Greatest naval battle in the Eastern Mediterranean reported
London says plans revived by the Admiralty describe a massive clash in the Eastern Mediterranean where Italian Littoria class ships and destroyers were sunk or heavily damaged. The Italian losses include the cruisers Fiamme Pole and Zura, along with destroyers Vincenzo Glover and Maestrale, while British forces reportedly suffered no damage though two ships are missing.
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Vessels Seized by Coast Guards During Calm Waters
Coast guards and soldiers seized vessels from Treas dae trized to Hoston and two German ships to prevent damage amid a campaign of restriction. Italian crews were said to be altering machinery and starting fires as other ships neared evning points. Coast guard headquarters reported additional ships seized including Kam and Danish vessels.
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Alan Barn
Awakening to pagan tendencies in Tasman conflict
London, Sosday The Vatican City Radio appealed to Catholic Germany to awaken against pagan trends spread by the Nasi regime in Tasman occupied territories. The spokesperson described the situation as dire and urged church unity amid the crisis.
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London
Germany
Tasman
De Valera warns of wheat shortages and possible blockade
In London the Irish PM De Valera told the Emergency Committee in Limerick that Britain faces a serious wheat shortage. He urged urgent supply use and warned that ongoing war risks could trigger an import blockade and mass starvation if standards and supplies remain inadequate.
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Limerick
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de Valera
Wheat Growers Seek President Proposals At Conference
At the Federation annual conference in Melbourne the president will push proposals to advance measures for wheat growers. The correspondent reports efforts to secure efficiency and progress, with emphasis on new crop supports and market access.
Full Mobilisation Hails Yugoslav Coup and Escape Plans
Evacuation of Italians and Germans proceeds as troops mass near the Bulgarian frontier. Belgrade residents await departures as details emerge of a coup led by about 300 young air force officers who arrested the cabinet and installed a new king. General Dussa Simovitch urged awakening the King, who was proclaimed sovereign ruler within 97 minutes with troops moving to frontiers.
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Paice
Youths Die After Sydney Crash Near Moorabbin
A collision on the Warrigal road Moorabbin left two youths dead. The rider identified as John Saddington aged 20 from Praban and another rider aged 18 were involved in the fatal motor car crash. Further details unavailable in fragment.
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Battle for Keren advances as British near Asmara
British troops drive Italians from Kerem with pursuit from footprints to muleback and horseback. Casualty figures in Keren reach about 5000 killed and 6000 wounded, with civilians sent toward Addis Ababa. Abyssinia Eritrea camps hold an estimated 38,000 women and children awaiting relief.
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Italians Retreating Westwards From Abyssinia
Report claims Italian forces withdraw westward from Diredawa in Abyssinia. Diredawa, about 130 miles northwest of Harrar, is a key hub on the coastal Samaitland route linking Addux Sham and Jibonti, with the main road crossing through It.
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Samaitland
Otet
Rain Prophet Describes The Triantelope Spider In Australia
In Wagga Daily Advertizer column In Nature's Realm poetically defends the triantelope spider often misnamed tarantula. He notes its harmless nature to humans, its night hunting, and its home in gum trees before seeking shelter in houses during rain. The piece contrasts it with dangerous funnelwebs and redback spiders, urging appreciation over extermination.
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Mendames Nirourr Vou teen Plea. The garbled text suggests a fragmented report about a plea involving a teen. No clear names, dates, or places are legible to confirm specifics or context.
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London Night Air Raids Mark Eight Consecutive Alerts
The night raid sequence began soon after dark on Saturday with heavy bombs and incendiaries over London. An English village was attacked in the afternoon, several houses wrecked and a church window broken. A West Midlands raid occurred with shelters hit a school killing six and injuring several. RAF fighters engaged over the channel as bombers struck invasion ports including Calais.
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British and French naval clash off Algeria shores
Sunday morning skirmish involved British light forces and French shore batteries near Algeria as a convoy passed through the Straits of Gibraltar. After leaving Spanish waters, British ships ordered to halt for a search, French shore batteries opened fire and were struck. No damage reported to the British ships during two follow up bomber attacks on returning vessels.
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Algeria
Straits of Gibraltar
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Horsham Rolls To Grand Final In Wimmera Net Match
In Saturday play, Horsham defeated Ne Mak Blues in the preliminary final to reach the grand final. Doubles results included Lackmann and Woolcock beating Wilkins and Behier 6 2 and 6 3, while McClure and Elmes upset Wilkins and Behier 4 6 and 3 6. Several mixed doubles and singles scores are listed with Horsham ahead overall.
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Natimak Blues
Pilots' Activities Over Egypt Revealed
Sydney reports on air operations as Minister McEwen announces RAAF actions since late November. The records indicate 18 enemy aircraft and a number of Allied aircraft destroyed in ongoing engagements over Egypt as radar guidance and aerial reconnaissance support the Allied effort.
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Sydney
Bap
McEwen
Posse Attack 4 Baa Gam Swirn
A posse attack targets Baa and Cabra after a game incident. Swirn is reported amid the disturbance. Local authorities investigate counts and motives, with no further injuries confirmed.
Incomplete score report marks bystanders in match
The fragment records a game where Overall lost to Plush and Grohe and Beres 8 to 38 with Stomean Brewer and Cheque noted. Nitta C8 vote Et game remains unclear.
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Notice to creditors of Annie Magee estate Horsham Victoria
Notice under the Trustee Act 1928 warns all claimants against the estate of Annie Magee who died October 16 1940 and probate granted January 16 1941. Creditors must send details to the executors care of the undersigned by June 10 1861 or risk no claim against the estate. The executors Patrick Edward McGee and Mary Magda Lene Maer are named, with the location in Victoria.
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Horsham
Victoria
Rosa Eliza Purvis
Supreme Court of
State of Victoria
J. Weldon Power & Bennett
Annie Magee
MARY MAGDALENE MAG@ER
Lonperenong
Patrick Edward McGee
Bonlan
Horshem Tender Notice for Horse and Day Labour
Town of Horshem invites tenders by 12 noon Tuesday April 8 for supply of horse and day labour through March 1942. Specifications may be viewed at the Engineer's office. The lowest tender need not be accepted.
Sawmillers and Others Auction Notice at Imperial Plant
Notice invites tenders for various equipment and assets at the sawmilling plant including a 60 hp Imperial diesel engine and a 7 ton Parse truck. Bids close April 6, with details limited to the lot numbers and item descriptions.
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