Battle of Narvik Told: Epic Naval Action by H.M.S. Hardy
War time report describes H.M.S. Hardy commanded by Captain Warburton Lee leading destroyer flotillas from West Fiord into Osten Fjord. Misty dawn, 4:90 am entry into Narvik Fjord, torpedo attacks, explosive hits, and bombardments by German batteries as British destroyers press the assault and withdraw after claiming damage to enemy ships.
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Markan Opens Canberra Season With Icelandic and Italian Gems
Maria Markan, celebrated Icelandic soprano, opened her Australian season at Albert Hall with a program spanning Liszt and Cornelius to Icelandic songs. Kenneth Neate and Carl Bartling supported, delivering a memorable Miserere duet with Markan.
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Franz
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Karl
Runolfsson
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Mae Thie
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Sydney
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Australia
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Hardy leads doomed engagement amid heavy shipfire
The escort HMS Hardy fights off German destroyers near Romm bak Flora. Captain Warburton Lee mortally wounded as the ship’s bridge is destroyed. Lieut Stanning saves the helm and later commands the ship amid near-standstill fire, ram maneuvers, and grounding.
Hardy and crew endure Arctic Narvik battle aftermath
The German fleet loses supply ships and three destroyers at Narvik as HMS Hardy and survivors recount a brutal retreat. A Norwegian woman and daughter aid wounded. a seaman loses a hand and freezes in snow while rescued by Ballangen ambulance crews and British sailors. Hardy later refloated in Loshgen yards.
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German Mischief in the Balkans
London dispatch reports Germany focusing on the Balkans with strategic moves mirroring prior Balkan actions. Belgrade notes five fire ammunition cases found at the Belgrade Fair pavilion as German agents pursue boats and follow King Peter. German forces bolster presence near Klagenfurt while Croats’ freedom struggle shows progress. Spies disrupt army, and trade envoy Clodius negotiates oil and wheat exchanges with Italy. Germany plans export price hikes and dispatches a foreign trade chief on a mission. Istanbul says Turkey submits to Parliament a martial law bill.
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Eggs cheaper and rents rule changes in Sydney news brief
The Eye Marketing Board halves egg price by twopence per dozen to 1/5 for medium eggs. Steps are taken to amend the National Security Fair Rents Regulation to allow rent reductions without costly formalities. The Commonwealth orders 300000 pairs of boots at 14/- each, cheaper than prior tender prices. Talks with South Australia seek water for Whyalla to support a planned tinplate industry. An unemployment insurance scheme is anticipated this session.
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Eye Marketing Board Today
National Security Fair
Anzac Day 1940 Public Notices and Parade Details
Public notices outline Anzac Day events with parade assembly at 1015 a.m. near No 2 Secretariat West Block and a commemorative service at Albert Hall at 1130 a.m. Lt Col Hodgson to speak. Duntroon invitation extended. Curtailed timetable on April 23 with timetable updates at Bun Stops. May 2 mannequin parade advertised at Albert Hall.
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Royal Military College
Canberra
Old Bun
S7t
J. A, Carrodus
Albert Hall
Results of raffles in Canberra Queen of Commerce event
Raffle results list prizes won at Hotel Civic and Canberra events. Winners include Miss Craveh Mrs Curnall and Miss Spratt with various items such as tailored trousers, groceries, an air trip, cake, lingerie and more. Additional notes mention horticultural society raffles and a high school ex-students basketball club meeting.
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Canberra
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City
Porm
Waye
Gremory
Buree St
Reid
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Captain's
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Ex-Studenta
Kutrajong
Canberra Dances and Auctions Featured in Local Events
Forrest Tennis Club hosts a Kingston dance supper on April 27 with entry fees for members and non members and close date May 4. Canberra Community Hospital Auxiliary lists dances and balls through May to August with varied venues and inquiries via WCA. A Ford model A offered for sale at 220 Monaro and Queanbeyan, and a diamond brooch reward advertised for return to Government House or Hotel Canberra during the fair.
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Canberra
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Albert Hall
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Minister says Daily News under direct Communist control
In the House of Representatives Sir Henry Gullett asserts the Daily News in New South Wales is under direct Communist control. Labor members challenge the claim and Ward withdraws an apology after the Speaker’s direction. Curtin and Ward dispute the assertion, defending the newspaper’s independence.
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Miners’ Federation
Canberra University College to Hold Annual Commencement
The Canberra University College ceremony occurs at Albert Hall tonight at 6 15. Fifteen matriculants and nine graduates will receive council congratulations. Sir John Latham will deliver the address. The Robin Tillyard Memorial prize goes to W R Carney and the Robert Ewing Prize to J N Burns with Robert Ewing presenting in Sydney. Attendees should be seated by 8 15 for the procession.
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W. R. Carney
Robert Ewing
J. N. Burns
The Radio That Hitler Fears Broadcast Feature
Wide interest rises for the radio presentation The Radio That Hitler Fears detailing the Liberty Station secret in Germany Hitler cannot locate The program comes from 2CA every Sunday at 9 p.m. Ford Pills laxative remedy advertises in unbreakable tubes 2d and 1d at chemists and stores.
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Ford
2CA
Ford Pills
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