Inquiry Into Commonwealth censorship under judicial inquiry
The report says the censorship inquiry shifts to Chief Justice Sir William Webb who will supervise and report to the Prime Minister. It notes the interim report caused public amazement and that Abbott refused to sign. The Prime Minister ordered limits on departmental requisitions and demands a timely, public judicial inquiry with no delay.
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Qurennland
Wiliam Webb
William* Webb
Abbott
Wiamnon
Prime Ministeer
Inge
Pasite
Best Value In Housing In Queensland War Homes Debate
State Minister Bruce warns against rising war housing costs under the federal plan. Advances Corporation cites about £800 per home and questions what £600 will buy. NSW Housing Commission notes competition and modern conveniences to cut costs and suggests Queensland adopt similar design improvements and economies.
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Mr. Bruce
Queensland
Advancen Corporation
Jim
Miothads
Houwen
Mimi Rooma
Otumpa
New South Wales Housing Commission
New South
Chindit Head Looks to Australian Officers for Burma Help
July 24 report quotes Major General Lentaigne, leader of Chindit airborne commandos in Burma, seeking 30 to 40 volunteer Australian officers with suitable aptitude to assist jungle operations. He notes strong leadership and urges quick decision as Allied forces rely on skilled personnel in the front lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuinoir
Lentaigne
Wingate
Chindity Airborne Commandos
Burma
Canentini
Britain
Alvan Wincery
World War II Chindits Behind Japanese Lines
Major-General Lentalgne praises the Chindits for valuable work behind enemy lines. He notes raids on communications and attacks that disrupt Japanese lines, while acknowledging gaps in overall effectiveness and the need to press on with operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lentalgne
Reconciling Allied Views On Poland
London broadcasts report Britain continues its stance on Poland, maintaining recognition of the Polish government in London and the Polish National Committee. The Foreign Office notes differing Allied views while urging unity on Poland policy amid cautious military and social considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
London
Mir
Rune
Britain
Tandonsnet
Polis
Unclear wartime report on evacuation training and medical aid
A fragmented account describes military operations, rescue efforts, and medical evacuation training. It mentions fighters, volunteers, and improvised methods to move the wounded, with references to jungle conditions, river crossings, and airstrip setup. Names, places, and exact dates are obscured by the garbled text.
Battle near Hengyang reported as Japanese advance
A dispatch from Chungking notes Japanese forces skirting Hengyang in Hunan province as Chinese troops withdraw and attempt to regroup. The report claims Japanese shelling of Chinese positions east of Liling and indicates several positions were struck amid continuing combat reports.
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Hengyang
New York
Hina ‘Province
Appenia
Chungking
Jane
Liling
Death of Shah of Persia In London July 20
AAP reports the Shah of Persia died in London today after a life of exile and political turmoil. The late ruler, who abdicated his throne amid internal struggles, was married to the sister of the King of Belgium and had connections with European royalty.
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Shah OF
Persia
London
Ben
Puri
Johennes
Sinter
Bepdl
Raerieh
Dogs Find Landmines in Training
Fragmentary wartime note reports dogs trained by United Stores Army special service detecting buried mines. War Department recounts dogs locating traps with care and incident of some dogs killed or injured. text is garbled with unclear names and places.
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Ashington
United Stores
Army Eptelaliate
War Department
Dogre
Moly
Public Schools for All Planned Expansion and Funding
Government plans widening access to public schools with focus on equal opportunity, extending educational facilities, and establishing more institutions. Proposals include increased funding, standardized entrance exams, and expansion to serve boys and girls across regions. Officials emphasize equitable growth to raise literacy and educational standards nationwide.
Readers Letters Demand Better Support for Soldiers
A fragmented letter set urges more government aid and weniger civilian support for military personnel. The writer criticizes substandard discounts and train services while calling for stronger benefits, work on the waterfront, and fair treatment of service members in urban areas.
Fragmentary War Report From Obscured Front
Fragmented OCR text describes invasion movement across a peninsula toward Penang and Singapore with vague references to Japan, Australia, coastlines, and tanks. The jumbled lines show unclear actions, evasive phrases, and scattered military terms without coherent details or verifiable events.
Lost Eighth Division in Malaya and Crete Guerillas
An Allied account recalls the fate of the Eight Army’s lost division in Malaya and Crete. Survivors, scattered guerrillas, and remnants endure amid jungle fighting and allied withdrawals as Allied commands recount the long return to battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mane Tyx
Malaya
Peninsula
Sion
Crete
Noel
Montha
Une
Sommand
Uliening
Iuogie
Nanalul Hich
Australia
Aries Nega
Brien Waellia
Aren
Valor and defense at a perilous siege in Bluff Bay
Fragmented OCR recounts a fierce battle as Allied and Japanese forces clash on a contested front. It highlights a renewed attempt to breach lines, heavy air and ground bombardment, and the valor of Colonel Charles Grove Winners and Australian units defending strategic positions near Singapore.
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Charles Grove
AnGorsan Hawara
Print-Gulon
Bingepore
Pinta
Roma Hack
West Yk Lowe
Tantana
Atincie
G.P.O
Brisbane
Furine
Fiene Ay Gat
Mlb
Anne
Australian retreat advice echoes in jungle siege report
Fragmented account describes Allied actions around a Japanese perimeter. A British war correspondent cites Australian Major General Gordon Bennett advising not to retreat but to fight through siege lines and push for an organized breakout.
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Lawrence Trapey
Gordon Bennett Ajune
Bennett
Tor Aurralla
Genera Bennett
Castile
Japs May Adopt New War Plans During Pacific War Talks
New York reports statements from the Chief of Staff in Washington with Admiral Halsey present, noting that despite the Mariana and Philippine occupations the Japanese can move between Burma and the mainland. Casualties in the Mariana, Marianas, and other battles are listed with totals and prisoners. The article covers U.S. and British assessments, future timing of wartime events, and remarks on military and aviation matters from various officials.
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New York
Lee Jelena Fron
Halaey
Mariana
Mar
Forrestat
Balpan
Youndee
Wiready
Intertea
Xajoat
Guam
Vas
Monde
Uy Atmani
Elaine Tron Nok
Marianas
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