Romans greet Allied troops as Rome is liberated
Crowds cheer Allied tanks and lorries moving north through Rome as a detachment of Carabinieri accompanies the army into the city. An American soldier climbs Mussolini s balcony to address the crowd while streets show signs of strain from two years of occupation.
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Mussolini
Carabinieri
Rome
Palazzo Venealu
St. Pete Square
Bin
Jazt
Reuters
Capitolina Hill
Pyerments
Tiber
Reuter
Palo
Lake Aradcinno
Viterbo
Florence
Aruna Throuen
Orvictown Aroma
Fiorence
Begging Sixthpence Leads to One Month Gaol Term
Leonard Larson, 63, pleaded guilty at Dublo police court to begging alms in Macquarie Street on May 25. In plain clothes, Sergeant Goernde observed Larson solicit money then arrange a telephoned arrest. Prosecutor Sergeant E G Drultté noted a prior record of theft and begging. Larson received one month in jail with hard labor from Mr R G Cookson, PM.
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Alma
Dublo
Goernde
Leonard Larson
Macquarie Street
Gentle
E. G. Drultté
R. G. Cookson
King Transfers Powers and Papal Thanks Amid Rome Crowds
The King remains with limited powers after a decree countersigned by Marshal Badoglio. Umberto is named successor with full authority during his life. In Rome, Pope Pius XII thanks God for Rome’s preservation from destruction as Vatican crowds fill St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican radio reports record enthusiasm as the Pope appears before the faithful.
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Badoglio
House of Lovey
United Press
Victor
Lily
Umberto
Rome
St. Peter's Senage
Vatican Radio
St. Peverrs Square
Vatican City
Allied Air Forces Wreck Railways in Europe
Allied air units attack Pas de Calais and Boulogne targets amid heavy bombing of railway yards near Trappes Sonn and Tergnier. Thunderbolt fighters destroy 13 locomotives in Belgium and France. Convoy attacks and prolonged rail damage yield numerous craters, derailed wagons, and disrupted main electrified lines as recon indicates severed junctions and extensive damage to yards and tracks.
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London
Pas de Calais
Boulogne
Belgium
France
USAAF
Ninth Ai Force
St. Germainsiuhird
Paris
Ag Sonn
Trappes
Tergnier
Bomuer Comynand Teroft
Wso
Electrie
Sniimur
Sydney Gas Supply Warns of Severe Shortage
In Sydney officials warn gas supply could become extremely serious next week as Melbourne reports large cuts in industrial, domestic, and commercial gas use unless adequate coal arrives. The Australian Gas Light Company's manager described the position as "we are vying from day to day." The Commonwealth Coal Commissioner noted Sydney gas companies have only one week of coal on hand.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Gener
Australian Gas Light Company
Thrdall
Fighell
Rail and bridge damage report from torn accident scene
Me Mit describes severe damage along the road bridge near the target with high highway south of the junction reported as useless. The worst impact is in the railway sidings where there have been direct hits on tracks and rolling stock.
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AL Teernler
Big Armored Units Clash North of Jassy
Allied forces report heavy naval action north of Jassy with U S submarine raids sinking sixteen Japanese vessels including one transport and four medium cruisers. U S crews encountered several enemy ships during the engagement.
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Jassy
WoetFneton, Motley A Meey
Cepninigie Ammounees
Unat United Stopes Submarinas
Sekineer
Geelarg Transport
Yugoslav Attack Targets Tito Headquarters
German news agency reports paratroops struck Marshal Tito’s Yugoslav headquarters as British and American officers attached to Pins were sent in connection with the action.
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London
Tito
Uvit
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Allies Camouflaged Their Anzio Supplies
British and American war reports describe Allied efforts near Anzio with camouflage of supply depots and roadbanks. The dispatch notes U S and British actions in Italy, plus aerial strikes against enemy airfields and railway targets, and updates on Russian front conditions with heavy fighting and German tank offensives near Jassy Kishinev.
Meat shortage halts Sydney abattoirs and supplies
Sydney experiences a severe meat shortage as abattoirs stall operations. Only limited offerings reach shops with many open outlets selling minimal stock. Chilling rooms hold 15,000 cattle and 1,600 beef carcases awaiting processing while 17,100 sheep and lambs are queued for slaughter. A union rejected the Metropolitan Meat Commissioner's plan to move bands of abattoirs from chilling chambers.
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Sydney
Abattoirs
Ploesti Refineries in Short Production Report
Reuters dispatch from Aligd Meadows reports Ploesti refineries reduced to a small fraction of normal output. Since April 2 air raids have dropped about 4600 tons of bombs, leaving only one plant with notable capacity. Estimated max output near 2,000,000 tons annually versus 9,000,000 at the war’s start.
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Loman
Insheen
Ploesti
Reuter
Aliigd
Thieving Gang Blamed For Ration Book Loss
A second major theft of clothing coupons and ration books occurred last night at the Commonwealth Electoral Office in Mosman. Police suspect a well organized gang is behind the robberies and have not yet confirmed the total number of books taken.
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Brdtney
Commonwealth
Mosman
Curtin Speaks On Invasion Plans And Censorship
Prime Minister Curtin discusses the invasion plan release, urging limited censorship to protect military security while emphasizing the element of surprise. He warns against broadcasting further papers and notes Australia must win the war before deciding postwar governance for conquered territories. He warns Japan will be tested as soon as possible.
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Curtin
Raver
Curtih
Australia
Crainhorstion
Mirone
Pacific
Japan
Yell
Jinan
Mental home escapees hunted after Milson Island break
An arimed posse searches Hawkesbury River region for Leonard or van, aged 18, and William Butler, aged 26, who escaped from Milson Island Mental Flame on Sunday, prompting a statewide manhunt with police involved.
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Sydney
Leonard ‘Orvan
William Butler
Milson Island
Hawkesbury River
Bundayanglan
Air Attack Sinks Jap Destroyer Eyes on Pacific Fronts
War brief notes Allied air forces claim sinking a Japanese destroyer near New Guinea waters and damaging others as ground operations press toward aerodromes. Night patrols claim hits on ships, docks, and supply depots while Allied planes drop bombs on Trakstan and nearby islands. losses include one Allied plane.
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Central MoncArthur
Tuesitiv
Bink
Morotl Island
Talmaherat Group
Shlonpshold
Allied Air Petroly
Manokwari
Dutch New Giea
Phinty
Bub
Wewak
Eaisa Bay
Oye de
Dublin
Klen
Trakstan
Lottery Results and Syndicate Names Listed
Lottery No 1064 drawn today with numbers 19025 and 10755 shown for multiple syndicates. Names Roberta associated with syndicate R Hamilton and Gay Venture led by Mrs E Owen appear alongside addresses in Sydney and Pentmils. Lottery No 165 will be drawn on Thursday morning.
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Uesany
Roberta
R. Hamilton
Parer Street
Pparouben
Secant
Eupel
Honeedi
Lottery
Higher Road Levels To Beat Floods
The Minister for Crawsyart and official representatives discuss raising the Mitchell Highway to reduce flood isolation of West Dubbo and surrounding areas. Authorities consider water supply extensions and road works as a response, with council support from Tul bragh Shire Council and MLA Robertson noted. The piece also mentions the Women's Australian Air Force forming in 1941 and now near 18,000 members.
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Crawsyart
O'Sullivan
Leen Cruver
McGirry
Duobhe Gank
Wes Dublin
Metirr
Tulbragh
Robertson
Dibbo
West Dubbo
West
Dubbo
McGirr
Ren
Mary Australian Air Force
Marc
Pace of Withdrawal by Enemy Sparing Rome
Berlin radio reports fighting northeast of Rome as German withdrawal accelerates. New Zealanders push toward the Upper Banda Valley while hints of a broader Adriatic-front offensive emerge. Milan says Rome’s fall is seen as part of a longer chain of events with Italy bearing territory losses. Roosevelt hails Rome victory as timely but warns the fight will be tough and costly.
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Berlin
Rome
Boris
Tibet
Rom
Por
Osila
Vichy
Radio Anseris
Hn Fletting
New Zealand
Bandra
Adriatic
Milan
Ger
Italy
Hohensub
Lirl
Fifth Army
Eighth
Mai
Roosevelt
Washington
Troysevelt
Rone
Ole Ip
Twa Fe
Germany
Western
Europe
Ejectment Order Refused by Magistrate in Dubbo
In Dubbo court of petty sessions, Jessie Cobran sought an ejectment order against Robert Patrieck over a pearty owned by her on Gipps Street. After a lengthy hearing PM R G Cookson refused to grant any order and sent the matter to standard with directions for restoration or rights to be clarified within seven days.
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Dubbo
Lone Aircraft Attacks Jap Patrol Force
Washington reports a lone aircraft attacked a Japanese patrol fleet west of Truk on Friday. The strike damaged and possibly sunk an enemy vessel, with heavy strafing of ships. A second search plane attacked the same position on Saturday, sinking one military craft and severely damaging another.
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Washington
Truk
Pabertors
Bomporl Kejin
Wie Kaylies
Sundiw
Paramashira
31 More Enemy Vessels Sunk in Mid-East Waters
British submarines report sinking 31 enemy ships in the Mediterranean and Aegean, including two large supply vessels and 22 small craft, plus five naval auxiliaries. Seven vessels were damaged, with additional hit ships and naval targets including shore facilities and a Crete radio station.
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Mid-East
London
Mediterranean
Aegean
Admiralty
Stratety
Uni de
Palmure
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Gestapo
Thoiy
Rieta
Woler Goering
Allied Air Forces
M.lifd
STAFE
Anzio
Mardwine Carroll
New York
Aneto
Ishmel
US Owl Pictures
Moscow
Isarta
Kishinev
Ruiania
Mbway
Tunmelion
Metropolis
Curtin WB
Ringeo
Amloo
Tele Unoi
Madhway Woods
Trance
Crete
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