British planes raid Sylt base reports claim direct hits
British aircraft attacked the German air base on Sylt Island with several planes returning claiming direct hits on hangars railways slipways and a munition dump as fires spread across the area. The Air Ministry reported one plane missing but all others returning safely. reconnaissance over Sylt noted damage to the Hindenburg Dam railway and island facilities with subsequent bombings at Hornum and surrounding sites.
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London
Sylt Island
Air Ministry
Syit
Hindenburg Dam
Sylt
Aun
Altseks
Hornum
Wagar
Tonder
Tournams
Matitay
Germany
Abbotlvey
Sylt Plehler
Ainlied
Kiel Ani
Heligoland
Shetland Islands
British Isles
Naéle
Fire at Yarraville Oil Depot Causes Major Damage
Melbourne dispatch reports a large blaze at the Veouum Oil Company depot in Yarraville late Wednesday night. Extensive damage to tanks and a storehouse followed, with a pump and several-ton tanks involved. sabotage inquiry opened by Commonwealth Investigation Branch. Firefighters battled the flames, saving several facilities and containing spread. Prime Minister Chamberlain discussed the incident in Parliament, noting the seriousness of the blaze and the potential for further action.
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Melbourne
Petro
Yarraville
Commonwealth Investgations
Givat
Weather and war notes mix with Paris cabinet resignation
Yesterday's maximum reached 72.5 with a 24 hour minimum of 59 at 8:30 am. Reports describe bombardment details and British responses with references to Heligoland, Sylt, Kiel and the North Sea. Paris notes the French Cabinet's resignation on Wednesday morning amid war-related turmoil.
Two Years' Work of Committee Reviewed At School
The assembled committee reviewed two years of activity since election in March 1938. Mr Middleton was absent due to hospitalization. Mr Sharp acted as chairman. Mr Wurgoyne presented a report noting improvements in the wheel and funds. The resignation of secretary Mr Farrar was noted and the timeline recalled includes events from Austria in 1938 to the onset of war, with thanks to treasurer Mr McLean and others for their service.
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Middleton
Gr. Sharp
GR. Willams
A. Wurgoyne
Nad Tild
Messrs. Middleton
J. Hop- King
F. G. McLean
C. L. Venn
P.O. Farrar
Ar Williams
Farrar
Venn
McLeam
Burg Uyne
Austria
Germany
Sudetenland
Dagehuslovakia
Poland
British Commonwealth
Mr. Threadgold
Messrs
J. G. Sweeney
W. E.D. Hine
E. A. Parr
L. Telford
Proprietary
A. E. Berry
H. H. Atwell
Solomontown
M. 'E. Walsh
St Mark's
Mesers
J. 5. Mocking
M.S. Keane
St. Mark's
St. Mark's Club
Keane
Walsh
W. H. Threadgold
Sweeney, Hine
Hocking
F. S. Dodd
E. A. Olsen
E. W. Golding
Threadgold
Lin
Wirie
Cutumiller
A Pog. Mart
Shuey
Prite
Parr
Berry
Sharp
Telford
Adelaide
Howe Si Witton
Tidty Tugun
Als Meleol
Martel
Waprey
Mr. Burgoyne
Heiss
Mt Ithat
Mount Pirie
Jt Power
Mesos
L. Veum
F. G. Melean
Columiites
Education Department
Dowatlong
Bala, Plonté and
Sputly Committee
Ubrary Sud
HHL
A. D. Witt
Rolo
Ommittesmien
Pirie Football Association set 1940 season April 27 opener
The Pirie Football Association voted to start the 1940 season on April 27 with St Mark's facing Proprietary. An invitation from the South Australian National Football Association to send a combined Pirie team to Adelaide on August 10 was accepted, with Adelaide Oval listed for the fixture.
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Itn
Pirie Football Association
St Mark's and Proprietary
South Australian
Mafins Football Assessaion
Pirie
Addins
Heny Toemud
South Australian National Football Association
Adelaide Oval
Pirie association meeting weighs football notes and plans
A Pirie district football gathering discussed advertising, shop hours, and match arrangements. Whyalla FC proposal to field two strong teams was shelved for next meeting. Board approved repainting the oval scoreboard, number plates, and a program publishing right for St Mark's matches. Retirement of SAFL chief O’Halloran marked with tribute. Sandery honored for service.
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Pirie Association
Messrs
Berry
Delford
Whyalla
Pirie
Walsh Uwved
Walsh
Onehalf
St. Mark's
Messrs. Parr and Berry
Lady Muriel Barclay-Harvey Opens Pirie Fair
Lady Muriel Barclay Harvey consented to open an All Australis fair at Pirie Central Methodist Mission in August. J Fitzgerald discharged from Pirie Hospital medical ward. AL Huckwell progressing in surgical ward with sight issues at Pirie Hospital. A Line improving in surgical ward. Flying Officer C de C Matulich, in charge of No. 1 Mobile Recruiting Depot of the Royal Australian Air Force, free to Pirie from Kadina yesterday.
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Muriel Barclay-Harvey
Malcolm Barclay-Harvey
South Australia
Pirie Central Methodist Mission
J. Fitzgerald
Pirie Hospital
Alt. Huckwell
Pirie
C. de C. Matulich
Om Cer
No. $ Mobile
Royal Australian Air Force
Kadina Yester
Blood Bank For Second A I F Ships Overseas Mobile Unit
Melbourne reports a mobile blood bank prepared for overseas deployment as part of the medical equipment of the 6th Division. It will be delivered tomorrow by Major-General Downes, Director-General of Medical Services, with Lieut-General Sir Thomas Blamey in attendance.
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Melbourne
Mobile Blood Bank
6Th Division
Thomas Blamey
Downes
Medical
Coal strike stance delay veto on federal tribunal
In Sydney on a Wednesday MG Mesties reiterated that the Commonwealth Government would not appoint a special tribunal to handle the coal dispute. He noted the Arbitration Court could deal with the matter without federal intervention and that parties may approach that court directly.
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Sydney
Commonwealth
Arbitration Court
Arbitration
Reid Dead at Public Ceremony as School Principal Collapses
Mr Reid, principal of the School of Mines, collapsed during a public ceremony. The incident occurred amid tensions between civil mining unions and the government over education policy, with several attendees assisting. Reid, 65, had served as head for over 25 years. he is survived by a widow and two sons.
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PME Wetton
JACTU
Jeffries
Gov
Jerriment
Arbitration Court
Bons Iin
Reid
Vito
Sas
Arthur Bert
Max Reid
Murray pipeline inquiry probes river to Whyalla project
A parliamentary inquiry probes a proposed 74000 pound pipeline from the River Murray to Whyalla. The inquiry notes the company's plan to build ships at Whyalla for interstate trade and associated requirements.
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EveEnce
Murray
Whyalls
Whyalla
Redhill Truck Driver Fined in High Speed Collision
In Adelaide at Prospect, Redhill resident William Henry Charles Cockburn was fined with costs for driving a motor truck without due care on Mal Nutirth road Pooraka. Oswald Leslie Jacks of Prospect testified he was traveling 45 mph when Cockburn's truck swerved while passing. Jacks sped to 60 mph to catch Cockburn near Enfield tram terminus and showed the damage to his car.
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Adelaide
Westacsdlus
Geriows
Case
Hll
Gray
Prospect
Willism
Henry Charles Cockburn
Redhill
Mali Nurthy Road
Pooraka
Nenke
Oswald Leslie Jacks
Newbon Street
Defendant
Cockburn
Jacks
Enfield
Jim
Death of Mr F W Kitchen in Melbourne Malvern figure and racing man
Melbourne reports the death of Mr F W Kitchen of Malvern aged about BL, a prominent business and racing figure. Former president of the Victorian Chamber of Manufactures, he chaired Associated Enterprises Proprietary Limited and held directorships in several firms. He raced Tovkarby winning Moonee Valley Cup of 1825 with Mr Denis. Survived by his widow two sons and a daughter.
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Melbourne
FW. Kitcheyy
Malvern
Denis
Kitchen
Motor Car Industry Plans For Its Introduction
Pangens Motor Industries confirms continued plans to establish a motor car industry in Melbourne. Directors say Parliament should allow all companies with car manufacturing proposals prior to the monopoly announcement to proceed. The move reflects belief in building a robust, efficient motor car sector.
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Melbourne
Pangens Motor Industries
Industrs
Unr
United States
Jurlernain
Plante Stich
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Ong House
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Hyland
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Paris
Prench
St. Mark's and Proprietory
O'Halloran
F.C
League
Shdry
Dhesimal
Ming A
Coombe
Wie
Wea
Mothers’ Club
Mesars
Hopkins
Mebean
M. Daladier
Wate
Sweeney
Messrs. Barr
Atwell
St Mare
St Mark’ Town
Solomontown v. Proprietary
Pike General
Sete Taat An
Wash
Arr
Mine
Association
South Australian Football League
Meyer Leon
Australia Football Council
Tel
Sweeney’ Chau
O'Hlalloras
Mn Ro A. Sate Dery
Sandery
Ames Tudor Evans
Moth Minor
Eddy
W. J. Pimlott Ltd
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House of Good Furniture
Mary-Elie Street
A.I.F
MR. Reid
School of Mines
Murray Pipeline
MR. F. W. Kitchen
Prests Limited
Pirie's
Red Cross
Fighting Forces Comforts Fund
Helena Rubinstein
Stella Donnan
Prests
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