British raids strike Berlin and German targets at Leipzig Dessau and more
An Air Ministry communique reports heavy bombing of Berlin area and attacks on Junkers at Dessau Leuna and oil plants at Reisholz Dortmund and Nordenham plus several enemy airfields. A special Berlin strike targeted near the city center. Berlin papers condemn the raids as war crimes amid reports of fires and civilian casualties.
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Leipzig
Junkers
Dessau
Reisholz
Dortmund
Nordenham
Bremen
Balkan Position In Talks With Germany Italy and Hungary
In Vienna German Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop and Italian Foreign Minister Ciano met the Hungarian Premier Teleki and Hungarian Foreign Minister then conferred with Romanian Premier Mariculescu. A Bucharest message says Soviet leaders received Romanian Foreign Minister Galerio. Two border incidents reported include a Romanian plane shot down by three Soviet planes near Barlad and Romanian troops halted near Jassy with reserves called up.
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Maricilescu
Bucharest
Mo Galerio
Balkans
Barlad
Ruthane
Jas
Jas Jas
French Empire Governors Dismissed By De Gaulle
General de Gaulle announced on a broadcast that the governors of Cameroon Chad and New Caledonia were dismissed by the French Vichy government. He said Cameroon had placed itself under his representatives and noted broad local support in French Equatorial Africa as troops and civilians welcomed the measure.
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London
Camereons
Chad
New Caledonia
de Gaulle
Cameroons
French Equatorial Africa
Nigeria
Sudan
de Gaulle Wlso
German U-boat sinks seven armed merchant ships
London reports a German U-boat commanded by Captain Schetk has sunk seven armed merchantmen. The German High Command claims five of the vessels were strongly convoyed, indicating the outcome amid wartime sea operations.
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London
Schetk
Casualty List Details Dated Alexandria to Sydney and Melbourne
The ALF casualty list issued last night lists Corporal E. E. Hayes of the Infantry, who died at sea. Prices for commodities like wheaten lucerne and other items are noted with varying figures from Alex to South Wales and Melbourne.
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Sydney
Alex
Melbourne
ALF
Wheaten
Onten
South Wales
Lucerne
E. E. Hayes
Ot Hay
Infantry
Curtin Voices For And Against National Government
Federal Labour leader Mr Curtin, speaking at Fremantle Town Hall, argued against a pure national government while stating war must be won to end capitalism. he warned Labor should not be an appendage to a broader coalition and questioned tarring policies.
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Perth
Curtin
Fremapitte Tow Hall
Sussex Street Markets Prices Listed For Potatoes To Honey
Prices ruled at Sussex Street markets in Sydney on Friday cover Tasmanian potatoes eggs butter cheese honey maize onions and more. Entries show varying per unit costs with date and location implied by the clipping.
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Sydney
Sussex Street
Tasmanian
Norwegian Loss Reported in Stockholm Estimate
A Stockholm newspaper Svenska dag Blader etates reports a preliminary loss estimate of Norwegian property at £25,000,000 due to German invasion. The figure reflects wartime disruption and property damage across Norway.
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London
Stocksholm
Svenskadag Blader Etates
Appointment of Major General Sturdee as Chief of the General Staff
The Australian Army expected to appoint Major General Sturdee to succeed the late General Sir Bridenell White as Chief of the General Staff. Sturdee is regarded as one of the force’s most popular staff officers and the announcement was anticipated Friday in Melbourne.
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Melbourne
Sturdee
ATF
Bridenell White
Meningitis in Army Receives New Drug Cure
Report from Sydney notes an experimental drug shows promise in treating meningitis among military personnel. Wallgrove and Thwlepurn locations cited as cases, with several patients reportedly responding rapidly to the treatment though details are sparse and medical confirmation pending.
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Sydney
Meningiti
ALF
Wallgrove
Thwlepurn
Willee
Pawny Wales
Woman assaulted in Bourke Street shop in Sydney
Frida Elizabeth Lee working in her brother Archibald Lee's shop on Bourke Street East Sydney was violently attacked by two men who knocked her to the floor and injured her. She sustained a fractured jaw concussion and probable skull fracture. Archibald Lee was also struck and injured. Two men were arrested and charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm and assaulting her brother.
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Elizabeth Lee
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Mer
Archibald Lee
Giaiebanee
Lee
Erievous
German Air Raids Over Britain Split Attacks and New Bombs
London reports nearly 200 German planes over southeast England with raids penetrating inland before fleeing as fighters appeared. Luftwaffe also raided Liverpool Cardiff Bristol and other targets while Britain’s RAF claimed eight German planes shot down and new incendiary bombs tested in London.
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England
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Southend
Bognor Regis
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Liverpool
Cardiff
Bristol
Middlesbrough
Chatham
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Nso
Sheffield
Norwich
Coventry
Air Ministry
RLAF
Kent
Londonrea
Abbot Candidature Backed by Education Minister
Minister for Education Mr C H Drummond announced support for Mr JP Abbott as the New England candidate. He praised Abbott as outstanding and said Abbott has his unqualified backing and first preferences. Mr Drummond noted the struggle for Australia and the need for strong government. Justice Evatt has received numerous congratulatory messages from across Australia. Elizabeth Frewen, the first woman Labor candidate in RSW, won endorsement to contest Warringah against Federal Treasurer Mr Spender.
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Sydney
Priday
C H Drummond
JP Abbot
New England
Abbott
Drummond
Australia
Justice Evatt
Labor
RSW
Elizabeth Frewen
Warringah
Spender
Ariel
Britain and Italy Enemy Constantly Worried
The British harrying of the Italians in Libya disrupts Italy's planned offensive. Italy's protection rests on dispersal near the Egyptian border to keep stronger British forces in Egypt. It remains uncertain how long Italy can withstand ongoing naval and aerial bombardments.
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London
Libya
Italy
Ttaly
Egypt
Senate backs large Defence Bill in 5.128 billion approve
The Senate approved a defence measure totaling 5.128 billion dollars in a Thursday vote. The bill funds U S defence programs and personnel, with senior officials signaling timely implementation across departments. Leaders hailed the cross party support and pledged oversight to ensure efficient use of funds.
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Washington
Senate
Sydney Show Likely To Be Held Next Easter
At the Royal Agricultural Society meeting in Sydney an Easter Sydney Show is anticipated with transfer of soldiers from the showground for the event. The Army Minister Mr McBride signaled readiness to provide space and time necessary for the show.
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Sydney
Council of the
Royal Agricultural Society
McBride
Japanese arrests for currency law violations shock firms
Doemei newsagency reports that thirty four employers of the Standard and Vacuum Cay were arrested in Japan on charges of violating the Currency Control Act. The action signals intensified enforcement of currency rules affecting international business operations.
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London
Standard and Vacuum (4) Cay
Japan
Doemei Newsagency
Price of Tin Today
The price of tin today stands at B34 per unit as market reports show a steady demand. The brief note lists tin as a key commodity with buyers watching price movements closely amid global trade signals.
Weather forecast for Newcastle area showers today
The noon issued forecast covers the next 24 hours with further showers likely in the Newcastle region and nearby areas.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Wheat Quotations From Australian Wheat Board
The Australian Wheat Board quoted export wheat prices with bulk lots at an unchanged level and bagged parcels at four shillings two pence per bag.
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Sydney
Australian Wheat Board
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