Japanese Convoy Destroyed in Weekend Naval Losses
A second large Japanese convoy was sunk over the weekend bringing total Japanese ships lost to 63 in past week. Nine ships including six freighters and three escorts were sunk with three more badly damaged. Earlier in the week 15 ships were sunk or damaged as part of Allied air and sea strikes in the South West Pacific and near Truk. Reconnaissance reported the second convoy dispersed for safety in coastal bays along New Britain and New Ireland.
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South West Pacific
Truk
New Britain
New Ireland
Major Rescued After 20 Hours Under Bombed London Rubble
An army major trapped for 20 hours in a bombed London home was rescued alive by a Harley Street surgeon who lowered into a wreck shaft three times. He amputated the wife’s leg to free the major as firemen battled burning debris. A collapse later killed all but the major, leaving his aunt and a schoolteacher buried.
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London
Harley Street
Australia pledges ship support for food to Britain
Sydney Thursday report says Acting Minister for Supply and Shipping Dr Evatt announced provisions exist to send all ships needed to carry Australian food to the United Kingdom. He criticized vague anonymous press statements that implied rationing would block shipments.
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Sydney
Supply and Shipping
Dr. Evatt
Australia
United Kingdom
Britain
Municipal By-Election Offers Chance for Local Council Seat
Resignation of Dennis Breen creates vacancy on Wellington Municipal Council with over 12 months left in term. Nomination deadline March 3 and election date March 11, prompting interest from potential candidates.
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Dennis Breen
Wellington
Overland Mail serial at Mayfair Theatre tonight
Universal's Overland Mail brings gunfights massacres and stampedes to the Mayfair for Saturday night’s first of 15 suspenseful chapters. Star cast includes Lon Chaney Noah Beery Sr Noah Beery Jr Helen Parrish Don Terry and Chief Thundercloud with Ford Beebe and John Rawlings directing and Henry MacRae producing. Also showing at Macquarie Theatre Monday and Tuesday nights.
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Universal
Overland Mail
Mayfair Theatre
Lon Chaney
Noah Beery, Jr
Helen Parrish
Noah Beery
Don Terry
Roy Harris
Chief Thundercloud
Ford Beebe
John Rawlings
Henry MacRae
Ithe Vwssoeicter
Paul Huston
Johnston McCulley
Macquarie Theatre
War Council Gives Sir Earle Page Post
Mr Curtin announced the appointment of Sir Earle Page to the Advisory War Council last night. He is understood to replace the Leader of the Opposition Mr Menzies on the Council.
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Sydney
Earle Page
Advisory War Council
Curtin
Menzies
England Raids and Bomber Losses Amid London Attacks
An English raid involved an estimated 176 planes with many new makes capable of 400 mph. About 100 aircraft breached defenses and dropped bombs on London causing casualties, damaging property, and striking a school. Ten enemy planes were shot down. The raids are viewed as reprisals for Germany’s bombings elsewhere.
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London
Germany
Unemployment and Sickness Benefits Bill Passed
The Senate, while two UAP members were absent, passed the bill in its original form by a surprise re committal. The measure will now be non contributional and still requires House approval where the Government holds a large majority.
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Sydney
U.A.P
Senate
House of Representatives
Officials dispute rations claim for Australian troops
Minister for the Army Mr Forde declared reports that Australian troops in New Guinea faced unsuitable rations for tropical climates conflicted with medical officers and dietitians. He noted American authorities discounted the claim that Australians suffered higher tropical disease deaths and said a comprehensive report would be prepared.
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Sydney
Forde
New Guinea
Fight for Rome Allies Take the Initiative
Allied troops have taken the initiative near Anzio Beachhead Rome area, inflicting heavy German losses in a battle described as devastating. The press dispatch notes a pocket of six squares in Carricetto where four divisions of elite German troops were decimated by relentless shelling, air strikes, and concentrated artillery. Night Wellingtons aided the Allied bombardment as roads and terrain constrained German maneuvering.
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Rome
Carricetto
Anzio
Germany
I Carricetto
Albano-Anzio
Opposition leader moves withdrawal of Post War Reconstruction bill
Sydney report states Mr Menzies introduced a lengthy amendment to the House of Representatives seeking withdrawal and redrafting of the Constitution Post War Reconstruction Bill. He argued that the powers sought by the Commonwealth were in excess of requirements. The debate was adjourned.
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Sydney
House of Representatives
Menzies
Organised Blitz Alleged by War Organisation Head
In the House of Representatives last night Minister for War Organisation of Industry Mr Dedman alleged an organised blitz by vested interests aiming to rescind the regulation on standard cloth use to permit large profits.
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Sydney
House of Representatives
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