American Aid For Free French Funds To Purchase Food
State Department to announce soon a union sending to de Gaulle government in West Africa. This does not constitute recognition but de facto support of local administration in West Africa where de Gaulle is recognized. Funds totaling millions are to bolster Weygend's army and French North Africa supply lines.
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New York Herald-Tribune
State Department
de Gaulle
West Africa
Ale Gaulle Airertor
Forman Affaire
Rave Pieverson
New York
Mate Department
North Africa
United Beater
Jimaterina
Mbrsin
Geneiz Weygend
Aula
Tne
Munsert’s Movement
Hgh
Guerilla Warfare in Yugoslavia Reported by Istanbul Desk
In a chaotic dispatch from Istanbul the Istanbul correspondent reports ongoing guerrilla warfare in Yugoslavia with sparse, garbled details. The piece mentions resistance actions and external reactions but lacks clear dates or names.
Indictment Against Forstars Shoes Pty Ltd Flawed in High Court
Justice Starke ruled an indictment against Forstars Shoes Pty Ltd defective and ordered amendment by the Attorney General. The case concerns supplying military boots allegedly inferior to contracted standards. The hearing was adjourned for review by the High Court after rejecting a defence suggestion to quash the indictment.
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Sydney
Starke
Forstars Shoes Pty Ltd
High Court
Windeyer
Forstara
Dutch Increase Resistance to Nazi Oppression
Dutch leader Proclaimed the Netherlands would bear the weight of occupation and resist. The speech praised national spirit rooted in history and loyalty to the House of Orange, asserting that culture and faith would outlast German rule and promise eventual victory and freedom.
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Netherlands
England
House of Orange
No Free Air Garages Authorized to Charge
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner approved limited charging at garages as 6d per gallon for tyres except in cases where owners require depreciation for petrol. Approval set a 6d charge for each battery march and an opening fee of W/ to cover any sale. details unclear due to text damage.
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Bydney
Commonwealth Prices Commissioner
Ubn Kivent
Rail smash as coal train crashes bridge in Queensland
A coal train collided with a bridge on the Winton Hughenden line near Brisbane, tumbling 18 trucks and goodsmen into a dry creek bed. Injuries are reported, and a Townsville to Winton mail train has been halted while repairs are arranged.
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Winton-Hughenden
Dry Creek
Mone
Townsville
Winton
Bill T de Sinan
Strike Threat Upends Engineer Labor Standstill
Aircraft engineers amid Commonwealth Aberration face restive labor action as members of the Engineering Union demand higher wages and longer overtime, with a decisive majority pushing for a sustained work stoppage.
Scarce Goods and Rising Prices Under Nazi Rule
The article decries severe shortages and price hikes under Nazi governance amid paper money inflation. It notes rationing, reduced living standards, and workers cutting hours, while industrialists feel reduced to tools. It accuses Nazi terror, looting, and Gestapo presence in public life, endangering liberty.
Freedom of Speech in Wartime Occupation Reflections
A fragmented report depicts German occupation policies and resistance within a nation. It notes suppression of press freedom, trade unions, and political movements under Nazi control, with Germans touting empire contributions while covert opposition and sabotage persist. The piece highlights patriotic acts, propaganda, and near-future expectations of resistance.
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Nase
Bova
Fiveteen
Aooalint Trade Union
Nasi
etyong Chris + Uni
Bkingur Nuremberger
B.A
Struggles Rise as Churches Resist Invading Forces
Fragmented text reports protests by clergy and citizens over persecution and war. Mentions Leyden protests against Jewish colleague dismissal and forced camps in Amsterdam, Catholic and Protestant reactions, strikes, and hospital scenes amid Dutch soldiers. References to a German line and orange decorations.
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Gnuvenes
Canberra to blackout city streets in three seconds plan
Canberra officials outline a three second blackout of street lighting during emergencies. The Canberra Anti Gx hone Committee proposes emergency lighting controls at key locations including Parliament House and Canberra High School with private houses set aside for emergency light access. A War Service Commission appointee will lead coordination with military depots and a Canberra community council to secure ready supplies and volunteer responders.
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Canberra
Batomatoe
F. A. Piguin
Mway
Ingune
Department
Rinalle
Piggin
Ter
Wwe Unie
Department of Interior
J+ CraRi
PebRonweaith Signelng
Camaa
Ehope
Parliamon Power House
Cits
Oramimat Bohol
Camberra High School
I Fie Wehook
Atwalic Bud Depot Amie Us
Biape
Mirena
War Service
Mio Military Sre
Ree
Aremer
Pat
Canbernemmendar of Commerce
Pensions scheme urged for invalids widows and orphans
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Social Security urges wider pensions backed by the Commonwealth Act with a liberal scheme for invalids and widows. It calls for uniform federal state co operation, higher invalid pensions, and expanded supports for orphans, with plans for housing and urban rural living improvements.
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Parliamentary
Joint Committee On Social Security
Rural Labour Survey Promised By Government
Minister for Labour Holt announced in parliament a complete survey of the nations manpower problems. The report by the Manpower Prionities Board shows wide regional variation with NSW and Queensland near full employment, while other states face shortages. The government is drafting new classifications to exempt rural workers from military service as part of ongoing manpower policy.
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House of Representativen
Tnd
Bonn
Holt
Income Tax Act amendment urged by ministerial inquiry
The text calls for amending the Income Tax Act and for inquiries to be instituted by the Minister for Social Reform to ensure satisfactory living conditions. It cites various parties and seeks government action on the matter with a focus on welfare provisions.
Rabaul protest over capital transfer voiced by minister
Minister McDonald defended the transfer of the capital from Rabaul to Port Moresby, saying buildings suitable for government use would be provided and the move would proceed. He noted projected costs, argued remaining in Rabaul risked disaster from volcanic activity, and warned it would be criminal neglect to ignore the warning signals. He acknowledged residents in Rabaul would feel regret at leaving and cited warnings from experts.
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Rabel
Mg Donald
Sam Guinom
Cabital Tir
Hawrory
Hay Abe
Puire
Cne
Minter
Ratan
Hinbuul
McDonald
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