Germans menace Holland and Belgium borders in war tension
German troop concentrations near Belgium and Holland raise alarm as Allied patrols inspect German defences. Germany accuses Allied air forces of violating neutral territory. Unusual activity on the Western Front prompts fears of a submarine base in the Pacific and Russia sending an island. France recalls a Soviet ambassador after a telegram to Stalin caused offence amidst wartime duty.
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Belgium
Holland
Western Front
Germany
Pacific
Russia
France
Stalin
Taxation plans loom in Sydney cabinet talks
Federal taxation dominates discussions as Mr Spender, the Treasurer, pushes for higher income and land taxes and possibly an excess war profits tax. Aimed to ease burden on those able to bear it, sales taxes also rise. Cabinet plans to be ready for Parliament next month amid talks on import restrictions and petrol rationing.
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Sydney
France
PC. Spender Win
Spender
Neutrals Again Menaced On Western Front Front
Reported on the Western Front by Australian Associated Press notes German motorized units have kept at about 35 miles from the Dutch and Belgian frontiers and are now 48 miles distant. The menace to neutrals resembles the January danger, with intensified German activity, air raids, and artillery actions reported near multiple fronts.
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Australian Associated Press
Lenin
ERMAN
Wis
Bicycle Competition Winners Highlight Solomontown Local Scene
Fragmentary ad page notes events迎 including a bicycle competition winner and swimming notes at Solomontown. References to Mt Chris Fish Cafe and Port Lincoln oysters appear among assorted small ads. The April 6 entry hints at bookings with Kath Short and ongoing local commerce.
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Vial Port
Lancoln Oysters
Mt Chris Fish Cafe
Alexander Sire
Central Bicycle
John W. A
Prime Minister urges continued war effort and governance
London dispatch reports the Prime Minister calling for continued fight and labor as the war aims remain the defeat of the enemy. He notes the war cabinet has been established and promises decisive action if support at home remains unwavering.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Hectare
Reyna
Jenwark
Stiough
Fatal Sequel To Alleged Argument In Hospital Death
Italian dies in Perth hospital after an alleged argument at the Exchange Hotel Bullfinch. Douglas Juhn Slots Wyt was charged with assault as doctors battle for the skull injury. Bail decisions will be weighed as investigations continue.
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Perth
Southern Cross Hospital
Gianoncelli
Exchange Hotel
Gianonccelli
Gianuncelli
Cisse
Douglas Juhn
France
Allied Patrols In Germany Report Invasion News
The French war bulletin says on Monday and Tuesday Nazi planes flew over areas behind the Maginot Line. Allied land patrols penetrated deep into German territory and brought back details on defences. A German communique claims several prisoners taken south of Pirmasens, repulsed Allied attacks north of Weissemburg, and reconnaissance flights over France. It notes Allied aircraft penetrated Northwest Germany on the night of March 3 25, with German fighters claiming a British Hurricane and a French Morane shot down at the border.
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London
Maginot Line
Pirmasens
Weissemburg
France
Germany
Submarine Base News Behind Pacific Front Adjustments
The report outlines coastal defenses and submarine development near Pacific bases and mentions survey activity in Western Pacific waters. It notes Soviet interest and control dynamics around Whale Bay and Vladivostok region, with references to naval workshops and new submarine production.
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Seay VK
Nivtoke
Fesnet
Shanghai
Whale Bay
Posiel
Vladivostok
Hernan Lawrie Work
Bevn
Atk
Fecemany
Gantt
Soviet Minister Recalled Amid French Telegram Dispute
The Musas radio reports Soviet Ambassador in Paris Nouri was recalled after France objected to a telegram he sent to Stalin on Russo-Finnish affairs. France told J M Soucite he would not be on personal terms, and M Laurite was deemed no longer acceptable.
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London
Musas
Nouri
Paris
Stalin
Arann
Sue
Wessel
M. Laurite
Trotting at Wayville Wayville racing card details and entries
Readable sections list acceptors and handicaps for Saturday trotting at Wayville. Includes Souter Handicap for state bred horses with divisions and numerous entries by horse, owner or trainer, plus Hulme Stakes and winding handicaps, and Royal Appeal betting notes with runners and odds.
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Wheter Clean Stey
Westen Wrinkle
Queen
Duke Cole
Robert Duis
Ethel Mavisis
Globe's Waain Bazil
Wonder
Teddy Realm
Norwand Sierra Leone
Derby
Lulu Bobah
Axworthy
Bazil Almont
Logan Pack
Black Hope
Linda Derby
Berney Doolance
Wilbur
Murray Bright Asthie
Rata A
Mornington Racecard shows Dignitas and usual event names
Mornington program lists races including Dignitas in the main event and several handicaps such as Sutherland Albion Son of Legend and Sarthorn Whistling. Notable entries include Moorooduc Novice Handicap Cross Rain and Osbourne Trial Mardawaranra with betting quoted and weights shown.
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Flaquette
Ajax wins All-Aged Plate at Randwick in Autumn Carnival
Ajax, Australia's champion racehorse, returned to form with a clear victory in the All-Aged Plate at Randwick. High Caste finished second, Beau Livre of New Zealand was third, the mile race taking 1 35 and the favorite odds were about 10 to 9.
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Sydney
Ajax
Australia
Randwick
Australan Jockey Club
High Caste
Beaulivre
Whyalla News Briefs Mention Coal Strike Impact
Unclear reports show Whyalla not yet affected by the coal strike. At Georgetown, Evans's works anticipate continued activity with some downtime likely later. Races at Georgetown include the Flying Handicap won by Swinton while other local works face possible delays and staffing constraints.
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Whyalla
Wednewas
Broken Hill
Georgetown
Jvans
Georgetowsisin
News Furlones
Swinton
Hefeaate
Cawiony
Dlise
Edith
Beth Cap
Neweastle
Eras
Coal Strike Eases Ports Yet Idle Seamen Grow
Adelaide reports 40 seamen idle amid coal strike with ports at risk of ship layups. No vessel tied up at Port Adelaide as reserves sustain coastal runs for weeks. Brisbane union and three firms guarantee one month work and repatriation to ports, Adelaide men seek similar terms.
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Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Sydney-Fremantle
Men’s Union
Brisbakne
Death of Mr Savages Widely Mourned Across Dominion Beloved Prime Minister
Relatives of Mr Michael Joseph Savages, Prime Minister of New Plan, report his death at 3 49 this morning after a long illness. Messages of condolence pour in from communities across the dominion and from Members of Ye or Party, with tributes to his leadership and service. The funeral and official notices are expected to follow as details are confirmed.
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Wellingdon
Michael Joseph Satan
New Plan
Dominion
Adelaide industry on brink as fuel shortages loom
A report from Adelaide notes fuel may not be scarce yet but could force factory closures if strike talks fail. Officials warn forges and brick kilns rely on coal and steam heating in many plants, with a critical three week window as emergency arrangements are sought.
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Adelaide
Weinsealas
Sanaller
Australia
Howat
Was Batton
Chamber of Manufactures
Winterbottom
Bit of Kirebrand in His Twenties
A fragmentary notice profiles a figure nicknamed Kirebrand in his twenties, with garbled text suggesting a local biographical snippet or personal note. Limited readable names and phrases point to a reminiscence or social portrait, but the fragmentary OCR leaves specifics unclear. The readable bits indicate a cultural or personal vignette rather than a formal event.
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Kirebrand
Labor To Office Elevation Echoes Earlier Campaign
A reading of local political activity shows labor candidates advancing toward office. Observers note repeated references to union support and procedural steps shaping the ballot path.
Unusual Heat Rolls into March Across Regions
Reading fragments show reports of an unusually hot March across multiple areas with references to weather anomalies, dates, and local observations. The text includes scattered mentions of temperatures, forecasts, and civic responses, indicating a historic heat trend for the month.
United states lenders face limits on government loans
Fragmented OCR text cites debates over lending to buyers, government loan practices, and curbs on spending. It mentions representatives and markets, railing against foreign influence and calls for stronger financial controls within the United States. The passage shows tense rhetoric about economic policy and national interests.
Government Victory in Ottawa Election Report
Government victory noted as Conservatives suffer large losses in the remedial election results. Liberal challenger defeats Manion while Conservative leader defeated in Ottawa. Weather mentions heat in the south east and a holiday period with Good Friday to Easter Sunday.
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Wendy Toseday
Tony
Australian Associated Press
Ottawa
Wesineminy
Miaewerseie
ON de
Manion Felder
Personal notices from Pirie Recce and arrivals
Supt J Madigan and JA Coupe of C W Meyers represented St John Ambulance Brigade Georgetown recce yesterday afternoon. Lieut Com W A T Ramage of Royal Australian Navy arrived in Pirie on his way from Sydney to Fremantle to be chief staff officer at the Short Depot. Mr and Mrs L Currie Pirie were airmail plane passengers from Whyalls yesterday. Land Mix S A Lane were severely dined by a blowlamp explosion Saturday test but are comfortable in Sister Bray's Private Hospital. Miss Ena Lipson Semaphore spends a few days in Pirie as guest for Miss Eileen Mulconray Railway Reserve.
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JA. Coupe
C. W. Meyers
St. John Ambulance
Georgetown
W. A. T. Ramage
Royal Australian Navy
Pirie
Sydney
Fremantle
Short
Royal Exchutyse Hotel
Mrs. L. Currie
Whyalls
Land Mix
S.A. Lane
Bray
Ena Lipson
Semaphore
Piraeus
Eileen Mulconray
Railway Reserve
Federal Cabinet to Discuss Labor War Resolution
Sydney reports the Federal Cabinet has not yet discussed the New South Wales Labor Conference’s anti aggression resolution toward Soviet Russia. Prime Minister Menzies says the meaning is clear and cannot be ignored as it pressures slowing Australia’s war effort.
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Labor Party
Sydney
New South Wales Labor Conference
Russia
R. G. Menzies
Australia
Menzies
Rmade
Amediate
Acton
Wietuuimen
AG Galeron
Uuuutty Party
Ayia
Gaunerue
Moscow
Rhein
Vladivostok
Tnd Wald
Om Sata
Fragmented OCR: unclear political text from Sask.
Unreadable OCR segment mentions Unity Australia and various garbled names and terms. No clear events, dates, or identifiable entities. Likely damaged historical clipping with multiple misread words and stray letters.
Barber Accidental Tragedy in Berlin Hotel Incident
In Berlin on a Wednesday a Hanover barber collapsed after a cardiac event. As he fell he accidentally cut four customers, who bled and died within minutes. A chaotic scene followed with unclear figures and damaged details from the incident.
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Australian Associated Press
Berlin
Hile Shaving 2 Customier
Hanover
War Risk Pay rules for South Australian seafarers
Definitions of the new war risk bonus for coastwise seafarers in South Australia clarify who qualifies. The award covers vessels operating within the state’s waters, but harbor and port workers, including tugs and craft, are excluded. Overtime while a vessel is in port or crews on shore or traveling is not paid, and abnormal compensation may replace ordinary wages during leave or illness. The question of applicability when a ship is out of port at sea is discussed by Chief Judge Sir George Bechy.
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Adelaide
George Bechy
Spencer and
St. Vincent
Murray Pipeline Adelaide under scrutiny by Public Works Committee
Premier De Playford testified on progress of negotiations between the State and private groups over a proposed 2,400,000 pound water pipeline from Morgan. The session, held in camera, follows earlier testimony about tinplate industry plans and broader regional development, including Whyalla and other country districts.
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Adelaide
Medicasey
de Playford
Oca Ren
Cee Governrments
Broken Company, Limited
Morgan
Danite Playford
B.aw.p
Playfood
Whyalla
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