German Troop Movements and Diplomatic Shifts Amid Frontier Tensions
Dispatches indicate up to 450000 German troops in Bulgaria and Romania edging toward the Greek frontier. British Foreign Minister Eden’s visit influences Blavis, amid a broader hopeful mood from Allied air activity. Sir Stafford left Ankara for Moscow after Eden’s Athens meetings.
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Non-British Jews seek army role in Empire defense
The New South Wales State Council urged the acting prime minister to allow non British Jews to form a Jewish unit in the Empire armed forces for Palestine defense or other service. They argued Jews in Britain and the Dominions could serve, but many Jews abroad could not enlist, a manpower pool crucial against Nazism.
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London
Britain
Appeal for National Unity in Wartime Policy
The Premier told an Oatley meeting that the State Government will focus on administration and aiding the war effort. He urged all parties to work together for victory and stressed unity during the crisis.
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Sydney
Mir. Mair
Oatley
Accountants Voluntary Service Supports Defense Efforts
Two thousand four hundred members from five Institutes of Accountants volunteer for Australia’s defense services. President T Pinner notes their work spans army and air force duties, with NLASW Division head A Chen Ross confirming wartime gains for the institutes.
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Greeks Prepare for Battle Amid Axis Movements Near Sofia
Reports from Sofia describe German staff arrivals and Bulgarian diplomacy as Britain-Era tensions rise. Movements include German detachments near the frontier, alleged attacks and a march into Bulgaria framed as security measures.
Parliament Ratifies Pact On German Troop Entry
The Bulgarian Premier told Parliament Germany sought consent to send troops to Bulgaria to help maintain peace in the Balkans. Berlin claims the move preserves Bulgaria’s peaceful policy and is a reaction to British pressure aimed at inciting Turkey, with Bulgarian government consent.
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Turkey Signals Willingness to Allow Allied Use of Territory
Ankara based correspondent reports Turkish officials ready to take necessary precautions and permit British forces to deploy on Turkish soil. Turkish press notes imply neutrality has been abandoned and a stance shift follows international events.
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Gales Hit Melbourne and Victoria Cause Widespread Damage
Severe gales tore through Melbourne and Victoria on Monday with winds near 60 miles an hour. The fruit growing regions suffered the most with extensive damage while many northern districts reported over two inches of rain.
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Bombardment and air raids target Brest docks and airstrip
Bomber actions hit the Brest docks where a Hipper class cruiser lay berthed. Kite tacks pressed on aerodrome rim occupied territory. Two British aircraft were reported missing from all operations.
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Africans Praise War Effort Sent to South Africa Leader
Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden announced a message of congratulations to General Smuts of South Africa. Australia learned with interest of South Africa's exploits in North and East Africa and praised the forces and inspiring leadership displayed by the Dominion.
Axis friction grows after exposure of war plans
The Times reports recriminations between Japan and Germany over an official rebuke of M Matsuoka for revealing Axis war plans. The act is said to have impaired the value of the Three Party Pact in the fight against the democracies.
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Australians Down German Bomber Over Benghazi
Melbourne reports a German Junkers bomber shot down by Australian fighters over Benghazi. Two German crew members were killed and two wounded. Since initial sights, eight German planes have been accounted for by Australian forces.
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Benghasi
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France Cedes Territory to Thailand Amid Indo China Talks
Telegrams from Tokyo report Vichy accepts Japanese terms for ceding Laos and Cambodia to Thailand amid the Indo China crisis. French officials in Hanoi dispute official news while preparations continue. Australia’s Menzies urges caution against Pacific conflict.
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M. Matsuoka
Inde-Caine
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Thailand
Third Secretary Added to U.S. Legation Staff
The Australian Legation in Washington increases its staff as duties rise. The department appoints a third secretary, joining Minister A. G. Santo and a first secretary, with McMillan, aged 27, noted for his rapid rise after a strong academic record. The new appointee will depart for America soon.
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Italians die in Albania clash and munitions dump blast
A Greek communique reports Italian forces damaged at multiple northern Albanian points. It states a public safety incident destroyed an Italian munitions dump and notes Italian forces were hit by a sudden incident at Moritzmandals Prevess amid ongoing hostilities.
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Country Party to Discuss Leadership Next Week
The minister in charge of External Territories Mr Collins predicted Mr Fadden would soon be elected leader of the Federal Parliamentary Country Party without opposition. A party meeting in Canberra on March 13 will formalise leadership considerations with a final decision expected before Parliament meets.
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Collins
Fadden
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Canberra
Corser
Fedden
Anthony
New Zealand
Abbeo Heegh Company Charged Over Lightweight Tread
The Minister for Justice Mr Treatt stated the charge concerns possession of lightweight tread by the Abbeo Heegh Company not that they supplied it to the military. The war weight issue remains under departmental review for adequacy and propriety.
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