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  2. HEAVY COST OF CIVILIAN DEFENCE

    The Lord Privy Seal (Sir John Anderson), moving the second reading of the Civil Defence Bill in the House of Commons today, said that it imposed heavy ...

    Article : 329 words
  3. MR. CLAPP AS MANAGER OF AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY

    In official quarters at Canberra it is now regarded as certain that the Victorian Railways Commissioner (Mr. Clapp) will be appointed manager of ...

    Article : 298 words
  4. PREMIER TO OPEN FLOWER DAY CELEBRATIONS

    On a rustic bridge which will be erected near the large floral carpet in front of the National War Memorial, on North terrace, the Premier (Mr. ...

    Article : 327 words
  5. GOOD FRIDAY OBSERVANCE

    Good Friday will be observed in city and suburban churches tomorrow. St. Peter's Cathedral services will begin with Matins at 7.30 a.m. Litany ...

    Article : 580 words
  6. GENERAL NEWS

    The Divisional Meteorologist reporter last night:—In the 24 hours ended 9 a.m. today, due to convection. rain and thunderstorms occurred in ...

    Article : 260 words
  7. MR. CASEY TO VISIT ADELAIDE

    The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Casey), who is expected to arrive by plane on Saturday, will speak on "Australia Today at a dinner in Adelaide that night ...

    Article : 473 words
  8. TODAYS FORECAST

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 14 words
  9. NARKUNDA FROM LONDON

    Elder, Smith & Co., Limited, report that the Narkunda left Fremantle on Tuesday, and is expected at the Outer Harbor at about 5 a.m. on Saturday ...

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  10. NEW OVERSEAS RELEASES

    At intervals throughout 5 AD's programme tonight. special overseas releases will be presented. These recordings have just been received, and ...

    Article : 163 words
  11. WYATT EARP FOR DEFENCE SERVICE

    The Antarctic exploration ship Wyatt Earp is to be used for defence service in Australian waters. The ship was bought in February by ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 168 words
  12. SIX MORE BOMB OUTRAGES

    Three bomb explosions occurred in the centre of Birmingham early this morning and extensively shattered windows, but no one was injured. The ...

    Article : 169 words
  13. MINISTER ON WAR RISK

    "The risk of war is very deadly and very near," declared the Minister for Defence (Mr. Street) in a broadcast address tonight. "For that reason the ...

    Article : 1,229 words
  14. SHARING OUT SYSTEM OF WORK

    The Minister for Defence (Mr. Street) said today that the most important feature of the establishment in Australia of factories for the manufacture ...

    Article : 198 words
  15. MECHANISATION OF CAVALRY

    The Secretary for War (Mr. HoreBelisha) announced in the House of Commons today a further major reform in army organisation, namely, the ...

    Article : 304 words
  16. CONSERVATORIUM STUDENTS' CONCERT

    The first Conservatorium student conscert for 1939 will be given in the Elder Hall on Monday, April 17. An attractive programme has been arranged and ...

    Article : 59 words
  17. BRITISH CONSUL ASSASSINATED

    Mr. G.E.A.C. Monck-Mason, British Consul at Mosul, was assassinated today during demonstrations which followed the death of King Ghazi of Iraq ...

    Article : 184 words
  18. CLASH ON MANCHUKUO BORDER

    The Domel news agency reports that fighting between Soviet and Manchukuo troops began on Sunday when 23 Russians crossed the border near ...

    Article : 146 words
  19. DECLINE IN GERMAN TRADE

    The statistical bureau records a sharp decline in trade in February. Exports were down by £2,508,000, and it is revealed that the decline in the value ...

    Article : 67 words
  20. DEFENCE POST FOR MR. BRIGDEN LIKELY

    Well-informed opinion at Canberra is that the chairman of the National insurance Commission (Mr. J. B. Brigden) will soon be transferred to an ...

    Article : 221 words
  21. STATE CIVIL DEFENCE COUNCIL

    In a speech tonight, the Premier (Mr. Playford) outlined the organisation and personnel of the State Emergency Civil Defence Council, which will ...

    Article : 1,167 words
  22. Register Of Han-Power

    The national register of man-power was one of the most important aspects of preparedness, as it would eliminate the wastage and misuse of man-power ...

    Article : 99 words
  23. NEWS IN BRIEF

    Thebarton Playgrounds.—The Thebarton Council decided last night that the committee appointed to make a recommendation on the Dove street ...

    Article : 119 words
  24. Window Smashed And Rifle Stolen

    An automatic rifle was stolen from a Window which had been smashed at the premises of Julius Cohn & Co. merchants, Leigh street, city, about ...

    Article : 42 words
  25. Melbourne Shaken By Severe Earth Tremor

    Melbourne, its suburbs, the whole bayside and nearer country districts were shaken at 11 p.m. today by the most severe earth tremor that has been ...

    Article : 155 words
  26. RAIN RELIEVES FEED SHORTAGE IN S.E.

    Isolated thunderstorms accompanied by rain in the upper and lower SouthEastern districts on Tuesday night relieved, to some extent, the danger of ...

    Article : 216 words
  27. "THE ADVERTISER"

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 30 words
  28. "IMPERATIVE CALL FOR UNITY"

    Representing the Prime Minister at the official opening today of the Royal Show, the Deputy Prime Minister (Sir Earle Page) referred to the ...

    Article : 372 words
  29. COMMONWEALTH BANK

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 116 words
  30. FEATURES THIS MORNING

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 116 words
  31. 'State's Oldest Pioneer Dies Aged 106

    Mr. George Brown, of Eastwood terrace, Eastwood, died at his home yesterday in his 107th year. Mr. Brown was the oldest pioneer in South ...

    Article : 215 words
  32. Inconvenience Of Renmark Mail Service

    Although the three months' notice given by Murray Valley Services in regard to its mail contract has now expired, business people and residents ...

    Article : 130 words
  33. France Seeks Information From Spain

    The French Ambassador to Spain (Marshal Petain) has been instructed to ask Burgos to clarify reports of the landing of Italian troops at Cadlz. ...

    Article : 32 words
  34. Restoring Spanish Industry To Peace Footing

    A decree was issued today providing for the demobilisation and demilitarisation of Spain's war industries. In 90 days, they must be transformed into ...

    Article : 42 words
  35. General Rain In Victoria

    Rain fell over most parts of Victoria today, and more is expected tomorrow. Agricultural and pastoral areas will benefit considerably, particularly the ...

    Article : 40 words
  36. Index To Advertisements

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 208 words
  37. Sailor Finds Jewels, Gets £270 Reward

    A 19-year-old sailor, named Kelly, recovered Jewels valued at £2,700, which Mrs. Caine. of Hongkong, m[?] From her cabin. after the had worn them at ...

    Article : 91 words
  38. River Murray Towns Want Mobile Battalion

    A resolution favoring the establishment of a mobile battalion on the River Murray, between Morgan and Renmark, was adopted at a conference ...

    Article : 164 words
  39. Woolcott-Forbes Used Wrong Passport In Escape From Bombay Police

    Evidence that John Woolcott-Forbes, who absconded from ball in Bombay while under arrest on a Sydney charge of conspiracy to defraud, had escaped ...

    Article : 307 words
  40. MR. RICHARDS AND WORKS COMMITTEE

    "Evidently the Minuter of Health (Sir George Ritchie) is suffering from delusions," said the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Richards) yesterday, ...

    Article : 137 words
  41. Late Commercial

    The price of old was quoted today at £7 8/6 an ounce, compared with £7 8/5½ yesterday. Exchange rates:—New York. 4.68¼ ...

    Article : 106 words
  42. Thebarton Competitions

    The thebarton musical and literary competions were concluded at the Bap[?] Hall, Victorta street, M[?]e End. last night. Results:- Humorous Rectial G and [?] ...

    Article : 118 words
  43. Advertising

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    Advertising : 199 words
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