Major Turrall Rescued After Japanese Surrender Deception
Major Turrall, a Devon-born University graduate, risked his life in Burma when he walked unarmed to meet Japanese forces to deliver news of the surrender. After facing disbelief and harsh treatment, he persisted, shielded by a companion, and was eventually released by Japanese commanders following Allied intervention. He is hailed as a brave officer with extensive overseas service and a distinguished career.
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Burs
Bettila Foros
Jeremy Linen
Har
Turrall
Aran
Birman
Anaes
Ienes
Andres
Tuker
Mair Turrall
Zinder
Malar
Zurrall
Brian Malar
Turvall
Seerria
Ing
Scuthers
Burma
Scrap May Scrap Alcan Highway Costly World’s Road Plan
Fragmented text reports a proposed Alcan Highway project described as the world’s costliest road linking British Columbia to Alaska. It mentions rushed construction through Creek, alleged wartime fears of Japanese attack, a projected cost around £43,000,000, and vast land expropriation with thousands of workers. The piece notes government involvement and uncertainty over the project’s fate and locations in the Continent and Far South.
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Damacy
Paiehanke
Aleka
Avoerion
Malealn
Mlley
Bamlow
Goomne
Sirwilba
Britain plans training for ex servicemen to farm again
Britain outlines a training scheme for demobilised servicemen to work on farms or join private farms under the Country War Agricultural Executive Committee. Trainees will live on or near farms, with wives accommodated where possible, and a path toward smaller holdings or employment with wage safeguards.
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Britain
Brita
Detlie
Aves
British
Mareeba notes fundraiser and town events in Mareeba
A Mareeba notes item describes a recent public meeting to discuss funds for flood relief led by the Mareeba Tennis Association organizing committee including Mrs Saunders C Clelland and several others. The town canvass and social events aim to raise funds, with railway employee function and a charity raffle donation, plus a military band and buffet supper.
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Marfeba
Mareeba
Coar
Saunders
Clelland
Corbearn
School of Arts
HR Donoghue
Rankin
Roy Hill
Reas
Dorward
E Ryle
A. Rankin
Prises
Australia Day debate shapes nation’s identity reform
Fragmentary text discusses Australia Day origins, Cook's voyage, early British and American colonial actions, and debates on national celebration dates. It mentions Captain Cook, Governor Philip, the first settlements, and the shift toward recognizing a national holiday. The piece references 18th century exploration, landings in Western Australia, and the evolving view of Australia’s national identity.
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Kia Afsoomat
Fatuial Avila Sniamnl
Australia
Surtiatis
Austra
Averard
Anetra
Wentern
Holland
Mingapiton
New Holland
Beitule
Sears
Brite
Wee Wu
Iain Cook
Venturn
Britain
Caplan Cook
Hiv Diney
Pomeranian Et Powion Island
Anata Britteh
Cagiain Ook
Bsys
Amerie
England
Bodiay
Ameue Philip
Femara
Cook
Sesain Tralia
Phil Tanted
Bam
Asstralia
Melbourne
Euah m
Governor Phill
Fray Mettler
Ankur
Marvin Joie
TNT
Devon
Watson Cobh
Philip
Port Jarkaon
Fook
Cnrreet
Davy
Boiah Sation
Captus Cok
Firthey
Aulen
Stembranen
Rand Stein
Dumrrines
Nolidas
Brent
Rowelude
Kori
Minis Park
Hasan
Ralidava
Raatrali
Next of Kin Sought for POWs in Australia and NZ
Government appeals for the next of kin of imprisoned Kinudam soldiers and internees in the Fer Ean region. The notice explains entitlement to payments or compensation and lists eligible locations in Australia and New Zealand. Public officials urge families to respond promptly to identify and claim status.
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Kinudam
Tates
Lialter ‘Kingdom
Peisoners of
Amd Inlertees
Australia
New Zealand
Wartime jewellery trade and watch repair pressures
Wartime labour shortages reshape jewellery and watchmaking in Britain. Power limits and raw material scarcities push firms to rely on returning servicemen and skilled workers from other industries. Watches, repairs, and second hand components remain in demand as production shifts to war needs.
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Jamin
Boron
Iain Case
Jewelldery
Desler
Molby
Broschom
Municul
Quiiare
Rome
Britain
America
Haim
Squinet
Memorien Starply
Brsmaarty
Navy
Torreon
Entetetoma
Ty Cull
Fragmentary historical note on hypodermic needle method
A damaged OCR fragment describes a heatless hypodermic needle technique and a solid rod method. It mentions Bevin firm huis promtuces youth muster amd non DEMe and a Hinwa Teinelle tube with no heat. The text is unclear and partial.
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Bevin Firm Huis
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Northern Builders’ Supplies Pty. Ltd
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Hylbrook’s Vinegar
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Bushell
Kellogg's
Abbott
Shields, Sheridan
Bunda Streets
Leapee
Ouf
Caplate
ALCAN
Jean Ingelow
Lumbago
Tumbago
Tas
Takig
Tennis Associat
Olive
Ted McCarty
Miner Winer
Kurata
Wilaco
Anastasia Veers
Rot Rene
Howe
Wanadt
Uae
Ustom
Wattshor
Wolsumme
Murs Palaiak
Wander Brand
Kjumisung
Mac
Robertson
Dunlop
Dunlop Tyre
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