AWU Moves to Bar Communists in Australia Union
Attorney General Hughes to present a Cabinet request to amend the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act to allow the AWU to reject nominees for office who are Communist Party members or sympathisers. A deputation from the AWU met in Canberra to push the change, citing actions in Kalgoorlie as demonstrating how members with subversive leanings can gain influence within the union.
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Sydnex
Mr. Hughes
Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act
A.W.U
Commonwealth
Rr. Groyndler
M.L.C
J. J. Quinsbury
G. B. Buekland
Hughes
Tv. Hughes
Communist Party
Kelguorlie
Digi
British Warships Sink Two German Ships in Channel
British warships sunk two enemy vessels in the Channel as fighter planes arrived to watch Gubran dals Valley. A Norwegian communique says Germans used civilian crews aboard fishing boats in attempted landings, violating international law. The War Office denies reports of a British force being cut to pieces, stating an advance detachment pressed toward Trondheim from Namsos, German reinforcements moved by water into Trondheim Fiord, and withdrew after threatening to isolate troops. British losses acknowledged.
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Gubrandals Valley
Norway
War Office
Trondhem
Namsos
Trondhiem Fiord
Berlin
Narvik
Tronchiem
Oslo
Sylt
Trondhjem
French Navy Claims Skagerrak Victory and New Battleships
Paris reports Navy Minister Campinchi says destroyers sank two German torpedo boats and a motor launch in the Skagerrak. Official notice declares the 35,000 ton battleship Richelieu ready, with three other battleships near completion. action involved destroyers, torpedo chasers, and submarines.
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Paris
Navy
Campinchi
Skagerrak
Richeline
Arender
Destiny of Dutch East Indies Maintenance and Threats
A London briefing reports that the Dutch East Indies aim to maintain the status quo as Britain France the United States and Holland seek stability in the islands. It notes Japan would likely destroy wells to deny oil if an invasion occurred, and that Dutch naval defenses including cruisers were not negligible.
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London
Britain
France
United Satea
Hovland
Japan
East Indies
I Aa
German Claims Respond to British Bombings Amid Raid Reports
The German official news agency alleges British raids on undefended targets and says civilian casualties occurred in the Orkney Islands in March. It warns Berlin may retaliate bomb for bomb while accusing Allied strategic bombing of military targets.
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London
British
Air Ministry
Orkney Talands
Ger- May
Sharp shooters on Western Front near Vosges
Paris dispatch says Siparty of sharp shooters on the Western Front engaged an enemy detachment near an outpost with an ambush. The report emphasizes successful action by the force and notes the harsh conditions on the Vosges front.
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Paris
Siparty
Vosges
Witn
Belgian Crisis Dismissal Not Serious Says King Leopold
Brussels reports the resignation of the government over opposition to an educational measure is not considered serious. King Leopold accepts the designation and asks Pierlot to continue civic reconstruction. Cabinet approves taxes estimated to yield £8,500,000 for defence.
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Brussels
Leopold
Pierlot
Hitler grows harsher in Berlin conferences
Berlin reports from the Telegraf agency say Hitler’s chancellery meetings are growing younger louder and more greatly attended. Plans for invading Norway are said to have gone astray with more forces and material being drawn into the campaign than expected.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Hitler
Telegraff
Norway
German advances in Osterdal Valley and surrounding areas
Reports say German air superiority speeds their advance north through the Osterdal Valley with claimed captures at Koppang and Ringebu while the Allies hold lines near Lillehammer and contest moves via rail detours. Snowstorms impede road movements and Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish forces are described in varied accounts.
Allies Land Anti Aircraft Batteries Near Trondhjem Front
A special correspondent reports British and French anti aircraft batteries landed at Namsos and protect further Allied landings north of Trondhjem. Reinforcements reach Trondhjem as German forces shell Narvik and Oslo. the Norwegian commander urges withdrawal but Allied troops arrive.
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Allehanda
Stockholm
iAlliceg
Trondhjem
Silys
Namsos
Alt Hegre
Varnes
Estabishment
Trondhiem
Narvika
Italian Attitude Puzzles Allies and Axis in War
London reports Italy's war position remains intriguing with trenches along Austrian borders and signs of improving Italian relations. British aid to Italy may rise as Mussolini faces pressure from Hitler while the Italian press gives broader coverage to British communiqués.
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London
Italy
Preas
Fuler
Herr Hitler
Signor
Mussolini
Italian speaker predicts war of the peoples against property holders
In Rome Signor Francesco Giunta addressed the Chamber arguing the war will become a conflict of the people against the world's wrongful property holders. He dismissed England's call for friendship as historically unsound and questioned Italy's Mediterranean settlement, noting British fleet commitments.
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Rome
Signor
Francesco Giunta
England
Italy
Mediterranean
New Zealand Finance Minister Flags US Borrowing Idea
New Zealand's Minister for Finance Mr Nash said borrowing in the United States is not ruled out but unlikely. He noted war would raise the national debt, so the government does not want to add to overseas burden.
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Wellington
N.Z
Royal College of Surgeons elects new fellows and members
J Lovelock of New Zealand is admitted as a member of the Royal College of Surgeons. Fellows elected include P H Wood of Melbourne G S Lenden and BE W Hurst of Adelaide Ronald of Brisbane D M McWhee of Perth and G S Todd of New Zealand. Members include A A Alderdice and Helen M Taylor of Sydney M W Fletcher of Adelaide and G Es Moloney R G Park and C G Riley of New Zealand.
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London
J. © Lovelock
New Zealand
Royal College of Surry Feons
Felows
P. H. Wood
Melbourne
G.s
Lenden
BE. W. Hurst
Adelaide
Ronald
Brisbane
D. M. McWhee
Perth
G S. Todd
A. A. Alder
Air Force Exchange: Duty for Officers
The Minister for Air Mr. Fairbairn announced that some general duty officers will be sent to England on exchange to gain active service experience and command Australian squadrons. The move is expected in three to four months after the first Australian air crews under the Empire Air Scheme complete training.
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Aent
England
Fairbairn
Losses Reported for H M S Hunter in World War II
The Admiralty announces H M S Hunter casualties totaling 157 missing including eight officers and 147 sailors plus two clan members. A faint possibility of POWs remains. no confirmation. British officers listed include Lt Commander de Villiers de Capetown who commanded H M S Hunter.
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London
Admiralty
H.M.S. Hunter
de: Villiers
de" Capatown
H.M
Hunter
Special arrangement rises in global information network
Fragmentary text notes a special arrangement in a Reuters information network and mentions Australia New Zealand and overseas intelligence elements. The passage references courses of information and the compilation by overseers, with unclear context or outcomes.
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Australia
Zealand
Budget Debate Highlights British War Effort Criticism
The House of Commons debated Britain's wartime finance with Labour critics calling the effort gravely insufficient. Dal ton urged a capital levy while others warned of wastage and weak economics in South East Europe. The Chancellor Sir John Simon urged restraint under war conditions and adjourned the session.
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London
Britain
House of Commons
Crookshank
Treasury
Hugh, Dalton
South-East
Europe
Dalton
Hitler
E. C. Davies
Otter
Nathan
Igub
John Simon
Sir John Simon
War Expenditure Soars In Historical Projection
Zurich reports a German journal states Germany has spent 250 million pounds more on the current war than the entire last war. Between 1933 and 1959 Germany's outlay reaches 7.5 billion pounds, Britain 3 billion, and France 7 billion.
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Zurich
Germany
Britain
France
Roosevelt Proclaims War State Neutrals Norway Credit Suspended
President Roosevelt declares a state of war exists between Germany and Norway and invokes the Neutrality Act to apply to Norway. The $10 million credit for Norway is suspended. technically not cancelled, but disbursement is halted by the proclamation.
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Thurs
Roosevelt
Germany
Norway
Motorist's Appeal Succeeds in Liquor Charge
Sydney news reports a motorist named Gaerre McElhone who was fined 15 pounds for driving while under the influence of liquor and won an appeal today at the tribunal. The case highlights judicial reconsideration of drink driving penalties.
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Sydney
Gaerre ‘Lll -McElhone
Therfiue
Curtin Confers With Mining Unions Over Coal Strike
In Sydney the Opposition Leader Mr Curtin met with Combined Mining Unions and ACTU delegates to discuss the coal strike. No decision was made. reports from units will be submitted tomorrow. Curtin urged miners to return to work as the government prepared to use free labour if needed. Prime Minister Menzies in Melbourne urged workers to resume normal duties, warning of critical wartime supply needs.
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A. Sydney
Curtin
Uniona
A.C.T.U
Australia
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Mr. Menzies
Menzies
Sydney
Oil Found in Besiri District Turkey
Ankara reports discovery of rich oil deposits in Besiri district. hopes rise that Turkey will meet its own oil needs. Britain rushes modern equipment to the area to aid development.
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Ankara
Turkey
Besiri
Britain
Wartime Economy Pushes Public Saving and Rationing Measures
The government plans a broad public savings campaign and strict control of imports from non sterling sources. Citizens will be urged to avoid waste and conserve metals fats and newsprint while using vehicles sparingly. Authorities aim to save about 614 million a year with further economies in petrol and dollar credits.
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Plang
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