Germans Fail In Fierce Attack On British Mediterranean Fleet
London reports Britain's prestige rises after Luftwaffe first strike aimed at Mussolini's Mare Nostrum fails to cripple the Mediterranean Fleet. German and Italian bombers attacked convoys to Greece, sinking one Italian destroyer and damaging HMS Gallant, Southampton, and the carrier Illustrious while several enemy planes were shot down.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Wedesday
Britain
Mediterranean
Italy
Greece
Mussolini
Mare Nostrum
Cunningham's Pond
United Press
Mussolin
Gallant
Llustrious
Southampton
Pantellaria
Posi
Germany
Pam
Greek communique reports limited activity and prisoner takings
London dispatch notes limited actions and prisoner captures after clashes. Greek Radio says Italian troops are withdrawing from Vaiona and Berat as government spokesmen claim Italians retreat in disarray following failed local counter attacks with heavy losses.
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London
Tes Lian Tem
Vaiona
Berat
I Athens
Moving air frontier expands in London
The TRE RAF is engaged in a colossal task, shifting the air frontier amid Britain’s wartime activity. Details promise further notes on page four as the operation progresses and impacts coastal defense and strategic planning.
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London
TRE Raf
Thal
Quakes at Rabaul Worst Tremor in 30 Years
An extreme quake in Rabaul, New Britain, described as the worst in 30 years by Gordon Thomas, caused ten houses to collapse and widespread tremors over a day and a half. No injuries reported, though damage to a plantation and roads noted. power and telephone services largely unaffected.
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Adelaide
New Guinea
Gordon Thomas
Rabaul
New Britain
Wituund Ubaul
Ued
Haul
Prices for Tyres and Tubes Set to Hold for Weeks
Melbourne reports no rise in motor tyres and tubes for three or four weeks due to existing stocks. A leading manufacturer says retailers are trusted to absorb extra costs while stock lasts, with competition likely to deter price hikes.
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Melbourne
Distribution of 1867 will estate in Adelaide court
Court confronts questions on trust wording in the will of Thumm Matthews formerly of Coromandel Vidley regarding whether "issue" and "children" include grandchildren. Executors Herbert Wolanis and Arthur Alexander Matthews are cited. The corpus is to be held until the last surviving child dies, with the seven children and their descendants including fourteen great grandchildren affected by the settlement dated April 5, 1940.
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Ata
Homer
Temperature Readings Summary
The record notes yesterday's high of 75.6 degrees and a 24 hour minimum ending at 8 30 a m of 6 degrees.
Religious Teaching In Schools In Adelaide
Regulations approved by Executive Council allow religious instruction in state schools from listed denominations including Anglican Methodist Jewish Presbyterian Congregational Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist. Weekly one hour sessions will be recorded by head teachers with pupil counts and church affiliation. Parents must notify changes at enrolment and transfers between churches require enrollment notes.
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Adelaide
England
Salvallab Ain
Seventh Day Adventists
Ghrist
Vorwentit Wet
Fleraytwon
Rhildren
Aitiak
Delong
Trainer Warns of Subversive Westward Influence
Mr. Trainer warned that mischievous elements seek to expand influence from the eastern States into Western Australia. He cited disloyal groups, Communist influences, and disruptions threatening war effort, urging vigilance and tolerating no subversive activity. Canberra officials echoed concerns about unions being riddled with Communism and labor unrest affecting production.
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Trainer
Meir
Wits State
New South Wides
Preshire
Labor Party
Nhe Wetson
States
Western Australia
W.M. Mughes
Canberra
New South Wales
Walker for Air Force Eyes South Australia Training
Walker a noted wicketkeeper from South Australia prepares for air force training as state cricket selectors face balancing his early intake with players like Sawley Norwood and FR Steg Torrens. The February March intake will influence selection while everyone waits for the call amid preparations for Australia v New South Wales in Adelaide. Len Michael, linked with Prospect, may join Walker at the training school with P T Morton also entering air crew duties.
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Aterae
Hamil Walker
Feuruwre
Walker
Soni Ustralian
Won
Hu Naa
Il Sawley
Norwood
FR. Steg
Torrens
Bateman
Vietor Haror
Pyarce
Western Australia
Somers
Victoria
Australia
New South Wales
Adelaide
Len Michael
Ricketer
Walker Af
Iinis
Ne Force
P.T. Morton
Sturt
Soma Tine
Belne
Victoria to Discuss Problems With Prime Minister
Victoria and the federal government to discuss shipbuilding coal supplies and a liaison officer for war activities at the next State War Council meeting. Prime Minister R G Menzies will attend alongside Victoria Premier A A Dunstan to address key wartime issues.
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Victoria
Melbourne
R. G. Menzies
A. A. Dunstan
Remier
State War Council
Japan's Pacific policy outlined by Matsuoka in Australia
Japanese Foreign Minister Matsuoka declared a peaceful southward expansion aimed at economic growth, not conquest. He urged mutual understanding to avoid misapprehensions, emphasized no need for hostility, and pledged careful actions while Australia is reassured by diplomatic ties. He noted East Indies, Thailand, Burma, and Indo China as targets, and praised Sir John Latham and the ambassadorial appointment of Mr. Kawai.
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Presa
Pokiv
Rene
Japan
Whit
Matsuoka
Americ
Tun
East Indies
Thailand
Burma
Indo-China
Pacific
Pacife
Australia
John Latham
Weir
Uneir Aifains
Goou
John
Kawai
Airways passenger and trotting meeting roster noted
Mr J Basson was a passenger from Pirie to Whyalla on the Guinea Airways Adelaide Whyalla airmail service yesterday afternoon. Stoker R G seen and spending Sarbas peace Fis ss. John Ambulance Brigade roster for the Pirie trotting meeting this evening lists Amb Off W A Harriso Cpls G C 1 Springill and F Bassani Pres J H Mayhew W A Galton tee K Nayda.
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J. Basson
Pirie
Whyalla
Guinea Airways
Adelaide
Stoker
Casualties in Alf War Notices
Mr B C Spender minister of the army has brought complaints regarding the wording informing of casualties in the ALE. Telegrams bear the formula that the ministry deeply regrets to anounce a casualty even when wounds are slight.
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Melbourne
B.C. Spender
Army
Shipbuilding Board Proposed to Fast Track Australian Vessels
War Council in principle approves forming an expert committee to oversee merchant shipbuilding in Australia. Cabinet expected to adopt, aiming to commission Walsh Island Sydney yards for merchant ships and possibly convert naval slips for later production. Committee to include Supply Department navy shipping interests engineers and unions. McMenziess pledges urgency and to brief Britain on development.
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Sydney
Wermentay
Phits
Mitch
Australia
War Council
Naval Board
Harrison
Shipbuilding Board
Walsh Sland
Supply Department
Navy
Mc Menzies
London
Mr Fadden To Act As Prime Minister
Sydney report says after a full Cabinet meeting Prime Minister Menzies announced he would likely transfer leadership to Treasurer A W Fadden. Menzies will discuss in London but stressed post war planning remains urgent and debated.
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Mr. Fadden
Sydney
R. G. Menzies
Conlent
Offce
A.W. Fadden
Fadden
Menzies
London
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Pimlott’s
W. J. Pimlott Ltd
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Royal Air Force
Department of Information
Hine Pont
Keravat
Hal Wus
Pike
AIR Force
OW Walker
Pacific Ocean
Lady Blamey
ALF
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