No distinction in contraband control Italian ships detained
The Minister for Economic Warfare announced no favor toward neutrals in German origin cargo handling. Nine Italian ships with German coal were detained. eight to be released after cargo removal, one allowed to continue due to voyage begun before March 1. Additional ships reported near Northern Downs roadsteads as patrols intensify.
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Ronald Cross
Italy
Downs
Tialinn Shipe
Straits of Dover
Dalton
Rotterdam
Genoa
London
Pew
Male
Wilhelmstrasse
England
Germany
Queen Elizabeth Completes Record Atlantic Maiden Voyage
The 15000 ton liner Queen Elizabeth has arrived in New York Harbor after a remarkable maiden voyage. Launched eighteen months ago, she spent time in the Clyde basin and reportedly entered the Clyde River before heading to New York for the historic crossing.
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New York Harbor
Clyde Basin
Clyde River
New York
Latest War News From Front and Seas
London reports a German patrol raid on Tuesday on the Western Front resulting in a British sergeant killed and several missing or captured, followed by a British counterattack inflicting German losses. The War Office denies reports of Cypriots executed for refusal to serve. Russian and Finnish actions feature attempts to shift momentum, with Finns claiming success against Russian bombers and ongoing efforts to locate two missing men presumed imprisoned in a Dutch submarine wreck.
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London
Western Front
Tuewsey
Severnl
Tan
Birth War Office
Wiborg
Unrest in Palestine as curfew tightens in Jerusalem
Demonstrations lead to curfew in Jewish Quarter and injuries to a consul official. Police arrest eight Jews for picketing the New York Consulate. London signals that Arab interests must be addressed before any proposal for a Jewish national home can proceed.
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Jerusalem
New York
London
Forbes Call-up for Citizen Forces Enlists 24 Youths
Twenty four Forbes youths answered the first call-up for citizen forces and were examined at the Boot Hall Forbes on Wednesday and Thursday. Only one failed to meet the required standard and two were deferred. The call-up covers all unmarried youths and widowers without families aged 21 or under who have completed or will be 21 this year ending June 30 1940. The men enlisted will replace those who are discharged and enter camp May 9 for ten weeks of training. The number examined fell short of expectations with about 3 or 4 anticipated. Rejections were unusually low and the advanced officers noted several men of strong physique with excellent specimens.
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Forbes
Citeon
Loti
Russian Drive Fails at Viborg in European Offensive
Fragmentary report describes a Soviet attack near Viborg with heavy tanks and aircraft support. Finnish forces counterattacked at Wilppuri while Russians claimed rail cuts at Turki and Sunote as they aimed to sever westward lines. The piece notes strategic aims to isolate Linnee and disrupt supply routes amid prolonged fighting.
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Europe
Fulf
Finland
Wilpurt
Muminy
She Mye
Whipurl
Dog Tong Agaimet
Kuhmo
Etree
Child struck by motorcycle in lunch hour accident
A five year old girl, daughter of Mir Mul Mia Paul Meagher of Wear Wya Jang formerly Forbes, was knocked down by a motorcycle while crowing trees at lunch hour after school. She sustained a fracture of the arm and other injuries.
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Mir
Mul Mia
Paul Meagher
Wear Wya- Jang
Forbes
Alleged Unlawful Arrest Cases In Forbes Court
In Forbes District Court Judge Shortland heard two cases by Worman George AL Pow against Constables Porter and Hay. Porter faced unlawful arrest and malicious prosecution counts. Kay faced defamation. Notice issues were noted, with verdicts favoring the defendants on both counts. possible further action was discussed.
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Forbes District Court
Shortland Wie
Forbes
Worman George AL Pow
Porter
Hay
Kay
Jurors Excused From Forbes Quarter Sessions
Judge Shortland excused a number of jurors for various seasons at Forbes Quarter Sessions on Wednesday morning. He reminded one man who had left the district with a wife that an affidavit should accompany his application. The jurors excused were A Plannery, L G Hawke, R Eirtinah Jan Wilsom, J G Taylor, E H Byrnes, N C Coles, Thomas Deberhom and R P Grinated.
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Forbes Quarter
Shortland
Mr. A. Plannery
L. G. Hawke
R Eirtinah Jan Wilsom
J. G. Taylor
E H
Leniency Extended To Young Man Pleads Guilty
Colin Conran 18 pleads guilty at Forbes Quarter Sessions to breaking and entering a dwelling and stealing £13. He already held a good behavior bond and was sentenced to compensate the victim, pay an additional bond, and remain of good conduct for two years. The court noted a prior revolving chance and potential bondsman support while warning further missteps could lead to prison. Compensation set at £1 per month.
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Forbes Quarter Sessions
Shortland
Colin Conran
Esprechtl
Conran
Pool
Chmmee
Crrunkeiry
Move for Coalition Government
Mr McCall stated on Wednesday that the Coalition Government had a sufficiently good record of achievements to justify its continuation and would not support forming a government led by Country Party leader A G Cameron in place of Menzies. He preferred continuity with the present Cabinet under Menzies to any coalition with unpopular ministers. He ruled out Deputy Leader Thorby and former leader Earle Page and noted Cameron and Prime Minister Menzies would meet to discuss a possible coalition.
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McCall
Merulles
Parliamentary
Country Party
Thorby
Earle Page
Federal Country Party
A. G. Cameron
R. G. Menzina
Australian Comfort Fund distribution aims guided by officials
Victoria’s aloner for the Australian Comfort Fund notes that with commissioners from other states he hopes to prevent mistakes or waste in distributing comforts to the troops. The statement underscores cooperation across states to ensure efficient aid delivery.
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Victoria
Australian Comfort Fund
O'Gorman
Suspended Secretary Replaced At Board Meeting
At a special meeting of the Por ben PVP Board the chair reported the secretary Misa Cowell was suspended during the week pending audit completion. Dr Wheatley recommended Mr. WJ Greenwater attend to secretarial work until matters arising from the audit are finalised.
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Misa ©. Cowell
Dr. Wheatley
Harvey
Department of Agriculture
WJ. Green
Water
Te Board
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