New British Troops Prepare for Libya Battle
London reports substantial British reinforcements for Libya as the second phase of the campaign may accelerate. Many units heavily engaged have been relieved while General Auchinleck aims to press the objective against German and Italian forces. Major-General Ritchie takes command of the Eighth Army as Cunningham recovers from fever and strain.
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London
Libya
Ritchie
Cunningham
Eighth Army
Lomsen
Tobruk
Subtitled move to ease fuel use rules for engines
Government relaxed limits on using certain liquid fuels yesterday to curb gasoline and kerosene misuse in internal combustion engines and motor vehicles. The order bans use of power kerosene and similar distillates for fuel while allowing tractors is exempt. violators face penalties up to £100 and possible six months imprisonment.
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Pervons
ABBCO Bread Court Jurisdiction Adjourned Case
Sydney Thursday court adjourned the case against Abbey Bread Co Pty Ltd and manager Jacob Raith over alleged supply of tight weight bread to defence forces. Proceedings postponed as questions about jurisdiction were raised concerning who presides at the central summons court.
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Sydney
Abbey Bread Co. Pty, Ltd
Jacob Raith
Wather
Heur
Cape
Firewood Fire Destroys Property in Canberra Incident
Yesterday a Canberra fire damaged the residence of Mr. W. Hinges at Boudin Porrest. About half a ton of firewood and similar pine log cuttings were ruined, along with hedge materials. Wood was stored beside a garage containing a Chevrolet car, which was saved. Cause of the blaze is unknown.
Air Alarms Confusion in America
War time panic spreads with conflicting alarms across the nation. Los Angeles radio cutout and California evacuations follow warnings of hostile aircraft while military authorities inspect broadcast stations and plans to close the Panama Canal nightly. Roosevelt authorizes Army and Navy control as forces mobilize along the west coast and border regions.
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New York
Air Fakce
Los Angeles
Southamn Caifornia
Fort Miley Vetorana Hospital
Golden Gate
San Pranciato
Army
Navy
United States
Panama Canal
Navy Department
Washington
New
Three Men Die In Mo Rong Road Crash Near Wellington
Three men died when their car left Mo Rong road and plunged over an embankment near Wellington. The dead are Allan Grows 20 Marold Breen 22 Cecil Rogers 21 and Chive Stewart 21 who was badly hurt and not expected to live. The surviving occupant Pale Hock Moore escaped serious injury.
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Wellington
Morong Road
Allan Grows
Marold Breen
Tuaasland
Cecil Rovers
Rogers
Chive Stewart
Basily
Pale Hhck Moore
War Cabinet and Service Chiefs Move NZ Towards Full War Basis
Auckland reports that all meetings of the War Cabinet and Service Chiefs proceed to place New Zealand on a full war footing. Blackout will be enforced starting tomorrow.
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T. & G. Vna Mutual Life Society
Ite
Sir Desline
Agai
Australia
New Zealand
Jet
Ciole
Merbers
Auckland
Land Service
State Lottery Result Announcement and Winners
The state lottery drawing results list prizes and ticket numbers. First prize 54042 True Blue syndicate, Taylr Wiggs Road Punchbow. Second prize 5470s Mow Long syndicate, Waters 100. Third prize THO Cte syndicate Mra ML Packer North Road Abbotsford. Fourth prize 40081 W T Be syndicate H Jotinton 2 Road Toose Bay. Lottery No S18 to be drawn 68 Tuesday morning.
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Cere R
W. T
Syndica
Jotinaton
Tose Bay
Market Report From Fiemington Saleyard Sheep and Cattle
Buyers chose 1049 sherpa lambs with good lots selling well at steady to lower rates. Sheep prices fell 6d to 1s. Market for cattle mixed with prime quality in demand, other lots softer. bulls to £117, cows around £18. Prices for good to medium quality varied across the yard.
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Sydney
Thureesy
Fiemington
Notable Wine Exports Hint at Trade Restrictions
Fragmentary OCR notes mention millions of gallons of wine and restricted shipping terms. References to foreign exports, Australian wines, and a Bodega Wine Co. are noted, with vague phrases about freight terms and free delivery to a way station. The text is garbled but centers on wine exports and distribution conditions.
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Overniel
Jet Thale
Bodega Wine Co
Australis
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Bambert
Persil
Park and Eilzabeth Ste, Bydney
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Woolworths
America
Homebush
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