Fruit Crops Scheme Faces Renewal Deadlock In Conference
A conference on the 1941 apple and pear acquisition scheme adjourned after hours of debate with New South Wales and Queensland opposing a full revival. Ministers from Victoria Tasmania and Queensland urged renewal with modifications while New South Wales resisted. A committee was formed to draft a formula acceptable to all states as meetings resume.
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Goverthmenia
New South
New South Wales
Queensland
Cameron
Great Britain
Bruce
Commonwealth
A.D. Reid
E. J. Hogan
F. W. Bulcock
T. G. ‘D'Alton
D' Alten
Raid
Red Cross Canberra Appeal Receives Diverse Contributions
The Canberra Red Cross division reports receipts totaling 3058 shillings and sixpence from donors including War Memorial funds and University of Canberra supporters. An advisory committee chaired by Thomas Dunhill Stanford will oversee British allocations to ensure aid reaches areas of greatest need.
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Canberra
Funde
Mra
Roach AR
University Ont
Adam Anaram
Red Cross
Britain
Thomas Dunhill Sen Ford
Ion
Canberra Weather Data Fragment From Historical Record
Canberra report shows 9 am barometer 10.24 inches and 80.10 inch es, 9 am temperature 42 degrees and 8 pm 60.2 degrees. The 94 hour period ends with unclear readings and a notation at 32 pm.
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Canberra
Turkey Adopts Summer Time for First Time
Ankara reports the introduction of daylight saving time from today with clocks advanced by one hour for the first time in Turkish history.
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Turkey
Ankara
Canberra Weather Forecast With Alpine Snow
Canberra forecast shows scattered showers mainly on tablelands with snow on the Alps. Fine elsewhere with moderate daytime temperatures and cold nights bringing frost and fog. Winds rise to fresh to squally northwest across regions.
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Alps
German Peace Whispers Fail to Move Britain or United States
The piece argues German peace rumors are ineffective as Britain vows firm resistance and steps up air and sea defenses. It notes U S support for Britain remains material and warns that true peace requires Germany’s defeat and the end of Italian aggression.
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Germany
Italy
Hitler
Britain
United States
Bang
Europe
Africa
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Norway
Denmark
Belgium
Holland
France
Moratorium Considered By Commonwealth Government
Melbourne reports the Commonwealth Government will soon review a proposed moratorium affecting men enlisting in the Defence forces. Minister Street urges no penalties on enlisted men while landlords are accused of preferring civilians. Existing National Security regulations shield A S F recruits and mortgage relief depends on court review of war service impact. The government will compare with Britain's moratorium.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Army
Mr. Street
A.sf
Street
Britain
Canberra Recruiting Efforts Rally 350 Young Men
From the A C T an estimated 350 young men have answered the Empire call and the Canberra Recruiting Committee appeals to parents and relatives to supply names and regiments of enlistees. Only about 75 full details are on file, with seven enlistment applications received at the depot yesterday.
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A.C.T
Canberra
Australian pilots to depart for Canada for training
In about eight weeks the first batch of Australian pilot trainees will leave for Canada for advanced service training. Forty eight pupil pilots from Narromine New South Wales will be among the first to go, with another forty entering Narromine in about four weeks.
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Melbourne
Canada
Narromine
South Wales
Russia as a counterweight in Europe cited by Hughes
Sydney Attorney General Hughes discussed the Une banned publication Domain speech by McGillick. He argued Hitler aims to conquer Europe aided by Russia’s occupation of Bessarabia and praised Russia as a potential ally and Europe’s strength against Germany. He concluded with "Long Live Russia."
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Mona
Hughes
Une
Tony
McGillick
Hitler
Europe
Russia
Bessarabia
Council of Europe
Middle Europe
Eastern Europe
Ukraine
Rumania
France
England
Germany
Mr. Hughes
Labour's Offer Welcomed by Mr Hughes
The Attorney General said Mr Curtin's broadcast speech showed Labour was cooperating with the Government to maximize effort and unite Australia for the common goal. He described Curtin's sali as a great contribution toward unity essential for the coming task.
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Sydney
Curtin
Labour
Australia
Hughes
America Seeks Wool from Britain for Uniforms
The Defence Commission negotiates with Britain to acquire substantial quantities of Australian wool for U S army and navy uniforms.
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Washington
Defence Commission
Britain
United States Army
Navy
War Bond Subscriptions Hit 42 Million in Four Days
London reports 42 750 000 pounds subscribed to the new 2 per cent war bonds in four and a half days. Other items include the Koeln foundering with 9000 tons of iron ore, paymaster Gibbons missing since the Glorious loss, and 701 ALF enlistments with 678 prelim exams in Sydney. Torpedoings of Guido and Zarian noted near 48 03 N 111 1 W and 6 40 pm.
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London
Comander
H. A. Gibbons
Glorious
Auastralia
Montreal
Guido
Greeks Donate £2500 to Australian War Funds
Four Greek community representatives in Australia handed a cheque for £2500 to Treasurer Mr. Spender. They requested the funds be used to expand Australian air defences. Archbishop Timotheus, head of the Greek Orthodox Church, assured loyalty to the British Empire and support for war aims.
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Sydney
Australia
Bpender
Timotheus
Spender
Berlin Claims Cruiser Torpedoed in Air War Report
Berlin High Command states that a British Orion class cruiser was torpedoed and 18 British planes were shot down. The claim appears in a Monday dispatch, citing wartime measures and aerial losses.
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Berlin
RAF seeks volunteers in Middle East postings
The Royal Air Force calls for volunteers aged 14 to 46 and notes most will be stationed in the Middle East. The roles are mainly technical and ground positions.
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Jerusalem
Royal Air Force
Middle East
Romanian Security Rules Tighten Night Curfew
Bucharest authorities announce tightened security regulations enforcing case closings at 11 p m and banning gatherings of more than four persons to deter public agitation and preserve order.
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Bucharest
Peace Whisperers Deny Nazi Peace Pact Talk
Neville Chamberlain addresses Parliament denying German propaganda claims and rallying Britain to united resistance. He stresses naval and air strength, a growing army, civil defense, and a fight to defend homeland, liberty, and civilization against Nazi aggression.
Child Welfare Scheme to Bring British Refugees to Australia
The Minister for the Interior expects the first batch of British children under the Commonwealth Child Welfare Scheme to arrive in Australia within two months. The department has received around 5 000 applications from citizens prepared to adopt or care for the children.
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Sydney
Foi
Great Britain
Australia
Citisena
Battle to death as Britain braces for Luftwaffe assault
Attorney General Mr Hughes declares the looming German air onslaught will strike from bases in the Channel region and urges Australians to rally behind Churchill. He says Britain will fight to the bitter end, seeking all weapons of war and rapid production of aircraft munitions and armaments.
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Sydney
Germany
Britain
Basea
Belgium
Holland
Norway
Hughes
Aternus
Churchill
Australia
Mr. Hughes
Australians Wat and Watch Training for Final
Major-General Blamey issued an order praising Australian troops in Palestine and urging readiness for imminent action. He stressed camaraderie, rapid equipment delivery, and that Australians will be ready to strike together when called, despite wartime delays.
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Jerusalem
Bundy
Blamey
Palestine
Ani Pal
Germany
Australia
Mediterranean
Maline
Navy
Military Camp Contracts Move Forward in Bath Tamworth
The Interior Minister announced tenders for a large military camp at Bath Tamworth costing 1 942 pounds covering 359 buildings. Some sections must be ready within two weeks and all works within two months. Additional tenders were approved for a Cowra camp and a timber framed building at Richmond No 2 recruiting depot costing 54 467 pounds.
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Sydney
Bath
Tamworth
Cowra
Richmond
Lost mails announced for United Kingdom from Melbourne
The Post Department announced today that mails to the United Kingdom closing May 11 have been lost at Gea Melbourne.
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Gea
Melbourne
Fposo
United Kingdom
Surplus Reported After War Spending Adjustments
The Commonwealth closes 1939-40 with about £3 million surplus after transferring £9 million from excess revenue for war and defence. Treasurer Mr. Spender says £2 million will be proposed for war use, with total revenue war payments rising to £26.7 million. The surplus arises from buoyant customs and lagging loan fund commitments for 1940-41.
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Spender
Wich
Consolidated Revenue Fund
Petrol Rationing Rules Reach Australian Post Offices
The week ends with all post offices in Australia handling motor fuel rations for one million vehicle owners including boats farming and stationary engines. Penalties up to six months imprisonment or £1000 fine apply for false statements under National Securities Liquids Fuels Regulations. Kerosene will not be available for road users, reserved for farm use, and motor spirit buyers must hold non transferable ration tickets and present them to sellers.
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Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth
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