Russia and Germany drift toward broader war in Europe
The piece argues the Russo German pact collapse deepens conflict, portrays Russia as a former ally turned predator, and weighs how Germany’s eastward push could alter Britain’s position. It contends Russia’s intentions are unclear, warns of a German attempt to force peace, and notes British air power as a counter to German gains.
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Poland
Germany
Russia
Hitler
Baltic States
Finland
Rumania
Japan
Turkey
Orld
Gerly
Europe
Britain
Petrol ration for drive yourself cars explained
The government outlines a petrol allowance policy for drive yourself cars. Drive yourself vehicles receive 6 percent of the March 31 ration, with changes to align private and public fuel access. Proprietors must return licenses to Fuel Boards for new ration issuance. noncompliant owners would be cut off from July. Senator McBrite notes plans to adjust the scheme to keep self drive cars out of preferred private-use lists.
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Benatar McBrite
McBrite
Tea Oor
State Board
Ube Loance
Dairy Produce Export Problems Discussed in Canberra
The Agricultural Council will discuss dairy export issues including milk and condensed milk at its Canberra meeting. Sir Earle Page, Minister for Commerce, said the Dairy Committee met in Sydney to discuss plans and noted strong housewives’ response to the campaign. Page will make a statement in Parliament next week.
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Agricultural Council
Earle Page
Sydney
Shell annexes to be built in South Australia for shells
Fort Tirly and Whyglie in South Australia will host a forging and winning plant for explosive shells. The forging plant has arrived in Australia and a locally manufactured machining plant will handle the finishing work.
Cabinet British System May Be Copied In Australia
The Prime Minister said Parliament would consider amending legislation to reorganize the ministry. He expects swift passage and hints at adopting an English cabinet model with full ministers and under secretaries to handle routine duties. Labour opposition may arise over ministerial structure and personnel allocations.
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Menglea
Menzies
Bih
Labour
Tila
Mensies
Country Party
Lader
Fadden
Petrol Supplies Rapid Development In Australia
The Minister for Supply and Development Benatar McBride announced Australia is piping petrol 32 miles from Glen Davis to Newnes Junction NSW. He outlined plans to expand power alcohol and benzole production using sugar and wheat, aiming for 26 million gallons of motor spirit annually, plus producer gas incentives and a target of 10,000 producers to save fuel.
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Benatar McBride
Glen Davis
Newnes Junction
New South Wales
Australia
Queensland
Victoria
Power Alcohol Committee
South Australia
McBride
Atles
NED Galona
Wear
Increase in Tea Prices Sanctioned
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Professor Conant announces a Monday start for a penny o Tb 68 rise in wholesale and retail tea prices due to higher landed cost. The increase lifts prices above pre war levels, based on average landed costs of leading importers, with merchants not gaining prewar margins.
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Cormonwealth
Professor Conlant
Overseia
Profeso, Coplans
Germany declares war on Russia amid global tension
The report relays Hitler's proclamation and Allied reactions as Germany commits forces to oppose Russia. It notes comments by Australia’s Navy Minister Hughes and Prime Minister Menzies, warning of broader impacts in Britain Japan and the Pacific, and cites the British Opposition Leader Curtin on treaty breaches and wartime unity.
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W. M. Hughes
Germany
Russia
Britain
Pacific
Balin
Middle West
Rew
Japan
Hughes
Intea
Australia
Tt Io
Vladivostock
Tokyo
Yokohama
J. B. Miles
Communist Party
Ger
Mr. Menzies
Hitler
Ree
Turkey
Napoleon
Mr. Curtin
British Commonwealth
U.S
Molotov Says Soviet Hit by Germany Was Unprovoked
Molotov broadcasting from Moscow said Stalin instructed him to declare that Germany attacked at 1 a.m. without warning across many places. He accused Germany of aggression and vowed Soviet forces would drive Germans from the country. He urged workers engineers and women to show discipline and conquer the enemy.
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Germany
Wea
Kiev
Hitler
Mapoleon
M. Molotov
Finnish Labour Urges Neutrality Policy Resolution
The Finnish Labour movement pushes a resolution calling for Finland to remain outside entanglements and uphold neutrality. The premier informs a Labour delegation that the proposal will be given serious consideration.
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Serence of
Orpanisaane Ie
Finland
Storage drives oil rationing debate in Australia
Responding to criticism that petrol rationing in Australia was stricter than Britain, Prime Minister Menzies said the government acted on storage difficulties. He claimed the move was necessary and Australia must handle its own problem.
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Australia
Britain
Menzies
Aury Cage
Drink More Wine Campaign Financed by Levy on Grapes
A levy of 2/6 a ton on process grapes will fund the Drink More Wine publicity drive. Producers pay one third or tenpence, winemakers two thirds. The campaign is expected to cost about £20,000, with Treasury finance if proceeds permit. Agricultural Conference next week will discuss wine industry problems.
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Treasury
Market Garden for Darwin Troops
A market garden is proposed on the Adelaide River in the Northern Territory to supply fresh vegetables to troops in Darwin. The project is experimental and may expand personnel to as many as 48 men later.
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Adelaide River
Northern Territory
Darwin
Governor General and Lady Gowrie Attend Divine Service
Their Excellencies the Governor General and the Lady Gowrie attended Divine Service at St John the Baptist Clerh Canberra yesterday morning.
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Lady Gowrie
St. John the Baptist Clerch
Canberra
Yeater
Officials foresee war as Nazi and Soviet clash unfolds
United States officials warn that conflict between Germany and Russia is likely, with leaders like Bunetor George and Senator Pepper predicting hard battles ahead. Former ambassador Trongph Davies says Russia will resist fiercely and that a German drive could threaten Europe and even distant coasts. Lindbergh urged caution while commenting on the German Russian pact.
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Washington
Fernany
Russia
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Bunetor George
Trongph Davies
United States
Ambbassador
Ruessia
Roosevelt vows follow up protest after Robin Moor sinking
President Roosevelt denounces the German sinking of the U S freighter Robin Moor as a blatant act of piracy. He tells Congress the United States will not yield aid and calls the act outrageous and indefensible as it targets civilians at sea.
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Roosevelt
Robin Moor
Washington
Messares
Germany
U.S
Congress
Preal-dent Roosevelt
United States
One Day Strike Debated by Sydney Engineers
In Sydney a mass meeting at Town Hall debated a general strike by engineers over wage increases and improved conditions. The union viewed arbitration as possible while considering a citywide strike if demands were not met by the Metal Trades Employers Federation.
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Agen
Syunby
Amalygama
Aistrade
Viewan Society of Engineers
Metal Trades Employers Federation
Awrang
Dle
Italian Consulates Closed in U S
President Roosevelt ordered all Italian consulates closed and all consular officers removed from American territory before July 15. The move mirrors prior actions against German consulates and reciprocal measures by Germany and Italy in Europe. Sumner Welles said arrangements were made for the return of all consular officials to their home countries.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Germany
Europe
Sumner Welles
Italy
Prime Minister Studies Campaigns
New Zealand Prime Minister Mr Fraser said Crete campaign questions should face weaknesses and be avoided in future. He plans to meet Mr Churchill and top staff for a proper perspective after reviewing British press reports.
Henry Ford Signs Pact with United Auto Workers Union
Henry Ford has for the first time recognized a trade union by signing a contract with the United Automobile Workers Union. The accord covers wage increases matching top industry pay and a mechanism to redress grievances for all employees.
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Henry Ford
Washington
United Automobile Workers Union
CLO
Germany Moves East In Strong War Advance
The article portrays a key shift as German forces push into Russia, framing it as decisive and purposeful. It notes Germany engineered the crisis to push the war toward a broader European surge and highlights Allied support from Britain and America as crucial to sustaining resistance.
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Russia
Germany
Eus
Britain
America
No Peace in 1941 Germany Seek Victory Before End of Year
The article argues Germany aims for a decision before 1941 ends but failed. It discusses enlarging territory amid blockades and possible invasion theories against Britain. It notes diversions to the Balkans and Far East as strategic preludes and mentions Japanese press influence.
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Germany
Hitler
Britain
Ireland
Scotland
England
Doinbeck
Austin
Low Countries
Germain Urwoye
Balkans
Europe
Sa Taentatore
Japanese Fears on German Threat and Far East Stability
Japanese editors warn that German aggression could affect Asia and threaten Far East balance. They doubt Germany would spare resources and fear Berlin's victory might curb Japanese expansion despite deteriorating western ties.
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Tokyo
Germany
Japan
Asia
Britain
Roosevelt Warns Germany Aims at World Domination
President Roosevelt condemns German policies and terror tactics and warns that the sinking of the Robin Moor signals Nazi intent to intimidate the United States and force nonresistance on world conquest while promising full compensation for losses. He says no American ship is immune on the seas.
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German Reich
United States
Reich
Germany
Seven Seas
Britain
Robin Moor
Canberra ALP condemns internment and backs the right to strike
The Canberra branch of the ALP resolved to oppose internment without open court trials and protect civil liberties. It also defended the right to strike as a working class right and urged opposition to government plans to declare strikes illegal and to empower courts to seize union funds. A three member committee will meet opposition leaders to convey these resolutions.
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Al.p
Lonbtain
Lege
Mr. Curtin
Labour
Bensate
Sensor Collings
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