Chinese Holdin g Fast in Yunnan
Chinese forces continuing push in Yunnan encircle Japanese troops and seize Lung-ling as reports from Chungking Central Newsagency and Tokio Radio contrast with British and Indian context around Gazala and Birhakheim. Axis submarines sink six ships in the Eastern Atlantic. Two assailants fire on Heydrich’s car. he wounded but alive. Moresby attacked again.
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Chungking
Yunnan
Lung-ling
Tokio Radio
Atlantic
15 Zero Fighters in Raid Over Port Moresby
Melbourne reports Allied air defenses repelled a Japanese attack on Port Moresby with seven planes hit and one destroyed. Allied interceptors mauled the enemy, while a nocturnal raid by Japan yielded negative results. The previous two nights used wing boats. HQ gave no aircraft type for last night’s raid.
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Melbourne
Port Moresby
Rommel's Libyan Drive Opens New Offensive
Field-Marshal Rommel presses a fresh Libyan offensive aiming at Tobruk to break the line toward Egypt. Air forces swarm the front as both sides commit squadrons while large land engagements near Tobruk continue late last night.
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London
CATRO
Rommel
Libya
Tobruk
Egypt
Malta Still Fights Back in Raids Over Malta
In yesterday’s raids three Italian fighters were shot down and others damaged. British airmen on Monday raided targets in Messina. A Rome communique says the Messina Cathedral the Royal University and several dwelling houses were damaged.
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London
Malta
Messina
Rome
Royal University
Australia Still in Danger
In Washington Lord Halifax said Australia and New Zealand remained in danger of attack by Japan. He noted discussions on China and Pacific fronts at a Pacific War Council meeting, with Halifax and Nash stressing ongoing risk and the difficulty of declaring Australia free from danger.
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Washington
Lord Halifax
China
Council
Pacific
Pacific War Council
Nash
New Zealand
Australia
Japan
Russian agent reports gains in war zone actions
Describes wartime events with claim that since the outbreak of war Russian agent forces have destroyed four tanks and several armoured SA vehicles. Mentions hundreds of inhabited points rated and ongoing combat in London’s vicinity.
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London
Side by Side in Future Side by Side in Future
Melbourne report quotes W S Wasserman leader of the United States lease lead mission expressing hope for closer Australia United States cooperation after the war. He advocates unity and a cooperative postwar movement eroding boundaries while preserving autonomy for Australians and Americans under Gen MacArthur.
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Melbourne
W. S. Wasserman
United States
Australia
America
Gen. MacArthur
Iam
Three U Boats Sunk and One Surrenders Reported
Washington reports rapid naval action near Brazil with three submarines sunk within nine days and a fourth submarine surrendering near Rio de Janeiro. The brief dispatch notes the Brazilian coast as the location of these wartime developments and underscores the ongoing Allied submarine campaign.
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Washington
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
British Labor Conference votes against ban on communism
The British Labor Party conference rejected a motion asking the executive to remove the ban on communists by a vote of 158000 to 132408, signaling continued stance against communism within party ranks.
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London
Labor Party
Cam
Saluting May Return In Australian Army Reforms
Canberra report says a Blamey submission proposes re introducing formal saluting of officers abolished two years ago. High ranking officers argue the abolition harmed discipline. Correct dress at camps may be required again.
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Canberra
Thomas Blamey
Australia
Equal status with men in South Australia justice service
South Australia trains 125 women justices among 12000 Justices' Association members. Women focus on adoption and matrimonial cases, with no adoption without a woman on the bench. They sign papers, witness signatures, and participate in police-related duties. An auxiliary formed four years ago to handle disasters and social activities.
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South Australia
Justices’ Association
Postaster
Varied Views on Tax Bills as High Court Decision Looms
Debates in the House of Representatives focus on four uniform taxation Bills. Menzies questions constitutional validity, favoring a South African model basis. Scullin asserts final judgment lies with the High Court. Dpoocher urges testing postwar, supporting the scheme to unify revenue and reduce taxpayer confusion across states.
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House of Representatives
R. G. Menzies
Menzies
JH. Scullin
High Court
Dpoocher
Usa.p
Commonwealth
Rail Travel Restrictions Discussed by SA Minister
Adelaide reports minister M McIntosh said interstate rail curtailment would depend on Federal demands and no details were received yet. Defence priorities drive restrictions. abolition of arm rests could free 16 seats on the Melbourne express, railway officers noted.
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Adelaide
M. Meinstock
ME. M. McIntosh
Curtin
Lawson
Ration Coupon Regulations Announced By Electoral Department
Chief Electoral Officer Mr Howie announced that children aged 1b years since March 15 need not register for time being and the Electoral Department has no authority to issue identity cards. Clothing ration books are to be distributed June 13 and 14 with coupons interchangeable only within families and require presentation at purchase to prevent trafficking.
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Adelaide
Howie
Ironworkers and strike in Sydney discussed at annual meeting
The Federal council of the Ironworkers Union in Sydney reviews strike policy at its annual meeting in Sydney in June. General secretary Mr A Thornton says strikes are sanctioned only after other dispute methods fail. The union also reconsiders arbitration in light of new National Security Regulations and the use of labor in war industries.
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Sydney
Federal Council
The
Ironworkers Union
A. Thornton
Thornton
Personal updates on local military and hospital news
Capt. G. F. C. Strachan, ill in Pirie Hospital after a seizure, shows gradual recovery. Mr. B. Anderson and others recover from illness. F. C. R. Fenn, ex captain of Pirie Motor Cycle Club, returns home on leave after overseas service and captivity. Leading Aircraftman J. Edwards heads to Western Australia for further training. Several others report hospital progress, injuries, and career moves.
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G. F.C. Strachan
Three Chain Road
Pirie Hospital
Pie. F.C. R. Fenn
The
ALF
Pirie Motor Cycle Club
J. Edwards
A.C. Rothisheim
Pirie West
Western Australia
Rohrsheim
Red Hingfall
Elcadsle
Fall Ear Hs
Coal Strike Paralyzes Hebburn Mines Amid Frivolous Disputes
520 miners idle as fresh strike hits Hebburn No. 2 causing 370 workers to face reduced output of 1200 tons. Mr Connell, chairman of the conference board in Newcastle, warns during a late sitting that disputes must be openly discussed. He blasts the stoppages as frivolous and says lodge executives could resolve issues without halting production.
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Hebburn No. 2
Connell
Eference Board of
Newcastle
War Work Drive Targets 188 000 to Transfer This Year
The Australian government plans to move 188 000 civilians into defence jobs this year to bolster war production. It will target factories in the eastern states and may close non essential plants. The list of non essential factories will not be released to avoid political pressure on the policy. Army Minister F M Forde warns older clerks may shift to field functions to free younger workers for essential tasks.
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Canberra
Australia
Eiil
F. M Forde
the Army
Army Department
Gut Younr
St Montam
Piano Explosion At Wilson House Injures Guests
Detectives hold fuse fragments from wreckage after a piano blast in the Wilson residence at 2:45 am. The piano exploded scattering keys and debris, lifting the lid 45 ft, while over 20 guests, including Mr and Mrs John Wilson, awoke to the crash. Mrs Wilson yelled about bombs as neighbors rushed into the street. Police believe an incendiary device may have caused the incident.
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Mathon
John Wilson
W A Conspiracy Trial Opens in Perth Police Court
The case moves to a preliminary hearing before Chief Justice Sir John Northmore with a jury. The trial is expected to run about ten days. Police Court depositions totalled 100 feet of pages with shibits tendered.
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Perth
John Northmore
Ministers Seek Easing of Beer Rationing Near Military Camps
Ministers negotiate with Sen. R. V. Keane to secure relaxations in beer rationing, aiming at industrial areas and towns near military camps, with Mr. J. A. Beasley promising renewed presentations on the issue.
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Canberra
J. A. Beasley
R. V. Keane
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