Allied Forces Press On Towards Damascus Free French Resist
Allied forces push toward Damascus in Syria as Free French units face resistance ten miles south of the capital. Reports describe air raids on Haifa and Beirut harbor with antiaircraft fire, while Australian and Allied troops advance along multiple fronts toward the Mosul area and Gyria. The Cairo dispatch notes Allied troops nearing Damascus with flotilla support and river crossings enabling progress despite casualties.
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London
Syria
Damascus
Lonidon
Betiah Cavelry
Sektinetts
Sng Brill
Guneitra
Cairo
Gyria
Auth
Junita
Eroesinga
Kaun
Bamakas
A. Weill
Presa
Atock Teo
Naniret Kisinyey
Auiicritany
Auntralians
Aigtitirig
Auntzaligny
France urged to cooperate with Germany in new Europe
Paris warns it is essential to build a favourable climate for peace as Admiral Darlan appeals for united support. He says collaboration with Germany will help reconstruct a Europe that avoids future peril and secures a negotiated settlement. reports from Beirut and Jerusalem note German troops in the region and Australian forces advancing toward Tyre amid ongoing battles.
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London
Admient Darlan
Germany
Europe
Air raids on Tobruk and rising frontier activity reported
Authoritative circles in London state there have been further air raids on Tobruk. Activity on the Egyptian frontier has been widespread and the activity appears to falter.
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Vane
Byria
London
Tobruk
Apple surplus in Queensland aims at rapid industry
The Queensland Apple and Pear Marketing Board seeks methods to absorb surplus apples by dehydration and other avenues for export and wartime food supply. Prices offered by Britain are below production costs, limiting sales. The board notes substantial weekly marketing figures and ongoing cold storage of remaining Granny Smith stock.
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Brisbane
Wedehatay
Australia
Dorlery
Wallabie
Apple and Pear Marketing Board
E. Donaldsin
Donaldson
Queensland
Four New Knights and Women Honours in Birthday List
Canberra reports the Birthday Honours list with four new knights including names from New South Wales and Tasmania. Prominent recipients include Mrs H Sterne of Warwick and Mrs C F White of Stanthorpe with OBE and MBE awards. The release highlights contributions by Australian figures in politics, education, and welfare groups across several states.
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New South Wales
Robert Winton Gillespie
Wahoonga
Nsw
Bank of New Bourn Wales
Profesor
John B. Widson
Sydney
Rainesearch Board
Queensland
Obe
Tes
Anna Preda Baye
Women
Amensity’ College
Llinbeth A.V. Sterne
Warie
Veeumland Country Women
Irs
Stanthorpe
Inter Sons
Aalalor
Hobart
Twsman
Amiel Bacheboe
Shuide
Ernest W. James
Cieneral
London
Wedtésiug
Order of the Betish Empire
Aheritorios Secvike
Civ
Liiaion
Fis
Herbert W. T
Ter
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Northern
Gamtid
Rata
Tor
Ln Oe
Ab Ear
Billy Wnt
Enerey
Ays Mobibatil
Enogxers
Lord Costas
Arthur Gut CH
Border River Rights Dispute Between Queensland and New South Wales
Queensland and New South Wales remain in a border river dispute over the McIntyre Darling boundary. NSW argues the Darling is the boundary. Queensland contests this and seeks a common policy. The deadlock has affected towns along the border as water supply and rights issues persist.
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Garian
Queensland
Sowih Wales
Age
F. W. Balcork
New South Wales
Queens- Inna
Ston~ Harpe
Dumaresq
Goondivind
Tyre
Barwin Bouth
Telwood
Bulcock
Inguin
New South Wales Water Supply Department
Ambulance petrol supplies rationed in Toowoomba
Toowoomba officials reported reduced petrol allowances for ambulances, from 30 gallons to 270. Brisbane informed that rationing applied nationwide, with calls to restrict petrol use as much as possible. Superintendent Hewellyn urged tightening controls while awaiting Brisbane guidance.
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Toowoumba
Hewellyn
Nadeen
Brisbane
M.A. Boeen
No Quorum at Wraville Hospitals Board Meeting
Townsville officials report a hospital board meeting lacked a quorum. The minutes note no attendees and no formal actions taken while unrelated personnel changes and applications for a medical superintendent post are referenced in disjointed passages.
Air Support For ALP in Middle East
A garbled report outlines Australian air support plans for the Middle East, noting a large deployment and involvement of airmen trained under a covert scheme. It mentions Prime Minister McEwen and calls for public backing, with authorities aiming to provide adequate support while coordinating with Allied forces.
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Middle East
Welhourne
Sabihe
Abe Becter
Mr. McEwen
Rotuc- Lye
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