Nestor Fights After Bombardment On Disaster at Sea
The skipper and Percy Hicks recount the wrecked Nestor after an aerial bombardment. Amid exploding mines and sinking engines, crew struggled to save lives as boats and hulls buckled, with Hobart, Sydney, and Melbourne figures noted among the survivors and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Hicks
Thames
Ratvlen
MBIA
Crete
Abkincon
Hobart
SNS
Port’ Melbourne
Melbourne
U.S. tennis star Mary Brower visits Adelaide club
The American Red Cross club hosts US women’s singles champion Mary Brower during a Adelaide exhibition. The event features table tennis and billiards, with dining and living facilities described as modern and well appointed. Brower screens for the Independence Day function upcoming on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary K. Brower
United Sinton
Hrishonne
American Red Cross UK
Mise Browne
Yordeis
Uae
Iran
United
Conlie
Argeent
Amertiny Club
Buiabaie
Seronitte
Suetralia
Encaten
Adelaide
Binet
Nis Davishly
Cea
Ruthie Phi
Lowe Toric
Rhe Ciih
Work Corps Pay Pleases Unions In Civil Construction
A fragmented report notes that the Works Council and building trades unions support pay for civil construction workers aligning with 40 hour weeks and eight hour days. The secretary Ai GUM Bowen and Mr Dawson urge members to back the effort as part of the war mobilization, aiming for full 100 percent support for the war effort against fascism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allind” Works Council
Helier Tha
Hullaine
Ai Gum Bowen
Aera
Dawson
Foselom
Stray Stock Impounded As Traffic Hazard
City officials reported reduced stock impounds after a May count showed fewer loose animals than in April. The health forum addressed safety concerns and instructed keepers to lock animals and prevent roaming to protect Brown area traffic.
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Cornell
Ata
Howard Lola
Comnell
Esti
Governor General Lora Gowrie visits Queensland units
The Governor General Lora Gowrie attended by Squadron Leader 8 and 9 inspected military units in Queensland. The Premier Forgan Smith traveled south after a cabinet meeting. Federal Opposition Leader Mr. Fadden planned to attend the War Advisory Council in Canberra. Life membership of the historical society of land was conferred on Mr H. S. Ling. June was Brisbane’s warmest on record for 40 years. An Easter Monday wages case was heard by the Industrial Court regarding holiday pay.
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Lora
Land Wa
Tollywng
Victoria
Industrial Court
Medr
Farking
Tor Heh
Gordon
Maxi Trate
Turnleh Ing
Wiliam Brown
Larking
MM. Miller
Wwa
U S Troops Describe States Interview Series and War Era Scenes
Interview excerpts from U S troops recounts a States series exploring home front life and combat memories. Names such as Ledbetter and references to Tennessee forest landscapes like the Great Smoky Mountains appear among reminiscences of Bible school scenes, regional industries, and wartime roles amid a broader World War II context.
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U.S
Sali
Naval Keniaeur
York
Atie State
Great Smoky Mountains
Tellico
Plains
Gms Neusty
Mnefou
Mivate ‘Ledbetter
State Bodies Shipping Aid State Bodies Shipping Aid
A report from Melbourne outlines committees formed to expedite night labour and cargo loading in Australian ports. Key figures include Director of Transport, Major Stubby, and chairmen from each state with executive members and directors appointed to advise on port operations and logistics.
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Melbourne
Kenaay
MOWIN
Benin
Queensland
Bey Pharma i We Heid
A.V. Payer
Reedy
Meimbe
Moat
Cnlonel
J. i Clayton
Mess
Gof
Milengil
Birkuienay
SOU
Australia
Mrvarm
MO Allewin Selalenii BH
Stevens
Zoning Expert Plans War Time Community Planning
A Royal Australian Air Force zoning expert will assist postwar planning in Brisbane suburbs. He will begin work in early June on aligning land use, housing, and utilities for civilian communities. The director of planning and the Bureau of Industry oversee the effort, aiming to support mass housing and strategic layouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A.A.F
RAAB
Tariveri
Queensland
AE Trudvster
Aervive
Beard
Tie Denweunent
Wat
Neale
Wis
Emin Clark
Palm
Offleey
Herbetswell Kudvlen
Pening
Brisbane
Gresandl Bureau of Industry
U.S. Army Honors Safe Driving Achievement
Private Boger received the U S Army Safe Driving Award from Colonel Jeffrey Galwey in a ceremony attended by officers and enlisted personnel. The inscription read Safe Drives 9000 files U S A Fathers of Australia. Boger will be credited with three days of leave for reducing motor vehicle accidents as per policy 10F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cami Putnam
John
Wnoffrey Galwey
U.S.A
Australia
Boger
Clothing Ration For Sugar Mill Workers Fails
The Queenland Deputy Director of Rationing said that no ration leave for sugar mill workers was issued by Army authorities. The control committee chairman and district officials were asked to devise a special ration book system. Applicants must present a certificate signed by the chief examiner or district secretary to meet immediate needs of the men.
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AuKar Milix Endelds
Queéneland Depuy
Mtr
Cochran
Exne
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Overells
Len Cardigan
Suena Mic
Wifant
Wainy Rilke Prefon
Tatant
Tatan
Antance
Cole Embruleerr
Nestor
Theatin
Denny
Akippey Thade
Works Corps
Lewis
Akios
Toutamen
Harriton
Cevere
R.A.N
Andiveloerd
Austentia
Ain
Wieereall
Algun
Anton
Shipping Aid
U.S. Army
Isugar
T. C. Beirne (Pty.) Ltd
W. Price
Swami
L Power
Cultynd
Sane
the Valley
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