British Army Tightens Grip West of Tobruk Front
Imperial forces reach El Gazala forty miles from Tobruk denying coast road passage for reinforcements and supplies. Patrolling armored units on the Barka plateau tighten British control as new Allied forces arrive and the Tobruk defense strengthens amid ongoing clashes and air raids.
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Tobruk
Australian Associated Press
London
el Gazala
Imperial Army of the Nile
Barka Plateau
Raids On Britain Hit London and Coastal Areas
Widespread aerial raids continued after dusk with German planes attacking London and coastal districts. Anti aircraft guns fired as fighters and bombers crossed the coast, causing some casualties in a leading street incident and reports of damage across South Wales, Liverpool, and West Midlands towns.
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London
Getan Ganiers
Coustal
Gunire
Wales
Liverpool
Au Thaltereft
Copiny
Bomb raids on Wilhelmshaven and Emden hit docks and yards
RAF raids on Wilhelmshaven and Emden targeted harbor docks shipyards and naval facilities with fires vast damage at Marinewerft and nearby yards. Emden raids damaged Brunnshafen Lidustriehafen and large ore docks while defense remained strong. Borkum Island barracks hangars were hit as Germans reported coast region bombings with fatalities and injuries.
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London
Royal Air Force
Germian
Wilhelmshaven
Emden
Air Ministry
Marinewerft
Australia Builds Up Armaments for Empire War Needs
Melbourne reports Australia far exceeds expectations in munition production. Ministers note difficult secret list limits full disclosure. Australian workers push to supply Britain with field guns, small arms, transport wagons, and 25 pounder howitzers. Strong involvement of Australian labor and engineers supports imperial war efforts.
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Britain
Australia
Nile
Thermometer Readings From Yesterday and Overnight
A local thermometer recorded yesterday's high at 99 degrees. Overnight low reached 58.2 degrees at 2.30 am after 24 hours of data collection.
Whereabouts of ships revealed by closed radio stations
Australian Navy Minister W M Hughes says one of four commercial stations closed this week broadcast ship movements in Australian waters. He urged seamen to keep ships at sea without anti mine gear and warned the enemy could use the information to target shipping along the coast.
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Lanberra
W. M. Hughes
Navy
Hughes
German Seamen Reported in Australian Ports
Melbourne reports 10 to 12 German born seamen arriving on large American ships. They could wander ports and record shipping movements and war progress. Authorities suspect organized groups with a Nazi linked leader in America guiding them. Shipping men argue such seamen should be kept ashore to prevent sensitive information gathering.
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Australia
America
Melbourne
Greeks Capture Klisura Declared by Athens
Athens official announcement reports Greek forces captured Klisura in a strategic advance. The development signals a shift in regional control and may affect frontline positions and supply routes. No further details on casualties or dates were provided.
Union Secretary Replies to Judge in Arbitration Court
Adelaide Friday report quotes N Maclean secretary of Ironworkers Association defending union leaders against intimidation and criticizing Judge O Mara for preemptive statements. He urges judges to refrain from assumptions about union actions and stresses democratic leadership and commitment to dispute handling through shop stewards.
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Adelaide
N. Maclean
Ironworkers’ Association
Judge O'Mara
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Sydney
O'Mara
Maclean
Murray water project marks major South Australian development
Premier Playford highlighted the Murray to Adelaide pipeline as the state’s largest development, detailing cement lining and pipe manufacturing advances. W A Munro noted Whyalla’s industrial role, while Whyalla Steel and Murrabit suppliers faced contracts totaling over £505,000 for 139 miles of piping. Completion targeted by July with 240 mile piping plans and extensive testing by government inspectors.
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T. Playford
South Australia
Playford
W. A. Mune
Mime Twhusteles
Murray
Adelie Plains
Ranges
Whyalla
Broken TI
Australia
Adelaide
Lsing & Witoe
Mite Steel Ltd
AL Keswick
Pires
Murr
Labor aims to conquer upper house in March election
Adelaide Friday. Labor Party will push to boost Legislative Council seats at the general election in March. ALW leader A W Lacey said council rolls were in deplorable condition and canvassers should act now. He cited Port Adelaide exponentially uneven rolls with Assembly 17364 to Council 6749. Pirie figures 7300 vs 3000. Ward noted voter misbelief that council voting is for property owners only. Lacey named categories of qualified voters: property owners over £30, joint owners, occupiers, returned soldiers, policemen, caretakers.
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Adelaide
Friday E
Labor Party
Legislative Council
ALW
A. We Laces
Pirie
Assembly
Council
F. F. Ward
Lacey
Defence of Pacific defence of Pacific three power plan reported
Reported defense of a three power plan for the Pacific details the positions of involved governments and their stated aims. The article notes official statements, potential steps, and responses from allied nations as nations weigh strategic options in the region.
Naval co operation plan for bases in hostilities
British and Dutch East Indies agree to allow American warships access to all Britain and Dutch bases in case of hostilities. Reported Friday at Manila, from good authority. The plan covers Britain, America, and the Dutch East Indies.
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Britain, America
Dutch East Indies
Manila
Support for Ironworkers in State Industrial Court Case
The Builders Labourers' Federation condemned the decision of Mr. President Kelly on J. McLean secretary of the Whyalla branch of the Ironworkers Union. A resolution was adopted supporting the Ironworkers Union in its stance toward the President’s proposed removal from the State Industrial Court.
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Adelaide
Kelly
J. McLean
Whyalla
Ironworkers’ Union
Builders Laborers’ Federation
Red Cross Appeal Total Reaches Over One Thousand Pounds
Two donations received by Pirie Red Cross Fund bring the total to £10150. Prev. acknowledged £4907 16. Bakers Town Collection 2 5 an ee sik 4 Anonymous 6 50 4s 640. Total includes distribution of supplies of petrol oil and munitions at strategic harbors throughout the Philippines. The defences of Manila have been increased so the port is virtually impregnable.
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Bakers
Philippines
Manila
Local notices and appointments from Pirie district
Mr E R Glasson clerk Pirie District Council to start fortnight leave on Tuesday. Mr R J Lydeamore reports in Adelaide today for RAAF ground staff enlistment. Miss Joan Yeatlan of Pirie West sails to Sydney and Adelaide for a holiday. Mr Clem Langsford of Solomontown returns from city visit. Miss G Henderson of Adelaide, Crystal Pool Swimming Club member, holidays in Pirie. N V Parham sustains severe lacerations to right ring finger at Smaelters gang. treated then returned home. Mrs M O’Toole and daughter Mollie of Semaphore stay in Pirie with Mrs G A Wilson after visits to Whyalla and Tron Knob. Mr O L Isaschsen re-elected chairman of Associated Banks of SA. general manager of Bank of Adelaide, formerly stationed in Pirie. Airmail passengers list for Adelaide-Whyalla service released: She by Mr Scpoe Wisi ark to...
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Masons
Smaelters
O. L. Isaschsen
Associated Banks of South Australia
Bank of Adelaide
Pirie
Woman defies judge in bankruptcy case at Benalla
Miss Catherine Frances Curry of Winton told Judge Lukin she would return to gaol or be carried out in her coffin rather than divulge financial details. The spinster, in gaol since Christmas for refusing to declare assets, faced adjourned hearing as warders removed her from court. The debt involved costs from an unsuccessful action against Benalla Shire Council.
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Melbourne
Benalla
Lukin
Catherine Frances Curry
Winton
Xaol
Offic Hal
Livkin
Miss Curry
Te Council
German Demands Rejected Over French Coast Bases
Tribune de Lausanne reports that Herr Abetz presented urgent demands for control of the French Mediterranean coast and naval bases. Petain reportedly rejected the terms as contrary to amity. The article notes the influence of the new U S ambassador was believed to be growing.
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Switzerland
Herr Abetz
Hitler
France
Mediterranean
Petain
Thal Force Takes Poipet in Indo-China Border Action
Hanoi correspondent reports French authorities captured Poipet on Tuesday as forces across the Indo-China border town move to secure the area. French troops are withdrawing 30 miles toward Slauphon.
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Australian Associated Press
Hongkong
Hanoi
Indo-China
Poipet
Freast
Police and Military Search Jewish Religion Center and Radio Station 5KA
Military and police visited Jehovah's Witness facilities and Radio Station 5KA after it shut down. Six vehicles carried officers to Kingdom Hall on Sturt Street, Station SKA, Baroona residence in Fifth Avenue, and the Sport Radio Press office on Kensington Road. Consolation, Watch Tower Society organ, had been printed at those sites.
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Jehovah's Witnesses
5KA
Kingdom Hall
Sturt Street
City
Baroona
Fifth Avenue
St. Peters
Sport Radio Press
Kensington Road
Rose Park
Consolation
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society
Drowned Dutch Steamer Soemba Founders in Atlantic
In mid Atlantic the Netherlands freighter Soemba foundered after its steel cargo shifted in a heavy sea. Thirty three crew members were lost. The disaster occurred Friday with the vessel going down ten minutes after listing.
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Australian Associated Press
Montreal
Soemba
Atlantic
War effort strain as South Australia faces farm labor shortage
Premier Playford cites 2 256 munition and factory workers plus 1 100 similar workers and 250 on related tasks, warning shortages loom for agriculture. Government Labour Exchange offers aid. commissions may classify farm workers. Harvesting needs and exemptions for fruit picking are discussed amid bran and pollard scarcity and flour industry review.
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Hadden
Playford
New South Wales
South Australian
Sydney
Million for drought relief discussed by Premier Playford
Premier Playford announced a January 2 Agricultural Council conference to allocate one million pounds to drought relief across states. He said the funds would likely be direct securities rather than repayable aid, noting 21 percent of the state's wheat crop had failed and total yield around 18,008,000 bushels at 6.9 bushels per acre.
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Adelaide
T. Playford
Agricultural Council
Additions to Abattoirs in Adelaide Aimed at Expanding Capacity
Government to provide 135000 for abattoir expansions in Adelaide. Premier Playford announced funds for storage and freezing capacity to six weeks based on peak killing, with 80000 for storage and 55000 for other works. He warned war and shipping disruptions endanger the lamb slaughter period and industry.
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Adelaide
T. Playford
Pre
Anier
Next Federal Cabinet Meeting Set for Sydney
Melbourne. Mr Menzies announced that next Wednesday is fixed for a Federal Cabinet meeting in Sydney. It is expected that Minister of the Army F F Cgender and Lieut General Sturdee will provide information on military matters abroad.
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Wriday
Kt. Menzies
Sydney
FF c Pgender
Sturdee
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