French Alleged to Enter Palestine After Fight
London report from Australian Selecta claims Bayreuth radio spoke of a clash on the Syrian frontier with British forces allegedly repulsed as French troops and Arles reinforcements entered Palestine. The British government denies the report as German-sourced propaganda aimed at souring France and Britain.
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Palestine
Australian Selecta Press
London
Germany
France
Britain
Bayreuth Radio
Istanbul
Bayreuth
Syria
Coutry
Arles
Lonrlon
Roosevelt denounces Vichy regime in dangerous alliance
Secretary Hull reports available justify President Roosevelt's denunciation of the Vichy government. He warns that collaboration between France and Germany endangers the world and the United States. Hull notes Petain opposes handing over French navy and air force to Germany, while stressing uneasy Vichy Germany ties.
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New York
Cartell Hull
Staw Sivs
Roosevelt
Vichy
Pranre
Germany
United States
Metshul Petain
Hull
German Ships Leave Chile
SANTIAGO Sunday report states that no German steamers remain in Coquimbo after leaving the Chilean port, with destination and arrival details not disclosed.
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Chile
Santiago
Quito
Bogota
Coquimbo
Atlantic Bases in Danger to Nazi Seizures
London dispatch cites fear in the United States over German and Italian moves to seize Atlantic bases. Col Knox warns the United States cannot permit occupation of Dakar or other Atlantic lands, with Britain and the U S to prevent strongholds in the region.
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Germany
Italy
Africa
West Indies
Central America
Col. Knox
United States
Dakar
Atlantic
Great Britain
Americans Held as Hostages in Germany
New York report says more than 20 United States citizens are detained as hostages by Germany, forbidden to leave the country for three weeks as tensions rise and public sentiment hardens toward the German government.
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New York
Merican
United States
Germany
Roosevelt Attacks German Trade Methods in America
President Roosevelt denounces German trade policy as a squeeze out of rivals and a one sided loaner system. He argues it destroys international trade, harms democracies, and urges a liberal trade policy to restore global prosperity.
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Germany
Roosevelt
America
France Could Have Peace In Terms With Defeated Powers
A German news agency questions Britain's expectation that France act as a child in war aftermath. It argues a Great Power defeated in war should negotiate with its conqueror to salvage parts of its colonial empire. Eden’s airstrike threat on Syrian airfields is condemned as unlawful. French public opinion backs Marshal Petain.
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WeWse
France
Britain
Eden
Marshal Petain
Cairo Names Baymi Nazza Bey Canal Commander-in-Chief
Cairo reports Baymi Nazza Bey has been appointed commander-in-chief of the Suez Canal zone. The move comes amid a general tightening of movement restrictions in strategic sections of the canal.
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Cairo
Baymi Nazza Bey
Suez Canal Zone
Syria as German Denunciation of French Surrender
The Times reports Syria to be used by the German Air Force against Iraq and other Middle East states. It cites Vichy complicity, Chretien and de Gaulle era tensions, and British concerns over French policy aligning with Hitler.
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London
Syria
Ira
Middle East
The
Times
Vichy
Aea
Adhairal Darlun
Suler
Marshal Tetam
Pann Jolicy
Abe Jrence
Britain
Hitler
Darlan Named Chief German Agent Behind Vichy Throne
Articles argue Darlan and other Vichy figures are puppets controlled by Abetz and Hitler with Darlan acting as the main German agent. British action falters as hopes for diplomacy fade and fears grow over German influence in the Middle East and Syrian operations. Cairo sources warn of German plans and the need for timely news.
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Paris
Berlin
Darlan
Abetz
Hitler
Hiimself
Laval
England
America
Vichy
Merceless
Daily Mail
Briish Empire
Londu
Cairo
Syria
Rashid Ali
Ghh
Jenaica
Ilenue
German Raiders Downed Over England in Friday Fight
Nazi raiders were shot down or crashed in flames over England on Friday night. The targets included towns in the West Midlands and East Midlands and southern England. Seven German fighters were destroyed by British forces. one Allied pilot is missing but saved. A Catholic hospital in Lambeth Road was wrecked in a raid, killing the mother superior and two senior Sisters during incendiary bomb attacks.
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West Midlands
East Midlands
England
Air Ministry
Catholic Hospital For
Lambeth Road
Three Dead Man Under Arrest After Auburn Crash
Sunday report from Sydney says a four month old died in her father's arms when a car hit at Auburn. Mother and another child were killed. Margret Tolley injured seriously with broken bones. Elizabeth Tolley and Evelyn Tolley named deceased. Diarmnet Tolley among the survivors. Police allege high speed, without stopping, leading to manslaughter and dangerous driving charges.
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Sydney
Auburn
Margaret Tolley
Tolley
Evelyn
St. Jois Howatal
Upley
Diarnett Toller
Jean
Hagh Speed Aml
Neha Lary
Mabon Hottor Drates
Willy
Pirie district staff changes and local hospital news
Mrs C S Beaumont appointed assistant teacher at Pirie High School Miss KM Caust to join Moonta High School staff as junior assistant teacher Miss AV Paterson to join Butler's Bridge School as head teacher Miss D Gwynne appointed head teacher of Hornsdale School Mr G Sharpe Corporation sues loening Sonal holidays in Waterside Workers Federation returns to Pirie from Adelaide meeting No serious results from scaffold pole incident involving Mr T McBride of Stenness two patients improved at Pirie Hospital Maurice Reese wounded May 4 Mrs A Reese son Pte G F W Reese in hospital Mr Robert Stephens admitted to Pirie Hospital fall on Esmond road Mr G W Colenan fractured collarbone Miss Phyllis Smith returns home from Adelaide University tutorial class lecturer Dr G S Plant to visit Pirie Mr G H Evans admitted to Pirie Hospital Mr Fred Siegmann readmitted to medical ward J Finch and wife set to sail Moonta for Gulf trip F R Smith ordered to hospital for operation J Castle discharged from Pirie Hospital Miss Helene McLellan returns home after stay with Miss Lucy Munn
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C. S. Beaumont
Pirie High School
KM. Caust
Moonta High School
Staf
A. V. Paterson
Butler's Bridge School
D. Gwynne
Hornsdale School
T. McBride
Stenness
McBride
Pirie Hospital
Maurice
A. Reese
Senate Road
G. F. W. Reese
Robert Stephens
Hundred of Piri
Esmond Road
G. W. Colenan
Alfred Street
Thieves Rob Preston Man Stun Victim Then Steal Pants
William J. Tuohy of Preston was taken to hospital after two men stunned him in a Preston street and robbed him. They took his trousers to ensure he had no money, leaving him in his underpants. The victim was found wandering dazed. he was robbed of 36 pounds.
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Tuchy
Preston
Tuohy
No Air Raid Shelters Yet Policy Stance Declared
Sydney report notes Commonwealth policy against building air raid shelters for now. Acting Prime Minister A W Fedden said states were advised not to spend on shelters, following service expert recommendations. A Premiers conference is to be convened after Menzies returns.
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Sydney
A. W. Fedden
Commonwealth
Menzies
Donation of £100 Boosts Red Cross Fund Total to £2300
The £100 donation from employees of Broken Hill Associated Smelters plus the Bakers' Town collection push the fund toward £2300. Previous acknowledgments total £2122 13. The note records ongoing contributions from the smelters and local bakers as of the date shown.
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Pirie Red Cross Fund
Broken Hill Associated Smelters
Bakers’ Stown
Broken Hill
Bakers
War Loan Over Subscribed Says Acting PM
Sydney report quotes Acting Prime Minister A W Fadden that the war loan has been oversubscribed. He spoke tonight on the outcome, indicating strong public support and secured financing for wartime expenditures.
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Sydney
A.W. Fadden
Pirie Soldier Safe and Wounded in Action
Early last week Mr and Mrs J H Donaldson Solomontown learned their son Pte Bob Donaldson of the ALF was missing. By week end a telegram said he was safe and back with his unit. Mrs E McDonald of Solomontown received word that her son Pte William Thomas McDonald was wounded in action after enlisting in Queensland in October 1939 and serving in England before the Middle East.
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Pixie
D. L
J. H. Donaldson
Oliver Street
Solomontown
Pte
Bob Donaldson
ALF
Pirie
E. McDonald
Angle Street
Miner of the Army
William Thomas McDonald
Pre. McDonald
Queensland
Australia
England
Middle East
10 000 Japanese killed in Hupeh fighting noted in press
The report claims 10 000 Japanese killed or captured over ten days in Hupeh Province with a Japanese base retreat to the northwest. It notes fifty four Chinese air raids on Chungking and heavy losses for Chinese Fifth Army in Shansi. Neutral observers doubt Japanese claims in difficult terrain.
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Australian Associated Press
London
PRE
Hupeh
Chungking
Shanghai
China
Fifth Army
Shansi
Associated Press of America
Tokio
Nichi Nichi
Japan
West Pacific Islands
Yomiuri
Java
Thailand
Indo-China
Seizure of Russian Wool and Leather Cargo at San Francisco
Washington reports the Russian Ambassador protested to the Secretary of State over the seizure in San Francisco of a cargo of wool and leather from Uruguay on the Swedish vessel Columbia. The goods were seized under an export licensing regulation affecting foreign shipments through the United States.
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Washington
Secretary of State
San Francisco
Uruguay
United States
Hess Plane of New Type Report by BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation states Rudolf Hess's aeroplane was a new long range reconnaissance type not yet supplied to the German air force. The claim highlights a novel aircraft design and potential German capabilities during the period.
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London
British Broadcasting Corporation
Rudolf Tess
Round-Up Of Aliens In New York
Aliens in the United States are being rounded up by police. Road houses night clubs and hotels with foreigners are under surveillance. In Hoboken two aliens arrested are charged with evading immigration law.
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New York
United States
Hoboken
Overcoat Slasher Roams Adelaide After Dance
A razor slasher is at large in Adelaide targeting overcoats at a dance. Victims report 11 to 12 coats damaged with cuts to sleeves and lapels. several men returned to find their coats slashed. Local police investigate the spree.
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Adelaide
Moonta carries 106 passengers on coastal voyage
An apparent passenger list for the motor vessel Moonta records 106 travelers aboard. Names include H L 3 A Shueiinty AG, Revokts TL Phillips, P. Haselgrove, K. Cox, Monks J, Penfold Hilands J Hoge, EM Rapley, Masters D A Cushion, J Davison, G Gentle, and many others. No incident reported.
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Moonta
A. Shueiinty AG
TL Phillips
AL W
Shueard Mises
B. Haselgrove
P. Haselgrove
K. Cox
P. Combe Wilks
R. Draysey
Maslen
Monks J
Penfold Hilands
J. Hoge
EM Rapley
BM. Masters
D. A. Cushion
P. Re
Burchell
KW. Gardiner
Ite Chure
F.C. James
Need V. Wright
B. MacKenzie
K. J. Kelly
Jones
Soldier dies and others injured in Creek road incident
A sailor was killed and three others wounded in a Creek road accident today. One victim with both feet severed was admitted in Bathurst Hospital in critical condition.
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WEES
Tate 3 Creek
Seblie
Bathurst Hospital
Labor Cabinet for Sydney to Take Over NSW Government
Melrell becomes premier with a 14 member ministry ready to assume office in New South Wales. Heffron pledges speed and efficiency in the first cabinet meeting while outlining air raid precautions. Cshill says plans for full-time work for the unemployed are in motion amid the Labor government’s rise.
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Sydney
Melrell
Government of
New South Wales
Wmartow
Heffron
Cshill
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Iessetline
Elizabeth Tolley
Clyde
Evelyn Tolley
Pamela Tolley
Mr. G. Sharpe Corporation
Loening Sonal Holidays
W. H. Taylor
State and Pirie
Waterside Workers
Federation
Wale
C. L. Davis
Pat Herbert
Goode Road
Herbert
Phyllis Smith
George Smith
Pirie West
G._S. Plant
G. H. Evans
Exmond Road
Fred Siegmann
Solomiontown
F. R. Smith
Australian Workers’ Union
Smith
J. Castle
Aer
Lucy Munn
Simpson Street
Helene McLellan
Edwardstown
Thieves
Stun
Melbourne
Tromerness
William J. Tuohy
Red Cross Appeal
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