London suffers worst air raid with rivers of flame
London endured a brutal Luftwaffe raid described as the worst yet, with incendiaries and heavy bombs devast ating districts. The German promise of a major assault appeared to unfold in the early hours as bombers attacked from multiple directions. An air ministry message said at least 33 raiders were downed—31 by fighters and two by anti air craft fire—though casualty figures and total damage were not yet clear.
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London
Historic Westminster attacks damage Abbey and Parliament
Fragmented report describes severe damage to the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey in a raid. It notes fires, water damage, and the destruction of the Abbey Deanery while other sacred areas largely survive. many raiders were shot down and defenses held.
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Parliament
Big Ben
Westminster Hall
Iveum
Westminster Abbey
Hous
Bistieien
Beghind
Oie
Fullsealo
Armored Car Units Take Fort Fivetha After Occupation
Cairo reports that the RAAF armored cars moved after occupying vha Rakha avenues on May 9 and deployed to Fort Fivetha by May 16. The gateison called for surrender as war hour neared. The operation concentrates on a key point along the Indian air routes.
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Cairo
Rt i
Vha Rakha
Fivtha
Surrinder
Proposals Reported to Improve Soviet Relations
A Moscow dispatch cited by The Tess Agency states the USSR has proposed a plan to improve diplomatic ties with Iraq and Ayea in the wake of efforts to banish a rift. The report notes informal talks and continued reliance on behind the scenes diplomacy.
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Gables
Moscow
Tess
Ussin
Conflict report from Hebbaniyar patrols and Ramdl'dnd Falluja
Unclear communique describes patrols in Habbanigar and Bases areas. Mentions quiet situation with agile response and detentions withdrawn to Ramdl'dnd Falluja. Source text is garbled and contains multiple typographical errors. Entities include Hebbaniyar and Falluja as locations.
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A. Carapioniqueste
Ey” Glo
Cairo
Habbanigar
Ares
Hebbaniyar Art
Ramdl'dnd Falluja
Most Important Personality Met by Admiral Discussing Franco German Ties
A Vichy correspondent reports that an unspecified German personality met Admiral to discuss Franco German relations. The note hints at a high level meeting and ongoing inquiries into the overall question.
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Darisa Tet
New York
UN- Vas 2
Vichy
Berlin Bombardment Targets Rhine Ports and Berlin
Cable report from London describes heavy RAF air raid operations against Berlin and Hamburg with concentrated damaging strikes on Mannheim Tadwigshafen and other German ports. Allied planes attacked Boulogne and Tmuiden while northern France targets and Norwegian aerodromes were also hit. two Allied planes and several fighters reported missing or lost.
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London
Opal
Bree
Gm Sweeny
Traci
Tuuisteins
Cuninburg
Smileng
Elanburg
Air Ministry
Uci
Matinheim
Tadwigshafen
Boulogie Eid Tmuiden
Norway
France
J2d
Berlin
TAZ
Viet
Hamburg
Portsmouth
Malta
March Across Spain 10 Gibraltar
Fragmented report from a French frontier correspondent notes negotiations and astf actions involving Major General Ryde and Laval on moves through Spain toward Gibraltar. The dispatch mentions de Gaulle era figures and wartime transport plans with limited concrete outcomes.
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Spain
Gibraltar
Kanilan
MW Piet
Marshall Betaig
Hitler
Igregros
York
Marshall
Pennin
Hiller
Paris
Dillan
Laval
M. Abots
Irene Tpréas
Bitar
High
Daria
Petain
Consanty
Syria
Society Holdings in Government Securities Exceeds 40 Million
A report on AMP Society Holdings shows government securities surpassing £40,000,000. The document details business in force with 927,775 policies totaling £605,850,000 and notes reserves, expenses, and incorporation bylaw amendments. It also cites the society's stability, asset distribution, and strong equity against prior years.
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Uni
Tnt
Uley
Elise
Senv
Iseketoty
wirhonlThis Sbdlott
Bocietys
Agit
Corther
Eniteoutiienses
Suez Canal Zone Raided Again In Luftwaffe Night Attacks
Reports say three German air raids struck the Suez Canal Zone over the past week, causing slight damage and injuring one person. The attacks were officially noted as the third successive nocturnal raid in the area with crews reporting damage and casualties.
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SS. Leridon
Ben Ut
Surin
Cairy Tates
Quez Canal Zone
Sue Canal Zone
Tae
Dens Apdonus
Football Adjourned Meeting Ends No Central Wimmiers Return
In a disrupted session at Horsham on Saturday the league of Mist year clubs voted to discontinue top competition. The meeting saw elected officers and a pledge to continue with a smaller league to reduce deficits. Players agreed to forfeited travel expenses while uniforms may be supplied locally.
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Wimmiers
Toll ‘Leapo
Thors Wil
Uorshion
League of Mist
Vin
Horsham -Seconds
Dimbyolu- Beeauils
Notimuk
Mtur
Wuing-ropeesenre Wethio
Wishadaj
Seoom
Gonteil Wanewart
Wall
Winunors
Rugess
Ein
Nagar
Alub
Otker Prizo
Lutens
Mare Otberibs
Dindyonlir
Ads
Obaral Whiawera League
Wijoh
Idjourived
Psi Mutiunale
Horak
Drislavla
Pintini
Tito
Winer Langue
SALE NOTICE BROKEN OBSCURE AUCTION AND GROCERY OFFERS
Fragmented sale items and notices advertise auctions and goods for sale including medicines carpentry items and groceries. Names such as Grabscht and Pencock are mentioned with dubious details and vague dates. A retiring owner and various vendors imply local marketplace activity in a late stage under unclear punctuation.
The Backward Flying Bird and Its Bold Battle Details
A fragmentary account describes a tiny nectar eater, the ruby throated hummingbird, studying habitats and exhibiting dive bombing against larger birds. It notes its size at birth, naked appearance, rapid growth, diet rich in nectar, and ornate nest construction. The piece also mentions the MarHiwongy Tennis Club donating 122 to the Red Cross and Australian Coarfets from an Easter tournament.
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Eugen
Smithsoalan
lAmefion
Winsor
Nature
Theimsler
Norn Ward
MarHiwongy
Hanied
Red Cross Society
Verandah Blinds and Large Reductions in Lauauga Suites
Verandah blinds offered with plait or multiple stripe duck patterns. Local shop promotes measured blinds at reduced city prices. Wiring and welding services advertised by Wynne and Son on Wilson Street.
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Lauuga Suites
Roderys
Wilson Steed
A, Wynne, & Son
Wilsor Street
Hiltins ASU Paloml Lowers Weeds Under Act
The document discusses application of the Vieturian Government Seeds Act with a price per bushel of 7 in Montajup. It notes orders for ten bushels and mentions growers and a case with own.
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Stidauils
le Montajup
Hay
For Sale Items From Grabsom Pty Ltd Catalogue
Fragmented OCR lists items for sale from Grabsom Pty Ltd including portable tools tractor implements wheels engines and household goods with inconsistent spellings and multiple brand names. The notice reads like a mixed inventory with contact references and model notes typical of a local classified ad section.
Quotations for Value of Government Con valssion Envelopes
Official notice invites quotations for con valssion supplies to be sent to the Secretary, State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. Deposits required, forms available at multiple offices. bids due by date indicated.
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Commission
Vulilie Ollkees
Piotition Evessarite Agcent
Tender for aggregate supply on Arapiles highway works
Roans Board invites tenders for supply and delivery of aggregate for the Henry highway at Stovkinya and Mlukensie Creek in Arapiles Shire. Tenders close 3.30 pm on Monday May 6 494i at the Shire Office Normdfubn Horsbaim Wulfbeer's Hilleg Stawetl Prettyylmry. Lowest tender to be accepted.
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ROANS
Bitton Texders
Offien Fuith
Pau
Aby Ehinie Ynens
Henty Iehway
Stovkinya
Mmukensie Creek
Shire of
Arapiles
Normdfubn
Lown Mall
Horsbaim
Wulfbeer
Hilleg
Stawetl
Prettyylmry Depestt
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Pencock’s
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LST
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Horsham
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Robert Preston
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Lou Chaney
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Ardy Tamirofe
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Church OF Christ
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Japan
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Xortiban
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Tial
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Dunpow
Ofice
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Ttaly
He Balskans
Yaya
Pederick
Forrester Motors Pty. Ltd
Wilson Street
Natimule
Gorcke
S. A. Cheney Pty. Ltd
Forrester Motors Showroom
DE Sota
Wien
Morris
Baceaeney
Tllenee Daly
Tauness Son
Alaines
Charles Motors
Pynsent Street
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