Canberra recruits entertained by ALF members at Hotel Civic
Senator Fol addressed nine Canberra ALF members at a social hosted by the Canberran Recruiting Committee. He declined service overseas due to age, endorsing Britain’s WWII efforts against Germany and praising the empire. Privates Miller Williams Taall Connolly Tarmey Cabban Rutt Bull Bourke named as attendees.
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Enid
V. Samuels
Senator Foll
Bismarck
Husa
Genatar
Britain
HL. Glates
Preskigntoa
Can Berra
W. G. Woodgar
Hou Voyage
Pate Peture
G. Miller
T. Williams
W Taall
J Connolly
B Tarmey
G Cabban
W Rutt
Bull
T Bour
Labour Delegation to England Explored for Unity
Sydney says Labour leaders should form a delegation to Britain to study the National Government's operation. Deputy chairman Alderman Harding argues visits by Australian Labour to observe Britain at war would better persuade Labour members than a Prime Minister’s statement.
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Sydney
Britain
Sydney County Council
Harding
Australia
Prime Mint
Weather report for Canberra with decimal readings
Turstay barometer reads 30.48 inches at 3.57 inches noted. Temperature at 9 am 28. Degrees, 3 days later 04.4 degrees. Maximum near 3 pm around 48 degrees. Minimum around 26.3 degrees. Grass temperature 30 degrees. Yearly rainfall total 116 points.
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Canberra
Turstay
Bismarck sinks Hood as British fleet pursues raider
The German battleship Bismarck left a Norwegian port to disrupt Atlantic convoys and after a clash with the British Fleet sank the Hood. Damaged steering later left the Bismarck stranded and it was sunk, signaling a shift in naval balance and a chastening of Axis hopes.
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United States
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Atlantic
Fleet Air Arm
Weasela
Mediterranean
Crete
Japan
Europe
Australia
South Seas
Labour candidate calls for crisis to gain government
In Adelaide on Tuesday a defeated Labour candidate for Boothby, Mr Lawton, declared that at the Melbourne Congress on Monday Labour should force a political crisis to take over the government. He argued the Boothby result warranted such action.
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Adelaide
Boothby
Lawton
Melbourne
Northern Territory Debates Off the Course Betting
Administrator Mr Abbott considered allowing off the course betting but deferred the matter after police recommendations. Senator Fall announced that for now the territory will not legalise off the course betting.
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Northern Territory
Mr Abbott
Interior
Senator Fall
Territory
Barristers Debate Julips Bar Admission In Brisbane
In Brisbane the Full Court heard P J Hart on behalf of MacGroarty and Grove oppose Max Julips admission to the Bar claiming he is a communist. An adjournment was granted as Hart seeks time to review affidavits from T D McCawley before the Barristers Board evidence is considered.
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Brisbane
Messrs. MacGroarty and Grove
Supreme Court
P. J. Hart
Max Julips
Hart
Queensland
T. D. McCawley
Julius
Wes
McCuwiley
State Cabinet Restores Full Powers to Insurance Office
The State Cabinet yesterday restored full powers to the Government Insurance Office once limited by the 1933 J evens Government. Premier McKell said the office should never have been stripped of its powers and called the move a necessary domestic reform with great usefulness and potential. He will discuss the office’s scope with the General Manager and may extend its powers if needed.
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Bydney
Jevens
Mr McKell
Richneaa
Recruiting Sydney Roster Boosts War Effort
The Director General announces a new drive to expand recruiting for Junior Caner. Aimed at stimulating recruitment and demobilization, the campaign calls for broad community cooperation. NSW tally today is 158 recruits: 4 metropolitan and 72 country district men, totaling 4278 since the drive began.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Roosevelt Speech Relay Planned By Information Department
President Roosevelt will address the nation via 2FC and regional stations at 12 90 p m tomorrow with a matter vital to the British Empire expected. A recording will air again on the national programme at 7 20 p m and 8 30 p m.
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Sydney
Department of Information
Roosevelt
2FC
British Empire
Defence works contracts and tenders near Melbourne and Sydney
A tender for additions to an explosives factory near Melbourne for £678 by T. W. Morris has been accepted by the Minister for the Interior. Builds at Enoggera and Llandbaville for the Queensland command have been handed over. Contracts total £62,095 for munitions works near Adelaide with several large site builds approved.
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Sydney
John Stubba
McConnell Building
Blue Mountains
Wworka
Adelaide
Albury
Clements
Langford
Labour Rejects All-Party Government Policy Stance
The Parliamentary Labour Party rejected a renewed invitation to form a National Government. Mr Curtin said such a coalition would not aid Australia's war effort and would disrupt political and civil life. The party reaffirmed opposition to a coalition and urged cooperation through the Advisory War Council. He warned national unity is crucial for victory.
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Curtin
Australia
Ita
Labour
Dominions
War Council
Labour Movement
Joutuk
Rumors of Russo-German Pact Amidst Diplomatic Tension
Russian officials deny any agreement with Germany while Berlin circulates talk of a pact. Analysts cite Germany’s Syria gains and U S stance as key factors shaping Moscow’s response. Observers expect Germany to push isolation of Russia, with Russia wary of capitulation unless strategic gains are secured. A Roosevelt speech could temper or accelerate moves toward negotiation.
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Berlin
Roosevelt
Funsia
Hitler
Stalin
Menzies Reports From War Tour To Parliament
Mr. Menzies outlines tour results to Cabinet and the War Council. Parliament set to adjourn for a fortnight as he prepares detailed reports and discusses implications with Labour and Opposition leaders. He will address munition progress and Australia’s war effort, with a secret meeting planned for detailed statements.
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Churchill
Roosevelt Amd
Menzies
Inter
Australia
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War Council
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Benatora
Ti Ia
Commonwealth
Ttia
Interment Camp Construction to Meet Short Deadline
The interior minister announced a rapid plan for an internment camp, delaying other defence projects. He said the camp, costing about £16,828, would be ready to receive internees by the 18 day target, aiming to set a near building record.
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Quickin
Plana
Mater For the Interior
German efforts in Crete face stiff resistance from Freyberg
Heavy fighting continues on Crete with German forces firmly anchored at Maleini. British counter attacks aim to protect aerodromes as reinforcements are strained, while naval losses are reported but contested in London.
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Crete
Maleini
Freyberg
Britain
London
Cycladéa
Snd
Trade unions pledge support for war effort leaders say
Labour Council secretary Frank Kelly, a returning soldier, told a national radio audience that unions would back any government during the conflict. He urged workers to boost factory output and praised unions for aiding industrial stability while criticizing peacetime dispute machinery as too slow to end unrest.
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Sydney
Labour Council
Frank Kelly
Kelly
Soller
Italian Prisoners Arrive in Sydney in Poorly Clad Rows
A second batch of Italian prisoners of war arrived in Sydney. They were poorly dressed as they were escorted from the harbour to the tail wharf. Internment camps are prepared in country districts where they will be better fed than in the Australian army, with allowances of mutton and butter.
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Sydney
Mussolini
Fae Harbour
Germans Penetrate Crete Defences In Evening Attacks
Cairo communique reports German forces west of Canea intensified bombardment and breached Allied lines during yesterday evening’s operations. Allied withdrawals were ordered to fall back to rear positions as the attack continued.
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Crete
London
Cairo
Canea
Alr
ACT Patriotic Carnival disburses funds to five groups
A joint ACT Patriotic Carnival Committee meeting at Hotel Civic presided by Mr J C Tickner decided to distribute £1220 immediately among five patriotic organizations: Red Cross Society £500 Canberra Welfare £400 British Bombing Relief £200 Canberra Ladies Club £100 Canberra A.L.F. Girls Service Club £? The meeting aimed to maintain about £100 for outstanding claims related to an unsatisfied provision, with details pending.
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Red Cross Society
Canberra
Canberra Acy Club
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