Bombing mission over France ends with Lancaster damage
Wartime dispatch reports a Lancaster damaged after a bombing run over France. The crew struggled to control the aircraft, losing an engine, and recovered to reach base under difficult conditions as weather and enemy air forces posed persistent threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland
Anglana
Fexpleson
MGI Marine
Iar Wah Puekulatty
Sky Wah
Daralively
Fia
al Cai
Ana
Viglatea
War
Tad Bagaz
Royal Tour Cancelled Over Kings Illness
An official statement from Prime Minister Chifley announced the royal visit to Australia and New Zealand would not proceed this year owing to the King's health. The message expressed deep regret among Australians and affirmed support for His Majesty’s speedy recovery. The announcement noted the burden of the past years and indicated future plans would depend on the King’s condition.
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Dave
Rimgdown
Australia
Austria
New Zealand
Margaret Whayy
Buckingonn Palace
Dtep Rextet
Awtralia
Ain
Euskera
Carey
Hing
Tully
Warroo Card Party Raises Ration Card Issue
A card party on Saturday drew about forty attendees to raise funds for ration cards. The event featured Are Hl feedy and Mr RUC as successful players, with Mrs M Herbert managing the diet and Frank Goadel and Bob Herter among booby prize winners. A concert and chants were planned for Saturday to boost support for the ration card issue.
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Mca
Sioecer
Wang Wien
Herovre
L. Seenaedy
Hl Feedy
M Herbert
Frank Goadel
Bob Herter
Tor
Concert Tours in Far West Boost Local Funds
The Far West concert party schedules tours despite financial strain. Members Yen Peary Duntar Ronildwell Pere Ming and 280 others organize ticket sales under a local committee. Proceeds favor the West Scheme, aiding regional needs and community support initiatives.
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Senne
Yen
Peary Duntar
Ronildwell
Pere Ming
New Trains for Country Travellers
New carriages with air conditioning and enhanced features will join the railway fleet next year. Two sets are under construction for services including the West Express and Armidale Northern Tablelands Express, with one already completed and another expected by late in the year.
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Minne
Este Vockings
Mike Storkingt
San
Purmley
Pan
Wort
Pereble
Monty
Bebarfalds
Sydney Town
Diahan
Yoo Andry
Phos
Sydmay
Wandertich Link
Ings Bowghé
Advocate” Cline
Tal
SSS
Lannanter
Anne
France
Lancaster
Wrather
Chifley
King
Warroo
Far West
Wala
Sydney
Pashan
Taney Gusty
Slemrum Relly
Morley Johnsons
George
Pitt
Syiang Wan
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