Dutch Submarines Reinforce Pacific War Effort
Royal Netherlands Navy submarines shifted from Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters to the Pacific to bolster Dutch forces against Japan. They claim 184,000 tons of Japanese shipping sunk, including several warships. one submarine torpedoed an Italian sub while another unit battled a German U-boat near Gibraltar.
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Royal Netherlands Navy
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Uwe Ger
Mann
Teallang
Ranaferren
Pacific
Japan
Gibraltar
Flushing
England
J. F. van Dun
Bar
Sicily
U S Turning From Sheep To Cattle
Sydney report notes a shift in the United States away from sheep toward cattle due to heavy slaughtering and market returns. The piece discusses declines in wool, increases in lamb production, and cattle replacing sheep on several holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wineheumbe, Carson Ltd
Prner
United States
Ateren Caeriar
Ctmarea
Australia
Lamba
Farmers face machinery charge debate at district meeting
At a District War Agricultural Committee meeting presided by Mr. W. Cargill of the Queanbeyan Cooperative, discussions centered on revising plough machinery rates to cover expenses. Some supported higher pricing while others urged caution, with further inquiries ordered and concerns raised about labor release and rural worker recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd
Lucas
Wan Fey
Cargill
Busney
Molnngt
Department of the Interior
Liegt
Dairy Subsidy Proposal Questioned by Sir Earle Page
Sir Earle Page criticized a proposed dairy subsidy saying it would not halt butter production decline and would be too small and late to help. He urged supplying free feed to keep dairy cattle alive through winter to improve spring conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farle Page
Karle
Earle Page
Fleetington saleyard demand boosts sheep and lamb prices
There was strong demand at the Fleington saleyards with total sheep and lambs around 3,104 head and prices lifting. Quotations show prime heavy lots selling up to 24 shillings and 37 pence for prime heavies, with medium condition weights common and overall values 10 to 18 percent higher than last Thursday.
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Sydney
Wethers
Owen
Murder in Sydney: Wealthy Woman Mrs Bakensil Found Dead
In Sydney on October 19, Mrs Mary Gwendolise Bakensil, a wealthy divorcee, was found murdered at Liverpool Burnet. Thomas Caroine Marwina alleged Cyril Norman confessed to the killing. Norman denied spoken admissions. witnesses described Norman’s blood stained clothes and statements about a planned robbery. The inquest adjourned to tomorrow.
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Sydney
Mary Gwendolise Bakensil
Liverpool Burnet
Thoreas Caroine Marwina
Cyril Norman
Norman
Mim Parsons
Court Frowns on Law of the Jungle Two Years for Woman
In Central Criminal Court Judge Maxwell handed Irene Manwell a two year sentence for maliciously wounding Arthur Lennox Wilcox a 36 year old horse trainer after Manwell fired a revolver at him during a dispute over years of separation following her divorce. The court noted rising lawlessness but cited mitigating circumstances and said representations may follow.
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Bydney
Maxwell
Central Criminal Court
Irene Manwell
Funeral Arrangements Incomplete Notes From Canberra Directors
The fragment mentions Canberra Funeral Directors and hints at arranging or arranging details for a funeral. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable beyond Canberra. The text remains fragmentary with references to dignity and personal treatment.
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Crusader
D. &. Young Pty. Ltd
Canberra
Cusack's
Great Furniture
Manuka
Kingston
U.S
Christopher John ‘Shakespeare
Federal Capital Pres Af Aust Ltd
Tte
Reelatersd Affine Mart
Fratton
Ve Suni
Sir Eerie Seys
Homebush
Yamaliy
Seung
Gael
Austral
WAND
Humphrey Ane
Prom
Beran
McWilliams
Air Maila
GO Market Street
Malbourne
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