German pressure on Greece heightens fears of talks with Turkey
London doubts any German approach to Greece as Berlin escalates pressure through press and radio attacks. Turkey and Yugoslavia show hesitation while Greek resistance against Italy strengthens, with reports of Turkish divisions near European borders and unclear hopes for German Turkish understandings.
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Turkey
London
Greece
Germany
Athenia
Italy
Meersle
Yugoslavia
Melbourne pilot wins DFC for brave air assault over enemy bombers
Flight-Lieutenant John R. Perrin of Melbourne received the DFC for a bold Middle East action on February 19. He led a three-ship flight against Junkers and Messerschmitt attackers, called in by radio, shot down one Junkers and one Messerschmitt, remained in combat despite a fuel fire, and made a crash landing after being slightly wounded.
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Melbourne
John RB. Perrin
RAAF
Middle East
Perrin
bin Aight
Wood
Austen
Ksne Perrin
Brisbane to Build Wooden Ships in Queensland
The Brisbane Rover and other small wooden ships are under study by State Shipbuilding Committee chaired by J B Kemp. Premier Forgan Smith said Queensland will cooperate with Commonwealth and urged yard improvements. Property on the Brisbane River is leased to contractors building ships. a 30 foot hull could be produced and several hulls built at once. A wharf at Kasgeron Point is under construction to fit hulls with machinery, with at least one naval vessel completed locally and more hulls and a docking facility in progress.
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Brisbane
Brisbane Rover
Shipbe Ling
J BR Kemp
Forgan Smith
Seid Terday
Commonwealth
Queensand
Australia
Muazt
Briebene
Kasgeron Point
Brahane
Webb
Queensland
New South Wales
R. Larking
Sydney
Youth Bound Over After Richmond Ex capade
Clifford Miles aged 19 claimed a 1939 air force commission and saluted 200 trainees on a route march at a Richmond aerodrome. He appeared in Central Court under National Security provisions, bound over for two with a £100 bond, and ordered to stay away from all service areas pending appeal. Detective McDermott said Miles produced forged air records and leave passes and wore bandages to fool his family.
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Sydney
Clifford Miles
Air Force
Richmond Aerodrome
Caildren
Richmond
McDermott
Miles DP
Cairns Patriotic Fund Donations Report
The fat donations have been received for the Cairns Patriotic Fund with prior acknowledgments. The Greek Belief Fund shows donations totaling to date, including amounts from Mr. and Mrs. HL Littler and Mr. M Priestley, bringing the overall total to 338 pounds 6 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Patriotic
HL Littler
M Priestley
Maize prices spike at Roma Street auction in Brisbane
Prices for maize jumped with a high of 3/34 at Roma Street as sales reached 5/24 to 40 and several lots passed in to 5/4 and 5/2. pumpkins eased to 2/1 while southern consignments brought 9/7 to S/II and stock numbers remained tight amid steady demand. Cattle and sheep offerings showed scarcity of prime stock and firmer values, with prime wethers and ewes selling higher than the previous week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Roma Street
Brisbane Fat Stock Produce Association
Railway Earnings in Carne District February Report
February railway earnings in the Carne district show reduced traffic versus January and February last year, with passenger and goods revenue mixed. Eight month totals rise, due to better earnings despite fewer productive miles, while livestock, parcels, coal, and mineral movements reflect varied gains and declines across commodities.
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Rauiweayn
Heer
Bern
Mt. Mallgan
Chillagoe
Melanies
Elapas
Sager
Edmonton
Gordonvale Milla
Edmontag
Gaordonvale
Invasion of Britain raises alarm across fronts
Australian press reports intensified alert as Allied forces prepare defenses. Attache notes scarce resources and evolving plans amid uncertain timelines.
Requiem Mass Notice by Svendsen Pty Limited
At 12 o'clock today on Soussee Secova Martyn street Led street readers are invited to attend a Requiem Mass at St Monica's Church Lake Lake street at 6 30 pm. Svendsen Pty Limited Funeral and other notice details appear in the readable text.
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Foday Giniay
Soussee
Secova Martyn-street
Leed-street
St Monica's Church
Lake Lake-street
M. Svendsen Pty. Limited
In Memoriam Carrie Passed Away in 1940
In memory of dear wife Carrie who died in 1940. For ever with the Lord. Sadly missed by her husband and mother.
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Carrie
Thanks to Mareeba Hospital staff for late wife care
THANKS HARRY MESH expresses gratitude to Deeters O'Connor and Paine the Matron Sisters and Nursing Staff of Mareeba Hospital for care and attention to his late wife. Special thanks to Mesdames Dudley Sear and Junr for flowers and messages from friends. accept this as personal thanks.
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Harry Mesh Wishe
Deeters O'Connor
Paine
Sta
Mareeba Hospital
Mesdames Dudley, Sear
Junr
Bowers
Overseas and New Zealand Rights Reserved
Reuters reports that service rights and information access are constrained. The compilation of overseas material remains controlled, with Australia and New Zealand retaining reserved rights.
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Reuters Weria
Australia
New Zealand
Anglo Russian relations in a vague post Munich era
The piece analyzes Anglo-Russian ties amid fears of Nazi expansion and Soviet caution. It notes Britain’s pre Munich neglect of Moscow, Germany's growing reach, and Russia's strategy to avoid major war while preserving territorial gains. The shift in Soviet press signals changing attitudes toward democracy and war.
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Russia
Britain
Germany
Moscow
Poland
von Ribbentrop
Black Sea
Russian
Ukraine
Baltic
France
Europe
Hitler
Atlantic
Moscow’s stance in the war and Britain ties
The text argues Stalin seeks to keep Russia out of war while aligning with Democracies against Germany Italy and Japan. It notes Moscow’s interest in US Japan relations and how British opinion reflects a desire to win with less Bolshevik aid. Russia’s attitude toward Britain depends on Allied progress and Soviet strength remains uncertain.
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Britain
United States
China
Stalin
Russia
Germany
Italy
Japan
Moscow
Third Reich
Hitler
Cnn
Fractured Collarbone After Horse Fall
Bill Morrison aged 26, Albion cework employee, fell from his horse around 8 30 o clock and sustained a fractured left collarbone. He was attended by the ambulance and taken to the district hospital for treatment.
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Bill Morrison
The
Albion
Cework
Crochet Hook Injures Spence Street Resident
While cleaning a shelf on Spence street yesterday, Mrs Pitt caught a crochet hook in her right finger. The hook became embedded and she received first aid from the Ambulance service before being taken to the District Hospital for removal of the object.
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Spence-street
Cairns Court Remands Ed Pytes on Drunkenness Charge
Ed Pytes failed to appear in the Cairns Police Court yesterday to answer charges of being found drunk and using obscene language in a public place. On the bench Messrs. E. L. Moore and L. E. Skinner ordered bail of 5 pounds and 1 pound be estreated.
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Ed Pytes
Labor
Paul
Cairns
Messrs. E. L. Moore
L. E. Skinner
S.p
Weather Forecast for Queensland in 24 Hours
Weather bulletin from Brisbane reports unsettled conditions with variable rains and local thunder across divisions. Winds mainly northeast to north, with local strong gusts in the southwest quarter as southerlies move toward border districts. Cairns diary notes high of 89.8 and low of 75.8, barometer around 29.85 inches, rainfall totaling 197 points in the prior 24 hours.
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Queensland
Brisbane
Cairns Westher Deport
Cairns
Filling in Lily Creek in Cairns rail yards
The Railway Department will soon fill 1600 cubic yards to reclaim useless land in Cairns between Aplin and Spence streets, creating more yard space and future siding capacity. The Cairns Patriotic Fund reports two cases of comforts for AIF members in England were rushed to troops leaving for the Middle East. Buttons and badges for the Greek appeal fund will be sold in Cairns today and tomorrow, with help from more volunteers.
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Lily Creek
Cairns
Railway Department
Aplin
Spence Streets
Queensland
London
L. H Pike
Cairns Patriotic Fund
AIF
England
Middle East
Patriotic Fund Committee
Pike
Mussolini
Britain
New Hail Mester Shop to Ease Cairns Locomotive Repairs
The first stage in easing congestion at the Cairns railway workshops starts with a new 0 by 40 foot workshop adjoining existing sheds. It will speed repairs to the district’s rail motors with enhanced illumination via high windows and skylights. Two new sidings will serve the workshop, due ready by June. In another note, a magistrate’s court case records F T Rowe of Innisfail suing J G Kinsey for 8155 - plus 276 for costs - on a dishonoured cheque dated November 8 1240. judgment by default awarded to the plaintiff.
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Cairns
Burehill
F. T. Rowe
Innisfail
J. G. Kinsey
NGG Ltd
Narmi
Wan
W Guinea
Defendac
A. Beeker
Our
Weather Break After Rain Lifts Over Carns Areas
A break in rain allowed sun to brighten Carns yesterday afternoon though clouds over ranges hinted more rain to come. Morning rain persisted with heavy totals in Habinda and Deera for the 24 hours to 9 am. Cairns recorded 197 points in the game while southern ats. Georgetown 53. Tull Port
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Carns
Habinda
Deera
Alleged Intimidation at Premier's Meeting Questioned
At a Wilston Premier's meeting a man named Edward Stewart stated a detective sought names and addresses of attendees. The Labour Party and police officials denied any instruction to collect such details. The Premier and candidate responded that liquor law enforcement and hotel hours would be decided by party policy and conventions.
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Jack
Edward Stewart
Wilston
San Twards
Oitaien
League
Labour Party
Lea
Windsor
Southport
Evacuee children drown at Kirra Beach Queensland
Two Hong Kong evacuees, James Fergus four and Janet Florence Elliott six, drowned in a Kirra Beach lagoon. Four other children faced difficulties. by Monday evening authorities recovered all bodies and hospital medical staff declared the victims dead after two hours of resuscitation efforts.
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Brisbane
Hong Kong
Kirra Beach
Coolangatta
James Fergus
John Fergus
Royal Scots’ Ment
Kong Kong
Fergus
Janet Florence Elliott
M. Elliott
Elliott
Ipswich
Colin Lewis
Kirra
Salisbury
Jane Elliott
Artery
L. Forbes
Tweed Heads
T., May
String of Pearls Vanishes in Sydney Night Chaos
In Brisbane Maren, a 508 pearl necklace vanished after being worn by Mrs My Henry of Gladwood Gardens Double Bay. Don Sampler, then on duty in a city studio, allegedly saw a crowd tram and kick the pearls along the pave ment. He retrieved them believing they were not real. The necklace later surfaced with relatives rather than the owner, who was visiting kin.
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Brisbane
CIB
Cty
Sydney
Don Sampser
Doom
Henry
Gladawood Gardens
Double Bay
Joyous Welcome to US Fleet in Sydney
United States naval squadron arrives in Sydney amid cheers from about 750000 people. Marchers parade through Martin Place as warships berth at Woolloomooloo under heavy rain and strong crowds, with 700 police plus 400 reservists deployed for crowd control.
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Sydney
United States Naval Squadron
Special Reserve Force
Martin Place
Heads
Woolloomooloo
Tasman Sea
Welcome in Sydney as US Navy ships arrive in rain
The Chicago flagship led a flotilla of destroyers and escorts into Sydney Harbor amid rain and cheers. Rear Admiral Newton described the visit as a surprise and pledged kinship with Australia, while officials from both nations lauded common aims and friendship.
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Newton
Gard
Sydney
ALF in Malaya and the Sembilen Mystery
Fragmentary notes from a Malaya report mention Mr. J V and a vague reference to Cowpil and the Sembilen. Reads as an incomplete account with unclear context and characters.
Defence of democracy speech at Town Hall dinner
Rear Admiral Newton declared the United States ready to defend democracy and aid allied nations. He praised peace, self determination, religious freedom, free speech, and living standards while pledging material support and unity with other democracies.
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United States
Newton
Commonwealth
Tean
Brisbane Prepares for Welcome of American Sailors
Record crowds are expected as Brisbane readies a public holiday on Tuesday. A 600-strong sailor march from the Valley to Town Hall will highlight the program with troops and a Governor saluting at the Post Office base. A luncheon at City Hall follows. a dinner and further entertainments are planned the next day.
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Brisbane
Retailers’ Association
Australia
Leslie Wilson
Post Office
Trownomba
Gimpie
Warwick
Dalby
Marlborough
Navy ships visit Australia signifying friendly ties and interests
Washington reports Secretary Kn^og stating U S warships visit Australia to show friendship and stake in regional aspirations. Rep Izac and Sen Thomas frame the visits as increasing cooperation while ships are repainted from light to dark grey to align with Britain. Meanwhile Auckland crowds bid farewell as the squadron sails, gifts of lamb and apples presented.
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Washington
Secretary For the Navy
Knog
United States
Australia
Izac
Todor
Elbert Thomas
Tolga Man's Death in Brisbane Provokes Inquiry
Brisbane officials announce a death inquiry into Ace A at Brisbane Hospital on October. Chief Magistrate A. G. Conerve Commissioner tasked to determine if negligence or incompetence occurred in treatment, with Mr. Sears named to lead the investigation against any connected parties.
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Brisbane
Executive Council
Bag
A. G. Conerve
Ace
Brisbane Hospital
Sears
Eeserves
Australian Rumor Controversy Sparks Domestic Debate
A fragment reveals malicious rumours about Australians circulating, with questions raised about their truth and the impact on relations. Officials urge caution while commentators debate whether the claims have any basis and what consequences may follow.
Wage disputes and inflation fears in war economy
The discussion covers wage claims, inflation risks, and government controls amid wartime production in Queensland. Chief Justice Webb and others weigh taxes, profits, and the feasibility of increased wages while noting reductions in industrial expansion and potential impacts on munitions and exports.
Price of petrol rise in Canberra and Commonwealth
Government confirms a one penny per gallon increase in petrol price from tomorrow as part of a cartel scheme. Professor Copland notes the rise affects the landed cost and reseller price, with a larger cut in company margins. Since the war Australian petrol price has risen by half a penny per gallon, much from customs duty increases.
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Canberra
March
Commonwealth
Professor Copland
Petro Press
Australia
American planes deliver 2470 engines in February
Washington March 20 The chairman of the United States National Defence Committee announced that 2470 high powered aeroplane engines had been delivered by American manufacturers in February, an increase of 343 from the prior month. Of these, 2767 were allocated to the United States army and navy and Britain. He branded as Motul and 1.
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Washington
United States National Defence Committee
Mr. W. & Knudsen
United States Army
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Commonwealth Department of Information
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J. H. Newton
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Honolulu
Australasian
Roosevelt
Tam
Fadien
Hughes
Sneader
Foil
Albert M. Dowle
Chiraen
King
Cemeral
Carol Gowrie
T& Wsrine
Lord Wakeharet
MR. Fadden
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War Advisory Council
A. W. Fadden
Pacific
United States’ Navy
Common Ideals
Ameria
America
Alderman Crick
ALF
Malaya
Eegarded
Mr. J. V
Defence OF Democracy
Australian Asscriated Press
Auckland
Vmitore
New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board
Tolga Man
Australian Associated Press
Fr.c. Clark
A. Leggatt
Larking
Peer
Oer
Benjamin
Associated Bread Manufacturers of
Bakers and Pasty Cooks
Southern and
Mackay Diimons
Bakere and Pastry Cooke’ Carters
Southern
Central
C. Gray
Mt. Tom
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