Africans in Britain abandon motor voyage back to homeland
A cable from London reports 70 drivers, frustrated by failed transport, plan to return to South Africa. The Automobile Association offered route help, while officials warn against solo travel across the Sahara and tropical belts. The saga recalls Bouwer’s 1926 record drive from Cape Town toward Brazil and Nairobi and notes the perilous journey and endurance of the adventurers.
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Great Britain
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Tee Landon
Dun ‘Top
Peealla
Beith
Bouwer
Cape
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Briath
Bripland
Bryce
Africa
Liedom
Homer
Sahara
Amy
Nairobi
Tomorrow's Big Ditch and Panama's Strategic Role
United States engineers before World War II viewed the Panama Canal as too small for future needs. Congress appropriated funds to widen or replace passages. Modern war and the atomic bomb shifted plans for this key artery of trade and defense. Luiz C. Noli outlines postwar and present-day Panama security planning.
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United States
Panama Canal
America
Atlantic
Pacific
Congress
Luiz C. Noli
Associated Prose
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Nery
Sincure
Ad Gelerice
Hannet
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Major Changes Planned for Panama Canal Expansion
The article outlines a 1939 congressionally authorized plan to enlarge the Panama Canal for greater capacity and security. It details envisioned extra locks on the Atlantic and Pacific sides, funding, and anticipated timelines, noting wartime context and ongoing debates on feasibility and routes.
Republican Forces Enter Spain Under Cover in Madrid
Republican army officers were arrested in Barcelona on October 19 while clandestine workers operated across Spain. The Daily Telegraph correspondent in Madrid notes infiltrators posed as Republicans, aiding underground networks and smuggling elements from France into Spain.
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London
AAP
Wentys
Alipna
Ommiee
Mmeludine
Republican Army
Barcelona
Wey
Spain
Daily Telegraph
Madrid
Nirgariaation
Australian wool fashions with velour and brushed textures
Australian textile writers describe the autumn winter collection featuring smooth velvety woollens from French mills, brushed surfaces, and brash pile cloths. The line emphasizes soft draping, roomy bodices, and evening gowns with velvet, fur accents, and quilted velour trims, highlighting tailored coats and versatile home wear.
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Australia
Prance
Weallers
Paris
Sahion
Alma
Elle
Ant
Lenis
Matyneux
Hanesome
Decline of the British coal industry discussed
The article outlines factors behind the downturn in British coal mining, citing economic pressures, competition, and shifts in energy policy as causes. It notes industry challenges and reviews proposed responses and future prospects for workers and regions dependent on coal.
British Coal and Industry Decline Reflected in Inquest
The article surveys British coal production, labor unrest, and government controls amid aging industry. It notes a 306 ton per worker output, compares to prewar levels, and discusses wages, exports, and potential nationalization as a remedy. It cites figures on future production and a shift toward state oversight, with tangential notes on forest fire fighting plans.
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Rotary
North Queens
Sorsettung
Somsettung
Din Tober Mave
Grafton
Mew
Memonam
Thia
Wales
Inés
Bolain
Argentina
France
Obituary: George A. Catwhelam Dies in Brisbane at 75
Brisbane obituary notes the death of George A. Catwhelam aged 75 in Brisbane. A 20 year veteran of public service, he served as Under-Secretary of Justice and retired in 1997.
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Germany Thinks With Their Stomachs Amid War Recall
The report notes British observers finding German mood shaped by shortages and propaganda. Germans allegedly favor a clear reconstruction plan and view postwar recovery through shared hardship, with rumors suggesting Britain aims to cripple German industry while securing resources.
Fish Boards Plan to Supply German Ruhr Wartime
Fragmentary text describes a plan involving Germany and the Ruhr region during wartime. Mentions export controls and strategic supply actions. Several unreadable fragments reference management and logistics. The readable portions hint at wartime trade and economic maneuvers affecting Germany.
Control of Forest Grazing Protest Likely in Victoria
A report to the Royal Commission in Vittoria Tespert outlines licensed grazing access issues in forest areas. It cites 39 percent of forests as troubled, with 17 grazier occupancies and 34 licenses cancelled. The analysis shows high rates of grazing-related forest losses across 110,400 acres, noting Victoria’s worst four-year period for grazing impacts in recent history.
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Royal Commission
Vittoria
Gippaland
Victoria
Declining Forest Harvests Feature In 1944 45 Wood Output
The chairman of the Queensland Timber Stabilisation board reports a declining timber harvest scene across varieties except cabinet woods hardwoode and Cypress with totals for 1944-45 around 192 743 and 189 44 000 units. Declines are strongest in Hoop pine and Kauri pine, while virgin Hoop stands are expected to be exhausted soon. An Australian invention claims to cut field survey time by 80 percent, aiding forestry work. The plywood industry shows modest output versus capacity, with US production rising substantially in the 1920s and 30s to meet growing demand.
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Queensland
Crowe
Hoop Apt
Méihoc
Com
Malvern
Victoria
Teip Cette
USA
Moodie
White House social season begins with diplomatic receptions
The White House plans a formal social schedule after years of informality. Diplomatic Corps dinners start November 38 with December 3 events, followed by a February 18 reception. A judiciary reception is set for December 10, and a January 7 diplomatic dinner precedes a week of government official receptions. Kenneth Steklar is honored at a January 38 event while a Navy function and Speaker Rem meet in February.
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Washington
White House
Emimae
Ngreswanal
Hitenon
Truman
Judiciary
United States
Beale
Kenneth Stekellar
Mer
Arvor Navy
Finvse Spesker Rem
Chinese Navy Personnel Trained In Coastal Cavern Work
A report notes Chinese naval personnel trained in a cavern complex near Beitai to practice underwater tasks. The exercise includes breaching, signaling, and rescue drills with mock equipment and surface support teams coordinating fromBeitai.
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Queensland Groceries Limited
GPS Suezing
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Luis Cnol
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Neeg
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Pert Beg
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FRESE
American Magazine Review
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Supply Sermant
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Mark OF the
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Mrs. Parkington
Ireon
Star Theatre
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Margaret Vyner
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ALL Souls’ School
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