Third Army crosses German frontier in bold push
The American Third Army under General Patton crossed the Our River at two points near Oberhausen and St. Patershirche to reenter German territory amid heavy opposition. Reports say German forces pulled back to the Belgrad Line as Allied raids hit Cologne bridges and German transport, with thousands of prisoners and substantial matériel losses cited.
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London
Third Army
Patton
Our River
Oberhausen
St. Nord
St. Patershirche
Reuters Maing
Furst
Bullange
Maimady
Buntay
Merrerbath
Reuters
Geman
Alance
Hind
Presrat
Hitler
Erin
Sollern
Cologne
Radeniirhen
Rhine
Germany
Notes Left by Wounded Gaol Prisoner
Wounded prisoner notes describe a revolver being shown to his chest, indicating a perilous escape attempt or confinement incident. The fragmentary OCR hints at tense moments involving weapon presence and prisoner vulnerability within the gaol setting.
Yanks Tried To Poison Him
In a garbled wartime clipping a claim is reported that Yanks attempted poisoning. The fragmentary text references a market scene and actions harming their own accommodation plans, with mentions of Canberra housing and a Department official urging residents to assist in making housing available for an upcoming parliamentary session.
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My. Department For
Canborth
Mkc
Fesidenie
Department of Tstntaster
Dual Murder Case and Government Relations Mentioned
Fragmentary report covers a dual murder claim tied to government relations, including alleged registration pressures and a suspect, Everest, facing a murder charge. Also notes a police statement about questioning and a career naval officer. Local notices include a bowling club event, a social meeting, and music lessons openings.
War Prisoners Employed in Industry Details
A detailed submission outlines the numbers of prisoners of war employed and the types of work carried out. It notes that some prisoners should not be used for certain properties and calls for ministerial review. The document was prepared for the Minister for Labour, submitted by the Director-General of Manpower.
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Br Bollowly
Mr Funnel
Australians charged in Day shooting case at Central Court
Irene Day 39 Daphnerene Kinney 21 Keith Mull 27 and Nancy Burley 24 remanded to Feb 12 on murder charges after Donald Day was found shot in a Surrey Hills house. Defence says Mull volunteered statements in post defense. Two American seamen William Blimp 92 and George Burton Miller 21 charged with possessing automatic pistols and cash. handed to American authorities after court.
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Sydney
Ball
Goldie
Central Police Court
Irene Merle Day
Daphnerene Kinney
Keith Kitchener’ Mull
Nancy Burley
Donald Day
Surry Falla
Ie Polies
Feodanta
Mull
Gulliusel
Wiliam Blimp
Sonia
Seaman
George Burton
Miller
Gentral Cour
Janary
Mcence
Australia
Goa
Golly
Hull
Funeral arrangements and office notices for local services
Fragmented text lists funeral arrangements and office notices for Canberra, with references to a funeral director, attendance, and shop committee. Names and exact actions are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the piece centers on arranging funerals and related contact details.
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Canberra
Canberra steam laundry seeks staff and trainees in deadline text
A chaotic job notice lists vacancies in Canberra, including full or part time office staff, bookkeeping, typing, and general clerical work. It calls for youth apprentices in printing and two pantry or kitchen roles, with details on wages and application to the Canberra Town manager and public works postings.
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Miter
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Davies’ Pharmacy
Kingston
Reconnaimance
St. Vith
Thea
Bby
Sr ‘Wnat
Prust
STI
Epo Blackman
Yanks
ARC
J. Gollings
Sinister
Inter
Hpensaary
Brisbane
William Fiverest
Breedqarter
Donovan
Nto
Pervice
Eiverest
Mur
John McCollum
UA Navy
Everest
McCsthunavi
McCellum
Liver
Barton
Agmial General Aevtion Us
Kai Atla
Boise Pavilion
Ruemabor
Ile
Rata
Vimiba
COX
WR & Ala
Tir
Pexnaly Rociety Hall
Hingston
Gaterock
P Kelly, Han
Toe
Shirley M. Ransom Amusa
LLC
L. Blaying
RY Warming
ALF
Baen
Bharyn MamMatt
Wight Capitol
Lily
Neal Ugredene
Avery Mucming
Dayton
Lifebuoy
Semuixene
Jefe
Austalia
Senamtanwe Tiong Vivory
Caen Apent
Stet Sete
Jon Your
Aaa Held
Ian Gay Vets
Bncking
Hepty J
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Alnatl
Bled
Tan
Ale Beulah Bandi
Mine Foch
Bhe
Capitol
Leslie Howard
Esland Welfare Association
Ainslie Hall
Ainslie
Wally Higgs
Fred Lawler
Jane Queanbeyan
Daten
Oe Lysaght
Commonwealth
Lysaght Brothers & Com’y Pty, Limited
Arecley -L' Ra
Ridge Breet
THE
Braddun
Department OF Post War Reconstruction
Melbourne
Malbourne
Department OF the Interior
Yefere
Odareswad
Cuntwrr
Tanita
Segmrate
A. Carrodus
Kundan
Indy
Bee
Barnard
Acton
Wien
Die St
Lucas
Gouthurs
Fiterod
Sid Wabliahed
Jhenera
Peta Sranahlin
Catareh
eRvisEs
Medicis
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