Anzacs Arrive in England Amid Warm Welcome
A contingent of Australians and New Zealanders reached England after a Cape voyage, greeted by cheers and the cry The Anzacs are here. A launch carried messages from royal and government officials as the troops were met by naval escorts and the crowd.
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London
Cape
Australia
Secretary of State For War
Anthony Bien
Dominions Seley
New Zealand
Dominions
Ted
Emergency Power Bill Passed by Overwhelming House Vote
The Emergency Power Bill passed the House of Representatives by a large majority. It authorizes government use of powers to mobilize resources for the war effort. Speaker Menaies expressed confidence in victory while stressing unity and decisive action. The text notes uncertainty about French military involvement and colonial resources ahead.
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Tower of Representatives
Wight
Bu Xives
Henan
Messure
Mr. Menaies
France
Arrival of Aurora troupe in Britain arouses cheers abroad
Report describes the Australian troupe Aurora docked at a British port after a voyage around the Cape. Brigadier Wynter and Brigadier Hegent lead New Zealand forces as they land to join Allied efforts. Crowds greet the delegation with military bands and flags, amid a celebratory scene of uniformed officers and cheering civilians.
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Aurara
Port
Britain
BD. Wynter
Hegent
Cape
England
Main Points In Emergency Powers Bill
Canberra reports outline a wartime emergency powers bill granting the executive broad authority. It would enable compulsory service, tax powers to curb profiteering, and extended control over manpower. The goal is to mobilize resources and prevent profiteering while ensuring national effort.
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Canberra
Dor Memmer
Bill Wall
Wtamet
Thone
Britain and Allies Move to Mobilize for War Effort
Parliament debates sweeping powers for total war as government plans a home defence force of 234000 and equips measures to train and mobilize citizens. Speakers warn of grave stakes, citing France and Italy shifts, while stressing unity, energy, and the need to marshal every resource of the British World.
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Onese
Britain
Willave
Europe
Mensies
Army Department
German Bombers Hit Britain in Wider Raids
Six civilians died and 66 injured as German air raids extended from Scotland to southern England. Anti aircraft guns and fighters repelled several raids. at least three German planes were shot down. Reports describe fires, searchlights, and widespread damage across northern England, Cambridgeshire, and Lincolnshire with casualties among families and workers. The Ministry of Home Security expanded the defence area and warned unauthorised persons away. The Air Ministry later reported RAF bombing successes against enemy positions in western Europe.
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Scotland
Wouthern England
Lincolnshire
England
Air Ministry
Catal
Cetuary
Severt
Ime
Mt Isa Communist Paper Banned
Canberra reports the government prohibiting further issue of a local Mt Isa communist paper under national security rules. The ban targets the publication linked to the regional branch of the Communist Party and restricts publishing activities in the area.
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Mt. Isa
Canberra
Prohioits Ee Furcher
Mie Omnis Pasty
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