War Production Drive Seeks Massive Allied Munitions
An excerpt from a wartime report outlines demands for millions in munitions including aircraft parts, shells, tanks, and bullets for Allied forces. It cites production targets for Australia and the United States in the Pacific theater, plus materials like tungsten and armor components, stressing postwar needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thane Jjand Stockinas
Allan
Duirs
Baren
Australia
United States
Pacific
Jirzaoe Nadia
Supply department contracts and wartime shortages
During 1940 to 1943 the Supply Department Board placed oil contracts totaling £373 million and aimed to place 20 000 contracts worth £60 million. The report details massive wartime production strain, equipment and chemical shortages, and reliance on imports, with emphasis on fuel, water treatment, industrial chemicals, and nutrition amid calls for improved logistical control and independence from external supply sources.
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Dover
Baur Ofissa
Mutanlon
Tee Fan
Ieaf Seluhis
Sean Nee
HLS
Miter
Pere
Eka
Armiza
Gevion
Cava
der Saute Sen
Manda Winnie
Tie Puter Deleftees
Gommones
U S War Bond Spending Report Summary
A fragmented report notes U.S. pay and war bond activities. It cites General MacArthur and comments on American earnings, bonds, and officials. Mentions percentages of earnings deposited and bonds held, with currency references and wartime finance context.
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Amatican
Yesmas
Pacific
Imal Sant
Ofc
Releme
MacArthur Tenaiurtier
Gallntty
Mt Waddegi
Ehana
Pipton
Austria
Cenonty Eral Pavaruines
Soriig
Spateaman Ie
Relesse
Wall of tanks and depots described for pilot storage plan
Fragmented OCR outlines a plan for large scale storage and transit of materials. Mentions capacity near a million gallons, transfer depots, bulk storage in New Guinea, forward installations, steel drums, and manpower. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
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Seaboard Ta Shem
Gingea
Ithe
Grain subsidies to aid dairying debated in Canberra
The Commonwealth Government announced subsidies to assist dairy farming and grain producers. The House of Representatives adjourned as ministers outlined feed and freight support, with plans for guaranteed payments and aid routes to stabilize prices and production costs. Local agricultural groups welcomed measures to ease burdens on growers amid fluctuating grain prices.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
Teach
Alseuse
Yar
Maine
Perasuimney
Urce
Mr. Scully
Sarah Wanid
Suniel
Gore
Ise
Bir Serly Page
Scully
Gir Borie Page
Another Jap convoy broken up off New Guinea
A large Japanese convoy was attacked and divided near north western New Guinea. Allied forces reported damage to a 6000 ton vessel and a 200 ton merchant ship, with escorts and bombers striking transport and supply areas. In related actions off Wewak and Cape Hawk air forces engaged ships and fortified positions, while long range bombers hit targets east of the area. The communique notes reconnaissance activity and Allied air power in the sector.
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N.G
Bean ‘Ae
Hallendie
Capanwer
New Guinea
Jaanid Biren
Santewa
Mises
Aleeg
Wewak
Rhondyy
Bern
Epi 'Raat
Slo
Soyer Ae
New
Britain
Toms
Ponds Plantation
Cape Hawk
RAAF
Ritlyhewks
Ask
Fragmented OCR note on land resumption and court rulings
A garbled OCR passage discusses the Lane court case, Crown compensation terms, and land renormption in various locales. It references a judge's statements, Crown rulings, and appeals, with scattered names and places such as Bulimba, Kelvin Grove, and Holland Park. The text is largely unreadable, but centers on land law and court proceedings.
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Lend Geert
Ate Welsh
Lance Cpl
Lahey Land
Wilkesdale
Tinea
Siena
Aden
Saurope
Tumetek
Solabirn
Stadiey Markot
Holland Park
Kelvin Grove
Aus
Heavy Coastal Rain Impacts Western Ports
Fragmentary report notes intensified rain along the coast affecting several stations and services. It mentions weather conditions at multiple bureaus and emphasizes disruptions beyond typical showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netien Goa
Judge assails bureaucracy in land appeal case
A court hearing in Maryborough tackles a Land Court appeal involving Johan Handrik Vanderhave of Mundubbers and Edward Vaushern Rent and Beryl Passitern Motte. The dispute centers on crown rental and lease values for a graging farm, with Hanrahan Daly or Mulgeldie referenced as parties in the appeal.
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Maryborough
Aualyeita
Mar
Johan Handrik Vanderhave
Imundubbers
Lie
Joy
Periaes
Edward Vaushern
Beryl Passitern
Eli
Renal
Hanrahan Daly
Use Of Bone Meal To Beat Disease
Dr Mirschfeld told the Royal Geographical Society that bone meal may correct deficiencies in humans affecting teeth duodenum and cancer, due to trace elements like cobalt copper and selenium found in whale bone meal. He and Dr White outlined refining processes and suggested bone meal could become a valued food supplement for children and nursing mothers.
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Queenan
Mirschfeld
Royal Oleographical Society
Tip
Bone
Byberi
Hirchfeld
M. White
Hind
Graxriers Hit By Restrictions In Production Talk
Officials report restrictions threaten Graxriers production amid a government debate. The article cites Mr Newcomen warning against untrained labor and potential safety issues while outlining varying approaches to enforce limits during the annual session.
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Togwersasin
Werierung
Tng
Tavevia
Akon Ayee
Anand
Ack Af
Vetre
Peiton Uladle Peree
rwatRetlan Parte
Aid Maderia Sa
Pitelient Tharea
Rewcomimn
United Chraglery
Souh-Saxlern Usens
Newcomen
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Cosya
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Hunt Tran
Linen
Mole Whoen
TCC
Socua
Cerelean
Clifford Love & Ch, Ltd
Claramce Street
Spimey
White Horse Distillers Ltd
Glasgow
London
UMBA
Pai
Adhe
Pio
Warral
J. A. Beasley
Nort Atlandia
Fede
Bealey
Mika
Uw Fin Haichen
Ste Gunpien
Allied
Aetna
Pather Minerals Riauisky
Depoeta
WHPC
India
Dioner Peruano
Departaent
Peraiin Gulf
Westit
Australis
U.S
Ogi Macarius Beosasatare
Eprian
Savion
New Ireland
Struve Unis Ain Oye
Mnbardrd
Abel Ware Rae
Careels
Pau Fitge
Trey
George
Restat
Salomon
Renin
Sermo
Micklay
Csusinn
L. A
Monge
Manale
Sind
Imr
Payne
McMiMian
Ars
McMillan
Ross
New Tad
McMuan
Durrey
MacKay
Ivan
Eensee
Bearan
Wis
Tyr
Coes
Tevin Byer
Mdanitas
Graxiers
McDonnell & East
Queensland
Nis
Flette
Layetve Cony Ltd
George ‘St
Churchill
Hghilug Mmem
Iaotromn
Ty North
Aurelia
Victory
Avorer
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