Jarabub under observation as British siege tightens
The report describes Australian reconnaissance near Cyrenaica noting Jarabub left over for later action. British forces close in after decisive fighting at Keren, with Italians mounting counterattacks and claims of several bombings in Africa.
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Jarabub
Cyrenaica
Abelia
Keren
Tres
Bri
Asny
Abyzwizda
Defendeor Alep Igcludy
Alpini
Bersaguer Grenalers
Jarabob
Jarebob
Cdr. Castanis
Ther Italien
Aftion Anh
Bastis
Créte
Aiso
Americans' Ships Sold to Washington
The Maritime Commission failed and allowed the sale of the 4614 floating fishing production plant Lansing to Australian firm W. R. Carpenter Overseas Shipping Ltd for US Canada Australia trade. The vessel is sixty one years old and to be reconditioned at a cost of 20000 dollars.
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Washington
Maritime
Lansing
W. R. Carpenter, Overseas Shipping Ltd
United States
Canada
Australia
Dutch Air Line Plans Faster Travel From Batavia
Major W. Versteegh of MUM announces on Java radio a possible transfer of Dutch airways operations from Batavia to a new terminal site. British Major Via comments on the move as the carrier contemplates revised routes and speeds amid wartime constraints.
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Batavia
Bunday
W. & Versteegh
MUM
Broadcasti Ng
Java Radio Today
ET Re
Majr
Battle for the Atlantic Deepens as American Aid Hinges War
The piece argues the Atlantic war marks Hitler’s last major gamble. German submarines long-range bombers and surface raiders widen attacks while Britain maintains imports and expanding aircraft production. It asserts U S aid will decide the war once delivered and that Germany and Italy are cut off from overseas war materials.
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Hitler
Atlantic
British Isles
Britain
Germany
Hindenburg Line
British
United States
British Mercantile Marine
Italy
The
America
Naval Ria
Fascist Leaders Die in Albania
London reports Signor Roberto Farinacci Mussolini minister killed in action in Albania near Tepelena while leading a Blackshirt battalion. Farinacci, 47, former Regime editor, served on the Fascist Grand Council and as Minister of State. Nicolo Giani, director of Fascist ideology, is also reported killed.
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London
Roberto Farinacci
Mussolini
Albania
Monastir
Niccol Giani
Japan seeks new type diplomats in six month training program
Tokyo reports say Japan’s Foreign Office will start a six month training course to forge diplomats with guts and national consciousness. The program includes fencing counter espionage meditation and diplomatic etiquette and ends the old school tie tradition under Foreign Minister Matsuoka.
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Tokyo
Nhowspaper
Asahi
Nichi Nichi
Matsuoka
Japan
Labour Pushes Child Endowment Scheme to July 1 Start
Labour members insist the Child Endowment Scheme take effect from July 1 and resist calls to delay. They argue the scheme could be financed from consolidated revenue and offers a counter to a prospective basic wage increase, while defending the government’s decision to proceed with legislation and keep Parliament in session until Easter.
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Labour
Labour Party
Country Party
Curtin
Increased Attendance at ACT Show Despite Bad Weather
Heavy rain and the strongest wind yet marked the ACT P and A Association show at Hall on Saturday yet attendance rose from prior years. Cars ringed the venue as spectators watched events including a Pomeranian display and flower sections judged by A C Beatt and others. Dr L W Nott opened the exhibition, praising the committee as Minister for Interior Senator Fall absent.
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A.C.T. P. and
A. Association
Hall
Canberra Show Highlights Wide Range of Competitions
The report lists judges and winners across horse, poultry, sheep, and pottery classes at the Canberra event. Notable names include J. Southwell, H. Boardman, and Mrs. T. Barber among many winners, with prizes in draught horses, dairy breeds, showmanship, and ornamental arts.
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Lee
J. T. Grabani
Canberra
Mra. R
O'Keefe
L. Lawless
Clem Bright
Mra. F. O. Southwell
Southwel
F. O
Southwell
Armistice Day Move To Make ACT Holiday
The ACT Returned Soldiers League discusses designating Armistice Day as a holiday at the 15th April Congress at Albert Hall. Henster H. B. Collett leads the meeting as War Service Homes and Repatriation Assistant Minister. A proposal would shift Armistice Day ceremonies to the Australian War Memorial site and invite relatives of deceased soldiers with concession fares.
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Australian Capital Territory
A.C.T
Returned Soldiers’ League
Albert Hall
Henster H. B. Collett
Congress
Parliament House
War Memorial
Commonwealth
Far West Concert Delights Canberra Audience at Albert Hall
The Far West Scheme concert at Albert Hall drew acclaim from Canberra patrons. Performers included Eileen Boyd, Houston Cox, Lionel Cecil, and Arthur Hemsley with Budden-Morris and Sophia Pergamatis among others. The highlight came from Boyd and Royston Cox in I Still Suita Me, with encores and fond applause for all artists. Supper followed hosted by the Canberra Committee under Mr. W. G. Woodger.
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Ald
Farwooth
Albert Hall
Canberra
Eileen Boyd
Houston Cox
Arthur Hemsley
Lionel Cecil
Budden-Morris
Sophia Pergamatis
Frances Swales
Mary White
Budden-Morrin
Lucia de Ie Ie
Cee
Birda
Royston Cox
Francesa Swaales Molinist
Rucitala
Sophia Pergamulls
Far West
W. G. Woodger
Jewish baiting escalates in Shanghai as Japanese press targets Jews
A Japanese Army newspaper in Shanghai accuses Jews of rigging markets and profiteering. It calls for turning Shanghai’s foreign concessions over to Japanese control, claiming this will redeem a dark era. The editorials label Jews as price manipulators harming the poor.
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Hanghat
Lee
Shanghai
China
Sinshun-peo
Europe
New Naval Strategy for Atlantic Shipping War
The article argues Britain must adapt naval strategy to the Atlantic shipping threat as German submarines and raiders press Britain’s supply lines. It notes sea-control alone won’t suffice and highlights American aid and Lend Lease as pivotal to meeting the shipping challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
America
A. J. Balfour
Admiralty
Fire tears through South Brisbane block injuring many
A late Sunday blaze in South Brisbane forces seventeen people including children from a building. A red cigarette allegedly sparked the flame, driving occupants to flee amid dense smoke and shouting. Fire crews contained the blaze with several belongings damaged.
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Brisbane
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