British RAF raids strike German targets in Hornum and Scapa Flow response
British bombers raid Hornum and nearby facilities in the North Sea for seven hours, scoring direct hits on airfields and hangars as a as a powerful reprisal for recent Allied setbacks. France's Daladier resignations trigger plans for a wartime cabinet while debates over peace terms and German positions unfold amid Allied and Axis tensions.
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Hornum
North Sea
Mipwaya
Tne
Britain
Scapa Flow
Lebron
France
M. Daladier
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber of GM
Minchester Red Cross Society Holds Meeting and Returns
The Minchester Red Cross Society met on a Tuesday with President Higgins and members including Glover, Yates, Hicks, and Miss Cameron. Apologies were noted and reports showed relief work aiding three returned soldiers and a needy family. Members praised the swift parcel deliveries of garments and listed the contributed items to date.
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Minchester Red Cross Society
West
Messymes
Higgins
Brut
Hebblewhite
Myaughton
Hawden
Glover
Rye
McLead
Yoole
Allardice
Hicks
Steel
Yates
Irwin
A. Yates
Perrin
Jones
Grahame
Weekes
King
Andrews
Shaw
Turner
Miss Dur
le Quesne
Hueyble
Upper Manning Mourns Departure of Mrs Fraser After 13 Years
Mrs R Fraser of Kau-Hu leaves Upper Manning for Roggabri after 13 years of service. Community gathering features speeches by G McDonald and others, a presentation of a cut glass scent spray container and a watch with cash. Music from S Smith and Barlett provides entertainment as attendees bid farewell.
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G. McDonall
Ely
Roggabri
Mr. McDonald
Sudden death mourns Bundock farmer in Taree area
Joseph Priestley died of a heart seizure at Ye Ol Bar after a brief return to town from Bundock. He was 53, son of the late Mr and Mrs Charles Priestley, survived by a wife Miss Tila Gooch and several children in NSW. Funeral held at Fairford cemetery with Rev R V Hanington officiating. Priestley had long resided near Bundock, once running a small store, and was widely known and respected.
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Old Bar
Joseph Priestley
Bundock
Taree
Fredshilen
Ye Ol Bar
W. T Howard
Mr. Priestley
Charles Nix Priestley
Wallatta
Tila Gooch
Bullahdelah
W. House
Mattie Priestley
Keith Priestley
Light Horse
Armidale
Eric Priestley
Thomas Priest
R. V. Hanington
WT. Howard
SLR. Times
Spirit the Merchant Navy and the torpedoed officer
An officer recounts a Merchant Navy torpedo attack where crew fought exposure after losing gear and a typewriter. The ship stayed afloat, lifeboats smashed, yet rescue came as a destroyer aided with rafts and hoisted survivors. The officer plans to return to duty, deeming heroism a necessity.
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Lancet
Alderman Fined in Fairfield Council Case
Alderman Thomas Fishpool of Fairfield Municipal Council was fined £5 and ordered to pay £6 5s costs for attending a meeting while a matter involving his daughter’s pecuniary interest was discussed. Tenders from his daughter and Radford were presented for land purchase. an alderman alleged Radfords were a front. Fishpool denied the claim and withdrew during the Radford tender motion. The information was filed by the unsuccessful bidder. The magistrate did not understand why both tenders were not rejected and the land put to auction.
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Thomas Fishpool
Fairfield Municipal
Fishpool
Radford
Radfords
Mullet Jump Feeds Frying Pan Yarn On Moongi
The Grafton Daily Examiner reports two fish leaps by mullet aboard the Clarence steamer Moongi. One mullet jumped through a deck port, another through a porthole into the frying pan as the ship traveled about 10 knots. Captain R. Miller and engineer G. Case confirm the feats.
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Ripley
Grafton “Daily Examiner
Clarence
Moongi
R. Miller
G. Case
War Problem Telegram Sparks Homefront Surprise
A newly returned husband from his honeymoon in an evacuated area receives a telegram from his wife claiming she is pregnant with four babies. The quirky note reveals a surprising domestic twist amid wartime evacuation.
Women’s wages favored by economist as many wives pay
An economist argues there is merit in women earning men’s wages and notes that many wives already do so by contributing financially at home. The statement reflects views on wage parity and household economics without citing specific data or dates.
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Germany
Hitler
Hillain
Ganthi
al Ram
United States
Austria
Antes Howe
Siikes
Gloucester Hotel
Gloucester
F. M. Smith
ATRAS
BUICK
Caimlag
LA Salt
Cevrolet
Chevrolet Trucks
Glasmurile
Pontiac
Vapahall
Bedford
GALL
Trecks
R. Walden
Thrift
Sconfi
A. Dolman
Thrift's
Andrews and Johnston Electric Lawm
Church Street
A. Johnston
Sir AL Hamper
KB Uscer
RED Cross Society
Upper Manning
Kewell
R. Fraser
Jol Bennett
Spirit
Merchant Navy
Tunis
Jersey
Airlite
Pelaco
Sovereign
Stalin
Howe
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