Allied Forces Advance for Major Battle in Meuse Sector
German push from the Meuse continues with a serious but not critical threat. Allied reinforcements are deployed to halt pene trations. French counter attacks at Sedan stop the German thrust while Liege Namur hold out. In Zeeland heavy fighting persists as the RAF targets enemy communications in its heaviest raid of the war.
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Meuse
Liege
Namur
Zeeland
Setla
France
Urisl
Premly
Belgiay
Nami Esterday
Royal Air Force
Nancy
Wise
Belgan
Lille
Navi Air Force
Stevteung Fron Nocti
Betsiamy
Sedan
Shelly Ui Ninule
Belgaum
England
Dee
Ibrations Leung
Eve Hearst
Troupe
Holland Bre
The
Putes
Menzies de Far
Duns Arcupiane
Relard
Mezieres
Deep German Penetration in French Frontline Battles
German forces push deep between Sedan and Namur as French positions retreat toward the Meuse. Heavy fighting continues in Zeeland and at Walcheren with RAF bombing of German rail and road links east of the Meuse. Louvain lies in ruins after aerial bombardment as Allied and Belgian troops resist German advances toward Brussels.
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Zeeland
Holland
Walcheran
Ere
Glycerine Explosion Kills One Man Injures Another
A glycerine explosion causes a fatality and serious injury among workers. Witnesses report a blast at the site as explosions and enemy bombardment pertain to ongoing military action.
Canberra jubilant as coal strike ends and talks urged
In Canberra loud House applause greeted Prime Minister Menzies announcing the coal strike settlement. Miners will meet to endorse a return to work, while a nationwide conference on industrial matters was proposed. He urged establishing a trade union advisory panel to guide government employers and workers.
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Canberra
Menzies
Sedan
Pec
Mr. Lyns
Meuse
Geserimem
Commonwealth Asbitration Court
Curtain
Pany
Curtin
Adelaide manufacturers fear coal strike hurts output
South Australia faces potential unemployment as Tube Mills and British Tube Mills Australia rely on steel. losses estimated at £20,000. Authorities expect supply resumption within 10 to 14 days after coal issues ease, with 200 workers at risk if steel remains in short supply.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Koken JL
Ritish Tube Mills
Phy, Ltd
Wmlinty
Expansion of BHP extends to shipbuilding and aero plane output
In Adelaide on Thursday the expansion of BHP was discussed as a possible new share issue. Present nominal capital stands at £25,000,000 with paid capital £11,410,868. The company has recently extended its articles of association to include shipbuilding, aeroplane and electrical equipment manufacture, and other commercial pursuits.
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Adelaide
Ttig
Thousands Saved From Unemployment In Melbourne Strike
Melbourne reports show the coal strike nearing end though some factory workers face dismissal as stocks run dry before new supplies arrive. The settlement saved thousands from unemployment, yet a fortnight of disruption looms. Gas supply to the metropolis was limited to mornings and evenings for cooking. A shopfront incident caused window damage and scattered pies and cakes, with two women unharmed. Bus services will resume.
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Melbolans
Melbourne
Boeing
Melbourne furniture shop fire causes heavy damage
A major blaze at a Melbourne furniture shop on Thursday caused about £14,000 in damage. The fire ruined or destroyed sixty lounge suites, three bedroom suites, and forty dining room settings along with furnishings, materials, and sporting goods.
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Melbocunl
Elte
Shrintio’s Pty
Temporary dismissals permitted variations of metal trades awards
Temporary dismissals of metal trades workers were authorized by Chief Aude Thy juenuitting employers to suspend employment without liabilities until coal supplies rebound. The measure aims to keep industries functioning amid supply disruptions and normal operational constraints.
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Mulbul Sb
Mareday
Aude Thy
Unclear OCR text on employment figures
Fragmentary item reports large employment losses with scattered figures and misleading phrasing. It mentions weeks of disruption and wage adjustments but contains many garbled words, making it difficult to identify a clear event, date, or organization.
Air scheme to receive 500 engines from GM Holden
General Motors Holden's Ltd announces delivery of 500 engines for the Empire air scheme. Mr H Glapp, general manager of aircraft production, says engines expected by June or July and will be supplied over two months.
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Ley Sea
General Motora-Holden's Ltd
H. Glapp
Aircrat
Motorist Stops After Listening To A Rattle Near Pirie
A Savoy Milk Bar driver named Mr Christofis halted on Warnertown Road seven miles from Pirie to inspect a rattling sound. He moved aside calmly and found a thread snagging the car. A group of youngsters en route to a dance nearby were not involved in the incident.
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Christofis
Savoy Milk Bar
Warnertown Road
Pirie
George One
Two Cars Collide Head-on Near Greta Millfield
SYDNEY Thursday two cars collided head on injuring all occupants. Most serious injuries were a
Massey an elderly resident of Maltland. William Aurisch 33 Branxton suffered head injuries and is in critical condition. Three others had broken limbs. All four men were travelling from Branston to work at the Millfield Greta colliery. two others were en route to Greta. Both cars badly damaged. Yesterday's max 72 min 23.0 hours.
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Sydney
Nulhaba
Gessnuck
Branston
Millfield Greta
Greta
Seven Ambulances Sought by British Forces in France
Melbourne reports an appeal from British forces in France for seven ambulances to be supplied by the Australian Red Cross Society. Each division is to provide one ambulance with two already promised via Canberra and Victoria branches. Captain A G Brown, secretary general, said Australia is expected to respond quickly due to urgent need.
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Melbourne
Australian Red Cross Society
France
Canberra
Victorian
A. G. Brown
Australia
Pirie Notes on War Efforts and Local Moves
Royal Australian Air Force Flying-OMlesr LC Leonard visits Pirie as guest of pupil G G Edwards amid talks on shipbuilding at Whyalla. Local progress includes Dr C Hansen advancing Pirie Hospital work and Guinea Airways air mail service flights Adelaide to Whyalla. Other updates cover ill residents, holiday plans, and wartime shifts affecting local clubs and schools.
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LC. Leonard
Parafield
Royal Australian Air Force
Pirie
G. G. Edwards
Whyalla
J. Bie
C. Hansen
Pirie Hospital
G. Doyle
Guinea Airways
Adelaide-Whyalla
Kevin Flink
Greenwood Street
Ellendale
Adelaide Hospital
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Norweg
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RED Cross Society
G. E. Noblet
Keith Noblet
Set
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Mes L. Doney
Three Chain Road
E. W. Golding
Pirie Football Association
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Pirie School
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Victoria
G. B. Schwarts
Brian
L. P. Lawson
Pirie West
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Standard
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