Germany expected to offer peace terms in talks between Hitler and Mussolini
Hitler and Mussolini held a long discussion and a peace proposal is suspected. Russia fears a new war in northern Europe and plans a rapid defense line. Finns discuss electing Baron Mannerheim as military and political leader amid war anxieties. A military expert dismisses the air raid on Scotland as a spring attack prelude. The House of Commons plans to debate waging the war more vigorously. Conte di Savoia’s Genoa departure for Me Welles to return to America is delayed, likely until Welles is ready.
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Scotland
Germany
Genoa
Conte di Savoia
Welles
America
Mr. Welles
Prospect Of German Drive In Europe
London reports discuss a possible German spring drive against Britain after air raids in Scapa Flow. The Times notes the likelihood of a major offensive is uncertain since Belgian and Luxembourg fortifications strengthen Western defenses, oil reserves are in question, and Germany would need Russian support for a large war effort.
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London
Scapa Flow
Berlin
Britain
the Times
Hitler
Belgium
Luxembourg
Germany
Hitler and Mussolini Hold Wartime Conference at Brenner
Australian Associated Press reports that Signor Mussolini and Adolf Hitler met at Brenner for a cordial conference lasting about two and a half hours. Attendees likely included Counts Ciano and von Ribbentrop. Hitler then headed to Berlin while Mussolini returned to Rome.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Signor Mussolini
Brenneru
Herr Hitler
Herr von Ribbentrop
Signore Mussolini
Rome
Count Ciano
Berlin
Widespread Raid Across Scottish Coast Shocks Public
German bombers and fighters strike along Scotland’s east coast in a large night raid. Heinkel attackers dive near the water delivering salvos while British forces counter with patrols and aerial defenses. Casualties and damages are reported as civilians and ships endure the attack at multiple coastal towns.
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Furl Bridge
DAL
Melia
Geran Auvar
Ideligokumd
Soviet fears war prompt new Finnish frontier line
A Moscow report relayed via Helsinki says the Soviet Union fears a wider war and proposes swiftly building a 2 line of defense along the Musav-Pinnish frontier. Finnish forces have occupied Viipuri, withdrawing from some areas, while disruption and mass displacement affect thousands as Russians advance.
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London
Moscow
Helsinki
Vorushiloll
Musav-Pinnish
Two Drowned at Renmark River Rescue Effort Fails
In Coombs Bend near Renmark two women, Mrs Pearl Freadore Dramond 27 and Thelma Smith 15, drowned after a rescue attempt on the Murray River. J McGrath, an Adelaide seaman, tried to save them but could not reach the weaker swimmer. Rescuers continued operations as dawn broke and boats were heard nearby.
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Renmark
FTER
Murray
Coomb's Bend
Pearl Freadore Dramond
Thelma Smith
J. McGrath
Adelaide
le Wi
Mwiniaing
MeGrath Ade
Fir
McGrath
Jf 4
Fey
Pod
Ronan
Thermometer Readings Show 82.5 High and 62 Low
Yesterday’s weather recorded a maximum of 82.5 degrees and a low of 62 degrees, with the 24 hour minimum ending at 8:30 am.
Effect of Defeat for Australia Says Treasurer
Mona marine that it was possession of big country and other dominions that Germany wanted more than Britain’s dominance. Mr. VC. Spender, Federal Treasurer, warned at Manly that defeat would make Australia vulnerable as an overdeveloped, overpopulated prize. He stressed dominions offered territory, raw materials, and strategic value in the empire. He warned separation or peace with Germany would be dangerous and that defeat could allow take over of the country lock, stock, and barrel.
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Aymney
Big Coumry
Germany
Britain
VC. Spender
Manly Tought
Mr. Spender
Australie
Guyters
Lower North Lots In Appraisement Update
Adelaide reports progress on the Lower North Lots valuation as the fourteenth South Eastern districts finalize appraisals. Woolgrowers in Ily Shire receive nine cheques totaling £8,774,450 for the latest assessment with payments due in two weeks across districts including West Coast and Yorke Peninsula.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Marsal, Hegany Woolgr
Ily Shire
Wilke Kamgarow Island
Mid-North
Lower North
Yorke Peninsula
Nhestealla
Holy Week Observances Begin Across Local Churches
Holy Week begins with nightly services led by multiple area churches. The series leads to Good Friday morning at Central Methodist, Allison Park, and Solomon Town Methodist churches. Rev. Hutson opens with the sermon The Crucified Christ. Music features Mrs. Fry on organ. fraternal members and pastors from Presbyterian, Central Mission, RisDon Methodist, Central Baptist, Congregational, and Pirie South Baptist participate.
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Mant
Mulan
Pime
Sk Narow
Lirin Ghureh
Central Methodist Alsnion
Nisdon Park
Solomon Town
Willianwon
Presbyterian Way
Hutson
Hyong
Secon
J. Fry
Hianinon
Vogl Central Mission
Barmer
Risdon
Warnertown Nurse and Camp Visitors in Pirie District
Personal notices report Mr R G Davidson recovering from appendicitis in Pirie Hospital Me after operation. Mrs J Harvey has remained in Pirie after visiting son Pfc Ross Harvey ill at Woodside Camp. Mr W Bulefisch of Pirie West recovering in Pirie Hospital. Prof Georg Schneevoigt arrives from Europe to conduct Australian Stadcasting Commission orchestras for eight months. Also notes Kayone and Dorwin Reese visiting from Cheltenham Camp while brothers on leave. Various other local updates include Melb holiday plans and birthday observance for Mr W Scheller, with several residents noted as on leave or in hospital wards.
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R. G. Davidson
Warnertown
Pirie
Harvey
Pfc
Ross Harvey
Woodside
Ross
Georg Schneevoigt
Europe
Commonwealth
Kayone
Pirie Pues
Keith
George Reese
Ingleburn
Dorwin Reese
Cheltenham Camp
Labor strongest party in new Victorian Assembly
Melbourne report says Labor may become the strongest party in the Legislative Assembly if it wins the Bulla Dalhousie seat, boosting to 23 seats and prompting possible Dunstan Government challenges. Rebels in the Cadhy faction appear unlikely to be defeated, while Geelong conference hints at a leadership challenge to Mr. Dunstan.
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LABOR
Melbourne
Labor Party
Bulla-Dalhousie
Legislative Assembly
Dunstan
Cadhy
U.G.P
Te Ud
A. A. Dunstan Prumuir
Umin
Geelong
A. L. Nucking
Floods Block Rats In South Australia
Flooding across Cooper Creek creates a wide barrier against Queensland rats as they move toward settled areas. Mood waters likely drown many crossing points, while sand hills may offer the only protection. News notes include local people and military personnel traveling to events and routine posts on mail, air service, and recruiting centers amid the ongoing floods.
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Adelaide
Cooper’s Creek
South Australia
Queensland
Cordillo Downs
Cooper
Lake Eyre
Joy Pulse
Dinnantina
Birdsville
Harry Ding
Aderuy
Marree-Birdsville
TL Kunbley
Pine West
Wille
Pirie
FA. Veitch
Palmer Street
Pirie West
Pirie Council invites govt officer for new industries study
South Australian Government invited to send an officer to Pirie to assess potential new industries. Council had written March 5. Premier’s secretary said the letter was submitted to the Auditor-General for review before being placed before Mr. Richardson. Councilors also noted a rebate inquiry.
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Pirie Town Council
Richardson
Australian Railways Union face registration cancellation
Chief Judge Becky grants an order in Arbitration Court requiring the Australian Railways Union to show cause on April 9 why its industrial union registration should not be cancelled. The NSW Railway Commissioner alleges the union refused a court ruling on the Broken Hill line dispute and resorted to direct action.
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Melbourne
Becky
Arbitration Court
Australian Railways Union
New South Wales
Broken Hill
Pirie District Cricket Assn Fails to Reduce Memorial Oval Fee
Pirie District Cricket Association asked Mie Town Council to cut Easter Monday charges for Memorial Oval. Council refused noting overtime costs. secretary Mr ES Scott cited low gate revenue and reliance on affiliation fees. Mayor Threadgold and town clerk H S Leahey confirmed the standard charge applies. Ald. Davis moved to inform the association of the usual special-day charge, which was carried.
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Pirie
H. S. Leahey
Oval
Davis
Leahey
They
Ald
Former school secretary admits funds misuse in Adelaide case
Det Leane told Adelaide Police Court that Reginald Heading admitted using about £13 10s 3d from Wolseley Public School Committee funds in 1939 to buy stock for his fruiterer business. Heading released on bond of £25 with surety, to be of good behaviour for two years.
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Adelaide
Wolseley Public School
Det
Leane
Reginald John Heading
Strathalbyn
Heading
Neading
Nin RK
Newnan
Crafter
Fatality at Warnertown Drowning Believed from Cramp
Edgar McGregor Joyer farmer drowned at Warnertown while bathing in the government dam. An inquest has been deemed. He was with Perry and Kauschke when difficulties arose. Perry attempted rescue but McGregor Joyer sank. Women telephoned for help and later searches located the body.
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Edgar McGregor Joyerfarmer
Wannertown
Government Dam
Joyce
Messrs. Pereyerry
Albert Kauschke
Warnertown
Perry
Wernertons
J. Michell
O Pine
Mr. Michell
Messrs. Perry
Kauschke
Subsidy Sought To Complete Ellen Street Project
At Pirie Town Council last night mayor W B Threadgard said inspector R Davis supported recommending a government subsidy of £150, or half the estimated cost, to extend Ellen Street from Mary-Elie to David Street. Davis warned the recommendation may occur next financial year. Dr B G Johnston helped resuscitation after a drowning incident near Pirie. the coroner deemed no inquest necessary. The deceased, 59, was a Wandearah farmer and respected in Wandearah Pir districts, survived by a widow and two children.
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Pirie Town
W. B. Threadgard
Wir. R. Davis
Mary-Elie Street
David Street
Pirie
B. G. Johnston
Michell
Pirie Hospital
J. Slinger
L. E Wehr
A. HL. Goode
Mr. Joyce
Ape
H. Joyce
Adelaide
Wandearah
Warnertown
Pir
Mears. D.C. Wod ET. Joyce
Wandeersh
Maas Margaret. Joyce
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