Italians Seek Peace as Mussolini Faces Pressure and Shortages
Travellers in Yugoslavia report a rising mood for a separate peace with Britain as Italy watches famine and petrol shortages. Mussolini seeks unity with Fascism while German presence stirs anti-Fascist sentiment, and desertions threaten the regime. in Abyssinia and Djibouti, regimes tighten control amid detentions and shelter requests.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Yugoslavia
Britain
Italy
Belgrade
The
Daily Telegraph
Lukewacn
Mussolini
Germany
Meeting the New Security Regulations in Sydney
Monday report outlines National regulations to curb subversive activities and patriotic disloyal statements. It bans disruptive or likely to disrupt civil order content, stage performances, or exhibitions that may cause dissatisfaction. The proprietor or printer faces penalties for publishing such reports or statements without authorization.
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Sydney
Final attack on Tobruk reported by British press
London reports that Australian air squadrons aiding the RAF have eliminated Italian air bases ten miles beyond Tobruk. Italian Fiat fighters tried to strafe troops but were repelled. Trailian artillery fire has slackened while British guns prepare for a final infantry assault.
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London
United Press
Tobruk
RAF
Tepelena Falls Reported Amid Greek Advance
Greek forces claim Tepelena has fallen as they push toward Valona with the Northern Greek Army moving toward Elbasan. Italian evacuation of Tepelena suggested as Mussolini ally faces pressure while Rome reports Italian counter-attacks causing losses to the enemy.
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London
Pelena
Valona
Elbasan
Rome
Albania
Tepelena
Ialar
14000 Workers in Sydney Stop Overtime Duty
About 14,000 metal trades workers in Sydney halted overtime in the metropolitan area. Judge O Mara of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court will arrive Wednesday and may summon leaders to a compulsory conference or order overtime to resume. The Newcastle Iron Workers Union has also imposed a overtime ban from January 20. The dispute prompted comments from Federal Minister of Labor H E Holt warning of industrial anarchy if unchecked. He noted the new arbitration machinery and urged adherence while criticizing some union leaders for bypassing it. The government stressed tax implications of overtime pay and hinted at broader industrial strain ahead.
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Sydney
O'Mara
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Newcastle
Ironworkers’ Union
Federal Arbitration Court
Consiltation Commissioner
H. E. Holt
Labor
Arbitration Court
New South Wales
Ministry of Munitions
Holt
War effort in Australia praised by British supply mission
Melbourne reports the British Supply Mission commended Australian munition workers for patriotic spirit. They noted large companies redirected resources beyond profit, sometimes producing at bare cost, while small works also contributed strongly. Australia met global material shortages with own resources.
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Melbourne
Munitay
Strokesman
Menery
Australia
Frost tightens as Australian and New Zealand airmen reach Canada
More than 30 degrees of frost greeted members of an Australian and New Zealand air force contingent arriving in Canada under the air department’s despatch. The majority landed at Southland stations near Edmonton and Calgary. Their uniforms proved too light for Arctic blasts, yet they declined to swap them for Canadian attire, preferring warmer underclothes, scarves, and heavy boots.
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Melbourne
Mauilay
New Zealand
Department
Te Southland
Wien Wren
Edmonton
Calgary
Fire Rages Near Cudlee Creek 200 Acres Burned
A bushfire swept about 200 acres of grass and presing land near Kangaroo Gully in Cudlee Creek. Firefighters from Cudlee Creek Prairie and Gumeracha, aided by 25 junior constables from Adelaide, battled steep slopes and frequent falls, halting the blaze by this afternoon. The fire damaged fencing on Mr. W. J. Redden’s property and smoke hung over the hills as wind rekindled the flames early today.
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Adelaide
IPVO
Kangaroo Gully
Cudlee Creek
Cutdlee Creek
Prairie
Gumeracha
W. J. Redden
Heat Wave Clears At Pirie Post Office
A reading at Pirie Post Office at 4 pm yesterday recorded a maximum of 84 degrees. The heat was described as the clearest experienced in recent days with notable heat lingering in the area.
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Pirie
Temperatures Reported With High 994 and Low 66
Readings show yesterday's maximum 994 and the 24 hour minimum ending 8 30 a m at 66 degrees. The data covers a single station period and notes the active temperature span.
Beach crowds fill town shores as pleasant winds ease heat
The article notes a cool southerly breeze making ideal conditions for beachgoers over the weekend and throughout the week. Families flocked to the shore during the day, with numbers increasing toward evening. The scene depicts a busy seaside town enjoying favorable weather.
Widow Beatrice Hodge Remanded in Adelaide Court
In Adelaide today a private hospital court remanded widow Beatrice Hodge of Dulwich on charges of unlawful use of an instrument on another woman on September 21 and 23. Mr J L Travers asked for remand due to Boreliness and Mr Clarke demanded the woman until January 23.
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Adelaide
Giurke
S.M
Beatrice Hodge
Greenhill Road
Dulwich
J. L. Travers
Splkit
Clarke
Personal notes on Adelaide weekend visit and medical updates
Proprietary Miss Aileen Bassani of The Terrace spent the weekend in Adelaide. Mr Max Barklayin’s feet late Lieut H B Gullett, son of the late Sir Henry Gullett, has been wounded while serving. Mr GB Jaron of Arkan has been discharged from Pirie Hospital after a four week illness. In sesent yim death lend tion. Methodist.
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Aileen Bassani
the Terrace
Adelaide
Max Barklayins
H. B. Gullett
Sir Henry Gullett
Me GB Jaron
Arkan
Pirie Hospital
Glenelg court fines for Air Raid Victims Fund raffle
In Glenelg Court a man and a woman were fined for unlawfully conducting a raffle to raise funds for the Air Raid Victims Fund. Victor Tennyson Bowden and Dukie Irene Gunson admitted offences linked to selling raffle tickets in Bowden’s shop while pledging funds for war relief. The judge noted the act mirrored other illegal small raffles and that both defendants could face penalties for participating.
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Adelaide
Glenelg Court
Victor Tennyson Bowden
Detty Road
Glenelg
Dukie Irene Gunson
Aurac Highway
Bowden
Tks
Pattinson
England
Frank Smith
Defendant
Patinson
AWU Demands Expulsion of Mr Curtin Leader
At a meeting of about 40 delegates mainly pastoral and factory workers of the Australian Workers' Union demanded the expulsion of Mr J. Curtin from the Labor movement. Mr W. Evans, secretary of the New South Wales Labor Party, attended the session.
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Sydney
J. Curtin
Federm
All.p
Australian Workers’ Union
W. Evans
The
New South Wales Labor Party
Gen Soddu Resigns in Rome Amid Unclear Motives
Report from Rome indicates General Soddu resigns from his post with little official explanation. The brief item notes uncertainties about reasons and potential successors as authorities await clarification.
Three Air Force Men Missing After Dinghy Wash Ashore
Melbourne reports three air force trainees unaccounted for after a dinghy from the Peist Cook service reached Ahona shore. Leading Aircraftman R Dear of Evandale Teo manta, Aircraftman Hl. of Marrogin Western Ace, and another officer failed to report for duty. Officers dispatched two motor boats to the wrecked craft but found no trace of the crew.
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Melbourne
Peist Cook Service
Raining School
Ahona
Air Force
Department of the Air Today
Menares
Gfficers
Pyjama Girl Claim Sparks Doubt Over Identity
A southern New South Wales woman, reportedly a nurse, alleges the murdered Lady of the Albury case from September 1934 is her daughter. Police say the claim is mistaken, though a Sydney doctor who has followed the crime supports the assertion.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Albury
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