Scout ideals praised by Gowrie at Baden Powell memorial
The Governor Lord Gowrie praised the late Lord Baden Powell at the Albert Hall memorial service attended by over 400. He credited Baden Powell with creating a global youth movement built on courage, selflessness, duty, and fair play, contrasting it with militarist regimes.
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Boy Scout Movement
Lord Baden Powell
Lord Gowrie
Albert Hall
AGT
Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association
Lady Gowrie
Capheim L
Bracegi
Bistory
Baden-Powell
Boy Scouts
Take Baden
God Ano
Wao
Fire raid on Swansea burns night through Thursday
Reports describe a blaze in Swansea that destroyed multiple structures over the course of a night and into Thursday. Authorities say crews battled the flames along the coast while nearby workers observed the incident.
Weather Gabberra Report Shows Varied Day Temperatures
Weather notes from Canberra record for Saturday and Sunday with temperatures from 53 to 78 degrees, notable highs at 3 pm and 9 am readings, wind speeds to 16 mph, and rainfall around 10 points plus gusts. Barometer around 30.06 inches and scattered cloud conditions noted.
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Ganberra
Canberra
N.W
Canberra Forecast Briefly Warm With Misty Patches
Canberra forecast notes mostly fine weather with a sultry day and cool night. Patches of mist and fog develop overnight with light to southeast to east winds.
Dictators Meet Again Amid Shifting World Powers
The Canberra Times notes Hitler and Mussolini will reconvene amid changed European fortunes. It argues past meetings foretold trouble for mankind and warns Italy may endure economic and military vassalage as Britain resists aggression, with future talks shaped by Britain’s resolve.
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Mussolini
Mussolin
Hitler
Italy
Austria
Europe
Denmark
Norway
Low Countries
France
England
Roman
North
Africa
Greece
Balkans
Britain
Casualty List Wounded in Action from Department of Information
The Department of Information releases a casualty list naming soldiers wounded in action. Entries include Pte A B Barnett Medical Melbourne and Pte H B Kennady Albury among others with ranks from Private to Lieutenant and locations across Australia.
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A. B. Barnett
Melbourne
J. G. Black
Footscray
F. W. Clery
H. E. Davids
Portland
C. A. Davia
Wentworth
N. de Hugard
Box Hill
G. Gehrig
Gerogery
H. Gouring
Kennady
Albury
E. J. Milton
Bendigs
F. Nolan
North Fitaroy
R. O'Dwyer
West Brunswick
C. B. O'Keefe
Memorial Service Stirs Canberra Attendance at Albert Hall
Their Excellencies the Governor General and the lad Gowrie attended by Captain L. B Bracegirdle were present at the Scout and Guild Memorial Service for the late Lord Baden-Powell at the Albert Hall Canberra yesterday afternoon.
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Wice-Fegal
Gowrie
L. 8
Bracegirdle
Scout and Guild, Mermorial
Lord Baden-Powell
Albert Hall
Canberra
Illness Report Leads to Mersey Injury Concern
The fragment lists individuals including L epl C H Stewart Inf Serpy and N Simpson Inf Mersey as seriously ill, suggesting a medical status update or incident note affecting personnel connected to the Mersey area or unit.
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L.epl
C. H. Stewart
Serpy
N. Simpson
Mersey
First South Australian Falls First South Australian Falls
Official advice reaches Adelaide of the first South Australian to be in action. Corporal Frank Young, 24, joined the A.L.F. in Sydney where he had lived three years and left a cow. His father, Mr. G. F. Young, of Soe ’gies in’ Longe ’bea known reague circles In this State.
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Adelaide
Bunday
Frank Young
The
A.lf
Sydney
Aciiow
G. F. Young
Soe ‘Gies
French Empire Still Counts Says Sunday Times Column
Phillipe Barres former Matin editor argues Hitler cannot fully rule the French Empire. He says Vichy must rely on indirect moves and the British Fleet guards overseas territories, keeping open the path for Free French resistance and possible alliance with Britain. The piece notes French opinion shifting toward anti Nazi resistance.
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Sunday Times
Phillipe Barres
Matin
Hitler
France
Joffre
Gallien
Mangin
Lyanley
Europe
Africa
Germany
Great Britain
Fuehrei
Vichy
Syria
Thut
Dakar
Marshal Petain
Marshal Petin
Empire
French Empire
Wage Cut Fight Flares at Mayfield Munitions Plant
A Full Industrial Commission judgment threatens a wage reduction at Stewart and Lloyds Australia Mayfield munitions plant. Workers plan a mass meeting tomorrow to decide whether to restore the award wages. Ironworkers Union official warns against accepting cuts during this period.
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Sydney
Stewart and Lloyds Australia) Ltd
Mayfield
Full Industrial Commission
The
Irontworkers' Union
Thornton
Bradman In Hospital With Illness During Cricket Season
Don Bradman, now a lieutenant in the military, lies in Keswick Hospital with inflammation of the nerves and strained nerves. A medical officer says the condition has troubled him for weeks and could affect his cricket performances this season.
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Adelaide
Don Bradman
Keswick
Bradman
French Sink Two Thai Warships in Gulf of Siam
French warships reportedly sunk two Siamese vessels in the Gulf of Siam and damaged a third. About 600 Siamese were killed or wounded on the Thailand Indo China border as French planes bombed railway towns. The Thai High Command claimed Thai forces repelled a Friday French fleet attack near Koha after a three hour battle.
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Hong Kong
Gulf of Siam
Thailand
Indo-China
Bangkok
Alman
Saigon
Koha
France
M. Roger Garreaux
Hughes Advised Rest After Illness In Canberra
Sydney based Minister for the Navy Mr. Hughes, under care of Dr. Harold Ritchie, rests in Hotel Canberra following muscle illness. He continues to handle essential duties by telegraph and from bed, with Governor General Lord Gowrie and Lady Gowrie sending flowers.
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Sydney
Harold Ritchie
Canberra
Navy
Hughes
Hotel
Ritchie
Lord Gowrie
Forde Criticizes Cabinet Move to Sydney From Melbourne
Deputy Labour Leader Forde denounces the government choice to base Cabinet in Sydney for six months arguing Melbourne hosted Cabinet for convenience. He notes Canberra as the true capital and predicts future Sydney sittings will force officers and records to travel. He asserts a Labour government would govern from Canberra.
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Menzies
Melbourne
Federal Labour Party
Forde
Lo Lense Lca
Sydney
Cabnet
Mengies
Canberra
Jehovah's Witnesses raid yields vast records seizure
Detectives and Commonwealth investigation officers will examine a large bundle of literature and gramophone records seized during raids on Jehovah's Witnesses premises. Officers are amazed at the volume. Further quantities were taken in a raid yesterday on a house at Archerfield.
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Brisbane
Commonwealth
Jehovah's Witnesses
Howe
Archerfield
Four Point Plan To Aid Shipbuilding In Australia
Deputy Leader Mr. Forde urged a Commonwealth expert committee to supervise national shipbuilding. The plan covers surveying resources, reconditioning Walsh Island and other yards, setting equipment priorities, and training workers. He warned action lag risks and noted high past production in Australia and potential for local engines and fittings.
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Australia
Forde
Walsh Island
Williamstown
Vic
Brisbane
Maryborough
Queensland
Whyalla
South Australia
Menzies
Bounty Ac
Ferndale
Worde
Mass Rescue At Maroubra Beach Saves Dozens
About 30 people faced danger as a sandbank collapsed in a receding tide off Maroubra. Lifesavers from the North Bondi club aided swimmers, pulling several to safety as waves and currents hampered efforts. Reg Mathews aided Bondi teen M Burrell who lay unconscious after a surfing accident.
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Sydney
Maroubra
Reg Mathews
North
War Day by Day Germany Prepares for Next Campaign in Spring
The article analyzes German plans for renewed aggression likely in the Spring including potential invasion of Britain. It notes Germany's air raids, claims of improved night bombing, and massed divisions on the Channel coast while predicting a large scale campaign and continued training of troops.
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Germany
von Brauchitech
England
London
Hitler
Europe
Channel
France
Rumors of German Preparations in the Balkans and East
The report suggests German infiltration into Bulgaria and troop movements toward the Danube with river crossing bridges being built. It argues preparations on two fronts could precede an attack on England, with timing linked to Balkan thaw and a possible mid April escalation. It notes a Russo German trade agreement as a likely factor.
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Bulgaria
Farmania
Portoon
Danube
Britain
Balkans
Sparuy
England
Hitler
Englesd Sa
Britela
America
Explosion destroys Beech Forest home in Geelong
Detectives probe a violent blast that wrecked the Beech Forest dwelling of Italian potato grower Carmini di Roseta. He had just left the house when the explosion shattered the side and bedroom where he sleep.
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Geelong
Carmini di Roseta
Beech Forest
Two Killed in Car Accident Near Faulconbridge
Thomas Cummings of Blackhe died today after a crash on the Great Western near Faulconbridge. Patricia Dean of Katoomba was killed instantly. Daniel Bal of Katoomba, the driver, is hospitalized in a serious condition after the car left the road and struck trees.
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Sydney
Thomas Cummings
Blackhe
Faulconbridge
Patricia Dean
Katoomba
Daniel Bal
Tres
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Aoome— Greig's Pharmact
Kingston
Farmers & Graziers Co-Operative Grain Insurance’ & Agency Company Ltd
Farmers & Graziers Sydney
Canberra Times
Casualty
Department of Information
M. H. Dod
Tunstalt
Tte
G. N. Matthew
Swan Hill
Don Bradman II
MR. W. M. Hughes
WAR Cabinet
Labour
Fordee
Lifesaver
North Cronulla Beach
Malvern George
Bexla
Iis Head
George
Rati Hen Picko Hospital
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