General coal strike declared across the Commonwealth
The Miners Federation directs a general strike starting Friday after mass meetings. NSW mines working Saturdays may be spared until Monday. Queensland workers may have a say. Coal reserves in Brisbane area sufficient for five to six weeks, with rationing possible if the strike extends. Union leaders and government officials discuss arbitration and potential negotiations, while 32,000 miners face stoppage across the Commonwealth.
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Miners’ Federation
New South Wales
Queensland Colliery Employees’ Union
Phillipa
Brisbane
Engineers Sydney
Wonis
Commonwealth Counsel
Amalgamated Engineering Lnion
J. Cran
Federated Engine-drivers
Viteman’s Association
Ay Pinkerton
New ‘Wales
Queensland union split shocks members and leaders
The Queens nd Colliery Hamployees Union faced a surprise split as members questioned leadership and expressed views on a Charntle motion. Mr Phillips said a decision had been withheld to allow input, with 00 members reported and most in the Ipmeich and West Norean districts.
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Queens Nd
Hamployees Union
Phillipa
Phillips
Gucenn
Ths
Ua Sirejni
Ahom
Ipmeich
West Norean
Curtin Regret Acknowledged Amid Parliament Adjourning
In Sydney on Tuesday Prime Minister Curtin faced a tense session as the Senate debated his policy and admission stance. The Prime Minister refused a resignation pitch, while opposition members pressed for action. The crisis within the Australian Parliament led to a adjournment for further consideration.
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Curtin
Sydney
Mineye
Deviatin
Vale
Alcatralia
Coil
Sydney faces coal shortages for weeks at least
Officials warn of a potential six week coal supply gap in Sydney and Brisbane as shipping strikes and fuel constraints disrupt coastal freight. Brisbane gas reserves are enough for about five to six weeks, with authorities hopeful no drastic action is needed.
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Tumday
Geneva
Wanneer
Ligin Hoo, Ltd
Tindale
Dail Taalight
Vnal Ms Company
Nike
Nat
Tecning Shipping J Company
Sill Yeaterany
Walla
Brisbane
Boush Brisbane Gan and Light Co
Raasonavie
Macky
Oat
Uantite
Wallaby’s dramatic flight terrifies Coff’s Harbour
A wallaby darted through Trem scrub country near Coff's Harbour aerodrome and into the town pursued by dogs. It leaped into a store window, injured but alive, and was finally cornered at a baker’s yard before being released. The incident may cost £2 for window damage.
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Opps Harbour
Coff's Harbour
Thane
Fred
Sudeten German Autonomy Clashes Over Czech Pact
London dispatch reports Prague easing tensions by offering near full autonomy to Sudeten Germans while preserving a democratic Czech central government. The plan includes regional autonomy, full legal status, and equal Germany status, but resists complete separation, signaling high-stakes talks before the Nuremberg Congress.
British moves with Creche and mission on German talks
The Prague Times correspondent notes Britain’s proposals announced at Creche and British mission meetings, then with the Sudeten Germans, aiming to disclose details later. It cites the Budeten German departure hindering talks with President Beneš and references Carlsbad demands for full equality for Czechs and Germans and recognition of the Sudeten Germans.
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T Ie
Henkin
Ot Eger
Cxerho
Slovakia
Benes
Rte
Jane Eheagie
Raple
Uy Carlsbad Lemands
Prague
Fragmented World War II Rhetoric and Diplomatic Shifts
Fragmentary OCR outlines wartime political pressures and shifts in leadership, noting Nazi actions and responses. It references Great Britain, Germany, Hitler, and figures like Anthon-Gwat- Aun, plus mentions Nuremberg speeches in a context of conciliatory rhetoric amid strategic divergence.
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Beren Gel Risio
Jerr Hitler
Anhton-Gwat- Aun
Ruheimat Rieti
Hitler
Nuremburg
Precautions on Frontiers in Wartime Report
The official Press Bureau in Ber opera notes military tension and France's actions near the Mainz line. It asserts Germany's plans and warns of defensive measures while describing a broader stance against aggression. The piece references nervous frontiers and the need to guard borders amid ongoing hostilities.
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Fae
France
Praseen
Trenty
Tacitermany
Aciera
Germany
Aétenalye
Agate
Mainz
Wales
Menaier
Kerr Hitler
Aggresson
National Day of Prayer for World Peace in Australia
Churches across Australia plan a national day of prayer for world peace next Sunday. Prime Minister Lyons announced the day after meeting with church leaders in Canberra. Local denominations will conduct services in their own formats with calls for peace.
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Australia
Mr. Lyons
Canberra
Lyons
Acaralls
Hitler's National Socialists vow strong Ostmark return to Reich
The September keynote at the National Socialist Centre proclaimed Austria’s return to the Reich as a major task. Hitler hailed a united Germany with Ostmark restoration, economic mobilization, and self-sufficiency ahead of 1938, while denouncing foreign blockades and emphasizing agricultural and industrial recovery.
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Nuremberg
National Sociall Party
Arla
Manewa
Austria
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Adout Waatier
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Mieniaie
Reich
Return of
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Germany
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Ostimark
de Fuchior
Franco
Pranco
Vie
Sggan
Party Congress of
Greater Germany
Tragic Redcliffe boat overturn leaves one dead
A Redcliffe boat overturned off Queen’s Beach during a calm afternoon. David Reed, 58, formerly from Paddington, died in the incident. Two others, A J McKenzie and Colin Atkinson, aged 27, survived after a heroic 300 yard seas effort by rescuers Ellaslaigh Nixon-Smith and A Hurcombe who battled wind and waves in a flat bottom dinghy.
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Redclitts
David Reed
Baker
Paddington
A. J. McKenzie
Queen’ Beach
Redclutte
Colin Atkinson
Ellaslaigh Nixon-Smith
A. Hurcombe
Nidon
Mileen
Averiooe
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Pepo Bay
Atkinson
Alan Ssealdet
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McKenzie
Reed
Ken
Sutton
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Thor
Repth
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Hiem
Briabane
Che
England
Department of
Agr Vinapm
Kawalas
Galion College
Stresk
Ardeilite Bowling Club
Melbourne arrest in payroll hold up case
Detectives questioned a man in Melbourne after the payroll hold up and the murder of William Sherry, 47, director. He was moved to the Criminal Investigation Branch on Rneseti Street and charged with murder. The suspect remained in custody awaiting further process and a city court appearance.
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Melbourne
Durder
Willian
Herry
Dewa
Rneseti Street
Wallace
Robbery Clue Quest Near Cloncurry
Detectives investigating a £1008 robbery near Cloncurry pursued clues along the Townsville to Mount Isa line. Senior- Sergeant D. Monhony and Detective-Sergeant Lloyd traced the route to Cloncurry then headed back, gathering information to locate where the robbery occurred.
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Cloncuury
D. Momhony
Lloyd
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