Australians Consolidate Gains On Bougainville
Australian forces along the Mobil River ford extended their advance on Bougainville this week. A 100 strong assault split the Japanese position near Katauwa and Kindori, driving them back after heavy fighting and multiple Banzai charges. The waterlogged terrain limited tank support as Australians pressed to clear tracks and hold high ground.
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Amen O'Cr
Bougainville
Mobil
Kindori
Jaye
Ceremonial Harakiri by Jap Generals in Guam
The United Press reports Lieut General Ushijima and Chief of Staff Lieut General Tame Chu killed themselves at dawn June 22 after their forces surrendered on Manhunt Ridge the day before. Both men dressed in full field uniforms with medals, knelt on a sheeted ledge, and used knives and swords to die by self inflicted wounds. General Cho reportedly followed suit in the same ceremony.
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Guam
United Press
Ushijima
Dup
Okinawa
Sta
Tame Chu
Ushioma
Rash
Seneral Cho
Japanese Bayonet Practice At Camp Near Zentsuji
Report from Chungking states Japanese forces used Korean prisoners for bayonet training at a camp near Zentsuji on Shikoku. About 200 prisoners were forced to attack captives tied to crosses while a Japanese major urged Christians to accept Jesus’ resurrection as they faced mass casualties.
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Chungking
Zentsuji
Shikoku Talend
Armjor
Jacera Wainwright
Surrey Bataan
A. E. Percival
Singapore
Chemulpa
Korea
Tax Exceeds Income Warns Sydney Tax Group
The Taxpayers Association urged that in Sydney this week taxpayers earning over £3000 yearly face a 30.04 rate due to lag-period exemptions. Leaders claim many business chiefs pay more than they earn, endangering incentives and employment.
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Sydney
Taxpayers’ Association
Aasesnovi
Dairy Society erects potato and wool storage depot
The Dairy Society plans a £6,000 store at Canberra railway yards with space for 10 000 square feet, to store fowlers and potatoes and later wool. Construction to finish in about a month with half usable in 10 days. The building will include conveyors for unloading trucks.
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AL i
Dairy Society
Canberra
Fowler
Bulding
Guinea Pig Club and its Plastic Surgery Patients
A London based report covers the Guinea Pig Club, noting disfigured veterans undergoing experimental plastic surgery. The piece highlights dramatic miracles and public acknowledgment of Britain's early wartime reconstruction efforts, with typical recovery times mentioned.
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London
Britain
Aston
Teeth regrow after extraction using penicillin at St Mary's
An article claims aching teeth can be removed and regrow when treated with penicillin. It cites St Mary's Hospital London and mentions Sir Alexander Fleming in connection with penicillin discovery and a reported cure for infected teeth.
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London
St Mary's Hospital
Alexander Fleming
French Far East Expeditionary Force Named
London reports General Je Clerc chosen to lead the French Far East expeditionary force. Discussions with Allied chiefs in London address how France will be used in the Pacific war and the disposition of French units.
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London
Wedavenay
Je Clerc
Far East
Unites
Buici A Tnettie Forces
Aisalone
Macoty-Holden
Court weighs civilian trial for mutiny case at Tamworth
Court martial proceedings at West Tamworth Detention Camp resume as authorities seek ruling on civilian trial for Pte Keith Smith who was discharged from the army and charged with mutiny. Hearing remains unfinished with the question pending convening authorities.
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Tamworth
West Tamworth Deention
Provident
Lin
Pte
Keith Smith
Dutch Flooded Lands Reclaimed as Allies Advance
Reports quoted by Luxemburg radio say about half of Dutch regions flooded by German sabotage are being drained now. Some areas have begun sowing crops as the Bri- Bah and Canadian advances free the Netherlands.
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London
Luxemburg Radia
Netherlands
State offices for health benefits announced by deputy director
Manpower officials revealed today a new arrangement for health benefits administration. The deputy director named shifts to improve management of the unemployment and sickness benefits scheme set to begin on July.
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State Offices For
Crastele
Kutoonntgos
Mucciinaban
Muswellrook
Nariel
Nowra
Parkes
Tare
Black Market Peanuts Seized in Sydney and Brisbane
A police operation targeted a peanut trade ring in Sydney and Brisbane. Authorities seized Titan peanuts alleged to be unfit for human consumption and diverted from wharves or factory shipments.
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Sydney
Weudnesday
Bix
Titan
Brisbane
Niga
Ariel Vonferlinnwer
Town Mall
ACU
Hanks
Police
Ther
Australian Comforts Fund
Revenue
King Street
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O'Connell Street
Wlanker
Telinga
Mur
Park & Coorga Streata
LST
Labuan Island
Borneo
Innor
Ido
Camm
Aus
Katauwa
Wright Lone
Acake
Asime
Wsras
Dr. Morse
General Motors-Halden
Troughout Australia
Caupersie
General Motors-Nolden's Ltd
Seane Atomey Meabourne
Ademason Peay
Cadillac
Chevrolet
GMC
the Commonwealth Oil Refineries Limited
Brancors
Ihm Party
Neda
Austalia
Neery
A.ck
Nsw
Tomphy
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