Free loan of £300000 aids national war effort
A prominent Australian family has offered an interest free loan of £300 000 to the Commonwealth for war use, with the donors preferring anonymity. The total public gifts to date reach £77 000, including contributions from Mr Henry Braddon and others, deposited in the National Defence Contributions Trust Account.
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Iptralian
Hurer
Mr. Spender
Vealo Wit
Fg. Pratten
Sydney
Spender
Henry Braddon
National Defence Contributions
Menges
Henry Brackion
Act
Liner Roosevelt Evacuates Americans From Areas
Government authorities charter the liner Roosevelt to relocate Americans from Holland and Britain. The U S Embassy network in London Paris Berlin Brussels Oslo and The Hague has been notified. The vessel will travel eastward in ballast with full lighting and carry no cargo.
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Haa
Roosevelt
Galway
Bolland
Britain
United States
London
Paris
Berlin
Brunsela
Oslo
Te Hogue
No Trace Of Missing Plane Sought By RAAF
Melbourne reports the Royal Australian Air Force searched for seven days for a missing Anson aircraft and its crew. About 0 miles were flown in the search without a sighting despite seven planes operating over land.
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Melbourne
RAAF
Contamaly
Fay
Germans Break Agreement on Releasing Australian Women
Australian external affairs minister Mrs McEwen told the House Germany refused to release interned Australian women under a March no benefit arrangement arranged through the United States Embassy in Berlin. The number of Australian women held in Germany was described as small, with seven German women allowed to leave Australia. The government condemned Germany for bad faith in long standing undertakings.
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United States
Berlin
McEwen
House of Representatives
Germany
Ateerlen
Thetecerttin Nates
Australia
Methwen
Public Accounts Revival Debate Roars in Parliament
Mr Jolly urged revival of the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee to supervise administrative expenditure. He argued MPs curtail privileges and face danger of reduced activity, while taxpayers bear heavy burdens. Noes moved to adjourn as protests erupted. the motion carried.
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Jolly
Clyme
Noes
Hospital ships bombed near French port report
British hospital ship crews arrived at a south coast port by cage boat and testified that two hospital ships were bombed and set ablaze by German bombers in a French port. A crew member recalled being attacked with machine gun fire as their ship burned with children aboard.
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London
Shiy
Communist Papers to be Suppressed
The Cabinet, after reviewing Communist Party activities, decided to suppress certain Communist papers among 13 already under strict censorship. Prime Minister denied disclosing further government actions but acknowledged discussion of the fifth column issue.
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Communist Party
Enzies
Empire Air Minister Defends Scheme Delays in House
Minister Fairbairn denied press reports of delays in the Empire Air Scheme. He said early orders were made to cover gaps, 200 trainer planes were ordered, and 50 Moth Minors were acquired to provide flying practice for officers. He noted reports of a rejected offer from Phillips and Power to supply trainers were untrue due to no shortage of those planes.
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Fairbain
House of Representatives
Australia
Fairbairn
Mim McCall
Phillips and Powerg
Aery
England
Mr. Casey
Butter Sales Restrictions in Britain Stir Debate in Parliament
Australian Minister for Commerce Mr. Cameron criticized Britain's policy for keeping butter prices at 1/7 a pound while margarine is favored, arguing it creates artificial demand and hinders dairy production. Mr. Francia of A.A.P. urged action to aid the dairy industry amid wartime supply concerns. The government seeks to clarify intentions as the dairy produce agreement nears June expiration.
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House of Representatives
Francia
A.A.P
Britain
Holland
Francis
Ueenewa
Cameron
Commonwealth
Uni Strong XV Faces Norths In Manuka Oval Showdown
Uni's strongest XV named for season opener against Northern Suburbs at Manuka Oval. Cordy partners McCue in the centre while Bullock returns at five eighth with Gamble on the wing and Holling at full back. Cameron back row. three pack forwards to retire this term. Norths recall McLeod on the wing and Lynch to fill in at back line. new breakaway acquisition replaces Williams. Duntroon vs Basia in the 145 game at Manuka with Geddes joining the pack. Tancred out weakens AM C No 2 backline.
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University
Northern Suburbs
Manuka Oval
Cordy
McCue
Bullock
Gamble
Holling
Cameron
Breakaway
Tory
Vincent
Adams
Petersons
Ingleburn
Norths
McLeod
Tancred
A.M.C. No. 2
Liberalised military pay allowances for dependents
War Cabinet approves a new schedule to liberalise allotments of soldier dependents allowances. Widowed mothers with sole support may receive 3s per day, with reductions to 2s 6d 1s 6d or 1s depending on other income. Provisions cover wives living apart and allow shares to multiple dependents based on degree of dependence.
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War Cabinet
Mr. Street
Man Falls Over Cliff At Bondi Ben Buckler
Two women witnessed a man collapse from a cliff path at Bondi's Ben Buckler on Thursday night. He disappeared over the edge and, by late tonight, his body had not been recovered.
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Sydney
Ben Buckler
Bondi
Australian Pianist Newton Wood Debuts at Wigmore Hall
Australian pianist Newton Wood saved his first recital at Wigmore Hall last evening, delivering a notable debut performance in London. He faced the challenge of launching a career with a strong recital in a historic venue.
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London
Newton Wood
Wigmore Hall
British MP Ramsay Detained In Brixton Prison
In the House of Commons the Speaker announced the Home Secretary had ordered the detention of Captain Ramsay a Conservative MP. Ramsay was taken to Brixton prison and the Speaker refused to provide a reason stating the matter was not for discussion.
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London
House of Commons
Home Secretary
Ramsay
Brixton
Ramaay
Speake
Nou
Richards Defeats Barth in Sydney Championship Bout
Australian middleweight champion Ben Richards out pointed American Carmen Barth at the Sydney stadium in Barth´s first fight in Australia.
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Sydney
Ben Richards
Carmen Barth
Sydney Stadium
Barth
Australia
Northern Suburbs v University at Manuka Oval
At Manuka Oval a match between Northern Suburbs and University is listed for 3.15 p.m. with ref Mr. W A Griffiths. NOR ths lineup includes Colquhoun MacLeod Young Blaewell Gardiner Baker Jackson and Moore as captain. UNIVERSITY lineup features Holling Prowse McCue Cordy Gamble omits one, Bullock Murray Adama Vincent Cameron Clemens Peterson Carmody Molloy Sutherland as captain.
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Manuka Oval
W. A. Griffiths
Norths
Colquhoun
MacLeod
Young
Blaewell
Gardiner
Baker
Jackson
Moore
Kirkwood
Lynch
Sim
Harrison
Markey
Ward
Dunshea
Seton
Hanley
Wil- Hama
Gladwin
University
H. K. Holling
Prowse
McCue
Cordy
Gamble
Bullock
Murray
Adama Vincent
Cameron
Clemens
Peterson
Carmody
Molloy
Sutherland
Aahton
Trowbridge
Millett
Premier Would Intern All Germans
Sydney speech by Premier Mr Mair urges immediate internment of all Germans and surrender of firearms by non British subjects to prevent future trouble. He warned he would act if empowered.
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Sydney
Mair
Australian League of Nations Union
R. Watt
Westminster Abbey Embarks on Commonwealth Pastel Gift
A delicate English pastel depicting beauty and dignity has been presented to the Commonwealth. The piece was shown at Parphe Hall and may be exhibited later in center galleries, delayed by concerns over the bombing of Westminster Abbey.
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Westminst'r Abbey
Westminster
Parphe
Evar
Rugby match report from Duntroon Oval
At Duntroon Oval 3.15 pm. Referee Mr R R Maguire. RM C No.2 lineup includes full-back and three-quarters Richardson Webb McNamara Brooker five-eighth McPherson half-back McGregor capt Caleman Ung Plater Hart Har castir Hardiman. RALC No.2 features full-back Curtewis three-quarters Gardner Molineux Gurr Graham five-eighth McCaffrey half-back McCorkindale wards de Lobery Lloyd Henderson Macadie capt McMaster Moss Morrow Swinbourne.
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Duntroon Oval
R. R. Maguire
R.M.C
Scouts
Richardson
Webb
McNamara
Brooker
McPherson
McGregor
Geildes
Dawson
J Caleman
Ung
Plater
Hart
Harcastir
Hardiman
Ralc
Curtewis
Gardner
Molineux Gurr
Graham
McCafrey
McCorkindale
de Lobery
Lloyd
Henderson Macadie
McMaster
Moss
Morrow
Swinbourne
Eastern Suburbs v Duntroon at Manuka oval report
At Manuka oval Eastern Suburbs faced Duntroon in a match at 1.45 p.m. Referee A J Porter. Duntroon lineup featured full back Gallah er three-quarters Wilson A Hun tons Chariton Norcott five-eighth Omkina back Banefort Yaden captain Byrne and others including Hun Byrne Seabrook Hardy Motom.
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Manuka Oval
A. J. Porter
Duntroon
Gallagher
Wilson
A. Huntons
Chariton
Norcott
Omkina
Banefort Yaden
W. ‘Hun- Byrne
RAAF versus MLC match at Duntroon Oval
At Duntroon Oval the RAAF team faced MLC with referee J B Franklin at 1.45 pm. RAAF lineup included Baker Woods Babus Elphick Agar Crowley Ash Atkinson Cripps White Marcroft McGeorge. Reserves McCormick Matthew ODonnell Chesser.
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V. R
MLC
Duntroon Oval
J. B. Franklin
R.A.A.F
Baker
Woods
Babus
Elphickmer
Agar
Crowley
Ash
Atkinson
Cripps
White
Marcroft
McGeorge
Odonnell
Chesser
McCormick
Matthew
British Union of Fascists raid empty Brixton HQ
London police raided the British Union of Fascists headquarters. After the raid many people left the building and it is believed several were hurt.
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London
Butaday
British Union of Fascists
German Agents Arrested in Paris This Week
German agents were arrested in Paris by Allied authorities. The report notes six to five detainees connected to Biay as May 1 events, with details limited due to wartime censorship.
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Paris
Biay
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