Australians Fighting in Balikpapan Chronicle
Australians in Balikpapan details battle actions across MStep, with Seventh Division forces engaging from Sepinggang township to Avong, capturing Japanese traffic then pushing toward Brunel Bay area. Reports describe mines, ruined houses, and booby traps as soldiers press operations, while prisoners and casualty figures emerge from the siege and aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baliikpapan
Vrtaaty Iim
Howley
Platen
Fiya
Hewilayer Jyennd
Atiepapan
Noatiilien
Es Papat
Brunel Bay Amea
Northwest Bore
Nini
Sroops
Kuilu Belait
Serin Tn
Toik
Ivrnest
Kwata Melait
Blake Wood
Rent
Air War Against Japan Reported Major Raids
The day’s air raids striking Japanese targets included Himeji and Tokushima with banner claims of long range coverage. Admiral Thomas Kireall said the navy sees air bases needed for sustained operations, noting potential further footholds in Chinese territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himeji
Fenshat Tsiand
Tokushima
Tokeanateng
Koel
Anjan
Chiivee
Germans Split on Hitler Fate After War Reports
A correspondent reports Germans believe Hitler may have escaped or died, with some insisting the Führer is alive. Observers cite uncertainty about the rumored cremation at the Reich Chancellery and question British reporters' access to the Russian front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ueepears
Keoren
Evis
Hitler
Berlin Faces Sharp Contrast in Occupied Germany
Berlin will show a stark contrast as national zones form and Inter Allied Administration ends. Although British and American troops have arrived, the city remains heavily influenced by Soviet control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Occupied
Germany
Berlin
Berlin rebirth amid ruins and uneasy Allied zones
In wartime Berlin residents seek normal life despite devastation. Cinemas show Russian films and queues form for a symphony concert as recovery efforts begin. Mines and damage linger, yet Berliners aim to forget war and rebuild, highlighting tensions between Allied policies and local readjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Mose
Stroet
Berlinere
Pilot Saved by Tobacco Tin in World War II Rescue
A tobacco tin issued by the Australian Comforts Fund aided a Royal Australian Air Force pilot after his plane sank. Pilot Lieut Hugh Bevon appeared in fair condition after spending eight hours at sea and signaling a Catalina crew using the tin as a reflector. The ACF aims to raise funds in south Wales to purchase more comforts for service members and support the Salute to Vulous Art Union as a fundraising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Comforts Fund
RAAF
A.C
Catalina
Mae West
A.C.F
South Wales
Coupon timeline for TEA SUGAR BUTTER MEAT and CLOTHING
Current coupons list TEA 1 4 1 expiring August 25 5 8 September 23 SUGAR 1 4 Cobyons accumulate BUTTER 46 expiring July 29 MEAT 8 11 expiring July 28 Note coupons 12 14 become available on July 18 CLOTHING BOT 112 available until 1 November 1948 156 available until end of ration year
Barrington Red Cross Annual Meeting Recap and Elections
The Barrington Red Cross held its annual meeting with nominations and re elections. President Hun presided with A Moore secretary and other officers and committee members present. The treasurer reported receipts of 527 pounds 19 shillings 8 pence and expenditures of 260 pounds 19 shillings. An appeal for continued support and future fundraising plans were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ale Danes Statement
Ay Ue Hon
Histlage
Uric
Lal
H.Q
Xnis
We Art Union
Lindles
Hun
Moore
Higgins
Ault
Radford
Clark
McIntes
Wellaya
Perram
Beaton
Arrowsmith
Warn
Man Power Advisory Letter Urges Council Staff Use
A memo from D Witheriff of the Man Power Directorate warns NSW councils against outsourcing municipal tasks to private contractors. It notes many regular staff are reassigned to higher priority work, and urges diverting labor to essential defense tasks if private work is used. The deputy director general expresses limited relief for municipalities in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ungog Municipal
Wallarabia Shire
Ench
Sirs
Man Power
Unis
Council
Marmal Enimeil Statt
D. Witheriff
N.8.w
Publication deadlines for notices and ads
Notice warns that due to mail delays and staff shortages the office must receive material by mid day on publication days, each Monday and Thursday. It explains late submissions may not be inserted and urges contributors to plan accordingly to ensure inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorsday
Howe
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Garner
Drapery
Mercery Department
P.O. Box
Gloucester
Balikpapan
CLD
Japan
K. Irwin Cash & Carry
Glougester
Barrington Red Cross
Anael Meeln
Abe Boretungton
A. McNaewin Beeler Wu
Smusdamie
J.T. Aturging
Chock Wat
Atlin
Trenatre
Mya Tn
Maine
Nan Lally
Isa Che Genert Pully
Royal
Wenwipis
Cardigans
Misses Jones & Newman
F. E. Jones and
E. M. Newman
Inchcombe
Carson
Homebush
Stock Dept
Burrowa
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