Navy confronts Okinawa losses from Japanese suicide planes
Secretary of the Navy Forrestal said US ships suffered extensive damage off Okinawa from Japanese death by own action planes. He cited nine month repairs for the carrier Franklin, six months for some cruisers, and three months for destroyers. He announced a need for 19,000 shipyard workers on the coast as hundreds leave weekly.
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Washington
Thureda
Tokyo
Okinawa
Secretary of the Navy
Forrestal
Mr. Forrestal
Nest
Franklin
Hospital staff shortages threaten Sydney area health services
Sydney New South Wales hospitals face a catastrophe due to star shortages and wartime duties. Director General De Morrie says strikes are feared but averted. hundreds of nurses and domestics are needed, bed closures rise, and many patients lack accommodation as relatives serve in war work.
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Sydney
Thuradas New South Wales
de. Morrie
Morris
Moria
Pre School Training Obligation Highlighted by Minister
SYDNEY Thursday minister for education Mr Heffron said the state must provide adequate educational facilities for more than 160000 pre school children and bring state resources to bear on the issue while opening the nursery school today. He argued a post war system must include provision for preschool training of the very young.
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Sydney
Heffron
Tr Dlay
Gaol For Wharf Theft Sentenced At Central Court
Thomsk Henry Slater a 33 year old laborer was arrested after leaving No 2 wharf with 12 pairs of foundation garments secreted about his body valued at £10. He was sentenced to three months gaol at the Central Court.
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Sydney
No. 2 Wharf
Thomsk Henry Slater
Central Court
Canberra Guides and Brownies Plan Activities and Empire Service
In Canberra 2A guides notes show Brownies absent Brown Owl as captains lead 1st and 4th Canberra Packs. They attended Empire Day Service at Albert Hall and will meet at Avion Saturday for tea. Enrolment by Miss Attwater NSW and parent invitation. Friday meeting discussed camp and arrangements for a combined camper in Waning at Apan.aM. Rangers meet Friday at TAB pin.
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Canberra
Canberra Guides
Albert Hall
Avion
Piewie
Mise Attwater
Commilyaionsr
Trintes Im Nsw
Uldia
Albert Matt
John
Yale
Artanti
Ny ‘Acvan Commneselig
Apan
Parente
Albert Hatt
Canberra Rangers
Council
Tab Pam
National Football Umpires Named For Maigasmer Urnrow
Umpire list issued for a national gridiron event names Acton facing Navy at Telopea Park with Weld and Reids officiating 2007. Eustinke to referee Manuka Wharton match as well.
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Acton
Navy
Ai Telopea Park
Weld
Reids
Eustinke
Ai Manuka Wharton
Funerals arrangement notice by Canberra Funeral Directors
Funeral directory notice urges readers to arrange services by calling Day F262 or BIOS Night 7362. Promises dignity and personal attention throughout, emphasizing full funeral planning support.
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Canberra
Interstate Rail Restrictions To Be Continued
The government aims to maintain interstate travel restrictions despite a High Court ruling. A new order suggests permit priority could allow travel for holidays, while rail capacity limits keep the system in effect. The impact on interstate freight transport is under review and may prompt state cooperation appeals.
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High Court
State Will Enforce Interstate Travel Priority Rule
SYDNEY Thursday. The present arrangements regarding interstate travel will stand in New South Wales until proclaimed by the Minister for Transport Mr Ward. A highway spokesman to-day commented on the Full High Court judgment that interstate transport order restrictions are valid. No person will be allowed to travel interstate without the proper priority unless a counter injunction is revived.
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Sydney
Iaue
New South Wales
Mr Ward
Allway
Full High Court
INCI0 TO RATIFY VETO POWERS
Delegates at the United Nations Conference in San Francisco open talks on enforcing the League of Nations and maintaining Allied cohesion until the World Security Charter is ratified. A two thirds veto adoption remains generally assumed despite a lengthy procedural debate.
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San Francisco
League of Nations
New York Time
James Preston
Hh Adits
Lincoln Lancaster Bigger Than U K in Australia
Lincoln Lancaster now under construction in Australia claims to surpass the English design by 9 percent. Minister for Munitions Mr Makins announces a speed of 300 mph and range of 8000 miles. The plan envisages Merlin engines from England initially, then local production at Lidenmbe.
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Australia
Malcin
Europe
Makin
England
Cammin Jivealth
Lidenmbe
Australian POW repatriated from Western Europe
The Army Department announced that 758 Australian prisoners of war in Western Europe had been repatriated to England during the week ending Saturday. About 600 Australians in Austria were recently confined and awaiting movement. Ex-prisoners in England on leave are being entertained through the Red Cross Information Bureau by private capital in England and Scotland.
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Melbourne
Army Department
ATF
Western Europe
England
Austria
Nott
Alf
Red Cross
Cpitalty
Scottigh
Potato supplies ample in Sydney reveals price access
Sydney reports say the Potato Controller A. G. Koster states retailers can be supplied unlimited quantities at fixed price. Consumers could obtain any amount from one bag to a full sack if they arranged for transport and inspections. The piece suggests concerns over alleged black marketing in potatoes.
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Sydney
Vie
Ar A. G. Koster
Cor-Aimers
Doctor Sets Quantity for Liquor
A testimony before the Royal Commission on Liquor in Auckland described a suggested daily intake of beer or half an ounce of spirits as sufficient abstinence. The witness noted that such limits could influence public health policy and personal consumption.
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Auckland
Wharmday
Richards
Soldiers to Form Reestablishment Bill
Sydney reports on the Returned Soldiers group led by Dr. J.C. Neagle asserting unwavering resolve. The article notes ongoing debates and expected measures to aid veterans, with emphasis on implied policy steps and public reaction.
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Sydney
J.C. Neagle
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