400 British Troops Evacuated From Greece In Safety
In the House of Commons Churchill reported that at least 45,000 of the 60,000 expeditionary force had been evacuated from Greece, with 75 percent saved and possibly more. Casualties total about 3,000. heavy equipment mostly remained, but personal gear and light guns were recovered.
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Australian Associated Press
London
House of Commons
W. Churchill
Greece
Churchill
Imperial Force
Berlin
Morea
Palestine
Britain
Australia
Dunkirk
Vimes
British
Eight ships lost in Indian Ocean raid linked to Scheer
American marine wires report Axis raider active in the Indian Ocean sinking eight ships trading between Australia, New Zealand and England. Vessels named include City of Baghdad and King City, totaling 57,250 tons, none Australian, with one sunk near the Australian naval station.
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Indian Ocean
New York
Admiral Scheer
Australis
New Zealand
England
American Marine Aireles
Baghdad
King City
Ben Arty
Abel King
Kenbrencin
Conunis
Aire Ramel
RAF Bomber Command Over Berlin Reported Light Damage
Panel notes German defense minimised damage from nighttime raid over Germany. Few bombs reportedly fell on the outskirts of Berlin with no damage. Royal Air Force operation described as successful with limited impact outside Berlin.
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London
Royal Air Force Bomber Command
Germany
Berlin
Guarding Pacific Reports From United States
Close unity of plans across nations signals combined action in the event of Pacific aggression. Washington talks among Secretary of State, Lord Halifax, and Australian, with London and East Indies discussions continuing after arrivals of leaders. Indications show Japan hesitant about war with Britain and the United States, while Malaya’s imperial strength grows.
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London
Washington
United States
Lord Halifax
Casey
East Indies
United Front
Fugland
Ae Partle
Egypt
Malaya
No National Ministry Expected In Melbourne
Federal Parliament to meet on May 21 after talks between Acting Prime Minister A W Fadden and Opposition Leader J Curtin. Curtin calls a Canberra Labor caucus for May 20 to discuss joining a National Government, which Labor members in Melbourne expect will be rejected. Debate on converting the Advisory War Council to an executive body and possible emergency meetings are unlikely. The party aims to maintain its current federal position pending events after the Boothby by-election and PM’s abroad, amid shifts affecting Japan.
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A. W. Fadden
J. Curtin
Curtin
Labor Party
Canberra
Labor
Melbourne
Advisory War Council
Interstate Labor Conference
Boothby
We Must Equip Our Men War Loan Rally in Adelaide
Adelaide opening rally for the 35 million war loan linked last night to Pirie with speeches by Premier T Playford and Opposition Leader RS Richards. A wireless set carried the voices to the audience as the mayor urged subscriptions whileRefer to broader war aims and industrial expansion in South Australia. The total subscribed in Adelaide reached 551,130 pounds by Thursday.
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Pirie
Adelaide Town Hall
T. Playford
RS. Richards
Adelaide
Savery's Pianos Limited
Threadgolf
Commonwealth
Richards Toala
Genin
Viistrathan
W. Churchill
Playford
South Australia
Britain
E Layton King
L. E. Hosking
Prre
Savery’s
Pan American links San Francisco and Singapore by air
For the first time in history America and Singapore will be connected by air. Pan American Airways announced that, with Civil Aeronautic Authority approval, the Pacific service would extend from Manila to Singapore starting May 2, creating a direct San Francisco to Singapore route.
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New York
America
Singapore
Pan-American Airways
Civil Aeronautic Authority
Manila
San Francisco
Lakeman Dead Philanthropist and Businessman
South Australian obit notes Mr. Lakeman a British born partner in James Marshall & Co who aided seamen and migrants. He distributed over 3000 pounds to 64 former employees in 1839 in a 40 year gesture. He helped establish Mission to Seamen premises and Travellers’ Ald cottages in North Adelaide before leaving the family in Australia.
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Lakeman
South Australia
England
James Marshall & Co
Mr. Lakeman
Outer Harbor
North Adelaide
Pirie Thermometer Readings Show Temperature Swings
Thursday maximum 69.9 degrees with a low at 54.9 by 8 30 am. Wednesday record shows high 72.7 degrees and low 55.6 by 6 30 am.
Army Seizes Trucks in Action at Mayeloe Site
Army units seizing trucks during a Mayeloe operation report a swift action against suspected contraband vehicles. Details indicate coordinated efforts with local authorities and ongoing investigations into transport irregularities affecting regional supply lines.
Australians in Greece Fight In Greek Campaign
Melbourne reports that about 20,000 Australians fought in Greece with 2,000 soldiers estimated to be in the Greek campaign. P. C. Spender, Minister of the, participated in the operations alongside the 16th 17th and 19th brigades and supporting artillery units.
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Greece
Melbourne
P. C. Spender
Soldier Killed in Action Confirmed by Family
A father learned yesterday that his son Lesile had enlisted and served in the army. He was believed to be away from home and was working in the country when he was killed in action on April 13. Continued efforts to confirm details follow.
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Lesile
Inter Hea Boen
Notable Local Movements and Community Notices
Personal atur completed a visit to Broken Hill with M L Baltieu of North Broken Hill Limited and Zine Corporation Limited and d Fitzgerald of Zine Corporation Limited Melbourne. W Edquist of Bewick Moreing left for Pirie before returning to Melbourne. Sir Richard Butler will seek Liberal and Country Party endorsement in Boothby by election. Amb G. Vass and K Me Namara to attend Pirie hockey. Reah McCauley to enter Adelaide Children’s Hospital for treatment. Miss Helene McLellan visiting Solomontown. St John Ambulance roster includes junior and A grade football at Memorial Oval and hockey at Leonard Oval. Mr A M Griffin notes air raid preparedness with A W Debelle explaining decontamination training. class 8 second.
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D. H. Francis
Sydney
E. J. Francis
Gertrude Street
Richard Butler
Liberal and Country Party
Boothby
Amb
Sistas G. Vass
K. Me. Namara
Pirie
St John Ambulance
Memorial Oval
W. H. Galliford
F. J. Flinn
G. CL. Springs
D. G. Bambridge
Sgt
S. M. Chesson
Leonard Oval
L. J. Culpin
J. Madigan
C. R. Golding
Four Judges To Hear War Bonus Claims
Chief Judge Beeby said the Arbitration Court would hear war bonus claims from numerous unions individually on their merits. With four judges available, there should be no undue delay in hearing the evidence.
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Sydney
Beeby
Arbitration Court
No Lithopone Factory for Pirie
Pirie Town Council heard a letter from A L Read s secretary to the Premier stating the lithopone industry could not be established due to unsuitable water and locality. Mayor W H Threadgold voiced disappointment and urged the Government to pursue another industry as compensation. He urged relief on Murray water purification costs, calls the issue prohibitive.
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A. L
Pirie
W. H. Threadgold
Lithopone
Murray
British metal expert tours Whyalla exploring sheet aluminium
Sir Ronald Charles a British metal expert visiting Australia paid a visit of inspection to Whyalla today. He is accompanied by M Baillieu director at Broken Hill Proprietary Company J Fitzgerald Gmanager of Zinc Corporation and W Edquist of Bewick Moreing & Co. Charles is exploring the establishment of a sheet aluminium industry in Sydney.
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Whyalla
Ronald Charles
Australia
Messrs. M. Baillieu
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
J) Fitzgerald Gnanager
Zinc Corporation
W. Edquist
Bewick, Moreing & Co
Charles
Sydney
Women Auxiliary Police Examined in Pirie Courthouse
Sixty four women attended the examination for the Pirie women auxiliary police held in the courthouse with Police Superintendent W F Johns from Adelaide presiding. Fourteen participated in written and viva voce testing, including raid precautions with gas masks, and results will be announced.
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Pirie
W. F. Johns
Adelaide
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Pacific
Japan
Mail Department of Information
S.A
ALF
Air Force
Sittery
J. McEwen Thins Eden
Port Augusta
SAU
G. Nutley
Statons Ska
Hooper's
Port Pirie
Andrew
Near East
Army
Peenday
F Lane
Women Auxiliary Police
City
R. T. Kleeman
Broken Hill
Paul Alekson
Pirie West
Pirie Pervitah
M. Gray
Fourth Garrison Battalion
Pirie Hospital
Pte
C. R. Wheeler
Marnce McBride
Helene McLellan
Edwardstown
L. M. Munn
Simpson Street
Solomontown
A.R.P
A. M. Griffin
Prests Limited
Pirie's
NEW Coats
van Roth
Miter
Woolcraft Patons
Baldwin
Miss Williams
Jantzen
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