Oil Refinery Taken By Australian Forces at Lutong
Lattony Sarawak June 2 The Japanese garrison at Lutong withdrawn after intensive air bombardment and a swift assault by Australian forces. The Seria oil field and Lutong refinery, key to western Sarawak, were destroyed and rendered inoperative after the retreat. Over two hundred prisoners of war and a number of locals were reported treated harshly.
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Sarawak
Lanwong
Berne
Tayud
Garrisin ix
Miri
Lutong
Seria
I¢S
Hungadier Winteyer
Hornen
Trunei
Reinery
Price of Victory in Okinawa Amid Casualty Toll
The report notes incomplete figures as Americans suffer about 10,000 killed while Japanese losses reach roughly 90,000. It cites the cost of the Okinawa campaign and hints at suicide acts by Japanese forces as allied forces close in. The piece reflects on the high price paid despite strategic victory.
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Timate
Jane ST
Okinawa
Associated Press
America
Withdrawal In China Reverses Japanese Moves
Chungking reports that Chinese forces attack Linchow airfield with heavy units at risk, while Japanese withdraw Linchow garrison to Kweilin leaving 1,000 to 2,000 troops to defend the city. Coast garrisons pull back toward Ningpo and Canton Hong Kong remains the key barrier, offering potential to save the line below Ningpo.
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Chungking
Linchow
Kweilin
Ornanel Ningpo
Thhat Point
Hong Kong
Australian airmen begin training with Navy ties in Hogal Nays
A group of twelve Australian allied airmen starts five weeks of navy style instruction to prepare for service in Far East aviation roles. Flight Sergeant Joseph Phillip Crothers, cited in despatches, is named as an example of leadership and proficiency among the pilots.
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Hiying-Omeer
J. C. Cphi
Um Mire
Noetiainunton
Angio
Imadecraft Farrier
Beiiah Pacific
Miniwa
RAAF
F Air Arm
Crothers
Col Jewe
Ueraldton
Joseph Phillip Crothers
al Sve
Weather Lifts Flood Plight In Geraldton District
Improvement in weather has reduced floodwaters across northern districts, with roads reopening and rivers receding. Yet damage remains widespread including washed out culverts, undermined bridges, destroyed dams, and flooded towns such as Geraldton Greenough and Chapman River areas. one fatality reported and shipping and travel impacted.
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Geraldton
Tieraktion
Teday
Nabuvea
Mideiey Wat
James Kastough
Syed
Sears
Gerghdrogwan
Counry
Mainy
Eslonke
Roy
Contiguenes
Rome
Ceal
Wendmait Towers
Mingenen
Geraldten
Keplanade
Nahawa
Raly
Nan
Thormtas
Chapman
Mir
Greenough
Perth-Geraldton
Northampton
Muriie
Eselhes
Carnarvon
Therrontia
District rainfall registrations for twenty four hours
District rainfall readings to 2 am Thursday record Walkawas 1 inch plus points Caran 88, Borenjori 52, Aldten 43, Morawa 32, Cwe 23, Moekatharra %, Tardua 15, Mr. Maxner 2, Yueco 4, Multewa nil. Figures for the following day incomplete.
Elderly Man Drowns After Horse and Sulky Fall
Aged man, eighty one, drowned near the Cheepaman River when his horse and sulky toppled into deep water. Mrs Kastongh, a companion, was rescued but the horse and sulky were swept away. A large search party later found the body. funeral planned for the following Sunday.
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Eantough
Nuno
Temprites
Mneenlin
Kastonah
Howatharra
Kastongh
Abu
Banton
Ivar
Baetigh
Jack Cooper
J. Vooper
Chapman River
Frederick Murphy
Nansen
Lee
Nal
Sanday
Railway Position Situation Improved After Flood Delays
The Midland Railway reports a brighter outlook with limited passenger and general services resuming Monday from Perth. Train runs to Mingenew and back are planned, weather permitting, following recent washouts and temporary repairs near Mu liewa. Passengers endured disruptions as repairs continued and water levels receded.
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Midland Railway
Jeftt
Geraldson
Perth
Meny Place
Mle
Drake
Momlay
Lamu
Aml
Leni
Mingenew
Werth
Ny Mumeltyviet Cn
Wongun Mills
Multewa
Morawa
Exaile
Tha
Muliowi
Tovy-Ulle
Kootiameke
Teamc
Convoy Delays Hit Perth to Witane Rail Link
Reports from this area indicate disruptions as the Germdion to Yona Nine line faces delays. A freight train from Witane to Perth caused further issues, with power and track problems hampering services toward Mul tewa and Bertie. Officials continue assessments and caution nearby residents as repairs proceed through Monday and into the following days.
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Wiha
Witane
Perth
Chorseldton
Mullewa
Wats Prom Caron
Trotting Meet Results Under Fog Shifts at Gloucester
A muddy Gloucester program lists trotting races with winners like Wyte and Kotrock, plus entrants such as Wembley Hoywert and Lee Tene. Dividends appear for several events, while the final outcome remains unclear due to timing confusion and incomplete race notes.
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Kotrock
Lee Tene
Wembley Hoywert
Ste Tagan Thee Witinee
Dividensis
Womart Hanticap
Helling
Diipidienais
Val
Wii
Polish Leaders Trial Verdicts Reported in Moscow
The Moscow trial concluded with General Okuliktwin from the Polish underground army receiving ten years in prison. Jankowski of the London Government got eight years while Jeunikowiex and Hientye drew seven years each. Other sentences ranged from six months to eighteen months for various officials and aides.
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Lixidon
Moscow
Todas
Cohwun
Okulicktwin
Boray
Jankowski
London
Jeunikowiex
Hientye Sears
Caernik
Chacieski
Mieszka
Tontin
Zwerainski
Bumak
Wenthes Huginaki
TZ Nwnthe
Stypmikowski Amdrbki
Tote Monte
Air Reconnaissance Report From Front Line Hours
New York June 2 American planes conducted a ten hour reconnaissance over Southern Tagan gathering data for farther operations. The force included twelve Liberator bombers forty Grange Helters two Navy patrol boats one Stgwe Portevss and an unidentified bomber. Liberator fighters arrived from Okinawa as Fortress attacks shift in timing.
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New York
Tokiomoto
Sontheen Tagan
Vanubinsg
Tru Ckinawa
Fem Largello Hieraci Seadel Chant
Cbsie
Se Timing
Japan
Post War Travel Cost Sparks Recovery Debate
The article notes postwar aviation costs and travel to Europe, mentioning a shift in affordability and demand as summer plans arise. It references economic factors affecting travel and hints at broader consumer conditions and interest in new routes and services. The prose blends scattered facts with decorative ad language and aspirational tone.
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Europe
S Cafe and Geraldton Fish Sale Notice
Daily supply of whole fish cutlets and fillets plus fish and chips to take home at Cooper's on Ford Street. Two near-new two by six tyres offered for inspection at Gerabiton Canner Ion Ltd with Galss Wheels and Eadie Hack Perit Brakes listed by Twn Vous Motors Limited Ger te.
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S Cafe
Geraldton Fish
Cooper's
Ford
Gerabiton Cannerion Ltd
Eadie Hack Perit
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Mantger
Geraldton Newspapers Limited
Geral
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Dxswelders
Ett
Eleanue Street
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