ACT GREEK DAY APPEAL ACKNOWLEDGES LOCAL EFFORTS
The Canberra Times notes the ACT Greek Day Appeal raised funds to support the Central Organisation of the Desk Relief Fund. It praises residents, schools, clubs, and volunteers for contributions in money and services, and thanks organizers and officials for their efforts at the Albert Hall event involving the Acting Prime Minister and the Royal Consul General for Greece.
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Canberra Times
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Ite
Desk Relief Fund
New South Wales
Clube
Comrantes
Eteriiona Ica
2CY
Ie Act Pastoral and Agricultural Association
Albert Hall
Tiee
Orent
Hoo
A. W Fadden
Greece
Emile Vriankia
Oof
Ee. .Greck
W Dunbar
C J Morralla
Indomi Party
Ftc
Daley
Britain forms Air and Sea Rescue Directorate
A new Directorate of Air and Sea Rescue Services coordinates coastal rescue across Britain. It links the Admiralty Royal Observer Corps Coastguard Service and Royal National Life Boat Institution with fast launches and aircraft in wireless contact for sea searches. A recent rescue saved five crew from a downed bomber near a submarine.
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Britain
Admiralty
Royal Observer Corps
Ice
Coastguard Service
Royal National
North Sea
Aifrcraft
Governor General Visits Western Australia Munitions Sites
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie arrived by the East-West Express and, hosted by the Lieutenant Governor and Lady Mitchel, inspected Hoskins Munitions Foundry Perth Western Australian Railways Munition Workshops Midland Junction George Hill and Company Munition Works Perth yesterday Brigadier General A T Anderson attended.
Weather report for Canberra incomplete readings
The report notes atmospheric pressure 30.22 inches at 4 a.m. and 30.1 inches at 3 p.m. Temperature readings include 44 degrees at 9 a.m. and 64 degrees at 3 p.m. Maximum 24 hour temperature is 54.8 degrees. wind from the southwest at 10 mph.
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Canberra
RE Ros Ig
Canberra Forecast: Cold Showers and Strong South Winds
Canberra forecast warns of cold and showery conditions with fresh to strong south to southeast winds. Frosts are expected on the tablelands.
The Fighting Ship and Sea Power in World War II
A Canberra Times column argues that victory hinges on sea power, not just land battles. It stresses Britain’s naval strength, the role of air and sea forces, and Australia’s duty to support Britain and mobilize at home for victory.
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Aegean
France
Britain
Churchill
Australia
Canberra Eisteddfod Youth Competitions Held At Albert Mall
The Canberra Eisteddfod Society stages its annual juvenile contests at Albert Mall Friday and Saturday. Despite fewer entries due to policy changes at some initial schools, the events promise high quality entertainment with visitors from Goulburn and Queanbeyan. Highlights include Primary School Choirs Scout and Brownie acts, verse-speaking choirs, and School Choir championships plus solo vocal instrumental and elocution finals. Season tickets offer reduced rates for the series.
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Canberra Eisteddfod Society
Albert Mall
Ia Iteal
Goulburn
Queanbeyan
Boy Scout
Brownie
Indo-Chinese tensions loom as Tokyo press stirs trouble
Tokyo commentary foments friction over Indo-China policy. The Nichi Nichi warns of renewed opposition to Japanese actions in Saigon and Tonkin, signaling a broader campaign against Indo-Chinese administration with emphasis on southern regions where Japan has limited influence.
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Tokyo
Saigon
Tonkin
Japan
Japanese Minister Calls on Mr Curtin in Melbourne
The Japanese Minister to Australia Mr Kawaito- imy called on Leader of the Opposition Mr Curtin in Melbourne. They conferred for about an hour. Curtin said he valued the call and the discussion on foreign affairs affecting both nations.
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Melbourne
Australia
Kawaito
Imy
Curtin
War Aims and Atlantic Battle Emphasized in British Message
The piece argues Germany cannot safely win by conquering the Ukraine or Caucasus and urges continued effort to fight Hitler wherever pursued. It praises the Battle of the Atlantic, notes American patrols of Western Hemisphere waters, and asserts Britain and the United States can outpace Axis forces at sea and in air.
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Germany
Ukraine
Caucasus
Black Bee
Caspian Sea
Hitler
East
Middle East
Ure
Far East
Britain
United States
Bfe
Hemisphere
Mussolini
Polea
Ratea
British Empire
Somalia
Bri- Dominions
Aar
Casualty List Update from Melbourne War Office
The newly released A.LF casualty list from the Army Minister names killed and wounded personnel across Queensland and New South Wales towns including Adelaide Brisbane Gympie Toowoomba Rockhampton and Ipswich with ranks from Private to Major and a chaplain listed. The report lists Pte E O’Brien Pte G Patrick Pte A D Thomas and others among the Killed in Action and Wounded in Action, reflecting ongoing losses.
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E. O'Brien
Adelaide
G. Patrick
Sandgate
A. D. Thomas
Red Hill
Brisbane
Acton
B. Sorensen
Gympie
W. C. R. Deazelty
E. T. Tappenden
Yeerongpilly
Queensland
A. W. L. How
Toowoomba
A. Howitt
Tingalpa
Beaney
Rockhampton
L. B
Fllapatrick
RK. Williams
A. P. Jeffrey
Sherwood
W. G. R. Wansell
Kalinga
N. Casey
Clayfield
H. Maude
South Brisbane
P. S. Stewart
J. W. Hill
Gibraltar Prepares Defences Amid European Tensions
London plans defence maneuvers in Gibraltar with the new Commander in Chief, General Gommandar, arriving by plane. Man oeuvres set to begin May 1 to bolster coastal and air defenses around the fortress.
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London
Gamkare
Gert Newlymps
Gommandar
Gibraltar
Boothby By-Election Leaders Likely to Stay Out
It seems unlikely that Mr. Fadden or Mr. Curtin will actively participate in the Boothby by election campaign. They are expected to meet in Melbourne on Wednesday the 3rd to decide on their level of involvement.
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Melbourne
Fadden
Curtin
Petrol Sales Garages Protest in Sydney Meeting
In Sydney on Monday petrol dealers urged the formation of a petrol pool to replace the present cartel. The meeting attacked oil companies for demanding spot cash and criticized the Prices Commissioner Professor Copeland for sanctioning such actions. President Mr Browne said the companies implementation had been launched abruptly without warning or the usual courtesies.
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Sydney
Atn
Professor Copland
Mr. Browne
Sydney Chamber of Commerce
A. EK. Heath
N.3.w
New South Wales
Heath
G. D. Heary
Victoria
Chambers of Commerce annual conference at Canberra
The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia meet in Canberra where Sir Marcus Clark notes wartime demand boosts industry and wages. Delegates debate uniform income tax, state versus federal burdens, and a permanent Canberra chamber while endorsing loyalty to the Crown.
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Marcus
Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia
Canberra
Associated Chambers For Commerce
Pennlile
Conference debates shipping and road rail transport needs
The conference urged the Commonwealth Government to empower the Shipping Control Board to safeguard essential shipping services in areas poorly served by roads. Tasmanian and Western Australian officials warned of serious repercussions if shipping declined. Melbourne discussed relaxing interstate road transport restrictions to alleviate freight and troop movement pressures amid shipping shortages. The group adjourned after outlining gas producer unit plans.
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Shipping Control Board
Commonwealth
J. Culbertson
Tasmania
Western Australia
Perth
E. Law
Melbourne
BR. H. Dureau
Victoria
Dureau
Howee
G. D. Healy
Victorian
Togethher
Dugeau
Associaton
Food Reserve Plan Aims Three Months Stock in 15000 Shops
The Director of Emergency and Supply Mr Hudson says 12,000,000 pounds of food will be kept in 15,000 grocers and retail stores to feed the state for three months. The move precedes new transport bases and aims to curb private hoarding until retail store supply is established. Coastal shipping may halt and Tabway facilities used for war industry with petrol reserved for military use.
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Sydney
Mr. Hudson
R A A F Trainees Dismiss Domestic Duties Policy Change
Air Force officials end the practice of young trainees performing domestic duties at stations. The director general Mr McEwen says enlistment age limits should rise from 18 45 to 45 50 and he sees no need to employ Women's Auxiliary Air Force members in these tasks while more essential war work demands are unmet.
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Melbourne
Stepa
H.a.af
Air
Forte
Muri Iater
McEwen
Curtin Rules Out National Government
Opposition leader Mr. Curtin signaled support for preserving the War Advisory Council and resisting a national government. He warned Australia faces a potential battle area and must not be weak. He contrasted Labour and Magia positions and stressed loyalty to the Commonwealth.
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British Commonwealth
Labour Party
Curtin
Thit
Australia
Labour Rty
Magia
Labour
N&s
Australian Labour Movement
Ita
Rome radio warns Switzerland on Hitler’s new European order
Signor Fizio Maria Gray, vice president of the Fascist Council and chief radio publicist, broadcast from Rome warning Switzerland to collaborate with Hitler's planned order in Europe. He accuses the Swiss government of tolerating anti Italian sentiment and declares the new order would absorb the continent, not allowing any refuge for British and Jewish conspirators.
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London
Switzerland
Europe
Rome
Signer
Fizio Maria Gray
Fascist ‘Council
Wartime Industry Honored as Workers Back War Effort
A wartime interview quotes Workers Patriotic on sharing some factory details with Australians. He says certain features of the war effort can be safely disclosed, including aircraft and ammunition production. He notes weekly new phases in industry face problems but are tackled patriotically.
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Baiten
Japan
Mr. In
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