New Caledonia and Captain Cook in Pacific Quest
New Caledonia, a French penal settlement, drew Captain Cook’s crew as they charted its rugged coast and barrier reef. The narrative details the island’s geography, native communities, and early contact, noting mineral wealth, cultivation, housing, and exchanges as the expedition pushed toward New Zealand after spending time in the New Hebrides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Caledonia
Free Preach Movement
Gaulle
James Cook
Osain Cook
New Hebrides
New Zealand
Southead
Elough
Ten Bemara
Abel
Sigiin
Munhem
Steen
Winual
el Mundi
Tera
Garden of Eden
Alamente
Prenchy
Cook
Lure
Martina Angelopaletio
Etna
Hibmgre
Cahke
Turndaz
England
Reich
Detective Dismissed From Police Force
A detective was dismissed from the police force following a divorce action. No further details available.
Maitland Governor Suspended Over Prisoner Claim
The governor of Maitland has been removed from duty amid a revolt and allegations of mishandling prisoners. A public inquiry is urged, with Dunn’s case cited as an example, and prosecutors seek evidence to support potential charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maitland
Hetrates Meryte
Beevite
Dunn
France and Germany in World War Rivalries and Rumors
Fragmented dispatch discusses French anti German sentiment amid Allied politics. It cites personal testimonies of French families from the 1870 war and current fear of Prussian occupation. Reports note rising pro British sentiment and French longing for English aid while facing disarmament and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Rodland
Hiller
NM Laval
Yarkahine Poa
MTG Anptake
Oliver Fee
Germany
Helter Hur
Aroun
Maxwena
Daniel
Hess Sete
Anthony
Wyk
Yiis
Scenic cultural offerings and schedules from a November page
A jumble of events and listings appears with concert and show notes, film screenings, and radio program timings. Names and places are blurred but suggest a parish of performances and public notices across venues like Sunvise, Mothers, and Harmony, with interludes and late-night programs noted.
Singapore's Far East Role and Coastal Defences Tied to War Plans
A Singapore focused dispatch discusses British naval strategy in the Far East, detailing Singapore’s military significance beyond a base. It describes coastal fortifications, air and naval bases, and the Royal Navy’s mine sweeping, with Malaysia and the Singapore shore as key fronts. The piece notes aerodromes, fleet facilities, and the wider theater across the South China Sea toward Ceylon and Australia, emphasizing defensive complexity and jungle warfare challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sigapore
Malaysia
Singapore
Patel
Tre Kelana
Asia
Tess
Taeitien
Royal Navy
Snrichiet
Srivind
Sued
Far East Command
South China Sea
Hone Rang
Barnes and
Barawrak
Ceylon
Darwin
Australia
Great Britain
Sunfer
Goma
Feronnavs
Bury
Rowen
Stexware
Natal
Brian
Sanog
Department of Information
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phose
Palace Theatre
Cape
George Brent
Isa Miranda
Livesound Australian
FOX Overseas News
Buck Rogers
Cesien
Ald Foundation of & Savings
Bach & Ee Puta
Oss
Surgical Supplies Ltd
Devmne
Erascom
Gutoliita
Assuperlag
Ng, Ledlie & Stillman Pty. Ltd
Ato
Acrerton
Peeramon
Herberton
Ravyenshoe
Reneid
Captain Cook
Nancy Prancis
Maitland Gaol Uazarind
Rex Ryn
Evan Ret
REX Amd Plaza
Matinee
Deanna Durbin
Suppur
Silver
Peasering
William Boyd
FOX Australian News
Terry Toon
Fight For
Lipe
Kit Carson
Edmonton
Regent Theatre
Metro-Goldman-Mayer
Spencer Tracy
Mickel Raoertentill
Babe Watson
Fcemy Progurtie
Boys Town
Liord Notun
Joan Rogers
Onslow Stevens
Efe Blore
Trama
Gaumont
Spencer's
Armstrongs
Wen Whittick
New Post Office
ACA
Cairns
Catte
Amtrall
Aterday
Prat
Mothers
Chone USA
Lassenere Chouce
Kone
Forum
Sturreswondune
Hs Musi
BC Hews
Smile Club
Twilight
Harmony Fm
Misie
Sporting” Bex
Monte
Ries Ag
Ernest Bevin
Voest
Bic Toren
Ole Tme
Ffi
Than
Henry
Arizona
Prank Morgan
FOX
Alan
Hever Beers In
Fresces
Prudential Assurance Company
Prudential Company
Prudential
Pads Ssurance Company Ltd
Gaerpcraend
Drinéspal Olle Spuresleel
Queenserrett
Brisbane
Queensland
D. Smout
FETA
Pals Divisonal Representatio
Sngayck
Gert Street
Cairne
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