Locked Planes In Midair Collision Near Brocklesby
Two FLAAJ bombers locked together ten feet above Brocklesby near Albury on Sunday. After three airmen parachuted to safety, the top plane piloted by L. G. Fuller with observer TN Sinclair forced landed on the second aircraft. Hewston piloted the bottom machine with J. Prazer as observer. he and Hewston parachuted to safety, Hewston sustaining broken ribs. Fuller managed a forced landing four miles southwest of the town after the top aircraft’s bodywork was joined to the other. The crash scene near T Murphy’s property stunned the first arrivals as a propeller embeded in mid air and the cabin of the bottom plane was smashed on impact.
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FLAAJ
Brocklesby
Albury
L. G. Fuller
TN. Sinclair
J. Hewston
JH Prazer
Hewston
Fuller
T. Murphy
Attack on Britain and France shift in German plans
A European government outlet to Washington says Germany plans to end the Britain assault to occupy remaining France and move to seize Gibraltar and bottle up the Royal Mary. It notes 26 divisions concentrated at Bordeaux and Biarritz and a diversion to conceal failure in Britain, possibly seeking Spain alliance. The U S State Department records synchronized moves in Europe and the Middle East.
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Washington
Germany
Britain
France
Gibraltar
New York “Herald Tribune
Bordeaux
Biarritz
Hiller
Spain
Vichy
United States State Department
Europe
Middle East
Treasure Vaults Hidden Beneath London Streets
A sensational report claims a treasure valued around £500 million lies buried below London pavements. It includes gold, jewels, art, documents, and banknotes, protected by a vast system of safe deposits and concrete strong rooms in historic London vault facilities. Guards, mirrors, time locks, and dual-key systems safeguard thousands of safes in multiple deposits, with rents from £10 to £150 yearly.
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London
Fall
Twliei
England
Jin Chancery Lane
Wren
Hitler
Hullane
He- Heath
Berlin
Channel Island Cattle Surrender Amid Evacuation
Reports indicate that dairy herds on the Channel Islands fell into German hands as evacuations proceeded. Islanders chose to stay, farms were left ownerless and taken over by the island government or run by Jersey Farmers Union, with cattle redistributed to neighboring farms. Potato shipments and lifting had largely completed before departure.
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Australia
France
England
United Kingdom
Engisna
Guernsey
Jersey
Lanien
Farmers' Weekly
Jersey Farmers’ Union
Mex
New England Vote Signals Policy Push on National Government
Captain J P Abbott from Wingen says New England voters gave clear instruction to pursue two policy planks. He aims to form a National Government in the Australian Parliament and accelerate the war effort. Abbott believes Thompson’s defeat reflects defence urgency and local service is valued but insufficient.
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New England
J. P. Abbott
Wingen
Australia
Thompson
Analysis of Stock and Irrigation Waters
The Chemist's Branch of the Department of Agriculture invites landowners to submit water samples for free analysis. The notice describes sample handling, including quart bottles, clear labeling, and sender details. It asks for source, depth, flow, rainfall, soil and crop data, and purpose whether stock or irrigation, to aid long running water analyses and records.
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Department of Agriculture
Hachwear
Agricultural Gazette
Higher Age Limit for RAAF Pilots Increases to Thirty One
The age limit for enlistment of future RAAF pilots rose from 28 to 31 after combat experience showed pilots in this age range cope with aerial combat. Minister for Air Paden announced the change after talks with Britain Canada and New Zealand and said it would apply across the Empire Air Scheme. A larger reserve is needed to meet increased training intakes.
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R.A.A.F
Fla.p
Air
Paden
New Zealand
What Troops Abroad Are Needing
Articles essential to Australian soldiers in Britain are listed by S. R. Youdale of the Australian Comforts Fund overseas. Needed items include warm winter clothing, light summer wear, sports gear, toiletries, tobacco, boot polish, socks, and pyjamas, with tobacco to be supplied regularly.
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Britain
S. R. Youdale
Australian Comforts Fund
Australia
Youdale
Secret weapon ideas sweep global war effort
An English newspaper outlines various wartime secret weapon concepts. H E Cologne, a Kent farmer, claims a device locates buried ammunition with a metal and hazel twig. Lester Marlow, an American bomb expert, works on a bomb intending to destroy a large area. A Japanese inventor develops a human guided torpedo. Past wartime innovations show antidotes emerge for every clever weapon.
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H. E. Cologne
Meopham
Kent
Cologne
Germany
Lester Marlow
Pancho Villa
Barlow
Humorous Notes on Golf and Its Quirks
A humorous stroll through golf lore from its Scottish origins to its Irish taunting reply. The essay riffs on players, caddies, gear, and scores with playful jabs at lies, birds, eagles, and fore warnings, ending with a comic confession of fatigue and self- mockery.
War Scores Like First Innings Of A Test Match
A South African newspaper compares the world war to a test match innings. The score to date lists nations and players with outs and runs, noting Britain not out and Musso bowling at the interval with eight wickets fallen for 1154.
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P. O
Land
Stalin
Hitler
Slovakia
A. U. Strin
D. Enmark
N. Orway
Quisling
H. Olland
Hurts B. Elgium
St Leopold
F. Rance
Musso
Britain
Minions
Merica
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Hospitals Benefits Association
Cavanaugh
G. Glover
Chapman
Ivers
W. R. Irwin
Farmer’s
F. Burnett
Grahame
Denison ST. Gloucester
Thomas Cowan & CO
Tudor ST
Newcastle
O'Connel
Sydney
J. Bowen
Taree
Street & Parish, Pty., Ltd
Gloucester
Mary
Lehdin
Channel Island
Famous Studs
Capt. Abbott
RAAF
Ireland
Scotland
Shoe Department
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