Russia Presses Finnish Defences as Losses Mount
London reports say Soviet forces renewed assaults on the Mannerheim Line with heavy artillery and five major offensives repulsed. Over a thousand Soviet casualties were estimated after the last assault. The Soviet air force bombed interior towns, aided by German-trained officers, while two planes were shot down. The British Delegation, returning from Copenhagen, said Finland would hold but urged immediate aid from workers soldiers and doctors.
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Russia
England
Copenhagen
Finland
Deniliquin Board Denies Forced Ward Pairing Claim
In Sydney on Monday Superintendent of Hospitals Mr D K Otton rejected Deniliquin Hospital Board claims that the Hospitals Commission ordered aborigines to be admitted and housed beside white women in a maternity ward. Ostorn said it may be undesirable to mix groups but lack of funds sometimes prevented a solution.
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Sydney
D. K. Otton
Hospitals’ Commission
Deniliquin Board
Afr. Ostorn
German raids sink neutral ships amid clouded German tally
London reports say two neutral vessels were sunk during Saturday raids on British shipping. A German radio claim of 14 sunk is dismissed as exaggerated. A British RAPD squadron engaged the attackers, three shot down and three badly damaged. Two German pilots washed ashore and no airmen were rescued. the British squadron included South African and New Zealand airmen.
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South Africa
New Zealand
Patrol Officers Speared to Death on Rye Coast
A patrol near the Rye Coast in Madang New Guinea was attacked by natives on Friday. Officer Gus O'Donnell was speared to death and colleague George Greathead was injured during the assault.
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Brisbane
Gus O'Donnell
George Greathead
Rye
Madang
New Guinfu Oon
Lady teachers undertake long bus journey to Outback town
A group of young women teachers travelled about 100 miles by bus from Ivanhee to Broken Hill and arrived in a state of tellapee. The ARV secretary Mr. Lloyd Ross has received a message confirming the event.
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Bydney
Ivanhee
Broken Hill
Tellapee
Lloyd Ross
ARV
Park Trees Cut Down Amid Coal Shortage in London and Glasgow
Due to a coal shortage many public parks are taking down trees or thinning groves to use as fuel. In Glasgow the measure extends to cutting trees in public spaces to provide energy, with authorities noting the wider economic strain and the aim to conserve scarce coal supplies.
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London
Glasgow
Soldiers in Fracas Ends in Fatality in Hobart
In Hobart a clash involving two soldiers led to the assault of 58 year old William John Rennie. He was admitted to hospital and died hours later from injuries said to have occurred when one man struck him on the joint. An arrest was reported but details remain unclear.
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William John Rennie
Rennie
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Ue Gael Cep
Santa Attiwrk
Tsay Oyesoder
Turkish disaster worsens as aftershocks hit rickety city
Telegrams report continued earthquakes in Turkey with dozens dead and many injured. Rescue teams rush to collapsed buildings as tremors shake the region, compounding the crisis and triggering international aid appeals.
Son killed as father slashes throat at farm
Perth report of a horrific farming incident where 6 year old Jame Howell was killed by a large table knife. Ernest Jame Howell, 32, a farm hand, is in serious condition with his throat wound after the attack. He had been brought to a doctor for observation but later was allowed to return to the farm. The event occurred about three weeks prior, leaving the boy dead and the father severely injured.
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Perth
Jame Howell
Wrest Webin
Ernest Jamey Howell
Pyo Howell
Escaped Prisoner Recaptured in Sydney Incident
Sydney report says one of two brothers who escaped from the jail last Thursday was recaptured by a police officer late Monday night. The other brother broke away and disappeared, authorities pursuing leads.
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Sydney
Jock
Turssday
vOhe
Discontented Workers at Melbourne Fishermen's Bend Factory
Resentment grows among about fifty Amalgamated Engineering workers over Commonwealth Aircraft Corpora tion’s failure to sign an agreement covering wages and conditions. A Trades Hall moderates committee was to hold a stop- work meeting, with planners noting dissatisfaction and urging formal negotiations.
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Melbourne
Monnay
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation
Amalgamated Engineering
Ala Fometing Aesterdine Lh
IL Theoliles
Plahertien
Heyl
Missing plane sighting near Archerfield to Rockhampton
A turn-engined Dragon aircraft piloted by Captain Bruce Munro is reported missing between Archerfield aerodrome and Rockhampton. Weather conditions permit flight and a search is underway with reports of sighting and movement around the aerodrome yesterday.
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Brisbane
Bruce Munro
Archerfield Aerodrome
Rockhampton
Mather
Gothine
Gas Company Seeks Permit to Raise Prices
A report from the board shows the state authority granting permission to the Atrlin Gaslight Company to increase rates. The filing requests higher charges for gas service, with the board noting compliance and pending final approval. Local customers may face higher bills once the order is finalized.
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Sydney
Oued
Chveritent
Atrlin Gaslight Company
Mice and Plague Danger Abated Across State
The secretary of the Farmers and Sratlers Association Mr wo of Cambridge said the danger of a mice plague has passed due to the maturation of harvested wheat in paddocks. He noted storage arrangements throughout the state are now satisfactory. Two weeks ago some districts faced risk and farmers were compelled to empty wheat into open paddocks due to lack of bulkhead accommodation.
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Sydney
Farmers and Sratlers Association
Cambridge
Scalded to death child in Fig Tree home tragedy
A four year old girl, Shirley Gilliespie, died after scalding herself on a hot copper pipe at her Fig Tree home in Wollongong. The accident occurred while the mother was momentarily away, as the child played in the yard.
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Wollongong
Shirley
Gilliespie
Fig Tree
Rep Iittier
Man's ordeal near Medlow Bath ends conscious escape
A man fell over a cliff in the Megatang Valley near Medlow Bath and crawled to Valley Farm. He sustained fire wounds and exposure and was found by locals in a strewn street. He remained conscious Saturday morning and was attempting to climb when the fall occurred.
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Katoomba
Moritas
Clit
Megatang Valey
Medlow Bath
Valley Farm
Woman Shot Moan Arrested Near Adelaide
Mrs Kathleen O'Grady, 45, of Gieurig, is in serious condition after a bullet wound and a man was arrested at a washhouse near her home. Police say no shot was fired at Mrs OGrady while she washed dishes. suspect apprehended after disturbance at nearby location.
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Adelaide Mornay
Kathleen O'Grady
Gieurig
Ogrady
Severe Petrol Tank Fire Sparks Fatal Injuries
An incident involving a severely burnt petrol tank led to injuries during work at a site in Thor. Neil Paterson and two others were reported to have been secured and later attended to by emergency crews, with one critical condition noted as they attempted to control the blaze and secure the tank.
Fire Obstruction Halts Main Road and Railway
Newcastle reports a fire obstruction on the main northern line and a parallel railway arter, with damages to a conveyor at the Hetten Behind Colliery. The blaze disrupted rail and coach services, affecting Sydney Tamworth and Kempsey trains for a considerable period. Local responses and exact cause remain unclear.
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Newcastle
Hetten Beliind
Lars Onl
Hesham
Sydney
Tamworth
Wheat Quotations In Australia Export Wheat Prices
The Australian Wheat Board's quotations for export wheat were released today. Bulk lots were quoted at 9 per bushel, with millers holding firm on price and supply.
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Sydney
Millers
Silo accommodation plans in Sydney District Farmers group meeting
Amerie of District Farmers urged provisions for aligenda and accommodations for idea at Hoenne Parkes with Wheat Growers Union and Settlers Association backing. They agreed robber wool impacts and silo availability should be limited, Parkes noted as desirable location but rail access may delay full operations for at least 12 hours on a forthcoming schedule.
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Sydney
Amerie
Hoenne Parkes
Wheat Growers Union
Gid Settlers’ Association
Ignnouy
Prokistin
Parkes
Sussex Street Markets Prices Report
Today’s market notes list Tasmanian potatoes at 8 to 8 10 per bag and new laid eggs at 4d per case. Butter ranges 1s 6d to 1s 9d per pound with cheese at 10d to 1s per pound. Honey 2d to 3d per pound, maize 5 to 6d per bushel, onions 1d to 4d per pound, milk at 4s 5d to 5s.
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Sydney
Tasmanian
Quotations on Feedstuffs in Alexandria Market Report
A brief Alexandria market note lists prices for feed items such as chaff wheaten four to eight, hay 62 to 56, leerne five six to seven, and hay Jucerne seven pence to seven pence per unit, with miscellaneous oats and related commodities cited in the day’s quotation range.
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Sydney
Leerne
Outen
Balkan Entente Ends Conference With Four Nation Pact
A joint statement from Turkey Greece Romania and Yugoslavia outlines peace policies friendly neighbor relations and expanded political and economic ties. The pact contemplates extending the agreement for seven more years while Romania signals openness to discuss Hungary and Bulgaria territorial claims amid Soviet pressure.
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Turkey
Greece
Rumania
Yugoslavia
Weather Forecast Prompt Indicates Rain and Thunder Likely
Noon issued forecast for 24 hours warns of further rain and thunder in northern and eastern areas with heavy falls possible in the northeast corner. Scattered showers on the seaboard with otherwise fine conditions, moderate temperatures, and sultry heat in the northeast. Winds from southwest to southeast, fresh to strong and animated.
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Sydney
Seaboard
Car Fatality Kills Man. Four Injured in Sydney Crash
Sydney reports a fatal crash near Bot. George Miller, 47, died when a car swerved off the road, hit a telephone post, and overturned. Four others, including two women, were injured as the vehicle overturned after veering onto the road's berm. James agers, driver of the car, told police his foot jammed on the berm.
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Sydney
George Miller
Kllied Mane
James Agers
Aries
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