Menace of U Boats Warns of New German Sub Offensive
An Australian naval officer notes Britain’s spring mobilization against Hitler’s growing U boat threat. He cites German boasts of large submarine fleets and the expected “unknown” impact, while Britain readies to curb a repeat of 1917’s deadly campaigns with strong convoy systems and maritime measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weamen
Hitler
Thresta
Britain
Nave
Melbourne Herald
Munich
Heer
Germany and Britain on the U boat threat in war
The piece compares Germany’s limited outlets and the growing British anti submarine capabilities. It notes Germany’s U boat fleet size and readiness, Britain’s air and surface defenses, and the expected intensification of wolf pack warfare in spring. It assesses crew losses, submarine reliability, and British resolve through merchant ship service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Britain
Compor Montem
Lensen
Mercaatile . Marine
Zeebrigge
Ostend
Atlantic
English Channel
North Sea
Dover
United States
Merous
Orkney Islands
Athena
British Isles
Comroy
Denmark
Norway
Holland
Belgium
France
Narvik
Spain
Baltic
Italy
Mediterranean
Black Sen Norte
RAAF
Unite States
Australis
Canada
Berra
Bretain
Matchiesa Downtjems
Atherton News Briefs and Court Action Report
Local Atherton items note cattle shipments from Mareeba to Nogatunga then to Yaraka and on hoof to Adelaide with a strong season. Gary Wilkinson joins RAAF ground staff. diversions and leave for several residents. Kinzbrunner pleads guilty to stealing bricks from Barron Valley Hotel with £10 fine. case outlines daylight theft and lack of malice. St Patrick's night dance at Roxy Theatre draws 300 attendees with Ambassadors band. farewell gathering for Mrs G Hides at Grand Hotel features music and gifts.
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Jones
Atherton
H.C Kinzbrunner
Barron Valley
Messrs
CM. Goy
Gea Crothers
J'S.p
CA Neves
Gordon
Robert John Collie
Kinzbrunner
Goy
Ther
Callie
HF Gallagher
Defendant
Kinghameer
Einzbrumner
Roxy Theatre
Ambssadors
H Burke
Daphne Tilse
J Waldley
Irvine J
Gordonvale
Grand Hotel
C. L. Paine
G. P Hides
Cairns
A. Hides
Weal
Essie Neal
F C William
Paine
Mrs. Hides
Elides
Hides
Pridge
Mre P Bliss
Mee
J Alesander
Mrsea Isenier
Hospital Board Faces Criticism Over Press Reports
At Innisfail Hospital the board confronted a hostile press screed alleging staff discontent with meal hours and misrepresentation by headlines. Chairman and members defended harmony between staff and board, noting costly decisions differ but no underhand action. A motion disapproving of certain press reports was carried.
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J. M. Smith
Mr. Churchill
Hawthorne
J. Steele
Mr Hawthorne
Mr. Steele
Steele
Queensland
Innisfal
Innisfail
J. S. Steele
G. Barry
Gueensland
Butter grading report lists factory outputs and quality
The report details butter production and grading by factory. Key figures include Millax Millan 998 702 lb produced with 986 392 paid, 9 87143 lb choice, 11 248 second grade. Evelyn 532 811 lb made with 531 637 lb paid, 59 174 lb choice, 2 074 second grade. Silkwood 69 708 lb made, 71 024 paid, 65 052 lb first grade. other plants show varying totals and grade shares.
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Millax Millan
Millaa Millas
Bundaberg
ST Eae Ter
Dainteee
Evelyn
Silkwood
Daintree notes on damaged lines and council road inspection
The Daintree column reports continued telephone outages blamed on a downed tree line and urges a proper post line. It notes Joe Hendle’s hospital recovery, a Peninsula business trip by RA Porter, and A R Turner’s return to Cairns for further work. The council chairman Rex and works overseer Smith inspected rain damage on Upper Stewart's Creek dirt road, noting a concrete culvert replacement, eroded fill, and dangerous eroded sections.
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Joe Hendle
RA Porter
Peninula
Celrns
Daintree
A RR Turner
Cairns
Business Council
Rex
Smith
Deintree
Stewart's Creek
Crystalbrook
Tully Valedictory for Bank Manager Podger
A farewell held March 17 in Tully to Mr AR L Podger, manager of the National Bank of Australasia, with Toasts from Dr FP White and others. Speakers praised his nine years in Tully, his community work, and his good banking service while welcoming Mr AM Mizen, the new manager, to town.
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Tully
Ecitizens
Tully and
National Bank of Australasia
AR L Podger
Cardwell Shire
FP White
White
Padger
Gympie
Tully Golf Club
Poedger
Pennisi
Podger
M L Unwin
W Moran
Tully Mill Directorate
Dr. White
Cardwell
Arish
Podeer
Podwer
District
L. Bell
A Mizen
Bank of Australasia
Mizen
Malta Leaders Rally for Victory United by God's Help
Lieut General Dobbie, acting as Governor of Malta, asserts with confidence that Malta will not weaken and that all contributions will aid a victory seen as certain. The message emphasizes unity and resolve under religious faith guiding wartime effort.
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Malta
Dobbie
Adim
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