Evacuation of Greece by air and sea operations described
The Air Ministry states that aircraft played a major role in evacuating Greece, carrying thousands to safety. Bombers flying boats and fighters aided the withdrawal as RAF bases diminished. Crews prepared planes under fire while ships ferried troops and vital reconnaissance missions supported the moves.
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London
Air Ministry
Greece
Williston
Yugo Slavia
RAF
King Seler
Tse
Kopa
Mit
United States Enter War Urged By Haoter U H Leader
Dr Conant president of Haoter University urged immediate US entry into the war in a radio broadcast from Boston. He argued intelligent belief favors joining Allies and warned danger lies in the Atlantic. He said action should come soon to fight for freedom and win.
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Boston
Haoter University
Dr. Conant
England
Notien Tonight
United States
Conant
Britain
Atlantic
Jong
Meat Purveyors Inquiry Sought Into Profits
The Advisory Council discussed the Federal Meat Purveyors and adopted a motion urging the Minister for the Interior to have the Price Fixing Commissioner investigate wartime profits. Dr. L W Nott criticized the company’s structure and profits, noting 1500 shares controlled by ten individuals and a £740 subscribed capital with stated profits of 80S, calling for full inquiry into pricing and buying practices.
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Federal
Advisory
Federal Capital
L. W. Nott Calid
Federal Meat Purveyors
Moneylendine Company
Run Gragier
Nott
Pasume
Dr. Nott. Jr
Dr. Nott
Fr. Nott
Debate on Convoys vs Patrols in Wartime Policy
Analysis notes growing US support for convoys led by warships to Britain. Roosevelt Hull Knox Stark defend expanded patrols as steps toward broader policy, while naval experts argue convoys best meet wartime needs. Historical reference to 1917 convoy shift and ship counts.
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Wendell Willkie
Britain
United States
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Secretary For the Navy
Colonel Knox
Washington
Admiral Stark
Annual play night at Ue Canbarra High School
The Albert Hall hosted the annual play night with gymnastic displays and music directed by Mr. Hunt. Geoff Bain led in Queer Street and a cast including Harold Barnuets John Stokes Joy Linchim and Ray Knowles presented scenes from Les Miserables and The Round, ending with a crowd-pleasing concert reprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canbarra High School
Albert Hall
Ewaine Asda
Bill Hart
Liza
Edith
Geos
Harold Barnuets
Albert
John Stokes
Joe Smart
Ean
Ax Liza
Joy Lin
John Bhanston
Ray Percival
Hace
Poe
Bishop's
Gilverware
Ada
Victor Hugo
Ray Knowles
Jean Voljean
Tom Reeve
Beryl Yeend
Brice Smith
Bardia
Dorothy
Geoff Bain
Harold Gamuela
Joy Lineham
Ulmmeo
Wuirses
Personal vice regal visit to Adelaide by Lord Gowrie
Lord Gowrie the Governor General passed through Adelaide on his way to Canberra. Her Excellency Lady Gowrie attended the event accompanied by Miss Ivy Price at a Bush Book Club meeting in Sydney yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kixggueney
Lord Gowrie
Adelaide
Canberra
Lady Gowrie
Misa Ivie Price
Sydney
Weather Report for Canberra’s Early Monday Observations
The barometer stood at 30.54 inches at 4 am and 30.80 inches at 3 pm, with temperatures ranging from 30 to 63 degrees. Winds reached a maximum of 11 mph, and grass surface readings were about 24.4 degrees.
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Canberra
Wim
Canberra four defeated and Bendigo match results
The Canberra four were defeated by Werriworth 1 to 34 and lost to Bendigo 23 to 30 in a tourney at Bea Lake. Brackenrey and a local partner won the Bea Lake event.
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Bendigo
Canberra
Werriworth
Bea Lake
Brackenrey
Hitler Speech Repeats Obsessions Amid War Confidence
The article analyzes Hitler’s Berlin Reichstag speech noting obsession with 1918 fear, German might, and Churchill hate. It cites fear of Britain under Churchill, asserts American arms won’t bring 1918, and predicts 1941 as Germany’s great year while condemning Balkan losses as Austrian.
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Germany
Berlin
Reichstag
Hitler
Churchill
Britain
England
New Spain
Baldwin
Ihs
United States
Europe
Balkan
Casualty List From Melbourne War Service Report
The minister for the army releases a casualty list listing Killed in Action Cpl W D Jeffery Waratah A/Cpl R A Morriser Elizabeth Bay Died of Wounds Pte L G O Leate Chatswood Pte M McHenry Alexandria Pte H E Williamson Concord West Believed Prisoner of War Gar P A Wetra Singleton and others Missing G A Baker Delegate River Wounded in Action Pte J F Currie Paddington Lt G I Vincent Canberra with several other named soldiers.
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W. D. Jeffery
Waratah
Cpl
R. A. Morriser
Elizabeth Bay
GO. Leate
Chatswood
M. McHenry
Alexandria
H. E. Williamson
Concord West
P. A. Wetra
Singleton
R. Bicknell
Peteraham
C. J. Galvin
Tralee
R. L. Gill
Petersham
H. E. Hodder
Newtown
R. Jones
Teven
R. H. McIntosh
Moree
R. Pope
Mortdale
J. W. Reddon
Orange
H. G. Reynolds
Grafton
A. G. Turner
Coff's Harbour
J. F. Currie
Paddington
G. Porter
Lower Qipplly
G. 1 Vincent
Canberra
A. J. Baker
Delegate River
Canberra gunner missing and Lieutenant Vincent wounded
Canberra residents learn that James Brill a member of the 3rd anti tank artillery and ALF is missing believed captured. He attended Telopea Park School and Canberra High School and worked at the Government Printing Office before enlisting. Also named is Lieut George D. Vincent of Canberra wounded in action with the 8/11th Battalion Sixth Division, previously employed at the Customs Department.
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Mtr
Amet Mra. L. Beith
Gbimith
James
ALF
Jamne Brill
Canberra
Telopea Park School
Government Printing Office
Eastern Suburbs
Ales
Sydney
Une Stletciel
Bombala Amt Young
Vincent
George D. Vincent
Customs Department
Ae Lea
Gri
Y W C A War Time Work Outlined At Canberra Rotary
Miss V Gaetjens Canberra YWCA secretary outlined wartime YWCA efforts in Australia and overseas. Sydney YWCA hosted 500 to 1000 men weekly with 300 dance tickets, Canberra facilities supported forces in Canberra weekends, war comfort projects included knitting and pinning wheels. Overseas, YWCA relief and hostels for nurses operated in the Middle East with Indian and ANZ support.
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Rotary Club of
Canberra
Y.W.C.A
V. Gaetjens
Australia
Oversas
W.C.A
Sydney
V.W.C.A. Cversas
Milas Gaetjens
Deir
Clubs
Yorkshire
Bootland
Middle East
New Zealand
War effort speech sparks debate in Griffith
In Griffith Monday, Colonel Brunner and Mr Mair rebut Labour accusations. They defend wartime policy and deny pro-war propaganda claims while urging Labour to decide on war administration matters rather than political tactics. The exchange centers on national government ideas and executive war powers.
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Griffith
Country Party
Brunner
Mair
Colonel Bruxner
Labour Shouk
Earle Pege
Follhaw
Horgan
Evatt
Beasley
Labour
Earle Page
Senator Foll
War Council
Labour Party
RAF Activity Review in Greece During Evacuation
The report covers the RAF role in evacuating Imperial Forces from Greece and traces air operations back to October with the arrival of British squadrons. It notes RAF raids after Italy's invasion, targeted strikes on enemy ports and airfields, and claims a British fighter squadron arriving in November accounted for over one Italian and German aircraft before departing Greece.
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London
H.A.F
Greece
A.F
Italy
RUA
Aii
Menzies Begins Return Journey From London Amid Security
Australian Prime Minister A. G. Menzies departed London for the return to Australia via the United States and Canada, arriving in Lisbon. Police kept the movement low profile while British officials and journalists observed, and The Times notes his speeches bolster wartime unity and imperial resolve.
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London
A. G. Menzies
Australa
United States
Canada
Lisbon
Weil
Publc
Mr. Menzies
Australia House
Bruce
Lord Beaverbrook
Sothers
Lord Cranbourne
John Andreson
Archibald
Mr. Winant
Menzies
Sheddon
Times
Minister Defends War Effort Against Inefficiency
In Sydney the Minister for Supply Senator Mc Bride rebutted claims by Dr Evatt and Mr Beasley that administration hindered Australia’s war effort. He said the nation should be proud and munitions experts from Britain praised the range and quality of items made. He promised steps to boost production.
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Sydney
Dr. Evatt
Beasley
Advisory War Council
Senator McBride
Australia
Britain
McBride
Evatt
St Johns Centenary Conversazione Planned in Barton
During Centenary Week St Johns Church sets aside to night for a Canberra themed conversazione in the Masonic Hall Barton. Bishop of Goulburn Dr Burgmann Diocesan Commissioner Rev Canon Cook and Registrar Mr Ransom Wyatt will speak on Canberra past present and future. The Bishop will discuss the future and Canon Cook the prevention while Mr Wyatt shares Canberra’s bygone years and St Johns history. Last night Dr Burgmann led a Confirmation Service at St Johns.
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St. John's Church
Masonic Hall
Barton
Goulburn
Burgmann
Canon Cook
Ransom Wyatt
Canberra
St. John's
Burgmann Offici
Stohn
Sweden Will Defend Her Independence
A Stockholm dispatch to Vichy reports Dr Guenther said Sweden will defend its freedom and independence in domestic and foreign policy. The source notes circles discuss Sweden’s stance amid current tensions.
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Sweden
Vichy
Stockholm
Uniform Taxation Push Not On Canberra Conference Agenda
Acting Prime Minister Mr. Fadden said the proposed uniform system of Commonwealth and State taxation will not be discussed at the Canberra conference opening tomorrow. He noted the issue is policy and to be considered by Commonwealth and State Ministers at the next Premiers conference.
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Sydney
Commonwealth and
State Taxations Commissioners
Canberra
Fadden
Commonwealth
Britain vows firm action over Iraqi unrest and Axis risk
Britain signals strict measures against Iraq as unrest disrupts British troop movements. Analysts warn Germany and Italy may exploit the chaos while Rashid Ali’s pro Axis role raises tensions. Britain assesses troop transit obligations under the Anglo Iraqi Treaty and the risk of broader Axis involvement.
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Germany
Italy
Iraq
Rashid al
Axis
Britain
Ald Ax
Rashid
Alrgady
Rashid AW Tae
Axis Elp
Turkey
Syria
Devasion
Commantecaon
Aegean
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