Army to be placed on war basis in Pacific defence drive
Canberra reports sweeping defence reforms approved by the Federal Cabinet. Australia’s defence system is reorganised on a war footing with state boundaries placed under military command abolished. Officers may transfer to a non active supplementary list on three quarter pay pending retirement, and Staff Corps officers will receive rank and pay for their positions. News from Prime Minister Lyons and New Zealand’s PM who may attend an imperial defence conference.
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Canberra
Australia
Defence
Mr. Street
Trentenant Fienerain
Lang Party Support Message Reported in Australia
A telegram from Federal Leader Mr Burtings, reported by MLC Secretary Ling Labour Party, shows support for the Lang Party in the Australian scene. Premier Gray and Attorney General Dayer Gray are cited, with leaders hopeful of unity and recognition by the New South Wales branch amid a Labour radiate push for federal election alignment.
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Chrayed
MLC
Ie Ling Labour Party
Tahane Loaier
Burtings
Queensland
Aili
Queenakand
Ldrenourer
Af Staamuriy
Dayer Gray
Grout Awetrall
Olfjawe
Curtig
Laing Pasky al Lipsie
Birapmne
Labour
Tad Heer
Wallon
Lang Party
New South Wales
Australian Labour Party
Hne
Bret Mess
Bread prices rise amid wartime cost pressures
A garbled wartime era report discusses bread being dearer due to border and tariff concerns, noting consumer impact and government advisory committees. It mentions price controls, postal welfare measures, and possible tax actions, with references to bakeries and market conditions. The text preserves named entities such as regions and agencies where readable.
Air Mission Report Delayed Amid Cabinet Talks And Plane Details
The article discusses an air mission report not ready as Cabinet discussions continue. It notes a three-mile-minute plane for a station owner, equipment mentions, recent orders, and related testing at Derby, with references to US and UK figures and planned hearings.
Flood and Wimbledon hopes clash in storm ravaged week
Torrential rains lash Brisbane area with floods forcing Mrs Westacott to abandon Wembley dreams while tennis champion Australia may yet play at Wimbledon. The deluge disrupts travel and sport plans across Gatton and Brisbane regions, with damage reported and relief efforts ongoing as families cope.
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Atoums
Barc King Downs
Moreton
Abe
Gatton
Rehan
Syrek
Yestertay
Ani
Austin Tile Barns
Seuemien
Teast
Jin Foo
Rarcatline
Cinerie Town
Madrid Rising Ended Unrest as Troops Return
March 8 report from LONDON says the Madrid uprising ended this morning. Army chiefs who revolted yesterday surrendered and the Defence Council ordered troops back to the fronts. Wireless dispatches note the rapid capitulation and stabilization of Madrid after a brief upheaval.
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London
Madrid
Befmnee Council
Munimle
Camaso
Masti
Cuenca
Nat Weis
Larson
Anton
Nagel
Chance for U S Enterprise World Fair Display Planned
A forthcoming U S enterprise exhibition will launch in America next month, sponsored by the Answelared chain of manufacturers to Australia. It will feature a display at Aura Lake and World Fair New York. Australian officials plan to invite American manufacturers to collaborate and invest, with the Commonwealth Government supporting the move at American expense.
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Sydnix
Igdimtrint
Ehterneive
Amnerien
Answelared
Australia
Auralake
Thanutachires
NSW, Chamber of Manufactives
MICR
Halli
Wil
Bwiney
Yorke
Eatline Andustries
Will Bea
Aia
Ann
Wiready
Aus
Train Struck By Lightning At Wedding Scene
Eyewitness reports describe a train strike during a wedding event on Ridge Street near a boat and depot. The shock caused injuries and the crowd observed burning debris as responders secured the scene and transported victims.
Towers Selection Favours A Jones in electorate contest
Arthur Jones a former member of the Labour movement is tipped for selection for the Burke electorate. He is linked to the Victorian Arbeiter Union and held a long public service role prior to abolition. Seventeen years of military service and local ties to Burke feature in the speculation around his candidacy.
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Arthur Jones
Vasgiauilve
Burke
Ela
Jomen
Oetigin
Mir Aren
Wellington
Letoaiedd
Beara
Severn Chariere Towers
Insurance Still Two Die In Dividing Surf Cabinet
Two men were swept from rocks off Terrigal while holidaying with companions. One, Misa Phillimore of Dalley Street, Narenburn, and Arthur Lowly Thiele of Kenthurst, drowned after a large wave struck the group. Rest of party escaped. Investigations ongoing.
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Sypnex
Weanesaay
Misa
Esa Phillimore
Dalley Street
Narenburn
Arthur
Thiele
Kenthurst
Terrigal
Randoe
Alton
Mbsnil
National insurance debate stalls in Australian cabinet
At the Federal Cabinet meeting the discussion on national insurance was prolonged for hours and shifted to a new topic after sharp exchanges. Arguments centered on funding through contributions and reductions in medical benefits, with leaders like Sir Earle Page and Mr Menzies weighing the removal of pensions against a broader insurance scheme. The plan’s timing faced delays, with two years seen as needed for full implementation amid differing party positions.
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Livonia
Whienner
Lawt
Country Party
Sir Karte Prue
Webhle
Menzies
U.ap
Arnemes
Burt
Gabrier
Commonwealth
Clark Gable May Marry Carole Lombard After Divorce
The report notes Mrs. Clark Gable, wife of the film star, was granted a divorce on grounds of desertion. The couple’s joint property and timing of any remarriage are discussed, with December references and court involvement cited as context.
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Clark Gable
Carole Lombard
Clack Gable
Wastinton
Iniarlage
Vance Cout
Wehuen
Staitary
Gable Timate
Mr. Dash Bound for Colombo Entaact a Gu
The fragment mentions Mr Dash bound for Colombo and a planned event next Tuesday night at a health site in Colombo. It references Mrs Dash and Miss Doro and a person named Dagny and Teaver t hhe Orlow, with a note about a monthly allowance of $14. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable portions.
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MR. Dash
Colombo
Dagny
Mrs Dash
Doro
Dash
Teaver
Dune
Niance
Japan Can Buy Munitions Says Army Has No Difficulty
TOKIO March statement replying to questions in the Diet. The War Minister said the army had no difficulty in buying munitions.
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Japan
Tudtensan Tokio
March
Ateoad
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Wid
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Ig Peypostiie
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Lang Man
Canmeira
Maneley
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Hula
Gandrerila
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Chance For U.S. Enterprise
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Mr. Lyons
Iruranice Comuniashuts
Trough
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Gnesi
Echenie
Decaune
Earle Page
Earle Page Doagreed With All Mouventibu. Theres Anneralfeghny
Arrzone
Arrgone
Airgone
Airsone
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