Big Plane Centre On Fire Japs Admit
Tokyo says an 18 hour raid by 76 B-29 Superfortress bombers struck Nagoya, damaging the Mitsubishi aircraft plant and igniting fires that needed full effort to quell. The attack also set incendiaries at the Yokosuka naval base and near Tokyo Bay’s western shore. The U8 20th Air Force communique reports heavy explosions and fires in the target area, with no enemy planes shot down. Fighter opposition was light to moderate. bombing used visual and instrument methods. Nagoya, a major aviation hub, saw the attack with defender efforts noted.
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Palla
Nagoya
Yokosuka
Tokio Bay
Midan Shisuoka
Tokio
20Th Air Force
Mitsubishi Aircraft
Nagoara
Japan
Aoe
Establishment of Improved Pastures
Farmers planning autumn pasture sowing should prepare land thoroughly. A firm moist seed-bed is vital, with deep ploughing avoided to keep moisture. Use packer or roller on open soils and wait for rain to firm soft seed beds before sowing.
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Departmental
Christmas and Epiphany Services Across Gloucestershire
Church services listed by denomination for December 24 to January 7 across Gloucester Stratford Waukivory Copeland Bowman Farm Forbesdale Monkeycott Nowendoe Karamen and surrounding areas. Advent and Xmas Day schedules include Festal Evensong Holy Communion and special Carol Services with times ranging from early morning to evening across pulpit denominations.
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Church OF England
Gloucester
ELC
Stratford
HVC
HSC
Gloucester & Alc
Copeland
Tugrebakl
Gloucester Yaopom
Gloucester & HC
Bowman Farm
H.C
Forbesdale
J. A. Smith
Presbyterian
Rockhurst
Burrington
D Glyn Jones
Bla
Ward
N. Lynford Smith
G. Wood
Mograni Creek
Free Presbyterian Church
Lower Barrington
Gloucester School of Arta
J. A. Webster
Important Social Legislation in New South Wales
A 1920s NSW debate outlines a proposed holiday pay act for workers, detailing entitlements to annual leave after completion of service, employer discretion on certain periods, and transitional rules. It contrasts existing schemes and notes penalties for unpaid holidays while preserving worker health and capacity.
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W. J) Mechel
New South Wales
Holt
Fom
Ansious
Anca
How Filipinos Hate the Japs War Report
A Leyte war correspondent describes Filipino resistance to Japanese rule and propaganda. He notes limited Japanese gains from coercion, strong American influence via MacArthur’s promise to return, and widespread spontaneous anti Japanese sentiment among Filipinos as Japan’s plans falter.
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Leyte
Philippines
MacArthur
Cigarettes to be cut in civilian tobacco ration
The Acting Minister for Customs Mr. Forde said a five per cent cut in the civilian tobacco ration for January will apply due to factory holidays. Retailers will face quotas on the same 50 per cent basis as in September, with all manufacture declining in December and January because of factory closings and machinery overhaul. Heavy commitments to the fighting forces have reduced reserve stocks.
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Forde
Retailera
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Gloucester Electric Supply Co., Pty. Ltd
Garden of Roses
Peter Moutzouris
Clem Walsh King Sr
Tom Hicks
General Commission
Queen Street
Thomas Cowan , Co
Street & Parish Pty., Ltd
Bowen
Box 40
Taree
Ias
Australian Associated Prosa
Church Services
R. Irwin
Chapman & Stevens
L. Stevens
M.F.S. Pilc
Chemists & Druggists
Permitta L
Gleeson
Wingham
Ghials Bom
Westinghouse Atr
Withel
L. J. Gleeson
Newcastl & Lower North Coast
A. Prifstley
BU Abs
Laehni
Rooke A.C
Pal
International Motor Lorries
Aterson, Easton & CO
Wingham 32
Harvey Ivers
Church Street
Schute Bell
Schute Bell Badgery Lumby Ltd
Bent Street
Sydney
Alden
Norman Germon
Carrier
Tyrell Street
H. C. Sleigh
Melbourne
Marys
Aunt Mary
Milkers & Engines
Maitland
S. J. Bennett
Moffat Virtue Milkers
Imperial Super Diesel
Imperial Milking
A. B. Campbell
King Street
Ah, McDonald & Co, Pty. Ltd
Radium
Sylviua
Sylvanite
Mushergon
Zeno
Goldsborough
Golddout
Mormandie
Jemm!-Di-Vergy
Darcy Hopkins
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