Desolate War Front Tells Of Siege And Transformation
Disrupted dispatches describe a siege near Bowes with four months of occupation and no aging the front. Reports note reorganized command, advanced artillery, and a growing front line HQ as troops press toward invasion while civilians await Christmas respite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobrum
Bowes
Ayeton
Vaan
Cain tMel
Audpay Onmanon
Abupa
Pitsle
Samarrheen
Bern
Noidlar
Tia Morniog
Treasury officials face probe on profits and prices fight
A fragmented report notes Treasury officials declined comment on a committee inquiry into alleged price and profit manipulation by monopoly firms. Government critics claim high profits and tax exemptions fueled unrest, while committee members await testimonies from Commerce and other agencies.
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Frewarer
Se. Kunden
Yuo Orday
Sre C Pouce
St. Peuut
Rave
Fuditen
Denew
Mul
Commonwealth Pation Department
Treauree
Weather Report from Calberra Morning to Evening
Weather notes show barometer readings around 30.24 inches at 9 am and 30.17 inches at 4 pm. Temperature values appear unclear but indicate daytime highs near 31 degrees with wind measured at varying speeds. The fragment hints at changes in cloud cover and possible precipitation details, though many figures are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calberra
Mrntay
Bam
Joporen
Massoney
Hitler's new order in Norway faces Nazi tyranny
The document notes a Norwegian administration under German control led by Quisling's party with the army enforcing order. The judiciary is subjugated, a People’s Court replaces the Supreme Court, and press censorship plus arrests rise as Norwegians resist, from pulpit to street, under German occupation.
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Jat
Hitler
Norway
Quisling
Lofoten Islenda
Yoal Samling
Munich
Norwegian Supreme Court
Supreme Court
People's Court
Agsinet Merobere
Nasjonal Samling
Norwegisna
War time frolics at Hotel Canberra ban ball event
The Hotel Canberra would not host a police ball due to wartime conditions. Manager Mr J Beaton cited staff limits and flexible hours as making a ball impractical, with the association already told the Albert Hall would be used instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flote
Canberra
J. Beaton
Lo Wai Canditti
Hotel Canberra
A.C. Pollee
Plotel Canberra
Albert Hall
Anstable Stai
Communiet Han Remains and War Time Entry Debate
Fragmentary OCR mentions Communal Wateritue and the Attorney General Hughes debating a ban. Indicates wartime context and consideration of allied entry. Lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
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Bydnbey
Heumy
Enange
Hinds
Artorveg-eneral
Hughes
Eold Adalay
Stunt
Japanese Ban Affects Australian Trade Patterns
A London style report notes Japan banned U S sports and British manufacturers gear. Australia imports parachutes and stockings from Japan and seeks alternative sources. An Australian parachute maker has 8000 yards in stock and the toy industry shifts as Japanese seaport restrictions bite. England supplies ships and clockwork toys for Christmas trade.
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Abney
Sydney
Celal
Dupanem
Joye
Ulea
England
Christman
Australia
Milk subsidy proposal debated in Sydney opposition views
Sydney reports opposition member Mr Mair claims government plans to grant a subsidy of 2d per gallon for milk, despite Maynard government consideration and constitutional concerns. The adviser warned the subsidy might be unconstitutional.
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Sydney
Lauder
Mair
Queen to Broadcast Echmy Evening Lineup
Queen to broadcast from Empire station on Monday night at 7 10 am with a modest tribute. Broadcast will be heard on 20 stations and more.
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Hydney
Empire
Australia Faces War Pressure as Pacific Tensions Rise
Fragmented dispatches describe Japan advancing arms and air moves in the Pacific while Australia vows steadfast resolve. The Prime Minister declares Australia dramatically strengthened yet warns of looming global conflict and moral courage in facing the crisis.
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Dupes
Australia
Japan
Prine
Evacuation of Japanese from Australia Begins
Far East tensions push Japanese nationals in Sydney and Melbourne to prepare for rapid departure. Reports say many are packing, shipping furniture, and awaiting transport to Perth or other ports. Some plan to relocate to Sydney or Melbourne. others may seek independent arrangements. Trade collapse cited as reason for broader departures from New Zealand as well.
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Far East
Sydney
Melbourne
Australia
Auckland
New Rusland
Tasmania Gains Two Industries From Victoria
Tasmania plans two new industries from Victoria including barbed wire manufacturing and octane production. A potato starch facility is under consideration to utilize reject potatoes, with sites to be found in Launceston and Hobart. The plan aims to meet local demand and create export opportunities while boosting regional employment.
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Tasmania
Launceston
Hohkart
Coarove
Gayle
Loan allocations cut to twenty million pounds in review
The latest budget update shows loan allocations reduced to 20 million pounds, nearly 8 million pounds below the coordinator's proposals. The decision tightens funding levels amid ongoing scrutiny of lending strategies by the overseeing body.
Four States Clash Over War Spending and Loans
Premieres from New South Wales Queensland Victoria Tasmania and Western Australia sparred over a drastic loan cut aimed at funding urgent defence works and social programs. Debate focused on a Commonwealth allocation of 30 million pounds with fear of stalled public works and regional disparities.
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Victoria
New South Wales
Quaeruland
Western Ausalia
Taaruin
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Vernmental
Commonwealth
New South
Tamsenia
Bir
Victor
Quesnalard
Ot — Devicita
Queensland
Auth
Australia
Westerns
Row
Mtv
I Befanice
Govarnmestal
Peseral Cefence
Ramite
Fad Seete
Saat
Quewneey
New South Wale
McKett
Meitell
Sarvices
Carvin Ut
Imdonal Ecfork
Paturn
EU Turine
King’s Crom
Aera
Gowrie A T Anderson Unite for Protection Effort
Lord Gowrie leads a joint task force with Birige SarGenarel A T Anderson to form a protective alliance aimed at stabilizing regional security and coordinating defense measures across fraught territories. The partnership seeks rapid deployment and unified action.
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Mle Baalumyne
Uoverior
Dane Fal
Lord Gowrie
Eltroded Ty Birige- SarGenarel
A. T. Anderson
Fadden leadership questioned as Country Party split looms
A Brisbane report says the Queenstown Country Party contemplates continuing in opposition after Mr Fadden faces a leadership challenge. The party aims to avoid further dissension as Mr Madden and colleagues defend the government’s program and seek unity amid internal strains.
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Rome
Abbott
Madden
Prine Minter
Obine
Frdion
Vragen
Meat for Russia in Wales Amid Trade Pressure
Fragmentary report notes requests for meat shipments to Russia via Wales. Text is unclear but hints at policy requests and potential wartime or trade constraints affecting supplies, with phrases suggesting allocations and possible delays.
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Allie ‘Ary Ware
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United States
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