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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 05, 1944
Page
2
Country clients urged to buy charity tickets from Chas Watson Co at 76 Barrack Street Perth. First and second prizes were sold in recent sweeps, and the firm claims to have sold the most prizes in Western Australia.
Chelham bolted at the start then won the Greenmount Handicap over six furlongs. Portrach, a likely Autumn Handicap winner, showed staying potential and past form suggests future success. Stayers like Mah Jong and Andirich teased form, while Sanctifer and Frangus delivered at times. Smithie and Portrach rival for distance glory with Pengiun Handicap winner Una Merkel noted as strong, and Azoth and Jovial Joss among steady performers.
Canada has built 300 ten thousand ton freighters in the last four years and will have 400 by the war's end. Many ships are lend leased and will return to Canadian ownership with the armistice. They will form the nucleus of a global fleet for Canadian trade, with postwar shipping in private hands but government subsidies likely via mail contracts.
Australians seized Madang in New Guinea as Hollandia and Aitape landings continued. The campaign isolated over 100000 Japanese and opened bases for further offensives. Prime Minister Curtin met in America as the war shifts toward Europe with a Rommel visit and new radio developments. Sir James Mitchell, Western Australia’s lieutenant governor, celebrated his 78th birthday, described as 78 years young.
Professional military men doubt an early victory and reject Ford’s two months. They warn of continued sacrifices and hard fighting in 1944 as Europe remains the main focus. They deem bombing essential but insufficient without ground advances and occupation to force progress.
Berlin Radio hints at Andrei Zhdanov as Stalin’s successor amid rumors. The priest’s son and Red Army figure is described by American and British sources as a mysterious, influential aide deeply tied to foreign policy and espionage.
The Eastern Seamen's Club of the Missions to Seamen opens for eastern seamen with plans for 40 to 50 sleeping places and further recreational facilities after a £5,000 appeal. Lieutenant-General Bennett resigns, Major General C. H. Robertson appointed to command in Western Australia, reflecting redistribution of wartime leadership. Germany's war effort wanes but no quick victory. Japan weakens in the South-West Pacific as Allied successes loom in the East Indies. The war outlook expects continued fighting with Germany likely defeated this year and Japan continuing to year.
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Glass makers say new US techniques allow fast automatic filling and sealing of glass containers, potentially capturing a larger share of vegetable and fruit packaging after the war as consumers want to see what they buy.
The piece argues that as the offensive nears Formosa and Japan, the across the Pacific plan will face major hurdles with stretched allied supply lines and short enemy lines. It notes bombing limitations even after retaking the Philippines and cites Admiral Nimitz claiming Japan will be defeated from China.
A quotation notes English pilots receive about one third the pay of American counterparts while both drop similar bomb counts over Germany. The writer suggests postwar British and American air crews may perform similar missions.
Thought for the Week presents a reflection on self perception and the pursuit of truth. The speaker likens themselves to a boy on a seashore, seeking small shells while the vast ocean of truth lies undiscovered beyond.
Classified notice notes money making by advertising in Readers Market Place department. Rates shown apply only when ad is inserted in the paper and may vary by issue across twenty six newspapers. Details and illustrations are limited but implied.
Australian Red Cross officials ran a search for a ship's cat adrift on a raft after a torpedoed vessel. For nineteen days the feline shared the raft with three British sailors and three Lascars before rescue. The raft drifted away during the rescue excitement and the cat remained aboard until contact resumed and the cat was brought in a week later.
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