German Repression of Poland and Foreign News Summary
The report outlines Nazi measures in Poland including closure of Polish and some religious institutions, suppression of Catholic leadership, curfew, and property seizures. It notes religious persecution, disruption of education, and mass deportations. Additional items cover disaster relief in New Mexico, and analyses of American views on Japan and U.S. policy in the Pacific, with a Tokyo commentary on petrol supplies to Japan and geopolitical tensions.
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Poland
Raich
Gergy
Tokyo
Times
United Lea
House of Representatives
Wola
Congress
Japan
Pacific
United Statesa
America
Britain
Walker Denies Conspiracy in Central Court
Ronald Brice Walker MLA and four others face charges of conspiring to cheat and defraud linked to John Woolcott Forbes. He denied contacting any person, finished a nine hour dock statement, complained of being seized from a train at Muswell, and expressed faith in the Scottish Loan Co while asserting his actions were above board.
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Bydney
Ronald Brice Walker
John Woolcott Forbes
Central Criminal Court
Walker
Muswell
Queensland
Shortage in Key Industries Prompt War Labour Talks
A Melbourne conference on essential trades like engineering, boilermaking, and sheet metal moulding discusses extending the dilution principle to meet wartime labour needs. Employers and government advisers anticipate many skilled workers migrating to munitions, with competition among semi skilled men for remaining jobs across departments.
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Wees Cannes
Melbourne
War Council
Raider shells hit Zamzam ship near dawn April 17
Survivors recount a naval incident in which the raider fired nine shells at Zamzam off Cape Town early on April 17. Captain Smith signalled as shells struck, many were wounded, women and children swam for 30 minutes, ambulance crews rescued them, and all but two Americans and one Englishman survived. The merchantman was later identified as Wins, Sematereee 156, and the raider landed at St Jean de Lu.
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Cape Town
Smith
Uise the
Aca
Ralder
Sebiaton
Marchantman
St. Jean de Lue
Public Notices Carnival Meeting and Autumn Fair Event
A joint Carnival committees meeting is scheduled to discuss important business. Autumn Fair at Methodist Church welcomes attendees with opening at 2 PM. Other notices include rewards for a lost leather driving glove and a wanted youth boarding in good home nearby.
Butter Sales Britain Cuts Imports Proposals Outlined
Britain reduces butter imports and Australia faces storage and production changes. Sir Karl Page proposes partial division of butter for cheese, increased production of condensed and powdered milk, and a butter shipment cut to free refrigerated space. Cold stores and higher milk product consumption are urged.
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Sydney
United Kingdom
Sir Karla Page
Una
Sir Karls Page
British Cruiser Liverpool Reaches Cavite Base in Philippines
From Hong Kong on Monday The Mohako reports the British cruiser Liverpool arrived at Cavite naval base in the Philippines to join forces with Allied ships. The notice suggests a coordinated response to German raiders as Britain and Australia tighten wartime cooperation.
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Hong Kong
Liverpool
Cavis Naval Base
Philippines
American Goods Hanot Impasse Over War Area Warehouses
The report states Japanese forces seized goods stored in Haiphong warehouses tied to U S firms. The items were bound for China when Japan invaded Indochina last year, and Tokyo claims American companies are a cover for Chinese ownership.
Closer Contact Planned Between Dutch and Indies Leaders
Mr. J. A. Rutbn, head of the Indies Information Department, outlines plans for closer ties after a return from the Dutch ministers visit. He says ministers conveyed the value of the relationship and calls for mutual visits to overcome difficulties.
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Batavia
J. A. Rutbn
the Indies Information de the Preas
Ritman
Australia Marches With Britain In Inspiring War Short
The film produced by Man G Hall is described as the most inspiring war short yet produced in Australia. It features scenes of day as the Minister for Information Senator Foil and the Minister for Commerce Sir Marie Page attended.
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Man G. Hall
Australia
Information
Senator Foil
Commerce
Marie, Page
Sailors Describe Harsh Treatment Aboard Freighter
A British sailor crewman from the freighter en route to Australia criticizes conditions aboard the ship. Named figures M. J. Keely of Melbourne F Harris of Sydney and A Creagh report poor feeding and say no government or Red Cross aid reached them.
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M. J. Keely
Melbourne
F. A
F. Harris
Sydney
A. Ee Creagh
New Australian Army Boots Benefit Miltary Troops
A new boot type issued to Australian military forces offers better fit comfort and longer wear. Design evolved after trials during the Blue Mountains march.
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Melbourne
Blue Mountains
No Cut in Sydney Day But Lamb Price Cut Denied
Fragmentary report notes no reduction in Sydney day costs while lamb prices were said to be cut by the wealth commission. The article mentions adjustments to duties and a statement by Professor Neha, who returned from Hometush, amid conflicting rumors.
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Commission
Taac
Neha Ha Wegeees
Power Pool Formed to Secure Defence Power Supply
The Federal Power Commission announced a giant power pool uniting facilities over a third of the nation’s rates. The move aims to assure continuous power for defence industries in the south east amid unprecedented drought and mounting defence demand.
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Washington
Federal Power Commission
French Debate Shapes Indo China Loyalties
A fragment notes Daniel Payen claiming French in Indo China favor Britain after France’s collapse. He says the Japanese in Saigon aligned with the same faction as Ita, with Australians reporting Indo-China tensions and pro British sentiment among local French.
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Sydney
Monduay
Saigon
Ita
Daniel Payen
Wharf Dispute Talks Set After Taxpayer Inconvenience Claim
A dispute over wharf operations prompts officials to seek a settlement. Governments plan a conference in Canberra tomorrow to reduce taxpayer inconvenience and resolve the friction.
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Canberra
Indian Root Pills Promoted For Wind and Heart Relief
Mrs G E Store of Brighton in New Orleans writes that Morse's Indian Root Pills relieved wind and heart pain better than other remedies. She calls the pills a genuine laxative and says they helped during hospital stays. Her husband also uses them and praises their effects.
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Mra. G. EB
Banks Direct
Brighton
the Sands
Morse
Dr. Mores
Dr. Moree
Canberra Soldier Killed in Action
Advice was received in Canberra that Private JT Paddy Goodfellow of the 2 Last Pioneers was killed in action. He enlisted in Canberra the same year and sailed overseas in October. He was married shortly before embarkation and Mrs Goodfellow lives in Sydney. He was on construction work prior to enlistment.
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Canberra
Paddy") Goodfellow
Goodfellow
Sydney
Gaol Escapees Recaptured Near Geelong
Two prisoners from Warrnambool Gaol, Ronald Francis age 20 and his brother Thomas, were rearrested today in Geelong while being transported. They had endured hardship during their period of freedom and appeared drawn and haggard upon capture.
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Melbourne
Warrnamboo
Geelong
Ronald Francisoe
Thomas
Probate notice and job ads from Canberra
The supreme court probate notice for William Endersey Prendergast requests claims within fourteen days and mentions sealing of probate and service at the undersigned office. Separately, job ads seek a relieving driver with experience for three months at Canberra's Royal Insurance Building area and a laundry wash room position with preferred experience, plus an experienced hotel kitchen maid in Kingston.
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Supreme Court OF the
Australian Capita Territory
William Endersey
Maroo Street
Herbesdele
Gate of
Victoria
Supreme Court of Victoria
St. Phippard
Procter
Royal Insurance Building
City
Canberra
Act
Oe Laundry Ltd
Braddon
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Woking
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Allinge
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Public Motices Agt
Patriotic Carnival
A. Stuart & C. J. Shakespeare. Jr
Hon. Baca
GMALL
K. G. Harris
Kingston
Fred Methodist Church
Bialla
Ainslie and
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Redfern
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Tlet Watch
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Crvice
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Axation Department
Dof. Morse
Deanna
the Great Mr. Nobody
Joan Lesuir
Alan Hale
Gakic
Francie
Cecily Courtneidge
the Saint In
George Banters
Wendy Barfiec
Margaret Bullavan
Charles Boyer
Aerodrome
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Canberra Times
MG Colman
Crosby, Palents
Legal Motice
Canberra Steam Laundry Ltd
Hote
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