Flying Fortresses in Action
A feature on the Flying Fortress bombers with three aircraft participating in raids on Japanese targets in the Philippines from a secret Australian base. It describes high altitude flight, pressure cabins, crew safety, heated suits, and the dangers faced by crew members, including the intense long-range missions over enemy territory.
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America
Philippines
Australia
MacArthur
Luzon
Messerschmitts
Blak
Store-cupboard shelters in England hold vast reserves
England built camouflaged single story storehouses of 25900 sq ft each in prefab steel and concrete. By January 100 were finished, with 40 more starting a 127‑unit programme. The 100 completed can store about 1,000,000 tons of national reserve food and raw supplies. Each cost 10,000 to 11,000 pounds and took eight months to build.
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England
Food Shortage In Europe Shows Widespread Calorie Rationing
An analysis notes Europe faces severe nourishment gaps with 24 nations rationing calories. Active men require 3000 to 4000 daily, yet Poles get 800, Persians 960, Norwegians 1500, Dutch 1900, Germans 2250 to 2600, and British 2800. It also cautions many go without the rations they are entitled to, contrasting with available food in Britain.
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Europe
Larderbare
Snow White in Gaza Wows Arab audience for Red Cross
J A Nimmo, a Red Cross searcher returning from the Middle East, attended a Gaza picture night as a Red Cross representative. Arabs hosted the event for Society funds, with Sheiks in traditional dress paying five pounds each, smoking pipes as Snow White and the Prince finale drew cheers and netted about £600 for Red Cross funds.
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J. A. Nimmo
Red Cross
Middle East
Ghaza
Snow White
Gold Find By Army Soldier In New Guinea Boots
A U S Army member at a remote New Guinea post discovers real gold. He stores it in an old boot and digs during leisure. The find, described by an operations base correspondent, could earn him a notable credit in addition to his naval record.
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Mmber
New Guinea
Enid
Keep the Business Machine Oiled in Times of Need
A local business guide urges owners to maintain equipment and networks during idle periods. It warns that neglect can erode customer habits, hinder reestablishing outlets, and raise reactivation costs, stressing steady priming of facilities, staff, and press relations to stay ready for future demand.
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You
Whooping cough symptoms and prevention guidance
Advice on recognizing whooping cough in children, particularly infants, and preventing spread. Highlights spasm coughs, night attacks, contagion before whoop, and prioritize home care. Warns against hospital visits during early suspicion and stresses immunisation and doctor guidance. Encourages isolating affected children and reducing exposure to babies and crowds.
Cleansing of Dairy Utensils
Unclean dairy utensils cause cream contamination. Use rinse with lukewarm water, scrub with soap or soda, rinse in warm water, boil for two to three minutes, then air dry. Hypochlorite steriliser helps if rinsed well before milking, and for hand and teat sterilisation.
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Garden of Roses
Peter Moutzouris
Gloucester
Tom Hicks
Queen Street
Health Department
Golden Gate Cafe
E. Young
Phone 7
Gloucester Electric Supply CO. Ltd
E. Monro
Market Street
W. T. Howard
Hones
Taree
Dungog
Thomas Cowan& Coo
Street & Parishpty., Ltd
J. Bowen
Box 40
Clem Walsh King
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