New Caledonia Defends Australian Lifelines in War
Reports describe New Caledonia as vital for Australian defense with its strategic location and mineral wealth. The island’s Home Guard, led by Captain George Disbon, mobilizes to protect lifelines near the front, while American troops reinforce a coordinated defense effort and long-range recognition of Australia’s need for secure supply routes.
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Australia
New Caledonian Home Guard
Weal
Wnt
George Disboin
Ani
Maxi
Dangernuy
Salvage Debate on Brass Nameplates and Parliament Railings
Mr Holmes speaks on salvaged materials in a drive to reuse brass from nameplates and Parliament House railings. The letter to Swirrler-Mall urges firms to paint or salvage and stimulate demand for salvaged items across Springsure Rockhampton and other towns.
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Bare
Holoves
Atain Vanzille
Holmen
Swirrler-Mall
Parliament House
Holmes
Mc. Benley
Holmes Fete Last, Night, To 1 Soiteayour
Springsure
Rockhampton
Buliaberg
Maryborough
Vad
Gympie
Value of private enterprise and progress in industry
The text argues for private enterprise as the force behind national progress and material benefit. It stresses individual initiative, urges glorifying industrial achievement, and calls for aligning private effort with natural need, while acknowledging required improvements to support growth.
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Ald
Rotary Club
Yentera le Esses
Tora Mayer
Fem
Shale Oil Plant Discussed by Officials Across Regions
A contested shale oil project near the ceria ped ax toate oil fields prompts discussion among state and federal authorities. Attendees include Premier Jh Smith, Director of the Bureau, and Queensland University officials.
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Jh Smith
Bute
Givitty Tmkr
Coli Cinek
Pom Te Be Ball
Eom
Extoviston
Queensland
Glark
Ravneer
Mel
Vye
New South Wales
Touth
Clerk
War Crean
Lafion
Induatry
Froress
wellVltien
Gaes'edman
Latour and Brisbane Officials Travel in Storm of Activity
A series of brief movements bind Latour and Brisbane figures to Canberra and Canbern. Senator B Callithe returned from Canbern to Brisbane to discuss federal matters and attend meetings. Mr Foley, Jett Brisbane, and W Riordan travel between Brisbane, Canberra, and India as part of government and party engagements. The Rev HM M Wheller and WH Jackson depart for pariah meetings and Queenstown duty, with Manpower officials at a Melt conference.
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Latour
Mr Foley
Jett Brisbane
Brisbane
Gan
Noribe
Pariah
Pi scRetiah
Flier who sank Jap submarine honored in tribute
An Australian airman named Lieto Hitchcock, credited with sinking a Japanese submarine during the war, is described in a memorial feature. Born in Gevlon, educated locally, and later joining the SAAE before training at Point Cook, he served in Malaya, reportedly near the Khoin border, and died after a brief but storied service. His father works on a plantation, and Hitchcock's family recalls the rapid, perilous path of his wartime duty.
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Rome
Gevlon
Nie Tainer
Eat Hitehtock
Somersat
Ila
Atulf
Bank of New Bouin Wales
Sydney
SAAE
Point Cook
Hitchcock
Evany
Malaya
Khoin Bartapi
Japanese U Boats With Wide Range and Modern Design
A historical view discusses Japanese submarines of 1500 tons and larger, noting their extended range of up to 19000 miles, home-base operations, and diverse types for coastal, mine, and ocean patrols. It references the "midpeta" operational areas near Australia and Sydney, plus notable features such as long-range torpedo armament and high speed.
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Tig
Ohler
Bose
Japan
Auakana
Queensland
Tour’ Lye
Drdnance Aa
Brother Reunited After Twenty Three Years Seek
S M Knyvett learned his brother Francie B Knyvett was alive in Indianapolis after more than 23 years apart. The tale traces wartime service in Boer War and World War I, with a Queensland connection and a memorial note, mentioning Captain Roos Knyvett and a 1018 armistice period.
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S.M
Courier-Mail
Knyvett
Francie B. Knyvett
Indianapolis
U.S.A
United States
Roos Knyvett
Ormer
Seeds On Safe Side Crop Outlook Amid Odd Weather
A fragmented note describes seeds planted thinly with a cautious forecast. Mentions rain risk and garden activity at home, with references to crops, cattle, and pressure related to planting outcomes. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Aellerr
Claus
Nicklin Urges Single Tax Support Amid War Talk
Queensland leaders push for consolidation of revenue under a single tax authority, claiming overwhelming taxpayer support. The proposal, framed as a wartime necessity, would merge federal and state revenue duties, aiming to ease wartime costs and tax dislocation while asserting broad public backing.
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Nichi
Bremen
Fiat
New Tewisialion
Ivalit
Queensland
Svailagle Tate Commonwealth
Une
Segatetion
Sega
Leila
Army plans to seize boats and set collection details
The Army has rearranged measures to immobilise boats and will announce when and where it will collect them. Boat owners should weave or secure their boats with water and ensure seaworthiness, then display their names. Exemption applications go to Victoris Barracks, Southbate, with inquiries to Major LW A. Scott.
War Aids Debate Echoes In Jung Conference
A casual note reports a war aid discussion at a luncheon where Senator Inouye and others commented on postwar policy toward Germany and Japan. Topics included Japan reconstruction, tolerance, and the need to rebuild Allies while addressing antiwar rhetoric.
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Jung
Monster
D. Huish
Lonmug
Antealia
America
Kings Birthday Observances Remake in Commonwealth
A weathered notice from Canberra outlines flag flying and royal birthday observances. It notes flags to be flown Thursday and Monday across Australia and the United Kingdom for the King's birthday. The Australian Government invites public participation in the celebrations and formal dinners hosted by the Governor-General in lieu of prewar levees. A school flag ceremony is mentioned as part of next week's events.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Tie Ming
Nis
Haas
Cheneral
Drundaie Obervances
Wital Ince Ih
Plaga
Police Officer Retired in Broome Ceremony
A local Broome police officer is honored with retirement rites amid a formal ceremony. City officials and fellow officers attend, praising the retiree for years of service and dedication to public safety.
Be Kation Beek Card Notice For Tax Ration
A distorted notice warns residents about identity card timelines and requirements. It mentions Centre Ver and Mallen Bast Tote, ration priority, and potential penalties if actions are delayed. The garbled text references a new Beak event and possible removal of certain aspects from testing, plus implied charges.
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