Germany Tightens War Controls As Coal To Italy Probed
Berlin declares German coal shipments to Italy under contraband control. Finns retreat from two Mannerheim Line sectors under Russian pressure, with Viipuri likely lost. Soviet mobilization urged for Russians. Western front renewed German activity while Belgian and Dutch frontiers tighten. Neutrals protest naval mine practices and navicert risks. Estonia blocks merchant ships from dangerous waters unless convoyed.
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Mannerheim Line
Viipuri
Germany
Geran
Estonia
North Sea
Appeal Of Final Meeting With von Ribbentrop
Australian Associated Press report describes an arrival scene with Berlus Priday Sumner Welles and Moffat, as Baron von Welk escorts journalists. The Fatty explains a desire to express appreciation for American ally support and a discussion with Mrs Welles and others, including a ministerial delegation, amid confidential exchanges and cross border diplomacy.
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Australian Associated Press
Berlus. Priday
Sumner Welles
Ronsuvel
Moffat
Werlin Truin
Baron von Welk
Per
Menander Kirk
United Law
America
Welles
Germans Active on Western Front Amid Fortification Push
London dispatch reports increased German troop activity along the western frontiers as winter eases. Fortifications of the Siegfried Line are being strengthened, frontier traffic tightened, and Belgian Dutch border passes restricted. Reports mention patrol clashes, prisoner takings, and disputed aerial activity over Holland and North-West Germany. New Zealand grants £5,000 to Finnish Red Cross.
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Belgium
Holland
Australian Associated Press
London
Reich
Siegfried Line
Germany
Siegfried
Paris
Western
Berlinigh Command
Merzig
Sear
Luxembourg Bordier
Bullein
Hague
RAF
Brussels
Flanders
France
Leke Vuok
Vilepur
Taibela
Mannerheim Line
Totlay
Tsibela
Viipuri Bay
Viipuri
Noutsi
Patts
Rovaniemi
Tornio
Gulf of Bothnia
New Zealand
Mme. Gripenberg
Red Cross
Turkey Ready for Whatever Comes Says Prime Minister
In a radio address to the Turkish nation Prime Minister Bok Saydam announced intense 1% months of preparation and readiness for any eventuality. Officials note 30,000,000 on the army, and Turkey states it will enter the war only if vital interests or existence are threatened. Turkish policy emphasizes independence from outside influence despite global crisis.
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London
Tn 4
Weralas
Bok Saydam
Turkey
Seyvlum
Er Aml
Russia
Ube
Finns Retire as Russians Advance on Viipuri Front
Fragmentary wartime dispatches indicate Finnish forces retreating on both fronts toward the Kereian Isthmus, with Russian gains reported near Viipuri Viipuri road network and Viipuri area. The text notes Arhtic war imagery and mentions a strategically significant location Salmekalta as the Keene asserts a military maneuver.
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Yarelian
Lake Yuok
Moson
Viipuri-Valfare
Viipuri
Neutrals protest over minelaying and naval war
Norway and Denmark publicly protested the war at sea arguing German and British actions violate international law. Norway reports 50 ships lost since the war began with nine sunk by German aircraft and most other losses due to mines. Denmark and Sweden prepare similar statements demanding restoration of neutral rights as the Baltic states consider response.
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London
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Herr Koht
Uycais
England
Hert Kot
Germany
Copenhagen
Dr. Munch
Stockholm
Hague
Brisaim
German coal for Italy under Allied control
London reports that German exports of coal to Italy will be subjected to Allied contraband control from today. A temporary pass had allowed shipments while Italy sought other sources. Britain offered to supply Italy’s coal needs in exchange for heavy industry supplies, but Italy refused.
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London
Italy
Britain
Retorn
Child's Fatal Shot Ends Play at Marrickville
In Sydney at Marrickville a toy gun play game ended tragically when 44 year old Edward Boyd was shot through the heart by a three year old playmate during a Cowboys and Indians game.
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Sydney
Marrickville
Edward Boyd
Forcing Douglas Credit Under Notice
A 28-year-old clerk, Joseph Goren, was arrested and appeared at Rowetree Police Court for manchine behaviour after an incident involving window damage and threats. He was bound over to keep the peace. The matter included a witness recounting a demand to force social upheaval through military rhetoric.
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Australian Associated Press
Londen
Josep Goren
Rowetree
Gronn
Dowmoe
Green
Joli
Corio By-Election Poll Dominates Melbourne Arena
Melbourne reports a Corio by election is expected tomorrow with focus on federal war policy. Labor hopefuls weigh risks as campaign drives toward seats, while Tory and Liberal candidates contest the issue of conscription and war measures amid a tense electorate.
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Melbourne
Corio
Four States to Share Half Million in Wheat Plan
Melbourne report states Commonwealth and States will negotiate to share a 500,000 pound drought relief grant for 1938 39 39 30 season. Plan aims to move wheat farmers off marginal lands into viable farming with full Commonwealth State collaboration.
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Sra
Minister of Commerce
Isters of Agriculture
Provision Commonwealth
Commonwealth
Four rescued after car plunges into river near Adelaide
Four men escaped a sinking car after it toppled into the river near the Waikerie punt. Shaughnessy, Mahar, Giakar and Jones spent minutes trapped as the vehicle submerged but all were later described as none the worse for the experience.
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Xsginald
Shaugmwweesy
Cle Wervant
Ascot
Leo Mahar
Mintston
James Giakar
Dlenton
Harold Jones
Yorkstown
Shaughnessy
Waikerie
Jones
Ueottom
Jim Malar
Jim) Athan
Wool Board Alarmed Stocks In Britain Accumulate
The British wool board reports a rapid build of wool stocks as buyers in Britain accumulate supply amid uncertain demand. Officials express concern that growing inventories may pressure prices and distort the market in coming months.
Collapse of Wool Prices Threatens Australian Market
Friday reports indicate a feared collapse of wool prices as DF Charies Rose, chairman of the International Wool Secretariat, travels to discuss grievances with the Australian Wool Board over marketing by the British Wool Control Committee. Officials warn the price drop could trigger wider economic concerns in Melbourne and beyond.
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Melbourne
Charies Rose
International Wool Secetariat
Australia
Australian Wool Board
British Wool Control Committee
Aldermen Sentenced to Gaol Over Trade Licence Bribe
Three Water loo aldermen named J. Nelson former mayor George Coban and Ernest Navin were jailed for three months with hard labor after being found guilty of soliciting a bribe of £60 in relation to a trade licence.
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Sydney
Waterloo
Car overturns injure driver near Kilkenny School
Frederick Harvey George Finlayson aged 38 of Esplanade Sema phore sustained severe head injuries when his motor car overturned in front of Kilkenny School. He was admitted to Royal Adelaide Hospital in Sturt Ward with a probable skull fracture.
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Adelaide
Four Ministers Opposed in State Election Nominations
The notice lists candidates for the State elections on May 16 with 126 family tales. Four ministers are to stand, including Lunelalh Premiery Muley and floor minister Floean e Minister of Aerieuttaires, plus Martive as Honorary Minister. Labor, United Australia Party, and independents field eight, eight, four, and one nominees respectively.
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Lunelalh
Muley
Floeane
Aerieuttaires
Martive
Weber Bilting
Fir Minawaulnes
Brown
Sibhine
Tar
Geelong
My Tangs
Maral Sohen
Caulfield
Me Vials
Labor Teater
Hae
United Australia Party
Northcote
Husr
Shanley Arey
WAP
Toorak
Labor
U-N.p
Two Men Drowned in Brisbane Floods Darken Queensland Towns
In Queensland floods two men, Thomas Howell of Home Hill and Ermel Tredea, were drowned after being swept away by rushing waters near Townsville. Rail traffic remains disrupted as floodwaters rise and cause further damage.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Thomas Howell
Home Hill
Ermely Tredea
Townesille
London metal prices and Adelaide market notes
Fragmented price rundown from Adelaide Friday shows London metal quotes with small gains. See entries for fin materials, tapoles, and gussund goods amid unclear OCR text and scattered figures.
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Adelaide
Hegion Anil Iver
St We
Fo Fumwar
Bny Busier
Tom
Sihers
VSL
Gussund
Diamond Ring Theft Case In Palestine Court
A ring theft case heard in Palestine involved Daisy Bishop and worker Myrtle Maude Davie. Davie admitted stealing a 95 pound diamond ring from Daisy Bishop and hid it under the bedroom linoleum. The case featured connections to the Ned Gruse Society and district officials including Dir Peter Hurley and Mr Robert Nettle.
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Melbourne
Coun
Ned Gruse Society
Peter Hurley
Palestine
Etraany
Ht Wiening
Mr.'s Ployer
Seers
Cen
Robert Nettle
Adelaide
G. W. Fulton
Myrtle Maude
Anneeston
J. L. Whitham
Way
Grasmere
Buchanan
Daisy Bishop
Grassmere
Davie
Windsor commentator Solomons held on betting fraud charges
Urry William Solomons a Windsor ex sporting commentator, was not tried today. A warrant for his arrest was sought after he faced three charges linked to a betting fraud probe disclosed by a transmitted cut at Ascot on December 16. Jimons was committed for trial on two charges. Railway sent 30 op each charge with one surety of 250.
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Melbourne
Urry
William Solomons
Windsor
Paaiv
Commonwealth Crown Solicitor
Justice of the Place
Solomons
Ascot Racecourse
Jimons
Railway
Polish Soil Red With Blood Said By Italian Paper
Washington reports an Italian newspaper claim that Polish soil is reddened with the people's blood amid relief debates in Congress. Hoover testifies on Poland relief costs, urging fast trustee administration and funding between £8m and £10m for 42 months.
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Frese
Washington
Europe
Mrbert Hoover
Iecmee
Pole
Hoover
House of Representatives
Poland
Vermont
Germany
Bellabie
Archbishop Kelly in grave condition after long illness
A report from a pulpit message states Archbishop Kelly is gravely ill after several days of deteriorating health. He spent a period in a comfortable state before his condition worsened and authorities noted the seriousness of his health.
Customs Revenue Boom In Eight Months Exceeds Estimate
CANBERRA Friday. There is a boom in Federal revenue as Customs and Excise revenue for the eight months ended February exceeded the revised budget estimate for 1940 by £4,709,914.
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Canberra
Customs and Excise
Yeight
Coal Strike Feared After Union Meeting Proposal
A National coal strike is likely within days after the Miners' Council proposes examinations and a combined unions committee meeting in Sydney. The announcement signals mounting industrial action amid unresolved labor disputes and potential widespread disruption.
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Sydney
Doctor Plant Organises First Aid Tests at Pirie High
The Pirie Volunteer Service Detachment will hold theoretical and practical first aid exams at the high school on Monday evening with an examiner from Adelaide. Dr. G. S. Plant of Melbourne has arrived to take up the organiser role for the Workers' Educational Association in Pirie and surrounding districts.
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Pirie
Adelaide
G. S. Plant
Melbourne
Adelaide Pirie
Port Augusta
Whyslla
Dutton
Ciedes
Inanke Vines Donated At Sydney Red Cross Meeting
A special Sydney meeting on April 5 will grant those who supported the Lady Gowrie broadcast and Red Cross drive a chance to discuss New South Wales division activity. Lady Gowrie and gubernatorial wives are expected to attend.
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Vines
Red Cross Appeal Marks Town Collection Total
A garbled report notes a local Red Cross appeal raising funds or aid amount. Mentions some names and figures in a fragmentary way, with unclear dates or places. The readable parts indicate community support and a tribute to contributors.
Wartime Rubber and Mines Boom in Malaya
Singapore visitor Mr. W. G. Harris of United Engineers Limited reports Malaya’s wartime output of rubber and tin more than doubles. Most exports head to America and Britain, fueling foreign exchange as the country profits from armament purchases. Rice prices rise, natives feel wartime costs, and firms extend wartime allowances to cope.
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Malaya
W. G. Harris
Singapore
Pirie Junction
United Engineers Limited
Sydney
America
Emgland
Jepan
Harris
Hice
Seer Vinegely
Siam
Burme
Goncimen
Cochan
Csi
Cntive
Ewing
Health of Pirie Babies Work Reported
Speaking yesterday on Sister A Ohimeyer’s infant welfare work in Pirie district Mrs T Somerset, secretary of the Pirie branch of the Mothers and Babies Health Association, said demand for her services was rising. In the month there were 434 attendances at four clinics and 147 home visits, excluding Sundays, averaging 17 attendances and six homes daily. The activity marked an increase from January.
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A. Ohimeyer
Ferrey
T. Somerset
Pirie
Mothers 2Nd Babies' Health Association
Bee
Sister Ohl‘meyer
Minor Injuries After Mary Elle Street Bicycle Collision
A motorcyclist Mr Wilkins Watson sustained minor injuries when his cycle collided with a car on Mary Elle Street near Ammo eluled Smelters Bowling Green. The rider and driver, Mr Robert Charles Doyly, were attended by a doctor at the scene. Minor damage reported to the bicycle and car. Enquiries ongoing.
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Witor
Mary Elle Street
Bowling Green
Wilkins Watson
Torraes
Risdon
Unegar
Robert Charles Doyly
Turea Chain Road
Pirie South
Watton
Mulater
Injured stor ayetet woe be is waited le Baral Adela
Adela Baral awaits medical attention after an apparent street accident. The incident left injuries and disrupted traffic as emergency responders arrived. Witnesses reported chaotic moments and the need for transport to the hospital. Further details remain unclear.
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le Baral
Adela Mowat
Wu Pia Ap Ae
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