German Troops Enter Bulgaria and Mobilize Forces
Reports from London describe rapid German advance into Bulgaria with troop movements to Sofia and Varna. Bulgaria mobilizes national forces, Turkish pledge to Anglo Turkish pact reinforced, and Berlin presses Greece and Yugoslavia.
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Bulgaria
Danube
Sofia
Fuigness
Black Sea
Varna
Stuka
London
N. Nemtchiloff
Germany
Greece
Yugoslavia
Dardanelles Closed as Turkish Fleet Leaves Istanbul
The Turkish fleet is reported to have departed Istanbul heading toward the Dardanelles. the strait is mined and closed to all ships except with special permits under Turkish pilotage. London sees this as Turkey's first move in the Anglo Turkish policy agreed at Ankara last week. Remaining cautious, officials say Turkey will likely pursue steps aligned with the pact.
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Istanbul
Dardanelles
London
Turkey
Ankara
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board records for 1840
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board records reveal that in 1840 stock and sheep rates were set high with 209,510 head of large stock valued at 1d per head and 3650 sheep at 3d per 100 head. The year saw a record number of large stock assessed, unpaid rates totalling 2280 pounds 8 shillings 4 pence, and 309 dingo scalps paid. The 1941 rate was fixed at 1 4d per head for large stock and 3d per 10 head for sheep. Major expenses included fencing 115 pounds and travelling stock reserves work 400 pounds. The meeting discussed unpaid rates and collection efforts.
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Gloucester Pastures Protection Board
Laurie
Newton
To Improve Paspalum Pastures
To improve paspalum pastures coastal farmers should renovate by ploughing or using a renovator, sow with other grasses and clovers, especially winter growers, and top-dress. Subdivide paddocks for rotational grazing. Ploughing is best in March or April. Details are in the pamphlet Pasture Improvement on Coastal Districts from the Department of Agriculture.
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Division of Information and Extenson Services
Department of Agriculture
G.P.O
Sydney
Diggers May Be Home Guard After Conference
The Minister for the Army Mr Spender announced a February 28 conference to discuss duties of the Returned Soldiers League Volunteer Defence Corps. The proposed duties mirror the British Home Guard and include beach defence. Spender said he discussed duties with Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Sturdee and proposals were circulated to the league and its State branches for consideration.
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Spender
League Vounter Defence Corps
Home Guard
Sturdee
League
Australian troops to wear socks and hose tops abroad
Soldiers abroad will still need socks but long stockings for wear with shorts will be ceased. The Minister for the Army Mr Spender said in Middle East weather khaki drill shorts were worn with long stockings but now socks hose tops and short puttees will be issued. He noted hose tops with puttees prevent sand entry and are economical while Ordnance Services provide clothing including hosiery and knitted goods for practical and sentimental value.
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Spender
Middle East
Council Demands Salary Scrutiny Over Shire Finances
Damocles urges dispassionate council action on alleged overpayments to the Shire Engineer and Health Inspector, calls for salary cuts to basic wages, and a financial expert audit to repair roads, drainage, and overall finances. He argues higher salaries drain ratepayers and urges resignations or bold leadership to restore town services.
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Shire Council
George Laurie
Uwe
Jesus
George Lawrie
Health Department
Ravenshaw Street
Hume
Church
Council
Umat
Oin Council
Wavear
Shold
Colmcil
Damocles
Importance of Winter Fodder for Dairy Cattle
The article stresses the need to sow fodder crops now to relieve pasture shortages later. It urges early land preparation, avoiding repeated crops on the same ground, and using sound seed to maintain milk flow through winter. It also notes occasional cultural humor about football chants.
Debt Readjustment At Tamworth Wheat Growers Meeting
The North and North west Wheat growers Union met at Tamworth with C Kracka from the Premier's Department sharing advice. Delegates praised secretary Tilson and Jacka for insight into farmer problems. A resolution urged the State Government to accelerate debt adjustment legislation, with plans to use rural board support and potential grants to settle debts.
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Nevilern Daily Leader
Wheatgrowers’ Union
Tamworth
C. Kracka
Rk, Tilson
Jacka
Messrs
T Gilchrist
Tilson
Pilson
Mv Jseks
Wis
Hs Rural Reconstruction
Beetiye-Gidley
Tilsin
Muretison
Dacka
Rural Reconstruction Board
Postpone State Elections Amid War Fracture Fears
The war situation prompted calls to postpone state elections due in May. Sydney political circles reported potential delays if conditions worsen in the coming weeks. Acting Prime Minister Faden warned Australians to grasp the international stakes and acknowledged confidential briefings shared with Tasmanian Premier Cosgrove and other parliament members.
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Sydney
Australia
Faden
Padden
Cosgrove
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War Office
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Earle
Washington
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Bacon Society
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Wingham Chronicle
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Val
Gloucester
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