Sydney letter forewarns of war effort and industry tone
The report discusses Electrical Installations Pty Ltd in Weert supplying and maintaining gear for defence projects during the war and praises engineers and workers. It notes Australia’s need to produce fast and efficiently, with government activity contrasted to freer private enterprise, as postwar plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anid Ie Haakon
Unites States
Australis
East
Electrical Installations Pty) Ltd
British
Australien Avies
Mr. Heskell
Warkmen
London
Britholdier
Rome
Audraisa
Associated Press Corre
Brisch “Authasitine
Heskett
Maude
Australia
Ima Pily
Sr Heskett
Electrical Installations Pty. Ltd
British Soldier Shot and PyBome Incident In Theatre Tragedies
A damaged account discusses repeated theatre fire tragedies and the need for improved safety. It notes Chief Secretary promises actions to prevent fires in theatres and public venues, while education campaigns push prevention awareness amid ongoing concerns in Britain and the United States.
Shark repellent powder eyed as anti shark measure
A wartime report describes a shark repellent powder tested by servicemen near Sydney after a recent shark tragedy. The powder allegedly releases a scent that repels sharks and dogs a strong smell that can be detected at long distances, guiding lifeguards to safer waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrigrane
Jam
Sydney
RAF
Lark Gwave
America
Aluratel
Wbann
Anepad
Japanese Mission Leaves Vatican After Permission From U.S.
The Japanese diplomatic mission under Chunt Harada will depart the Vatican once U S authorization is received, then proceed to Japan. MacArthur ordered Japan to sever Vatican relations in December, and the article touches on fabrics and fire safety equipment, noting glass fabrics as flame resistant with cost similar to ordinary fabrics, mildew proof and moth resistant, useful for theatres but not suitable for upholstery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Chunt Harada
Vatican
Japan
Reuters
General MacArthur
Tse
British Flying Wing Aircraft Discussed in Historical Piece
A fragmented review traces early British and international experiments with flying wing designs led by Burnelli and Northrop concepts. It notes the Handley Page style craft, wing sweep, absence of a tail, and challenges of cabin placement, propulsion, and stability for passenger airframes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bocmarsog Sie
Sree
Handley Fuge
Menx
Toy
Hich
England
Abyssinia
Burnell
Scfodynamisin
Fee Abe
Petunia Ecole
British Offiers Recover Loot in German Occupied Zone
British officers found and restored documents and property seized by Germans within the British zone. Allies in Berlin discuss restoration of property and urgent needs for reconstruction. Items include valuables, jewelry, diamonds, and wartime goods redistributed to various entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shige
Berlin
United Nations
Eee
Germany
Naii
Belgium
Holland
Schleswit- Holtein
Brutal Nazi Attack Victims Paraded After Capture
London reports at least 3000 Germans await trial for the brutal handling of hundreds of US airmen captured near Minden. Survivors describe being kicked, struck, and paraded through a village before the parade. The account warns of harsh wartime justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germana Sre
Minden
Throl Sverts
Shipyard orders and wartime production in Britain
The report notes British shipyards rushing to fulfill wartime orders amid government directives. Lloyds lists foreign orders at 778,000 tons, with vessels moving from whaling to aircraft carrier conversions and ongoing construction at Purvis Shipbuilding Co. Widespread anxiety is linked to stomach disorders among workers, tied to persistent worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Tess
Purvess Shipbuilding Co
Lloyds’ List
Sels! Iealand
Portugal
Holland
Argentina
Belgium
Norway
Poland
Drinking The Hard Way and A US Drive to Guatemala
A column warns of seven methanol and adulterated spirit recipes branded as Banyan Rum and Pinky, detailing dangerous mixtures. It also reports H. Lioy Crocker and Carl W. Hofman driving a standard car from Mexico City toward the Guatemala border, noting highway progress and challenges along the Pan American Highway route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenrecy Peer
Seibel
Sakasi
Queensland
Toogeea
Rick
H. Lioy
Crocker. Ie
Carl W. Hofman
Mexico
Guatemala
Slaska
Pats Fonia
Mexico City
Guatevisien
Mexici City
Puebla
Alles
Gasaca
Ana
Depth and pressure speculation in ocean depths
An excerpt discusses a column of water at great depth and its pressure effects on matter and life. It notes speculative ideas about how pressure might hinder gas expansion, affect deep sea objects, and influence theories about organisms at the ocean bottom. The text references whales, decomposition, and the existence of microscopic life forms as part of the hypothetical discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srene
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Clare
Costerd
Peete
Marhe
Tetas Dintmen
Marmes ‘Tltree Ashe
Tee Kave
States
Stanley Brogden
Bestore
Vifal Eyatibtsgs
Bollahe
Ua Ammen
Vat
Fern
Odie
Pers
Commonwealth Employment Service
Sding
Auburte
Ome
Apencin
Wailer
Snape
Cere
Yanse Ster
Rocky F.ad
Teele Setusy
Merce Cie
Skort
Seerrs
APC
Commonwealth Disposals Commision
Central Motor Agency
Malanda
Kool
Sody
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