French Fleet Ordered to Report to Port Amid War Turmoil
American reports say France ordered its fleet to return to nearest port as Paris faces heavy bombing. France’s government leaves Bordeaux to avoid destruction after a major raid with many casualties. German forces press in eastern France while French troops pull back toward the Cher and Loire rivers as battles continue along the Loire valley.
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Insincere Invitation in National Cabinet Debate
In Canberra Friday night the Opposition’s Senator Collings charged the Government with insincerity in inviting Labor to join a National Government. He argued the Government hates Labor and their platform and noted past rejections of Labor figures. Senator Armours opposed the Bill, which passed all stages.
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France Bows to Japan on Indo China Traffic
Tokyo reports France has acceded to Japan's demands to halt munitions and supplies reaching China via Indo China. French inspectors to enter Indo China to guarantee the flow stops.
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Bombs explode near New York consulate offices
Bombs ripped the Grim Money Exchange offices and the adjacent Nazi Consulate in New York city hours apart. Seven people were injured as blasts hit the communist party headquarters and the Daily Worker newspaper building nearby.
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Urge to Fight Portrays Sydney Support for France War Effort
A Sydney cable from the French Chamber of Commerce and the French Returned Soldiers League urges President of France to persist with total war. It praises soldiers, empire resources, Mech strength, and air power, expressing respect and sympathy for France’s sacrifices.
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Accalle
French Chamber of Commerce
Life Imprisonment For Orange Youth Convicted At Dubbo
The youth faced a second trial at Dubbo and was convicted. Justice Davidson ordered Murray to be placed with a married couple for four years with conditions including abstaining from liquor and reporting monthly to police. The Attorney General appealed, arguing the judge had no discretion beyond life imprisonment. The Full Court noted the error and confirmed life with hard labor as the only permissible sentence under Section 187 of the Crimes Act, while acknowledging Murray’s right to appeal.
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Successes In Flights Over Germany During Night Raids
Large scale RAF operations report nightly bombings on munition factories refineries bridges and aerodromes across Germany. Targets included Lunem Hamm Bielfield Munster Duren Schwerte Euskirchen Munchangladbach Hamburg Nordenay with one British aircraft missing. Casualties in Britain: eight dead or missing and about 60 injured. New Zealand Fliers loss: Squadron Leader Hudson killed and two crew injured.
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Defence Loan to Raise 20 Million for War Munitions
London reports Parliament approved a defence loan of 20 million pounds to speed up munitions output. The plan targets factories expansion, new plants, and training for munition workers, with anti aircraft and anti tank guns included. Labour backed scrutiny on the uses and outcomes, while no air raids or France news were reported that night.
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France Determined Not to Yield Amid War Dispatch
The French premier praised resilience after a major setback, citing manpower and material shortages. He noted 3,280,000 troops remained on May 1, 1917, with 500,000 fewer on the eve of the current battle, and warned that Allied divisions outnumbered French forces, urging unity as the fight continues for France.
Manfred Destroyed After Racing Career Ends
Melbourne Friday night saw the thoroughbred stallion Manfred euthanized due to a weakness in the back. Manfred ranked among Australia’s greatest to race on the turf with major wins in New South Wales and Victoria. After retiring he stood at stud with progeny winning road races, including The Trump and Manolive.
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Roosevelt Names Knox and Stimson to Cabinet Amid Shuffle
President Roosevelt submitted the nominations of Col. Frank Knox for Secretary of the Navy and Henry L. Stimson for Secretary of War to the Senate. White House officials announced the War Secretary Woodring had resigned. A new unit death bill proposes selective compulsory military registration for ages 18 to 65 with exemptions by age bands.
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Shadow Work Denied in Sydney Munitions Annexes
Canberra reports Sir Frederick Stewart denied charges that workers were performing shadow work in Sydney munitions annexes. He disputed claims of machines left idle after visitors departed and that 50 percent of shell cases were melted for not meeting standards. Beasley claimed inspection setup at Eve-Teigh railway workshops prompted the inquiry.
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Ibe
Eve- Teigh Hailway
Overseas intelligence rights reserved in Australia and New Zealand
Under special arrangement Reuters world service contributes to overseas intelligence in this issue. The text notes all rights reserved in Australia and New Zealand.
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New Zealand
British offer to unite with France rejected by ministers
A Daily Telegraph Bordeaux report says French ministers voted 13 to 19 against Britain’s proposed union with France. The British offer remains valid. German official news notes the French government moved to Biarritz.
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Biarritz
Strong Hope in Future Evacuation of Children
A queue of 4,000 waited for doors to open as offices began Evacuation registration for children in the Dominions scheme. Under-Secretary Mr Shakespeare said preference would be given to children of parents already evacuated. He noted strong US response and limited scope to Dominions offers and available shipping facilities.
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Dubbo Nurses Pass Examinations
Successful candidates announced tonight by the Nurses' Registration Board include Una Beryl Cowell Annie Mary Cully Glady Dorothy Grimes Doreen Agnes O'Brien Dols Eva Piercy Edna Ann Ryan Berthie von Schill from the Dubbo District Hospital. The exams were held May 21 22 and 23.
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Friaay Mgab
Thee Nurses’ Registration Board
Ridiculous claim of Duke of Windsor arrest denied
London authorities state there is no truth to any order or plan to arrest the Duke of Windsor. The Duke has not returned to England and steps are being taken for his safety amid propagandist campaigns. Reports place the couple in the South of France and Barcelona by air, with varying accounts from Lisbon and Pan American Airways.
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Army: troops to deploy only with proper equipment
Canberra reports the Minister for the Army stated Australian troops will not engage unless fully equipped with modern weapons. He noted the AMP will be sent abroad by infantry divisions. A new wharf at Darwin costing £150,000 is planned to establish it as a large base.
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