Paradox in the Pacific and Japan’s divine descent myth
The text argues that wartime Japanese militarism rests on a myth of divine descent, linking Shinto myth to national unity. It contrasts Western and Eastern beliefs, cites sun god lineage as a unifying force, and claims soldiers are indoctrinated to feel protected by ancestry. It concludes with a warning about delusions fueling a war-driven society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MB Kelty
Brad Woing
Sime
Mend
Tealene Mar
Hedyeu
Earth
Natin
Vii
Babylon
Tuwk
Reokowmi
Asmai
Joey
SHARP AND SHANE MEMORIALS MARKED BY FAMILY NOTES
A jumble of memorial lines lists relatives and dedications for Robert Sharp and Shane, plus extended family tributes. Names such as Robert Je Sharp and others appear with affectionate phrases, inserted memorial dates, and scattered references to June. The page blends obituaries, memorial lines, and family notices in a dense, archival style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coun
Robert Je Sharp
Vinese
Alvers Marine
Shane
Mercy
Rene
Bates
Savastor
Church Services Resume After Suspended Durings
The Reverend announces Sunday worship at the local church, with morning sermons and afternoon prayer service. Congregation plans continued services as community gathers for renewed fellowship and spiritual guidance.
Fragmented OCR Text Reflects Unclear City Notices
The readable lines suggest a scrambled OCR passage mentioning weeks, dates, alarms, and places such as Hermes, Seve, Reema, and Eliot. The fragment references events or notices with terms like week, dates, and public sale, but lacks coherent structure or identifiable entities to summarize clearly.
Commercial Brisbane fragment hints at street scene and crates
A damaged OCR fragment from a Brisbane page mentions street activity and crates, referencing Homnextreet and Tucerne dust. The text is garbled with nonsensical phrases and unreadable names, offering little clear event detail besides scattered place names and objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Tareets
Ration Card Notice Amid Brisbane Confusion
A fragmentary wartime style notice from Brisbane warns electors that ration cards have not yet been issued. It directs eligible voters to apply at the office of the Deputy Director of Retion and at a Townsville location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Kentecy
Ube
Chariexy Towers
Townsville
Ceelique
Alderson Street Church and Sunday School Schedule 1948
Sunday services listed for Alderson Street Church and Salvation Army Hall include Holiness Meeting and Young People’s Gathering. Text notes a 1988 date and morning services with anticipated sermons and youth programs.
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Alderson Street
Tairi
Sunaas
Feren Bubley
Young
Sepepniestent
Salvation Army Hall
Seouav
Sune
Yong Peoples Meeting
TSS Speen
Mm Sonnei
Local notices and weather brief mix from 1940s Australia
In a fragmentary local page, notices warn residents about electricity rate payments and overdue balances, with reference to Cairns meetings and licensing officials. The piece shifts to a Divisional Microbiological Bureau forecast and a weather summary, noting cold, snowy conditions in far north and central regions, plus an unemployment insurance act proclamation from 1945 and banking stamp reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micarohagical Bureau
Hom
Dhe
Snd
Stent Cutie
Mlonday
Sitsacs
Ferry
Jana' Riordan
Grea
Albertan
Wockees
Commonwealth Revisions Manpower Release Scheme
Canberra reports the Commonwealth Government overhauls its manpower release plan to free about 10,000 personnel from services by occupation, lowering the target from 50,000. The revised figure includes 29,000 from the Army, 6,000 from the Air Forces, 6,000 repatriated prisoners of war, and 6,000 surplus air crew and air personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Armay
Air Forces
Aany
Ais Perea
Recruitment to be continued in House of Representatives says minister
Acting Prime Minister J B Chifley told the House that recruitment would continue to maintain military strength and meet commitments. The July intake would be reduced from 2800 to balance the effort with industrial needs, while the War Commitments Committee expects at least 10 000 additional personnel from non special service releases and other sources by December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longuneang
House of Representatives
Prine Minter
J.B. Chitey
Chifley
Contrast at union talks reveals government travel costs
A Queensland Chamber of Manufacturers bulletin reports a 1146 pound cost incurred by a recent union conference with the Federal Government. It notes ministers discussed travel and fibre expenses for delegates while criticising perceived disorganisation and interference with personnel, with policy details on release of long service and operational needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambeer
Renferr Fila
Ruary
Anmciaies Chambers
Bubonic Plague Fears Rise in London Amid Debris
Fragmented reports describe a plague outbreak in London with broken lines about rat control, military and police cooperation, and government appeals for funds. Authorities warn of rapid rat population growth despite extermination efforts and note a similar outbreak noted in Corsica with ties to North Africa in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ataits
Bubonic Plaza
Faes
WDE
Malai
Lague
North Africa
Band Room meeting and equipment handout notices
The Federal Society announces a band room meeting tomorrow for instrument inspection and distribution to Cairne Citizens Band. Officers and a typist will be present from 10:00 to 10:30 am, with a need for practice time and one nominator for two delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairne
Harald
Severisy
Bors
Cairne Combined Schone
Trunk Line Restrictions Eased in Queensland
June 2 report states Postmaster General Senator Cameron announced removal of wartime restrictions on business and private telegrams in northern Queensland. Delays may rise due to limited shipments, but channels will be provided soon. Cairns newspaper note mentions censorship repeal and a June 25 letter copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Restricons
Woordin
Velopbie
Tratelie
Tromeran
Northern Country Party
Hogy
Hester
Country Party
Tableland Farmers Face Serious Loss Driving Steady Decline
Tableland farmers report severe losses amid threatened activity and rising costs in the region. Officials describe agricultural disruptions impacting livelihoods, with calls for investigation into market and supply chain pressures. The piece notes local sentiment, potential wage effects, and calls for action to stabilize the farming sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tablaland
Atlieg
Sprs
Ala Revue
Ielaye
Disposal of funds unemployment insurance in Brisbane
The State Government decided that the balance of unemployment insurance trust funds, about 64,145 as of May 3, should be placed in a trust for postwar reconstruction near Peconstrue ton. Government officials rejected returning contributions to individual workers or employers as impractical, noting many participants are deceased or out of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
VG Gauy
Gaur
Gayeenaueni
Fis
Atterinelusea
Thay
Ania
Ho Ned
Gary
Putin Bartles
Ambiguous Canberra Note on Postwar Policy
A garbled June 34 report from Canberra cites Acting Prime Minister stating that Defense leaders and government plans would not be covered by the Preference Act. The remark implies remaining under the government’s full employment policy following wartime adjustments, with unclear attributions to Mulcahy and domestic representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Americin Een Ie
Semtraly
TB Gmitey
Mulcahy
Soa
Eet
Slong
Provinal riot reported amid unclear local tensions
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a riot in progress or recently ended near Alberton and Pare, with unclear local leadership and authorities responding. The fragment mentions Baas Carvatline and Ay Tat isu as possibly involved or referenced in the turmoil, but details are not legible.
Revolution talk frames Northern local authority meeting
Local authorities discuss a proposed North Queensland regional railway and Gulf of Carpentaria boundary plan. A motion to form a special committee to raise funds and present to authorities is referred to the next Northern Local Authorities Association meeting in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Coune
North Queenatar
St.Lawrence
Drandanese
Gulf of Carpentaria
Cape York
Asia
Nes
Ibnietail
Government defers bill amid clashes over amendments
In Parliament the Leader of Ge Country Party Ser A W Faden challenged the bill delaying final reading for six months. He attacked the measure as flawed and insufficient while Labour caucus instructions shaped opposition. The debate centered on penalties, executive powers, and potential impact on wealth groups and banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caneerba
Ge Country Party
Ser
A. W. Faden
Sax Worths
Rsesenta
Ivan Sey
Tae Weitipune
Fadden
Lazzarinis
Natal
Labour Party
ATO
Victoria
Perarns
Foianie
Anhrwea
Catia
Eloy Sapien
Lms
Max Syed
Livny
Wien
Aelivatien
Vuesi
Australia
Gria Faden
Aestle Gitadel
Soeuatiantia
Lucerne drying method and kiln design analysis
A detailed report explains a lucerne drying system including a two-burner furnace, air flow, and pressure setup. It describes a vertical steel shaft, smoke chamber, and ignition process driven by fuel oil, with a goal of efficient dehydration and integration into farm finance plans under a new development act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thralwan Valle
Weil Am Dourlew
Suildine & Brink Division
Tia ‘Atter
Lucerne Rr
Inin
Atone
Poe
Uae
Collina
Crete
Colona
Tom McGertan
Wigriliion
Agfalee
Atherian
Tourism facilities policy debate in Canberra
June 2 percent Thy Penessi Government is considering the development of Australian tourist facilities. The Western District Wing in retreat? The Senate ten day session revealed by Senator BR Keane acting Prime Minister TR Chute replies to Seaton Ams strong Labor NSW. Keane said Chute asked Scully and Del Well to examine coordinating all tourist facilities under the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Penessi
Senate
BR. V. Keane
TR Chutes
Seaton Amstrong
Labor
Nsw
Keane
Chute
Scully
del Well
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Cairns
Tule
Avia
CrneBliege
Amatiean
Godden
Leanora
Tanna
Aldo
Eye of
Teanam
Tanpiler
Loddes
Tines
Valine Plure
Wig Berman
Sears
Amma SS
Sax Ama
Gregory
Eareingen Arate
Dune
Seane Dos
Sev Bes” Laveock
Brite Mae
Gene
Arenes
Sig
Ken Fest
George Wood
A. Wood
Gevlong
Josie Wenoy
Robert Jason
Ana
Inese
Robert Momo
Mic
Berga
Eugene Exderson
Lovswe
Italy
Romher
Denis Perpina
Church Services
Cass Sresbytrhian
Sucar Dure
Hermes
Ieee
Erin
Wales
Berot Eae E Peins
Getmern
Coumcty
Jul Paul Te Totoe
Jane A
Xapies
Klee
State Licensing Commission
Messe T. A Ferry
Feeeine Spa
Brie
Will. Belk
Cairns Court House
Hides Hotel
Commonwealth
Jae
Chintey
Chiney Aska
Federal Socist
Mer
Peseral Sonial
Busan
Emheer
Gay Capaci
Pexeas Exankared
North
Queensland
Chamber OF Comm
Cans Chamber of Commerce
Finn
Shire ©Weil
Harbour Board
Etine
IN Marketing Producta
Baas, Carvaltine
Provincaiy
Pare Alberton
Delezetes
Beesrae
Johnsinee
Ald
T. Crowley
Hows
Ana Ae
Ai Clerk
Inch
Ios
Tome
Wanuirarta
Pia
Ty Windeld
Ronan Har Hone
Campbell
Stvirave
Ae Unies
Abercruwhie
Myoem
Rlv
Gulf
Aivlier
Guip
Sturk
Erenbreg
MR Hanlon
Readiike
Croydon
Ila
Tinvermamary Security
Nyea
Marian
Yue
Eri
Rivdua
Ehtsayth
Ralateutare
Wantat
Gore
Rome
Sears Aki Pane
Maia
Uimelle
Huey
Shonen
Gisen
Furan
Youu Tam
Ann
Tauiahle
Aviechesk Gauttsal
Dyrice-Rearera
Semponside
Sro
ME. Fadden
Deying OF
Lucerne
Colliett
Bar Ceding
Freee Atlas Arte Sumpilee Art
Ainith Taptes
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