British Submarine Torpedoes German Battleship
Naval and air force actions are reported as Britain battles German forces. Captain Lee is mourned for gallantry in Narvik and the Royal Navy's long service noted. Norway battles and aerial actions stretch across the Baltic and North Sea amid heavy fighting and supply concerns.
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Narvik
Captain Lee
Norway
Eran
Laling
Arminst
Oslo
Wiluc
Furler
Sorwepir
Admiral Scheer Sunk By Spearfish Torpedo Assault
The Admiralty states the British submarine Spearfish torpedoed the German pocket battleship Admiral Scheer last Thursday. It is unclear if the ship sank, though it was struck by multiple torpedoes. The attack follows prior Spearfish actions in the war.
Militiaman Killed In Crete Military Truck Crash
Michela Gunner J L Heder and an unnamed militiaman were killed instantly when a military truck skidded and overturned near Crete military camp. Twenty two others were injured with two listed in critical condition.
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Newcastle
Michela
J L Heder
Crete
Joining Air Force Adds Noted Names to Service
Melbourne notes that former Customs Minister M T W White will take leave from Parliament to join the Royal Australian Air Force. Major C O Fairbairn, brother of the Minister for Air, is also reported to have enlisted, both reinforcing military commitment during the period.
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Melbourne
Customs
MT W White
Cron
House of Representatives
Royal Australian Airforce
C O Fairbairn
Brower
Air
Germany Fooled Lecture Comment on Hitler’s Scandinavia Move
Dr R. E Walker, a Hobart University lecturer, told a nationwide audience last night that Hitler was driven into the Scandinavian venture by a British nudge. He argued the German offensive did not prove Britain lacked initiative, suggesting Britain emboldened Hitler to act.
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Sydney
Mora
R. E Walker
Hobart University
Hitler
Scandinavia
Hier
Britain
Communists and Peace Seekers Face Political Clash
Fragmented OCR text reports a debated speech by a minister about peace movements, opposition to a national effort, and clerical resistance to political control. The piece hints at wartime controversy and calls for unity, naming political factions and religious figures without clear specifics.
Japan and the War
Fragmentary notes describe wartime intelligence and communication topics amid uncertain Japanese actions. The text references military efforts and potential foreign reactions with mentions of AmeloGn reparl and casual references to nuclear or electronic terms.
Lang Labor Plans Anti Communists Party in Sydney
Lang Labor circles announce a Thursday night meeting in Sydney to form an Anti Communist Party. Mr K Smith, who acted as chairman at the last gathering, stated the move aims to unite supporters under a new anti communism banner.
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Norway
Swellen
Greenwoodt
Labour Party
Bert Wveral
Germany
Threey Wiekedt
Cie & Brite Savy
England
Asad Welineta
Sydney
Lang Labor
K Smith
Cne
Greß Bert
Coalminers in Australia Threaten Strike Leadership Action
Reports from Sydney and Brisbane reveal industrial and political circles anticipate action against coal strike leaders. Ministers insist on maintaining transport and supply operations while unions vow to endure, with plans for emergency coal and car convoys to avert shortages and a looming standoff with government forces.
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Sydney
Arizona
Mrr
Nelson
Lust
Biale
Dad and Dave Films Resented in Sinese Scene
A new cinema reel titled Duel and Dese Son sparked strong local reaction. Attendees and critics ridiculed the portrayal as an exaggerated stereotype of Indigenous life and city folk, drawing protests and calls for critique of the depiction.
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West
Uyere
Cheap-Jack Comics Stir Outcry Over English Content
Readable fragments describe public concern in Sydney about Cheap-Jack Comics and English language content injuring youth. The notice cites disapproval from officials and readers, mentioning a pamphlet or poster spreading the material and prompting controversy and calls for action.
Wheat Quotations from Sydney Export Board
Quotations for export wheat released by the Wheat Board show prices in Australian currency. Markets note fresh rates tied to jet freight and parcel terms amid steady demand.
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Sydney
Autiwli Wheat Board
Linge Ritiles
Sussex Street Markets Report
Prices at Sussex Street markets list Tasmanian items including butter cheese and maize. Trade figures show margins from £8 to £12 for Tasmanian products and maize around £4 to £6 with onions and millet noted in fluctuating ranges.
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Sydsey Manuay
Sussex
Tasmanian
War may come any week in Rome rumor shocks Italy
Fragmentary OCR notes claim Cholvar may come to Italy within days stirring fears of Norway’s fate. Mentions a football match in Rome and a fragile mood as rumors of enemy movements surface amid tense reflections on foreign relations.
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London
Fen
Cholvar
Italy
Norway
Rome
Market Prices at Alexandria Chaff Yard
Prices ruled at Alex andris Chaff wheaten five ten six on ten and lucerne ten ae to nine ten twenty four to
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Sydney
Police Association Praises Force at Conference
The Chief Secretary Mr Tanking declared the police force superior, praising the SAW police force as a model of efficiency during the opening of the Pollet Association Conference.
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Sydney
Pollet Assoclater
Tanking
Dismissed Appeals In Bribery Case Against Aldermen
Acting Judge Studdert dismissed the appeals of Leslie ohan John William Neilson and Ernest Lawin from imprisonment and fines for bribery under the Bitcret Commissions Act. He urged deterrence and noted the officers failed to resist corruption and had influenced others to betray public duties.
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Sydney
Studdert
Leslie Ohan
John William Neilson
Ernest Lawin
Jimtae Studdert
Murder charge bail granted for Sydney pensioner
Beau Henry Cursan, a Sydney pensioner, is charged with murdering Michael Jamey O'Shea on April 5. He applied for bail at the Central Court and was released on bond with conditions requiring him to report to the police twice daily.
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Sydney
Henry Cursa
Michael Jamey O'Shea
Central Court
Weather forecast for central to southern areas and highlands
The 24 hour forecast calls for cloudy, with showers inland and snow on higher elevations, mainly the Alps. Winds strong and westerly along the central and southern coasts, colder in the state interior and coal io? area, while northern regions remain fine.
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Sydney
Highlands
Alps
Potatoes Drop in Price Sparks Local Retail Bargain
Potato prices fell by eight pounds per ton, bringing a fall of about eight pounds per ton in Twomanian petaloes and enabling retailers to advertise lower rates. Local baker Bodine welcomed the drop as prices ranged between four and five pounds per ton last week.
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Sydney
Bodine
Ousewven
Linos and Floor Rugs Featured in New Stock
Readable text advertises a selection of Linow style floor rugs and mats with various designs and prices. A noted listing includes Cotton Floor Rugs and Auminster Floor Rug selections, plus Culr Matting in several yard lengths.
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Nlow
Desligna
For & 1B
Auminster
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