Raid and shipping strike off Sorong Harbour in Dutch New Guinea
Friday raid destroyed 50 Japanese aircraft with MacArthur’s HQ reporting two 3000-ton freighters sunk, three smaller vessels destroyed, two 1500-ton cargo ships wrecked, and six fishing boats damaged. Japanese losses included fighters and one bomber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorong
Dutch New Guinea
MacArthur
Merthontinen
Trak
Owe
Phiceplore Gromer
Duceube
UNC
Bublondaland
Enue
Siendy
Nura
Prat MacArthur
Bila
Silent War Over Pacific Front Patrols Near New Britain
Report describes air and surface actions by American and Japanese forces around the New Britain area including an attack on a Japanese convoy, aerial dogfights near Wake Island, and a US bomber engagement with enemy ships. Mentions troop movements and command notes, with references to officers and missing personnel.
Meat Storage and Government Changes Reported
Fragmented OCR notes discuss extra meat storage provisions and a 400000 plan. Mentions of the Meat Controller, Commonweal, and shifts in governance to manage onion and meat stocks. References individuals like Sunnern and Shinpinie, with implications for wartime supply and procurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uinne
Sunners
Fae
Sunk Barge Off Aru Islands Amid Shipping Disruptions
An inland and sea traffic note describes a barge sinking near the Aru Islands causing further consideration of severe rail cuts and regional transport disruptions. The report mentions government officials and a minister commenting on transparency and ongoing discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aru Islands
Unclear fragmentary text from a historical page segment
Fragmented OCR text mentions family travel and names in a garbled form. No clear event, date, location, or identifiable entities are readable enough to summarize facts.
City launches rat drive with heavy rubbish haul
City undertakes a council campaign to clean up rat see in the heart of the city. Eight trucks remove large loads of rubbish and building waste. Officials warn the program will continue to curb infestations and improve public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie ‘Council
of Pre
Woman Murder in City Laneway
Doris May Roberts, 34, a housemaid, was found murdered in a city laneway near McLeod's Bookshop on Elizabeth Street. Police recovered signs of violence including facial injuries and strangling marks, with two local youths seen in the area and a possibility she was dragged into the lane. Authorities investigate whether a motor vehicle involvement occurred and if the assault followed a confrontation near the bookshop. Probers note the body displayed extensive trauma and there were early indications of an attempt to conceal the crime, as investigators search for a second suspect sighted near the crime scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris May Roberts
Joide House
McLeod's Bookshop
Elizabeth Street
Wwe
Caiteno
Imieavourin
Neestan
Army Views Differ On Shoe Buying Policy Debate
An inquiry into military footwear policy reveals conflicting views between officers and supply chiefs over civilian retailer access and unit needs. The discussion cites shortages, requests for winter gear, and impacts on operations, followed by a note that traffic accidents in Brisbane rose last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Woman Juror Challenged in Criminal Sittings
A juror, a woman, faced challenge as criminal sittings opened before Mr Justice Maab yesterday. The discussion touched on her suitability amid remarks about attire and behavior, with the court noting the mix of genders and formal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maabfieldesterday
Garret
Soldiers share in houses under war housing plan
A wartime policy in Queensland aims to allocate most new houses to servicemen and their dependents. Officials say about 80 percent should be set aside for service members, with the rest available to veterans and civilians. An inquiry was suggested into extra costs in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queansiana
Ehvinna
Mtr
Brice
Commonwealth
Drernbatien
Canberra
Bruce TC
Servicenyet
Solar
Mambera
Luwlane
Enion
FADDEN QUESTIONS CAMPAIGN COSTS IN AUSTRALIA
Fadden questions campaign funding costs as Canberra debates the federal government’s refurched campaign. ACUNIE Shutt ir Porde aid could alter Gut fect. Mr Puridert said to-day neither Acting Prime Minister nor the Attorney General De Evatt had acknowledged letters challenging Forde and De Vail to respond to the claim open about money. Rolls close in July as enrolment for the division rises. Secretary item for enrolment warns delays may occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Country Party
Puridert
Atiiss
Genera
de. Evatt
Forde
de. Vail
Rome
Mme Money
Powers debated to ease labour limits in dairy sector
Government officials discussed expanding labor powers in dairying to boost output. Affected agencies reviewed manning allocations and potential statewide releases, with a target of freeing 11 000 workers from service duties. Some states showed only modest responses while others resisted changes amid union pressures and industrial control concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mian
Toy Felewae
Bower
Fond Controler
Cme
Pathe
Hese Pelee
Hein
Dairying council eyes rapid expansion to lift production
Amid rising morale in the dairying industry the council urged immediate action to boost output. Food control targets a total milk production of 1900 million gallons to meet needs, with plans for expanded production above prewar levels and broader use of machinery pools and labour measures to overcome shortages and sustain supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirth
Satan
Australia First Inquiry Opens Amid War Internment Debates
The inquiry into internment and release during wartime began under National Security provisions. Justice Clyne presiding heard evidence from Army intelligence and New South Wales police about political detainees linked to Australia First, with testimony on conceptual motives, possible sabotage plans, and factional alignments. Witnesses noted overseas connections, military involvement, and the potential impact on public order as discussions focused on validity and scope of internments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twe Deai
Army Intelligence
Cornty
New South Wales
Dovey
K.C
Justice Clyneob
China Looks to Settle Its Place in World Affairs
A report on Chinese efforts to shape international influence after years of conflict. Discussion notes the Consul General for China in Melbourne, visits by officials, and aims to foster friendship with Australia. The piece highlights intellectual regard for China and plans to engage in cultural exchanges and diplomacy, including a forthcoming address by a Chinese guest at Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Melsbane
Br. Bt
Miniater
Daxeln
Atal
Ana Courc
Benrine
Bays
Kipling
Ini Gunberra
Br Hau Mo
Ua Fe
Meating of the Chine Society
Kennan
Special Holiday Foy Regulation and Factoriy Workers
National Lenin realistion employees in factories faced special holiday rules amended by Mr Holloway. Regulation changes would affect wartime civl work payments and observance. The text notes uncertainty about which employees were affected and the practical enforceability amid adapting duties and payrolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenin Realiistion
Thornney
Amis
Tabor
Holloway
Police Denials in Pyjama Case From Melbourne Trial
police deny during the Melbourne hearing that Antonio Agostini was forced to drink whiskey and water under duress with threats of hanging. The case centers on alleged statements tied to the murder inquiry and the reliability of confessions linked to Agostini, who claims no whiskey or coercion occurred. The trial continues with legal arguments over admissibility and the prosecution’s pursuit of the alleged admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Antonio Agostini
N.5.w
MacKay
Urtice Lowe
Couyr
Agostini
Ttalian Walter
Shale
Paela
Puslo Bel
Plans for Meeting Call on Railways
Unclear draft notes describe a meeting plan on railways with references to places and officials. The text mentions a state cabinet and ministerial discussions but lacks coherent details or complete names.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nuveeyato
Strane
Sane
Trallana
Une
Benutorte
Baker
Astanade
Trice
B. Coles
Allee Speinige
Wewak
Eelor
Sydous
Nindale Bay
Beyih
Tomarde
Blake Island
Cominekor
Santa
Kittyhawks
Albin
Avatraslans
Perdon White
Hws
Ivan ‘Wlenen
Tysigae Nenine
Emma
Wit Fk Fone
Fohvraruinittoe
the Flaald
Br Dagine
Lael Enix
Mir Bacca
Gene Mambers
Adi ‘Sire the Reat
Rm Eaeres
Wea
Yeamsport
Elie Linug Veeoce
Geom
Coaposiot
Mplokis Elam
Imediately
Peveve
Linka
Toni Maikorr Vilage
Mip
Thtersfp
An Paaengers End
Guinea
Chinows
Big
Setae
Hany
Ehret
ASPRO
Raul
Seer Lee As
City Laneway
Turnin Ie Stele
Ainunelal
Manulwetsers
Sralia
Baokwear
Lner
Elosinh
Oan
Stich
Eliim
United Blairs
Soni
United Kingdom
Maine
Stade
Kouni
Australia
First Inquiry
ACG
Stonyri
William
WCU
Japan
Ueibiwe
Spolley
Belictioy
Trym New South, Welen
Vicia Wien
Ise
iMurrshy
Airech
Maren
Corsmund
Te Mavenirn Heer
Laurenne Prede
Fisk Burn
Lenayg Albert
Uvd- Mims
Cenningham Quirke
Newey Wrakouer
Ubemena
Wenterny
Jendery
Wolke
R Dover
Desu
Fett
Huu
Tear
M. L. Tuan
Albury
Agostiul
Agostint
Sas
Heath
Auoent
Hanes
Pongo
Vormatty Abu Hlnl
Mackey
Liatte
Sabin
Bonues
UltAdramine
Ube
Keyl Ona
Grentz
Uirerall
Fim Iie
Sl i
Alent
Wien Ifemariy
Jabarone
Allenee
Olin
Eign” Cay
Rover
Americas
Ues
Haersqpbras
Charters Towers
Cara
Tre
Une Aimericana
Etenwawets
Gabrieli Vir
Boyn
Wille Fevin
Millthey
Ely Gondines
raDsouren
Celina
Port Minster
Wriston
Cabiney
Aden
Ua Ap Woonsite Realy
Sale
Witp Woonsine
Virginia
Bay War Savings Certificater
Sf National
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!