Australians shot by Japanese court told story
Trial details recount the execution of eight Australian POWs by Japanese forces. Names, regiments, and the sequence of orders are described as the prosecution asserts the killings occurred after capture on June 1. The account notes protests, lack of legality, and the prisoners being executed at a cemetery near Taoy airport.
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Court
34Th
Wareant Offeer
Wenchnan
Bingepore
Alma Fiers
Shing
Huntor oMeer
Burial rites and trial details at Tokyo academy incident
Disjointed wartime account describes burial rites and a court inquiry into eight Australians executed after a training incident at Tokyo Military Academy. Major Mackay notes evidence and that prisoners wore uniforms. Report mentions guards, interpreters, and defense counsel Kamimura, with references to courtroom crowd in Los Negros and Manus Islands.
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Mackay
Tokyo
Netview
Ots
Yunouke Kamimura
Rerenga
Cavilian Service
Los Negros
Manus Inlanda
Mary
Var
Toy
Mlc
Vie” Dence
Ula
Overtime Ban In Metal Trades Court Rules Against Union
A court upheld an order prohibiting the Union from enforcing an overtime ban in metal trades. The decision, by Justices Kelly, Dunphy, and others, nullified the wage increase trigger linked to overtime and warned the union against coercive actions. The ruling curbs union pressure seen as a threat to workers during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nutraladiat “Society
E+ inserihe
Federal Nyworkare Aascciation
Theot Mites Warkorw Union
Uneas Wnions
Kelly
Warty
Dunphy
Mae
Sera
Housing policy shift eases purchase of government homes
An official party at a premiere announced a major housing policy change. The Department of the Interior will resume selling government owned homes with assisted terms to tenants, offering up to 80 percent down payment assistance and 35 year terms for brick or concrete homes, with a reversion option to rent-to-own.
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Pr A. M. McBride
AVA
Interior
Fitty Henner
Teyants Ine
Sinea Wi
Candot
Department of the Ine
Vbr
Bro
Aasiatant
Department of the Interior
Centre Party Gains In Jap Election Reds Crushed
Tokyo reports the Japanese Communist Party suffered a crushing defeat in the Diet Upper House election. Of 117 seats declared, only one Communist candidate won. Early results show Liberal Party 46 seats Social Democratic 35 Independents 15 Ryokufukai 9 Democrat 3 and others.
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Centre Party
Reds
Tokyo
Japanese Communist Party
Diet
ALG P.m
Liberal Party
Social Democrat
Independents
Ryokufakai
Democrate &, Commandant
Canberra Premiere of New War Film
A Canberra premiere event hosted at Hotel Canberra showcased a new war film with Governor General and Mrs. McKinnon in attendance. Prime Minister and diplomatic corps attended as Capitol Canberra Picture Theatres Limited organized the screening, with guests entertained afterward by the managing director and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Umeat
Weich
Governor-Oaneral
Mra
Jing Pifaira
Austral
Capitol Canberra
Thetren Limited
Australia
Mr B.albrights
Nie Wite
Outstanding Production Highlights WWI Daylight Bombing Film
An early war picture documents daylight precision bombing development during World War I. The film portrays the heroism of bombing groups, the strategic aerial campaigns over Europe, and the U S and German forces involved, drawing on American documents and military witnesses. The production centers on Courage, training, and the evolution of air power in combat.
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Mimmary
England
Swa Mumnber
Bartlett
Col. Beirne
Say
Whir
Avenari
Gregory
Jentven
Emon
Parteayalatn
Saar Cama
Mwartine Aviation
Belru
Cierman Raatewatte Records
Ene
Military
Dean Jamger
Broyal
Aroun Atuvant
Tutobanrourt
Mor Hugi Marlowe
Two Federal Staffs Being Pruned
A Melbourne report notes that Commonwealth Employment Service and Commonwealth welfare services may consolidate under Labour Department guidance. Officials discuss absorbing workers into other departments with timing decisions pending cabinet actions. Most affected are staff in job offices facing planned office consolidations and retirements.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Department of Labour
Public Service
Huwrd
Revlon i Commonwealth
Deitie
Winder
Steuchone
Lin Area
Robert Arthur
John Kellogg
Bob Patten
Atomic weapons may be used by artillery in war
The U S Army is developing atomic weapons for artillery and air delivery for battlefield use. General Henry Coline, Chief of Staff, says the army aims to devise systems and methods to fire atomic rounds from guns and to carry bombs by aircraft. He notes ongoing work and the potential for future guided munitions, while stressing the strategic implications and readiness for enemy action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Army
Lawton Coline
Chiatof
Army
Thin
Nipport
Reid
Wennone
Toni Ramone
Colina
Aitstvde
Red spying condemned in tense Yingowinvin trial
A harsh public attack on Kunmie exposes alleged conspirators tied to Soviet diplomatic circles in Yugoslavia. Prosecutor links two senior Yugoslav officers to treason and collaboration with Russia during Cominform tensions, naming Colonel Jovante in the dramatic case.
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Helgrade
Kunmie
Yingowinvin
Progouuln UF & Leensun
Leigh Yeasterday
Yugoahevin
Cork
Raut ‘Iyi
Split
Alee
Ern
Viada
Depoche
Depchevic
Lugualavis
Byanko Pet Jenovic
Russia
Jovante
Omer Yugoslay
Tall
Election results with Liberals strongest party in Upper House
Socialist and Une Liberata lead in the vote totals while the Liberal Party holds about a quarter of seats. The scale shows 102 of 182 seats needed for a clear majority, with Prime Minister Wowhidw hoping Liberals become the top party in the Upper House to gain working support from Conservatives for national policy amid Western powers and Russia politics.
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Omos Agures
Liberal Party
Mont Tmitiknty
Wowhidw
Humm
Russia
Victorian workers defy stopwork call in Melbourne
In Melbourne a large number of workers including butchers and tram staff ignored a stoppage order by unions. About 70 percent of butchers reported for work, while 2000 unionists gathered at the Yarra Bank for a protest demanding higher wages. Railways and city traffic were disrupted as trams and private cabs diverted to manage the increased congestion. The halt reportedly cost the Victorian railways up to £70,000 in potential revenue.
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Melbourne
Liscohution
Bil
AKU
Spencer Street
Bank Huindridg Anl
AJL
ABU
Newport
Min Kotes
Ome
Hove
Teault
Raxtra
St Kihin Jupelion
Holloway
Yatra Bank
Victorian Railwaya
Thore Dyan
Railways Commissioners
Fakir and Vipers Conflict Echoes in Frankfurt
An unclear report describes Fakir and a group called the Vipers in Frankfurt amid tense exchanges. References mention MW deya and Burman warnings, with scattered phrases about a confrontation, a denial, and possible legal or security actions. The text is fragmented and names multiple entities with ambiguous roles.
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Pati
Policy on Nists Still Uncertain in Tokyo
A Japanese government interview indicates policy toward the Communist Party in Japan is under review. Attorney-General Himinehi Ueda remarks the Diet may decide the approach independently, while authorities monitor calls for possible emergency measures against the Communist party amid mixed signals.
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ROKYO
Japanes
Party A
Japan
Himinehi Ueda
Japanene
Carmunit
Bunning
Kyodo
Australian Communist Party
Dimatution
Unie
Conasmuntet
Fia
Japanase
Miners Union to Appeal to Court on Red Bill
The Miners Federation in Sydney plans to appeal to the court over the Red Bill matter. The Central Executive instructed its legal team to act and lodge proceedings, aiming to challenge government moves affecting union solidarity and funding. The federation seeks a united front with the Waterside and the Seamen’s unions if the Commonwealth acts against any member.
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Miners’ Union
Sydmay
Mowery
Miners’ Federation
Communist Party
Sydney Today
Kawatinene Federationi
Wattianin
Asia
Conlgill LN Iy Wert
Mirdining
Guulut Ube
Williarsa
Conrad Executive
Hau
Federation
Bene Pens Union
Waterside
Wornera’ Federation
Commonwealth
Agatnst
Williams
Bill van Mage
Stea
TuemwLinion
Melbourne
Eration
Lsat
Feftaral
Ui Alap
Elmo
Mensies
Talks Today On Amendments In Federal Cabinet Meeting
The Prime Minister announced federal cabinet will hold a special Canberra meeting tomorrow to discuss government amendments. Key figures Menzies and Bailey attended, with deliberations on amendments to sections five and nine related to provision and Crown protections.
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Aken Nies
Canberra
Mongies
BUC
Commonwealth
M. Bailey
Melbourne
Lnst
Ant
Ber Menzine
Astomey-Garral
Benator
Headon
Fragmented OCR note on race results and affiliations
An unreadable OCR fragment discusses age, a secretary, and the AAU stance. Mentions Hobart, Breakenry draw, and individuals Connell and Haga with unclear roles. No coherent event or dates clearly identifiable from the text.
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Allways
Sparta
Hobart
CPS
Aum
Rating Connell
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