26 Jul 1945
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1945
Page
1
Australia trains a picked force of parachute troops trained by Royal Air Force and British Army airborne experts. The unit, many with overseas service, learns rapid silent insertion from planes, ready for first operational duty. Training shows jump, descent, and landing positions with transport planes in flight.
London reports scrambled results as ministers and parties prepare for the count. Early tallies expected by dawn, with Welsh electorates and key regions shaping the outcome.
A historical report outlines Luxemburg forming its first army amid rising European unrest. The piece notes local mobilization efforts and references allied support, including American aid perspectives, amid broader regional defense moves and political reactions.
Allied air forces from British and American Pacific fleets hammer Kure and Kobe for a second day, targeting ships, shipyard facilities, airfields, and communications. Third Fleet units shell Kushimoto and nearby bases as Tokyo reports heavy damage and escalating aerial bombardment of Osaka, Nagoya, and surrounding areas.
A major Far East Air Forces raid based on Okinawa targets Shanghai area shipping and runways including Kiangweh Tachang and Tinghai dromes. British and Australian air units support, destroying vessels, transports and aircraft, while ground facilities at Fusan Amoy and Bougainville see attacks and damage.
Government and War Cabinet have not considered wholesale reorganisation. Mr Forde says any submission would go to the War Cabinet and no formal plan exists. Potsdam and Washington talks may influence future forces in the Pacific and possible reductions in General Blamey's command.
Sydney records show men at Captain Cook Graving Dock earned about double prewar rates for 1L output, while costs rose roughly fourfold. Water Board president Mr Upton reported dismissals for workers not pulling weight are nearly impossible, as the board weighs Commonwealth reconstruction scheme aid for ex service personnel. The board will submit engineers’ views on maintaining the right to select and dispense men, seeking steady efficiency under the scheme.
In Canberra the House of Representatives discussed veteran discharge conditions. Mr Abbott urged removing the two year service rule, while Mr Chifley noted June 1 rules allowed discharge for overseas service with six years of war service. Mr Forde questioned parade treatment for long service veterans and said the government would reexamine youth service studies.
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