Fire devours New Jersey waterfront and Manhattan damage
A large fire on the New Jersey waterfront destroyed warehouses and elevators at the Erie Lake terminal and damaged piers. It burned thousands of tons of wheat and hundreds of cattle bound for Britain, with authorities estimating losses around 5 million. Firefighters fought the blaze for hours, while federal investigators probe potential arson as the blaze scared Manhattan and its surroundings.
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Possi Diarisa
New Jersey
Erie Lake
Britain
Wilnemen
Manhattan
Rally Om Suintay
Plane Factory Plant Destroyed in Fiery Blazing Inferno
A large fire destroyed the Bowing forters ranatrurted factory center section amid suspected arson. The incident halted aging boats and postponed scheduled production, with officials confirming extensive damage to the assembly plant and surrounding facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry Csbie
Veneimyer
Suminy
Ranatrurted
British Air Raids Blind German Cities Across Germany
The ministry reports heavy bombing by British forces over Germany with extensive damage. Hamburg Breinwerder area suffers nearly complete destruction amid scarce unaffected districts. Berlin and London reports echo the widespread devastation as bombs fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Habre
Kiel
Wilhelmahaven
Publi
Ing
Lon
Ida
Berlin
Hamburg
Breinwerder Imbustyia
Enemy Losses Reported From World War Air War
London reports a total of 269 enemy planes destroyed in the home theatre of war and at least 14 more abroad in the Middle East including Iraq since operations began. British losses total 260 machines with 280 planes lost by Britain in this victory and others missing over Earne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Middle East
Iraq
Tiritain
Earnie
Night Raiders Scare Western England After Raids
Patchy report describes Lemdon and Buniny night raiders preying on western England. It notes London’s three works without bombing and mentions downed enemy ops, with unclear details on who was involved and where the incidents occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englynd
London
American wool stocks show April 1 highs despite imports
American wool stocks rose to an estimated 148,600,000 pounds as of April 1, reflecting large imports from Australia and other British Empire countries. The stock position has not yet affected weak markets, observers note, even as supply levels remain elevated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
British Empire
New Secretary Engineer Appointed by Arapiles Shire
At the Arapiles Shire Council monthly meeting last week the council considered applications for the combined office of secretary and engineer. Mr W J Sinclair, previously shire secretary, was appointed to the post after deliberations and the former secretary resigned.
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Arapiles Shire
Angineer
W. J. Sinclair
Appointment of secretary engineer for Wimmera Shire
The council elected Mr. Sinclair as secretary and engineer at a salary of £720 per annum with travel expenses. with Dr. Grant backing and Dr. Kirsopp, Hobbs, and Crossley in support, the motion passed unanimously. The acting secretary reported on finances, road works, and public welfare measures while noting enactments from prior leadership and ongoing maintenance plans.
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H. Crowther
Holton
W. J. Simetaur
Reymour Shire
Abire
Noradjuha
Meymour
Hugh Sateen
Naluy
Sinclair
Fanner
Mussel
Sinihnir
Kirsopp
Eto
Hobbs
Cr. Chissley
Cr. Keyte
Mr. Sinclair
Victuria
Rinclair
Crossley
Rirte
Cr. Runcell
Sinelair
Thas
Grant
Mineair
Cys
Ma We Su Amy
Wimmera
Etary
Balmerdom
IMI
Country Roads Board
Crowther
Soard
Horal
Comforty
Horsham
Ain
Erubarkat
He White
Horsham Comforts Fund and Nivo
Flavham Rssala
Comforts Fund Committee
Rsalla
Uerceiais
Brimpson
South Riding
Cy. Smith
Brimacombe
Rosebrook
Mith
Channel
Wenn Roberts
Byrne
Rusvll
Anith
Wonwondah
Nurrabiel
Wonwondah Hall
Lepeat
Carehep Lake
Grant Anid
Ren Srey
Crmaluy
Kerte
Weil
Carragan Creek
Onter
Bane
Spa
Monnky
Ani Warner
Carrie
Ma Leitoy
Atin
Miyttenead
Kevin
Hoan
Oppasi
Correspondence notes on road grants and wartime recruitment
Notes from the council meeting cover road maintenance funding and new main road declarations for Horsham Ed enhope Neumuk Hamilton and Gornke Natimuk. Fresh grant applications were ordered for next financial year while other items include contractor details on Henty Highway gravel and medical practitioner requests for rural practice.
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C.rb
Quantong Bridge
Wimmera
Horsham-Edenhope
Neumuk-Hamilton
Gornke-Natimuk
CRB
Norton Creek
Toolondo
Nurrabiel-Wonwondat
Messrs
W. Slater
Alex
Henty
CRA
Natimuk
Mexara
A. McDonald
Keyte
Lands Department
W. T. Walen
Carragan
Russell
Smith
Ietter
Horsham
Mobile
Consett
Siender
Dr. Weld
Alguned
Roads in the Shire Report by Acting Engineer Parvran
Acting engineer Parvran reports to the Country Roads Board on plans to grant funds before June end to prevent lapsing. Work progresses on the Hordham Natimak Fdenhope roads with required surveys from shire boundary to Natimak. A special boat project is prepared to cover road grants and essential needs.
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Parvran
Country Roads Board
Hordham-Natimak
Fdenhope
Natimak
Repair and lease criteria for road upgrade inquiry
Council discussed repairing a leased road with timber clearance and whether the lessee’s consent or lease cancellation is required if the road is improved. Dr Creauley noted the Municipal Association misread the position and a Roads Board grant of 600 pounds for Natimuk Edenhope road was received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creauley
J. Farran
Roads Board
Natimuk-Edenhope
Crs
Crossley
Smith
ALF
J. 8
Vincent
Lands Department
McKensie Creek
Clothing Coupons to Be Issued Under Wartime Rules
The article notes Britain will ration clothing for men women and children via coupons. Each article requires a set number of coupons and only certain items are exempt. The system aims to control distribution amid evacuation and prevent trafficking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
London
Britain
Herin
Tyadonnan
Mrchonne
Sid Te Minkstor
The Position in Australia Stocks Not Yet Acute
A wire from Our Correspondent notes the Australian stock situation remains未acute with no immediate shortages. The report hints at evolving supply concerns but emphasizes current adequacy and the need for rational clothing policy as markets adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Blitzkrieg on CP Nomination Seats in Assembly
Opposition Leader P Holloway says Labor plans a blitzkrieg to nominate seats in the Legislative Assembly. The Labor Party seeks alliances after NSW success, cautions against premature election risking Victoira plunging into early vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Party
Country Party
P. Holloway
New South Wales
Labor
C.F
Victora
Boots for the Troops Order for 2.6 Million Pairs
Wire from Melbourne reports that the Imperial Troops overseas will receive 1.3 million pairs of boots, joining another 1 million ordered earlier and a further million for the Atlantic Torres. Minister for Supply Senator Me Brite said the bulk is needed by next March, with possible shortages from raw materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Smpty Champ Council
Council Warly
Torres
Me Brite
Town and District War In Country Ledger Retold
A condensed country ledger recounts a town and district conflict, detailing local factions, key figures, and outcomes as described in the fragmentary wartime report. The piece emphasizes community impact, distances, and the movement of troops through rural areas with emphasis on local leadership.
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Wimmera Shire
Seymour
Darrigan Creek
Tale Mat
Shire Conienets
Jenmplere
Pioxzn
Fontrartoro
Shire
Aherwood
Borsham-Natinuk-Edenkope
C.E.B
Central
Cr. Grant
Noradjaks-Tonun Eant Road
Commonwealth of Australia
Howe Defence
Salvation Army
Commonwealth
Cable
Wire—Prom
Wire
Frontvr
Horsham Snd District Comforts Fund
Founla
Kenny's Ford Bridge
Slekel
Plymouth
Railway Avenue
Firebrace Street
Drang
Green Park
Sears
Gonreally
Kil
Ratte
TWOME
Hamilton
Bhous
Enkin's
Porta
W. E. Bairiss
Aly Wik
AL Wynne & Son
Wilvan Street
Roy Findlay
Wilm Street
Vickers
Horsham Theatre
Otrathos
Frankie Carro
METRO
Judy Canova
Vietlurilers
Parbury, Henry & Co
W. P
Red Cros and Comforts Fund
Telangatuk East Hall
Adtanaetie
Boberts
Preblent
W. Naut
Grand Ball
Horsham Tase Kalkfe
Sonveners
CWA
Wimweet
Masonic Mall
Lane
Pacific Ocean
SAA
Singapore
Mala
Africa
Greece
Hersham
Pimpinio Hall
Blake
Mite East
Surjern Africa
Greeer
Balkans
Ieee
McDowall
Soradiui
Pam
Procents
R. Fernandes
Shire Buildings
Metrit
Barremo Keyarhay
Euiionry
Semsath
Loral Deeipre
Fur
Chrysler, Plymouth, Morris & DE Sota
Charles Motors
Pynsent Street
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