Sydney presumed lost in action after raider engagement
CANBERRA says HMAS Sydney is presumed lost following a gunfire engagement in which she sank a heavily armed enemy raider. The Prime Minister Curtin announced a large search for survivors and noted 645 crew were aboard. Next of kin were informed last Wednesday, with officials citing strategic reasons for the late public release.
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H.M.A.S. Sydney
Canberra
Mr. Curtin
Sydney
Curtin
Naval Board
Changes in drill for the A F and other Australian Forces
Digest of Army News notes new drill rules to cut parade ground time to about one fifth. Minister for the Army Mr. Forde says drill will be battlefield oriented to rapid deployment and formations. Inventions board review aims at expediting submissions amid high invention per capita. Army training schools show over 8500 potential officers and twice as many NCOs passing through in a year, with 80,000 man weeks of training yearly.
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Forde
Army
Inventions Board
Army Headquarters
Commonwealth
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N.C
N.C.O
U.S.A. and the Philippines strategic world war outlook
President Roosevelt seeks 26 million pounds for Philippine defense to safeguard Western Pacific peace. Philippines near Formosa, Hongkong, Singapore in a web of strategic ties. Cavite and Subic Bay host bases with thousands of troops, aircraft, and reserves. The 1934 Tydings McDuffie Bill promises independence within six years, shaping future status and defense needs.
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Western Pacific
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Hongkong
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Philippine
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Formosa
Kobe
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Yap
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Balakpapan
Pearl Harbour
U.S.A
Hawaii
Dutch Harbour
Tlentian Islands
Alaska
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Cavite
Manila Bay
Olongapa
Subic Bay
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Philippines
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Mindanao Island
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Amboina
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Newcastle
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Dutch East Indies
Malaya
Philippine Republic
Higher Living Costs Protest Against Sales Tax
Mr Abbott speaking in the Budget debate warns that the proposed higher sales tax will raise living costs for Australians, hitting lower income groups hardest. He condemns indirect taxation on early postwar production industries, saying it jeopardizes employment and future welfare.
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C.P
N.S.W
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