RAF raids on Italian aircraft works draw Italian outcry
Italian press denounces Royal Air Force strikes on Caproni and Fiat plants in Milan and Turin as criminal barbarity and accuses Britain of cowardice for daytime raids. Reports describe multiple bomb hits, fires, and large explosions at Caproni and Fiat sites, with railway targets also attacked and fires spreading across the complexes.
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Turin
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Fiat
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Batavia Prepares to Blow Up Oil Wells
Batavia reports wartime measures as civilians are evacuated from oil fields. The Army Chief of Staff told the government there will be no hesitation to blow up wells and refineries in the event of an attack.
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Batavia
Army
Raid destroys Caproni works and surrounding targets
RAF bomber forces attacked Caproni works and nearby facilities from shortly after midnight until 12 45 am. Incendiaries and high explosive bombs caused widespread fires across the factory and adjoining areas. Despite heavy darkness, Italian defenses failed to halt the raids as fire spread to railway sidings and seaplane stations.
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Ali
Alte
Hilt
Caproni
Anderodrome
Ao Little Taker
Arami
Thiway Bridge
Cassano Dadda
Solicitor Guilty Plea in Quarter Sessions
Albert Ashton de Berri Vachamann, 36, solicitor, pleaded guilty at the Quarter Sessions to forgery and larceny charges. Judge Markell remanded him for sentence after police alleged a series of frauds on the Commissioner for Stamp Duties involving document falsification and about 150 in total frauds with sums up to 50.
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Sydney
Albert Ashton de Berri Vachamann
Wolicitor
Markell
National Day of Prayer in Britain and King’s call to empire
An official royal announcement urges Sunday September 8 as a day of national prayer. Archbishop Lang of Canterbury says the nation’s anxieties have risen since May 26, and that invasion could occur at any time. Archbishop Hinsley has directed local services for September in line with the monarch’s wish.
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Canterbury
Ccamp Lang
France
Justem
Westminster
Carding Hinsley
Jerty
Australia to observe national day of prayer on September 4
Melbourne reports the Governor General and Prime Minister say the King requests a national day of prayer on September 4 the first Sunday after the war anniversary. The King’s message was conveyed to the public through the Prime Minister.
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Melbourne
Governor-Geeral
Lord Gowrie
Mr. Menzies
About One Third Fail to Enrol in Universal Training
The army reports between 10 000 and 20 000 men have not enrolled under universal training. With two days left to enrolment officials fear about 30 percent of eligible men have not reported. Defaulters face up to £50 fine or six months in prison. after prosecution the men must enrol and serve.
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Sydney
Army
Wade resigns to contest Gwydir seat in Parliament
Mr B Wade M L A resigns from Barwon seat to contest Gwydir in the State Parliament. Speaker received the resignation today and Wade aims to oust Labour incumbent W W Scully who has held Barwon since Wade first won the seat in 1628.
Sydney Show Moves and Possible Royal Hush Over Shower Quints
A disjointed report from Sydney hints at a proposed royal ceremonial issue and a discussion involving Mr Mair and Mr Mengies. It mentions Canberra, military authorities, and a potential change to official plans, without clear details or outcomes.
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Sydney
Mair
Henig ‘Fadden
Canberra
Mengies
Cause of Catarrh Conquered at Last
Excerpt discusses Lantigen vaccines and antigens claimed to detoxify and predissolve to trigger rapid immunisation. Claims include improved absorption, quick relief, and varying immunity duration up to two years. Prices listed as £1 1s for several weeks, with multiple Lantigen variants for colds hay fever and whooping cough.
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