Germany May Come East in Final Victory, General Says
In Palestine and Transjordan, Major General Godwin Austen warns that Germany must conquer the British Commonwealth to win the war. He cites German and Italian moves in Syria and urges Australian troops to stay strong for the final conquest, while highlighting Allied resolve and the role of the Middle East in maintaining Allied supply lines.
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Palestine
Germany
East Koon
A.B. Rodwins Austen
G.C
Transjorfania
ALR
Gremany
Ratte
Goywin- Austen
Englani
Mere
Syria
Taly
Traly
France
Mie Wend
Sue Canal
Egypt
India
Higypt
Alexandria
Godwin-Austen
Sydney pig values at Tuesday sales in Sydney
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports total pigs offered at the Sydney pig sales reached 1600. Backfatters and heavy porkers led with easier rates, light and medium grades 2 to 9 shillings cheaper, baconers mostly unchanged. Prices ranged with backfatters and extra prime sold to 140 per head, good to 105, baconets 1201b to 1401b 76 to 86. 120th to 12 01b 68 to 76, porkers Tob to 80 Tb, 45 to 54, and 30th to 50lb 14 to 30.
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Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Iron Crosses Found in England Refugees in British Army
In a south England military camp a safe holds 24 Iron Crosses belonging to refugees who fought for Germany in the previous war and now serve with the British army. The Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps admits foreigners and is rapidly growing with men from many nations joining the labour section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps
Record of Rising Road Deaths and Driver Caution urged
A government report notes increasing road accidents with many victims across society including a minister, union official, government workers, and business owners. It blames driver recklessness and overconfidence after wartime shifts, urging motorists to exercise courtesy and vigilance to curb congestion and fatalities.
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Tientas
Tur
Ward's River War Relief Meeting at Ward's River School
A public meeting at Ward's River School on Friday 26 July 1940 discussed relief for a local family facing illness. Officers were elected to roles of secretary and treasurer, a strong working committee formed, and plans for fund raising and a monster benefit at Ward's Tower were announced to support the distressing case.
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Welk
Ay Ebbeck Jun
Dehale
N Milby
A. Dargaville
Monsis
J. Rbhick
A Turner
R McKevitt
J. Bhbetk
Jung
Prangawitte
Ny Miller
Jon Fe
Mow Ui Mackay
Mney
Unis
Walker
Ward
Ward's River
Journalist Gerald Samson’s perilous Japan exile tale
Gerald Samson, a foreign correspondent, reports a perilous journey through Japan and occupied regions, detailing police surveillance, a 17 day imprisonment, and harsh interrogation. He describes encounters with Madame Chiang Kai-shek, the Chinese-Diaspora in wartime, and a bizarre visit to the Carolines with stone money, framing his forthcoming book Warning Lights of Asia.
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Gerald Sammon
Nui
Asia
Japan
Samson
Aistas Nane
Hi Adys
Laken Indir
Kobe
Tapan
Canton
Mb. Samson
China Kai-shek
Timo
Far East
South Sea Islands
Germany
Hariwd
Yup
Carolines
jAe Nole
Father
Gon
Islands
Madame Chiang Kai-shek
Next Medal to V C Few Have Heart of the Empire Gallantry Medal
The article discusses the Empire Gallantry Medal second to the Victoria Cross and the civilian eligibility for the EGM. It notes the official title and the potential for air raid wardens or ordinary citizens to win the honor. It also mentions unconfirmed reports of British planes reaching the Adriatic and bombing Trieste, Pola, and Udine.
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V.C
E.gm
E.G.M
Adriatic
Trieste
Pola
Udine
Loyalty and the call for united support in freedom
A reader argues loyalty must be examined beyond slogans amid looming war. He praises France and England’s resolve, warns against comfort-based loyalty, and urges a moral Christian defense of liberty against tyranny. He cites Verdun, Weygand, and Churchill, stressing that true loyalty requires action aligned with freedom and faith.
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Hitler
Mussolini
Verdun
Foch
France
Weygano
Uey
England
Mr. Chamberlain
Uplands
Hell
Europe
Fang
Republic
Roll of Honour enlistments from Gloucester district
Gloucester district lists many new| enlistees in the fighting forces with notes on Royal Australian Navy HMAS Madagascar death and requests for corrections and additions. Names include M. Kennedy, J. Crane Invergordon, J. Latham Gloucester, W. J. Harris Copeland, J. Martin Bowman, H. Roach Gloucester, and many others. Applications may be made to the Gloucester Returned Soldiers' League and the Gloucester War Chest Fund for formal enlistment and registry updates.
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Gloucester
M. J. Kennedy
Mucca Wauko
Max Hayter
Upper
Bowman
M. G. Willis
R.T. K. Watson
Invergordon
M. A. Unger
J. A. Bannister
G. W. Muddle
Les, Crane
Forbesdale
J. Crane
Joe Latham
William Titcume
Roger L. Rye
EB. Maytom
Ward's River
J. Boorer
A. Ninness
G. W. Blanch
A. R. Curran
Copeland
W. J. Harris
C. R. Koelner
Barnstol River
P. W. R. Phillips
E. H. Richards
K. E. Yoole
Glouceste
H. Roach
H. R. McChesney
Stratford
J. Martin
Tom Langford
George Watson
M. Shepherd
AJL
The
Gloucester Returned Soldiers’ League
Doh J
Gloucester War Chest Fund
H. 4 Mcbeod
Uist
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Tri-Awiv
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J. A. McRae
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M. Berry
Frank Monro
Herb
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Bernico
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Belbora
Peter Koelner
Barnard River
Rawdon Vale
Les McCarthy
Gersh Mills
Frank Drinkwater
J. T. Guyatt
Norman Corbett
Barrington
George A. McAlister
W. J. Drahan
T. Latham
R. Berry
B. Collins
KH. Edwards
D. J. Chartres
William Bates
Joseph Clarke
Craven William James Clarke
Craven
Thomas Henry Lee
Alexander Brown
Lionel T. Ferguson
Donald Gulgin
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Jack Gordon Porteus
Thomas Martin
Lower Bowman
Edward Mackaway
Stroud
Albert Roy Channel
David Aspinall
Geoffrey Charman
Gerd K. Crane
Clarence
Rowe
Barrington Beresford Gibson
Hartd
Monro
John Ronald Smith
Russell Gorton
Percy H. Brindley
Artie Breese
Brettl Duck Vickers
W. ¥. Smith
Wanktwory
Stanley Elliott
Patinenry
Rupert
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Tite Air Force
BM. Anderson
F. W. Munro
Greig Ross
Harold Ross
Fred Oldfield
Don Barger
Owen Grahame
Doug Young
Jim Davey
Carl Ralph
Albert Hays
Doug
Thompson
W. E, Dare
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Bull
Royal Australian Navy
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Madagascar
HMAS
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Golden Gate Cafe
Kendall's Buildings
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Market Street
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Thomas Cowan & CO
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