In Memoriam and Thanks From Causeway Branch Family
In memoriam for IP daughter and sister who died on 17 April 1939. Memories cherishable beacon of love. Inclosed by loving parents and sister. Return thanks to Secretary and Comrades of the WASLLIAA Causeway Branch, the Military authorities, and friends for sympathy in the loss of son Arthur Meelay, Sand Battle-Joseph Keeley, Acton Cottages.
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Anera
Waslliaa
Causeway
Pympathy Bhowne
Arthur Meelay
Sand Batt
Joseph Keeley
Acton Cottages
Norway under Quisling plans and Allied response amid Oslo turmoil
Oslo reports say Herr Quisling announces a move to serve as Commissioner for De mobilization as M Christen sen leads the Oslo Municipal Council. German forces threaten Oslo and rail lines as Norwegians hinder roads with felled trees. A German dispatch claims 154 officers and 2,000 men forced surrender and a torpedo boat captured. Britain and Norway coordinate payments and support while Allied notes and prices align with Bank of England terms.
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Herr Quisling
Oslo
M. Christensen
Oslok Municipa Council
Bri Brater
Reich Optative
Norwegian Supreme Court
Hegre
Krisliansant
Weland Save
Miliaary
Bank of
Fngland
Norway
England
Britain
France
Nazis Gain Little Plunder of Denmark
British officials say German gains from Denmark are minimal with 2000 tons of petrol cited as a tiny wartime reserve. The analysis notes Denmark’s total fuel stock would barely meet German daily needs and suggests the claimed increase is not a significant strategic boon.
Weather report for Canberra Tuesday
Barometer readings at a.m. and p.m. show 20.08 and 29.98 inches. Temperatures recorded include 46 degrees in the evening and 62 degrees by afternoon. The 24 hour minimum and maximum are 37.5 and 90 degrees with a 4.8 degree swing. Winds NW at 9 a.m. and W at 5 p.m.
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Ganberra
Tweeday
S.p.m
Rajofall
Canberra Forecast: Showers Possible and Fine Elsewhere
Canberra weather outlook shows a tendency to a shower or two with generally fine conditions, passing clouds, and cold squally south west winds across the region.
Australia Faces Communist Challenge to Law and Order
A government statement condemns Communist influence in mining unions and warns of a plan to paralyze Australian transport and industry. It declares the strike leadership aims to undermine order, urging legal reform to uphold law and order and avert national disruption.
German Sea Losses Narrowed Naval Power At Start War
London naval circles estimate the surviving German fleet at the war’s outset includes one battle cruiser one pocket battleship one light cruiser eleven destroyers half the U-boats and limited remaining heavy ships. Several capital ships are reported sunk or damaged including the Scharnhorst Graf Spee and Admiral Scheer with the Deutschland’s status evolving amid renamings and conflicting reports.
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Scharnhorst
Graf Spee
Admiral Scheer
British Naval Losses After War Start
London reports British naval losses since the new war began total four destroyers, including the Ghurka sunk by bombing. The battleship Rodney was hit by bombs but sustained no substantial damage and stayed at her station.
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London
Ghurka
Rodney
Migration policy on Dutch and Swiss refugees in wartime Australia
The Minister for the Interior said Australia would admit Dutch and Swiss migrants while German and Austrian nationals were barred during the war. Allies’ refugees could be considered, with permits limited to non-enemy relatives. migration added 10 811 to the population in the year ending Feb 29, including 5 674 Germans Austrians and others.
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Australia
Great Britain
Commonweath
Foll
G Kt
Menzies Confirms Coalfield Mediation Visit Plan
Prime Minister Menzies announced plans to visit the coalfields to present the Government and Australian public stance on the strike. He aims to address miners end of the week with a broadcasted speech, stating the war effort and defence require serious consideration.
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Commonwealth Government
Mr. Menzies
Australia
Menzies
Miners vow to hold line as union levy planned
The Combined Mining Unions secretary Mr W Orr announced at the ACTU congress that the miners will continue the fight until coal stocks run out and every industry is tied up. Congress backed a weekly levy of 1 shilling from all unions to support a 40 hour week and higher wages while the government delays action.
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Coa
W. Orr
A.C.T.U
Commonwealth
Mr. Orr
Congress
Orr
Labour Council Backs Coal Miners and Pension Demands
The Canberrados and Labour Council pledged full support to coal miners in their fight for industrial justice and urged unions to issue subscription lists. They will donate £5 5s and appoint delegates to seek reinstatement for those dismissed at age 65. The group pressed for higher Old Age Pension and improved holiday and leave provisions, plus tighter holiday pay rules. They welcomed Hospital Board sympathy to Sunday visiting hours and noted free immunisation services under the Medical Superintendent.
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Canberrados and Labour Council
Industrial Board
Ecounci
British Forces Gain Norway Landing Early In World War II
The text notes a rapid British landing in Norway within days of the German invasion, aided by naval supremacy. It cites estimates of German troops in Norway and argues Allied sea and air actions reduced German transports and ships. It frames the landing as delaying German advantage and predicting a tough campaign ahead.
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Norway
North Sea
Britain
Alles
Germany
Germany Varies War Spread Through Scandinavia Threats
The article notes Germany’s expansion into Scandinavia in the war’s first month, describing neutral states as barriers and suppliers enabling indirect imports to bypass Allied blockades. It outlines routes via Russia to Narvik Archangel and the White Sea Canal, plus the hardships of a land invasion through Norway with severe cold and rugged terrain.
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Scandinavia
Germany
Norway
Russia
Leningrad
Archangel
Narvik
Leningrad-Murmansk
Alexandrovesk
Kola Peniheula
Alexandrovsk
White Sea-Bath Canal
Neutral wall broken as Germany invades Norway and Denmark
The article argues Germany’s invasion of Norway and Denmark blocks key neutral trade routes, tightening Britain’s blockade but draining German petrol and oil. It notes potential northern attacks and the risky exposure of Germany’s eastern flank, with long term impact on iron ore from Scandinavia.
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Norway
Denmark
Germany
Britain
Norwegian
Soviet Attitude on German Ships and Rail Link
The Soviet refusal to allow fugitive German ships to shelter in north Russian ports and the German denial of seeking transport permission on the Leningrad Murmansk railway fuel speculation about a possible German action.
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North Russian
Leningrad-Murmansk
Munitions Orders Strike Canada Ahead of War
Ottawa reports Britain will place a 25 million dollar munitions contract in Canada soon while France plans large contracts as war supplies expand.
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Ottawa
Britain
Canada
France
Disruption at New South Wales Labour Party Investigation
A parliamentary inquiry recommends disciplinary action against two current MPs and four former members for alleged disruption within the Australian Labour Party. The report, prepared by a committee, proposes submission to the New South Wales executive at a special meeting.
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Bydney
Towaday
N.8
W. Bringh
Australian Labour Party
New South Wales
Merrow
Jan We
Action Against Breakaway Labor Attempt
In a report from the state elections scene the ALP executive endorses voting affiliations to deter a breakaway Labour Party. Lang supporters are expected to face difficulties in securing backing with Mrs Quirk Arg McGirr Tonge Stanley and Matthews named among those supportive while several others remain doubtful.
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Sydney
ALP
Tf Lang
Lang
Barge Ablaze at Liner's Side in Circular Quay Sydney
A fire aboard a barge lying alongside a large liner in Circular Quay Sydney this afternoon destroyed a large quantity of timber and cork boxes. There was no danger to the ship and the flames were quickly controlled. Sabotage is not suspected. it is believed a cigarette was dropped by accident.
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Sydney
Circular Quay
New Air Training Schools Open Across Australia
Australia announces a network of new air training establishments under the Empire Air Scheme. Sites include Somers Victoria Bradfield Park Sydney Cootamundra Ballarat Narromine Geelong and a planned No 2 Aircraft Park in New South Wales The program opens April 29 with 31 staff and 66 trainees expanding to about 425 after three to four months. The course lasts 12 weeks covering navigation reconnaissance and wireless before pilots observers and wireless gunners proceed to further training.
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Somers
Victoria
Bradfield Park
Sydney
Air Observers
Cootamundra
N.8.w
Wireless Air Gunners
Ballarat
Narromine
N.B.W
Air Observers’ School
Fairbairn
Oper Ma
N.E.W
Bomera
Vict
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