Allied Supreme War Council Meeting Reports Unity and Resolve
London reports Norway, Poland and Britain represented at the Supreme War Council in Paris. Officials from France Britain Poland and Norway discussed political and military issues and pledged continued cooperation to meet Allied obligations and defend common interests. Poland praised its resources and determined ongoing resistance under leadership, while Norway thanked Allied aid amid invasion threats.
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British Nomcial Wireless
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Norway
Weil
Paris
Poland
Sikord M. Zaleski
Britain
Chamberlain
Lord Halifax
Winaston Chusaki
Samuel Hoare
Frangenby M. Reynaud
M. Daladier
M. Pinchi
M. Laurentegnac
Militants Face Setback After Sydney Meeting
Wharf labourers in Sydney decided to obey the award and seek a conference with shipowners over a smoke period during cargo loading. Some members have been fined for illegal smoke periods, and observers say the decision is a setback to Commun feta and other militant factions within the union.
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Sydney
Lee Tian
Deday
Communfeta
Norwegian Ships Cleared for Estance by London Order
Norwegian ships in Hong Kong cleared on Tuesday under London orders after 32 vessels were granted estance as they were forbidden to sail to Netherlands ports.
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Hong Kong
London
Netherlands
Tons of Money opens next Thursday with high standard
Rehearsals for the presentation of Tons of Money have reached a satisfactory stage and patrons are assured of an evening of high entertainment. The Governor General and the Lady Gowrie plan to attend the opening night on May 2. A mannequin parade between acts by E. R. Snow Ltd. at Civic Centre will feature fur and evening frocks.
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E. R. Snow Ltd
Civic Centre
Lady Gowrie Attends Goulburn Concert Evening
Her Excellency The Lady Gowrie with the House Party and Miss Ivie Price attended an 8 concert by the Goulburn Liedertafel Musical Society at Goulburn in support of The Lady Gowrie Red Cross Appeal. The Interior Minister Senator H.8. will test Canberra for Brisbane and Senator Foll will speak at the Anzac Day luncheon and represent the Commonwealth at the Saluting Base City Hall Brisbane for the March Punt and the Amse Memorial event.
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Ivie Price
Goulburn
Fbil
Canberra
Brisbane
Foll
Commercial Travellers' Club
Commonwealth
City Hall
Amsse
Eye clinic schedule across Canberra Queanbeyan and Sydney
Roberts' Pharmacy in Canberra hosts a vision morning on Thursday 2 May from 9 am to 3 pm. Walkh's Hotel at Queanbeyan runs Friday 31 May from 9 am to 3.30 pm. Cloudy mild with northerly winds and possible scattered showers later with thunder.
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Canberra
Roberts’ Pharmacy
Queanbeyan
Walkh's
Pitt ST
Sydney
Anzac Day 1940 Speech Urges Resolve In War
A wartime Anzac Day address reflects on twenty one years since the original sacrifice and calls Australians to renew resolve against Nazi tyranny. It emphasizes defending freedom, opposing a brutal foe, and maintaining the duty to strive for victory to protect civilization.
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Australia
Anzac
Europe
Poland
Finland
Denmark
Norway
Renewed Threats on Low Countries Across Frontiers
AP reports large scale military preparations progressing at Memel in East Prussia and along the Luxemburg frontier. Reich troops and munitions arrive at Baltic ports while thirteen German bridges rise over the Moselle. Luxemburg residents build tank traps as Nazi forces mass. Belgian guards raid German homes. two Germans escape from a French camp. Swiss police arrest two Germans plotting frontier fortifications.
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London
Associated Press
Memel
East Prussia
Luxemburg
Reich
Baltic Porta
Germany
Moselle
Quievraine
Paris
Berlin
Mons
Neufchateau
Tave
Weather Report Canberra Wednesday
Barometer 9 am 30.22 inches rising to 3 pm 30.07 inches. Temperature 9 am 66 degrees, 3 pm 66. Maximum 24 hours to 9 am T1 degrees. Maximum to 3 pm 60.2. Minimum screen 48, grass 37.3. Wind 3 pm west. Maximum wind at Canberra aerodrome ended 2.30 pm.
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Canberra
Iz Bej
RAF Attacks Nazi Air Bases in Norway Invasion War
An Air Ministry communiqué reports the RAF conducted nocturnal offensive raids on Norwegian invasion routes. Westerland airfield on Sylt faced heavy bombing with fires and damage to hangars and runways while enemy patrol craft north of Sylt faced attack and AA fire. Additional raids targeted Aalborg Kristiania Oslo and Stavanger with reconnaissance over Trondheim Fjord.
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Wed
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R.A.F
Vasion
Norway
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Aalborg
Kristiangand
Oslo
Stavanger
Trondheim Fjord
Anzac Day Observances Across the Commonwealth
The nation marks Anzac Day with wartime unity as Australia, the Empire, and Allies honor democracy. Official ceremonies begin at Parliament House at 10.45 with wreaths by the Prime Minister at 10.50 and the Governor General at 10:55, followed by a minute of silence and the National Anthem. The ACT Branch RSA hosts a public service at Albert Hall at 11.30 with Lt Col Hodgson delivering the address.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Parliament House
Lady Gowrie
ACT
R.S.A
Albert Hall
W. H. Hodgson
Canberra University College address on freedom and war effort
Leaders, including Sir John Latham and Sir Robert Garran, address the Canberra University College audience on Australia's war mobilization, imperial ties, and the need for expanded teaching facilities. The interior ministry approves conversion of Hotel Acton space for college use as accommodation and lecture rooms, while student progress and awards are noted.
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Canberra
John Latham
High Court
University of Melbourne
Menzies
Whiskard
Burchell
Australia
Europe
Melbourne
Robert Garran
Acton
Anzac Day Message From King and Governor General
The King sends a message noting the Queen and 7 join Australians in observing Anzac Day and honoring those who answered the call to defend justice and freedom. The Governor General replies on behalf of Australia expressing thanks for the royal association in the commemoration.
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Australia
National Tragedy Debate on Communists Sabotage
Attorney General Hugh? criticises Camm stance as failing to face Communists threat. Sir Earle Page urges outlawing the Communist Party and its auxiliaries, deregistering unions under Red control, and banning individuals involved in party policy from union roles. Address links to the Broken Hill rail strike and wartime production.
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Communist Party
Auxitarien Iilegal
Earle
A.R.U
Broken Hill
Australia
Silent Anzac Tribute Marks Sacred Australian Morning
Occasion on this sacred morning in Australian history salutes the Anzac heroes. The piece emphasizes national memory and honors those who served, reflecting solemn remembrance and collective gratitude.
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Australia
Anzac Day Reflection From Prime Minister in 1840 Note
The Prime Minister recalls Anzac Day with a poignant reference to 1914 18 and Gallipoli 25 years earlier. He urges unity and resolve to complete the war work begun at Gallipoli and honour those who served and died.
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Gallipoli
Queanbeyan Observance Parade Arranged by Legacy Club
The Legacy Club has organized Queanbeyan observance events with gathering at the School of Arts at 2 o clock. The parade order includes the Municipal Band, Returned Soldiers, Royal Australian Navy, Australian Light Horse dismounted B Company, 3rd Infantry Battalion, RAAF, Boy Scouts, Junior Red Cross, led by Major C R Lucas and adjutant Corporal J O Rourke, with Lt W Guard commanding the Returned Soldiers. After a halt at the Boer War Memorial the march continues to the Great War Memorial where Col Bal will address the assembly.
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Queanbeyan
Legacy Club
School of Arts
2 O'Cock
Royal Australian Navy
Australian Light Horse
3Rd Infantry Battalion
R.A.A.F
Boy Scouts
Red Cross
C. R. Lucas
J. O'Rourke
Hitler’s Radio Ban Defied by Overseas Service Reforms
The BBC reorganizes overseas Empire services from May 1 with Stephen Talents directing all activities. News services stay active while Empire programmes improve. The Australian Associated Press notes rising listeners and believes German broadcasts retain a large audience despite the ban.
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London
B.B.C
Stephen Talents
Australian Associated Press
Germany Seeks Italy Ties and Balkan Pressure
Wartime analysis notes Germany aims to pull Italy into its sphere to shield the eastern front and pressure the Balkans while Turkey’s stance could shift if attacked. Allies forecast British French naval superiority with new battleships and growing cruiser and destroyer forces, as Italy mobilises civilians and reorganises artillery and armament supplies.
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Italy
Prussia
Balkans
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Turkey
Russia
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