Rocket firing Mosquitoes wreck Indonesian radio stations
November 25 dispatch from Batavia reports British Mosquito aircraft attack Jakyakarti and Surakarta radio stations. Each station hit by rockets. Surakarta crew says nine of 16 rockets struck. Jekyakarta station reported completely wrecked with 13 hits. British warned evacuations and claims British forces advanced with no casualties while Indonesians attacked Semarang and were repelled.
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Batavia
Jakyakarti
Surakarta
Jekyakarta
Jokyakarta
Sourabaya Peninsula
Semarang
massacre and court scenes aboard smashed Dakota
A cryptic report recounts a massacre of a crew aboard a vessel named Dakota, with chaotic internal commentary and mentions of leaders, delegates, and a public response. The piece blends fragmented dialogue, references to places and figures, and notes on attempts to control and restrain factions during a tumultuous event at sea and inland.
Four Die In Morning Car Bus Collision After Party
A multi passenger vehicle and a bus crashed early in the morning injuring several and killing four people. Kevin Byrne 21 was a passenger in the car along with Blaine Margaret Hekr Ti 16 Patsieis Swinbourne 18 and another victim from Brighton. The crash occurred as the group was returning from a party. Authorities describe critical injuries among survivors and investigations are underway.
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Kevin Byrne
Teiver
Slaney Umiegerty
bird M_Byri
Mamopate
Blaine Margaret Hekr
Brighton
Blas Fla
Patsieis Swinbourne
Japan's Trade Clearing Way For Revival
The Associated Press reports Japan plans a revival of trade through import clearances for food cotton petrol and other goods. Details on extent sources and amounts await availability of supplies and Japan’s export pay capacity. Also notes a traffic accident injuring several people near Sydney with bus damage and injuries.
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TORIO
Associated Prem
Japan
Nazi Agents in Spain and List of Germans Under Scrutiny
AAP dispatch: State Department investigations are probing a list of about 90 000 Germans living abroad. Officials say many are former Nazis and that documents suggest Axis ties. The inquiry examines ties to Franco era Spain and wartime activities amid Allied pressure and Spanish internal weakness.
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Washington
Amodsted
State Department
Prominent British Figures to Be Called as Witnesses
The report states that prominent British figures will be summoned as witnesses. It notes Captain Michael Alexander, identified as Ander’s cousin and a prisoner, among those cited. Counsel indicated many of the accused will testify in their own defense.
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Ander
Michael Alexander
Ribbentrop Foreign Policy Debated at War Trials
In London, Lady Astor denies the Clivedon Set label and says Ribbentrop never visited Clivedon House, never gave Nazi salutes, and she did not meet him. The defense questions, accusing Churchill of potential non indictment if Germany had won, while other figures like Lords Beaverbrook and Londonderry are cited as never visiting Clivedon.
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New Radio Teletype Demonstration At Bermuda Conference
At Bermuda on November 14 the Associated Press reports Major General F. Stner presented a radio teletype demonstration for long distance transmission. He noted the system would standardize code for cross country use and enable message relay via perforated tape without manual conversion. The device resembled a teleprinter and punched headings to print letters and figures.
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Bermuda
Associated Press
Telecommanteadam
F. Stner
CS Army Communisations
Tax War Profits MacArthur's Move
A dramatic Allied directive in postwar Japan orders a comprehensive profits tax, extending to those profiting from war. It targets wartime wealth, aims to fund indemnities, and shifts fiscal power to reduce militarism. Also touches pensions, wartime debt, and press rate policies.
Christmas Boxes Two Kinds Under Pay As You Earn
Brisbane reports Christmas presents and brickbats of the Pay-as-you-earn instalment system. Taxation Commissioner Mr C McCorkell explains weekly deductions do not mirror yearly assessments. Differences arise from rates donations patriotic funds and medical expenses affecting final cuts for wage earners.
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Brisbane
Brickbe
Taxation Department
C McCorker
McCorkell
Lord Brookes Visit Se Edeane Nov 4
Marshal Lord Brooke chief of the Imperial General Staff will reach avert or Sunday to confer with General at Stone Wpecal when at Defence Committee. On Tuesday Biliegee for New Zealand will return to Australia on December 22 not expected to visit other States.
World Power Conference Authorizes Study on Domestic Por tinnings
The International Executive of the World Power Conference formed a small committee to monitor the use of domestic portions and to advise on teaching and recommendations. The meeting, in London, included representatives from Australia and New Zealand and will continue in Paris.
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London
A.apa
Covell
3 Comics
Inclding
Dutch Government Detter Tt and their country position
Fragmentary text discusses Dutch government and position for their country. Lacks clear event or names to frame a fuller summary. Reads as incomplete note on governance and national stance.
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Rgo
Diswrin Ee
US Motor Strike Critique by UAW Leader
W. Reuther, vice president of the United Automobile Workers, denounces General Motor s rejection of arbitration as an industrial war move. He says management aims to break organized labor, hold wages, extend workweeks, and push disorganized labor to boost profits, fueling inflation and global market distortions in World War Three.
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New York Times
W. Reuther
United Automobile Workers
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Cispute
Motors
Ad. Com
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Tury
Worlus
Chinese Civil War Talks Refer to Russian Entry in Manchuria
Government sources say negotiations with Russia continue on a possible arrangement to permit free entry of Nationalist troops into Manchuria during the ongoing civil conflict.
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Russia
Manchuria
Rumors Tie Duke of Windsor to a New York Move
New York society gossip claims Robert Young sought to tempt the Duke of Windsor with a lucrative offer and that the Windsors may stay in America briefly before sailing to England. Reports suggest a royal return to Britain if ties feel strained and a possible U S stay to avoid travel delays.
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New York
Robert Young
Windsor Ely
Yerma
Windsors
Youngs
England
America Society
Duthow
Jaren Kvane
America
New York Radio Watch Aids Time Station Plans
A New York company proposes a portable radio watcher and time station broadcast setup to keep schedules accurate. The device, about half the size of a pack of cigarettes, would receive only the stopwatch frequency and provide precise time to users with fixed receivers or home desks.
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New York
AAPI
Cairns Fire Brigade Fights Two Outbreaks Simultaneously
Fire crews in Cairns battled two simultaneous blazes as notices report fires in the area near Cairns Timber Ltd and Alligator Creek. Units attended overnight shifts and expanded to several sites, with rapid containment efforts underway by the local brigade.
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Cairns
Alligator Creek
Lundar
Catena Timber Ltd
Huntine
Umicwiew ‘Andeeaan
Coir Timber
Funeauahy
Secret letter reveals efforts to avert war with Japan
Washington reports a letter to President Roosevelt dated November 30 1841 labeled personal and secret from a former naval person. Read at Pearl Harbour inquiry the letter advocates two paths to avoid war plain declaration or secret thoughts. It warns further aggression by Japan could lead to grave consequences.
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Washington
A.A.P
Roosevelt
Mr. Churchill
Pearl Harbour
Dapan
Policy Longing for Action in War Crisis Debates
Fragmented wartime transcript references President Roosevelt, Churchill and Japan. Mentions direct letter to Hirohito, Atlantic Charter talks, and U.S. warnings of Pearl Harbor risk. Discusses Chiang Kai-shek, China, Indo China, and possible Allied cautions to Japan. References Cordell Hull, Marshall, Stimson and Navy leaders in December planning.
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Wecona
Roosevelt
Charchill
Japan
Halifax
Chiang Sai-ahek
Cordell Hull
Pearl Harbour
United States
Indo-China
Mew Magnet Invented in Oslo Amid Odd Claims
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a claimed invention of a new magnet, possibly in Oslo, with references to a person or entity named Redto and mentions of alloy work. Details are unclear, but the fragment suggests experimental claims and names that appear inconsistent.
Indian Cricket in Calcutta Seeds of Warming Wicket Drama
An OCR scrap from Calcutta reports on a warm day in Indian cricket with Australia’s young team, Limas and Carmody as wicket keepers, Merchant opening for India, and over by over mentions of batsmen, bowlers, and key moments as the innings unfolds amid noisy play and fluctuating scores.
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Warkman
Slimey
Wes Fechifdes
Ad Price
Limas
Carmody
Merchant
India
Mania
Williunse
Willan Merchant
Ellie Towaras
Yale
Dante
Return of the Captured Flag to Australia Pares
AAP report recounts shifts in capture and return signaling a flag restoration event. Mentions Vienna museum involvement and military ties, with fragmented names and dates amid unclear phrasing. The piece references individuals and races, hinting at a broader athletic or ceremonial context.
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Jsstrefier
Leranen
Vienna
Boxing Claim for Heavyweight in Melbourne
A boxing claim was heard in Melbourne where referee Pa Fost oversaw the bout featuring heavyweight contender Jack 00ste. The outcome or detailed ruling was not included in the readable text.
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Melbourne
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