Evacuation plans and air raid principles in Commons debate
In the House of Commons Mr Chamberlain reaffirmed September remarks on targeting only military centers. Britain would not bomb civilians to spread terror and evacuation of children from congested areas would begin, with citizens able to opt out but urged to cooperate with measures. The discussion touched on naval actions, wartime leadership, and international responses amid ongoing global tensions.
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Heavy Losses Reported as Finns Hold Maennerheim Line
Helsinki dispatch says Finns withdraw from outer Maennerheim posts while Russians still siege fortified zones. Soviet barrage persists with Finns lacking guns for counterattack. Estimated 4000 Russian fatalities and 2500 on the eastern end amid claims Mannerheim Line is a scattered defense rather than a continuous fortification.
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Triplets Born as Counterfeit Notes Warned by Police
Public warning from Sydney after counterfeit ten shilling notes circulate. criminals mimic design and watermark but lack Captain Cook profile. In Melbourne a mint discovery prompted Commonwealth alerts. in Sydney Mrs Barbary Lehinhach of Newtown gives birth to triplets at South Sydney Hospital for Women. One boy died 14 hours after birth. other two weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and 6 pounds 10 ounces respectively. all three survived initial treatment and were moved to Crown Street Womens Hospital in oxygen tents.
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Severe weather frays across Europe in harsh winter
Arctic conditions grip the region with severe blizzards and disruption. Germany experiences disruption as Denmark braces for worsening cold. Budapest reports heavy winter conditions, signaling a harsher season ahead across central Europe.
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Evening enrolment notice at Vivian Street college
Technical College invites first, second and third year students to see Mr KeertTnstrim for enrolment at the College Building Vivian Street daily 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to pm after Monday 19th February. After discussion with students hours and evenings will be adjusted to suit the group, all students should be present Monday night at 7 pm if possible.
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Strike at Mills Over Production Speedup
More than five employers at Globe Worsted Mills Ply at Marrickville went on strike yesterday alleging the management attempted to introduce methods for speeding up production. Sydney Priday notes the dispute centers on labor practices and workplace efficiency.
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Usey
Military Tunics Surplus Offer in Sydney Briefing
About 18,000 military tunics initially made for the original ALP but not issued will be remade and issued to the Second ADP or to militia units in Sydney. The announcement signals a large surplus being redirected to active defense needs.
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Sydney
Pricay
Australian Party Leader Probes Charges Against Lawson
In Sydney the Australian Country Party leader Mr Cameron pressed Prime Minister Menzies on grounds for charging Mr Lawson. Cameron argued Menzies admitted the minister’s cross blunder and grave indiscretion, and suggested a new penalty would follow his judgment.
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Unclear fragmentary report on dock project status
Fragmented OCR text references a grav ing dock report, government involvement, and various names and places. Details are unreadable, but indicates awaiting a formal briefing or investigation into dock site activities and related approvals.
Taxing the Wealthy in Australia Debate
The Taxpayers movement leader criticized a limited number of wealthy individuals who support the community's maintenance and employment, arguing the wealth class finances capital investment and commerce, while noting the government’s reliance on these funds.
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Bush Fires Ravage Victoria and Sydney Area
Severe bush and grass fires raged across Victoria and near Sydney disrupting towns such as Tangilbren and Whoreuly. Over 1000 volunteers battled the blazes, destroying 700 sheep and vast grassland, with damage to fencing and a tram tower amid widespread fear and livestock losses.
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AWL Opposes Brisbane At Miners Strike Convention
The AWL convention at Coo lungatta decided not to provide financial assistance to coalminers if a strike occurs. The threat of a general mine stoppage drew closer as coal owners refused to accept the miners belt. Unions urged the Trades and Labour Council to convene metropolitan union executives to mobilise support for miners. Abi: six hundred strikers from the Proce Milly today decided not to resign ere Us a change 2 made in VM production Mannner.
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Trades and Later Council
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Ue Proce Milly
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Wheat Market Quotations From Sydney and L
Fragmentary text appears to reference wheat quotations and names such as Sydney Johan Wier and Bullitts Hoye parcels. The legible parts suggest market prices or quotations but the full facts, including dates, places, or figures, are unclear in the source.
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Germany's Position on Britain's Economic War Abridged
A London dispatch discusses Germany's stance amid Britain’s wartime economic measures. It notes trade controls and Britain’s stance on coal, oil, and war material, with references to tonnage and supply routes. The article hints at strategic shipping movements and economic pressure between nations.
Cabinet to Review Wet Canteens in Military Camps
Federal circles expect a cabinet review of wet canteens in military camps amid concerns over unauthorized drinking by service personnel. The Ons Pradires in Ungheburti Catiociates issued a statement highlighting ongoing problems and the need for stricter controls.
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Om Pradires
Ungheburti
Markets Report from Sussex Street
Markets news from Sussex Street with brief notes on prices for potatoes cheese and other produce. Raw OCR text is garbled but references pricing trends and items traded today. The brief mentions Tasarmttog and local vendors with limited legible details.
Quotations From Sydney by Qactaniona Today
Fragmentary quotations from Sydney attributed to Qactaniona describe uncertain events and names, with garbled phrases and missing context. The readable parts mention numbers and a lucerne reference, but no clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are established.
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Qactaniona
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Australia plans shipbuilding expansion for small vessels
The Acting Minister for the Navy in Melbourne indicates Australia will begin construction of smaller naval craft. The statement, attributed to Mir Street, Saks, suggests a push to enhance local shipbuilding capabilities and accelerate readiness by producing compact vessels for coastal and patrol duties.
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Mir Street
Saks
British Army Strength Doubled in Twelve Months
London reports a drastic rise in force levels from 600000 to 1250000 in twelve months with ongoing expansions. The India Army saw large increases. imperial and colonial forces also grew, while volunteer numbers reached around ten thousand since war began.
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Areminemendous Verves
Impulsory
Acheme Uffee Verie
Mators
Empire Army
Reernine Ter
Weather forecast fragment notes cooler trend and fire risk
A scrambled weather snippet mentions a cooler trend with south to southwest winds. It notes fire risk increasing in southern and western divisions and possible development of a thunderstorm in central and northeast areas.
Two Die In Ethelton Car Crash
A sedan car plowed into a Post road embankment at Ethelton Friday killing Lloyd Williams 29 and John Youman Harrison 6 of three occupants. The remaining passenger suffered serious injuries.
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Ethelton
Lloyd Williams
John Youman Harrison
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