electrocutes a man amid a valentines event. Authorities report the victim was identified as Mr Stewarts, with family present at the hospital. The scene occurred near a residence where a limb and power line were involved. Police are investigating the tragic accident.
Boots and Shoes Dearer in Coming Year
A fragmented report hints at rising costs for boots and shoes in the near future. It mentions leather supplies and manufacturing delays, with scattered references to departments, police, and Christmas staffing, suggesting broader economic pressure on footwear production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wales
Jerry
Time Keeping and Regulation Changes at Civic Mall
A fragmented notice describes adjusting a master clock, moving a clock in a civic mall, and timing impacts. It notes a three quarter hour window to complete the change and mentions services at Five Civ Mall and a civilian manager overseeing the operation. The text references clocks, regulation compliance, and sale items related to the civic space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pune
Sale
Vie Alieratione
Tatiate Aa Flie
Missing Two Men At Noosa Heads
Two men are reported missing at Noosa Heads during an incident near Gympie. Eyewitnesses describe rough seas and a possible return to shore failed. rescue teams search the area as authorities coordinate efforts and provide updates on the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noosa Heads
66 P.C. HOLIDAY CAR CUT OVER LOGAN TOLL BRIDGE
A garbled report notes a holiday car incident near Logan Toll Bridge on the Pali Highway. It mentions tolls, a high traffic moment, and comparisons to prior periods, with unclear figures and names due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.C
Logan Toll Bridge
Logat
Pali
Neiner Fa
Mt. Rivers
Sng
Smnd
Also Mentioned on This Page
A.lf
Enlist Marine
ATP
Peemnen
Medteditie 4
Samtorad Belive
Chirophuire A
Wosellorn Kaira
Scepevaia
Eugosas
Sumi
Rane
Nash Lay
Vibe
ALR
Tate
Pegi
Pnanstion
Ang
Asia
Halle Lee
Guinea-Papua
Goondiwindi
Alesseh
Mats Bey
Counell
Suezin
Mt Ind
Jide
Petey
Emma
Bardia Tair
Major Cameron
M.H.R
Consiellonn
Guy Hay Ahielne
Iainkles
Crase
Guiaiy Huon
Gilliesahig
Imi
Ie Hiborisinem
AIR Force
Esday
THE
Courier-Mail
Mr Thughes
Toe
Austin
Abbas
Uliiel
Pawel
Aiiaek
Navy
Teale
Miles Winans
Alan Wietralas
Cate
Seevien Aliaien
Stu
Coundi
Austria
Doty Mall
Car
SaMnunt Te
Malepore
Ramprigat
Juan
Chutelill
Pays Moral
Lve
Wien
Prive Wien
Talline
Valentin
Alan
Simenes
Virginia
Gympie
Gympie Truth Office
Muncey
Mick
Fineesiuner Dlaning
Sinen
Banay Wiemie
Soni Baal Eee
Virginia Cigarettes
Niscaat CT
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!