Teuton submarine sinks merchant cruiser in Atlantic
In the fighting on Wednesday they penetrated one part of the British line and captured two guns. There is no sign of an advance into Egypt synchronising with the southern operations, and a British force has defeated Italians 35 miles inside Libya. Fighting is occurring also in Kenya and Abyssinia. Yesterday 35 German planes were shot down in the English Channel. A British merchant cruiser has the submarine with the loss of between. In a brisk action two British destroyers routed German naval auxiliaries, sunk by a Mand 40.
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Libya
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Gritich
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Aldridge
Mero
Port Augusta
Adelaide
I. Sheratt
H. Woodward
Nuith
Broken Hill
Hiss
Wheeling
Pirie
Dr. George
M.D. Tucker
D. Orehiard
Dlj
Anders
Ftglishh Chanel Hospital
Francs
Pirie Hospital
Guldin
Moppettrust
Plasermund
Pirie Mans
AML
Aywick
Dover
Kent
Southampton
London
Malcolm
Verity
North Sea
Italians Strike Somaliland Attacks Fizzle Amid Heavy Action
Italian assaults on Sugar Pass in Somaliland resumed on Tuesday but achieved limited results, with Cairo reports noting aerial and naval bombardment along the Zeila coast and modest penetration along the front. The Cairo communiqué describes a cautious push, facing stiff opposition and unclear gains despite continued bombardment from air and sea.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Sugar Pass
Somaliland
Cairo
Greek cruiser sunk during St Marys Day clash report
A Sudan/ Somaliland update says the Malian advance along Zeila road is 28 miles west of Afar with about 16 000 troops. Fierce fighting claims British troops and arms captured. Somaliland situation remains serious as of the latest Hallan communique.
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London
Zeila Road
Afar
Hallan
German Planes Down Over Coastal Areas and Sea
A World War II report states 35 German planes were destroyed and fighters shot down over coastal regions of Scotland, southwest England, and Wales. It notes 31 enemy aircraft down since yesterday and confirms Dorniers were shot down at sea in the morning.
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London
Formant
Nouth
Scotland
England
Wales
German Planes Driven Away in Sea Battle Skirmish
British fighters yesterday repelled about 300 German raiders attacking south east coastal areas near Kanglaned as bombs reportedly fell on Channel ports in a fierce air offensive.
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London
Hitler
Kanglaned
British and German air raids near Pirie and Adelaide
Reports describe German raid formations approaching the Australian coast with ships and planes, as Pirie and Adelaide observers detail fighter and bomber activity. Casualties and hospital updates follow as scattered accounts note bombings, medical notes, and defence responses across Port Augusta, Pirie and nearby areas.
Many Lives Lost and Sufferings in Pirie Hospital News
Reported progress of Mr. J Arboit in Pirie Hospital follows recent injuries. Local medical committee including Drs Bettess Tren gove Hall Paterson Fulwood oversee care. Dutton and Huckwell return to health after Pirie and Adelaide hospital stays with injuries in plaster and mobility on crutches. Mrs Mounce of Beachport visits, ship Trans-4 torpedoed by U-boat. rescue saved many aboard as sinking occurred at sea. New appointments light changes in Pirie schools and Royal Australian Air Force training moves begin.
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J. Arboit
Pirie
Bute
Cosme
Frank Dutton
Adelaide
Pirie Hospital
A. Huckwell
London
J. Mounce
Beachport
Insylvania
A. L. Mounce
Henry Street
Britain
Risdon Park
New York
Marrabel
Atlantic
J. C. G. Glastonbury
Royal Australian Air Force
Willeave Pirie
Point Cook
Br. A. E Dinning
Pirie High School
Mr. Glastonbury
Richards Protests Pension Top-Ups For Civil Servants
In Adelaide the Opposition leader Mr Richards attacked the Government during the Superannuation Act Amendment Bill debate. He criticized making up pay for married civil servants up to £290 annually while single men receive nothing, urging equal treatment and questioning Public Service Commissioner powers on indefinite leave for ten public servants.
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Adelaide
Criteiin
RS. Richards
Richards
Victoria Honors Air Disaster Victims Memorial Service
Melbourne reports thousands attended a national memorial for Tuesday Canberra crash victims. Cabinet Ministers, military leaders, air force personnel, and officials gathered at St Pauls Cathedral after bodies arrived by train. Separate services followed at Springvale for cremations and burials, with dignitaries including the Prime Minister in attendance.
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Air Force
Canberra
Prince's Bridge
Cpl Palmer
St Patrick’s Cathedral
St. Pauls
Scitizens
Flinders Street
Eereon Battalion
Royal Australian Air Force
Emi
Lui Gowee
Winston Dusen
RG. Mensie
Joh Lathan
High Court Teaders
Army
Navy
Ar Fore
Uitain
Canada
South Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Brudenell
White
Buangor
Springvale
Fairsairn
Henry Gullet
Elford
Hitchcock
Sta
Lismore
Briz-Gen. Street
Ca Thornthwaite
Thermometer Readings Show Mild Weather Yesterday
Daily readings report a high of 57.2 and a low of 45.3 degrees with the 24 hour period ending at 8 30 am. The values indicate cool spring weather and a stable temperature range for the day.
More Dredging at Port Augusta in News Update
Port Augusta sees continued dredging plans with local authorities approving further work at the harbor. The project aims to deepen channels to support larger vessels and boost trade, with timelines and funding details outlined by the port authority.
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Port Augusta
Climate Suitability Depends On Funds
Adelaide reports in Thursday notes that housing designs may vary with the Housing Trust funding and climate. The article discusses expected Sept decisions, plans for Adelaide homes, and references to funds and design considerations for future construction.
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Adelaide
Pont Alglsta
Wusalla
Peru
Manhunt Narrows to Area as Station Women Guard Homes
Police intensify search for armed fugitive described as dangerous. Station workers and nearby residents, including women, patrol with rifles amid dawn to dusk treks and reports of shots fired during a prior encounter. Trackers and a police posse pushed 16 to 48 miles in pursuit, with no capture yet.
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Clary
Memr Oliry
Homestead
Munnabill
Rats Ravage 20 000 Square Miles in Queensland
Raging bush rat invasion across Boulia and Birdsville districts devastates camps, gear, and supplies. Drovers report attacked saddles, clothing, and food stores chewed, trees stripped, and fires started by matches. Residents endure fear as pest extends over vast grassland.
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Boulia
Birdsville
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Kain's
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Sherwin
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Pirie Primary School
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J. C. G. Glastonbur
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ME. IS. Richards
Melbourne
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