National Defence Drive Aims at Voluntary Service
Australia plans a nationwide defence drive modeled on Britain’s voluntary service scheme. Prime Minister Lyons announced the push for public cooperation in defence preparations and a national register after Cabinet review. A subcommittee will map Commonwealth and State cooperation before state plans proceed.
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Britain
Chamberlain
Melbourne
Tasmania
Mr. Lyons
Lyons
Preparedness Seen Vital in British War Plans
The national service appeal praised by newspapers as evidence of Prime Minister Chamberlain’s belief that European moves may spark early war. The plan reserves about 7 million men in occupations essential to armaments, agriculture, textiles, and services, with 3 million unreserved over 45. The scheme aims selective wartime recruitment while preserving armament and civilian production.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Sennon
London
National Service Appeal
Mr. Chamberlain
Britain
Ministry For Labour
Bruce urges democracy must act to prove its strength
In Sydney a civic reception heard High Commissioner Bruce, amid applause, argue democracy requires decisive action to prove its value. He warned appeasement risks war, urged Britain and the empire to bolster armament and population growth to sustain peace and democracy globally.
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Sydney
Town Hall
SM. Bruce
Australia
London
Bruce
Great Britain
Europe
United States
Austraa
Toll Never Meant to be Permanent
Former Transport Minister Mr. Godfrey Morgan says the toll on Logan Bridge was never intended to be permanent after the bridge was paid for. He notes financial strain at the time influenced the decision and disputes the Moore Government’s claim that the toll was a broader policy.
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Moore
Logan Bridge
Godfrey Morgan
Morgan
Courier-Mail
Griad
Mr. Morgan
Iis
Bruce Prepares Defence Council Brief on Australian Supplies
Mr Bruce warns about moral accountability in world regimes and discusses Britain’s failure to fulfill armament orders for Australia. He will brief Melbourne’s Defence Council on planes and material for the Royal Australian Air Force and outline remedies while stressing he won’t dictate actions.
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Britain
Australia
Bruce
Defence Council
Mebourne
Royal Austaluan Air Force
London
Brisbane Rain Gauges Track January Storms in State
Weather Bureau official notes Brisbane rainfall for January with 274 points in 24 hours. The graph records rainfall rate, showing heaviest rain between 6 pm and 7 pm on Monday. Map shading reveals rain distribution across the state due to showers.
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Geloas
Weather Bureau
Sterdy
Brsbanes
Hieht
Mondas
Fleming To Swim Goes Today For Australian Championships
Queensland sprinter Fleming leaves for Melbourne to compete in the Australian championships with Hawaii’s Kyoshi Nakaoma and K Anderson. Queensland officials, led by president Mr Carter, travel in first class and plan for an early departure to allow Fleming full training before finals. The Queensland association defends Fleming after being left out of the South Africa tour, asserting he is Australia’s top sprint contender.
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W. Fleming
Queensland
Melbourne
Hobart
Queensland Amateur Association
Cartert
Ita Hemabal
Omoerrow
Piemain
Fleming
High
Carter
Bia
Michue
Kyoshi Nakaoma
K. Anderson
Townsville
South Africa
Queensland Amateur Swimming Association
AR. McKange
Quist Masters Foot Fault In Melbourne Davis Cup Clash
Adrian Quist faced a severe foot fault test in the Australian championships as Davis Cup selector J. Clemenger ruled he rode the edge but finished with lieing colours. Quist will seek stronger doubles rivals in Friday semis while Mrs Westacott advances Queenslands banner to the women’s semi finals.
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Melbourne
Adrian Quist
J. Clemenger
Quist
Andy Postion
Budge
America
Norman Brookes
Chamon
Police raids in Manchester probe bomb outrages
Thirty detectives and ten carloads of police raided houses in Manchester last night seeking documents tied to recent bomb outrages. Thomas Edward Kelly, a tobacconist, was remanded to February 1 in Liverpool on a charge involving possession of four lent keps of potassion chlorate for unlawful purposes. Evidence indicated the kegs were not found in Kelly's possession but traces of potassium chlorate were found on bags on his premises. Kelly allegedly received the chemical from John Healy, charged in Bow Street with possession of potassium chlorate.
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London
Manchester
Thomas Edward Kelly
Liverpool
Kelly
John Healy
Bow Ta
More Good Rain Continues Across South and Inland
Unsettled stormy weather lingered over the south and central west with coastal districts, Bundaberg sugar areas receiving rain. Twenty four points fell in the city in 24 hours to 9 am with further drizzle inland. Mt Crosby and Enoggera reservoir logged notable totals. Rain is expected to continue with scattered thunderstorms, though inland totals vary. Port Curtis and Downs saw useful falls, aiding districts that had little rain since December. Top totals included Cooran 288 points, Goomer 260, Kingaroy 240, Jondaorgan 360, Taroom 347, Bybera 314, Hawkwood 383, Biggenden 341. Brisbane had its coolest day since late November with a max near 78F and humidity around 74 percent. Inland, hot conditions moderated with Tambo and Longreach reporting highs, while Thargomindah noted a later decline in consecutive century readings. Rain details on Page.
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Weather Bureau
To & Ae Hall
Lake Manchester
Mt. Crosby
Enoggera
A 8
Richardar
Downs
Moreton
Port Curtis
Brisbane
Cooran
Goomer
Kingaroy
Jondaorgan
Taroom
Bybera
Hawkwood
Biggenden
Eldsvold
Boulia
Richmond
Pentland
Prairie
Stamford
Bulgroo
Acdavale
Ade
Tambo
Longreach Thargomindah
Melbourne Cabinet Set for February Meetings
Prime Minister Lyons announced a series of Federal Cabinet meetings to be held in Melbourne on February 13 14 and possibly 15. He noted Hobart talks at the start of the month would run one or two days and could not address all outstanding matters.
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Melbourne
Mr. Lyons
Hobart
Gold Prices Steady in London Market
London January 24 bullion markets report gold remaining at £7 7s 8d per fine ounce, unchanged from yesterday. The dollar stands at 4 shillings 6 3/4 pence in sterling, and 1 pound 10 shillings for Tano, compared with yesterday’s figures.
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London
Chamberlain May Visit Japan Suggested by Tokyo Paper
Kokumin Shimbun reports growing Foreign Office interest in inviting British Prime Minister Mr. Chamberlain to visit the Far East. A Japan trip would follow his recent visits to Germany and Italy as part of potential negotiations.
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Pros Tokio
Kokumin Shimbun
Foreign Office
Mr. Chamberlain
Far East
Germany
Italy
World stock exchanges slide amid war reparations fears
Dutch Swiss and German markets weaken as neutrals dues, fears of new German measures, and Wall Street nervousness weigh on sentiment. Paris closes at day’s low while London rails hit crisis levels. Bombay remains closed amid bearish abroad.
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Wall Street
Germany
Barcelona
Parla
London Stock Exchange
Bombay Stock Exchange
Spain
Queensland Federal Member Enlists in 2/14th Light Horse
Mr. Baker, M.HLR for Griffith, joins the 2/14th Light Horse machine gun section yesterday under the enlarged milita scheme. He planned to enlist in his electorate but joined locally due to absence of Light Horse units. He must pass medical tests and joins the Australian Council of National Defence Queensland division. Parliamentary colleagues include E. J. Francis and W. A. Jolly.
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F. M. J. Baker
Griffith
Baker
Queensland
2/14th
Water Street Valley
Australian Council of National Defence
E. J. Francis
W. A. Jolly
Ripley Pines Pineapples Hit Brisbane Market
Wholesale buyers on the Brisbane market reported good supplies of Ripley Pines pineapples and other fruits. The summer crop of smooth leaf pineapples is due in mid February, with prices noted for large crates and wholesale lots.
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Brisbane
Refugee Girls Draw Lots for English Husbands
Seven English bachelors have offered marriage to unnamed girls at Zhowszyn refugee camp on the Pale German frontier. One letter pledges an English home, and forty girls have signaled acceptance, with draws for husbands likely to follow.
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Warsaw
Zhowszyn
Rescue of Cavalier survivors sparks chaos aboard tanker
In New York on January 24, 1500 people swarmed the Standard Oil tanker Esso Baytown after survivors of the Cavalier crash arrived. They fought guards to rush gangways and cabins seeking souvenirs while officials blamed Imperial Airways for safety lapses and debated American de-icing and lifebelt standards.
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Quatrolian Associated Press
New York
Standard Oil Co
Esso Baytown
Cavalier
Bermuda
Bpence
Richardson
Congress
Reynolds
Imperial Airways
Grvss
Alderson
New York ‘Times
Pan-American Airways
Thieves Attack Caretaker at Charters Towers Cyanide Plant
Two armed intruders assaulted caretaker Scotty Halcrow at the William Scott cyanide treatment works near Millchester. They smashed a gold box but found it empty after the proprietor cleaned up last Friday. Halcrow, concussed, is hospitalized. thieves fled as neighbours heard cries.
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Charters Towers
William Scott
Millchester
Scotty" Halcrow
Halcrow
Pan
Hawaa
Venus State Battery
Call
Black Jack
N. Williams
J. Dickenson
Bandy Creek
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Earle Page
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British Empire
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League of Nations
S. M. Brice
Wen
Mariposa
Mrs. Westacott
Ray Johnston
Bundaberg
Lin
Shin
Berlin
Mr. Baker
M.hlr
Light
Ripley Pines
Courier Mail Special Service
NEW York Mobs Rescue Ship
Grafton
TRTI
Adelaide
Perth
GTB
Westinghouse
Petrie Bight
Rockhampton
Mackay
Cairns
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