War Day by Day Britain Repels German Air Attacks
The article reviews ongoing air battles over Britain with German forces suffering heavier losses while British striking power grows. It notes Germany’s insistence on air superiority, predicts larger raids, and surveys U S defence readiness and Roosevelt’s late May defense funding request to bolster American fortifications.
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Royal Air Force
Britain
Germany
Low Countries
Iminy
U.S.A
Pacific
Hawaii
United States
Nin
Roosevelt
Con- Lh
Defanos
Fr. Vaatsuma
On the Air Today Radio Schedule Highlights
A dense listing outlines broadcasts for two stations 2FC and 3AR detailing timing blocks across the day. Programs include essential services news music devotionals live performances and talks featuring orchestras and notable speakers with numerous schedule overlaps and regional variations.
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the Watchman
Scotland Calling
Adelaide String Orchestra
Jim Davidson
Lillian Russell
Cloae
All Sydney
Lyn
Cry For Justice
T. J. O'Sullivan
Sydney Ladies’ Wireless Chorus
United States Builds Up A Two Ocean Navy Plan
The United States aims for a 750000-man army and a vast naval expansion. By March 1 the Navy had 150 under age and 151 over age vessels in commission and more ships under construction. Contracts for battleships destroyers submarines and aviation ships totalled significant funds with 100 million dollars allocated to accelerate work. A new bill would add 64 vessels bringing total upcoming ships to 244. The plan envisions 25 battleships 88 cruisers 378 destroyers 180 submarines and 20 aircraft carriers.
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United States Navy
Bouee
United States
Australia and Commonwealth leaders mourn disaster losses
A barrage of condolences from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States pours in after a tragic air disaster. Messages from Sir Thomas Blamey, Lord Gowrie and other officials express deep sympathy for bereaved families and the nation.
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Australia
Lord Gowrie
Mensies
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Wido
Thomas Blameyi
ALF
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Palestine
Imperial Force
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Pathy An
Government of
New Caledonia
Canberra High Defeats St Patrick's 8 3 In Rugby Showdown
Canberra High School beat St Patrick's College Gowipura 8 3 at Manhka Oval to win the Secondary Schools Sports Association first grade Rugby Union pre. More than 500 parents and pupils attended as St Patrick's were brought by special train.
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Pe Aalty
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Company Publication City Canberra Notice
Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the company offices in Mort Street Braddon Canberra.
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Shakespeare
Federal Capital Preas of Australia Ltd
Mort Street
Braddon
Canberra
Supreme Court OF the
Australian Capital Territory
Napier
Vale Street
Cabramatta
New South Wales
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Davies & Woods
Northbourne Avenue
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Capital Piege of Australia Ltd
War bomb practice at Woolshed Paddock Duntroon August 17 1940
Public notice warns firings with high explosive war bombs will occur at Woolshed Paddock Duntroon on Saturday 17 August 1940 from 9 am to 12 noon. J W Fletcher Royal Military College staff corps adjutant signs the notice. The Returned Soldiers League Volunteer Defence Corps inaugural ceremony will be at Dry Hall Canberra 18 August at 9 10 am. All returned men invited and urged to attend.
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Duntroon
J. W. Fletcher
Staff Corps
Royal Military College
Dry Hall
Canberra
Thanks to Patrons as I Pass Business to Successor
Having disposed of my business to Messrs T and J Notaras I desire to extend thanks for the patronage extended to me in the past and to ask patrons to extend the same patronage to my successor A.
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J. Notaras
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