Price of Defeat Britain faces postwar fears in Australia
The British High Commissioner Sir Geoffrey Whiskard warned Australia that a German victory would reshape the continent with 7,000,000 under occupation. He said Britain and France would be downgraded to subordinate powers, and warned of lasting changes including the disappearance of the public school system and a transformed Britain. He stressed unity at home and that Britain would remain the freest country in the world.
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Wed
Australia
Geoffrey Whiskard
Commonwealth
Germany
Britain
France
Ag Thal
Great Britain
Sir Geoffrey
Publication terms and agent listings for Federal Capital Press
The document lists subscription rates and terms for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd and names multiple newsagents and delivery points across Canberra and surrounding areas. It references annual prepaid options and post free within the Commonwealth, with agents including Jackson's Newsagency, Capital Newsagency, and several named local vendors.
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Britten Jawnprint
Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd
Cate
Commonwealth
German Drive Through Amiens Threatens Allied Front
War day by day report outlines a German push from Amiens toward the coast that could isolate Allied forces north of Arras. It claims the Ninth Army may have been engulfed, with rapid advances leaving the front unstable and hard to counter.
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Arras
France
Ninth Army
Maubeuge
Fewer Sessions of Parliament Aims to Ease Canberra Work
Prime Minister Menzies told the House of Representatives that Parliament should sit less and shorter. He argued that constant sittings would hinder government administration, noting the UK Commons has private secretaries and under secretaries for sessions while ministers focus on urgent business.
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Me. Menzies
House of Representatives
Ve. Bedsley
Now.Com
Labo
Great Britain
Menzies
House of Commons
Servearica
German High Command reports Allied resistance and Baltic fronts
German communiqué claims British and Allied forces face stern resistance on the Scheldt while attacks on Calais Boulogne Dieppe fail. It says heavy air attacks on rail hubs Comptigne Creil and Valenciennes amid air losses, and notes Allied losses include 120 planes. Two U boats sunk at a French port entrance.
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Allien
Neemek
Western Dam
Berlin
Governors Excellency reflects at executive council meeting
In Canberra yesterday the Governor General attended a meeting of the Commonwealth Executive Council. Miss Ida Turner has left Government House, Canberra. Lieutenants J R Crawford F Ordish and R Donegan who left the 3rd Battalion to report for duty at the Recruit Training Camp Ingleburn are in camp at Roto.
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Canberra
Ida Turner
Government House
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Ingleburn
al Roto
Canberra Weather Summary Drawer
Canberra reports barometer 40.28 inches at 3 pm and 90.22 inches elsewhere. Temperatures reach 52.3 at 9 am and 65.2 by 3 pm with a low of 22.6. Wind peaks at Canberra aerodrome with 20 mph.
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Canberra
Goreen
Prime Minister Pleads for Commons Backing in Dark Hour
The Prime Minister asked the House of Commons to back a wartime effort during one of the Empire’s darkest hours. Reports note a precarious outlook, yet Britain and France rallied and won a key engagement despite severe strain.
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Tuesaday
Gle King
Wt Commons
Mber
Wintry Temperatures With Light Winds Across City
Forecast calls for scattered showers in the next 24 hours as wintry temperatures linger. Wind remains light in the city with limited gusts.
Canberra Forecast Shows Clearing To Cloudy Showers
Canberra forecast calls for mostly fine start with clouds developing later and scattered showers. Fresh southerly winds brief. sun up at 6.58 am and set around 7 pm. Moonrise at 6.48 am and sets 6.12 am. Major planets Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn appear with rise and set times.
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Jupiter
Saturn
Government in retreat as Parliament sits shorter sentences
The Prime Minister signals fewer and shorter sittings for Parliament criticizing Australia’s handling of business while Melbourne pressure and constitutional issues push for relocating defence and administration. The Eight point policy aims to boost wartime effectiveness and closer Commonwealth-State consultation.
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British Empire
Australia
Menzies
Melbourne
Canberra
Commonwealth
Defence
Norwegian Command Chief of Allied Defence Reputed
Stockholm radio announces General Ruge named Chief of the Defence Command of Allied forces in Norway. London dispatch notes the appointment as part of wartime leadership changes. Further details and implications are not provided in the readable text.
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Stockholm
Ruge
Nor
Mountain troops claim capture of Mo and Storfor skel in Norway
Reports say mountain troops in Norway seized Mo and Storfor skel about 250 miles north of Trondheim, marking a bold advance. No further details provided.
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Storforskel
Trondheim
Gibraltar Evacuation Ordered by Government
The Gibraltar correspondent reports that women and children have been ordered to leave Gibraltar. The Government says the evacuation follows international acts, not fear of Spain, and expresses utmost confidence in its position.
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London
Gibraltar
Daily Mall
Spain
Administrator's Daughter Weds in Cadogan Gardens Ceremony
Wing Commander Richard Kellett married Dorothy Abbott of Darwin at Saint Mary's Cadogan Gardens London. Flight Lieutenant Clifford Ashe served as best man, having flown with Kellett since the war began.
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London
Richard Kellett
Dorothy Abbott
Darwin
Northern Territory
Saint Mary‘s
Cadogan Gardens
Clifford Ashe
Kellett
Customs Duty Hikes to Boost Revenue in Watch Movements
The Treasurer Mr Spender announced increases in duties on dates gum chicle and whaliet watch movements aimed at raising about 100000 pounds yearly. A 60 percent duty on the movement value will protect local watch case makers, with the movement duty added to existing watch levies. A reduction from id to id per lineal foot was also set for home cinematographs.
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Spender
House of Representatives
Electricity use ban lifted in Sydney tomorrow
Sydney announces removal of all gas and electricity restrictions at 4 30 pm tomorrow after a government conference with minister Mr Martin and technical advisers and supply organisations.
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Sydney
Mr. Martin
Government calls for recruits as Australian divisions prepare
The Minister for the Army urged enlistment of young medical officers and militia men as the Tth Division aims to be in training by June end and the &th Division a month later. He argued camps are full, training staff strapped, and appealed to men to defend home and empire.
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A.I.F
Army
Mr. Street
Street
Australia
Britain
Replacing Young Men in Services Urged in Senate
Melbourne reports Senator Major-General Brand will urge replacing fit young men with older men at Victoria Barracks and across divisions. He advocates training all men up to 25 for home defence or overseas service, calling for 400000 men in militia or militia reserve.
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Victoria Barracks
Senate
Brand
Recruiting Plans in the Country Expand Campaign
Eastern Command announced smoother recruitment in the country. In the last 24 hours nearly 800 men applied, 757 of 784 examined were fit. Presidents of shires and mayors are urged to call public meetings to form committees aiding the recruiting scheme. Enlistees should contact the area brigade major or local officials.
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Sydney
Eastern Command
Soldiers Exempt From Income Tax Bill Passes
An amendment to the Income Tax segment Bill denies exemptions to Defence Forces members who do not serve on a sea going ship or depart for service outside Australia. The bill passed all stages.
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Australis
British French push through Meuse line toward Amiens
The passage of the Meuse line in western France is described as a strategic miscalculation by French leaders. Prime Minister Reynaud declares the strong defensive position was overestimated, while British and French forces press to breach the Meuse, with notable effort near Amiens where gains are limited.
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Aisne
Amiens
Aea
M. Reynaud
Meuse
German advance pins peril on Valenciennes and Mezieres
The article notes risk of German victory in northern France with Valenciennes and Mezieres as key rail junctions near Belgium. It warns Allied drives east to Valenciennes and north to Mezieres could break fronts and threaten German occupation, while Channel ports remain a potential invasion vector. Amiens falls, Abbeville reached, but front lines remain unsettled.
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North France Force Movements Signal Continued Strike Efforts
British French and Belgian forces push to strike back in the north of France as the western front situation remains unclear. The German advance toward the Channel increases danger to English security while assessments of next war stages are withheld.
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Channel
Allied leaders unite as Hitler drives toward the English Channel
Dr. C E W Bean notes German aggression risks exceed previous wars but stresses British and French commanders act under a single plan. Withdrawal from Belgium is deliberate with potential counter strokes across northern France. Weygand and Churchill may direct a counter offensive if reserves and mechanised troops are available.
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Soviet Premier Molotov Rejects British Trade Offer
Moscow radio quotes Prime Minister Molotov replying to a British trade memorandum. He rejects the British view and says the memorandum shows Britain does not want to open trade talks. He states the Soviet will trade with belligerents and neutrals on an equal basis.
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Lang urges Australian defence plan at Sydney gathering
M LA J T Lang tells Sydney Town Hall that Australians are focused on national defence and demand a swift, efficient defence corps. He criticizes government for neglect and calls for planes tanks and troops, noting a 5 scrapie force is needed to defend the country and urging concrete planning.
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Wedneasay
Menzies
France
J. T. Lang
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Sydney Town Hall
Labour Movement
Neat A . Lang
NSW Seventh Division Gathered For War Service
In New South Wales the Seventh Division and Corps troops will total about 11 000 with more than 7 000 already available and a 10 000 daily enlistment rate expected. No large recruitment drive is planned as reinforcements and other divisions are raised. Men are needed for field ambulances and hospital staff. Enlistment forms for the ALF will be available at country post offices to speed entry, with area officers arranging medical preliminaries and issuing return railway fare warrants if required.
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New South Wales
ALF
Army
Mr. Street
Wellington Debates Wider War Measures At Home
Wellington discussions push for national ministry amnesty for wartime shifts. Proposals include abandoning the 40 hour week, conscription, rationing, and boosting exports to Britain. Returned Soldiers Association leans toward conscription. Wellington Chamber of Commerce leader Nimmo says war is a young man's burden. Cabinet plans to mobilize many men from public works to farming.
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N.Z
Great Britain
Britain
Returned Soldiers Association
Addre
Wellington Mder of Commerce
Nimmo
Canadian air minister appointment in Ottawa report
The article notes Prime Minister Mackenzie King appoints the Postmaster General C. G. Vowera to lead the newly formed Air Ministry in Ottawa. The move marks a key restructuring of Canada's air governance.
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