State Election Progress Figures Show Labour Early Lead
Latest alert figures from Sydney polling indicate Labour at 56 seats in the new Parliament. Unofficial counts suggest Hawkesbury and Lane Cove contests lean toward their incumbents with margins around hundreds of votes, while several seats including Dubbo Monaro and Monaro show mixed results and fluctuating tallies.
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Rydney
Labour
Al.p
Dickson
Hawkesbury
Fits- Agmons
Lane Cove
State Cabinet to be elected and named this week end
Sydney report says the new State Cabinet will likely be elected and announced before the weekend. The Labour Caucus meets Friday with expected long discussion on feelings and portfolios for over 50 members before Mr McKell finalizes selections and submits names to the Governor.
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Sydney
Labour
McKell
Canberra Victoria League seeks funds for mobile canteen drive
The Canberra Victoria League plans a drive to buy a mobile canteen for use in bombed British cities. They seek cooperation of all Canberra women and have arranged a fog bridge and card night at Hotel Canberra next Thursday to raise funds.
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Britain
Canberra Victoria League
Bosra
All Woman of
Canberra
Cabinet gives no report after full meeting
Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden said there was nothing to report at the end of the cabinet meeting. No decisions or announcements were made and ministers did not present any new items.
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Sydney
Mr. Fadden
Relapse of Accident Victim Miss Norma Holmes
Norma Holmes an 18 year old hospitalized at Canberra Hospital since three weeks ago suffered a relapse late Tuesday night. She was knocked from a bicycle by a motor car near the Alagne School three weeks ago and remains in a serious condition.
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Norma Holmes
Canberra
Mimn Holmes
Mim Holmes
Alagne
Mr FG Kumm Arrives at Government House Canberra
Mr FG Kumm has arrived at Government House in Canberra for a formal visit. The event marks a ceremonial engagement with the Australian capital's official residence.
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FG Kumm
Government House
Canberra
Weather Summary for Canberra and Nearby Region
The report shows barometric readings at 9 AM and 3 PM with 90.13 inches noted. Temperatures ranged from 46 degrees in the morning to 56 degrees in the afternoon with a maximum wind velocity of 8 mph around 2 30 PM and a light breeze recorded.
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Canberra
The Muscovian Riddle in British Policy
An analysis argues that Russia follows hard headed materialism and seeks benefits in negotiation, with Britain failing to gain a clear understanding. It notes Russia’s mixed signals with Germany and Japan, pressure on Finland and Poland, and the aim to free enslaved peoples while avoiding concessions without pay.
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Kremlin
St. Petersburg
Britain
Japan
Russia
Germany
Moscow
Baltic
Finland
Rumania
Poland
Scandinavian
Balkans
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Turkey
Scandinavia
Sweden
Far East
Iraq
War Loan appeal underscores Australian airmen prowess
The Minister for Air urged national support for the War Loan, praising Australian airmen for their skill, gallantry, and fighting spirit shown in numerous air encounters. He argued these records prove our men are personally superior to the enemy and deserve public backing.
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Sydney
Air
Atr
McEwen
Advertisement Caption Sparks Debate in Commonwealth Labour
Members condemned an advertisement in the Press showing the acting Prime Minister and Mr Curtin with a wartime plea. They plan to contact Mr Curtin when he arrives in Sydney. Senator Fall said the ad was part of a broader campaign to boost the war effort and would run in all states.
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Sydney
Commonwealth Labour
Fadden
Labour Party
Mr. Curtin
Curtin
Inf
Senator Fall
England
Hess
Nagi Party
Defence Training Exchange of Officers Reported
Minister for Air Mr McEwen announced a large scale exchange of Army and Air Force officers to give home defence forces battle experience. Airmen will be posted to the Middle East and to the Empire Air Training Scheme, with the Army also continuing officer exchanges.
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Bydney
McEwen
RAAF
Australia
Sp Nder
Photographs Show Readers of Two Great Parties
The article notes photographs of readers from the Go vernment and Labour Party. It quotes a minister praising the appeal as a breast? deal to stimulate the war effort and foster mnity among the people.
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Labour Party
War Loan Subscribed In Sydney As Target Nears
Sydney officials today announced that the £35,000,000 War and Works loan will close on Monday next and that the full amount sought has nearly been subscribed. Officials expressed confidence the target will be met as public support remains strong.
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Sydney
Joan
Shortage Labour Dilution Plan Covers Three Trades
Government authorises dilution of labour in engineering, bootmaking, and other trades to meet wartime shortages. Added labour will be drawn from a state and central register with protections for recognised tradesmen. Trainees will be paid wages and commit to service. existing workers may be reassigned if necessary.
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Department of Labour and National Service
Commonwealth
Tradeamen
Oil search engages American expert for Lakes Entrance output
Government advisers aim to boost Lakes Entrance production by hiring an American oil expert with low pressure experience. Senator Fall announced the Australian Minister in Washington secured a suitable engineer. Earlier estimates ranged to 150.9 million gallons, with current projections about 40 million gallons of heavy lubricating crude.
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Lakes Entrance
Interior
Fall
Washington
Casey
Tobacco Board Meets to Plan Australian Leaf Marketing
The Tobacco Board held its first in camera meeting to arrange this season's leaf marketing. It set Brisbane Melbourne and Canberra as Board centers and discussed licensed brokers appraisers and flea control measures for the crop.
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Sydney
Tobacco Board
Brisbane
Melbourne
Canberra
Flight of Hess Defection Shocks International Press
The text reports Hess’s defection from the Nazi party and his reception in Spain and abroad. It notes attendees across Spain, media prominence in Spanish newspapers, and British and German coverage. A Berlin spokesman doubts total insanity, citing wounds from the last war and claims Hess was able, though delusional at times.
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Spain
Mbw
Scession
Ana Mans
United Press
Berlin
Heas
Henn
Germany
Fantastic Episode in History in the News Open Thread
LONOGON reports in a Baily Mail style voice that News and imagination must counter a dreaded undranmed of situation. The Times notes Hess’s arrival and Goebbels propaganda challenges while the British see overtones of a plant and shifting German unity.
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Lonogon
Goebbela
Ward Price
Baily Mail
Mal
Hess
Goebbels
Henn
German Derision Over Hess Mental State and Peace Propaganda
The German radio assessed Rudolf Hess as suffering from hallucinations and influenced by magicians and others to pursue a peace offer with Britain. The Nazi party regrets his fatal step and says it will not alter the war, which continues until Britain is overthrown or accepts peace.
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Hiller
Germany
Ian
Eingland
Heras
Nasi Party
Dutch Admiral urges naval co operation in Allied war effort
Dutch Admiral C E Herich, commander of the Netherlands East Indies forces, urged stronger naval cooperation to aid the Allied cause. He warned the tide could turn but called for guarding mercantile shipping in the Indian and Pacific Oceans and conserving dollars and shipping space for armament purchases.
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Batavia
Java
C. E. Helrich
Netherlands East Indies
Indian
Pacific
East Indies
South-West Pacific
Australia
Civil Rising Forecast in Germany
At a Broadcasters' Convention in Washington the Vice-President Wallace predicted soon a civilised Germany would rise against Hitler and said the United States would back anti-Nazi efforts at home and abroad.
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Germany
Washington
Tues
Wallace
Broadcasters’ Convention
Hitler
America
Sentenced to death in Maitland murder case
Joseph Charnock, 64, was sentenced to death at the Criminal Court after being found guilty of killing Lark Emily Reary, 63, on February 4. He admitted striking her with an axe after an argument and claimed intoxication.
Roosevelt’s Son Joins Navy
Mrs Roosevelt announced that her youngest son John would join the Navy. She said he chose military service because he did not want to see the world with Hitler victorious. The family will continue to support armed forces as others already serve.
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Washington
Roosevelt
John
Navy
Hitler
Air Training Plans in East Indies Outlined
Batavia announces new air training plans in the East Indies starting today. The program recruits volunteers aged 17 to 27 with medical clearance to join the flying corps for initial training. Pilots from the Army and Navy will receive 100 army and 40 navy billets each for months of service.
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East Indies
Batavia
Tuerlay
Jin
Als
Corpa Ia
New Zealand and Australia Reach Sugar Supply Agreement
Wellington reports that the New Zealand Finance Minister Mr Nash announced an agreement with Australia to supply the Dominion’s sugar for the current year. Existing Empire purchasing scheme terms will continue and shipping tonnage will be provided by the Commonwealth Government.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Mr. Nash
New Zaland
Commonwealth
Canberra Hospital Board election looming with four ALP candidates
Fourteen candidates may contest the Canberra Hospital Board election with current members likely to be nominated. The ALP plans four additional contenders. Nominations close with Secretary E Hughes at 10 30 am on Sunday. Elections are due in June but no writs yet. an amendment to the ordinance could push the date back.
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Canberra Hospital
A.L.P
E. Hughes
Hess Feared Arrest In German Fight Rumor
Java newspaper Nieus Van Don Dag says the clash involving Herr Hera from Germany sparked huge sensation and may have been an attempt to avoid arrest and liquidation.
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Batavia
Hera
Germany
Java
Nieus van Don Dag
War Day by Day Battle at Tobruk and Sollum
British counter attacks at Tobruk and Sollum are not seen as a major offensive. German resistance has yielded over 3000 prisoners since Tobruk was passed on April 12. Tobruk’s garrison, under Major-General Morshead, maintains outpost lines to delay Italian advances and keep sea routes to Tobruk open for supplies.
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Germany
Tobruk
Sollum
Garrin
Sin
Tooruk
Morahead
German Demands on France and the Path to Co operation
The article discusses German terms for France including control of the French fleet and North Africa while seeking a German aligned Vichy government. Observers question if negotiations will yield a settlement with Marshal Petain’s stance shaping acceptance or resistance by the French people.
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Germany
North
Africa
Syria
Vichy
France
Hitler
North Africa
Weygand
Free Frontier
Marshal Petak
Ast Moat Comm
Leia
Darian
Maratea
Petain
Famly
Laval
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Roberts Pharmacy
Pitt ST
The
Canberra Times
Dubbo
Wilson
Einnertron
Gloucester
Bennett
Morgan
Fitzgerald
Yin
Hawkenbury
Finnan
Etaples
Fites
Mons
Flight OF
Stalin
Franco
Mussolini
Glasgow
the Times
Plant
Geman
Goebbels Hai
Hea
Charnock
Wavell
Thenemy
Laaitember
Bellum
Morshead
Admiral Darlan
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