Censoring of Letters Sparks Debate in Australia
Sydney, Monday. Mr. P. C. Spender warned that censorship of civilian correspondence could be used to prosecute individuals. He said opening mail by a communication censor and sharing information among government departments threaten democracy.
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Sydney
P. C. Spender
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House of Representatives
Major Cameron
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South Australia
Australia
Spender
Anzio Beachhead casualties cited as 15000 in Italy
Algiers announces German beachhead casualties since January 22 estimated at 15000 with 2816 powers. Allied HQ says Germans regrouping with three regiments and one battalion with heavy tanks. ten German divisions contained in the beachhead and Allied forces weaken garrisons in Germany France and Yugoslavia to meet the landing. Indian Eighth Army and French Fifth Army repelled attacks while other fronts see only vigorous patrolling.
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Algiers
Italy
Allied
Germany
France
Yugoslavia
Eighth Army
Fifth Army
Fire destroys Warwick picture theatre in Warwick
A blaze yesterday morning leveled the only picture theatre in Warwick, Brisbane. Damage is estimated at about £20,000, with authorities investigating the cause of the fire.
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Brisbane
Warwick
Narabri Tornado Roars Through Town
In ten minutes yesterday afternoon a tornado tore through Narabri causing extensive damage to weatherboard cottages and the power house roof. No casualties are reported though the town is expected to be without light and power for two to three days. At the Roxy Theatre chairs were hurled into the air.
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Sydney
Narrabri
Roxy Theatre
Anzac Day Observed as Holiday with Work Exceptions
Australia plans Anzac Day as a nationwide holiday except for workers directed by the minister. Compensations will be paid to those required to work. The day also enforces closures on hotels bars and wine saloons bans on horse racing and sporting events and limits theatre and picture show openings. The RSL has been notified of the government's intention.
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Australia
Thiis
R.S.L
Entries Close for Wellington Meeting Reminder
Horse owners and trainers are reminded that entries for the Wellington meeting to be held on Wednesday March 5th close with secretary A J Bayly at 9 p.m. tomorrow. There are six events catering to all classes of gallopers. The meetings are well attended and participants should submit their entries now.
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Wellington
A. J. Bayly
Police release 100 NSW officers for RAF enlistment
NSW manpower director Mr Bellemore announced last night that 100 policemen under 30 were released from the NSW police force to enlist in the Royal Australian Air Force. The move, done with the cooperation of the Police Commissioner, reverses a previous enlistment ban.
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Sydney
N.S.W
Bellemore
R.A A.F
Prisoners of War Considered for Rabbit Destruction Plan
Allied prisoners of war are being discussed for use in rural work to tackle the rabbit pest. C G Robertson M L A received a letter from the Minister for Agriculture and Forests noting that districts already employ POWs on rural tasks and that if arrangements can be made with the Commonwealth, it would help the manpower problem. A similar inquiry from the Minister for Commerce and Agriculture follows regarding the naming question.
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C. G. Robertson
M-L.a
The
Minster For Agreature
W. F. Dunn
Federal Minster
Robertson
Thas
Minister For Commerce and Agrculture
Russians Break Into Porkhov and Capture Rail Hubs
Soviet forces advanced in the Pskov region taking Porkhov and the Novoselye railway station, along with 100 plus inhabited places. They also seized Lokya and Sokolniki rail hubs near Dno Sokolniki, clearing the Dno Sokolniki line. Reuters notes Porkhov as a key German defense point and the last sizable town en route to Pskov, about 23 miles away.
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Pskov
Porkhov
Staraya Russa
Novoselye
Moscow
Red Army
Ksolm
Lokuya
Sokolnik
Dno-Sokolniki
Sokolniki
Reuters Moscow
Tobacco quota unchanged for March in Melbourne report
Melbourne reports that the Minister for Customs Senator Keane announced civilians March quota for cigarettes cigars and tobacco will be the same as February. The notice hints at a film mention "Behind the Rising Sun" coming soon and says you will be spellbound.
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Melbourne
Keane
HITTING AT THE JAPS
Allied forces press Pacific campaigns as fleets and troops move toward Japan. Reports claim American destroyers shelled Kavieng and New Ireland bases while Rabaul, New Britain, faced mass air attacks with 100 tons of explosives striking airfields dumps and power facilities.
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Pacific
Japan
Washington
Guam
Kavieng
New Ireland
Rabaul
New Britain
Threatened State-wide Rail Strike in Western Australia
Perth reports a threatened railway engine drivers strike from midnight following the use of Garratt type engines in the Petty Range tunnel. Conditions are described as dangerous due to intense heat and reduced air space, with drivers showing intent to strike.
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Perth
W.A
Petty Range
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