British Plane Beats Six German Raiders in Night Skies
British airmen claim victory as one German fighter was shot down and another forced to land in Norway after a raid by six Luftwaffe aircraft. The Royal Navy reportedly struck German submarines while parliaments in Britain and France plan secret war policy sessions. A Canadian minister who urged U S action faces rebuke, and Russia presses Finland for more territory despite a treaty.
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Britain
France
United States
Sunderland repels six Junkers in North Sea air battle
London reports a Sunderland flying boat fended off six Junkers 88s over the North Sea. One enemy was shot down, another crippled and forced to land in Norway. a third later wrecked. The crew, including captain and second pilot, were slightly wounded. Berlin also notes losses and damaged ships in related operations.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Sunderland
North Sea
Norway
Junkers
Berlin
Bomber Attacks Trawlers In North Sea Battle
Nazi bomber attacked British trawlers in the North Sea. Aberdeen’s Gorspen crew abandoned in a lifeboat as a bomb fell nearby. Aspen remained afloat. Grimsby’s Russell hauled a mine which exploded causing slight damage, crew uninjured. raiders fled when chased by a British fighter.
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London
North Sea
Aberdeen
Gorspen
Aspen
Grimsby
Russell
Secret Sessions in London and Paris Next Week
Diplomats report secret sessions planned in Paris on Tuesday and London on Thursday. Critics doubt voting secrets will reveal war stakes while debates may probe government policy and future arms deals amid wartime fears.
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London
Inderlain
Howse le Camitts
Vimes
Welling
Tovernment Venehern
Tre
Senate
Del
Hadrat Soefall
M. Daladler Meader
Soviet Demands Echo Munich Case in Postwar Talks
The text notes continued concessions and demands for more territory despite attached map copies of a peace treaty. It compares Soviet tactics to Germany after Munich, citing Finland as a target and warning of frontier fortifications and gains reminiscent of Sudetenland developments.
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Finland
Czechoslovakia
Munich
Sudeten
War talk and propaganda claims in Canadian campaign
The report outlines a political speech criticizing Canada for influence operations aimed at dragging the United States into war. Senator Nye accuses a propaganda campaign, while Senator Fish notes D Conant’s efforts overstep. It cites that 95 percent of Americans prefer staying out unless attacked by a foreign foe. Keywords include American, Canada, war, propaganda, Nye, Fish, Conant.
Norwegian steamer attacked by German planes reported
A Norwegian passenger steamer armed at Mergen reported an attack by German planes injuring several passengers. A British destroyer responded, driving the planes away.
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London
Mergen
Calis
Helvbrongit
Germans Raid French Post
Friday report cites a raid on a French post with heavy artillery and trench mortars, resulting in casualties among defenders. Ottawa officials deem the speech by Cordell Hull ill advised, urging no statements that could be seen as steering U S policy toward involvement in the war.
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Lusdun
Gerais
Vie
Bare
Broadcasts From Germany Reveal Prisoner Pressures
London reports a German broadcast claiming British POWs refused to broadcast on Nazi programs. It says prisoners showed obstinacy under pressure and were mixed with Polish detainees, arguing such treatment violates humane norms and postwar penalties. The item notes Russian remarks on Finnish frontier motives.
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London
Germany
Ree
Seconere
Mabe
Stockholm
Freier
Persecey
Pema
Finland Loses More Land Demands From Russia
Finland faces renewed territorial demands from Russia amid shifting borders. Officials report increased pressure on northern regions as diplomatic exchanges continue with limited progress and heightened regional anxiety.
Man Sees Death Overtake Him At Eveleigh Yards
Haywood Givney a 55 year old railway worker was fatally struck at Eveleigh yards when his right foot became jammed in a railway point as an engine moved toward him. He died within seconds despite attempts to free him, the incident occurring while he was coupling a truck to a locomotive.
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Sydney Friday
Railway Point
Eveleigh Yards
Haywood Givney
Mle
Givney
Rally
Ila
Roche
Coal strike rumors denied as negotiations reportedly considered
Sydney reports suggestions of settlement talks for the coal strike were denied by union leaders. The general secretary of the Combined Miners union said the rumors were inspired gossip. Circles claimed possible wage adjus ments and arbitration to end the dispute, but unions denied any firm deal.
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Sydney
Sons
Groywkandi
Mie
Plyford
Winniey
Australia
Commonwealth
Uoon
Cyclist Falls Into River During Idle Moment at Wharf
Victor Brustolin, seated on his bicycle, toppled into the water when a pedal jammed on the wharf. Onlooker Norton dived in to help, plucking Brustolin from 20 feet of water onto the dredge V riducna. The bike, owned by Angelo Brintolin, was recovered later as Brustolin recovered with no lasting harm.
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Hrustolin
Mr. Norton
Brustohn
Reserair
Messrs
Norton Jin
Ating
Hain
Angelo Brintolin
Victor
Folhare
Brustolin
Temperature readings from yesterday and 24 hour period
Yesterday's maximum reached 82.5 degrees while the 24 hour minimum ended at 56 degrees. The measurements reflect the local thermometer readings for the specified time frame.
Local notes from Pirie and Adelaide fisheries era
Names and brief notes: Mr T C Stott MSP travels to meet the Prime Minister on federation matters. Several nominations for railway employee representative on the Railways Service Appeal Board. Lt Capt LV James retires from Orient Line due to ill health. Norwegian seaman Eugen Jorgenson to leave Pirie after 18 months hospital stay. Jenk eupice tht tuahargs from Pirie Hospital. HE Ranger and Roy Fidge show health improvements. Mr C Blades and Mrs T. Rowe graduates in Pirie. Miss Olive Lawler to visit Mrs Sandery in York Road. Maycock and the South Australian Wheatgrowers Association entourage visit Pirie en route to Crystal Brook. A list of Adelaide Whyalla air service passengers includes Mrs G Hall and Yvonne, Mr G Abraham, Mr A W Edwards.
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LV. James
Orient Line
South Australian
Eugen Jorgenson
Pirie
Pirie Hospltal
J. Ein Eupice
HE. Ranger
Pirie Hospital
Roy Fidge
Read Street
C. Blades
Tid Street
Pirie West
Adelaide
Olive Lawler
Port Angusts
B. A Sandery
York Road
Manrico and Mannie Race in Melbourne Handicap
Melbourne Friday section notes Manrico and Mannie in the Newmarket Handicap and Lloyd Stakes context. Hayine Potui Mavel Shi is cited as a dangerous opponent. Won by a late surge, with record implications for Mustrolaslam and Kaolin. The text recounts heavy beating and weight carry concerns in Flemington sprint events.
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Melbulane
Manriy
Munelee
Hayine Potui
Mannie
Mies
Citi
Sini
Why Men Ceased Work in Adelaide Strike Fallout
In Adelaide the strike news centers on a dispute over an award set by Judge Drake-Brockman and Mr Ticharis. Workers sought a shorter week and wage adjustments, with the Full Court ruling on a 5 percent allowance instead of the 10 percent sought, sparking debate on the operation date and industry impact.
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Adelaide
New South Wales
Drake-Brookfult
M. Ticharis
Richardr. Richards
Dingo Lrake- Brockman
Victoria
Tronugust
Hichards
Steeplechase Victory for Bogskar at National Meet
GN reports Bogskar wins the National Steeplechase amid a field including MacMuffat and Gold Arrow. Hed a4 followss- AR 180 Vast highlights marked bets and odds. Gold Arrow opened at 50 to 1 as the race unfolded, with Bogskar securing the win in a tense finish.
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London
Surprise for Court in Sydney Harbor dredging case
In Sydney the Court of Marine Regime heard a collision inquiry between a Union Company freighter and a Blue Star cargo liner in Sydney Harbor on March 9. Windeyer KC asked to reopen evidence saying new information from his solicitor concerns dredging near the Harbor Bridge and is of gravest importance.
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Sydney
Windeyer
K.C. H
Blue Star Line
Court of Marine
Union Company
Blue Star
Sydney Harbor
Wheat And Silver Wheet: 4 8 buster Sliver 1 8 Li
Fragmentary data shows names or terms Wheat And Silver Wheet and buster Sliver with fractions 4/8 and 1/8, suggesting a sports or product note. Readable items are scarce. no clear event, entities, or outcomes emerge.
Red Cross Appeal Totals From Bakers Town Collection
The Fatest bakers town collection adds £10 16 to Pirie Red Cross Fund bringing it to £840 11. Prey acknowledged £814 15. Trotting Club totals to date. Mrs S. J. Warren, secretary of Pirie Red Cross Centre, said she had received from Pirie Neate.
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Bakers
Pirie Red Cross
Prey
Pirie
5. J. Warren
Pirie Red Grose Centre
Pirie Sas Neate
Ferrier Leads With 73 In Masters Invitation Round
New York Friday report on the Masters Invitation at Augusts shows Jy Beeter opening with 73 for the lead and Lingh Mauium close under par. Other players listed include Ppamaret 67 Nelson 69 Lawson Little Croke Woot Howry Picard Keargin 71 Bunyan Yabes Burke 72 Dent Wogan 73 Bad Ward Guldah 74 Jones 78. The record notes a large field and mentions a historic 59 round in the tournament’s long history.
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Australian Associated Press
New York
Jy Beeter
Siontour Golt-Chamiyion
Lingh Mauium
Dio Das
Eenres
Ppamaret
Aanpep
Nelson
Lawson Little
Croke Woot
Howry Picard
Areina
Keargin
Bunyan
Yabes
Burke
Dent
Wogan
Bad Ward
Guldah
Jones
Largeal
Saveo
State government to release coal reserves for 15 weeks
Premier Playford announced Adelaide action to keep industries functioning during the coal strike. Government will release reserve stocks for up to 15 weeks with returns expected after the strike ends. Supply priorities include public utilities, government departments, and private industry to avert broad disruption.
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Adelaide
Indusoyabhould
Southustralia
Uwe Closses
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