Hitler and allies peace feeler discussed in Brenner Pass
Report notes Hitler and Mussolini reportedly debated a potential peace overture in the Brenner Pass for two and a half hours. Rome cautions readers to ignore foreign rumors while the Vatican and officials assess the plausibility of any such peace proposals amid tensions and German naval actions.
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Austria
Australian Associated Press
Hitler
Mussolini
Brenner Pass
Wetter Tigrearming
England
France
Sions
Vatican
Pauce
Hilles
Yeapsul
Herr von Hibbembrop
Peace terms and British war cabinet debate loom large
Rome dispatch reports on proposed postwar arrangements aiming to divide Europe and reorganize territories under leaders like Mussolini and Hitler. The Times comments on British hesitation as Daily Mail urges a firm stance, while Daladier faces cabinet shifts and a push for a stronger war effort amid unsettled public opinion.
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Mussiu
Cuimmuniam
Germany
Tub
Emeland
Italy
Palestine
Loos
Madagascar
United States
Africa
Poland
Gdynia
Rey
Éami
Ty Nusratin
Austria
Danubian Federation
Danube Basin
Oly
Rumania
Yugoslavia
Bolarua
Slovakia
Hungary
Jibuti
Mussolinias
Hitler
London
House of Commons
Daily Mail
Girl Tried Blackmail Case in Adelaide Court
Enid Peyton, aged 18, pleaded guilty to a January 10 blackmail letter demanding 200 pounds from Louis Crotti of Home Service Stores Currie Street. Justice Napier released her on bond with good behaviour for three years, noting she could not grasp the seriousness of the offence. Peyton sobbed on her mother's shoulder as the proceedings concluded.
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Adelaide
Justice Napier
Criminal Court
Enid Peyton
Arthur Street
Unley
Peyton
Haying
Louis Crotti Rn
Crotti
Home Service
Currie Street
City
Tone
Courl Ld
Hoonard
John Waldower Kavenweh
Market Street
Bonnar
Fréderick Edward Lear
Lhory Wtrewi
Stepney
Stoyen
Amn Cecitls Touree
Janen Witla Mopkinn
Jaborer
Gilbert Street
Joseph Mayfelit
Tuntils Strout
Ova
Tor Naslue
Sears
Eamond
Garlet McFwin
Sure Sayor
Hundle Street
Frank Charles Maynard
Western Front Attacks German Lines in Major Engagements
German high command reports heavy losses as French patrols strike at dawn in a first engagement, repelling German advances. A second clash sees 300 Germans against four French patrols in the Vosges with many German dead and two French missing. A third “filtering” action east of the Moselle ends with French recapture of positions and German casualties.
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Paris
Vosges
Finns May Fortify Islands in Gulf of Bothnia
Russia reassures Scandinavia and pledges no further territorial demands while Finland fortifies the Aaland Islands in the Gulf of Bothnia. Sweden denies Russia asked for a free port and reveals Germany threatened intervention if Swedish passage aided Finland. Sweden claims air force units and large quantities of arms and ammunition were sent to Finland, with the army risking reserves and civilians strained.
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Finland
Pirie Sought as Site for Shipyards by Faction
Pirie is urged as a shipyard location with MPs and ministers replying that Pirie’s claims will be considered. Communications from Mr Ceahey and Mr Price emphasize secure attention from the Prime Minister and other officials. Local figures say Pirie offers suitable facilities and argue a broader South Australian share in new yards.
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Fire Town Council
Tus
Readey Town
Clorks
RG. Menzies
Mints
Pirie
Commonwealth Galahet
Ceahey Desterday
Trallon
Brie Mintel
Ausald
Lonimieres
Minvwr
Sei
Go Meteay
Sen. Pla
McBride
Price
South Australia
Satie
Melbourne
Colombo
Virie
South
Grey
Mr. Makin
K. C Wilson
A. L. McLachlan
Armtratia
Premier inspects floodwater areas for Broughton scheme
The Lower Broughton River Irrigation Trust seeks a 6000 grant to build weirs on the river. Premier T Playford toured the district with Pirie Town and Crystal Brook officials, hearing appeals and noting financing hurdles while promising to consider the request. He invited a future Pirie visit and observed local views on irrigation, farming, and potential production gains.
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Lower Broughton River
Land and industry prospects in Pirie trust debate
Discussion notes how water can improve dairying and pigraising, with land value estimates and Lucerne profitability. References Mr Ferme and Premier, nearby rearing by Mr G. S. B. Young, and trust law needing money as Pirie townsfolk back the effort.
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My. Forme
Ferme
Nile
GS. B. Young
Gore U
Loons
Tle Presnier
Playford
Pirie
Pirie Leaders Discuss Scheme to Boost Local Industry
Town officials debate a broad plan linking land production with a dairy and fruit market to boost Pirie’s economy, envisioning 12400 residents benefiting. They ask government support and funding of around £6000 for development, noting the need for a modern butter factory and wider ship and trade opportunities.
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Thresegold
Lyons
Lower Broughton
Pirie
Sid
New York
New York Cod
Astate
Matal le Mary
Normandie
Tn Suvtat
Behring Islands Naval Base Proposal Faces Funding Hurdles
Discussion shows May Be for German use. Playford notes no current government grant and a need to consult Parliament over financing. State Bank cases and discretionary limits cited. Canberra aims to speed defence spending to offset delays. Premier expresses willingness to visit and inspect local issues.
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Playford
Hanke Board
Langibiesel
Ferme
Inos
Saas Ein
Botier
Arkboe
Valerrin Garwinica
Mattar Adelaide
Mr Semple Goes To Work At Public Works Site
Wellington Tuesday reports Mr Semple Australian born minister of public works seizing a shovel and wheelbarrow to demonstrate hands on effort. He observes the progress, visits again in khaki shirt and old shoes, noting mechanisation speeds road and rail projects and calling the costs of public works salving snuke buisness. He challenges slower progress and explains bulldozers aid military camp construction.
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Wellington
Tunsday
Tuhardi
Galt
Ghrtatechurch
Semple
Minster of Public Works
Traia
Cigaretta
Eaid
Segingthas
Dave
Auotker Man
Mr. Semple
Borm Wiier and Tungeller
New Zealand
Weather Reading From Yesterday
The Thermometer reported a high of 70 and a low of 69 for the last 24 hours ending at 8 20 am.
Prison Sentences for Men Who Attacked Sawatzee
A court found several men guilty of grievous bodily harm or attempted theft related to attacks on Sawatzese. Sentences ranged from four months to three years, with one man fined and released on probation. Justice Napier called the case among the worst of its kind.
New War Cabinet Formed in Melbulilne
Prime Minister Wik announces tomorrow the reconfirmation of the War Cabinet forming a nine minister body with new members Messrs Cameron and McEwen. The existing lineup includes eight ministers. with additions it would total ten, replacing Menzies who deems the size unwieldy and may appoint Hughes or Sir Henry Birrell.
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England
France
Scapa Flow
Senate
Finland
Secre
News-Chronicle
Paris
M. Daladier
Sup
ML Deladier
Melbulilne
Tuomday
My. U. Ai
Menales
Hameron
McEwen
Menzies
Urat
Hughes
Thenera Ual
Sir Henry Fiullett
Snow and weather notes from Victoria and shipping talks
Snow fell across eastern Victoria with Hotham Heights recording 2.05 points. Most of the state saw only light falls from a quarter to half an inch. In other items, show area updates mention vessel owners declining to discuss potential actions.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Hotham Heights
Showarea
Two Air Force Cadets Die in Salisbury Crash
Two air force men attached to No. 4 Elementary Flying Training School perished when a training plane dived steeply near Salisbury. Flying officer Cox and cadet A. C. Bowron were killed instantly after leaving the fields at 8 5 am. The wreckage showed a steep dive over open ground. witnesses were not found. The accident halted the usual program briefly and wind affected schedules.
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AIR Force
Salisbury
Flying-Orfees Coz
Bowron
McGidger
Une
Cox
Gyingelds
Sendalalwird Saltabury
Shap
Begus
Mbar Salsbury
Military Canteens as Soldiers Clubs Plans Outlined
Mr E W Holden MLC said at Pirie Junction that military canteens would become soldiers clubs with improved mess facilities and tinplate equipment. He noted more than £1,000,000 from Australian canteens was used for wartime welfare and that plans include fires, heating, and seating.
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E. W. Holden
E.W. Holden
Pirie Junction
Cauiteen
Dolen
Auprails
Palestine
Royal Australian Air Force
Royal Australian Navy
Man and Wife Found Shot in Tent Room Tragedy
Sydney Tuesday report says At shotgun wounds Brown and his wife Myrtle 46 were found dead in the tent room of their home in Minko. The eight month old son slept between them as investigators believe Brown shot his wife then killed himself. The family faced destitution and hardship.
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Sydney
Local service notes on discharged and admitted personnel
Personal notices from Balendale and surrounding areas report Mr Gorge Smale of Dully street joining the Second AEF and being discharged from Woodside Military Hospital. Mrs JH Harvey and Mrs W Morgen are listed as hospital inmates. Dow returned home from Woodside militia camp on leave and will return to camp. Other individuals, including Mr W S Craddock, Mr J Meyer, Mr T Scheschke, and Mr J Garning, are noted for hospital stays or recent movements. Charles Wiedorfer, a 10-year-old resident of Anzacreed, shows progress after a bicycle accident.
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Gorge Smale
Dully Street
Balendale
AEF
Cold R Harvey
Woodside
Daents
JH. Harvey
Chant Road
W. L. Morgen
Lite Gertrude Street
Parke Hospital
Pie D. Dow
Camp
Tomorow
W. S. Craddock
Eamond Road
Pirie Hospital
Seven day figures rise to fifty four thousand seven hundred seventy six
The period from March 14 shows approximate rathexy ser ming amounts totaling £54776, up from a prior period of around £878, with the change described as a notable increase.
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