New Zealand airman bags five planes in RAF tally
Flying Officer Cobber Kain, 21, earns five confirmed kills in RAF action over France, possibly six. Seven German aircraft engaged by three British pilots, with Kain miraculously surviving a bailout after his plane vanished in clouds. He returned to base amid celebrations and a tribute from Air Chief Marshal Barratt.
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Cobber" Kain
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France
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Gornier
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Planes Sink German Ship in North Sea Action
Reports from the Ministry say British planes sank a German vessel in the North Sea after four German ships were spotted. One ship attacked from above, torpedoed off the Orkneys, with debris and damage reported to another vessel. Lifeboats responded as a British destroyer Ly Tal... suffered an explosion and casualties at an unnamed port.
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Coastal Command
Evan Pate
North Sea
Me Ministry
Orkneys
Dulund
Talo Bunty
Howrsey Bo
Paris
Ly Tallouse
Germans busy in Dutch East Indies
Germans busy in the Dutch East Indies as blockade running rumors stretch from Rotterdam to Surabaya. Reports say German shippers seek cargoes via Surabaya and Medan to evade maritime duties, with Dutch and British authorities tightening controls. The piece notes tensions between Germany and Allied powers and mentions possible contraband shipments through Batavia and Makassar.
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Rotterdam
Suuralusa Maya
Cerwin
Britain
Germany
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Nptie
Penavets
NSW Labor split over Hands of Russia policy threatens MPs
In Sydney a heated NSW Labor conference debate over the Hands Of Russia policy pits state leaders against federal ALP. NSW MPs face a dilemma between backing the federal caucus and heeding the NSW executive’s control over preselection. A repudiation could endanger electoral endorsements. backing may threaten their federal standing. The fate of figures like MatLA and Theodore looms as momentum shifts.
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Labor Conference
Russia
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ALP
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Labor
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AWLP
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EAP
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Theodore Swas
Lahr
Halley
Compound fuel Blended From Power Alcohol and Shale Oil
Melbourne engineer W S Paleomer announced a compound fuel blending power alcohol shale oil and coal fractions. He claimed it could sustain transport if petrol runs low and had a higher octane rating than petrol. Defence tests reportedly showed success and a correcting device addressed major carriage issues.
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W. S. Paleomer
Melbourne
Falconier
Cary
Defence de Partment
Woolgrowers Council Seeks Unity in NSW Political Rift
In Melbourne on Thursday NSW members form a cooperation with the Australian strong force as the Woolgrowers Council and the Wool Producers Federation push for unity. The bloc, totaling 48 producers, argues the price representation in the House is inadequate and desires greater growers’ control on committees and policy during wartime wool marketing debates.
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Olicy
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New South Wales
Melbourne
Woolgrowers’ Council
Wool Pr Harty
Butler rules out federal bid for Barker seat
Richard Butler, former South Australian premier, says he is not considering entering politics at present and has dropped the idea of contesting Barker. He holds two company directorate posts and chairs a state committee on substitute fuels. Barker is the federal electorate represented by Cameron.
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Adelaide
Lead Butler
Barker
Uday
Tam
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Cameron
Country Party
Gandhi urges Congress to unite for independence in Harijan
In Bombay Gandhi calls for turning the Indian National Congress into a machine for independence and orders nationwide registration of Congressmen willing to endure imprisonment without pay. Reuter notes this as a first move toward civil disobedience, amid strains over Hindi Muslim nation talks and press critiques on Wheat prices and production policy.
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Indian National Congress
Reuter
Talila
India National Cons
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Tren Af Venta
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Morkels
Fire sweeps through bushland near Cudlee Creek
Three towns face threat as a bushfire ripped 500 acres between Cudlee Creek and Lobethal. Two mile front patrolled by 300 men and 200 soldiers from Woodside camp battled flames as winds revived outbreaks near Mount Yorrens, Charleston, and Nobethal. Sparks endangered nearby properties. a rapid response and evacuations helped avert disaster.
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Adelaide
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Lobethal
Yorrens
Charleston
Nobethal
Lambert
Kelly's Hill
Thermometer shows high 96.5 and 65 degree low
Yesterday high reached 96.5 while the low for a 26 hour period ended at 8:30 was 65 degrees.
Country Party in Victoria elects leadership slate
The Victoria Country Party met at Ayr electing Dunstan as leader and Lind as deputy amid a party vote tally of 41 to 9 for Moncur. J. G. Meonahd was re elected White and Donstone secretary as leaders, with other attendees including Sir Wallace Sandford and local figures Therese McMahon and Roseanne Stokes.
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Ayr Flesh
Parliam Suntary Country Party
Yhietlon
Dunstan
Moncur
Secitary If Alegayle
Lind
Ola
Moneur
J. G. Meonahd
White
Mr. Donstone
Premier fears Commonwealth may take the coal stocks
Premier Playford warns Canberra against seizing coal held in South Australia for essential services. He cites 100000 tons in reserve and suggests coal rationing already in place may be redirected to Victoria if needed. He contrasts SA stockpiles with Victoria's preparedness and stresses the need to protect coastal services during strikes. Melbourne reports rail and tram curtailments to conserve coal, with Easter rebates, and warns of further cuts if the strike persists.
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Commonwealth
Australia
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Victoria
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Broken Hill
Playford
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South
Australis
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South Australis
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Star
Fire at Port Adelaide depot sparks massive blaze
Fire brigade saves most of Atkins Ltd depot inventory after a blaze at Leadenhall Street Port Adelaide. Walls stood firm as bulk paper, motor lubricants and machinery threatened, with damage limited to about £100 despite a 78 by 90 foot brick iron store and a high explosive tin blast. One explosion sent a tin flying.
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Port Adelaine
Tire
Atkins Ltd
Leadenhall Street
Port Adelaide
Port” Adelaide
Enemy Alien Fined For Travel Without Permission
Melbourne court fined Mix Ghelstion Jarcks five pounds for travelling from one state to another without permit under the National Security Act. Jarcks left East Melbourne to visit relatives in Wiesmania on February 16, with notice not given. Submissions cited forgetfulness amid wartime restrictions as the defense. In Sydney, Federal Treasurer P C Spender warned youths face greatest sacrifices and hardships in the war as efforts continue.
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Mix Ghelstion Jarcks
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Jarcks
Wiesmania
Pote
Sydney
P. c. Spender
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