Chad Colony Declares Free French Aligned With Britain
The Chad territory in French Equatorial Africa announced allegiance to General de Gaulle and the Free French forces, joining Britain against the Axis. Churchill pledged economic aid to loyal French possessions, potentially swaying colonial administrations. Nazi policy shows cautious control as Belgians defer to German occupation while Belgian workers face deportation or forced labor.
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Chad
French Equatorial Africa
General de Gaulle
Africa
Libya
Sudan
Nigeria
Great Britain
Egypt
Churchill
France
Britain
Belgan
Ple
Max
Brussels
Canberra Air Crash Theories Weakened By Eyewitnesses
The Canberra crash inquiry examined theories of pilot error versus wiring faults and flap misalignment. Witnesses described the left wing dropping during a straight approach, a 100 degree roll, and a fiery impact, with multiple bodies sighted near the wreckage.
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Justice Lowe
R. KR. H. Winter
Wilson
Air Board Assensor
H. A. Clothier, Farmer
Canberra
Death of Dr Maloney and political career noted
Melbourne reports the death of Dr N Maloney MP known as the Little Duetoe of Melbourne. He championed free milk for children and supported industrial conscription in a key vote. State funeral planned at Parliament House with tribute from Parliament and the Workers.
Funeral notices from Canberra and Ginninderra
Funeral notices list several relatives and friends in Canberra and Ginninderra. Andrew Hughes and William George Lee are among those named for services at Canberra Hospital and St John’s Cemetery with times noted. Mason Bros. Funeral Directors appear in the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William George Lee
Rose Hill
Ginninderra
St. John’s Cemetery
Canberra
Obituary Notices From Canberra Area
The late Mr Hughes aged 5 from Canberra Hospital 3.30 pm for the General Cee Canberra. Mr Genet Ola resident of Great Lat passed away Wednesday night. The late Mr Lee aged 45 had not been well for 12 months. A resident of Ginninderrea for 16 years, he spent his days in Queanbeyan and was a tennis enthusiast. The funeral details follow. He is survived by Kathy, daughter of Queanbeyan.
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Hicaander Hughes
Mr. Frughes
Ocahnetra
Yidket U
Canberra Hospital
General Cee
Canbérra
Genet Ola
Erat Lat
Lee
Ginninderrea
Queanbeyan
Fraoga
Pan Canbe NP
Ag I. Eae
France
Ter
Quean
Weather report from Canberra shows shifting readings
Canberra weather notes barometer 30.35 in at 9 am and 30.26 in at 3 pm. Temperatures range from 4 degrees at 9 pm to 57 degrees at 3 pm with grass at 24.4 degrees. Maximum wind velocity at Canberra Aerodrome for the 24 hours ended 2.90 p m shows 3 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Melbourne banker named to Commonwealth Bank Board vacancy
Mr. Clive McPherson of Melbourne is appointed to a vacancy on the Commonwealth Bank Board. The move fills a leadership gap and confirms McPherson's role in the bank's governance.
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Clive McPherson
Melbourne
Commoneryealth Bank Board
Commonwealth election issue calls electors to choose capable men
The piece argues that amid three Labour factions and a fractured opposition, the elector must select the best individuals to carry the war program. It endorses multi endorsement, urges voters to judge candidates on merit, and stresses duty to sustain government leadership through a challenging period.
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Australia
Labour
Donnybrook
Frederick Stewart
Germans Drop Powder Over England
A white powder was dropped over many parts of England by German planes. White patches were seen on roads while fields and gardens remained unaffected. Earlier powders were chalk and harmless vegetation substances. No reason for the raid was given.
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London
England
Evatt Resigns to Contest Barton Election for Labor
Justice H V Evatt announces resignation from the High Court to stand as Fern Labour candidate for Barton in the upcoming elections. He will depart from the bench at noon next Monday and many judgments will be delivered before his departure. A. F. Crowe named as third Senator for the State Labour Senate team from Sydney.
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Justice Evatt
Sydney
Toure
H. V. Evatt
Judi
Fern Labour
Barton
Inst Jims
LABOL
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M. van de Meulebroeck
Liege
M. Boulogne
Holland
Germany
Mann and
Charleroi
AIR Smash
Wilsan
Winess
RK. C. Wilson
L. Smith
Door
Pate
Air Board
S. K. Rhodes
D. Ly Lalor
Wilwon
Co. J. Tilyard
Plasterer
Lalor
Groomi
Derr. West
Mr. Dean
Dame
Alveraftemann
F. House
R.a.alf
Mess Stoward
H. B. Southwell
L. R. O'Brien
Air Force
Dean
Waa
Sayl
Wison
DR. Malon
Id N. Maloney
M.P
Melbourn
Ee Maloney
House of Sentatives
Hint
Moloney
Parliament House
Spring Strestourne
Labour Party
Beasley
Hia
Menzies
Social Justin
Hitchcock
Berra
Knundl
F. Thomas
Ing
Stalling
Lemse
A.M.P. Society
Mutual Life
Samuel Hordern
K.be
A. W. Sneddon
F.S.A
A. E. Webb
New South Wales
Pin Street
A. W. Davis
Co. E. Meil
L. A. Briant
Auburn Street
Goulburn
Mr. C. Steele
A. H. Savage
L. G. Critchley
H. P. Bogg
Queanbeyar
Free Hospital
Alexander
Beasie
Ove
Joyce
May
Brothern
C. W. Gregory
Arp Renberra
Alexander Hughes
Eer Catberra Hospital
I General Cemetery
Mason Bros. Funeral Directors
Pasec
Aily
Amy Spatle
Eal Fine
Caine
Westerly
Gauberra
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