Hess Flight to Britain Stuns World and Prisoner in Scotland
Rudolf Hess parachuted into Scotland from a Messerschmitt, landed near Augsburg earlier, and was taken to a Glasgow hospital with an injured ankle. British officials say he is sane and held as a prisoner in a secret location. Reports claim Hess may reveal German war secrets to Britain and seek peace with Germany.
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Empire Air Scheme Canberra Friday
Mr. McEwen the Minister for Air outlines Canberra timing as Empire Air scheme faces scrutiny. Limited readable text mentions key government figure and national aviation program.
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Canberra
McEwen
China Holds Her Own Amid Global War Tension
Fierce fighting rages in several Chinese theaters as Japan presses a major push to end the conflict. Britain fears strained ties with the Allies while reports warn against close co operation with Germany. Matuoka reiterates Japan must align more with Axis than ever.
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Refusal to Rescind Motion on Overtime for AIRRAID Training
Brisbane reports the State Service Union Council voted 85 to 24 to uphold a motion demanding overtime pay for any Air Raid Precautions Training undertaken to protect government property during workers’ own time.
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Brisbane
State Service Union Council
London buildings damaged in air raids report names sites
A new list of famous structures damaged by air raids includes Lambeth Palace Queens Hall St James Palace at Clement Danes Church the Old Bailey and the Salvation Army headquarters with much of its records affected.
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St. James Palace
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Old Bailey
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British morale described as high in wartime report
In Washington on Friday, Under Secretary of the Navy James Forrestral, returning from Britain as a presidential observer for Roosevelt, sent a cable stating British morale was so high that there would be a revolution if the government sought peace.
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Navy
James Forrestral
Great Britain
Roosevelt
Earl of Suffolk killed in English air raid
The Earl of Suffolk formerly owned Toolburra Station in Warwick was killed in an air raid in England. He leaves four sons, the eldest aged six, to succeed to the title.
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Brisbane
Earl of Suffolk
Toolburra
Warwick
England
War loan total subscribed and funds to be raised
The Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden said £32 million of the war loan has been subscribed and the remaining £3 million is to be raised by Monday in Sydney. He stated the loan closes that day and expressed confidence the target would be met.
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Sydney
Fadden
Queensland farmer fined for possessing camera
In the first prosecution of its kind in Queensland, Ludwig Schindhuette a farmer of Dayboro an unnaturalised German was fined £20 for having a camera in his possession. Defendant pleaded guilty but stated the camera had not been used for years.
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Queensland
Ludwig Schindhuette
Dayborough
Britain tires of talking over Syrian bases in war talk
Britain vows action against German planes after Syria base use in Middle East tensions. In Libya the Western Desert forces press the fight, harassing Tobruk-bound columns as Axis supply ships suffer torpedo blows. An Industrial Magistrates Court hearing on Helen Higgins compensation for Allan Higgins’s 1940 Mont Isa Mines death adjourned to Innisfail.
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Allan Gordon Higgins
Mont Ise
Insurance Commissioner
Innisfail
Urquhart Beats Mines No. 1 in Close Mount Isa Tennis
Urquhart defeated Mines No 1 in a tight A grade match on Sunday to post two wins after earlier beating Mines No 2. Mines 1 vs Mines 2 is set for next Sunday. C team lost two recent Friday and Wednesday nights by one game each, needing perfect results to keep hopes alive. Court reports show five defendants pleaded guilty to traffic act breaches and were fined ten shillings sixpence with costs. bicycles at night must carry a lamp as required.
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Mines
Mines 1
J. B. McLean
Mount Isa
B.C. O'Sullivan
Whifflers Tips Race Card Summary
Whifflers Tips lists entries for a racing card with two year old Calmith or My Chavo in trial first division Theresa Monash or Pixie Rose in Waverley Handicap Rivoli Gift 7 Gavotte Flying Romero or Godfrey M in the second division Lady Wy or Electric Novice Blackthorn or Alloras Hope Welter Pleides or Caesar's Ghost.
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Calmith
My Chavo
Theresa Monash
Pixie Rose
Waverley
Gavotte
Romero
Godfrey M
Lady Wy
Blackthorn
Alloras
Pleides
Caesar's Ghost
OUR BOYS GO TO CAMP FROM CLONCURRY
Three Cloncurry youths Jim James Charlie Goufer Cummins and Campbell’s representative left Thursday for camp to defend the Empire. Gifts from the Patriotic and Comforts Funds were given and Jim Jones will receive his gifts on leave. A letter from Fred Eater says he is well and enjoying life in the desert with photos of a donkey and a camel team. Len Hodgson, a Vacuum Oil representative, has returned from a week at the coast.
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Cloncurry
Ouf
Jim James
Railway Department
Charlie Goufer
Cummins
Campbell
Jim Jones
Tom Jones
Fred Eater
W. Payne
ALCP Board Party Raises Funds at Post Office Hotel
Members of the ALCP held a lounge party at the Post Office Hotel raising over £6 for funds. Mrs D Arcy provided bright music while dancers enjoyed themselves. Bridge poker and Coon Can tables were well catered for and a delightful supper was served by the ladies. Mr and Mrs C A Y Johnston were thanked for using their lounge.
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ALCP
Post Office
D'Arcy
C. A. Y. Johnston
For Sale Ladies Bicycle at Five Pounds Cash
Classified note offers a ladies bicycle in good order for five pounds cash. Apply Colin Knight at W. Al Cloncurr y Branch. Local meeting reports the Western Districts annual gathering with about thirty members present. Rev C F Willms presided, Mrs L Bode as president, Miss Marden treasurer, Mrs J Lang secretary. A full report will appear next week.
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Colin Knight
Auction Sale At Mount Isa Police Yard 1941
Public auction scheduled at the Police Station Yard at 11 pm on Friday May 24 1941. Clerk of Petty Sessions Mr Isa offers for Discounts Pty Crp Brisbane one partially burned 1939 Chevrolet sedan on cash terms.
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PTY Crp
Brisbane
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