Norwegian crowds mourn British pilot as German police rush burial
In Bergen a funeral for a British pilot saw German police clear the cemetery two hours early and push a rapid service. A priest faced orders to hurry and recite a Bible chapter, then declined to finish the rites properly. Norwegians outside formed lines with wreaths and flowers as they paid tribute to the Allies.
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Norway
Far Ahé
Bergen
Oder
Norweguean
Big Tay
Death by gunshot at Coolongolook raises coroner inquest
The Nablae Court House inquest into Thomas Shelton of Coolongolook, aged 69, who was found dead with a .22 rifle wound on 5 January, heard evidence from Constable Edmund Figures and Dr. Frank McCredie. Shelton, a WWI veteran born in Dungog, had been ill and worried about his wife Nellie Watt, with no confirmed will. Witness Jane Streeter recounted finding him and the rifle, while Mrs Streeter and Mrs Watt described his condition prior to his death. The coroner returned a verdict that death resulted from a gunshot wound to the brain, likely instantaneous.
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G. W. Brown
Thomas Shelton
Frank Campbell McCredie
Nabifle
Coolongolook
Jane Streeter
Coolongalock River
Coolongolock
Mrs. Watt
Dungog
Nellie Watt
Rabbit skins cheaper as Sydney sales show weaker demand
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports rabbit skins at Wednesday Sydney sales totaled 283 tons. Prices eased by about 8d to 10d per pound, with outgoing values from 58d to 61d. Per pound. Various rack and damaged skins quoted across categories, hare skins ranged from 1/- to 5/- per dozen.
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Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Sydney
Petty
Churchill Speech on War Talks and US Farm Ownership Split
Churchill states Britain and dominions will not negotiate with Hitler or any Nazi party. The piece adds a Census finding that 51 percent of US farmers operate owned farms, 39 percent tenants, and 10 percent part owners or managers, reflecting farm ownership patterns.
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Dominions
Hitler
Germany
Churchill
United States
War Planning Committee Formed by Curtin in Melbourne
The Prime Minister announced a War Cabinet created administrative planning committee to deal with Pacific war questions in cooperation with Allies. J P Abbott MLA, former Home Security minister, was named chairman and Commonwealth representative. The body will be facilitation and expedient, with executive action remaining with relevant departments. Abbott’s full attention expected. more private MPs may be assigned later.
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Melbourne
Curtin
Pacific
J.P. Abbott
New England
Menzies
Fadden
Whch
Abbott
Proposed Bridge at Bunyah
Monday's Manjin Shire Council meeting discussed finalising a bridge at Bunyah. Dr. Wright to present a concise, concrete offer to the Department with local backing between £50 and £60, timber and fencing commitments from residents, and delays due to drought and benzine restrictions. The council agreed to defer to the next meeting for a formal report and estimates by the engineer.
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Manjning
Bunyah
Wright
Murray
Cornell
M.R. Times
Plans to Store North Coast Butter in an Emergency
Plans to store butter from New South Wales in North Coast areas to guard against transport disruptions from enemy action. MP H L Anthony said three sites were chosen with Sir Earle Page and dairy reps to reassure farmers, though progress needed accelerating. He noted stores could cover six weeks of peak North Coast production, and warned of tougher times ahead if everyone does not play their part. Women herd testers in New Zealand reach 170 trained with 117 in positions. Italian prisoners began England land work in August on reclamation and drainage projects.
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New South Wales
Murwillumbah
H. L. Anthony
Earle Page
Anthony
Children’s Frock and Bloomers in Dimities Styles
Lingerie item presenting dainty floral Dimities for children. Smartly styled in assorted sizes. Priced at 10/11 and 12/11 each. High street catalog tone emphasizes delicate fabric and small fit.
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J. P. Abbott
North Coast
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Belgium
Blamey
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Manchester
Journay Cosmetics
Fryille Crean
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