Curtin vows to stake leadership on coal output drive
In a tense house scene Curtin warned Australian coal miners he would stake his government on expanding coal output. He confronted shortages raised by Sir Frederick Stewart, urging action to end the crisis and keep war needs supplied.
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House of Depresentatives
Mr. Curtin
Coal Miners of
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Commonwealth
Frederick Stewart
Cuttin
Fred- Eee
Atte
Stewart
Duceeini
Willie
Shalom
Coal Miners Strive For Eight Hour Week Amid NSW Crisis
The Sydney labor scene debates restoring an eight hour day though unions face wartime coal shortages. Premier Curtin backs an eighty hour fortnight with five eight hour days for coal production while safety laws must be observed. Central Council orders return to work for some miners with government control of mines proposed to secure supplies.
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Nin Prost
Curtin
New South Wales
Anguatriki
Hiward Tata
Ae Soc
Twa
Willi
He. Goovern
Trent
Iunion Ord
Central Council
Sydney Yestardey
Snuthers
Siojisee Pye Council
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Fokea
Cou
Strultea Unians
Tunianis
Nice Tramine
Nuilene
Iin
Aloe
Miners refuse return as South Coast talks fail
Disorder marked by a split in a federation meeting as miners refuse to return to work despite a conference led by Mr P Lowden and other officials. Talks aimed at directing operations were set for Worlonvone and Wal Tonya with calls for unity amid cake shortages and broader industrial tensions.
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P Lowden
Hunt
Worlonvone
Wal Tonya
Syi
Air Attacks and Moscow Reports From Italy and Frontline War
Moscow and London dispatches detail Allied air raids across Italy with 1300 sorties and ground actions at Cassino while Russian correspondents describe heavy bombardments, German casualties and troop movements. Reports track retreating German positions, immobilized armor, and renewed offensives feeding a broader war narrative.
War era rocket guns in Nazi defense wall raid
Fragmented account describes a WWII action near Harbour Town involving rocket weapons and a misdirected raid. The report mentions Allied ships, trawlers, escorts, and a notable explosion that jolted vessels. Details are unclear but note a unique missile system and ensuing naval disruption.
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Sho Jen
Teatet i
Tony Tor
Itty Dee Arta Horta
Admiralty
Sind
Shige
Sratoh
Bellisiy
Telia
Uni
LOS NEGROS IN OUR HANDS USING AIRSTRIP FIREPOWER
Fragmented wartime report describes operations on Los Negros Island with Momote airfield, airstrip use by Piper Cubs for American artillery, and Japanese defenses at Seindler Harbour. Mentions Navy and infantry actions, bombardments, and reported enemy injuries.
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Los Negros
Seendler Harbour
America
Steuyted
Sen ‘Bibwy
Siielina
Jeni
Sine Tiber
Minister signals talks on Commonwealth Queensland food control
In Canberra on Wednesday the Commerce Minister Scully stated the appointment of a lead control for Queensland is under way. The comment came as negotiations between Commonwealth and State authorities were discussed in the House of Representatives.
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Quater-Mail
T J McCracken
Queensland
Canberra
Fadden
House of Representatives
Scully
Blitz on Railways in France
Allied air forces attacked railway targets across France blasting docks and shipping. Reports say Merlins bombed a large factory as Berlin radio debated the raid’s impact while observers in London and Paris noted smoke over seized facilities and the possible capture of airmen for intelligence.
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Mazel
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A.A.F
iiMed
France
Ohana Wallace
Ween
Wight
RAP Dominion
Allind Spitticen Tye Corman Aghters
Allee
Machin Vere Ing Forteayre From Htwuvird the ‘Fonlon Maral
Tanne
Carev Inn Biutiahters
Aimaen
Herlinery
Berlin
Aix
Aken
Meirdrichatrasse
Potsdamer
Ainta
Plereorten
Day's Loss 2000 Tons in Prograpeane Event
In the daily update a 2000 ton loss is reported amid a sequence of disrupted operations and resumed work at mines including Aberdare Falended and Teamston. The note mentions protection for gear, stalled activity, and expected next steps with limited readable details.
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Edrington
Aberdare
Teamston
Baei
Timor Inquiry and Portuguese Response
The report notes tensions as Portuguese authorities face an inquiry related to Timor with references to Japanese involvement. Officials announce preliminary steps amid calls for a resolution and note government defense of the inquiry.
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Lane
Bortuguese
Invasion Leader Seeks Discipline Amid Turbulent Claims
Fragmentary report discusses an invasion leader urging discipline while alleging misconduct and hidden agendas. It mentions possible cooperation with opposing factions and names unclear figures, signaling tension and calls for restraint amid a volatile power struggle.
Welsh coal strike widens as 760000 workers idle
Across Wales the coal strike spreads rapidly with up to 760,000 idle miners reported as owners and unions clash over wage talks and demands. The National situation prompts government involvement and renewed pressure on both sides to reach a settlement amid broader labor unrest.
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Wales
Ondon
Atrik
Soviet Stand On Poland
The article reports Soviet stance on Poland amid border tension and frontier changes. It notes Allied reactions and Moscow confusion over frontier claims, with mentions of Poland pledges and international mediations affecting the eastern frontier.
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Poland
Britain has produced ninety thousand war planes
Britain’s wartime output reached about 90 000 aircraft mainly combat types from the outbreak of war to the end of a stated period. Officials note the figures as a measure of industrial effort, while observers compare with Allied and American production.
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Britain
London
Toas
Belk Poder Klin
Erne
Cartier
Phe Projetin
Lytton
Thaiptees
Stalara
Bombing of Bangkok Report Shapes Allied Briefing
Fragmentary wire service text reports Bangkok bombardment details and Allied air briefing notes. Unclear names and dates but indicates new developments in Southeast Asia theater and Allied reaction.
Deferred Pay Debate Touches Treasury in Commons
The Australian Parliament debates overdue pay and credit for servicemen as Treasurer Chifley outlines proposed appropriations and amendments. The discussion centers on deferred wages, wartime obligations, and the impact on naval personnel awaiting funding.
97 Awards for Sea Victory
Fragmented text reports awards for a sea victory with names and numbers obscured by OCR errors. Key figures like Wilkes and Seale are mentioned among the confusion, noting a ceremony or recognition tied to a crew and a committee.
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SEA Victory
London
Maret &Speruiy
Celeareahia
Walinitess
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