Sydney pilot lands at Worms by mistake in wartime incident
Berlin reports Pilot Officer Robert David Wawn of Sydney led a Hampden Hereford of the Fiftieth RAF Bomber Squadron to Worms thinking it was Scotland. He and three companions stepped from the aircraft to light cigarettes before soldiers captured them. Officials say he claimed dropping six bombs on Templehof. no bombs fell on the aerodrome or nearby on August 25.
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London
Berlin
British Associated Prews
Robert David Wawn
Sydney
Fiftieth
R.A.F
Worms
Scotland
Omcer Wawn
Wawn
Templehof
New Zealand Motor Trade Hit by Petrol Rationing
Edmond of the New Zealand Trade Federation warned the motor industry faces ruin from petrol cuts. He said 20 000 workers have been dismissed and many firms threaten failure, urging restore of private user petrol and looser commercial limits to at least 1 000 000 gallons monthly.
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Wellington
N.Z
New Zealand Trade Federation
Edmond
New Zealand
State Country Party Leader Defends Parliament Members
The Leader of the State Country Party criticised parliamentary representation, stating party records show country people often elect men of proven capacity. Mr Bruxner challenged anyone to find a period with more members of such qualifications serving in Parliament.
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Sydney
Mare
State Country
Atetementa Recat Panera
State Country Party
Leant
Bruxner
Dutch Seamen Decorated For Gallantry In Air Attack
Queen Wilhelmina decorated the captain of a Dutch ship with the Willemsorde for bravery during an air attack by 12 German planes. The captain manned a machine gun and shot down one plane, then four enemy aircraft pressed the attack, wounding him and several crew members who continued duties. The captain received a blood transfusion and is recovering. Crew members were also decorated for conspicuous bravery.
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London
American journalists attacked on voyage to America
Tokyo reports Yamuri accuses U S journalists aboard the Californian of stirring anti Japanese demonstrations. It cites Japanese sources saying the United States seeks to widen an economic blockade on Japan via a USA New Zealand air service and other measures. The dispatch notes Standard Oil officials sent from Manila to Batavia to hinder talks with Mr Kobayashi.
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Tokyo
Yamuri
Australia
America
United States
Japan
U.S.A
Manila
Batavia
Mr. Kobayashi
Clipper Delayed by Weather Reaches Auckland Tomorrow
Clipper held at Noumea by bad weather delays arrival in Auckland until tomorrow. A party of distinguished Americans aboard. seven of the fourteen did not remain at Noumea and continued to Sydney by yacht.
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Wellington
N.Z
Noumea
Auckland
Sydney
Naval programme aims to speed shipbuilding nationwide
Government plans continuous shifts at all shipyards to accelerate the naval building programme. A commercial fleet expansion under 10 000 tons is proposed with private yards likely to receive a generous bounty. Conferences in Sydney between Kerala government shipbuilders and naval representatives are shaping plans.
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Freighier
Sydney
Kerala
Sydney Show Melbourne Showground Evacuation Stir
Sydney officials seek to relocate the showground to vacate the site for an Army depot. Minister M McBride said the ground serves as a key staging area to handle recent recruitment surges and may be transferred to other camps if the world situation changes.
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Melbourne
Army
M McBride
Sydney
ALF
McMenamin Hospitalized Forces Saturday Ride Canceled
Jockey E. McMenamin is in hospital with a sore throat and will stay a few days, ruling him out of riding on Saturday. The update confirms the rider’s absence from the upcoming program.
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Sydney
E. McMenamin
Canadian Students to Train in Compulsory Military Service
Ottawa reports that all university students in Canada over 18 will receive compulsory military training in the future. The measure aims to prepare educated youths for national defense.
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Ottawa
Military Canteens Established for Australian Forces
Regulations issued last night establish canteens to serve the Australian Military Forces. A Controller General of Canteen Services may be appointed by the Minister with controllers in each district and District Canteen Boards. Profits must benefit Warrant Officers NCOs and men. not for ordinary military needs or other purposes.
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Cugong
N.C.O
Eastlake to meet Acton in first semi final at Manuka
Eastlake will meet Acton in the first semi final at Manuka Oval tomorrow in a hard contest. Both sides are at full strength with Eastlake missing Sharp but welcoming McDonald back, while Acton promote a strong lineup with Haslam and Watson returning. The Intermediates semi final precedes the seniors.
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Acton
Manuka Oval
Intermedulca
Manuka
Sharp
McDonald
Hill
Queanbeyan
Haslam
Watson
Murden
Brodie
Noonan
Kermode
Trevis- Nan
Edlington
Hortas
Ewen
Eyre
Robbie
Rover
Drayton
Amari
K. Gladwin
Wiesnieuski
M. Rogers
Gallagher
Seton
Trowbridge
French
V. Rogers
McDowal
Phillips
Thurbon
Lee
Sandery
F. Westcott
Westcott
Waiton
Ryan
Rever
Kirkham
Lith
Kligour
A. Brown
AIF Casualties List Details Australian and Abroad Losses
The latest AIF casualty list names Acting Corporal E. E. Hayes and Private 8. D. J. Hampson among those listed in Australia, with Pres. H. McQuade and J. A. Ward also noted. Abroad, Corporal C. A. Hellier and Private W. F. Skinner are listed as removed from the seriously ill category.
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Melbourne
A.lf
Australia
E. E. Hayes
D. J. Hampson
A.A.M.C
H. McQuade
J. A. Ward
C. A. Hellier
W. F. Skinner
Cavalry
Accidental Death of John Colless in Strathfield Home
John Jackson Colless a 43 year old retired dairyman was found shot in his Strathfield home in the children's playroom. The revolver near the body had fired one shot penetrating the brain killing him instantly. Police believe he was handling the gun when it accidentally exploded.
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Sydney
John Jackson Colless
Dong Ueday
Strathfield
Colless
Collens
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