First Lord of Admiralty Oversees Naval War Room Duties
The article profiles the First Lord of the Admiralty as a vigilant, always-on leader who runs the Admiralty from a central desk, coordinating operations across the Mediterranean and Atlantic. It notes his role with allied navies and the need to balance convoys, ports, dockyards, and coordination with air and transport ministries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AW ‘Alexander
Hla
Mig
Benlmeas
Co-Operative
Britain
Firat
Mary's
Coeat
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Near East
East Africa
Iniiea
Atlantic
New Riparia
Re Sey Oeen
Ministry of
Air Force
Ministry of Transport
Iast
Polah
Casualty List Highlights Names From Melbourne Roll
A.L.F. casualty list from Melbourne lists Private H. L. Black of Dubbo killed in action and Private A Hopkina noted as missing. The fragmentary entry also mentions an infantre Queanbeysn, suggesting damaged OCR text.
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Melbourne
ALF
H. L. Black
Infantry
Dubbo
Hopkina
Queanbeysn, Ie
Weather notes for Canberra amid erratic figures
The report lists barometer readings of 29.04 inches at 4 am and 29.2 inches at 3 pm. Temperature data is garbled with several digits unreadable, but indicates a high around 71 degrees and a low near 40. Wind directions shift from WNW to noon, with a maximum speed near 27 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
W.N
Australia Faces Pacific Crisis Leaders Rally Behind Nation
A union of Australian leaders from parties backs a resolute stance in the Pacific amid war, criticizing Menzies for premature judgments while affirming loyalty to war leadership and unity. The piece notes Japan’s alignment with Germany and Italy and calls for strong domestic cooperation without dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astralia
Pacific
Jeng
Autumn Show Promotes Red Cross Fund Stall at Exhibition
Canberra Horticultural SocietyMoves to feature a large Red Cross fundraiser stall at the Autumn Exhibition this Saturday. Col H E Jones urges donations of flowers fruit and vegetables for sale during the event. Judging of the Gowrie Vegetable Garden Competition completed with improved yields. entries may be delivered to specified addresses.
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Horticultural Society of
Canberra
Red Cross
Col
H. E. Jones
Council of the Society
Lon Gowrie
William Clemena
Mesaras H. Hill
FL Warren
J. W. McKinstry
Kingston
E. C. Harria and
Doctor in Gaol. Sydney. Bail application in murder case
In Sydney on Wednesday the doctor Franklin Richards of Macquaris Street appeared at Long Bay Gaol charged with murdering Winifred Pretorim O’Brien. Bail was applied for by Jupiter Maxwell with Mir. Dovey KC. Evidence was heard and the case adjourned to next Tuesday. Allegations of illegal operation were denied by Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Long Bay
Franklin
Christian Richards
Macquaris Street
Winifred
Pretorim
Obrien
Jupiter Maxwell
Mir
Dovey
K.C
Gare
Richards
Por Rastt
Raiders Over England Battles End in London and Wales
British air defences report limited enemy activity with raids over London and Wales. Coastal reconnaissance notes 12 enemy aircraft at Guipavas near Brest while one Me109 was shot down. Fire crews extinguished incendiaries and anti-aircraft guns defended the south coast.
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London
Thames
Wales
England
Air Ministry
Brittany
Guipavas
Brest
Berlin Claim LONDON Bombers Hit West Coast Harbour
An official Berlin agency says heavy German bombers attacked military targets in a west coast English harbour since early evening. Returning crews report numerous extensive fires and damage.
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Berlin
London
England
Governors General and Lady Gowrie Travel by Train
Their Excellencies the Governor General and the Lady Gowrie journeyed by train to Sydney yesterday evening, traveling in official state capacity and accompanied by a party from the viceregal entourage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor- Oeneral
Lady Gowrie Jeff
Canberra
Sydney
Yasterday Levening
Japanese Ambassador Seeks Narrow War Scope in Talks with Churchill
Shigemitsu met Churchill for a second time in a fortnight. Japan reportedly said it does not aim to challenge British interests or widen the war to the Far East. Matsuoka’s Diet remarks on immigration policy were cited via a British memorandum response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shigemitsu
Churchill
Japan
Far East
Matsuoka
Oceania
Greek Day Canberra Appeal Plans Greek National Day
Canberra Greek Day Appeal meets under Mr C B Daley to promote events in Canberra for March 25 at Albert Hall. Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden may attend and a Greek flag will be presented to the Prime Minister. Activities include stalls, a chocolate wheel, bridge party, musical evening, and fundraising drives with many donations noted.
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A.C.T
Canberra
Boy Scouts of
Phil Furley
Kingston
Burns Club
Misa Burilda Millett
Lane Poole
Sydney
K. Casaidy
K. ‘Camsidy
Manuka
J. H. Notaraa
J. Idly
City
Bracegirdle
Rural producers plan meeting on rural industry burdens
Amang and other rural producers in the Australian Capital Territory plan a meeting at Hotel Kingston tomorrow at 8 p m convened by Dr Le W Nott to form an association. They seek to unite wheat growers poultry breeders and other rural interests under new representations to ease burdens created by the National Security Regulations and the Fruit Acquisition Scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Capital Territory
Cancer
Wit
H Wiew
Hotel Kingston
le W. Nott
Oichardiste
Sei
Eapadeds
Menzies Pacific Speech Stirring Australian Debate
Sydney reports that Mr Menzies' London speech on the Pacific unsettled Labour ranks and prompted calls for an official version. Beasley and Curtin urge frank policy, while Tokyo notes alignment with Canberra views. War Council wary amid Lease and Lend debate and tensions with Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasley
Menghs
United States
Pacific
Senate
Mengles
London
Labour
Labour Party
Mr. Curtin
Australia
Curtin
War Council
White Coud
Mr. Mensies
Tokyo
Japan
Menzies
Kawai
Canberra
Sydney
Navy
W. M. Hughes
Hughes
M.P
Presa
Advisory War Council
Major General Iven MacKay Receives Knighted Honours in Australia
Australia congratulates Major General Ivan MacKay on his knighthood for leadership in the ALF Middle East operations. The report lists other honours for Allied leaders, noting his role at Bardia Tobruk and his mechanised warfare innovations.
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London
Turasay
Iven MacKay
Middle East
Andrew Cunningham
Air Archibald Wavell
Arthur Longmore
Bath
O'Connor
The
Caillahan
Henry Maitland Wilson
Beresford Peirac
Michael Creagh
Australia
Weydney
Ivan MacKay
C.M.G
D.B.C
V.D
ALF
Bardia
Mackay
Grafton
Newington College
Sydney University
Qallinoll
Niest
Lone Pine
Bartia
Tobruk
D.C
Melbourne
K.B.E
A.L
Libya
Bpender
Bturdee
Alsc
Air Mail Delays Across Batavia to Sydney Routes
In Batavia Dutch air services faced mail chaos as thousands of Australian troops in the Middle East sent letters via Lydda. Flights to Singapore and Sydney were disrupted with bags left behind and limited coordination between Australian and East Indies post offices.
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Batavia
Middle East
K.lm
Lydda
Singapore
Air Line
Batsvia
Sydney
East Indies
Kn.liam
Batayl
Rydney
Austra- Non
East Telespos
Bysney
Kn.ilism
Bydney
War Day by Day Soviet Protest Kept Quiet
The report outlines uncertain Soviet stance on Bulgaria and Romania during early 1941. It notes no official Bulgarian resistance to German occupation and hints at Russian attempts to avoid direct war with Germany. Indicators mention a Russian army unit sent toward Sofia and limited public statements.
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Bul
Bulgaria
Russia
Io Raye Basen
Sofia
Germime
Teducate
Moscow
Germany
Poly
Russa
Rumania
Turkey’s Likely Moves in Response to German Assurances
The article weighs Turkey’s possible intervention in the Balkans as German envoys press for restraint. It cites plans to limit actions to Bulgaria or Salonika, avoids direct clash, and notes risks of Turkish actions provoking German forces in Romania. Assurances may aim to deter Turkey while keeping a foil against German designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Germany
Bulgaria
Moat
Ra'onika
Wer
Macedonia
Aegean
Bilgaria
Struma
Lne
Sofa
Romania
Hitler
Abe
Navarantea
Baleari
Cerning
Basic Wage Rise Talks Stir Advisory War Council
A.C URIT outlines aims to raise the basic wage through the Advisory War Council. Arbitration Court has 44 union applications, with the Emergency Committee pressing for an all‑inclusive Labour Advisory Committee. A decision is expected tomorrow.
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Melbourne
A.curit
Advisory War Council
J Arbitration Court
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