Call to resume talks on US import duty on Australian wool
Australian officials press for a tariff reduction as part of any reciprocal trade deal with the United States. Minister for Commerce Scully says the question is not yet decided and will be considered in future negotiations. Senator Keane backs promoting Australian superfine wool imports to the US, with the government eyeing the wool industry’s western sector.
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Canberra
Eforts
America
Faw
Australia
JA. Guy
Tas- Framiato
Wd. Scully
Scully
House’ of Representatives
Guy
USA
Aurelie
United States
Sit Scully
Tre
Lumoms
Keane
House of Representatives
Hegotie
Westere
Fom Ferseas
Aguroby
Sun Cmtecenct
Tm Landan
Malanda Chamber Proposes Radio Notices and Transport Link
At a Malanda Chamber meeting, a plan was formed to petition ABC to allow daily community announcements from Malanda and other Tableland centres. The group also pressed for extending the White Cars to Malanda and Atherton to improve rail connections and earlier southern rail delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malanda
H Bruce
Milla Milas
Atherton
Southern Rail
Malenda
The
Transport Commission
Burmese Aid to British Forces During Burma Campaign
Burmese support helped the British in the Burma campaign as occupation policies and wartime hardship influenced loyalties. Despite Japanese influence, many Burmese remained unwarlike, with a small proportion aligning with the intruding forces. The Burma Rifles proved effective in the 1942 campaign while the Burma National Army failed and was disarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barguon
Saori
J. Ctintey
India
Jind
Japan
Burma
Burma Rifles
Burma National Army
Jaganee
Britain Progress in War and Industry Amid Election Calls
The article notes Britain advancing amid electoral preparations with export licensing relaxed for many goods and more government factories employing around 180000 workers. It highlights partial controls remaining and planned industry shifts including housing and plastics, plus Burma and Allied actions in the Far East, and Burma’s political tension with Quislings in flight.
Inventions Told of Virtane Fuel by United Winged Scientists
A fragment reports a secret fuel called Virtane developed by United Winged scientists. It mentions preexistence claims, a planned continent invasion, and air staff seeking higher efficiency engines. The text hints at American production, with unclear details and dated jargon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Wlngdone
Air Staffe
Tessney
United States
Unis Ringoes
Corsair Squadrons Record Detailed In Carrier Operations
A historical report outlines the Corsair squadrons record aboard British carriers and American lend lease aircraft. It notes landing trials, pilot training in the North Sea, and early actions against Tirpitz with Allied carrier groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleet Air Army
Frese Msr
Makina Ie
Sqastran
Puralie
Maine
Suse
Tirpitz
Alten
Piord
Norway
Jain
Rant
Ene
Menie
Carrieg Bevan
Britain Gave Electric Power to Russia
Fragmented wartime report notes Britain supplied electric power to the USSR and reimplied the idea that energy aid supported Allied war aims. It cites large volumes of military and civilian goods sent quarterly, including coal, boots, diamonds, and timber, with power capacity details and routes from the Persian Gulf through the Red Sea toward Apexia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ussr
Unie Kiedom
Prisoner to Governor in One Day Tale Emerges From War Time
Fragmentary wartime account details brutal treatment of Allied prisoners by Japanese captors at Ran Goon Fdaan. It recalls segregation of 108 aircrew in a large camp, denial of medical care, and extreme conditions before rescue by Allied forces. A New Zealand farmer credited with saving many lives is noted amid improvised medical practices.
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Angoon
RAAF
Rangoon
Fdaan
Wan CO
Aba
Ca'alina
Cy Caleta Jodson
New Zealand
Hudson
Sydney winch aids Pacific war effort in Australian production
Sydney engineer notes government push to publicize Australian industrial contributions. The winch built by Australian workers for American needs aided Kokoda Trail operations and landings, with two operators handling equipment amid rough terrain. Nicholson stresses need to showcase Australia’s war effort globally and to share publicity material with the US.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MS Nicholson
Sydney
American Transportation Corps
American ‘Tranaport
Swamey
Whien
Cundat Banach
Nicholson
Nicholson Harbour Transport Service
Ir Ban Weiirector
Fom Autralis
Torward
Nichol Tou
Frilosophers
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St. Mary’s School
Herberton
Church OF England
Sisters of the Sacred Advent
Miprly
Phae
AMER
Union Trustee Company OF
Alstmalia Limited
Vicor
Bealie Cape
Mir
Cms
Gieal
Uae
Hershey Cubley
Impertal Chemical Industries
Afer
Lombrece
Biegaa Naviski
Enuio
QDO
Department of Agriculture
Brisbane
IH Smith
Caldwell
McDonald
Atherton Agricultural
Po Englith
Tate
Boucher
Patriot
U.S
Ledo Road
Teo Road
Asam
Industrial Reconverezion
Premy Uy
Briain
Sean Taceevsraine
Trade High
Commonwealth Gaswerent
Chambers of Commerce
Lees
Bundaberg
Winset
Rae Soliris
Namnewiatey
Te Mantie Emile
Contume
Iis Neler Pratte
WS. Bellridge
Englis
Carmenweaith
Freenard
Snd
Autaetare
Elu
Fourteenth Army
Tae
Id Ba Maw
Pacific
Ufsom Jun Loughlin
Our War
Bertin Parte
Britain
Russia
Delivenes
Apexia
Cras Pe ‘Gulf
Rusia
Sydney Letter
Ecuo
Zoroda
England
St Bens
Brenem
Caplis
al Sax
Wien
Ayenreink
sMienerie
Sca
Mitchenkca
Tae Joe
Sez Nile
Bream
Megas Amoumbed Fa
Warren Nce Co
Mritesh Prsurance CO. Ltd
Inex N.Z
Caires
Lake Streft
Comeate
Gort
Xeridentalee
Motor Venichis
Taimion
Advans Lyre and Motor Service
Cairns
Wats
PDE Vous Foundation
Alva
McLennam & Son
Queensland
Supme Crabe
Yaar
Conratas
Plata
Mravy Dutt
Queeneland
Queensland Batteries
Olen Eae Cemae
Eee
Barry Dorade Prebare
Catty
Menery Shop
Sail Club
Magia
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