Evacuation Debate and Skaggerak Gunfire Report
British cabinet debate over southern Norway withdrawal fuels speculation as transports retreat from the Swedish coast and gunfire is heard in the Skaggerak. Britain and France tighten Mediterranean control while Yugoslavia warns of air raids and Romania blocks night Danube navigation. Hotland arrests party members deemed dangerous ahead of Norwegian campaign developments.
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Skaggerak
Brtish
Norway
Britain
France
Mediterranean
Yugoslavia
Rumania
Danube
Cabinet in Accord on Norway Withdrawal Statement
The cabinet voiced agreement on Norway withdrawal and defender aims. Sir John urged clarity before the public, stressing the fight for ordinary liberties against tyranny and the defense of a free people.
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Norway
Wis
Tiurshill
Germany
Waubl
Sir John
London circles deny cabinet change rumors
Australian Associated Press reports in London that political circles insist there is no basis to rumors of ministerial changes. The suggestion of unrest or reshuffling is described as unfounded and unsubstantiated by sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
London
Fragmented remarks on political blame in South Norway coverage
The text presents fragmented commentary about blame for campaign setbacks and leadership responsibility during a regional political dispute. It references ministers, admirals, and supporters, noting calls for accountability while describing a tense withdrawal and strained media reporting.
U.S. Press Debates Allied Withdrawal In Downbeat Tone
London dispatch summarizes American editorials on the Allied withdrawal from South Norway. The New York Daily News questions long war prospects, the New York Herald Tribune doubts pacifist comfort, and The New York Times notes Germany’s seven year buildup and the cost to liberty and speech.
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London
Norway
New York
Ses
New York Herald
Triune
United States
New York Times
Germany
Transports Seen Off Sweden In Skagerrak Clash
Reports of heavy gunfire in the Skagerrak near a Swedish fort. Four transports were seen approaching the coast and were escorted by ships. A large convoy of warships was observed offshore, moving south along the coast.
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London
Skagerrak
Westroyer
Ebert Uestrosurs
Roass
Warning to Norwegian Ships' Captains
Captains of Norwegian ships are warned not to accept instructions or appeals from the German Government or the Oslo broadcasting station, which is now in German hands.
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London
Oslo
Fire injures Mrs Hancock from methylated spirit blaze
In a kitchen stove accident Mrs F W Hancock sustained burns when methylated spirit ignited by coals. Her husband Mr Mancugh assisted as onlookers and a doctor were summoned. The injury was serious but she applied dressing and was taken to hospital by car.
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Everely
F. W. Hancock
Mr. X
Valis
Mancugh
Mancock
Evans
Bill Hancock
Xrix
Wincey
A. Hi Rieschick
Assis Sandery
A. Langetaff
York
Bickers
Scemaniows
Mim
G. Hall
Solomontown
Eas
Local visits and oblique notes from Gladstone to Clare
Mr S W Jeffries minister of education tours Gladstone Laura and nearby districts with Mr J A Lyons. On Saturday he attends a social and literary event at Victor Harbor. Miss Olga Knappstein of Clare departs to join Pirie Hospital nursing staff after years teaching Sunday school, with Rev E J Stacy and Rev C Oscar Lundberg noted in passing. Mr B Corney of Sands & McDougall passes through Pirie on the Perth-Adelaide run, and Mr W E Pickering of Perth YMCA travels eastbound through Pine.
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S. W. Jeffries
Educaion
Gladstone
Laura
J. A. Lyons
Jeffries
Victor Harbor
Olga Knappstein
RO. Knappstein
Clare
Pirie Hospital
Clare Presbyterian Church
E. J. Stacy
Congregational Union
Pirie
Sweekeend
C. Oscar Lundberg
B. Corney
Sandswit McDougall, Ltd
Adelaide
Perth
W. E Pickering
Perth Young Men's Christian Association
Pine
Plane crash in Campbellfield kills two instructors
In Melbourne's Campbellfield a Tiger Moth aircraft of the Royal Aero Club of Victoria crashed during an instructional flight, incinerating two victims. The instructors were Guarence Cook, 25, and Hake Ga, both on duty when the plane spun and struck the ground, bursting into flames.
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Melbourne
Royal Aero Clu
Victoria
Campbellfield
Guarence Cook
Vollcttor
Albury
Temperature Readings and Extremes Reported
Thermometer readings show Saturdays high of 62 and the 24 hour minimum ending 8 30 am at 47. Yesterday's high was 63 with the 2 30 am minimum at 465.
Hughes Pushes Quick Action Against Communists
In Canberra on Sunday Attorney General W. M. Hughes plans to urge the cabinet to amend the Arbitration Act to allow universities to expel communists. He proposes a plex committee to purge communists from government, society, and the economy, and to prevent nominations from communist groups.
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Lanberra
All Federa
W. M. Hughes
Univls
Mughes
Furs
Swift Movement 4
Gommunise
Coal Miners Face Decision on Returning to Work
Sydney reports at least two major union meetings to decide whether coal miners should resume work or extend the strike. Leaders including Mr. C Nelson and Mr. Scanlon signaled the strike may continue, citing wage and seniority concerns, with northern district meetings pivotal to the outcome.
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Sydney
Elds
Scanlon
Northern District
Cessnock
United States Not Easy United States Not Easy
A Washington pamphlet by Joseph Aleup and Hubert Kininer argues U.S. policy since 1938 favors democracy, urging interventionist options amid a looming global clash. It details three scenarios for Roosevelt, from aiding Britain to negotiated peace, and stresses public opinion would decide any intervention.
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Washington
Joseph Aleup
Hubert Kininer
United States
Ooverell
Minh
Jung
Asia
Tiertaan
Bulle
France
Paris
Pyjami
Roosevelt
U.S
Wheat and options rise in world markets
Prices in Adelaide were unchanged with trucks to millers at 3/ per bushel and 4/41 to retailers. American wheat options advanced with Manitoba wheat up 1.4d per quarter in London. Chicago options rose 14 15 and 1 ¾ cents per bushel, Winnipeg up 4s 6d, and Manitoba No 1 at £1 12 3 per quarter. Manitoba No 3 quoted at 31/6, South and Western Australia at £17/6.
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Adelaide
Port Adelaide
America
Manitoba
London
Chicago
Winnipeg
South and Western
Australan
Men Lured From Farms Across Australia War Jobs Rise
Australia Associated Press reports a shift as young men and women leave rural areas for city manufacturing and war-related work. The piece notes increased cultivation of royal estates at Sandringham Windsor and Balmoral and plans to expand fodder acreage for livestock, aiming to support wartime needs.
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Australia
London
Sandringham
Windsor
Balmoral
Big Guns Speak on West Front
German artillery and machine gun fire halted a raid near the Saar as French and German gunners engaged on the Mosel front. The assault failed and the enemy withdrew in disorder.
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West Front
London
Mosel
Saar
View of War by Mr George in The Sunday Pictorial
The Sunday Pictorial carries Mr George's long view criticizing democratic efforts in war. He claims that governments maintain a false front while suffering from incredible botcheries and cabinet failures. He calls for drastic reconstruction of war direction to avoid disaster.
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Mr. George
London
Liugd George
the Sunday Pictorial
Market Brief On Metals As Prices Dip In London
London metal markets show declines with silver down 6d to spot. tin also weaker with buyers and sellers moving. Figures quoted include 2A3 for ward, 25 15s for seller, and 2357 tons noted, with forward prices and small shifts across items.
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Adelaide
London
Richards Speaks at Whyalla on Labor Reform aims
Mr Richards of the Opposition spoke at Whyalla accompanied by Mr Beerworth and Mr Backes. Organiser Mr O Connor presided as Mrs Higgins Miss Jones and Mr Sharpe of Port Augusta presented items. Richards urged Labor reform to remove anomalies and fund work in peace time while arming and sending forces during war.
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Whyalla
Labor
Australia
Gulf Trip Visitors Arrive for Purie Today on Round Trip
Visitors aboard the Spencer Gulf trip will be supplemented today by 3L guests arriving this morning and departing this afternoon. The lists include C. A. Hudson J. Stephenson R Bushridee A. J. Bampton W. A. Wadey R. Fisher J. Rayner V. M. Sparrow J E Kearney and many others from local firms and families.
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Purie
Spencer Gulf
Messrs
C. A. Hudson
J. Stephenson
R Bushridee
A.J. Bampton
W. A. Wadey
R. Fisherif
J. Rayner
V. M. Sparrow
JE Kearney
4. Newman
K. D. Howe
D. Isbister
T. H. Voytry
B. Reed
Haines
Messames J. Stephenson
M.A. Kelly
V. M. Sparrowe
2. Bannigan
J. E. Kearney
Ho Limbert
Russ
E. Martin
Curran
Mises
M. Driver
A. Driver
K. Bampton
D. Bampton
E. Vaught
Pirie Ladies Benevolent Society Finances Report
Mrs RL Forgan presented the annual balance sheet showing a credit balance of 815 pounds 0 and 0 pence for the year ending April 30. Expenditure totaled 114 pounds 11 3 with start year balance 73 pounds 10 7. Major costs included clothing 49 pounds 2 shillings 6 pence food 23 pounds 16 shillings 11 pence and footwear 8 pounds 8 shillings 7 pence.
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RL. Forgan
Pirie Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Blas. Co-operative
Consell
Sail
Ui Fem Mace
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the House OF Good Furnituer
Mary-Elie Street
Sweden
Skegerrak
Thames
Department of Information
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Farnsworth
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MR. Hughes
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Miners’ Federation
Saab
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