Balikpapan Landing and the Pacific War’s Borneo Push
Readers learn of a Japanese seizure halted at Balikpapan by Australian forces with heavy fighting in North Borneo. The Seventh and Ninth Divisions of Allied forces advance toward Borneo as a strategic base for operations in Malaya and the Dutch East Indies, highlighting oil and rubber supplies and the broader campaign against Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pactic
North Borers
Amerty
Bergen
General MacArthur
Jungie
Buia
Baramadi
Borneo
All Borneo
al Borneo
Celebes
Jeva
Tumor
Sumatra
Autrane Dutalec
Netherlands East Indiess
Kap
Australia
Malaya
Deterioration Reported in Last Two Weeks for Prime Minister Curtin
Official bulletin notes continued deterioration of Prime Minister Curtin over the past two weeks. Details cite illness, hospital stays, and extended recovery time while ministers weigh public release and ongoing government responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Curtin
Moll
Prine Minutrs
Tseteal Aeraer
di Gestrey
Peer Sangten Yaar Rojed
al Aner Mpécal
Coxpe
Lee Prine
Curtin
Melbourne
Seti Ratty
de Wae
Privae
Telungs
Carte
Fond
Chilley
Curun
Cumeurs
Fae
Curtiss
Eiectom
Br Curting Son
Unity in Big Five Vital to World Peace
Mr Forde urges international unity among the Big Five to advance world peace. He appeals for deep public engagement to support peaceful cooperation, noting that Allied representatives have built an intersiyten Dome and stressing the need for ongoing efforts toward security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parisey
Forde
Freede
al Traskane
Frascioco
Furde
New Housing 1946 7 Big Lift in Production Planned
The government outlines its full employment White Paper aiming to accelerate housing through 1946 47. Quotas are allocated to states including NSW Victoria South Australia Western Australia Tasmania and Canberra for government sponsored housing and urgent service works while other building projects are deferred pending resources.
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Securit
Nsw
Desemaland
South Australas
West Australia
Tasmania
Canberra
Fndt
Adulteration and housing issues surface in brief notices
A digest of court, labor and public notices reports adulteration penalties, housing plans, and regulatory actions. Items mention vendors fined for selling adulterated butter, government inquiries into mine safety, and housing measures to provide accommodation for the poor. Other entries note police, civil defense, and wartime industry adjustments.
Sudden Death of Mr W B Rimmer
Obituary notes the sudden death of W B Rimmer a noted astronomer and former Commonwealth Solar Observatory official who held roles in South Kensington Canberra and Sydney and was awarded the OBE. Tributes from Rotary Clubs mark his service and mark his loss to the science community.
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Tswan Bors
England
Liverpool
Columbia
Tetsas
Geamceli
Mpecant
Cei Iage
Science
South Kensington
Smos
Commonwealth Solar
Tee Inne
Rimmer
Tee Foye Secetyiyi Reet iSeretad An Seath
Common
Wealth Pac
Ie Canberra Rowry Scener
Ember
Ube Anterice
Kathleen Agen
Queanbeyan
Invention Aims to Cut Wave Height for Coastal Work
A London forecast describes an invention by Raber Co to reduce ocean wave heights. The device, showcased at 30 factories, claims to breakwater coastlines by guiding wind forces and stabilizing breakers. It highlights several offshore applications including Normandy and Baltic shores.
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London
Dasieg Raber Co
Braun
Eastre Dustrets
Normandy
Europe
Tabiciasan
Final payment on No 4 wheat pool approved by cabinet
Cabinet yesterday approved an advance on the fourth wheat pool to cover fractions and costs, with the advance to be repaid from the pool’s returns. Details outline how the growers will receive advances and the act governing the payment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ip & Dasbel
Canberra Weather Reads Mixed Temperature Outlook
Weather report from Canberra notes temperatures around 13 degrees at Pas, rising to 34 later. Wind speeds vary with a max outlook by afternoon, suggesting a fluctuating but moderate day with a warm late period.
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Wortpatt
Pas
Potatoes in Territory Face Quality and Price Debate
Mr Daly and Mr Wat Gung examined the undergrade and rejected potato stock in Canberra. About 1000 bags were rejected, 580 No 1 grade, 220 undergrade, 160 bags of 0.3 grade and 720 bags undergrade, with losses passed to growers under the New South Wales regulations. Assessments cited infestation and processing damage as key rejection causes while noting a guaranteed price only for No 1 grade potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Tyar Hlurley
Tae
Daley
Grasee Oy
New South Wales
Seong
Sariey
Daly
Overseas damestiducilities may be setreduced into Australia
An article fragment notes postwar reconstructions and ministerial plans affecting overseas damestiducilities, mentioning Mr Dedman and an expensastit stitson as observers. It references Ceara of Porta and Briain figures in a convoluted discussion of domestic surveillance, notable for its garbled OCR phrasing and uncertain details.
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Australia
Minuterior
Deda
Dedman
Stitson
Austin
Ceara
Porta
Mate Rouse
Briain
Mary
Sindieg
Salaries of Hospital Doctors Across Years
Fragmented report outlines doctor pay in a hospital system. It notes salaries near £265 for first year graduates and about £30 for second year graduates, referencing a one-year contract and ongoing pay reviews. It mentions industrial relations groups and potential changes to salary scales.
Australians To Attend U S Civil Affairs Course
Australian military officers join a United States civil affairs program. The six officers depart to attend a course in the United States to study civil administration and foster cooperation with Britain and the Netherlands. The move aims to strengthen wartime coordination and postwar planning with allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Adare Sperstens
Japan
Brus Azpecan Duce
Port Forse
Nurizasas
Chas iStternBe
Bistmerta
Fragmentary Melbourne notice on Medea and air gas danger
Unclear OCR yields a fragmentary Melbourne item mentioning Medea, gas exposures, a burn danger, and a listed pane or panel. Names and places are jumbled, but the sense is a local alert tied to a gas incident and escape from a perilous scene.
Unclear Fragments Reflect Local News Snippet
Fragmentary OCR text mentions possible names and a date like September. Readable facts are minimal, with no clear event, place, or organizations identified.
Family Ships May Bring Home War Brides
Wartime proposal outlines building ships to transport brides for soldiers overseas. The plan envisions families awaiting reunions as ships carry fiancés and wives from Canada and other nations, detailing quotas and integration with military efforts.
New Tax Schedule Update From Texas Department Officials
Officials released a new tax schedule detailing updated employer salary deductions and exempt amounts. The notice outlines how revised rates affect payroll, with references to specific months and the need to adjust withholdings accordingly.
Base Officers Object to Parade Drill
Melbourne military officers oppose a planned parade drill, citing safety concerns and disruption. The dispute arose as officials from the Meds Army and local leadership debated the event’s timing and route, with talks focused on safeguarding personnel and spectators.
National Service Office for Canberra Planned
A proposed National Service Office for Canberra aims to improve CA service and accommodation for service members. Sir Daley notes seven air accommodations and a restructure of National Service boundaries, with a Canberra center to open early next year.
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Carberis Macrones
Daley
Department of the Ix
Nrc
Tor
Serre
Acea
le Naterea
Eerie Ue
Ayths
Natoral
Serree
Dutch Vanguard Arrives at Netesstareie Event
Fragmentary OCR text mentions arrival of a vessel or party named Dutch Vanguard at an East Indies port or event. The readable portions indicate a maritime or ceremonial arrival context with references to places, times, and associated names, though specifics are incomplete.
Untitled text fragment about revaluation and peace terms
Fragmentary OCR text discusses revaluation measures, debts and peace terms, referencing government depots and a presenter. It mentions financial strain, credits, and hoped respect for existing tasselled titles, with unclear names and places. The passage is garbled but centers on postwar financial arrangements and public notices.
Geologists Injured in Auckland Incident
Geologists in Auckland suffer injuries after a cave in near a remote site. Authorities and rescue teams work to assess debris while securing the area and tracing the cause of the collapse.
Migration plan almost agreed with Britain
The report states that Britain and Australia are nearing agreement on a migration plan. Key sticking points include shipping for arrivals and paperwork for Australian relatives, with British officials pressing for swift action while awaiting official documents. The dialogue emphasizes a closer imperial approach and accelerated cooperation between governments on migration.
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Che
Aumrajian
Om & Polley
Aus
Forde
Britain
Australis
Cranborne
Australias
Germans Murder Anti Nazi War Prisoner Story
A chaotic report from London outlines a military court case on December 17 involving German defendants accused of murdering a fellow anti Nazi war prisoner. Testimony describes alleged dragging by a rope and staged defenses amid a sequence of charged statements and conflicting accounts.
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London
Pusper Tre
Webel Roderg
At Fused
Sorueil
Language Test Record from DAaity Age 5
Government spokespeople comment on a language test provision for a five year old. The secretary notes the program and radio test statements. Public reaction shows debate over earned naturalization and working knowledge expectations.
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Han
Soteraay
Seoteran
WG Goddard
Carrying Capacity Debate for Rural Leases
The Master for the Enterior haw Seed a request on carrying capacity of rural leases. Two capacities were suggested and debated. Investigations will determine precise capacity and potential rental effects.
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Mimener
Titel Lettees Auscosice
Tewah
Irvine
Tefuazp
Tee Binater
Healy
Wood Merchants Advance Plan For Licensing
Local wood merchants gathered to discuss licensing reforms and form a committee led by a newly elected chair with a deputy. The group aims to urge government action and set a plan to regulate trade while addressing regional conditions and duties.
Oyster Culture School at Cronulla Opens
Fragmented OCR reports an Australian postwar education push with a proposed oyster culture school at Cronulla. Text is garbled but mentions ministerial involvement and a plan for a new course opening next month.
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Cronulla
Croulla
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Me. Forde
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SonTwan
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Ube
CSA
Putee
Mackayseid Ttn
Airir Clube
Gracie Pride
Erpuieme
Girieema
Hey
Elotwmna
Aiamen Ibednet
Levis
Ee Raaf
Agéney
Stoney
Montay
Rae
Wat
Perte
Smordey
Uading Bours
Perth
W. B. Rimmer
Rotary
Sareng
B Pomener
Serbere
Endustrial Com Soc
aAilins Te Preefrard
Todg Ag
Businey
Deraary
Margarets
New Tock
Ana Seogi
Steve Rand
Dy Peetest
Jean My. Dadseety
Yemen
Wiedie
East Sud
Frost
Wien
Astral
Feary
Mlb
Ives
National Service
Ine
Sir dL Oates
Bion Ducsepa
Isersbor
Neteestareie
Isvalia
Auckland
Ruste Crater
Robert le Ol
The
Gesarical Sarver
Hjarves
Olier
Conclasteas
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MPL
P Binnase
Chaiman
Penton
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