Salute to Valor drives fund to aid troops and families
Organisers of the Australian Comforts Fund publicise a new drive named Salute to Valor to raise £800,000 for Royal Navy Pacific operations and Imperial forces, as ACF commissioners travel to deliver comforts to service members. Lord Mayor Neville Harding urges public support, noting the hardship faced by soldiers and civilians in battle areas.
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Australian Comforts Fund
Ecard Aigo Art Union
ACF
Fea
Tarakon
Ald
Neville Harding
More Money Sought for Roads in Wartime Outlay Debate
The Australian Automobile Association urged the Federal Government to allocate a larger share of petrol tax proceeds to state road maintenance and wartime built routes. H J Johnson of NAMLA said motor clubs nationwide back the push as two thirds of petrol tax funds are diverted to general revenue, impacting essential civilian and military roads. Treasurer Chifley promised to consider the AAA representations.
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N.A
Wie Commonwealth
Australian Automobile Association
H. J. Johnson
Nrm.la
AAA
Johnson
Chifley
T. G. Paterson
Church Services Schedule Across Denominations
Denominational service times listed for Anglican Presbyterian Methodist Congregational and Baptist churches in Gloucester Stratford War’s River and surrounding areas. Highlights include Holy Communion at 8 am and evensong at 7 pm, home missions deputation events, and a gospel meeting titled The Basis of God's New Order conducted by BD Monteith Stroud.
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Church of England
Gloucester
Copeland
Bullite
Canon Campbell
Stanton
Bellora
J. Vardre James
Stratford
Home Missions
P. Threlfall
Dungog
Upper Barrington
Waukivory
N. Lynford Smith
Upper Bownam
Craven Plitexu
Tugratakh
F. Graeme Smith
Presbyterian Free Church
Lower Barrington Church
W. Clark
Monteith
Stroud Baptist Church
War's River
Stroud
B. Marks
Coupon list notes expirations and items
Current coupons TEA 1-4 expire August 26. SUGAR 1-2 coupons accumulate. BUTTER 1-3 expire July 1. MEAT 1-4 expire July 1. CLOTHING B 47-112 available until 16 November 1945 and 1-56 until end of ration year. Mention Woods Great Peppermint Cure For Children's Hacking Cough.
War News in Brief on Pacific Front and Okinawa
Relentless destruction of Japanese airfields industries and cities is intensified. American carrier forces strike southern Kyushu from which Kamikaze units operated. 870 carrier planes attacked. 200 on Saturday 170 on Sunday. Okinawa fighting continues with two mile advance isolating Chimen Peninsula and approaching Nakagusuku Bay. Japan air activity rises as 26 enemy planes are destroyed.
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Ap Home Ministry
Yokohama
Tokio
Kyushu
Okinawa
Chimen
Nakagusuku Bay
New York Times
Aussies Take Key Tarakan Hill After Eight Weeks Battle
Australian infantry seized Margy Hill on Tarakan, overcoming strong Japanese resistance after landing. Heavy air strikes preceded the assault with Liberators, Mitchells, and Lightning bombers. Eight Japanese were killed outside a tunnel as Australian troops held the ridge by nightfall while others faced reinforcements elsewhere.
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Key Hill
Tarakan
Army Department
Fukukaku
Maine
Cape Djoeta
Allied drive in China to begin soon amid battles
Lt Gen Wedemeyer said a major offensive against Japan in China was near. Chinese forces pushed into the Japanese corridor, freeing Tainkong 80 miles from Nanning on the NE railway. Tainkong fell after two and a half days of fighting as Japanese retreat toward Lieuchow, burning the former American air base. Chinese also reached outskirts of Bzelo.
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Japan
U.S
China
A.C. Wedemeyer
Eas
South China
Ainkong
Nanning
Tainkong
Alege
Lieuchow
Bzelo
Border war widens as Chinese push near city
The Indo China frontier widens with a 160 mile breach threatening lifelines to Southeast Asia. Chinese attack on Paoching brings forces within seven miles of a city as Japan tries to counter. Indian forces resume supply routes via the Burma road while Chinese authorities execute four guerrilla leaders including General Chong-wen on charges of rebellion.
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IndoChina
Japan
South-East Asia
Paoching
China
India
Burma
Kwangs
Chong-wen
Ith
War News in Brief from Allied Fronts
General Omar Bradley reports Germany crushed and Allied manpower decisive in endgame. Bradley arrives in New York with generals after Europe drive. Churchill Britons intervene in Syria. de Gaulle hints wider peace talks. Truman tells Congress Tokyo fate will mirror war plants. civilians urged to evacuate. Tokyo radio claims Allied mainland landing. Mindanao landings announced. Australian Sixth Division repels Japanese coastal challenges near Wewok.
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Germany
Atlevisol
Omar Bradley
U.S
Levant
Britain
Churchill
Syria
de Galle
Eutesedet
Truman
Congress
Tokio
Tnnan
Tokio Radio Lms
Boveri
Mindango
Philippines
Wewok
Agricultural Notes on early coastal potato contracts and sowing
Mr J M Pitt reports from Taree that contracts may be offered for the spring potato crop, with No 1 new crude priced at 114 per ton for Sydney delivery. No early delivery premium this year, and ample certified seed expected. Mid July to mid August sowing advised, with emphasis on season conditions and rotations.
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J. M. Pitt
Taree
Australian Potato Committee
Sydney
50 000 Servicemen for Release This Year
Reported policy outlines freeing 50 000 servicemen this year with 20 000 additional releases in wartime. Proposals include early discharge options for army and air force personnel on short service terms and special cases for marines, sailors, and POWs. A War Establishment Investigating Committee reviews operations. Prime Minister and ministers discuss conscription and extended service.
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Myhithes
Air Force
Smd
Army
Navy
Organized Wharf Pillaging Ring Linked to Sydney Firms
An internal report to the Cabinet alleges a ring pilfering from wharves, allegedly controlled by two Sydney firms. It implicates police and customs, says vast haulings dwarf individual thefts, and calls for a special armed wharf guard and immediate inquiry if substantiated.
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Sydney
Sihrammitte
Exeive Council
Benuslers
Bs No Wharf
Custom Department
Liering
Cnetoma
Do Unto Others Advice Worth Trying After All
A reflective note questions whether the adage to treat others as we wish to be treated holds value after past actions show lack of common sense. The writer cites ruin and sorrow as signs that reconsideration is due.
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H. M. Tomlinson
The Merry Makers' Dance at Gangat Wednesday July Fourth
The Merry Makers will host a dance at Gangat on Wednesday July 4. The event invites attendees to enjoy music and social dancing in the town venue.
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Gangat
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