War Looms as Britain and Australia Brace for War
Canberra May 6 The threat of war grows as the Cabinet and ministers press for ready defence plans. Prime Minister Menzies and Parliament debate Australia's role, with Curtin stressing support for Britain and a potential military stand if required.
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Ofeteee
Mettien
Simaton
Italy
Hitler
Willine
Slemaies
Australia
Mr Curting
Europe
Curtin
Italy Faces Severe Economic Straits Amid War Spending
A Canberra issued statement outlines Italy's worsening budget deficit and debt from 1928 to 1939, with war costs, Libyan and Albanian ventures, and extraordinary expenditures. It notes wage and price controls, imports restrictions, and a shift toward state trading companies to marshal scarce foreign exchange. Germany's rivalry compounds Italy's pressure as trade suffers and foreign credit shifts.
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Department of External Affairs
Canberra
Losas
Burk
Italy
Mace
Propia
Italy’s trade policy amid persistent balance of payments strain
Italy continues to run a heavy balance of payments deficit due to imports and remittances from Italians abroad. Government aims at stabilizing external payments by encouraging exports and limiting foreign payments while maintaining armament material imports. The Finance Ministry advocates dual fiscal aid and protectionist measures to reduce deficits, even as industrial and military needs drive import costs and foreign exchange pressures.
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Thaon di Revel
Germany
Italy
Europe
Hie Eauiaatea
Albania
I Munt
War Ministry
Ministry of Marine
Ministry of Air
Gtat
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Exchange Institute
Balkans
Feu
Ferry complaints stir Innisfail council session
At Innisfail on August 2 a heated council discussion followed reports by engineer Mr. Tresberg and chairman Mr. Page on ferry operations. Residents claimed horses and vehicles were endangered by swimming near the ferry approach and petitioned for charges to end. The council postponed action, awaiting written complaints and further petitions before deciding whether to restrict swimming or raise ferry fees.
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DOMOM
Innisfail
Jobueters
Tatate Fe
CB. Tresberg
Ch. & KK
Hornen
Serosa
Enginisr Tomas
J. ¥. Breine
Harges
Clark
Mmadi
Unclear fragment notes a wife of a Mr E Stu
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Death notices recall Elizabeth Bayes and family ties
The Brisbane obituary reports the death of Mrs Elizabeth Bayes on Saturday, detailing her long life linked to George Bayes and a career as a mining engineer’s wife across North and South Queensland. It notes her marriage in Gympie, residence in Croydon and other towns, and that she passed in Brisbane with surviving relatives including A G Boyns, G Boyns, Ivan Butterworth, and Milly Boyns. The piece also mentions John G Born, a WWI casualty, and states the funeral occurred in Brisbane yesterday afternoon.
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Elizabeth Bayes
George Bayes
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South Queensland
Gympie
Croydon
Finnsleigh
Hodgkinson
Cairne
Brishans
Pioneer Mrs Jane Hastie Remembered In Mareeba Obituary
Mrs Jane Hastie a longtime Mareeba resident died aged 84 after a long illness. Born in England she arrived in Australia with her husband early settler work and public building roles in Cairns Mareeba and other towns. Survived by five sons William Balch Arthur Walter and Harry and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family cradle and community praise her life and service in the district.
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Maby
Tolga
Bastie
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Har Tate
JHA
Brisbane
Hastie
Sapitel
Tyewich
Stir
Cairns
McKenzie Sather
Mareeha School of Arts
Mommaien
Mulgrave
A. K. Lawnon
Tom Mastic
Grafton
New Huth
Wales
Mareehé
Gong
Wiliam
Balch
Arthur
Walter
Harry
South Wales
Australian tennis team rally ahead of Philadelphia trip
The Australian manager declines to discuss substitutions and states aims for matches with Riggs Parkar Mako and Poo Libly Hoot. Bromwich to recover quickly, Perry to join for lunch Tuesday, and a confident plan to win the doubles despite a fragile form. The report notes a fiery service break and fumbled returns in a recent match, with ongoing preparations and travel set for tomorrow.
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HL Hopamar
Mbdstitaboe
Kmakuljeric
Punt
Riggs
Parkar
Mako
Poo
Bromwich
Philadelphia
Fred Perry
Qalar
Mediocre tennis leaves Australia in Davis Cup chase
The match reports a series of service breaks and deuce battles as Bromwich and Mitic exchange sets with fluctuating leads. Bromwich loses a set point but wins the final set, sending Australia toward the Davis Cup challenge round for the fourteenth time, while Mitic and Kukoljevic offer brief resistance in an otherwise uneven contest.
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Quist
Totral
Kulul- Jevied
Kukoljevic
Mitic
Bromwich
Tugosky
Myen
Mide
Mitie
Snally
Punnec Criticised Over Substituting Players
New York officials argue Punnec sought to replace players to avoid lowering his world ranking should he lose to Quit. Punnec states the team planned to field Klimljevic and Palada in final matches to protect a grass court rating, explaining the decisive move to keep a strong standing.
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New York
Ataioa
Jugoalav
Kuxalevica
Puncec
Costimg
Klimljevic
Palada
Kulguljevic
Shabby Display Sparks Debate On World Ranking
A Philadelphia style sports note criticizes a display in a match as revealing frustration over the world number one ranking. The piece comments on the event and the potential impact on rankings, referencing the Wightman Cup.
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Boston “Transcript
Unclear OCR Text Seeks Clarity on Names and Dates
Fragmented OCR sample lacks coherent events or identifiable entities. The line appears to reference names, places, and numbers without forming a readable news item or clear action. No verifiable people, organizations, or dates emerge to summarize meaningfully.
Brisbane Pelot Recalled to BAP
Brisbane Pelot is recalled to the Bureau of Allied Personnel after a prior assignment, with notes indicating a routine return to duties and reassignment pending formal orders.
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Brisbane Pelot
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