Chinese prisoner aid transcribed through Formosan page
A wartime reminiscence recalls Chat Tong Chat, a Chinese helper in Lapuan during Japanese occupation, detailing how prisoners of war and locals navigated fear, censorship, and loyalty. The account includes coded letters, charity gifts, and a failed attempt to smuggle food and supplies while facing brutal interrogations and police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foo Tong Chai
Bornia
Lapuan
Fouill
Nfieer
Mmeet
Vis
Chat
Himn
Wpf
Farmean
Chase
Foo Tong Chat
Sin
Furman
Lsuahied
Pone Tellaw
The Burma Campaign and Allied Drive to Burma
The article surveys the Burma campaign, detailing Allied and British forces under Mountbatten Stilwell and Wingate. It notes air power, ground battles, and logistics from the Arakan to Myitkyina, highlighting Japanese setbacks, Chinese American units, and the strategic push toward Rangoon and central Burma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilwell
New
India
Tein
Neva
Atshan
Army Air Supply Shifts and Monsoon Delays in Burma War
Fragmented wartime notes describe how dry weather kept terrain in the Irrawaddy valley from aiding supplies until heavy rains bogged armored units. The 33rd Corps moved to counter Japanese forges near Prome while monsoon risk loomed and supply lines neared strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apsin Aye
Irrawaddy
Wan Suutatin
Matt Suiay
Prome
Ron Bindeeland
Control of Prices in Australia Faces Curbs Amid Inflation Fears
In a report from Canberra, congress and economists debate extending Commonwealth price control powers to curb inflation. Strong factions favor price limits to restrain living costs, while concern grows over shortages and potential long term damage to trade and industry. Professor Copeland notes past price controls and warns against short lived efforts followed by hidden devaluation. The piece discusses state attitudes and the risk of broader economic disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australis
Anid Rom Contin
Italy
Warney
Rowe
Australia
Prines
Copia
Australis
South Johnstone School of Arts financial report notes
The chairman states the South Johnstone School of Arts year results match 1949 54 performance with subscriptions from sugar mill employees totaling £118 and public donations of £11 further receipts including book sales and credit balances. Expenditure focuses on new books £27 newspapers and reading room costs, with a small deficit after reserves. War era fundraising and policy preserved, while wartime campaigns enhanced book stock and reader access. no salaries detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Johnstone Senoor
Wieland
Tuvery
Aria
Erenge
Periolicais
Uurline
Dre
Iitany
Aucresifi
Sesesie Wien Cnet
Ams
Bristonr
Reninaine
Comalain
Thgubet
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Stee
Advanx Iure and Motor Service
Cairns
Telapracice
A.C.F
Themid Tartar Imlarmeriog
Dr. Apples
Pakel
Astra
Leggo
Harper
Pki
Neslle
Saunder's Mall
BRAVE
Labogan
Graham Jenkins
Air
Jeaeltown
Burma
K. Wallace-Crabbe
O.B.E
R.af
Rangoon
Astonia
Atria
Europe
Arshani
Bay of Bengal
Mount ‘Ballon
de Marine
Britain
Brotherhood of Arms
Moscow
Pacific
Peer Harbour
Berlin
Hitler
Philippi
Singapore
Malaya
Indo-China
Chine Weerma Road
Oriy
Kalisheh
Siptanta Alexander
Mediterranea
Swirl Marsh
Braun
Arakan
Wingate
Wiese
Quebec
Indis Ina
Wea
Milter
Mounttatter
Wright
Ieiktus
Edone
Opans
Mn Bf
Mogaesug
Mavel Range
Ankeying
Mandalay
Rome
Myitkyina
Myitkyike
Sune
Assam
Britta
Tnaian Divininos
Stilwells
Joey Na
Bartowee
Mandal
China
Tor
Tverintely
Masaaiay
Mandeiay
Tuna
Son
Maren
Central
Burmaa
Mesk- Nin
Teatown
Whi
Aif
Counter Docket Books
Rommar Docks
Diario
Wrates
Canberra
South Johnstone School OF Arts
Ssn
Fordson Tractors
Ruth
Ford Dealers
ST Caiens
Raseulle
Worcestersaire
Pateer
Watt & Tems
Meywivery
Shes Frame
Eed
Wallie
Aed
Visor
Josendend _Dierribanee
Toserraville
Exton
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