Axis Powers Draw Spheres of Influence in Wartime Pact
In Berlin the Axis members Germany Italy and Japan outlined future spheres of influence in Europe Asia and Africa with regions possibly assigned to Russia as well A German spokesman described the pact as guiding military political and economic actions The US Under Secretary Sumner Welles pledged material support to Britain and the Dominions signaling continued aid despite the Axis alliance signals.
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London
Italy
Germany
Japan
Europe
Asia
Africa
Berlin
Russia
Washington
U.S
Sumner Welles
Cleveland
United States
Great Britain
London Air War Continues as Night Raids Persist
London endures fourth week of air raids with shelters used by residents while RAF strikes hit Channel invasion bases and Berlin military targets. Friday's daylight clash left 133 German planes downed, and RAF losses numbered 24 planes with 17 pilots saved. Optometrist D L McDonald will attend at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on October 12 from 9 am to 5 pm.
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London
D. L McDonald
F.B.C.A
M.C
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Commercial Hotel
Gloucester
Australian Air Force squadron joins Middle East operations
In the Western Desert the Royal Australian Air Force joins the Royal Air Force in action while training continues at an Egyptian air station. The Australian squadron, an Army Co-operation unit under Lt. Gen. Sir Thomas Blamey, will transfer command to the RAF Middle East C in Chief and operate on any suitable front. Two thirds will use fast fighters and one third standard Army cooperation planes minus their Australian identity.
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Cairo
Royal Australian Air Force
Western Desert
Royal Air Force
Egypt
Middle East
Thomas Blamey
R.A.F
Austranian
Gavlen
Anac
Uvey
Arne Ecks Hhenst
pee-Gallipol Traiing
Beyph
Mir
Delteul
Intan- Lnyman
Hattatios
Atrac
Apint
Natories
Nabiac Aerodrome Welcomes First Plane Arrival
Air Commodore Cole and Air Office staff visited Nabiac aerodrome on Thursday in an Avro Anson light bomber arriving about 1045 am. They met Shire officials and local dignitaries to discuss district matters while a small Moth plane had already landed the day before, marking the first big machine use of the newly completed drome. A fair crowd, including Nabite schoolchildren, witnessed the arrival.
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Cole
R.A.A.W. Central
Wilsott
Waddy
Nabiac
H. B. Milligan
S. S. Sheppond
Lipscombe
Nabite
Australians Nearer to Firing Line
War correspondent Jan Fitchett reports from Cairo that Australian troops are moving closer to action after weeks of rumor. Troops transfer by bus to rail, amid high spirits and confidence, while observers compare their preparation and equipment to Gallipoli era training.
Licensing Potato Growers Act Notice Reminders
The Minister for Agriculture Hon A D Reid M L A announced potato growers must obtain a license if they planted or planned to plant potatoes on more than one acre since July. Licenses were due by September 20 and cover twelve months with renewals for another year. Growers planning to plant after September must secure a license before starting.
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A. D. Reid
M.L.A
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