Many POWs Killed When Prison Ship Torpedoed Off Greece
Ex prisoners of war led by Private Bob Oldes of Maryborough recount a torpedoed prison ship off the Greek coast. The vessel carried Australians New Zealanders and Englishmen. many were killed or wounded. Survivors describe two torpedoes striking the ship and chaotic rescue attempts amid heavy shelling.
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Hyndreds
el Alamein
Greece
Pte
Bob Oldes
Maryborough
Brisbane
Fragmented diary glimpses from distant campaigns arise
A garbled account mentions Australians and western forces in a tense march with references to Gurghiards, Montgomeny, Atwerienne, and Hazamelsure. The text hints at distances and locations such as 134 miles, with scattered names and phrases implying a wartime or exploratory setting, but details are largely indecipherable.
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Tron
Montgomeny
Grand Welcome By City Crowds In Brisbane
A large Brisbane crowd greeted former premier and visiting dignitaries with heavy cheering as they rode through city streets. Reported chaos near the Post Office and tight lanes showed the festive push, while Red Cross volunteers and hospital officials prepared for related ceremonies and hospital visits.
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Brisbane
Rupert
Wien
Anettier Sbadtang
Yale
Dagrion
Nace
Suiemal
Queensland
Vinnve Shinthe
Allan Red Cross
Rane
Europe
Foshara
Bass Met
Pensions Rise Bill in Favour of Pensioners
A government bill expanding pension benefits and targeted relief sailed through the legislature amid debate on cost and administration. Supporters hailed the measure as easing living costs for retirees, while opponents warned of funding strains and implementation challenges.
How's The Old Home Suburb First Meeting
Acting Premise Mr Hanlon greeted a former Italian resident with relatives on FarnbarG Road. Prison camp thoughts returned home as he spoke to Mr Hanlon, joined by W J Elliott, scholarship committee member of Whoce Creek State School, discussing natives and Bris ele welcomed.
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Talian
Farnbarg Road
Yaar
Law
Enill
Hanlon Wight
Hanson
Waleorvad
W. J. Elliott
Whoce Creek
Taner
Brisele
Australian forces break Japanese foothold on Bougainville
In Bougainville, the Third Australian Division launched two drives along the Bain Road cutting off large Japanese garden areas and breaching defenses east of the Hari River. Reports mention heavy artillery and advances supported by infantry as Australian troops push toward strategic positions.
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Elbourne
Bain Road
Hari River
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Ng Tigkeane
Ausiemlat
Ieee Kidd
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Rive
Batis Eworata
Soldier Bill Amendment Stirs War Debate at Parliament
The report details intense parliamentary debate over a soldier bill amendment with factions led by Mr Fadden and Mr Daly. Officials discuss penalties, border policies, and national security as calls rise for a revised amendment, while regional leaders push for clear constitutional limits and relief measures for wartime impacts.
Hero Dead Soon After M C Winning Son Killed in Action
The Daneley family of Kangaroo Point received word that Lieut A R Daneley A L F was killed in New Guinea on June 6 after being awarded the Military Cross. The report notes a long illness and prior service, with details of the family and mentions a nurse and several named individuals in connection with the event.
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R. Daneley
Kengaroo Point
New Gainea
Ian Yen
Boneley
bin Owen
bin Owen Uy Rain On Ulput Waneley
Muerte
Tin
Marie
Isim Tonnowomoa
Lelia
Fragmented OCR report on franchise probe and tribunal actions
Disjointed notes describe a tribunal meeting about franchise investigations under the Mile Act, naming Collis Malan and others and referencing authorities, hearings, and possible orders. The text also mentions a sergeant, patrol details, and various locations, but is largely garbled and uncertain.
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Tribunal
Vers Heiday
Collis
tt-Comnell
Ion Fratienters
Aowoumba Toschel
Bouin
Motoring Controls Lifted Amid War Powers Review
An Australian automobile committee outlines moves to revoke several wartime motor restrictions as the Commonwealth Regul Advisory Committee considers lifting controls. The draft plan discusses revoking restrictions on vehicle sales and related renewals, with focus on relaxation of prohibitions under wartime powers.
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Australian Automobile Association
Commonwealth Regul Advisory Committee
Petra ix
Jtoval Automobile
Chu Ot
Suvemetanich
Cate A
Siu
Niatik
Angry Senate Scenes On Preference Debate
Angry scenes dominated the Senate as debate over a preference provision stalled progress. The dispatch notes opposition figures, mentions of posturings by Mr Small Adee and Fall Fone, plus references to re employment and penalties, against a backdrop of order restrictions and potential amendments.
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Polige
Sity
Liveure
Lan Ranatasy
Ieee
Fall
Small
Ubi Ganera
Iit
Rayne
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