Raider 28 Prisoners Freed End Long Mystery Sailors
Survivors freed from Far East prison camps end the Raider 28 saga. The famed 10000-ton vessel, its captain Hellmuth von Buckleshell, and its raids are tied to a web of sinkings and diversions across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Details emerge of ships torpedoed, crews rescued, and the hunt that spanned Kobe to the Indian Ocean as the last chapters unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre
Far East
Admiralty
Hellmuth von Buckleshell
Sani
France
Oceane Ioewer Penn
Connecticut
Raider
South Atlantic
Tatepark
Gloucester Castle
Aramis
Willem S. Humphrey
Guines
Bomen Wien
Amante
von Rucktesbell
Wen
Indian Ocean
Biscay
Japan
Bal
von Ruckteshell
Lend
Psi
Estovia
Singapore
Daga
Kobe
Tarpon
Ote Terpon
Women at Work in Wartime Optics Factory
Report on how women and even a 10 year old girl Bettty Whiting operate precision lathes and vacuum equipment at a London optical works. They polish mirrors, assemble camera bodies, and run turret lathes and presses, achieving tiny tolerances while retooling for radar and war instruments. A Brixton student and a mother of three are highlighted, illustrating women balancing shifts, family duties, and skilled manufacturing during the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie
London
Omen
Porter
Clapham
Tate
Ant
Irgn
Betty Whiting
Ot Poynders
Wile Redhead
Mackie
Leraes
Glartys Wend
Thalma Road
Brixton
Empire plans move to full government ownership of communications
Canberra reports plans for reorganising Empire telecommunication systems under Commonwealth Government control. The proposal envisions government ownership of all services, with interlocking shareholdings across dominions, while debating whether to include private carriers under competitive terms. Key issues include whether to use cable or wireless methods, impact of radar and cipher tech, and the fate of existing Amalgamated Wireless shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Empire Tele
Commonwealth
Tandon
Monte Ge
Australis
AWA Id—E
Intarest
Bina
Fke Brita
Dolley
Briley Company
Cable and Wireless Ltd
Empire Servicty
Fhreigh
Empire Drsast
Bia
Americas
California
Australia
Port Douglas News Covers Welcome Home Service
Port Douglas gathers Saturday night to honor Flying Officer JW Connally and Pte Gen Shake on discharge. Community groups thank volunteers, with singing, euchre, and a novelty waltz won by Connolly. Local travels, hospital visits, and visitors from Mareeba Cairns Toowoomba noted as district social life continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JW. Connally
Shake
Port Doug
Mowman
Douglas Shire
Farrifolie
Pte
Wedge
A M
Miia
Cairne
Jay
Whattore Fromm
R. Vial
Toowoomba
Mowbray
Janna
National Radio Schedule and Talk Highlights
Listing shows radio programs including National Radio with 56.10 sn SSCS LE, Women’s Ses on at 0.20, School Broadcast at 13.00, and Countryman’s Talk by Rahan Sort. Knight: Unsolved Mysteries of the World features an orchestra conducted by Si o tre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. H. Eee
Ieee
Rahan Sort Wees
Mr A. Hardman Knight
Ae ‘Orchestre
Sioa Et Si
Murderer Reveals Nazi Atrocities and Executions Details
A Munich correspondent reports damning testimony from a Nazi official who described executions and torture during World War II. He claimed Himmler ordered mass shootings of Poles in 1940 and described using a small rifle with loud music to drown the gunfire. He admitted involvement in murder for pay and detailed sterilization of prisoners as well as personal participation in shootings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P
Munich
Hitler
Europe
Ziereis
Pacer
Jon
Himmler
Heydrich
Attlee to Visit Ottawa After Washington Talks
Prime Minister Mr. R Attlee will fly to Ottawa with Canadian Premier Mr Mackenzie King following talks in Washington. The exchange telegraph agency reports Attlee plans a brief visit and will return to America within a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tondon
R Attlee
Ottawa
Mackenzin King
Washington
Tolagray
Attlee
Ty Weing
America
Hong Kong Harbour Rebuilt by Royal Marine Engineers
British Royal Marine engineers in Hong Kong harbour clear wrecks and repair docks and shore installations. A 268 strong team, part of the Pacific Fleet, works on navigation channels and harbour facilities with cranes, excavators, and mobile gear. An amenity ship provides housing for shore parties aiding rehabilitation in Hong Kong, Singapore, and other ports. The RAF also rebuilds the Kewloon Canton railway and restores service after weeks of eight and day work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borh
Hong Kong
Far East
British Royal Marine Engineers
Sydney ‘Harbour
Undurghank Inte
Andes
Etnanyal
Britis Pacific
Singapore
South Pacific
Long Kane
Mong Kong
Tyr
India Ching
Sing Born
Tokio
Alsat
RAF
Kewloon-Canton Railway Ia
Mera Dey
Goa
Books Helping People In Changing World
In a changing world readers seek books for knowledge and guidance. Women, especially middle aged and older, show renewed interest in spiritual and technological information from the library. The post service reports high use of reference sections, with requests ranging from Tos inquiries to horse breeding and mechanization, while showing concern over illicit copying and lost pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusning
Tysuea Foundattier Sy
Sn Wang
Gree
Victoran Tubing
Suena Mar
Oliver Lodge
Annie Besant
Tad Kentey Dunne
Keneramental
Eivaian
Alan
Ruathery van Hooke
Value stressed in early childhood centres drive national progress
A federally funded study, Preschool Centres in Australia, outlines a two year experiment on child health and development led by Dr Jit L foe and Judith Wilson. It advocates establishing modern demonstration centres in capital cities with trained staff and long term funding. The handbook summarizes findings, aims to mobilize Commonwealth and state support for early education and child guidance nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wociw
Australi
Asund
Feder Department of Task
Australia
Dro Jit L. Foe
Ete
All Healthy Ane
Christe Meng
Federaeucation
the. Isatten’ ‘Amoctation
PresSchon Ghila
Vic ‘Orlan Raiheayn
Maanelatin rAd Ats Beier
Sernan
Commonwealth
State
Musiciga
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Ener Am
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Malands
Poplin
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Mae
Jo Federa
Chariotte Pilford
Ana
Brunette
Bomin
Germany
Uyermethgee
Sovernment Ownership
Prom
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Agehuame San Ant
Port Dougiva
Callie
National Radio
Hong Kong Harbour
le Havre
Sydney
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