Battle reports from Kharkov and Mannheim raid
Moscow communique says Red Army pressure near Kharkov with intensive fighting on the Kerch Peninsula. Vichy Radio notes German counterattacks near Chugeyeb while Moscow Radio reports repulsed attacks and German columns melting away. RAF night raid drops 40 000 incendiaries on Mannheim as prep for peak 1 000 bomber offensives.
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Red Army
Kharkov
Kerch Peninsula
Kharkov Front
Vichy
Chugeyeb
Moscow Radio
Air activity revived north of Australia in World War II
Pearl brief reports renewed air activity north of Australia with Allied aircraft striking Keppans in Dutch Timor and bombing the harbor area of Dili in Portuguese Timor. Twelve zero fighters were reported shot down.
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Australia
Melbourne
Keepans
Dutch Timor
Dili
Fortuguese Thaee
Aloo
Zere
Patrolling actions reported in North Africa and Timor regions
Allied communique details air and ground actions in Libya and Timor Koepang. Air force claims destruction of enemy planes and damage to ground targets. Harbor targets bombed in an Allied raid. In New Guinea Port Moresby patrols continue with fighter interceptions and Australian reporting enemy armored units withdrawing or damaged.
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Timor Koepang
Gerodrome
London
Cairo
New Guinea
Port Moresby
Germany's Air Strength and Dive Bomber Debate
In Turkey a belief arises that Germany's air position is worsening while London remains skeptical of British strategy. Critics argue the lack of dive bombers hampers a West Front offensive, though The Daily Mail notes dive bombers remain essential and achievable in substantial numbers.
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Germany
London
Turkey
RAF
Daily Mail
Sayinig
West
Hoover calls for dictatorial powers to defeat Axis
Australia AP reports in New York that Mme E Hoover, former U S president, urged President Roosevelt obtain dictatorial economic powers to defeat the Axis, calling the move plain fascist economics.
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Australia
Associated Press
New York
Mme. E Hoover
United States
Roosevelt
Moscow Warned About Gas Attack Precautions
A Soviet official warns Moscow of a potential gas attack and urges preparedness. Pronin, president of Moscow in Soviet, calls for general tightening of security while individuals are advised to take personal precautions.
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Moscow
Pronin
Gallant Malta withstands 6000 tons of bombs in month
London reports Malta repels raids with three enemy planes destroyed or crippled in the latest communique. During the week ended yesterday Malta destroyed 35 Axis aircraft. April raids dumped six thousand tons of bombs on Malta, more than Britain faced in any month of the worst blitz period.
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London
Mals
Malta
Britain
Couple Trapped in Flames in Redfern Cottage
In Sydney Redfern a blaze trapped Clare Paskins a 50 year old kitchenmaid and William Perry a 75 year old pensioner inside a cottage. Two sailors reaching the scene heard Mrs Paskins crying for help but were kept from entering by flames. The fire started in Mrs Paskins room and spread to Perry’s air room, leaving both victims unable to escape.
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Sydney
Redfern
Clare Paskins
William Perry
Perry
Haberdashery Exemption Notes For War Clothing
Canberra reports J J Dedman announces that sewing thread darning wool bolts and other haberdashery items remain unrestricted as they extend the life of present clothes and are not deemed essential to wartime control.
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Canberra
J. J. Dedman
Miniser
War Organisation and Industry
Women conductors for trams spreading fame
The general manager of Adelaide Tramways Trust telegraphed Melbourne Tramways Board chairman to learn how many women were employed as conductors. Melbourne's tram and bus women conductors gained recognition as officials from New South Wales Minister for Transport Mr. O'Sullivan visited to observe their work.
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Man
Adelaide ‘Tramways Trust
Bell
Melbourne Tramways Board
Melbourne
O'Sullivan
New South Wales
Ration Books Issued Only To Those With Identity Cards
Officials announced that ration books will be issued in Australia only to individuals who present official identity cards. The date given for availability is June 13 or 14, with issuance restricted to cardholders. The notice also lists tidal times for Pirie today and the coming weekend.
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Canberra
Australia
Coal Strikes Continue Threaten Industry
Coal strikes persist on the coalfields as government agrees not to enforce regulation 168 during ongoing talks with miners officials. A breakdown could trigger a nationwide seal industry disruption. Miners seek a new tribunal to investigate stoppages and shift blame away from the near term.
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Canberra
Nea
Murder Mystery Hovers Over Hosking Case At Military Camp
Police report credible yet undisclosed sources in a murder probe into Miss Hosking. Her body was found near Royal Tate last night with signs of a struggle and mud on clothing, blood spots nearby, and postmortem indicating she ate shortly before death. Detectives track possible earlier incidents and the suspect’s movements after she said goodbye to a friend at a military unit, while dining location remains a key mystery.
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Miss Hosking
Royal Tate
Hay Gee
Mins Hocking
Three Mines Idle as Strikes Halt Coal Output
Sydney reports three mines idle due to strikes in the south and west, with 400 men at Mount Kembla, 2000 tons daily at Works, and 40 men at Renown Extended out of operation. Northern fields also idle for the second day as mine workers meet to discuss management allegations of pin-pricking.
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Sydney
Muunt Kembla
Glen Davis State Wold
Tomior- Law
HHO
War Department promises ample boots and shoes for all
The Department of War announced today that there will be an adequate supply of leather boots and shoes for men women and children. Sufficient raw materials are available and production of children's footwear is receiving special consideration.
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Canberra
Department of War Organisation
Distinguished Service Cross for two Australians in Navy action
Canberra reports the King approved the Distinguished Service Cross for Lieut Norman Bryan Wallis of Mawman New South Wales and another Australian for their services during a raid on St Nazaire. Wallis, a former life assurance official, served in the Naval Reserve. Edithburg fish popular.
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Canberra
Naval Board
Wallech
Canterbury
Victoria
Norman Bryan Wallis
Mawman
N.S.W
St. Nazaire
Wallsch
Naval Reserve
Soldier Killed as Mate Injured in Hills Accident
A soldier was killed and another seriously injured in a hill accident near Adelaide at about 11 p.m. yesterday. The dead is Pte. HB A Peters and the injured Pte. R McDonald, both from Victoria. It is believed they fell from a civilian truck. McDonald is too ill to be interviewed. police are investigating.
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Adelaide
A. Peters
Pte
R. McDonald
Victoria
McDonald
Playford Meets Dunstan Amid Melbourne Visit
Melbourne news reports Mr T Playford Premier of South Australia meeting Victorian Premier Dunstan during his arch rival tour. The encounter yielded no new light on the mystery dash to Melbourne as both leaders discuss major subjects in an informal afternoon session.
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Melbourne
T. Playford
South Australia
Mel
Dunstan
Edithburg opens waters to 100 yard netting near coast
Edithburg fishermen who ship about 2040 boxes of fish annually to Adelaide may again fish in shallow waters up to 100 yards from the beach after the Executive Council revoked the closed waters regulation. The concession, effective until September 30, is expected to boost supplies for Adelaide. Red Cross Appeal total to date stands at five?
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Adelaide
Edithburg
Executive Council
Red Cross
Body Found Beside North South Line Near Port Augusta
Port Augusta reports a body found beside a North South line. Details scarce as investigators cordon the scene and await coroner’s findings. Local authorities urge witnesses to come forward. Further updates to follow.
New War Works Army Mobilises 30,000 Middle Aged Men
Government announces a program to mobilise 30,000 middle aged men for war work. The drive targets those outside front line service and aims to bolster industrial output and support for the war effort. Officials stress rapid training and efficient deployment to critical sectors.
Proposal for Civil Constructional Corps drawn from 45 to 55 age group
Melbourne reports a plan to raise a Civil Constructional Corps under the Allied Works Council. Recruitment will target men aged 45 to 55 with volunteers welcome. The corps will build aerodromes, railways, docks, roads, dams, huts, stores, and munitions factories, paying award rates and offering leave and holidays. Compulsory service possible, with an appeals process through the Allied Works Council.
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Melbourne
Theodore
Allied Works
War Works Army
Civil Constructional Corps
Allied Works Council
Oge
Om Thine
Jan Power
Eid Vaneance Alsp
Mrs E G Davidson Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
Mrs E G Davidson widow of the late Mr R J Davidson Wandearah West observed her eightieth birthday at the Wandearah East home of her eldest son W E Davidson. Family and friends attended including three sons wives and families. Miss Margaret Shephard plans a Sydney visit as guest of Mrs Stewart. Nurse E M Sample and Miss N Lowe were visitors to Pirie last weekend.
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E.G. Davidson
RJ. Davidson
Wandearah West
Ws. E.W. Davidson
Wandearah East
Margaret Shephard
Hallam Street
Sydney
Stewart
Mar Irickville
E. M. Sample
Overland Vormer
N. Lowe
Quom
Pirie
Plea for Russian films in Sydney aims to cut duty
Representatives from the Friends of the Soviet Union Aid to Russia Fund and the New South Wales Russia Committee urged Sen. Ashley Glffinister of Information to waive or reduce the £1000 duty on Soviet films. He indicated government consideration if inspection shows the films would not aid the war effort.
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Sydney
Friends of the Soviet Union
Russia
New South Wales Russia Committee
Ashley
SSS
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Ukraine
Australian “Associated Press
R.A.F
Mannheim
Saeco
Bet Mires
Allie
Libya
Hooper
Hoopers
Norman and
Florence Streets
Port Pirie
Sir William Goodman
British Isles
Department of Information
D.S.C
MR. Playford
Port Augusta
NEW War Works Army
Theo
Fighting Forces Comforts Fund
Prests Limited
Piries
Manchester
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