German Raider Orion Sails to Bordeaux After Epic Ocean Run
The Orion, a heavily armed German raider, cruised the Pacific and Indian Oceans for 510 days, sinking ships near Huishane and off Albany. Capt. Kurt Weys details disguises, long voyages, and near-misses, including the sinking of Turskina and a perilous Tasman Sea chase, ending at Bordeaux in August 1941.
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Huishane
Albany
Tra Ymites
Vie
Aude Jena Cay
Niagara UG
Galder
Orion
Kurmark
Hamburg - America Line
Germany
Norway
Denmark
Hixxy
Bermiis
Bordeaux
Orion' Qwise
Kurt Weys
Vesels
Beemsterdijk
Netherlands-America
Odessa
Ova
Te Gere Man Naval Command
Auckland
Woyher
Achilles
Bedo
Girr
New Zealand Shipping Company
Turskina
Maval Gvicker
Rome
Oran
Bay of Biscay
Orton
New Zealand
Eleh Books Ltd
Children's Book Council Reviews New Titles Across Ages
A review roundup covers Amy Pandy and the Ducklings and other Andy Pandy titles, illustrated by Marvyn Wright, with notes on their appeal to toddlers. It includes The Rel the Giant and Other Stories by Clare with Peggy Fortnum illustrations for ages 7-8, plus several regional and international picture books. Also examined are a modern Italian Cupid tale and a London 1666 adventure set around the Great Fire, noting illustrations, narrative style, and historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Pandy
Minky Atri
Marvyn Wright
Beockhamptan Brow
Leicester
Andy Pandy
Ally Panty
M H
Rel
Giant
Elon Clare
Peggy Fort
Bodtey Head
Lention
Astrid Blame
Tonnig - Jensen
Mill Soq
Yittle Vilage
Gord
Greenland
Miki Soq
London
City Hospital
Walphinson
Mik
Theetar
P.W
Angelo Ag
Risiline
Bettina
Collins
Cupid
Tals
Across and Down Clues Mixed in Crossword List
A dense OCR style list presents Across and Down clues with mismatched numbers and garbled entries. It includes definitions like Friendly, Haunches, Prolong, Earth satellite, Fragrant ointment, Assure, and more, interspersed with misread terms and partial answers, creating a puzzle fragment rather than a coherent grid or solution.
Booklet On Reviews Not Practicable
The Children's Book Council sub-committee explored printing a Reviews booklet but costs exceeded resources. Printing would require funds beyond subscriptions. Sub-committees will continue to assess future publication. Meanwhile three books reviewed will be honored and shown at the Children's Book Week Exhibition at Riverside July 7 to 12.
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Children's Book Council
Book Council
Riverside
Agatha Christie Ye Mri Christie Crime Writer Features Fame
Agatha Christie, famed for murder mysteries, built a fortune from nearly 80 novels and plays. Her works sold worldwide, film rights to Witness for the Prosecution fetched £146,000, and The Mousetrap set a long-running British theatre record. Christie, now 67, began writing after World War I service and early encouragement from family friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christie
Peter Saunders
Hillong
Witness
Hollywood
Linnooy
Chu Chin Chow
Ita
London
Sra
Tami
England
Frederick Alvah Millen
New York
Archibald Christie
Max Eagar
Lucien Matlowan
Agatha Christie
Christy
Enorma
France
Eden Philipatis
Prosper the Commonwealth and the Federation Hymn
Sir Robert Garvan recalls Australia’s formation and constitutional history in his life story. The memoir notes his pivotal role in Federation and governance, detailing meetings with notable figures and insights from a career spanning 1867 to 1957. The title reflects the Federation Hymn written by Garvan at century’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Randolph Garvan
GCMG
Robert Garven
Australia
Shab
Sir Rabent
Sir Robert
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Derwent River
Pacific
Green Square Books & Records
Kingston
Clus & Reader's Union
Sun-Herald Reader's Book Club
DIE Deutsche Botschaft Tande
Alle Deutschren i
Canberra
Am Sonntag
Den
Canberra University College
An Einer Gedenkstunde
Teilaumehmien
Children's Book Council Reviews
Aigrette
Berth
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Lmit
Lee
Eddy Gilmore
Associated Press
Matlowan
Sen
Hocks Ong Fem
Colina
Garman
Garema Place
Civig Centre
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