War Relief Funds Aid Australia The Anzac cigarette gift
The Australian Comforts Fund and the Anzac War Relief Fund in New York have sent substantial gifts including ambulances medical supplies and 1 690 000 cigarettes to Australian and New Zealand forces in the Middle East. Britain relies on empire food and overseas materials while the Navy keeps sea lifelines open.
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Australian Comforts
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Coleamen Foley
Nigeria
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Tasmania
Arese War Relief Fund
New York
Australian Comforts Fund
Anzac War Relief Fund
Middle East
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Britain
Allied Force victory sparks call for more German air raid shelters
General de Gaulle notes a single Allied success against the Panzer Division and urges Germans to reinforce their shelters. He warns air raid alerts are lengthening and more frequent, calling for shelters with beds and heating to endure bombardment.
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der Angriff
Bright paint banned in Germany for conspicuous dwellings
German authorities restrict bright external paint on homes to curb visible pollution in crowded urban areas. Officials cite aesthetic and environmental concerns while enforcement targets standout colors on residential houses and public-facing structures.
Canadian Army power compared to 1918 division gains
The mechanical horsepower of a Canadian division today nears 200 000, about forty times that of an old division. Its weapon power, measured by possible projectiles fired at once, is at least five times higher than in 1918, not counting better range accuracy and mobility of modern weapons.
Belgium Faces 16 Billion Francs Occupation Tax
La Libre Belgique reports Belgium pays 16 billion francs to Germany in the first occupation year. Nazis requisition goods worth 2 billion without compensation and issue unredeemable Reichskassenscheine valued at 4 billion. Belgian exports of manufacture and food to the Reich are forced with little import return. The normal Belgian state budget of 11 billion francs would rise to about 40 billion in 1941.
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la Libre Belgique
Germany
Belgium
Reich
Germany’s June Attack Decision and Oil Supply Strain
The article notes debate over why Germany chose June to strike Russia, stressing two facts: war was seen as necessary for world domination and essential oil supplies to sustain blitzkrieg. It highlights Russia’s falling oil exports from 4.24 million tons in 1931 to 1.2 million in 1938, with post invasion estimates at 0.5–1 million tons.
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Germany
Russia
German Far East trade hurt as Russia invasion blocks route
The invasion of Russia has cut Germany’s key Far East trade route, curtailing exports valued at over £3,000,000 yearly. In 1H this year German shipments to China via Siberia averaged £250,000 monthly, with most going to Shanghai and Japan, including dyes, machinery, medicines, and chemicals.
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Germany
Far East
Shanghai
Economist
China
Siberia
Japan
London
Dairen
Manchur
Kwantung
Manchuria
Germana
Ansev
Victory V sweeps Europe code for British victory
Across Nazi occupied Europe the V sign and Morse code mark a coordinated clandestine message for Allied victory. The signal appears on walls, vehicles, and even music, spreading through streets and schools as German fear grows.
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Britain
Victoire
Occupied
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Cummons
Heethoven
Vichy
Stratheleant
Army minister cites ammunition savings for wartime use
The minister for the army emphasizes careful ammunition saving to boost reserves for potential deployment. He notes that every round saved strengthens supply available for future operations and training.
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Spend
Unlawful Wearing of Uniforms Cited by Army Minister
The Army Minister Mr. Spender stated that unauthorized wear or possession of uniforms, badges, or emblems carried heavy penalties. Regulation includes nurses uniforms and insignia, with limited exceptions for civilian women seeking ornaments rather than actual insignia.
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Army
Spender
Memorial movement for Corporal Edmondson VC initiated in Liverpool
A Liverpool effort led by Mayor Alderman H Jardine to honor the late Corporal J W Edmondson VC who fell at Tobruk on April 1st. A public subscription has opened with generous responses as organizers B C Fitzpatrick and K Clyde Rowe seek national breadth.
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V.C
Tobruk
Liverpool
Ald
H Jardine
B. C. Fitzpatrick
K. Clyde Rowe
Fish's Mosquito Diet Benefits Army
A report notes that certain fish feed on mosquito larvae in pools and ponds, reducing mosquito populations that spread malaria dengue and other diseases. The piece references measures to control mosquitoes and protect soldiers from vector-borne illnesses.
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ARMY
Batthy
Russia's Freight Car Shortage Limiting Siberian Trade
The article notes that German and Russian traffic via Siberia once reached toward 2,000 tons daily, but actual volumes fell short due to Russia’s inability or unwillingness to mobilize enough freight cars. It mentions Berlin and Moscow arranging this flow and cites persistent organization presence across Russia proper and Siberia.
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Russia
Siberian
Berlin
Moscow
Siberia
Cocktail vaccine trial for troops by Australian Army Medical Corps
The Australian Army Medical Corps tested a cocktail vaccine to immunize troops against tetanus and typhoid and paratyphoid. Medical students from Melbourne University volunteered for injections. Reactions were moderate and antibody levels measured to assess immunization. A mixture with lowest reactions and best effect was chosen, reducing inoculations from five to three.
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Australian Army Medical Corps
Army
Mr Spender
Melbourne University
Walter Lindrum War Drive Raises Loyalist Funds
The Walter Lindrum War Drive raised about £4500 last month for patriotic funds, with half to be donated to the LM.P. and WF. In a year Lindrum has raised a total of £17000 for patriotic funds.
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Walter Lindrum
Lm.p
Lindrum
Record Sheep Population Reaches 223 Million in Australia
Australia reports a sheep population now totaling 223 million, far surpassing prior records. The surge follows years of growth, aided by pasture improvements and water conservation. wartime markets boosted industry value to over £55 million in the first year and over £260 million the second, with a strong forecast if conditions remain favorable.
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Australia
Aunt Mary's Baking Powder A Bake That Won Millions of Women
A vintage tale traces Aunt Mary in Sydney, famed for a baking powder that made cakes rise evenly. Since 1875 she partnered with a reputable firm to ensure lasting quality, and millions of boxes are sold yearly as Australian cooks win competitions using her product.
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Sydney
Aunt Mary
Australia
Country Railway Refreshment Rooms Charges To Be Reduced
The Commissioner for Railways Mr. T. J. Hartgan orders reduced prices for country railway refreshment rooms from August 1. Breakfast five shillings for three courses becomes 2/5 with tea. Two eggs with breakfast rises to 1/6 from 1/8. Buffet light refreshments drop from 10d to 9d plus 6d per extra item. Hot specials like steak and kidney pudding cut to 1/6 from 2/-.
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T. J. Hartgan
Missing Sydney trainer Joseph W. Cook found dead at Manly
The body of Joseph W. Cook, 62, a Dowling Street West Kensington horse trainer missing since July 14, washed ashore at Dobroyd Point near Manly. Police believe he boarded a Manly ferry after being seen walking toward Circular Quay. Cook trained notable runners including Winalot, Wish Wynne, Amounts, Magella, Lord Liddell, Lady Liddell, St. Constant, Lagoon, Panchio, and May Day.
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Joseph W. Cook
Dowling Street
West Kensington
Dobroyd Point
Manly
Pitt Street
Circular Quay
Cook
Randwick
J. W. Cook
Winalot
Wish Wynne
Magella
Lord Liddell
Lady Liddell
St. Constant
Canterbury Park
Lagoon
Panchio
May Day
Flemington
Bowral Area Store Sells Polace Shirts and Pyjama Sets
Murphy Bros House of Quality in Boorowa lists Polace shirts Col lary and Pyjaman as exclusive items available at the shop. The notice highlights local availability at Murphy Bros and promotes the store as a quality provider.
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Boorowa
Murphy Bros
House of Quality
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