London Letter on Churchill Hitler and wartime convoy leadership
Britain sustains resistance amid Churchill and Hitler speeches. It highlights sea convoy leadership by veterans, convoy safety improvements saving 87 of 100 seamen, and rescuing risks, plus a dramatic RAF Lancaster flight over the Alps from Milan to Britain with crew surviving after incendiaries were cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Hitler
Britain
United Nations
Sir Frederick Dryer
Jellicoe
Jutland
China Station
Raymond Fitzmaurice
A.d.c
N. H. Gale
Queen Mary
Aquitania
Berengaria
London
R.A.F
Milan
Haxard
England
Alps
Timor King Feasts on Army Rations and Kindness
An Australian officer recalls Timor’s auxiliares the creados who share scant food, cook fine rice and coffee, and endure hardship with loyalty. A friendly Timorese king later returns with gifts of pineapples bananas peanuts and eggs, all earned through Army biscuits and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timor
AIF
Army Education Journal
Australie Soldado
Creados
Creade
Neutral Australians in a World War The Three Attitudes
A column argues on neutrality in war, defining allies, enemies, and neutrals. It condemns Australians who abstain from contributing as unpatriotic or traitorous while praising neutral nations for refusing active aid. It frames participation as currency of war and asserts no middle ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Case on conscience divides Australian identity debate
A discussion framed around whether a person aligns with the group or remains detached. The speaker questions if this alignment is shown by giving time effort and money or merely by self-labeling as Australian. The wording suggests a broader inquiry into loyalty and national belonging.
Motorists Overlook Priority on Petrol Licences
The NRMA warns many drivers ignore the priority number on petrol consumer licences. Some hold Business and Private licences and enjoy excess private trips, believing they stay within rules. The Fuel Board monitors private use by business riders and can reduce priority if mileage becomes excessive, affecting tyre re-treading opportunities for essential workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRMA
Fuel Board
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Gloucester Electric Supply Co., Pty. Ltd
Gloucester
Clem Walsh King
R. Irwin Cash & Carry
Tyrell St
Garden of Roses
Peter Moutzouris
London Letter
Chapman & Stevens
L. Stevens
Tom Hicks
Queen Street
Golden Gate Cafe
E. Young
Sid Miller
Gloucester Hotel
Sydney
Advocate
Billheads
Dodgers
Race Books
The
GloucesTer Advocate
Barrington Street
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