Britain and United States to Rush Aid in Pacific War
London reports a new Allied plan placing eastern Australia and New Zealand under American command as the Anzac Area. Prime Minister Churchill announces massive American air and sea reinforcements for a Britain-led offensive against Germany while President Roosevelt pledges full U S support in the Southwest Pacific. Troop estimates in Britain rise to about 4.09 million.
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London
Australia
New Zealand
Kenown
Anzac
Churchill
Washingston Vesireday
Roose
Velt
United States
Southwest Pacific
Commons
Britain
Germany
Ulster
Atlantic
Evacuation scheme faults noted by British Adoption Society
The British Orphans' Adoption Society reported weaknesses in voluntary evacuation of children to country families. 280 children of Australian soldiers were sent to centres for a two week holiday, but only about 50 stayed on, 100 received invitations to return, and 80 were not asked to stay. Causes included poor host relations, strict conditions, and water shortages. The council refused to assume evacuation responsibility while government schemes proved impractical to execute quickly.
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Orphans’ Adoption Society
Adoption Society
E. D. Darby
Armidale
Gloucests Taree
Tamworth
Bathurst
Orange Juinee
Bowral
Darby
Pickson
The Russians Hope to Drive Germans Back A Long Way
British Ambassador Sir Stafford Cripps reported from Moscow that the Russians expect a long German retreat and plan a coup de grace in autumn or winter with fresh spring offensives. He noted a 9,000,000 strong army and high morale fueled by loyal citizens and brave young generals, urging other nations to heed Russia’s example.
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Moscow
Sir Stafford Cripps
Stafford Cripps
Russia
Minister Explains Evacuation Circular To Councils
Mr Heffron said a circular to councils sought cooperation on evacuation without imposing unfair burdens. He noted no large financial load and praised forthcoming council offers. He had not received the country district accommodation report yet. he can requisition buildings from woolsheds to mansions for evacuee housing.
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Mr. Heffron
Blanch Trophy Bowling Notes
The first round in the Blanch Trophy completed on Saturday. Ebbeck Snr and Beaton beat Smith in a tight 16 to 15. Carthew and Hawdon Gray won 22 to 21 against Hellewhite and Ebbeck Jnr. Sheldon and Lowe 18 in their win over Whatson and Monro 27. The first game of the second round saw Carey Landis defeat Kendall Lauriatus 20 to 16. Mr A Smith is making good progress after his operation.
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Ebbeck Snr
Beaton
Smith
Carthew
Hawdon
Gray
Hel Lewhite
Ebbeck Jnr
Sheldon
Lowe
Whatson
Monro
Carey
Landis
Kendall
Lauriatus
A. Smith
God
Churchill outlines Pacific War Council and expanded British leadership
In a Commons speech Churchill announced a Pacific War Council to include Britain Australia New Zealand and the Netherlands with possible London or Washington locations. He said Australia New Zealand Canada and South Africa would join the War Cabinet, and pledged to do all to persuade the United States to assist Australia. He noted reinforced forces in Malaya and Singapore and said the Pacific fight would continue to the bitter end.
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United States
Australia
New Zealand
Churchill
Japan
Pacific
Malaya
Malayan
Singapore
Pacific War Council
London
Washington
Roosevelt
Mr. Curtin
Perth
America
Page Named Australia's War Cabinet Representative
Sir Earle Page is appointed Australia’s first representative in the Imperial War Cabinet in London. The post is temporary with ministers to be rotated. Britain and the United States may back a Pacific War Council headquarters in Canberra rather than Washington or London.
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Sir Earle Page
Australia
Imperial War Cabinet
London
Curtin
Earle Page
Britain
United States
Pacific War Council
Canberra
Washington
Mathematical prodigy who solved sums in seconds dies in Kurri Kurri
William George Henderson a 44 year old resident of Kurri Kurri famed across coalfields for lightning mental arithmetic died after drowning in Late Macquarie on December 24 an inquest held later heard of his rare gift He could calculate ages in seconds and provide instant answers to complex sequences He used to assist miners with payments and even impressed Sydney University professors with rapid solutions Though others in his family showed no similar talent Henderson’s abilities made him a well known local figure in Kurri Kurri and among miners and shopkeepers alike.
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Wiliam George Henderson
Kurri
Macquarie
Cessnock
Karri
Sydney
Henderson
Sydney University
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Church ST
Gloucester
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S. J. Bennett
Radio and Garage Service
Myo
Australian War Cabinet
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