Hitler's Deputy Flies To Scotland
Rudolf Hess, deputy to Hitler, landed near Glasgow after bailing from a plane. He was found injured with photographs of himself and later confirmed as Hess by officials. The incident sparked questions about German leadership and possible peace proposals to Britain.
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London
Hitler
Fuhrer
Rudolf Hess
Britain
Party
Martin Bormann
Hess
Nazi Party
Glasgow
No. 10 Downing Street
Ministry of Information
Germany
National Socialist Party
Scotland
Horn
Rudolf Hesse
Foreign Office
Rudolf Hew
Himelf
New York
Cumers
Capt
Roehm
Attack on Mannheim and Allied Air Efforts
London reports Royal Air Force bombers attacked targets at Mannheim last night. American columnists say plans are near completion to train 3,000 British pilots annually at six American air bases. The American Maritime Commission seeks 50 ships for Roosevelt’s shipping pool, likely for the Red Sea route.
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London
British Bomber Command
Mannheim
American Maritime Commission
Intercostal Shipping
British report on Mess sae e escape from Germany
Doctors declare Mess sae e healthy and sound after removal from hospital. His flight is described as an escape from Germany likely aimed at safety via Scotland, with no family details known and no messages found. Nazi plans and possible air operations over Britain are discussed as remote possibilities.
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London
Germany
Hess
Scotland
Britain
England
Hum
Occupy Eire New York Says Nazi Rise Threatens Peace
Alvin Ousley former American minister to Denmark warns that America must convey surplice to Britain within a week to secure Eure. He asserts England would trigger Nazi governments across South America within eight hours and spread to Central America within two years if not acted.
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New York
Tursday
Alvin Ousley
Attack on Egypt New German Offensive Planned
A Budapest correspondent reports German military authorities informed the Turkish High Command they cancel plans for a second spring offensive in Turkey Iran and Syria against Egypt between June 1 and 10. Berlin moves troops via Bulgaria toward the Turkish frontier for a hoped overpowering attack to coerce Turkey within two weeks. Diplomats in Belgrade fear Turkey will yield to Nazi pressure.
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New York
Budapest
Tuyen
Turkey
Iri
Syria
Egypt
Ger- Winy
Bulgaria
Belgrade
Canberra War Spending Summary From Ten Month Fiscal Report
Treasury returns show total war spending reaching £127.4 million in ten months. Estimates planned £61.983 million for direct war services to April, with £22.778 million used so far and £120.986 million recorded in the cash total. The document reflects current spending against wartime needs and fiscal accounting.
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Canberra
Tyenstetlin
Treasury
Hughes Links Labor Disputes to Communist Sabotage
Australia’s Navy Minister AY Hughes states in a broadcast that nine-tenths of stoppages are deliberate by Communists. He urges higher production for the war effort, warns of Hitler Stalin tools, and flags danger as Britain’s forces shift from Greece to Crete.
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Melbourne
AY. M
Hughes
Navy
Hitler
Stalin
Greece
Crete
Germany
Frau
High Court Indicts Fostars Shoes Directors for Misrepresentation
Thirty charges allege misrepresentation by Fostars Shoes Proprietary Limited of Chippendale with ten counts against director John Henry McEvoy and ten against employee David James Watson. Indictments signed by the Federal Attorney General. Proceedings to issue summons and enter appearance in Sydney before a High Court judge and a jury of twelve. First time a company faces indictment in Australian history. Indictments cite Defence Act and Commonwealth Crimes Act sections.
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Fostars Shoes, Proprietary, Limited
Chippendale
John Henry McEvoy
David James Watson
Sydney
McEvoy
Tae
Watson
Melbourne Harbor Trust to Build Ships
The Melbourne Harbor Trust gains approval from the State Government to extend its shipyard and build merchant ships with a loan of 100000 pounds. The first keel is expected to be laid five months from now.
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Harbor Trust
Melbourne
Melbourne Harbor Trust
First South Australian naval vessel afloat in 5A launch
The vessel, the first built in South Australia, was launched with Rt. Rev. R. Thomas blessing and Lady Muriel Barclay-Harvey performing the rites. Thousands watched as officials including Mr. Playford Premier, Essington Lewis, Capt. Crane, Sir David Gordon, Sir Robert Nicholls and Sir Walter Duncan attended. After launching, the ship was towed to its berth for interior fitting.
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R. Thomas
Willochra
Muriel Barclay-Harvey
South Australia
Muriel
T. Playford
Essington Lewis
H. B. Crane
Naval Board
Harold Darling
David Gordon
Legislative Council
Robert Nicholls
Walter Duncan
W. H. Threadgold
Pirie
NSW Premier Resigns Amid Counting Delays
Sydney report notes Premier A. Mair and his ministry tendered resignations to Governor Lord Wakehurst. They will remain in office until successors are sworn in. Opposition leader McKell to interview the Governor and may wait for results in key seats before forming a government. Counts in Dubbo Monaro Young Orange Maitland Lane Cove determine Labor seats.
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Sydney
A. Mair
Lord Wakehurst
Mair
McKell
Dubbo
Monaro
Young
Orange
Maitland
Lane Cove
Labor
Tabor
Child Endowment Forms Mailed to Post Offices
Distributions began in western states with more than 0,000 forms sent to post offices as the full order totals 1,500,000 forms. Public availability is set for May 21.
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Canberra
Barrier Mineworkers Demand Pay Voucher Details
Barrier, North and South mines asked for itemised pay vouchers, arguing deductions for federal and state taxes. Mining Managers Association, led by A Farrweather, refused, citing office system differences and implementation complexity. Delegation from Barrier Industries pressed for uniform pay statements but left to report back to the BIC after a lengthy exchange.
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Southh
Nupth
Garrier Industriad Unicel
Mining Managers’ Association
Ronnell
A. Farrweather
J Ou. Polkinghamy
G. Gherey
Ay Irom Hurst
Mr. Fairweather
I. Woodward
A.J. Keast
Mining Mangers’ Associa
Robbins
Wale Ale
Ibaroota Farm Tragedy Claims Reuben Williams
At Ibaroota Farm in Baroota Hundred on Monday a 68 year old farmer, Reuben Williams, was killed while using a three combine. His body was dragged under the implement after apparently falling from the seat. He leaves a widow, one son, and one daughter.
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Reuben Williams
Hundred of Baroota
Williams
Pirie Thermometer Readings Tuesday and Monday
Local readings show Tuesday peak at 70 with a low of 48.9 by 8:30 am. Monday posted a maximum of 71.2 and a low of 45.4 by 8:30 am.
Flood Damaged Roads in Pirie Report on Repairs
Report to Pirie Town Council by engineer-surveyor G A W Debelle states flood damage repairs will begin. Work includes cleanup on Lie Per face south irony Henry street, Milly street ash spreading, limestone patches on Florence street, water tables at Pirie and Daisy streets, three chain road reconstruction, and a £300 grant for Appantage repairs.
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G. A. W. Debelle
Pirie Town
Henry Street
Milly Street
Fifth Streets
Goude
Florence Street
Alexander and
David Streets
Pirie Street
Daisy Street
Railway Terrace
Three Chain Road
Byr
Chain Road
Mr. Debelle
Cee
Spoon Drain
Fifth Street
York Road
PTE A H TELFORD HONORED AT PIRIE CO INC STAFF MEETING
The Pirie Corporation staff gathered to honor Private A H Telford the first employee to enlist in the ALF. He is on leave from Woodside camp and was praised by Mayor W H Threadgold for his service. The group announced a planned return and presented a gift amid cheers and song.
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Kersten
Te Zine Corporation
Qnnesey
Ute
Ullitia
Crowhurst
First Corporation
ALF
Cko
Pirie Corporation
Elerical Division
Town Hell
Pte. A. H. Telford
Corporation
Woodside
W. H. Threadgold
Pte. Telford
C. L. Davis
G. H
Pine
Adelaide
Australian Workers’Union
Pa. A. R P. Sanden
Warrsdale
F. J. Sandery
York Road
Pirie West
Pirie town notes and council business updates
Local items report Mr W H Threadgold returning from a naval vessel launch in South Australia and presiding at Pirie Town Council. constable L E Wehr starts annual holidays. A J Hannan visits Pirie and Whyalla. council leader shifts to Ald W Coffey while Threadgold is away. staff moves include union officials C L Davis and G H leaving for Adelaide. several hospital admissions and injuries at Pirie and Solomontown facilities. Dr S J Seery resigns from Port Augusta Council due to railway duties and travel demands.
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L. E. Wehr
A. J. Hannan
Crown Solicitor
Pirie
Whyalla
W. H. Thresdgold
Gulf
Ald
W. Coffey
Pirie Town
Port Augusta
S. J. Seery
Ward
Seery
Boy Turner to Stand Trial for Murder in Adelaide
Brian John Turner, 15, was committed for trial by Acting City Coroner Mr G J Ziesing for the murder of bootmaker William Thomas Halse in Kensington. Police say Turner confessed he killed Halse in self defence after a dispute over Hitler and the war.
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Adelaide
William Thomas Halse
Thornton Street
Kensington
Brian John Turner
G. J. Ziesing
Turner
Halse
Det
Walters
Pam
Sheridan
Gal
Turme
Ward Street
Det-Set
Det Gill
Gill
Greenhill Road
Linden Park Gardens
Hogan
Red Cross Appeal Total Donations to Pirie Fund Report
The Pirie Red Cross Funds report shows donations received from the Luncheons Committee and a share of the Patriotic Ball. Graham Smith is noted among donors with a total to date of £2122 13 10.
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Pirie Red Cross
Prey
Graham Smith
Conevener
Whyalla's Great Furnace Drive Opens Industrial Center
In December 1937 plans were announced for a furnace that would anchor Whyalla as a major state industrial center. Dredging and reclaiming finished in January 1939, enabling erection of the large blast furnace. The harbor developed through dredging and reclamation now features a swinging basin and wharfs.
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Whyalla
Electric Work in Pirie to Pirie Town Council
During Monday night meeting engineer A H Rieschick stated that in the closing fortnight four new electrical works were planned for Pirie Town. The report notes progress and upcoming projects to improve the town's electrical infrastructure.
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Pirie Town Council
A. H. Rieschick
Canberra bids to develop diesel and lubricating oil resources
Canberra officials say the Commonwealth will explore local diesel and lubricating oil production options and have sought expert help from Washington. A £30,000 gift was noted for a Melbourne project, while other plans touched on housing and midwifery infrastructure.
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Canberra
Sen. Foll
Commonwealth
Lakes
Casey
Washington
Melbourne
Tasminy
G. J. Coles
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Mé Woodward
Tnattu Auf
Ibaroota Farm
G. Alaw
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Whelan
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PTE
A. H. Telford
Department of Information Photo
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WG. K. Duncan
Sydney University
Australian Broadcasting Commission
Tor E. G. Marchant
Cavalry
S.A
Pat Herbert
Tenth Street
Pirie Hospital
J. Fumi Jenkum
Gertrude Pueet
St. Anthony's School
Solomontown
T. McBride
Stenness
McBride
Maurice
W. J. Pimlott, Limited
Solamen 1 Town
Stan Donnelly
Roy Taylor
J Caste
Nquest
North Adelaide
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Prospect
O'Connell Street
Mr. Halse
Ag, H. Walters
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W. O. Sheridan
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Red Cross Appeal
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House OF Hairdressers
Norman Street
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