Nazi Gangster Designs On Royalties
London correspondent for the New York Times reports King Haakon was captured by German legation members in Oslo but failed due to a naval attache's clumsiness. He notes German agents at The Hague plan internal risings and a simultaneous invasion to kidnap Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana to create panic and disrupt the Netherlands.
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London
New York Times
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Oslo
Hague
Netherlands
Wilhelmina
Juliana
Idle Gossip Warns It Helps The Enemy
Australian Minister for the Army Mr Street urged the public to avoid idle gossip that could disclose war information. He warned breaches of National Security Regulations would be prosecuted and stressed secrecy about troop and ship movements to prevent enemy access.
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Army
Mr. Street
Street
Australia
oTaehier
Burewl
Sandler
Far West Concert Raises Over Fifty Pounds Profit
A Far West concert last night at a venue in the district raised more than £50. The event drew attendees from local communities and was praised by organizers including Mr. Woolger, who said the show at the Home was wonderfully received and will benefit the Native Year program.
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Far West
Hants i
Woolger
Labour to Demand Minister's Resignation
Opposition Leader Curtin prepares to press for the resignation of Acting Information Minister Sir Henry Gullett in Parliament after a heated dispute over a shortwave broadcast to South Africa. Gullett apologised for a controversial phrase and reaffirmed criticism of Curtin's defence policy.
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Sir Henry Gullett
Mr. Curtin
Menzies
Labour Party
J. Henry
Curtin
Henry Gullett
Ait
Hiung
Siir Henry Guilett
Militia Pay Debate Shapes Public Service Policy
Sydney report says Premier Mr Mair opened the Public Service Association Conference and defended government pay differences between civil and military staff. He argued women in the country deserve priority in improving the financial gap for public servants and those at home.
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Sydney
Mr. Mair
Garden Fair in Canberra Raises Prizes for ACT Police Appeal
One of Canberra's most attractive art unions opens to aid the ACT Police Association appeal. Closes June 24 with draws on July 6 offering nearly £100 in prizes. Prizes include a mantel radio and an electric toaster among six items. Funds come from local businesshouses and clubs. The Fortune Tellers seat features Khana Khan and Rhoda Khan. Polynesian Club members assist the Pavilion Islands stall from Sydney. Produce Stall donates sheep and lambs, with diverse prizes for Tulips for Luck stall.
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A.C.T. Police Association
Weston
Ainille
Federal Meat Purveyors Ltd
Royal Canberra
Federal
Cusack's Ltd
Jo 1
Car Overturns Near Collector On Canberra Trip
A car carrying Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Metall from Sydney to Canberra overturned near Collector yesterday. Mr. OD. Yatta drove the vehicle which turned several times and rested on its wheels. Occupants were shaken but Mr. McCall escaped injury and missed a WASP session in Canberra.
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J. V. Metall
Canberra
Sydney
Collec
Yeater Aday
OD. Yatta
McCall
Death of a Painter Mrs Alec Tweedie 78
London reports the death of Mrs Alec Tweedie age 78. Her husband Mr Tweedie had recently presented the Australian and New Zealand Governments with a number of paintings created from scenes around the world.
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London
Alec Tweedie
Tweedie
New Zealand
Corser Elected Whip and Secretary for Country Party
At a Country Party meeting Mr B H Corser was unanimously chosen as Whip and Secretary succeeding H K Nock who moved to the Ministry. T Collins of New South Wales was named Chairman of Committees in the House of Representatives during Mr Prowse’s illness in Western Australia. Collings will serve as Deputy Speaker until Prowse returns.
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Country Party
B. H. Corser
Aml
H. K. Nock
T. Collins
N.S.W
House of Representatives
Prowse
W.A
Collings
Northern Suburbs
Orthbourne Oval
Unie
K. G. Harrison
Northern Enpiie
ALF
Harvla
Anzac Day Observance Scaled Back In Capital Cities
The Minister for the Army said there will be no march of ALF troops in capital cities on Anzac Day. Military authorities prioritized continuing troop training over the parade.
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ALF
Mr. Street
Dnilesirabe
Burning of Documents Denied by German Legation
The German Legation in The Hague denies reports that it has burned documents and that the Minister is proceeding to Germany. No further details are provided.
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Hague
Monty
German Logision
Germany
Argentine Floods Hit Buenos Aires City
River Plate floods devastate Buenos Aires with large areas submerged. At least twenty people dead and twenty thousand rendered homeless as emergency crews battle rising waters and collapse of infrastructure. Government declares state of emergency.
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Buenos Aires
Queen of Air Extends Lead in Fair Voting Race
In the Capitol and Civic Theatres weeklong voting, Wyn Gilmour’s Queen of the Air widened her margin over Queen of Commerce Misa Feyeg McLean to 6271 as about 70000 votes have been cast. The Country Women’s Association and St Pauls Women’s Guild oversee arrangements with rain insurance for Saturday’s events.
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Livtuiles
Country Women's Association
St. Pauls
Queen of the Air
Wyn Gilmour
Queen of Commerce
Misa Feyeg
McLean
Queen of Sport
Joan Balet
Sister
Queen Contest Results and Final Votes
When counting ceased last night the Queen of the Air Wyn Gilmour led with 24 012 votes. Other candidates included Miss Pegey McLean for Queen of Commerce and Miss Jon Bale for Queen of Apert. Chabon Tait led the Queen of Hospital with 17 741 votes.
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Queen of the Air
Wyn Gilmour
Queen of Commerce
Pegey McLean
Apert i
Jon Bale
AAS
Queen of Hospital
Aind Am da Uee Chabon "Tait
SRD
Canberra Event Schedule Highlights Benefit Activities
A series of events at Albert Hall Hotel Civic and Canberra venues organize fundraisers and dances for Queen of Sport and Queen of Commerce. Included are staff dances, fundraisers, a Queen Carnival, a garden party, ball at Hotel Canberra, and special musical presentations. More events note rallies, race meetings, and hospital ambulance fundraisers in May.
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Queen of Sport
J. B. Young Ltd
Civic
Queen of Commerce
Canberra
Canberra Operatic Society
Britons in Denmark amid invasion and deportation
London reports Bettish Legation members in Copenhagen say many Britons stay in Denmark including Father Martindale who went to Denmark on a lecture tour just before the invasion. Nazis refused legation requests to extract Father Martindale. He is believed to be at the Jesuit College.
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Bettish Legation
Copenhagen
Paris
Denmark
Father Martindale
Legation
Father Martinstale
Jesuit College
ACT Rugby Union outlines Canberra Cup season and fixtures
The Canberra Rugby Union committee plans an eighteen Saturday junior program and four representative matches. Details cover April to August fixtures including Royal Military College teams, University, Duntroon, and Eastern Suburbs. Club notes mention O Donnell’s grade change, Pert’s wedding, season tickets, and training plans at Northbourne Oval.
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Rugby Union
Victoria
Danbarr
Sydney
Canberra
Royal Military Colege No. 1
Eastern Suburbs
Northrn Suburbs
Royal Military Clege No
University
Duntroon Blatt
R.msc
Duntroon
N.S
W. O'Donnel
Randwick
New South Wales
O'Donnell
D. L. Pert
Helentrong
St. Andrew's Church
Spain concentrates on reconstruction under Franco
Madrid Tuesday reports a reflection by Manuel Lazar in Semara that peace is Franco’s sole aim. He writes that Spain focuses all efforts on rebuilding cities and villages across the country.
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Madrid
Manuel Lazar
Semara
Franco
Spain
Canberra Rugby Stir Over Unanimous Opposition to Canberra Newcastle Match
Canberra rugby officials clash with the national body over proposed Canberra versus Newcastle match plans. A telegram claimed the country carnival should feature the best end of the country stick, and Canberra officials pressed for a matchup either in Canberra or Newcastle, amid fears of disrupting existing competitions.
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Bydney
Rugby Union
Lie
Ir. J
Canberra
N.8.w. I.liguy Union
Pye
Oegimge
Oni
Cost of Living Up 0.4 Percent Across Australia
The national cost of living index rose 0.4 percent from February. Notable rises occurred in Brisbane 1.5 percent, Adelaide 0.7 percent, Sydney 0.3 percent, Perth 0.8 percent, and Melbourne 0.2 percent, while Hobart fell 0.1 percent. The five-state average increased 0.3 percent in New South Wales, 0.2 percent in Victoria, and 0.1 percent in Tasmania.
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Bristow
Adelaide
Sydney
Kerth
Elbourne
Hobart
New South Wales
Lorin
Tasmania
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