Europe Sees Mediterranean Tension as War Flares
Anxious European powers watch the Mediterranean as Italy Britain and Yugoslav clashes raise casualties on the Yugoslav border. German propaganda questions Turkish aims in Bulgaria. Allied losses include three destroyers in Norway and three trawlers missing. Berlin claims a damaged British submarine captured after being exposed in a minefield. a Gillian officer reportedly took command and the sub was towed free. A Swedish fishing boat and others are noted in the same minefield.
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Italy
Britain
Yugoslavia
Turkey
Bulgaria
Hercules
Leonora
Berlin
Kattegat
Gillian
A. Howard
Allies ready to meet Italy by land sea and air in possible war
The Australian Associated Press reports British officials in Alexandria say Allied forces are prepared to confront Italy by land sea and air if she chooses to fight. The commentary notes Mediterranean focus and rising tensions across Southeast Europe with references to Romania Yugoslavia and the Vatican. A PM debate and peace efforts are mentioned along with military mobilization in Egypt and Greek-Turkish frontier concerns.
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Associated Press
Londus
Desday
Alexandria
Italy
Mediterranean
Lnterest
Daily
Mall
Balkans
Yugoslavia
Allies Lose Three Destroyers and More Naval Losses
Allied forces report the sinking of three destroyers Afridi Bison and Gron by German air attack. A German air raid also allegedly captured a submarine and threatened other vessels. British commander Captain Ho Vian, in charge of Cossack, survived a prior incident rescuing seamen from a prison ship Mimarck. Britain has now lost eleven destroyers, including Duchess in a collision. French communique confirms Bison sunk during an attack on an escorting destroyer amid troop convoy operations. Polish destroyer Grow has been sunk by a bomb in London reports.
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Ho. Vian
Vian
Britain
Duchess
Sun
Bison
Star
London
Grom Engagement Off Norway Amid Naval Exchange Offer
Reported actions show Grom operating off Norway with 66 crew casualties or missing. A British offer to replace the destroyer was accepted. German papers note Oskar Borg batteries sinking the Blucher at dawn on April 9 as Nazi forces invaded Oslo. Three Grimsby trawlers reported in the scene.
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Grom
Norway
Oskarsborg
Blucher
Oslo
Fearful bombing in Central Norway retold by returning soldiers
Soldiers who survived fierce air raids in Central Norway recount the brutal retreat under fire. They describe German bombardment of the road, red cross ambulances not spared, and spies who knew moves ahead of time. A sergeant praises the rear-guard action and endurance, noting 36 hours without food.
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Norway
Paget
Voumans der
Muvessul
Red Cross
Losses in Norway report German air raid results
A German Luftwaffe communique cites heavy Norwegian firefight and bombing losses. The Norwegian News Agency says 34 hospital ships were damaged and 29 killed or wounded, with 37 German planes shot down and additional raids on air bases and ships during the Norwegian campaign.
800 Germans Raid French Post
A French post withstood a German raid on the western front Sunday. German attackers, using artillery and automatic fire, were repelled by French flying squads and counterattacks. Reports note the raid’s failure and its strategic, though contested, significance in Paris military circles.
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Snelth
Arvillery
Paris
Late War Cables Explains Situation by Mr Chamberlain
Mr Chamberlain outlines Britain's war stance in cables from London detailing the difficult position after capitulation pressures. He emphasizes dedication to resistance and seeks to reassure public morale despite setbacks.
New Duties for Mr Churchill in Norway Debate
In a House of Commons debate the to-day discussion centered on the Norway withdrawal. Mr Churchill would supervise operations daily, with key ministers outlining the need to keep British forces in Central Norway despite heavy losses to ships, planes, and men. Attlee praised the withdrawal as a remarkable feat of arms while urging national unity and mobilization.
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Tucssey JP
Ilfernoon
Neville Chamberlain
Prise Serscaid
Matesake
Norway
Keate
Haakon
Thief and Frat War Preoccupy Spare Resources
In a feuding exchange the group warns that only through higher thinking can they overcome adversaries. The News Chronicle notes a halting war waged in spare time with pure resources and calls for ending the perilous folly before total war.
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Norway
News Chronicle
Germany Loses Shipping After Wartime Losses
The article reports Germany now has 300000 tons of merchant shipping since April 1, with a shortfall of 600000 tons since the outbreak of war. Four British and one allied vessel totaling 447 tons were sunk in the week ending April 28. British losses equaled one third of the wartime weekly average.
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London
Duibalty
Germany
Todd
Gunfire at Six: Four Dead in School Rampage
A shooter opened fire wounding several and killing four people, including the city schools superintendent, a high school principal, and the education board’s business manager. Friends of Spence say he had not recovered from a nervous breakdown last year.
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Ranr of Education
Wouwn
Spence
Temperature Readings From Yesterday
The thermometer shows yesterday's high of 78.1 degrees and a low of 49 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 3 a.m.
Murray Water Supply press conference details in Canberra
An unclear transcript outlines a planned press conference in Canberra regarding Murray Water Supply. It mentions cabinet eagerness, defense, and hearings, with references to May and various names garbled in the OCR. The fragment emphasizes water supply topics and official involvement.
Offensive matter in Norman Street leads to court case
A Norman Street incident prompted a police court session where Mick Antanas pleaded guilty to transporting a vehicle load of offensive matter. The magistrate ordered inspection and discussed health authority safeguards, including fumigation, as concerns about bones and refuse in the fruit truck were raised by counsel.
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Mish
Tunytlerk
Wren
Magistratus
Adelaide
Board of Health
SJ Watten
Defrmant
Cau
Ste
Hop
Warren
Naracoorte Mystery Deepens As Missing Clerk Vanishes
Naracoorte police probe linked disappearances of William Crossley 22 and Lucy Brown Craig. Crossley, junior clerk of the Commercial Banking Co Sydney, disappeared after holidays while staying with his father. last seen leaving Melbourne for Naracoorte. No trace since.
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Hieke
William Crossley
Sydney
Lucy Brown- Craig
Crossley
CL. Crossley
Holy Trinity Church
Melbourne
Lina Tift
Hamilton
Naracourte
Crowley
Heapsprittly
Local Pleasantries and Injuries At Pirie Area Hotel
Personal notes from Pirie detail visitors and hospital updates. Mr A P Blesing, minister of agriculture, travels by car to the Peninsula for medical care. Max Afford, noted dramatist, and D and Cotter, postal service officials, are mentioned among others. Several individuals, including J Turner and A H Warden, are hospitalized or awaiting transfers after accidents or medical events. Updates cover appointments, travel plans, and recoveries around Pirie and nearby towns.
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A. P. Blesing
Peninsula Striue
Port Augusta Council Adopts Altered Bylaw on Sunday Sports
The Port Augusta council, after a ratepayers poll, decides to keep bylaw control but modify it. The amended rule prohibits unlicensed organised sport on Sundays and Good Fridays in council lands, with a challenge from Riches, MET.
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Anmyart
Tie Council
Davies of Henry atest road signal case in police court
In Rexander street Constable McSwan described the accident where Davies admitted he did not signal a turn. He faced a fault charge of £1 with 10 costs after a bicycle collision with two motors. Court noted the rider had decided to make a U turn, though partly done when the crash occurred.
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Henry Atest
Rise Day Park
Drisomment
C. J. Coventry
Rexander Street
Constably
FG. McSwan
Mineworkers divided on revival of Newcastle strike
In Newcastle district aggregate meetings split on returning to work versus continuing the coal strike. Three meetings backed continuing, two favored return. Coxamock saw no vote but a sorrow majority declared. 1855 voted against continuation to 1316 in favor. Western and southern coalfields votes due tomorrow to decide the issue.
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Newcastle
Split Ranks With Strike Vote At Northern NSW Meeting
In a chaotic scene at Cessnock and nearby centers more than 4,000 miners gathered as divisions were called to count votes on the strike. State organiser Mr Sutherland urged unity while unions pressed for an equitable settlement. Large crowds at the meeting and arena cheered as the motion was carried after a count, with continued calls for a sustained strike and an immediate response from authorities.
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Jyimvetow
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Mitern
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Sybleh
Headless Woman Tale Haunts Australian Sideshow
Sydney reports on Ogden of Blacktown known as the headless woman attraction lasting two months in a travelling sideshow. Police in Dubbo revealed details as the showman described the ploy used to draw crowds at country exhibits.
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Whewt
Ogden
Blacktown
Hous
Dubbo
Sideshow Boy in Dubbo Aids Family Burden
Insp. North reports a boy in a Dubbo sideshow dressed as a woman with a glass dome and tubes feeding him, on view briefly to raise money for his unemployed family. Ogden confirms the family’s need after receiving a letter from Orange on April 6.
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Dubbo
Gun Fight in Dublin Struggle for Mails Ends in Arrests
A Dublin gun fight left one bandit down and two detectives seriously wounded as the gang fled by car. Amid civil unrest, Pastoral Board figures including ADELAIDE Mr Day and Mrs Day marked a garden wedding at Blyth Bank. The ceremony connected to Ree and Mrs Perry, formerly Muriel Day, with other relatives scattered to Southfrien and Western Australia.
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Ter
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Ree
Mra
C.d. Perry
Perry
Muriel Day
Jay Wis
Pastoral Board
Southfrien
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