Pacific Strategy and Allied Naval Outlook in Pacific War
A discussion from Canberra March 22 debates whether American and British fleets can operate in tandem. It notes Admiral Nimitz and U S strategy, questions about Britain’s ability to sustain a faster pace, and the use of newer American ships alongside older vessels. The piece cites Allied Chiefs of Sea and forecasts refueling, victualing, and rearming facilities via Manila and Philippine ports before any major Nippon assault.
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Canberra
New York
Amt
United ‘States
Caval Rea
Nimitz
Meiatty
Bean
State Navy
Fas Beer Us
Enites
OfMele
Jepen
Britain
Iso
Singapore
Nong Kong
Manila
Philippine
Lezault
Nippom
Civilian internees in Malaya report better conditions
Information from the Malayan Research Bureau indicates internees in Malaya faced improved conditions in late 1944 though Diet and camp life remained tight. Accounts from repatriates and soldiers describe orderly camps at Changi, segregated wards for women, limited food and medical supplies, and cautious morale amid ongoing hardship.
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Augusta
Toger Bolbey
Howe
Burma-Trailand
Singapore
AiMeull
Dulbes
Saigon
Chang
Asia Grotesonel
Malaya
Coetover
Ammekimg
Mme Auvare
Hong Kong
Tenglil Barrack
Ulitewly
Millery
Ka| Uonal Army
Chandra Bost
Timber policy push aims to curb soil erosion and drought
The article discusses expanding forestry education and replanting efforts to preserve timber, shade, and wind erosion defense. It cites drought, wind damage, and soil loss as motivators, notes programs in Canberra and other states, and highlights examples in Broken Hill, Western Australia, and South Australia as models for reforestation and sustainable land use.
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Waperta
Bulun
New Zealand
J.S Collings
Forestry School
Canberra
Broken Hill
United States
France
Sweden
Finland
Australia
West Australia
Jarrah
Kauri Forena
South Ausralia
South
Queersland
Australian exports to India and Britain shift amid wartime trade pressures
Overseas trade figures show Australian exports to India up 40 percent over five war years while shipments to Britain decline sharply due to severed trade with Europe. Nonessential imports drop as food and materials are conserved for the war effort, with total wartime imports to Britain slashed and Australia increasing its self sufficiency in food production despite poor seasons.
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Australa
Goteelia
Department
Ivan
Inala
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Europe
Australia
Allied
Pacife Theatre
Japan
Tegan
Australien Factorice
Aftermath of Japanese advance near Rhio and Singapore
Fragmentary account describes ships fuelling without permits, the Ping Wo reaching destination, Kuala bombed near Pom-Pong island with casualties among Chinese and Malays, and survivors retreating to Singapore. It notes Malays returning to agriculture, Europeans moving through Singapore before the attack, and strained colonial administration amid occupation.
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Kuala As
Pom-Pong Island
Manthy
Rhio Sechipeiags
Hir
Singapore
Nahire
19 & Bis Purpie Motor Tanianite
Ie Sultan of
Jubare
Muleva
Sccommodatina
Gian
Shanes
Shang Gaol
Millar Millar notes weather and local council actions
The report covers heavy rainfall, flooded gutters, and road concerns in the region, with updates from the Maree Atherton area. It notes medical incidents at local schools, hospital transfers, and March events including co op duties, a shire council meeting, and aid applications. The Millan Millat Central Tableland Co op Butter Association meeting is announced for March 29, along with an auction of Mr H A Trenger’s Jersey herd.
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Bilacautina State School
Abe
Atherton
JL Bowers
Atherton District Hospital
Maher
Trea
Mulan Millac
der Ib
Millan Millae Central Table— Land Cosy Butter Association
Liberty Theatre
Toursiay
Eacham
Shire Council
Malanda
Arwi
Racer
Sip Mantis
Ee Beerer Gene
Watson's
Josing
Actore E Maries
Tw Millax Milla Third Victory Loan Committee
Thik
Gudle
HA. Trenger
Kjellberg and
Ravechhor Roads
Volcanic eruption reports in Auckland causing damage and injuries
An Auckland eruption event is described with intense explosive activity ejecting rocks and ash up to a thousand feet. Residents at Shales Hospital endure tremors as thermal activity peaks, with observers noting fatalities and injuries amid chaotic scenes and emergency responses.
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Auckland
Mowat Raper
Sharp
Shales Hopital
Maines
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Australian National Airways
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A. Gurd
Ann Gurd
Seale Seaver Pisac
Linsham de
Joun Swingarr
Rockeape Rune
Knehoy
Eve Raver
Sale
Creche
Issucrids
Moantes
Woodward & Calder, Auctioneers
M. Cagudad and
W. Carmichael
Superior Young Jersey Herd & Plant
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Sree
Leraey
Tany
Siler
Feeward Springer
Hira Worwat
Hyoee
Bram
manthi= YORSES Formspen
Senator Westy
P Sadie
Peant
Chin Naval Separator Coraq
Lars Biebers
Darcy Cirwets
Jay
Seareis
Geo. F. Thomas
North Queensland
Armilleré
Serbitt Bireitt
Cole Eomne Zeultey
Uot
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Watson
Anee Eee
Fenang
Queen Wyper Bros
Lake Street
Cairne
Pacific Strategy
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Arabh
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Optomerist
Foc
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Antvecs
Optical House
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Agro Burne Philp & Co
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H. M. Svendsen Pty Ltd
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Cremanion Arrangementa Ldirerte
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Super Lion
Australis
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Sumatra
Changi
Sas
Palema
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Wien
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Sirentz
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Tree Resources
Millar Millar Notes
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Mra
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Mr J Green
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Sergeent Dooley
Shure Council
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Hearnes
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T. McDonald’s
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Orden
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Thom Mane
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