Davis Cup Star Malfroy Joins Royal Air Force Fight
New Zealand Davis Cup player C E Malfroy, long based in England, has joined the Royal Air Force. He helped Cambridge teams, captained Can/ Zealand sides, and earned national titles before serving in aerial combat over Belgium and the North Sea region. The item also notes other sportsmen and local rugby, boxing, and football figures in Australia and New Zealand, with brief mentions of postwar careers and notable matches.
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C. E. Malfroy
New Zealand
Royal Air Force
Belgium
Maliroy
Astretwne
Dominion
England
Cambridge
Seuely Te
Caan
Eigest
Tenis
Harvard
Yate
Ile Hax
Beshies
Alan Stedman
Champio
Mallroy
Ays
North Sea
Babinda Triumphs Over South Johnstone in Ai League
Babinda defeats South Johnstone to secure a win in the Ai League match. Details are unclear due to garbled text but Babinda maintains the lead with strong team effort while South Johnstone struggles to convert chances.
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Babinda
South Johntone
Biy Babinda
Suan Juma i
Wunor Rae
South Johnstone
Bulimba Cup Ends Ipswich Run With Brisbane Win
Brisbane defeated Ipswich 8 to 2 at No Apavach reserve to annex the Bulimba Cup for the first time since 1953. Brisbane overcame Ipswich’s early lead as the game finished with a decisive margin, praised for Brisbane’s skill and Ipswich’s defensive efforts.
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Blisbanne
Brisbane
Ipswich
No Apavach
Antil
Isie
Nat Bell
Powts Ipewich
Toawich
Thornton
Waght
Ridgewell
Martin
Dawson
Harram
Thornton AM Wright
Cairns Club Carnival Plans And Player Lineup
Sunday and Wednesday events outline carnival arrangements to raise funds for the Patnone Fund. A committee of club members will meet at the pavilion at nine tonight, with a donor match and subscription drive. Notable players and participants listed for next Thursday matches at Babida include Alen O Connelly Rae, Mrs Miller Davies Grilling, and Rae Healy among others.
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F. Thompson
T. Bolend
Jensen
Speed
Lennon
Hancock
Roach
Andrews
Joba
Purcell
Lines
Jones Y
Gabriel
Lenelde
McDonighs
Archit
Marrinan
Rae v. Kerr
Comnec
Patnone Fund
Amoy
Meeday
Tae Lowing
Ingora Wit
Babida
Mesdames Mille
Decosta
Pillard
Lewis
Locke
Sveed
Fayerettom
King
Innes
Fos
Aed
Leews
Benita
Inneies
Tucaday
Alen O'Connelly
Mes Raie
Miller
Davies
Grilling Oy
Mra Mossy
Mes
Gortony
Maraball
Mpke An Availabin
Thurday
Gamon Ware Ag Fullowe
Italy's War Entry Celebrated Amid Mixed Views
A Rome report quotes mixed reactions to Italy joining the war against Germany. Some praise the alliance and civilian mobilization, while others argue Italy only acts to aid broader ambitions. The piece notes flags, anniversaries, and political debate shaping public sentiment.
London Fascist Raid Leads to Arrests and Protests
Australian Associated Press reports that London raids on Fascist headquarters yielded 21 men and four women among detainees, with two Fascist Union members arrested in Manchester. Four of eight arrested at a May 15 meeting were imprisoned for one to three months. Norah Elam, secretary of the Anti-Vivision Society, and other Morleyites linked to potential parliamentary bids were detained, while Captain von Rintelen, once German-leaning, was interned. The Daily Telegraph notes the rally aimed to spread Nazi propaganda, describing attendees as predominantly monocled, with strong anti-British rhetoric and calls to resist Jewish influence.
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Australian Associated Press
Tondon
Torday
London
British Union of Fascists
Manchester
Fascist Union
Morleyites
Union
Edward Dudley Elam
Mia
Dacre Fox
Norah Elam
Anti-Vigivection Society
Veil de Realin
Daily Telegraph
Germany
Tor
Telegraph
Yeenuter
Party of Heed
Armas
Safe Annary
3 Bulletin
The
Tint Manufacturing Company
War Saving Rally Speech Calls for Total War Effort
A wartime speaker urged unity and massive sacrifice, claiming 61,000,000 in head by year end and a shift to vital war production. The message attacked decadence, praised resistance to Axis forces, and pledged vicious retaliation against “armour plated gangsters.” Australia’s role in Britain’s war effort was emphasized.
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Canaeers
Madotte
Europe
Soender
Australia
CATRNE ABBOCLATER. 9 Thereday in AP Dirieinn 18 an imotesook
A club golf day features Mrs Langeau winning the 18th fairway tag competition. Other placers include Mrs Wilkinson, Mrs Hamon, Mrs Mandeley, Mrs Harets, and Mrs Gummow across 16th to 18th holes. Nominations for the Mackay Cup close Sunday June 2 at 0 em.
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AP Dirieinn
Mre. Langeau
Mra. Wilkinson
Mian Haman
Bens
J. Harti
W.M. Warner
Archer
Buloack
Muork Mt
District fixtures reveal mixed results across grades
Seaview wins six in the Pennant Grade as Cairns A drops two while Railway and Seaview clash. In Cairns Cup play Railway edges Cairns A, with strong showings from McKavanagh and Mawdsley. Slazenger Shield results show Tnnisfail defeating Tally and Atherton beating Mareeba, with next week’s round set to decide finalists. Ladies and men’s grades report Innisfail, Mareeba, Tully, Atherton, and Mareeba outcomes across A B and C divisions.
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Seaview
Soli Railway
Cairns Sea
Cairns
Tate
Railway
Cairne
Homn Scone Land Crap Y Mawdsley
McK
Stesino McKavanagh
McKavanaganeycombe
Mlandaley
Tnnisfail
Atherton-Mareeba
Cairne Oy
Atherton- Mareeba
Slavenger
Tnnisfal
Tally
Pete
Atherton
Mareeba
Innisfail
Tully
Tumnistail
Atherton Tor
Seta
Jamisfail
District Ladies Bowling Association Second-Day Play
The Cairns district hosts the Cairns green for the second day of the district ladies bowling association competition. Hostess Cairns, led by president Dire HL Pittard, welcomed visitors. Results show Cairns and Gordonvale securing match wins with final games to be held at Babinda next Thursday. player lists include Sadner Romano Shatenon and many others.
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Cairns
Cairn Ladies
Dire. HL Pittard
Godonvale
Babindis
British Labour Rally Aims to Arm and Protect Nation
London May 25 reports from Associated Press on a British Labour Conference where a Labour faction pledged full mobilization of internal resources to support the armed forces. Prime Minister Winston Churchill urged unity and decisive action. Ernest Bevin announced a Labour Ministry move to appoint a Labour Supply Bond to empower the Minister to direct any UK worker.
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Ata
Feade Union Kaccativa Cauuril
Miura
Labour
Tania
Winetun Churchill
Belour
London
Bower Sted Im Tha Minato
Ern Sational Sarvien
Britain
Air
Ernest Bevin
Vabed
Ebwirmassip
Vostroam
Ier
All Labour
Bate Yorur
Wny
United Kingdom
Firma
Jahon
Soldiers Threaten Wreck at Haymarket in Sydney May 76
In Sydney a threat to wreck the Communist Hall at Haymarket prompted swift police action as cries of intimidation and arrests disturbed the Domain. Soldiers gathered at Hyde Park and the Amrick Mullet voiced support for a comrade while police moved to deter further violence and the suspected rioter was charged with offensive behavior.
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Sydney
Salvor Tosday
Halk Haymarket
Communist Party
Ameac Mullet
Hyde Park
Demian
Rirhan
Fairbairn
Moonee Valley Marine Club to donate race proceeds
Cantarella May 24 The Moonee Valley Marine Club informs Treasurer P. C. Spender that the entire meeting profits will be gifted to war funds. Estimated amount ranges from £1500 to £2500.
Footballer Killed in Sydney Fatality
A Sydney football match incident left Taare Ta A0o Auburn dead after a defender for Reni Mave was injured and conveyed to Exaere Suborls Hospital where he later succumbed to injuries. The fatality occurred during a Wollahra match on Saturday May.
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Sydney
Auburn
Wollahra
Reni
Exaere Suborls
Siren Orgen
Auction of rural land near Jiatiet in Mareeba
An advertised event lists WK Sitams as auctioneer in Mareeba for June 29. The sale is of four acres of land near Jiatiet, part of the Areas of Rural Development program, with Jamelt Sandayene noted among participants.
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Sitams
Mareeba_ IF Jamelt Sandayene ee
Jiatiet
Birthday Honours Listed in London Amid Ceremony
London officials announced the annual birthday honours with various appointments and recognitions. The list includes public service figures and contributors from multiple sectors, reflecting the year's civic achievements and ongoing efforts across the United Kingdom.
Wher Packing Tour Fishing Gear Include Double D
A terse note describes WHER packing tour and the inclusion of double D items for a fishing gear shipment. It mentions a tankman who parks a device at Dowie and includes names that resemble Dowie and Bi Ahomaeae in unclear context.
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Tanceman
ACT TREASURERS MIBEING VAvetzaiinn Sesecrated Prov
Thirty lettery loaded with art treasure from Brussels museum are tales tugs. They left rumen Ueto the tall o the expita.
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Lerriey
Brussels
Rumen Ueto
Tall
Expita
Whistling Somes Reveals German War Details
An Australian Associated Press report from Paris notes that German activities disclosed in a wartime context involve covert signals and alerts. The brief item highlights intelligence-gathering findings and potential implications for Allied operations.
Spender Campaign Opens Amid Slogan Row
Sydney reports a campaign launch with a focus on a disputed slogan. The edition notes the slogan shift and the opening event details as the Spender campaign pushes for a stronger message and broader appeal.
Peru Earthquake Kills Three in Lima and Destroys Homes
A May 25 telegram from Lima reports a devastating Peru earthquake with at least three deaths and about 1500 injured. The quake damaged the Cathedral and many houses, toppled a Bellavista school, and cut communications north and south of Lima. Dozens more are feared dead in Callao and surrounding suburbs.
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Peru
Cima
Callag
Callao
Lama
Bella View
San Miguel
Bellavista
Win the War Rally in Sydney Amid War Effort
A fragmented report from Sydney describes a rally linked to the war effort with references to the Prime Minister and Premier Menzies. The text mentions public support, economic concerns, and calls for unity as Australia mobilizes resources and public sentiment for total victory.
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Sydney
Pri
Ai Ew Menzies
Alex
Tris
Australic
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