Heavy Allied Air Actions Press Jap Island Targets
June 1 report from The Pacific Zone Melbourne notes continued Allied air attacks on Japanese positions at Kerpang and Rehan, with heavy anti aircraft fire and fires ignited around Koepume. Bomb damage reach Carpenter's wharf and nearby warehouses. Allied reconnaissance reports at Tales show a Japanese plane damaged. Japanese activity limited elsewhere. Port Moresby saw three light raids. overall Allied air operations praised as a tribute to effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Agaih
Biennal
Tales
Sebamennet
Port Moresby
Rabaul Assault Noted as Allied Raid Began
A terse Allied Headquarters briefing notes a daring attack on Rabaul and related military camp areas near Lae. The report describes the operation as part of broader Allied offensives, with emphasis on the assault’s surprise and strategic objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bmckbourne
Jum 4
Geeerst
Toway Lares Stee
Midway Island Hit by Japanese Carrier Raids
United States base at Midway Island suffered a Japanese carrier fleet air raid. Defenders repelled the attack with heavy losses to enemy carriers and battleships. Only minor damage reported to facilities. several escort vessels believed damaged or sunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Midway Island
United States Pacific Base
Hanabulm
Prisoners of War Report Amid Allied Detentions
Information from unofficial sources claims Japanese held POWs in Hong Kong and elsewhere are receiving improved treatment. Reports say better food and housing are available, with adequate water and supplies, and that the senior Japanese officer appears to be a Christian with moderate conduct, amid uncertain wartime reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamubon
London
Tite
Augsburg Raid Revealed by Special Dispatch from London
Fragmented report describes an air raid on Angeburg Germany on April 1 by bombers targeting engine works and other vital sites. It mentions Pilot Officer D O Hania and references various wartime actions, with garbled phrases about navigation and bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ap Assetrattan
Bettum
Laucaster
Vi-boat
Angeburg
Germany
Haa
Orerens Bend
London
For al
Drakeford
TAF
Hania A
Denkerford
Kamis
England
Europe
Enems
Amexberg
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Best for Coughs and Illness
A historical note praises Woods' Peppermint Cure as a superior remedy for coughs colds and influenza. The item highlights its claimed effectiveness and popularity in local households and apothecaries, reflecting early 20th century medical advertising.
Britain's Air Blows Describe Heavy WWII RAF Efforts
Lomton June 4 The British air offensive over twenty four hours included a large number of fighters bombers and escort fighters. Reports say raids targeted Cologne and Essen with rapid massed attacks and potential for larger operations. Canterbury raid magnified by press though only 25 to 30 planes took part with four down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomton
Royal Air
Britain
Huber
Henty
Cologne
Exsen
Canterbury
Enemy attack repulsed near Bir Hakhelm with air force action
Report states fearsome enemy force including tanks attacked Bir-Hakhelm positions. Our air forces were active destroying dive bombers and enemy reinforcements. The assault was driven off with no other front reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir-Hakhelm
Allied Push Falters in Fragmented Frontline Clash
A battered report details Allied forces pressing a decisive action against Romane forces. Commanders Loddon Jum and Inohl coordinate armored units gathering from multiple sectors to trap and break Romane resistance as troops rally for a potential breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loddon
Jum
Inohl
Allind
Hritieh Armoured
Ares
Ronemel
Mammoth Indian Reinforcements Inbound From Britain
A military spokesman in New Delhi announced the largest convoy of reinforcements ever sent to India, likely the largest to leave the United Kingdom, unloading at West India ports. The cargos included aircraft, tanks, and heavy fighting materials, with ships too many to discharge at a single port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Deli
Wilitary
Inia
United Kingdom
West India
Bremen Bombed in Fierce Half Hour Raid
The Air Ministry reports clear weather as Royal Air Force bombers hit Bremen on Wednesday night. Crews faced heavy enemy air and anti aircraft fire during a concentrated attack lasting about thirty minutes. A large fire in the dock area sent smoke rising to about ten thousand feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanijon
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Bremen
Allied submarine sinks three vessels in bold attack
A Special General Headquarters communique reports Allied submarine operations sinking three Japanese ships in rapid succession. The attack damaged two armed supply vessels and an additional target, with high confidence of heavy troop losses aboard the ships at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devise
Melbourne
Wab- Minden
Shige
General Headquarters
Attech
Use of Gas Prompts Presidential Vow of Retaliation
President Roosevelt addressed a crowd announcing the United States has reports Japan is employing gas warfare. He warned that the United States will retaliate against such inhuman acts by Japan and take all measures to enforce retribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Russian Campaigns Faced New Offensives Near Leningrad
London dispatch notes Russians in North Karelia routing some forces and capturing positions as both sides brace for a spring offensive around Leningrad. German attacks expected from Karelias isthmus and from the east while Russian maneuvers may threaten southern German lines. Marshal Zhukov aims to seize the initiative on the central front to influence German operations near Moro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Karelia
Pravda
Leningrad
Karelias Isthmus
Shiunetvure
Nogyorod Treina
Vatdat Titi
Lake Muien
Zhakovis
Times
Murabal Thnoshenko
Ween Wurate
Patrols and Local Raids Reported Along Front
Mancow reports activity along the Rumen front yesterday continued to roll in at small local rates. Radio Junewniven notes the riverbank area near the Dette River showing movement and surveillance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowi
Dune
Mancow
Rumen
Ferman Radio
Ruwlita
Dette
Libyan Campaign Report From London June 4
London reports the Libyan campaign with armored forces engaged near Bir-Hakheto as Italian troops and German units attacked our positions. Our air forces hit a large number of enemy aircraft and bombed Hir Hakhelm while ground operations continued in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Toewlny
Bir-Hakheto
Omr
Forres
Hir Hakhelm
Roving clash report from Libya fronts in Caine communique
In a Libyan front update from Caine, British and Indian units were described as attacking enemy forces from the rear. The message details a notable engagement amid ongoing operations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamale
Caine
Libya
Epidiascopes Sought to Aid Bomber Aides
Minister Joe Ale urges LAA to supply epidiascopes to aid RAAF operations in Australia. Describes how an epidiascope projects enlarged photographs onto a screen for rapid target briefing. Includes contact details for Melbourne office and notes on wartime equipment needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
LAA
Joe Ale
Deakeford
RAAF
WLAAF
Ilaa.p
Wits
Department of Atr
Iretorate
Vietoris Marracks
Melbourne
Night at the City Theatre Features Many Films and Stars
The program showcases Tyner Retard a laughable comedy and Miracles for Sale a drama tonight with Will prove attractively popular. Monday through Wednesday offer ieluctant Dagens and Maisie a melodrama led by Hubert Young Ann Sothern Heith Hoewey and Ian Madeos Robert Young. Ruth Busey Lin Hunter and CHT Edwards lead Blondie Plays Capie with Penny Singletop Arthur Lake Hay Dung ting and Dakss in leading roles. Glenn Ford Danny Rummer Jonathan Hare Irving Beco Spencer Charters star in A Gentleman's Gentleman and Adam Had Four Sons with Ingrid Bergman Warner Hatter. Susan Hayward shines as Hester in a vibrant dramatic arc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyner
Maisie
Hubert Young
Ann
Sothern
Heth Hoewey
Ian
Madeos
Robert Young
Hin Tines
Dassie
Hia
Atlee
Maine
Ruth Busey
Lin Hunter
Cht Edwards
Brondie
Capit
Blondie
Capii
Ibunsteads
Chic Young
Char
Penny ‘Singletop
Arthur Lake
Hay Dungting
Dakss
Hilarian
Bionnap St
Peter Cole
Aleo
Switserland
David Bures
Hlore
Murle Lahr
Wallace Evernett
Adam
Ingrid Bergman
Warner Hatter Sucrerns
Kidayami
Susan Hayward
Hester
Scarlett O'Hara
Baxter
Mims Hayward
Dan Joer Stenal
Marxter
Mins Berzman
Eastern States Racing Results Summary
Sporadic results from a racing program listing multiple events. Notable entries include winners and placings such as Cape 12 Merrie Ronalla 0.11 and Marmawikt 280. Other races mentioned include Buckingham Handicap and Royal Handicap with various horses and odds. The text lists numerous starters, distances, and dividend figures across meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sreranmmne
Lenin Hethay
Eve Bwa
York
India
Cograntiban-baclt
Wen v
Marmawikt
Mette
Toy Tagalna
Divintensis
Reeve Diviin
Truster
Colomme
TV Oe Langa
Gay Revelry
Pema Ri
Melchett
Krecian Kobe
Tarunes
Chuan
Hirundspar
Remeiate Tal
Air Raid Alert in Perth Causes Civil Defense Action
An air raid alert was issued in Perth yesterday afternoon with the all clear given about twenty five minutes later. Civil defense officials noted no operation could be conducted in various areas and stressed readiness at stations and control centres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Ulgin Bort
Wlgent
AM Civil Defense
Duty of Users Urges Tire Economy and Retreading
An article stresses motor traders and service houses must educate customers on tire under inflation and overloading risks. It urges retreading existing tires while structurally sound, warning against extended use beyond retread limits and noting potential 30 percent gains in usable life. It frames tire conservation as nationally important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custoners
Clergyman charged at Olt Bailes on twenty counts
Vavrunton and several others named in a parish money-raising list face twenty charges. The case centers on funds raised within the parish over a multi year period. Aimed to restore the church’s finances, the proceedings include requests for repayment and further investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vavrunton
Sore Htew
Harry Uinphan
Lambert Viet
Navy to hold memorial ceremony for Pearl Harbor attack
The Navy plans a special ceremony next Monday to honor the loss of life at Pearl Harbor. Officials note the surprise attack six months after the event and discuss military action against the enemy, with emphasis on tribute at Navy yards and the fallen sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbour
Navy
Avengers of Death
Nulonte
Bart Harborne
Tee Thousand Silions
Muerinen
W. Navy Yards
Race for Victory and War Plant Boom in Detroit
Wartime reports detail General Senmervilies praising Allied production and Ford Willow Run as a bomber factory. Willow Run aims for one 30-ton bomber per hour with 1.2% horsepower engines, targeting December output of 60,000 aircraft parts daily. Detroit firms ramp tanks, jeeps, guns as Chrysler, Nash, Studebaker expand engine and aircraft work. Production is framed as crucial to Allied victory with warnings against over-optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Senmervilies
Washington
Hitler Tok the War Ity Tie Okie, He Rem Inia Ane Own Eement. We ‘Ea Maewr
Berlin
Agate
Ford
Willow Y Ftun
Detroit
Willow Tun
Mag
Marten
Great New
Detroi
River Range
Iron One
Homestone
Chrysler Worle
Ite
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rabaul
Fay Cramly
Hong Kong
Singapore
Augsburg
Nazes
Mammoth
China
Tamar
Birhakhe
Ir-Hakheim
AIR Force
Stalin
Spurre
Radio Theatre Talkies
Eastern States Racing
Flemington
Bore
Partea Worberry
Tient Tateativas
Lame
Manion
Nel
Veechias Girt
Mates
Claytam Tak
Quem Red Plax
Uolly Gewy
Fitembew
Mefles T. Riventide
Carpoca
Makarewa Tailetary
Hetiny
Traventena
Histland Sheron Fitune Killer
Brightetts
Jianney
Victory Machth
Cayton
Collier
Mtervoir
King’s Play
Pimality
Winlair Hd
I Fo
Arte’ Star
Heceptionn
Daw Student
Cha Hors
Deivid Lennie
David Copperhield
Lepore
Wolawa Hope
Aurania
Bittle Tiurke
Edmronton
Force
Wagen
Helll
Wiener
Dividembe
Sandringham Tandicab
Eead Martiers
Martere
Atutone
Florin
Hectare
Barantrie
Citadel
Raval
So Power
Torey
Manuwatie Plastitiehi
Dealer's Cholew
Rettig
Buckingham
Geraldion Newspapers Limited
Robert Benchley
Walt Inknews
Miltiplace Technicienr
Ann Sothern
Aes
Eric Blore
Ber
Fone
Penny Singleton
Cupid
Bundle Devidex
Body
Dommmite
Dagweed
Che
Mester
Kavelie
Ain
Ferre
Neda
Higgins
America
Dil Omant
Whitiah
Ate
Trntin
Jasc
Sip Cordell Htl
Lasties
Mies
Webb
Eugene Perimueit
Conway Street
Satin
Ewe Frome Ieraldton
Trinlled
Geraldton Limited
Watts
Moentet
Geraldton Newspapers Limited
Geraldton
FKORE
Gora Newspapers Limited
Gerakdros
Hottie
Cox Bat
Columbs
Fire Herald Strot
Cherri
Laping Street
Ratan
Tnt
I. Alynn
Solletter
Geraldon
Santor Street
Violet Street
Geraldtes Newspapers Limited
Tage Iron
Geraldtom
Nte Young Wiman
Wwanted Peasett
Yardman
Apytly
Ananthys
Ceruhiten
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!