Hitler orders unity as leaders face fresh wartime tasks
London dispatch from The Times cites Berlin as Hitler meets top military chiefs and insists no dissension will be tolerated. He signals new tasks for the armed forces amid reports of mobilization and calls for reservist training as Germany moves to ready for continuing war.
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Berlin
the Times
Hitler
Iag
Umeera
Tyne
Germany
Spain
Aris
Thurmlay
Apain
Bonnet
Italy
Felx
Port Kembla's Works Suggested Transfer to Lithgow
Minister for Commerce says Port Kembla and its valuable industries should move to Lithgow for defence, citing wartime risk. Sydney remarks include an alternative electricity plan. Blannereng noted as a target for enemy attack despite public reassurances.
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Sydney
Sir Eadle
Port Kembla
Lithgow
Henalo
Blannereng
Australian Films Commission names state quota board
The State Government appointed Mr SW Mure chairman of the Films Commission with members Mr S Daimieson Warrior and Mr MW Kieble. The commission will regulate theatre buildings and determine restrictions, aiming to encourage the Australian film industry while not yet proceeding with British quota provisions.
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Mure Ehairman
The
Films Commission
Daimieson
Warrior
MW. Kieble
Wmamit
Meat Exports Labour Objects to Restrictions
The Labour Party leader Mr Ford toured northern sheep areas and protested potential mutton and lamb export limits to Britain. Reports say the Empire Beets Council reconstituted into an Empire Meat Council as the Australian wool industry faces pressure and policy debates over export controls.
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Empire Beet Council
Empire Meat Council
Caimanwealth
Britain
Harder
Mee Ford
Wnd
Aire
Australian Wallon
British Empire Invincible Says Home Secretary in Swansea
Sir Samuel Hoare asserts Britain cannot be defeated and urges confidence in land sea and air forces. He warns political panic harms public morale and notes 1914 shock as a reminder of resilience. He discusses economy, finance, and wartime preparations with ministers and foreign affairs officials.
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Sir Samuel Hoare
Swansea
Britain
Sir Samuel
Allied plans for defence training and school cadets in Australia
A British aviation mission to Australia will arrive in Melbourne on February 27 with technical experts to assist public schools and cadet corps. The aim is to prepare boys for emergency service and support national defence, integrating training with any future system. A Geelong meeting discussed school cadets and temporary replacements for men called to service. Lord Strabolgi defended democracy’s strength against Axis powers, while Mr Bruce faced criticism over declared weaknesses. In Cape Town, transport minister urged mobilising women for national service and voluntary defence, including potential compulsory territorial training.
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Australia
Wall
Malbourne
Sydney
Melbourne
Geelong
Victoria
New South Wales
South Australia
Mr. Brunnny
Tor National Cmnrgansy “Service
Tony Yha
Rhodes
Sia
Wendy
Barcelona Welcomes Nationalist Troops Amid Civil War
Barcelona greets Franco’s Nationalists with cheers as rebel troops occupy the city. Loyalist forces face food shortages and dwindling munitions while retreating left wing lines and a snowbound Pyrenean front shift the balance. International news notes Britain and France backing non intervention despite regional tensions.
Sydney Transport Minister Rally Sparks Support
Fragmented report from Friday cites Minister for Transport Mr Hruaner addressing motorist concerns. Royal Auto Mobile Club of Australia president Mr C Tiwieking Tily reportedly lauded progress while noting ongoing hostility and calls for unity amid traffic policy debates.
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Sydney
Transport
Hruaner
Beeratney
Royal Autiomobile Chih of
Australia
C. Tiwieking
Weather report notes mixed rain impact across state
The statewide weather summary reports generally favorable slopes except near Rivers Inn and South-weat where rainfall caused some issues. Minor flood risk noted in early reports. no major damage confirmed amid unsettled conditions.
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Sydney
Rivers Inn
South-weat
Waggall
Ani
Air Force Expansion Plan for Canada and Britain
Ottawa reports that Britain and Canada will jointly train 100 pilots yearly as part of an Anglo Canadian cooperation. Canada maintains control of the central school while Britain plans to fund and deploy experienced instructors to the eastern region, with extensive wartime costs and long term implications cited.
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London
Ottawa
United Preag Loatic
Canada
WIL Hs
Shelly
Mayes
Split in Labour Party threatens next jury benches clash
An Interakate split in the Australian Labour Party risks undermining party unity ahead of Commonwealth auctions. A secret executive report by investigators names Tang Party as a challenger to leadership, cites lack of frankness, and proposes a twenty member control committee to manage movements until a May interstate conference. The document notes industry sponsors and a 600 in dissolution fees owed by the executive.
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Sydney
Australian Labour Party
Fallon
Gec Voiary
McNaumarn
Ca Lin
Unnus
Industristists
Beleerat
Clyde Engineering to form aircraft division at Granville
The Clyde Engineering Company Ltd announces an aircraft division at Granville, forming a major step in domestic manufacturing. A agreement with Aircraft Development Pty Ltd will provide access to British engines and airframes, enabling production from 145 to 480 horsepower engines and offering collaboration with leading English manufacturers. The plan includes a large aerodrome on the Granville site to house expanded works.
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Sydney
Clyde Engineering Company Ltd
Granville
Mon Fouine Ab Qigiliberey
Australia
Bo Iny Hy
Ronerel
Weymouth
Stuart Foyle le Shaieiam
Austeatia
Wecail
Atgreement
Aircraft Develdent Pty, Ltd
Neveral
Aincrarknd
Voenen
England
Alydir Engineering Company
Fire Prevention Coordination Measures Call for Change
A bulletin from a political group urges wide re organisation at national level to improve bush fire prevention. It calls for national conferences to explore better prevention methods and coordination among agencies and communities.
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Norwaalch
Gielen
Country Party
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