Referendum Debate Over Yes or No Vote
The Courier-Mail reports on Referendum politics amid party divisions as readers brace for a Yes or No answer. It argues a Yes could centralize postwar powers to Canberra, transferring authority from states and risking national unity, while a No would preserve current Commonwealth limits and state control. Recounts Queenslanders’ skepticism of Canberra’s ability to manage nationwide plans and stresses the need for local knowledge and responsibility.
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Firnshane
Labour
Jondera
Nhen
Curtin
Canberra
CommonWealth
Australia
Wight
Q'ner
Tntre
MUMIA
John Hethering
Normandy
Austral
New Guinea
Leent
Allies Rally Voice in Normandy With Ominous German Losses
July 23 report from Rome mentions Allied shells bombs and bullets pressing Germans in Normandy. Prisoners describe a split within Nazi ranks with some officers tortured by Gestapo while others cling to a belief in eventual victory despite setbacks.
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Norma Ith
Normandy
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Rmany
Norrsien
Gestapo
Better Cloth Needed in Australia Wool Textile Policy
The piece urges the Commonwealth Government to heed the Wool Board and permit larger scale Australian textile manufacture. It argues that better quality, longer lasting fabrics ease clothes rationing and save manpower, while stressing the wool textile industry’s future and public dissatisfaction with current standards.
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Wool Board
Australia
Astralia
Tobruk Siege Echoes in Military History Excerpt
Fragmentary OCR recounts actions of soldiers including Edmondson from NCW and Tebrak brigade during Tobruk battles and broader Desert Warfare. It references bayonet combat, wounds, and heroism in a wartime narrative, noting Ninth and Berenth maion units and Mediterranean theatre.
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Auilitary History Publietion
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Berenth Maion
Britt
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Tansk Fas
Wider Doctor Plan For Schools Urged
A reader argues for universal school immunisation led by doctors to protect children from whooping cough diphtheria measles and smallpox. The writer cites a widow with two sons and urges annual school immunisation plus free vaccination, asserting broader coverage would curb infectious diseases and reduce child illness.
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Stronely
Siege and Battles Mark Desert War and Alamein
Fragmented wartime report recounts Tobruk relief on October 22 and the North Africa campaign through November, detailing Desert War ferocity, famed battles, and Victoria Cross recipients from the UNISTH Division. It notes New Guinea actions, Japanese resistance, and Allied leadership, with mentions of Home Front concerns on health services and rationing.
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Soldiers protest poor care of troops at Brisbane camp
A wartime letter attacks army leave transport for civilians and poor rewards to fighting men. It recalls harsh conditions, demands better support, and urges solidarity with deployed units. The writer mentions ALF and Militia, references early war comforts, and cites ALAMEIN as a pivotal memory.
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Peace and Perseverance in Pursuit of Harmony
Fragmentary writing discusses making peace certain and overcoming difficulties. Mentions a portien, Becca Vaup, and Weertteny Men, with a focus on effort and eventual peace.
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Bam
Heiress Sues For Childs Custody
Heiress Barbra Cary Reventlow seeks custody of her nine year old child, charging her ex spouse Mrs Grant with unfitness and wealth as a motive. The case highlights legal battles over custody amid public attention and financial pressures.
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