Derna Reported Captured Amid Desert War Movements
General Wavell's forces near Derna pressure Italian positions as Libyan roads enable faster advance. RAF bombers strike Derna and a nearby Italian hospital area while Italian delays and supply shortages hamper retreat. Allied gains threaten Italian lines in Eritrea and Abyssinia as Somalian and Ethiopian fronts shift with British and Abyssinian support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wavell
Berns
Colummna
Derna
There'll Always Be An England Reflects British Resolve
Dr Gordon Hair, former Forbes resident now in Australia, discusses Britons singing There'll Always Be An England and the nation's readiness to endure during the war. He notes no fear of invasion, the public’s steady cooperation, and a vow that England will persist with courage, memory, and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hair
Forbes
Australia
England
Lele
Eich bin Cmehil Brian
Uhal Ape
Hotr
Han
Dr Hair
Tannelr
Cays
Lef
Rioting Reported In Northern Italy
A Helgrade correspondent for the Columbia Broadcasting Network reports serious internal disorders in northern Italy. Troops occupied Milan railway stations post offices and broadcasting stations while German forces reportedly controlled communications and services in Brindisi and Sickly. Italian authorities fear Allied offensive gains as German and fascist suppressive measures intensify under Rome and in Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Milan
Columbia Broadcasting Network
America
Sayo Tah
Milay
Brindial
Burglars' Haul Hits Dr Prank Thurn Home Fast Osage
Robbers on Bumday night cracked the home of Dr Prank Thurn a butcher in Orange taking cheques and cash from a safe. Entry was through a window while the couple was away. Gate-cutting tools used. Detective-Sergeant Wella and Detective Wally Hakken lead the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arteon A.seter
Dr. Prank Thurn
Fast Osage
Thurn
Orange
Aafe
Wella
Bathurst
Wally Hakken
Grange
British forces press four fronts in Africa amid war hopes
London reports Britain forces push on all four African fronts with optimism of breakthroughs. Greece hails a stunning battle against Italy in Albania as Greek leaders exchange praise. In London, Wilkie arrives and expresses respect for Britain. Bombing has paused in much of England with minimal new activity noted. Romanian capital Bucharest suffers heavy casualties as Axis forces pour into Italy.
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London
Africa
Abyantina
Athens
Greece
Mengies
Australia
England
Boesepert
Great Britain
D. Butenia
Bucharest
Albania
Wendell Wilkie
Peveni
Tiree
Eingland
Ubmont
USA
Back On The Air At 4AT Alberton North Queensland
The 4AT station at Alberton North Queensland resumes broadcasting under Commonwealth control after a naval order halted service. Postmaster-General Senator Macassan announced yesterday the station will provide national programming for listeners in the Atherton district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberton
North
Queensland
Ataf
Red Cross Conference Plans for Easter Week
Executive Council of the New South Wales Division of the Australian Red Cross Society decided to hold the annual conference during Easter week. Seventy five branches are now active with over eight hundred country branches. Lady Wakehurst will open the conference at David Jones George Street on Wednesday April 16 at 2:45 pm. The following day will be devoted to business sessions.
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New South Wales
Australian Red Cross Society
Gaskety
Lady Wakehurst
David Jones
George Street
Rector and Gardener Debate Rain Amid North Wind
A rector complains his grounds look dry and plans to pray for rain, but the gardener cautions that prayer may be useless with the north wind. The exchange shows humor in rural life as weather matters loom large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Western Rainstorms Cause Major Rail Damage and Delays
Severe rainfall across western regions triggers extensive washouts and rail line destruction from Wellington to Maryvale. Bourke Mail passengers shunted by bus to Bathurst, arriving hours late. Dubbo and Narromine lines damaged, with lines blocked and towns isolated. Fox Creek to Forbes reports climb in rainfall with hundreds of points.
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Wellington
Maryvale
Bourke
Eaienda
Bathurst
Bourke Mall
Narromine-Parkes
Peak Hill
Marromine
Dubbo-Molong-Orarigé
Binnaway-Werris Creek
Bathuret
Maryville
Wills Mo Gews
Port Augusta
Lindock
Forbes
Bowling Club Takes Over New Greens
Forbes celebrates the completion of new bowling greens in Lachlan Street after two years of council funding and public critique. The opening day featured more than 100 club members, visitors from nearby towns, a formal handing over, and praise for the modern clubhouse and playing surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Municipal Council
Lachlan Street
Alderma
Forbes
Uie Greene
Council
Ware
Brea Os
Ube
Greens
Howe
Tachlan Street
Rike
Eugowra
Cowra
Parkes
Poal
Grenfell Canowindra
Cendoebatin
Annie
Grange
Young
Central Western
Austen
Porthea
Messrs
Cobley
Weston
Cameron
Forbes Club
Rain complicates Sunday games at Forbes meet
The report notes showers Sunday morning with Abe Babbath scoring an additional L1 point, lifting the day total. Last year Forbes saw L147 points in a similar event while rain bands drifted across the Central area, affecting play.
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Abe Babbath
Forbes
Fragmented Themed Notice On Unclear Poultry Claims
A garbled text fragment discusses poultry and feeds, mentioning Karswad Poultry Spice and Jay, with unclear references to eggs, birds, and a product or claim. No coherent event or outcome is evident beyond vague notes about feeding and breeding terms.
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Jay
Parker
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Tlalinoy
Abyzaittia
Trntiins
Malone
Severn
Abyssinia
Taliana
Reuters
Khartoum
Addis Ababa
Ality
Casey
U.S.A
Rome
Tialy
Hay
Thaly
Germain
Paselstein
RED Crogs Conference
Campile
County Wexford
Department of Information
Stormey Hall
Bowe
Dubbo
Bumungerie
Aus
Arema
Big Grond
Buckland
Baldock
Stephens
Kharswood Poultry
Rexona
Ushman
Peesana
Rick Peti
City
Sebarte
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