Cabbage Moth Threat Seen in Canberra Gardens
A small white butterfly from Victoria, the Cabbage Moth, has appeared in Canberra gardens and may damage cabbage crops. The Council on Scientific and Industrial Research runs a campaign against the pest, offering a bonus for destruction and recommending derris dust or lead arsenate spray on young plants.
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Canberra
Victoria
Councl
Scientific and Industrial Rsearch
Division of Entomology
Nicholaon
War Memorial Preparation Nearing Completion
Workmen use tractors and scoops to level the ground at the memorial site. Crews plan planting and finish before a formal unveiling ceremony.
Visit to Australia on three weeks
BATAVIA reports a three week visit to Australia with a special airliner planned for departure and arrival details. The journey aims to establish air links and promote connections between Batavia and Australian cities.
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Batavia
Australis
Rev Father Barry and Moors to Attend School Event
At St Christopher's School a gathering at 8 o clock will honor Rev Father E Barry. Rev Father J Moors will be welcomed during the evening with a short musical programme and brief remarks. The event marks years of service and upcoming departure for Bega.
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Father E. Barry
St. Christopher'a School
Bega
J. Moors
Recruiting Drive Expands Army Office Hours
The recruiting office extends hours to receive recruits from 10 am to 4 pm daily. Officer Mr Vida leads the drive while Mr Spender oversees field operations and volunteers increase in effort.
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Army
Spender
Vida
Weather report from Canberra shows 24 hour temp trend
Reading unclear but indicates a 24 hour temperature pattern with values around 67 to 88 degrees and light wind, noting times and conditions may be incomplete due to OCR errors.
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Canberra
Masta
Bae
Battle for Civilisation Echoes Across World War II
A historic wartime analysis argues the war has moved beyond individual battles to a global struggle for civilisation. It outlines the Battle for Britain France and Africa, then focuses on the Atlantic and the need to keep seaways open, defend food and military supplies, and curb enemy tonnage as Britain awaits U.S. power.
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France
Britain
Atlantic
Africa
Greece
Balkans
Axis
Libya
East Africa
Abyssinia
United States
Abbco Bread case heard at Royal Commission
Evidence before the Royal Commission into Abbco bread efforts shows flour tests in 1940 indicating low gluten and weak gluten quality. Abbey factory foreman reports sticky dough and weight variation, while an inspector observes missing weighings and discrepancies in loaf weights during June visits.
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Sydney
Royal Commission
Abbco
Wilhelm Muller
2 Yeast Company
Abbco Co
George Upwood
Abbey
Raith
Herbert Allen
Walgroves
Ingleburn Cany
Minister appeals to government on liquor laws
The Assiatam Minister for Commerce Mr Anthony appealed to the Government to reconsider liquor laws. The report cites allowances for wine sales with meals, with interest free loans totaling £5,903,472, loans of £5,307,000 and gifts of £685,772.
UAP Appeals to Electors in New South Wales Election
The UAP leader Mr Bruxner appeals NSW electors to back the government in the forthcoming elections. He urges voters to keep the affairs of New South Wales in experienced hands during the crisis and to restore credit and efficiency. Labour leader Mr McKell and Hughes Evans group leader will deliver policy speeches on Monday with McKell speaking in Queanbeyan next week.
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Sydney
New South Wales
U.A.P
Bruxzner
Official Labour Party
Mr. McKell
Hughes-Evans Group
McKell
Queanbeyan
No Cause for Optimism in Melbourne Speech
Acting Prime Minister Fadden urged Australians at the Liberal Country Party Conference not to give way to pessimism despite reversals. He praised General Wavell and his forces for their steadfastness and predicted eventual victory if that resolve continued. He cited Greece as a more encouraging sign.
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Melbourne
Mr. Fadden
Liberal-Country Party
Wavell
Fadden
Greece
Trade Treaty With Russia Expected Soon
Tokyo officials predict completion of a Soviet Union Japan trade treaty within a few days. A spokesman for the Information Bureau stated the agreement is imminent and expected to be finalized shortly.
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Tokyo
The
Information Bureau
Japan
Russia
Menzies Extended Stay in London for Fortnight
Acting Prime Minister Mr. Fadden announced yesterday the Prime Minister Mr. Menzies would stay in London for at least another fortnight due to the serious war situation. British Prime Minister Mr. Churchill praised Menzies for his work in London.
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Mr. Fadden
Mr. Menzies
London
Mr. Churchill
Empire
Menzies
War talk and political cables amid Australian parliament
The article reports on cables from Mr. Fadden and statements to Mr. Curtin and Cabinet ministers. It notes confidence in the war outcome, reports German prisoner conditions, and discusses Mr. Menzies possibly delaying Australia visit details. Parliament resumes May 28, with plans to recall if war conditions worsen.
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Mr. Fadden
The
Lion
Mr. Curtin
Fadden
Chu
Hitler
Notion
bin Pinot
Phatt
Canada
United Ministers
Menzies
Australia
Jon
London Surename Mensles Praised In War Effort
The Times endorses Mr Mensles for prolonging his stay at a critical war stage. It notes his leadership as both Australian prime minister and a symbol of strong material effort in deliberations with the British. The piece highlights confidence in his contributions since joining talks.
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London
Reinforcements for Australian Forces in the Middle East
The Chief of the Defence Staff Lieutenant General Sturdee stated Australia must maintain its divisions in the Middle East. He announced that reinforcements enlisted as volunteers would be sent overseas at an early date, stressing the need to sustain operational strength.
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Melbourne
Sturdes
Australia
Middle East
Fighting at Sollum and Tobruk defense bolstered
British reports describe ongoing fighting in Africa with troops defending Tobruk while naval units support the effort. Italian and German aerial forces failed to return, and official dispatches from Cairo state cautious, guarded action continues to shape the front.
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London
Pritiah Naval
Tobruk
Gairo
German Tactics Told To Weaken Greek Army in Southern Theatre
A note describes German efforts to sap Yugoslav resistance and portray a crushed opposition. It discusses mountainous fighting in the south and a push along the Greek coast and other points to mislead the world about Greek resistance. The report notes blunted morale and strategic aims to dominate the region.
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Blavia
Soviet Japanese Pact Ambiguity Dampens Regional Tensions
Unclear text fragments discuss Soviet Japanese relations and potential shifts in Asia, hinting at broader regional implications. The garbled source mentions Serene, China, and economic factors but provides no clear events, dates, or outcomes to confirm.
NSW Premier backs immediate talks on National Government
State government leader Mr Mair says he is prepared to confer with Mr McKell to form a National Government for war needs. Mr McKell rejects the proposal, accusing the Premier of seeking party advantage and arguing autonomy remains essential for the war effort.
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Labour
Mair
McKell
New South Wales
Morfell
Cyclist Injured After Night Collision near Parliament
Miss Kathryn Herlihy, 22, a Department of the Interior typist, was struck by a motor car driven by Frankie of the Patent Office near the corner of Anslis Avenue and London Circuit. She suffered a compound fracture and shock, was taken to hospital by ambulance, and remains in serious condition.
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Kathryn Herlihy
Department of the Interior
Frankie
Alnslis Avenue
London
Mies Herlihy
Gorman House
Department of @e Interior
Canberra Hospital
Raid on Belgrade Kills Thousands in Luftwaffe Push
British United Press reports German bombers killed about 2000 people in Belgrade during raids. The article notes extensive destruction with a large portion of the city damaged as British and Greek forces maneuver in a tense, unclear scene from the theater.
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United Press
Yugo Slavia
Belgrade
Mt. Olympus
Korea
Slavs Recapture Skoplje After Counter Attack
General Medic led a force toward Skoplje where a column of 400 tanks and 1000 lorries advanced to a canyon. The counter attack pushed the enemy back, restoring control of the city.
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Medic
U S To Convoy War Supplies For Britain
President Roosevelt stated the United States would protect its merchant ships beyond the combat zone, reinforcing Federal obligations to shield American shipping. He avoided committing to armed convoys while noting no discussion on arming merchants. A German raider incident also reported near Lisbon with the ship Excambion observed by a Portuguese freighter.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Tobey
Senate Today
Mr. Hull
Red Sen
Voeso
Excambion
Kahne
War Day by Day Reports From Greece Signal Uncertain Front
The Athens war day updates show scanty fighting news and cautious communiques. Experts fear a grave view of the Greek front as reports hint at possible German operations and contested Allied withdrawals amid unclear battlefield progress.
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Greece
Athens
Althou
Papen and Turkey Diplomacy in Neutral Europe
Fragmentary text describes von Papen seeking to lull Turkey into security while signaling a shift away from Germany. It notes no real Turkish defense gains and suggests Turkish officials could be persuaded to break with Germany as Hitler rises. References to appeasement and political shifts imply broader European leverage.
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Seearmak Puubosader
Ankara
Herr von Papen
Turkey
Germany
Nasi Exim
von Papen
Hitler
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Skoplje
U.S
Congress Oftera
Nevile Butler
Jersey City
Kuhne
Lisbon
Pinus Mountain
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Martinique
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