Britain Masses MechaniSed Units Round Tobruk
British positions around Tobruk tighten as armor masss west of the town and infantry and guns push from the east and south. RAF raids target Benghazi and Tobruk area. El Adem airfield described as an aircraft morgue with many Italian planes destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Tobruk
Australian Associated Press
London
Bardia
Cairo
Sibys
Africa
Mulan Air Force
Benghiet
Benina
RAF
Ttalan
Libya
Air Ministry
el Adem
London hostel bomb wreck leaves many dead and missing
A bomb ripped through a London men's hostel causing a nightlong rescue effort. Seventeen to forty-eight people were reported killed or missing, with some patients later brought out alive. Rescue teams worked under tense conditions into dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londo
Pesvoor
Dsyyn
Pau
Bang Heen
Lial
Hulle
Raids on Germany guide airmen to Wilhelmshaven
An Air Ministry news report details air operations guiding crews to Wilhelmshaven where they encountered extensive flames and difficult conditions. The report notes the mission required for the following force to locate and engage targets, with pilots reporting heavy fire and challenging visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Vad
Beth
Wilhelmshaven
Germany
Britain
Willelmshaven
Air Ministry
London
Wilhelmtavel
Greeks Surprise Italians in Central Sector Capture
Greek patrol moved swiftly through snow and surprised Italian positions on Wednesday, seizing an important central height and holding it until reinforcements arrived. Italian counter-attacks were repelled as Greek forces captured machine guns mortars and other material, with Athens radio predicting a major regional impact. The Greeks had previously taken Italian tanks and followed by securing three Italian guns yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Beaten to Death in Wartime Turmoil Across Cities
Fragmented OCR text describes brutal killings, arrests, and unrest amid occupying troops in Italy and Central Europe. Mentions Prague, Bucharest, and various authorities, with references to prisoners, guards, and fevered news.
German planes suffer heavy losses at Catania
A graphic reconnaissance report states that between 30 and 40 German planes were burned or badly damaged at Catania, the Luftwaffe stronghold in Sicily, amid British aid and RAF action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Catania
Sis
Japan Sees America Lend Lease Clash Deepens
Tokyo reports prominent American Congress testimony on the Lend or Lease bill as newspapers portray rising war tensions in the Pacific. Editors flag Britain’s Indo China maneuvers, U.S. aid aims, and Japan’s fear of a broader conflict, with government info campaigns urging support for a “new order” in East Asia amid Australia’s PM visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
Tokio
Rotary of State
Congress
Washington
America
Pacific
Hull
Japan
Britain
Bill
Yomiuri Shimbun
Sory
Macau
China
Hongkong
Miyako Shimbun
Lusitania
United States
Asahi Shimbun
Prin Ulyective
Britwn
Asia
Australia
Greece
Germany
National Service
Assu Hon
East Asia
Japa
Oil search in South Australia looms after new act
Adelaide reports that a recently passed act aims to separate petroleum from mining and grant land titles for oil testing. Past efforts here relied on small syndicates with limited gear, and governments urge big company participation to fund geological surveys and test drilling, with areas up to 100 square miles eligible for licences and 10 square miles for prospecting mapping and bores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Playford
South Australia
Ulw
Playsford
Australia
Sears
Queensland
Western Australia
America
Siokly
East
Texas
California
Egypt
Stat
New Zealand
Papua
New Gulf
Ific
British Colonial Office
Scotland
Liverpool
Mines Department
Th Alse
Mit Fan
Jehovah's Witnesses Dissolved Over War Subversion
Canberra reports the Federal Government dissolving Jehovah's Witnesses related groups amid war subversion claims. Attorney-General W M Hughes says officials escaped to an unknown destination after burning incriminating documents and warns against distributing related literature with severe penalties. The Commonwealth Investigation Branch is prepared to act nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Jehovah's Witnesses
Sydney
Parliament should hold four sessions yearly says Labor leader
Canberra Friday reports Mr F M Forde Deputy Opposition Leader urged four annual parliamentary sessions to avoid delays in government business. He noted Labor has long pressed for frequent meetings and regular recesses for ministerial work. He pointed to the last Parliament sitting 153 days in three years and the current Parliament with only 13 sitting days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forde
Labor Party
Labor
Commonwealth Gazette brands Jehovahs Witnesses outlawed
The Commonwealth Gazette declares Jehovahs Witnesses and related groups unlawful under the National Security (Subversive Associations) Regulations. Law provides heavy penalties for possession of literature or broadcasts advocating doctrines. Officials say the groups threaten national unity and war effort, denying allegiance to King George V.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses
The
Witnesses of Jehovah and Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
International Bible Students’ Association
Consolation Publishing Company
Hughes
Telovah
Weather Readings and Court Action Mentioned in Fragmented Report
The report notes yesterday's maximum 74.5 and 24 hour minimum 54.8 at 8.30 am. It references interactions with Jehovah's Witnesses, actions in Canada and New Zealand, a Sydney hearing, and government decisions on station ownership, with Mr Hughes and Gabriet involved. The fragmented text implies legal and political steps following the evidence presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banberr
Magher
Gabriet
Sydney
Gog
Jetosah
Uubinet
Hughes
Hughes Wis Wule
Tie
Iydlay IL
Local News Roundup From Pirie District and Surrounds
Miss Werda Smith of Warnertown travels to Melbourne by train with her brother Flight Sergeant R. Smith of Laverton. Fr Dusine oversees outback diocese duties to Cooke to Cockburn. summer school attendees include local children. N Merrill of the Port Augusta Local Court office returns from Pirie. Fr JG O'Rourke remains in Sister Bray’s Hospital. G A Colebatch to join Solomontown School as assistant in new term. Fr A J Conroy of Minnipa visits Pirie. D Martin of Solomontown had surgery. J J O’Brien of Pirie West released from hospital after days of care. Frank Reed sails to Melbourne for engagements. D Hollingworth appointed Pirie School assistant. Colin Giles of Commonwealth Bank to transfer to Broken Hill. A M Francis promoted to captain at Seaforth Boys Home Gosnells. Dawn Davidson wins exam scholarship at Wandeara North. Normisi, son of the Oaklands, recovers from a fall at Solomontown Beach pavilion. Colin Green of St Marks football team shows steady recovery from eye injury in Pirie Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Colebatch
Solomontown School
A. J. Conroy
Minnipa
Eyre Peninsula
Pirie
M. B. Clune
D. Martin
Salomontows
Pirie Hospital
Frank Reed
Melbourne
C. Carnell
D. Hollingworth
Pirie School
Colin Giles
Commonwealth Bank
Broken Hill
Lateeratton
Pirke
A. M. Francis
Salvation Army Seaforth Boys’ Home
Gosnells
Western Australia
Normisi
Les Oaklands
Solomontown
Solomontown Beach
Colin Green
St. Mark's
Sir Walter Citrine Declines Australia Visit Invitation
Sir Walter Citrine the British labor leader says he is unable to accept an invitation to visit Australia. The decision comes as he continues to engage in labor matters and travels for meetings in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
Montre 1
Walter Citrine
Briteh
Aistralia
Opposition to Sir Walter's Australia invitation sparks union clash
Mr J F Walsh industrial officer of the Liquor Trades Employes Union says opposition to Sir Walter's invitation to Australia is partly due to his accepting a title in London in 1935. Walsh notes the impression was that the title required party executive approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
J. F. Walsh
Liquor ‘Trades Employes’Union
Sir Walter
Australia
Sydney
Red Cross Appeal Bakers' Town Collection Total Update
The Bakers' town collection acknowledged a sum of £313 paid yesterday on behalf of the British Red Cross Fund. The total to date stands at £1,914 15 0 with the daily tally recorded as 2.08.3243 0, reflecting ongoing fundraising progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Itu
Bakers’ Town Collection
Prey
Bakers’ Town
Fall From Motorcycle In Olumyntown Shocked Couple
When Mr and Mrs Fr Munn of Olumyntown rode home last night their motorcycle struck a rail near Solo montown Jilney crossing. Mrs Munn was thrown to the roadway and severely shaken. she was taken to a hospital by car for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Munn
Olumyntown
Nenu
Pillion Seal
Solomontown Jilney Crossing
Munu
Meningitis At Whyalla Forces Bars Closure And Isolation
A second meningitis suspect was found at Whyalla today bringing the total to two suspects with one patient isolated. A temporary hospital isolation block was prepared in three days and public bars will close at 11 am tomorrow to prevent crowding. Theatres and motels will follow. Two nurses arrived from Adelaide to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyalla
Adelalte
Strike in cotton mills near Melbourne sparks walkout
On Friday 27 female reelers at Davis, Coop, Pty, Ltd cotton spinning mills joined a strike after piecework rates dropped from 1 shilling 8 pence to 8 pence 7 farthings since Christmas. Workers warn others may join by Tuesday if demands are not met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Davis, Coop, Pty, Ltd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hallas
Laewe
Fires Guide Airmen
Rumania
Lundun
Pridys
Loman
Tay
Igne
Itinania
Wreniius
Wileke
Prague
Pehliy
Sicily
T. Playford
Presniar
Canberra
Commonwealth
W. M. Hughes
Watchtower and Bible Tract Society
International Tract Society
Adelaide Company of Jehovah's Witnesses
Mgrie
Leivre
F. M. Forde
Dvducil
Wit- Hesse
Orl
George Vio
Hughs
Austrasia
Beltalu
Sultan
Hutherford
Rhuvali
Ite
Pike
Hite
Dehsuth
Canada
Werda Smith
Warnertown
R. Smith
Laverton
Dusine
Bishop's House
Peterborough
Port Augusta
Cooke, Oodnavatts
Cockburn
N. Merrill
Bort Augusta
JG. O'Rourke
Georgetown
Sister Bray's Hospital
J. J. O'Brien
Pirie West
Dawn Davidson
le Davidson
Wandeaval North
Sir Walter Citrine
Soo Taub BE
Slam
Hoffmann
House OF Hairdressers
Jamal
Eugene
Ixion
Permene
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!