Destructive Southampton Raid Shocks City During Night of Fire
A heavy night raid on Southampton, using Coventry tactics, caused extensive destruction in the city center with churches and convents ruined. Hospitals evacuated patients as volunteers fought fires, while nuns and priests worked to contain blazes and limit spread. Civilians described panic as the air raid alarm and explosions echoed through the night.
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London
Coventry
Southampton
Greek Success Seen as Shaping Future of War Effort
London reports Secretary for India L. S. Amery said Greek successes open a vista that could decisively influence the war. He cited Greek gains in Egypt and the potential to threaten German lines, boost morale, and attract new allies, suggesting a pivotal turn in Allied strategy.
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India
L. 5. Amery
Turkey
Ships Sunk British Success Off Holland Coast
German supply ships Santos and another vessel were attacked off Holland by air and torpedo boats. British motor torpedo boats damaged Santos and returned, one boat slightly damaged by gunfire. An escort warship threat was reported as Beauforts faced anti aircraft fire.
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London
Holland
Arcraft
Admiralty
Santos
Scheldt
Air Ministry
Foul Play Suspected in Death of Davidson Miners Victim
Melbourne detectives declare the sulky mineshaft death likely involves George Lloyd Davidson aged 20 who disappeared from home in February 1935. Authorities intensified fears of foul play as investigation continues.
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Melbourne
George Lloyd Davidson
Davidson
Rain Replenishes Sydney Water Basins Amid Drought Relief
Heavy rains across two-thirds of the drought stricken state boost the Warragamba weir and Sydney catchments with up to 40 million gallons daily recovery capacity. Authorities expect more downpours through March or April, easing restrictions as reservoirs fill and pumping resumes. The director of agriculture notes farmers gain renewed hope and optimism for the season.
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Wepean
Warragameta
Sydney
Mares
A 'H EB MacDonald
Price of Tin in Sydney on Monday
Tin prices in Sydney on Monday showed a slight decline as buyers noted softer demand. The market drifted with limited activity and traders awaited further data.
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Sydney
Freedom Loan Story From Sydney Muddled Text
Fragmentary OCR text references a leader named Muziliv Ie teeader and mentions a February event, a conus and areas like Pagoa Pee. The readable material is garbled with stray names and unclear actions, making concrete facts uncertain.
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Sydney Muziliv
Conus
Japanese Puppet Treaty Repudiated by Chinese
The article declares the treaty an empty dream to end Sino Japanese hostilities and warns China will treat any recognition of Wang Ching-Wei as treachery. It notes an arrest order for Wang with a $100,000 bounty and reports Chinese circles applaud U S aid of $100 million in credit to China as a response to Japan’s move.
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China
Wang Ching-Wei
United States
Japan
Romania Iron Guards vow to reunite Transylvania
A Bucharest AP report notes Iron Guardsmen meeting in Albai to mark Romania’s 22nd anniversary of Transylvania’s requisition. General Antonescu urged obedience to orders amid prosecutions linked to the movement. He hinted at Romania’s future unity and urged decisive steps to regain territories.
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Albaiult
Transylvania
Rumania
Bucharest
Associated Press
General Antonescu
Iron Guards
Romania
Bern
Plane losses by nation since outbreak of war reported
Air Ministry announced total losses: British 1700, German 5131, Italian 365, Greek 11. German eight raiders and five British fighters were lost today but all five British pilots are safe.
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London
Air Ministry
Train Wreck Report Sparks Chinese Attack Claims
Readable fragments describe a late Sunday incident involving a train wreck and claimed Chinese attack news. Mentions Japense or Japanese forces and injuries with two dead and several injured. Widespread confusion and garbled names appear, with references to Kobe and Hong Kong in the chaotic report.
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Hongkong
Bush Fire Brigades Increase Shows Campaign Impact
Chief Secretary Tonking states bushfire brigades rose from 200 to 600 between April last year and April this year as the campaign against careless fire use is overhauled.
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Sydney
Tonking
Sheep and cattle market report from Homebush Market
Pat Sen and Baedgery Ltd report 2300 sheep and lambs, mostly medium quality, prices generally improved. Wethers top at 1810, ewes up to 202 lambs, about 1900 cattle yarded with good trade. bulls to £19 4s, cows to £12 16s, vealers £12 16s, mediums 42s per 100 lbs, heavies around 44s, light well in demand.
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Sydney
Pat Sen
Baedgery Ltd
Vemlers
Beer price protest targets Juneer Mini hotels today
The Austrich Trade Union sub-branch threatens a boycott and legal action against six Juneer Mini hotels, three privately owned, unless beer prices are cut by Wednesday night. They argue brewery owners are better positioned than workers to bear tax costs as prices rose locally by a penny per mug and threepence per quart.
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Juneer Mini
Australich Re Wale Union
Wheat Prices Stressed As Markets Open
Quotations indicate mild activity in the Sydney wheat market with traders noting hinged quotes and fluctuations. Dealers report price bagged totals around 400 bushels and cautious bid quotes amid early trading.
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Sydney
Sussex Street Markets Report Confused Prices
The Tilawing prizes ruled of Sie a Sinfeet by Butter gal docws Cheese tid to 12 lb prices, ew lanl hen Honey 4ir gia Beeswax foo to Lib Powwtoes Tasmanian £ 19 10 to 2th aor Lath Giwus Victor 20 a ton.
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Sydney
Tasmanian
Diploma in Education Course Expansion at New England University College
Ay notified that the Diploma of Education courses will start at New England University College as an extension of existing faculties. The program includes comparative education, educational psychology, general and special methods, with six weeks of practice teaching. Terms begin March 17 1941 June 9 and September 8 with a total fee of £31 15s.
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New England University College
University College
Overseas News Service Credits and Source Networks
The Inverell Times notes that overseas news is supplied by the Australian Associated Press. Exclusive sources include The Times, The Daily Telegraph, the Daily Mail, The Daily Herald, The Manchester Guardian, Reuters World Service, and in America The New York Times, United Press, Associated Press, and the North American Newspaper Alliance.
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Associated Press
Inverell “Times
Association
Mm England
the Times
The
Daily Telegraph
Daily Mail
Daily Herald
Manchester Guardian
Britis United Press
Reuters World Service
America
New York Times
United Pres
Sociated Press
North American Newspaper Alliance
Market Prices in Alexandria for Grains and Forage
In Alexandria prices ruled for various feeds with Alex- Alita Wheaten chaff at 4 to 76, caten aid 8 to BP Lucerne chaff to 9 lucerne, hus Re to 86. The report lists grain and forage rates in a terse bulletin style.
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Sydney
Alex- Alita Wheaten
Caten Aid
Lucerne
Hus
Weather Forecast Clody and Doll Uhreaghent Update
The latest forecast offers regional outlooks with notes on sky conditions and temperatures. It references Clady and Doll and mentions unsettled weather patterns without specific dates or precise details.
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