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  2. CAN FIRE INTO THE SUN

    A new gunsight lamp developed by American lighting engineers makes it possible for gunners to aim their weapons directly into the sun. The two white sight circles stand out clear and bright despite the glare as the gun is trained on a miniature model of an enemy plane poised against a ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 88 words
  3. FUTURE OF AUSTRALIA IN CIVIL AVIATION

    CANBERRA. — A British Commonwealth aviation conference will be held in Canada at an early date. It is likely that the Minister for Air (Mr. Drakeford) will be flown to Canada to participate. Australia's future in civil aviation ...

    Article : 586 words
  4. HOW TO RESCUE AVIATOR.

    Two U.S. sailors demonstrate how a fallen aviator can be rescued from the water by a harness which is lowered from a blimp. If the man in the water is injured and unable to adjust the harness on himself a member of the blimp's crew is lowered to assist the victim, who is hoisted (right) ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 64 words
  5. SCHOOLBOY TRAVEL CASE REVIVED IN HOUSE

    CANBERRA.—Replying to Mr. Anthony (C.P., N.S.W.) in Parliament yesterday, the Minister for Transport (Mr. Ward) denied having said that the son of Captain I. Holyman, of Australian National Airways, was involved in the border-hopping ...

    Article : 849 words
  6. APPEAL FUNDS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 989 words
  7. NO FURTHER R.A.A.F. DRAFTS REQUIRED BY BRITAIN

    CANBERRA.—No further drafts of Australian airmen will be required by Britain for the war in Europe. Casualties have been lighter than expected and a reserve of air crew has been built up in Britain and Canada. ...

    Article : 304 words
  8. PLANS FOR PACIFIC OFFENSIVE

    CANBERRA.—Plans for renewal of the offensive against Japan were discussed yesterday, by the Prime Minister (Mr. ...

    Article : 246 words
  9. R.A.A.F. MEN FOR AIRLINES

    MELBOURNE. — Some R.A.A.F. pilots from all over Australia who have become famous for their exploits overseas are to join the flying staff of ...

    Article : 266 words
  10. St. Marys Area School Scheme

    The Parliamentary Public Works Committee took further evidence at Hobart yesterday on the establishment of the proposed Area School at St. Marys. ...

    Article : 236 words
  11. Only Lip Service to Education

    MELBOURNE—"After the best part of a working lifetime spent in education, I am convinced that the Australian community gives little more than lip ...

    Article : 231 words
  12. Full Court Upholds Sentences

    The Full Court at Hobart yesterday dismissed two appeals against sentences imposed by Mr. Justice Hutchins In the Launceston and Hobart Criminal Courts. ...

    Article : 302 words
  13. JAP. REVERSE DRAMATISED

    MELBOURNE.—The second anniversary of the first reverse suffered by the Japanese in the Owen Stanleys in their descent on Port Moresby was ...

    Article : 364 words
  14. Nearly 100 Clothing Factories

    CANBERRA—Under the Commonwealth decentralisation scheme, 99 clothing factories, employing almost 4000 girls, nearly all of whom are ...

    Article : 164 words
  15. TWO KILLED IN CRASH

    SYDNEY.—Flight Sgt. Brian Augustus Faftery, instructor, of Maclean (N.S.W.), and L.A.C. Albert Victor Quirk, trainee, dual pilot, of South ...

    Article : 39 words
  16. TREVALLYN SCHOOL FAIR

    Net proceeds of the Trevallyn School Fair, conducted by the Parents and Friends' Association of the school, were £111/7/11. The fair was held on ...

    Article : 65 words
  17. VEGETABLE SEED SOWING

    Cabbage seed, and in face all members of the brassic family, should be sown on rather a poor soil if the object is to provide a stock of sturdy ...

    Article : 860 words
  18. GESTAPO CHIEF IN RUMANIA SHOT

    LONDON.—Dr. Arthur Albert Tester, Gestapo chief in Rumania, was shot dead by a Rumanian frontier guard while trying to escape to Hungary. ...

    Article : 100 words
  19. WAGES BOARD

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 137 words
  20. BOY SCOUT APPEAL

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 172 words
  21. PRODUCE TRADE

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 317 words
  22. Football Interstate Match at Hobart

    An Interstate match between Richmond and a team to be selected from the United Services' Association, the Queenborough Association, and the Northern ...

    Article : 123 words
  23. FUNERAL

    The funeral of Mrs. Ismay Heffernan, aged 29, of Armidale, Victoria, who died suddenly in Melbourne, took place at the Deloraine General Cemetery yesterday. ...

    Article : 176 words
  24. Dutch Plane Missing

    MELBOURNE.—While on a flight to Cairns, Queensland, a Dutch transport aircraft encountered very bad weather and has been reported missing since ...

    Article : 91 words
  25. TO-DAY'S SUMMARY

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 166 words
  26. BASKETBALL

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 58 words
  27. WEATHER BULLETIN

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 107 words
  28. ATHLETICS

    The Newstead Harrier Club concluded is cross-country season on Thursday night when it conducted a four mile handicap race on the West Tamar road road ...

    Article : 56 words
  29. Butcher Fined for Saturday Stoppage

    SYDNEY.—Imposing a fine of £5 with £3/3/- costs on Charles W. Gresty. employed as a butcher's "orderman" by Silvester Bros., Redfern in the ...

    Article : 108 words
  30. WHEN JAP. MIDGET SUBS RAIDED SYDNEY

    CANBERRA.—When Japanese midget submarines raided Sydney harbour on May 31, 1942, they were first sighted and shadowed by a launch of the naval ...

    Article : 83 words
  31. Advertising

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    Advertising : 564 words
  32. STOCK SALES

    The associated agents report a moderate penning of 110 baconers, a light offering of 48 porkers and a heavier yarding of 179 store pigs at their ...

    Article : 95 words
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    A four-gun battery swung by U.S. soldiers eastward against the Nazis after capturing the artillery from German troops on the Maginot Line. They blasted the Nazis with their own shells made by Krupps. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 36 words
  34. STOCK FOR BURNIE SHOW

    The Burnie Show Society was advised by the Railway Department yesterday that arrangements had been made to Unload stock exhibits at the show ground ...

    Article : 56 words
  35. DEVONPORT TROTTING CLUB

    A decision to race on New Year's Day, provided the date is approved by the N.T.T.A.. was made at the annual meeting of the Devonport Trotting Club. Mr. ...

    Article : 46 words
  36. Leclerc's Real Name

    NEW YORK (A.A.P.).—The name of France's almost legendary leader. General Jacques Leclerc, has now been revealed. ...

    Article : 66 words
  37. JUBILEE COAL CO.

    At a meeting of shareholders of the Jubilee Coal Mining Co., N.L., at Launceston last night, the company was authorised to borrow a sum not ...

    Article : 57 words
  38. "THE EXAMINER" CABLE SERIVCE.

    Cables in "The Examiner" endorsed "The Examiner Special Service" are published by arrangement with the "Sydney Morning Herald." Cables endorsed ...

    Article : 46 words
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