Italians surrender over 1000 rifles in North Queensland
Police report more than a thousand rifles surrendered by Italians and other aliens as raids and interrogations begin. Uniformed and plainclothes officers collect firearms at stations and homes amid investigations into Fascist groups in Queensland. Prolonged inquiries aim to intern more Italians and close fascist loopholes.
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Queensland
Tme
Brisbane
CLA
Linshane
SSO Yen Inicinmnenl
Tallan
Tt 18
Norwegian Proclamation on Narvik Evacuation and Aftermath
The proclamation notes Allied evacuation completed despite air attacks. Much war materiel left behind rendered unusable. Fighting in Narvik area ceased at midnight Sunday. Reports say British and Norwegian troops took about 200 prisoners by Friday morning.
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Narvik
Leoaps
Allies Evacuate Norway Due to Equipment Shortages
London report states that lack of war equipment including fighting planes and ammunition forced the Allies to evacuate Norway. The decision reflects the need to marshal all available forces on the vital front.
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London
Norway
Machine-Gun Carrier at Victoria Barracks
Technical officers and a squad fitted a locally made motor vehicle at Victoria Barracks as a machine gun carrier. It reaches speeds up to 40 miles per hour and, with tracks, can traverse broken ground. The carrier is not an offensive engine but a mobile weapon platform with crew protection.
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Victoria Barracks
Sydney pig market report shows varied prices and demand
Sydney livestock buyers recorded mixed pig sale outcomes on Tuesday. Prices for backtats and prime heavy pigs ranged around 90 and 120 per head, with some consignments under 100. Porkers traded from 70 to 90, while liquor and other figures appeared garbled but indicated firmer values on several lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Winetwombe, Carson Ltd
Sylney
Hii Eastor
Haenners
Porkers
Threat to Maginot Line Rocks Allied Europe
London reports indicate French forces face a grave challenge holding the Maginot Line as German pressure intensifies along multiple fronts from Verdun to St Dizier and across the Seine. Allied positions risk further breaches unless French lines reorganize for a strong defense.
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London
Bt. Malo
Britain
Cherhonne Peninsula
Brittany Peninsal
le Havre
Paris
Venting
Alsace
Mulhouse
Rhine
Trench Comimunique
Seine
Romilly
Troyes
St. Dizier
Marne
Chaumont
Sur Marie
Normandy
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Woodlees
Garner
Comfort
Gloucester
Gloucester Advocate
P.O. Box
Connelly
Thrift
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Toueu
Gloucester Electric Supply CO. Ltd
Allies
Bennett
RADIO
WAR News
Maginot Line
France
St Dizier
Maine
Hawyer
Awets
Laconia
Australia
Sys
Capper’s Pty. Ltd
West Maitland
Sur—Unting
Carsons Northern Timber Co., Ltd
Sonville
Carsonville
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