German Troops Move Toward Bohemia and Slovakia
Paris dispatch reports a new German troop movement from Bohemia and Moravia toward Slovakia with significant military activity in Prague. An article in Voeuvre quotes Madame Tedoule arguing Hitler cannot mount a major offensive and asserts German aims include a thrust to the Near East via the Dardanelles.
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Slovakia
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Hitler
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Turkay'e Mtary
Hone
Mlastona
Afghanistan
Poval
Influenza Raging in Germany and Europe Struggles
A sweeping, harsh weatherfront grips Europe with Arctic cold and flu outbreaks. Denmark endures icebound ships and frozen coal convoys while Germany reports a severe influenza surge. Sweden Norway and Holland report record lows, coal ships halted, and the Thames floods. Hungary records extreme cold with fifty ships frozen in port.
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Kuttegut
Usain
Hunsgary
Freesing Point
German spy fears amid Turkish submarine program
Balgrade correspondent of Tha Tircwa reports Turkish yards faced German staff dismissals hindering a brazen attempt to steal submarines. Two subs launched, OD b nearly ready. extra German specialists arrived, arousing suspicion as entry of far more personnel than required raised concerns about the project security.
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Odb
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Zor
Ger
Jolom
Atoren
Dissolution of Victoria Parliament Prepares for March 11 Election
The Governor Sir Winston Duggan dissolved the Legislative Assembly at the Premier Mr Dunstan’s request. A long day of discussions preceded the decision with a government policy speech planned. Election likely on Saturday March 11 as the Country Party plans an April conference to align on policy.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Winston Duggan
Legislative Assembly
Dunstan
Ier
Intonan Rartion
Country Party
Hopar
Pls
Anglo Turkish Trade Agreement Summary
An ageing, garbled note describes a 7 inch text about an Anglo Turkish trade agreement. It references payments and exports to Turkey, with unclear terms and constraints on trade and value movements. The fragment suggests Britain and Turkey negotiating measures affecting duties and rates.
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Turkey
Turitsy
Trade Pact Berlin Moscow London Signed in Berlin
Berlin reports that a trade agreement between Germany and Russia has been signed. The pact aims to boost raw materials and improve transport, with Germany seeking to expand tracks and rolling stock while Bulgarian and Yugoslav ministers sign two additional trade pacts. In Copenhagen, German experts outline substitutes for blockaded imports using straw, pinewood, and pulp to create new soap-like products and other materials.
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Germany
Rumin Ha
Berlin
Amsterdam
Telegraff
A. Wertun
Fania
Taal
Copenhagen
Tuesay
Schicher
Klink
Australians at Home in Egypt War Reporting
A fragmentary report describes Australian troops landing in Egypt and their reception, with mentions of General Allenby and General Wavell. It notes losses, cheers, and training camps, while referencing wartime propaganda and Allied expectations about Anzac arrivals.
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Heyerint
Janet Hevlerey
Hide Wature
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Suez Canal
Anthony Even
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Kedar
Calry
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Anthony Eden
King Sends Message to London Report Continues
The King dispatched a message to London, with officials urging swift action. Details continue on Page 9 as the correspondence is analyzed by the general officer community.
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London
Monany
Yenauye
Health of former Russian Chancellor in danger, Westapo detains him
The health of the former Russian Chancellor Dr Schuschinigg is described as deplorable. He is reported to be in danger as authorities, described as Westapo, move him from a hotel to a Vienna prison.
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Br. Schusch
Niga
Tne Westapo
Vienna
Italy Builds Forts on German Frontier Amid Redirection
The Times correspondent reports funds for public works diverted to Brenner frontier fortifications over four months. German pressure grows as reports claim German troops mass on the Ruthenian frontier and push toward Galicia with ten trainloads en route, signaling strategic value but uncertain outcome.
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Brenner
Mander-In
Feglog
Ruvno-Lithuaniai
Lwow
Germany
Neutral victim of German submarine torpedoing ship Burgerdijh
Amsterdam hosts furious protests after the Holland Amerika Line steamer Burgerdijh is torpedoed by a U boat with 80 percent cargo from New York to Hall, crew unharmed but the incident sparks international tension and government responses.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Holland Amerika Linorete
Burgerdijh
Burgenthk
Yorke
Hall
German freighter sunk in South Atlantic by British cruiser
Reports say the German merchant ship Wakanga, 3,771 tons, was scuttled to avoid capture after a sighting by a British cruiser off Rio de Janeiro. The vessel, carrying a cargo worth millions, was rumoured to be en route in a convoy attempting to run the blockade of Germany.
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South Atlantic
York
Allee
Ateamoy
Wakama
Rio de Juniero
Germany
Shipwrecked crew rescued after long drift in open boat
A damaged report describes ten crew members of the trawler Fherena Boyle drifting in a lifeboat for days after a German torpedo. An aerial mine sweeper guided a military plane to the open boat, bringing the sailors to safety near the coast. The men are included in a broader maritime incident involving a German attack and subsequent rescue efforts.
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London
Tueway
Commtal
Fherena
Boyle
Wohouta
Russia seeks aid from small Baltic states report
A scrambled dispatch notes Russia pressing for assistance from Baltic nations including Finland Latvia and Estonia The Latvian minister and others are referenced as engaging with allies amid unclear military and diplomatic dynamics The fragmentary text suggests Moscow seeks broader support in northern Europe.
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London
Tuseday
Russianfront drive at Salla stalls amid heavy fighting
Fragmented report from Roe Voniemi details Russian assault on Salla front with hundreds of parachute troops and armor. Estimate claims up to thousands killed or wounded as Finnish forces repel attacks, claim losses on both sides, and Finnish defenses hold with limited gains for the Russians.
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Roe ‘Voniemi
Platole
Tina
Borin Gang
Vector
Talvela Ware
Bjorka
Wigart
A. Ruslan
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