Australian Soldiers To Come Action In Next Days
London reports Italy has entered the war and Australian forces are expected to be in action within the next two days. The RAF raided Italian possessions in East Africa and Libya with three British planes shot down. Merchant shipping losses include 27 vessels seized or scuttled, while many traders face disruption. The document notes French troops holding positions in the Alps with no Italian invasion, and discusses shifting Allied strategies and the broader war context.
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Italy
London
R.A.F
Italian East Africa
Libya
Rome
Ais
France
Hitler
Mussolini
Allies Fight Grimly For France In World War II Dispatch
A wartime report describes French and British forces stubbornly defending ground in France. It notes German pressure likely to ease after a few days and cites estimates of enemy losses, including troops and armor, amid heavy fighting and grim determination.
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France
Italians in Australia Quiet in Sydney
In Sydney most Italian shops closed and police patrolled streets after disturbances were limited. About 200 soldiers moved toward King's Cross with dispersed crowds after police consultation. In Victoria and at coal mines in Wonthaggi Italian workers were kept from underground as Italy declared war, with some Italians allowed to resume work later. Authorities, including Minister Reid, assess impact on fruit and vegetable supplies and plan responses.
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King's Cross
Broken Hill
Italy
Soldiers Pay Special Living Allowance in Melbourne
Weeblies as Members of ATF or Airforce stationed away from home will receive a special living allowance of 11 daily, boosting the total sustenance allowance and special living allowance to 44 days. Navy members already receive the standard pay.
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Melbourne
ATF
Airforce
Obituary of Mr. F H Leverrier KC
The obituary notes the death of Frank Leverrier KC at age in Wau with mention of his long service in the Bar and his status as a leading figure. It references his years of practice and role as a backer and leader within the legal community.
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Wau
Backster
Agp
Ereier KC
Price of Tin Reported in Sydney Marker
A fragmentary note from Wednesday lists tin prices in Sydney with unclear context. It mentions Lomching and Faquoret and includes stray terms such as Pate and Viare, indicating an OCR error or misprint on the historical page.
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Sydney
Sydney Weather Update Forecast May Showers
Weather bulletin for Sydney reports variable winds and isolated showers possible in the next four hours. Temperatures may ease as showers clear, with brief dry spells and light winds throughout the day.
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Sydney
Woden
Ceulhrrn
Cosber
Market Headlines From Sussex Street
Odd market summary appears from Sussex Street with scattered phrases about laws and rates. It mentions prices, rates, and market activity but is fragmented and lacks clear events or people.
Quotations and Notes From Alexandria
Fragmentary Alexandria clipping features scattered words and names, including quotations and references to a Sydney figure and a person named Th te salen. The readable text is limited, with few clear actions or events to summarize into distinct facts.
Lottery Draw Notice From Sydney Street Listings
The fragment lists a lottery drawing notice with names and addresses including Turner Street, Red terre Street, Coal Cas, Punchbow, and Mylora Street. It mentions a sequence, Fourth prize, and various prices. No clear winner or date is confirmed in the legible text.
Favoritism Allegations At Ex-Servicemen Meeting
At a War Emergency Association gathering the president, Apt F Agrans, accused untrained individuals of being given army commissions to advance Parliamentarians. He claimed prelates and other powers were using influence to benefit certain sects and supporters, raising concerns about favoritism within the ranks.
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Wedie Shy
Ex Service Men War Emergency Association
Apt
Agrans
Dry Weather Grips the Continent
A garbled wire service style item notes widespread dry weather across the continent with references to various regions and impacted activities. Key names or places are unreadable in the fragment, but the sense is of a persistent drought affecting daily life and weather patterns.
Labor and War Industrial Proposals in Melbourne
Wartime proposals for an Industrial Regulation Bill to curb strikes and lockouts were submitted to Prime Minister Menshen by the ACTU emergency committee. Officials indicated the government was not inclined to favor the plan. If rejected, talks between Mr Men des and union leaders on a union industrial plan may be in jeopardy.
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Melbourne
Menshen
A.C.T.U
Mir Mendes
Fane
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