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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 26, 1945

Page

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Super Forts Raid Okinawa Plan Showed Wartime Strategy

General Arnold reveals a bold attack plan using Super Fortresses based in Okinawa to strike Japan from the Pacific theater. The report notes 5 Super Fortresses, long-range bombers, and projected timelines for a rapid Pacific campaign amid mentions of marianas, storage facilities, and targets in industrial centers.

Momoulie Okinawa Japan Meriant Bares The Pacific Ave Arnildy Uhr Marianas Obinaa Arnold Adi Pritahly Therm Miao Neuve Hall Thor Simin Ald Cinik

JAP RAID ON OKINAWA COSTLY FIGHTING REPORTS 59 PLANES LOST

Fragmented dispatch from Guam and Haiderport describes a heavy air raid on Okinawa with 59 planes downed or damaged. Marines claim aggressive enemy maneuvers near Ogiminin and successful counterattacks by Marine pilots led by Lt. John Laser Wan. Report notes night raids, dawn dawnings, and Allied air superiority withokka mentions of new enemy fighters and submariner Haiderport inventor teetering on the edge of wartime updates.

Guam Mondas Daving Og Minin John UN Can Kwan Ine Avenglers Cormalre Neil Eallut Ivory Bawen Nthe Mito Group Marine Itachi Bakasmin Hasen

Japanese See Advantage in Coming Invasion

Japanese planners foresee advantage in invading the mainland, arguing long supply lines and island battles favor their forces while the enemy faces difficulty disrupting lines. The article mentions a northern area near Elune White, mine sites, and anticipated deep penetrations by air and sea power.

Liquidation battles as Japanese forces on Luzon face heavy losses

Dispatch describes intensified operations in the Cagayan Valley and surrounding Luzon fronts with U S and Allied units engaging Japanese troops. Reports claim air evacuations of the wounded, aerial bombardment, and counterattacks driving back enemy positions, as night combats persist across coastal and inland sectors.

Poised Demand for Economic Aid Reveals Government Stance

Fragmented, unclear OCR text suggests a discussion of economic aid and government stance. Key entities are not clearly identifiable due to garbled wording. The piece appears to reference American involvement and regional economic plans but lacks coherent details.

Australians Drive Toward Buin Naval Base

Australians push toward Buin in Bougainville sector as ground forces and air units tighten patrols. NZ Coral fighters bomb western approaches while warnings of supply lines and Japanese positions signal a fierce stage in the campaign.

Buin Naval Base

Empire Farmers Meet Delegation Dialogue Report

A fragmented account shows Lasnox stondus and Turner Wenter addressing a farmers delegation. They discuss invitations and overseas farmer representations from Britain and other countries, with uncertain lines about attendees and actions at the Parmore Club meeting.

Lasnox Ion Britain Fumus Turner Wenter Delega Parmore

Princess Elizabeth's Engagement Reported Among Royal News

Fragmentary OCR suggests Princess Elizabeth event tied to royal plans and a potential engagement. Mentions a Hout eprusor infant Nevill the Myra Late fund and Camille Went daughter of the Earl of Portsmouth, with unspecified roles in the royal party and marriage reference.

Elizabeth Slonnion Munday Prinone San Af Nevill Myra Royal Party Camille Went

Leopold ignores demand for abdication

The report notes King Leopold spurned calls for abdication and instead greeted officials at a ceremony. He spoke of unity and the need for a better future, while antiwar sentiment remained evident in public mood and parliamentary signals.

Paushels Leopold Lawly Gai Putin Imagem NBL Rainny

Transport Plights Over the Pacific Report

A fragmented wartime note recalls Allied air transport efforts expanding the theater. It notes the American Air Transport Command now flying over 900,000 miles and offering passenger tickets in Brazil and Bolivia. The piece highlights efforts under the Act and mentions pilots, mainly B- master teams, delivering mail and cargo across the Pacific at frequent intervals.

Bruce Rothwell Vinscimaren American Air Transport Command

Trial opens for Joyce Ureason in British court

Fragmented testimony outlines Joyce Ureason alias and origin from Galway Ireland. Documents show German nationality claims and drifting political leanings from conservatism to Nazism. passport attempts and statements suggest motive tied to British empire distrust and sympathy for Germany. A court records his alleged dual identity and potential wartime allegiance.

Joyce Galway Treland Germany Atrong Amperinlorie Rundam Isler

Wines Lait By Allied Navies 1 Be 1

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Monon Munday Balis Bey Tamber Shin Dominion Ghentres Wan Suroraty

Delegates Honor Dr Evatt at UNCIO Meeting

At UNCIO delegates from many nations unanimously praised Dr. Evatt for his leadership and efforts toward smaller nations. Evatt thanked delegates, notably from Uneamaliet Nations, for cooperation in shaping the conference charter amid debates over veto power and broader implications for member states.

San Francisco Mon UNCIO Dr. Evat Dr. Evatt Meru Winnsdeingate miemDere Revatt Evatt Dettrates Durat Weill Commonwealth Mireas Ameriinen

Australia Seeks Migrants Prompt Britain Aid

A wartime Australia seeks migrants, pressing Britain for help to bring in a large intake. Dominion Secretary Cranborne and Foreign Minister discuss urgent resettlement as labor shortages persist due to Allied troop movements and service needs.

Francisco Forde Dominion Cranborne

Chinese Advance Near East Coast Amid Retreat in China

Chiense forces push toward Hangchew area as Japanese claim another week of no movement. Chinese troops, under Khwangyan, press toward Taichow Bay while Liu shan fortifications resist.

Chungking Atonday Khwangyan

Acute Feeling Against French in North Syria

London reports a tense mood in the Levant amid French military actions in North Syria. Aleppo and Latakia dispatches describe evacuations and stalled movements. Paris faces protests and calls for neutral inquiry into Levant events amid hospital closure and military tensions.

Syria

Nomination Day In Britain Signals Broad Candidate Field

Nomination day across the United Kingdom drew a diverse slate of contenders for the general election. Reported figures indicate around 400 candidates, with Conservatives, Labour, Liberals, and others fielding candidates in many constituencies. The piece notes increasing female candidacy and a mix of straight fights in roughly 40 percent of seats, amid party realignments and renewed campaigning.

United Kingdom Bomfan Fane Common Wealth National Labour Labour Party

Hindu Congress Rejects Plan For India Independence

Poona reports the All India Hindu Party Working Committee rejected Viceroy Wavell's plan for a joint government stating it masks colonial rule and weakens Indian sovereignty. The group urged a general suspension of ties with Britain from July 1 and warned Gandhi would hinder talks with the Congress.

Poona All India Hindu Party Viceroy Wavell Twain Wwe India Mina All India Bud Ie Vira Dall

President to visit London after Berlin conference

Reported plan shows US President to travel to London following a Berlin conference. One line mentions later furlough for Plane Fallon and a minister stepping back from duties, with unclear dates and misspelled names.

London Munday Wien Barlin Presaank Trulian Funkinetan Wal Fallon Brisiane Mendey Te Meretary Futon Aix

Soldiers Vote for Labour in Occupied Germany

A Daily Mail correspondent reports British soldiers in Germany leaning heavily toward Labour. An estimated 90 percent of the widern' vote favors Labour, seen as supporting Mr Churchill and national unity over party politics despite potential Conservative defeat.

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Unclear historical party member figures amid fragmented text

The readable fragments reference candidates and party members, listing groups and locations with numbers that are partially garbled. Specific names or coherent events are not discernible, leaving an unclear snapshot of election context and affiliations.

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