Duke of Kent named Governor General of Australia
London announces the Duke of Kent will serve as Governor General of Australia, succeeding Lord Gowrie. He will assume duties in November 1939 with the Duchess, their children, and may stay two to three years. A reception marks their first engagement, while New Zealand centenary plans spark possible royal visits.
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Duchess of Gloucester
Duchess of Kent
New Zealand
Duke of Kent
Australia
Admirably Qualified Governor General Pick Voted Best
A Daily Mail leader states no more popular Governor-General could be found. The nominee’s June and thorough state affairs experience qualifies him to be the King's direct representative. The piece notes the Duke of Kent's Australian appointment was not discussed at the Imperial Conference and flags ongoing consultations between Britain and the Commonwealth on future royal appointments.
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Daily Mail
Duke of Kents
Australia
Royalty and Dominion Roles Mentioned in Commonwealth View
The article discusses royal appointments and honors across Canada and Australia. It notes a charming duchess as a helpmate and a duke’s training shaping an administrator. It mentions a controversial firing corollary to a royal visit to Canada and South Africa.
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Tays
Caned
South Africa
Canada
Bostow
Australia
Duke and Duchess of Kent Admired for Public Courtesy
The Duke and Duchess of Kent are praised for their charm and understanding of the public. The Duke’s travels and firsthand knowledge of working people in Britain are cited as strengthening their influence and fit for royal duties.
King’s accession aids Duke of Kent appointment for Australia
The Times reports the King's accession to the Australian Government request for the Duke of Kent’s appointment implies sacrifice by the King as the Duke takes on duties, while the Duchess’ charm and the Duke’s geniality promise popularity. The Duke will meet Australians with leisure and greater access, aiding welfare and sport interests.
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Times
Duke of Kent
Duke of Gloucester
Austria
Austra- Lars
Duchess of England Shines in Fashion and Arts
The Duchess, a key figure in England's fashion scene, is noted for bold styles at high society events. She also showcases talent in watercolor, with a study of a woman's head displayed at the Women Artists' Exhibition in July.
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England
Ford
West End
New Zealand Premier Comments on Reval Appointment Likelihood
In Ragtor October 26 Prime Minister M J Savage answered a question about appointing a Reval personage to a New ae post. He indicated uncertainty about the likelihood of such an appointment.
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Ragtor
M. J. Savage
Royal Couple to Tour Australia During Governor General Term
Australia expects the Duke and Duchess of Kent to travel widely during their stay in the Commonwealth. The duke begins his term in November and is believed to serve at least three years. Officials plan modernising ceremonies and entertainment tied to the Governor General's office.
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Canberra
Australia
Duke of Kent
Duchess of Kent
Commonwealth
Royal entertaining plans for government houses abroad
Government will require heavy expenditure to provide suitable Royal entertaining spaces in Canberra. A Government House may be bought or leased in Melbourne for the Royal party, with special arrangements in each state capital for their residence during visits. A special federal session next year will enable both houses to welcome them.
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Canberra
Melbourne
Duke of Kent Chosen as Governor General of Australia
The Duke of Kent will be appointed Governor General of Australia succeeding Lord Gowrie who resigns in 1939. King George VI has approved the appointment and the royal visit will include the Duke and Duchess of Kent to strengthen ties between Australia and Great Britain. The PM, Mr J A Lyons, announced the move and noted memories of prior royal visits.
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J. A Lyons
Lord Gowrie
Commonwealth of Australia
Australia
Duke
Duchess of Kent
Great Britain
de Aoe Rae
Screen Star Lyle Talbot Rescues Guest From Beverly Hills Fire
Beverly Hills fire destroys a 50,000 dollar home as actor Lyle Talbot saves Franklin Parker from a burning bedroom. Talbot carries the unconscious man to a ledge before firemen reach them and then leaps to the ground when escape is blocked. Both men suffer critical burns and are hospitalized.
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Beverley Hills
Oct
Lyle Talbot
Hero
Franklin
Talbot
Parker
Germany Plans Wide Trade Drive From Berlin
Germany gears up for a major export push across southeast Europe England and America. Marshal ing and Dr Funk hold daily talks with business experts as Doctor Brinkmann leads a delegation to the United States to explore Anglo American trade benefits for Germany while the Reichsbank develops an international monetary compensation scheme.
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Germany
Europe
England
America
Marshaling
Dr. Funk
Daily Telegraph
Brinkmann
Ministry of Economics
Reichsbank
Relief Fund Reaches 225000 for Czechoslovakia Aid
Lord Mayor Sir Harry Twyford said the relief fund for Czech distress has reached £225,000. Tomorrow Sir Ronald Maclesy, longtime British Minister in Prague, travels to Czechoslovakia to administer the fund on behalf of the Lord Mayor.
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London
Harry Twyford
Czechoslovakia
Ronald Maclesy
Prague
International finance bureau eyed in Vienna as bonds rise
The system aims to aid south east European economic relations with an international central finance bureau to be set up in Vienna. A new bond issue of 21 million pounds follows a heavy subscription to the 80 million Treasury issue, bringing the total to 155,060,100.
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South-East Europe
Vienna
Pwner
Treasury
Bradman backs longer tours and more players for tests
The Australian cricket team arrived in Perth aboard the Orontes. Bradman avoided a firm stance on adding players overseas but cited tour strain and player fatigue as justification for more rest and depth. He supported Tests with definite results and rejected the phrase limitless Tests.
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Orontes
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Jeanes
Westealan Cricket Club
Tat
Appreciation of Lord Gowrie Ends Long Australian Service
The government and people of the Commonwealth express regret as Lord Gowrie departs after years as Governor of South Australia and New South Wales and as Governor General. His ability and cooperation have aided the Commonwealth Government, and he and Lady Gowrie have become dearly beloved.
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Commonwealth of Australia
Lord Gowrie
Australia
South Australia
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Lady Gowrie
Australians Known for Courtesy and Readiness to Help
Australians display consistent courtesy and willingness to assist charitable causes, reflecting a national spirit. The note cites generous acts and community support as defining traits of the public.
Germany seeks Central Africa foothold in mandate zones
An Associated Press analysis says Berlin aims to keep the African islands and extend mobilisation beyond the mandate. German hopes include a central African swathe and a future reoccupation of substantial areas. British circles dismiss scare mongering while awaiting German demands likely affecting Portugal and France.
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Japan
Germany
Africa
London
Portugal
France
South West Africa Defences Discussed by Hertz and Conradie
General Hertz held a long meeting with Mr Conradie administrator of South-West Africa to review defences and counter Naz propaganda. Conradie noted Unionist perturbation over Germany's confident stance. Hertzog then met Colonel Hanman Unionist leader backing fusion with South Africa.
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Hertz
Conradie
South-West Africa
South- West
Germany
Hertzog
Hanman
South Africa
Question of the Hour: colonies return dominates Anglo German issue
Berlin correspondent Dr Halfeld cites W M Hughes denying a return to New Guinea as revealing no Versailles lessons learned. He contrasts Hughes with Viscount Halifax, saying revision must not be a deal, and that the problem hinges on equal rights, ending lies about German administration.
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Daily Telegraph
Berlin
Halfeld
Hamburger Fremdenblatt
W. M. Hughes
New Guinea
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Versailles
Viscount Halifax
Germany
Pirow Arrives in Lisbon for Colonial Talks
South African Defense Minister Mr Pirow landed in Lisbon from Marseilles to discuss colonies with Portugal. He plans to visit Berlin to speak with Hitler and then go to London to report back the outcomes.
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Pirow
Marseilles
Portugal
Berlin
Hitler
London
Defence loan debate as trade cycle shifts impact funding
The Financial Times argues the Australian defence loan should not face undue difficulty to float. With a growing trade deficit and possible crop failure in some States, uncertainty presses Finance. If export prices rise stalls, the government may need higher borrowing or fewer defence plans unless tax rises are approved.
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Financial Times
Syrons
Why the secrecy in defence plan sparks questions
Adelaide October 26 Premier Mr R L Butler questions if the Commonwealth truly knows its defence policy and why secrecy surrounds it. He cites Sydney Defence speech by Attorney General Mr Menzies and critiques Minister Mr Thorby for shouldering too much responsibility alone.
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Commonwealth
R. L. Butler
Sydney
Menzies
Thorby
Australian Lionel East among 40 freed from Franco prisons
An Australian, Lionel East, freed from Franco prisons in Spain arrived in London. A machine gunner captured near Gandesa in April, he endured eight days without food after being taken prisoner by insurgents, who killed his comrade but missed East.
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Lionel East
Spain
Gandesa
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Government to open public air disaster inquiry led by independent panel
Mr. Thorby orders an immediate inquiry into the disaster with the Air Accidents Investigation Committee. The panel would be independent of government, able to summon witnesses including ministers, and would publicly examine all factors with power to expand into further investigation if needed. Details from civil aviation on Lorenz beacons unclear.
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Air Accidents Investigation Committee
M Court
Commonwealth
Delays in Australian ultra short wave beacon tests discussed
Minister Thorby defended the delay in beacon tests at Australia’s main airports noting two main causes: building and power supply delays due to defence needs and technical issues with untried principles. He said inquiries into speeding up testing were urgent and that handover tests would start in two weeks followed by air tests.
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Sheehan
Lab
N.S.W
House of Representatives
Australia
Department of the Interior
Public Sittings Set for Friday on Air Crash Inquiry
Mr. Thorby announced a formal meeting of the Air Accidents Investigation Committee, with public sittings to begin Friday at Commonwealth offices in Melbourne. Independent counsel will represent Civil Aviation Board, and Australian National Airways may be represented. a large counsel contingent is expected as victims’ relatives and insurers may brief.
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Melbourne
F. B. Gamble
Commonwealth Crown
Civil Aviation Board
Gamble
Aviation Board
Australian National Airways
Air Company
Air Accidents Investigation Committee
T. Murdoch
E. Harrison
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T L. Mannix
Thorby
Australian Air Disaster Tickets and Passengers Report
Australian National Airways reported only one ticket cancellation today. The Kurana from Launceston and Hobart carried 18 passengers while the Lepena and the Pengana bound for Sydney carried additional loads. Police burned the wreckage on a pyre at the crash site amid ongoing identification of victims and a large police briefing.
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Australian National Airways
Launceston
Hobart
Sydney
Ansett Airways
European appeasement arms pact and colonial settlement
A writer outlines an arms pact as part of a general understanding to meet German expansion demands with France likely to join. The piece notes a Ministry of Supply is unlikely due to faster than expected rearmament, but defence organisation should be strengthened and broadened.
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France
Ministry of Supply
Organisation of Defence
Prague War Ministry reports downed observation plane
Prague reports Hi planes shot down an observation plane over the Slovak village of Bods. pilot wounded, plane crashed eight miles inside the Czech frontier. The Daily Telegraph notes rising persecution of Jews and Czech minorities in German-occupied areas, with many Jewish shops shut.
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War Ministry
Bods
Daily Telegraph
Zateer
Czech Republic
Thas
British Views for American People Broadcast
British Official Wireless Halifax will broadcast to the United States on current affairs in the early hours of Thursday morning. Earlier tomorrow the speech by Mr. Lloyd George on the international situation from the London meeting will be relayed for broadcast in the United States.
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Halifax
United States
Lloyd George
London
Violence and persecution reported in postwar Czech territories
The account describes Dr. Benes, General Sirovy and M. Stalin appearing mournful as Czech and German democrats and priests suffer ill treatment. An archipiscopal notary is beaten and hospitalized, Jews in Slovakia plundered, and hundreds are left to die in a harsh land due to cold and hunger.
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Sirovy
M. Stalin
Slovakia
Nho Man's Land
Ribbentrop to Visit Rome on Poland and Hungary Issue
Germany seeks settlement on Poland and Hungary as Von Ribbentrop set to travel to Rome on October 26 to confer with Italian officials about the crisis.
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Herr von Ribbentrop
Rome
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Ghastly fires in Cannon City as Japanese advance
Fires rage across Cannon City with Chinese refugees seeking escape from flames. Japanese forces occupy parts of the city while Chiang Kai-shek reportedly withdraws to preserve forces for a western Hunan battle. Concessions in Canton struggle to aid refugees as gates close under guard.
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Distress in British City as Snowbound Desperate Seek Aid
Four families camp on a journalist’s doorstep while a dying man crawls from a window and dies before aid arrives. British bluejackets patrol distressed areas to provide relief. Today's press conference took place in a room with explosive devices in the fireplace ready to blow the building.
Tokyo Celebrates News from Hankow with Lantern Processions
Newsboys ring bells in the streets of Tokio as Hankow news spreads. Citizens sing in streetcars and bars and cafes join in Vais, while officials warn optimism and call for readiness for more sacrifices. Naval HQ revise that Sandpiper bombing was accidental based on British intel misleading Japanese command.
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Hankow
Naval Headquarters
Japanese Chinese Agree on Stone Zone in Hankow Concessions
In London on October 25 it was reported that Japanese and Chinese authorities agreed to establish a stone zone in Hankow. The area would cover the French and former British, Russian and German concessions and part of the Chinese town with most arrangements completed.
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London
Stone
Hankow
Federal Cabinet may see limited early reconstruction in Australia
Canberra reports the United Australia Party shows support for Minister Lyons after a loyalty gesture at a party meeting. A no confidence motion by Labour prompted the adjournment, with Hawker's death announced. While Lyons appears secure, a restricted cabinet reshuffle is expected, not a sweeping overhaul.
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UAP
Price
U.A.P
South Australia
J. Curtin
C A
Hawkers
Thorby
Defence Department
Menzies
Earle Page
Mr. Lyons
Mr Curtin's Motion Criticizes Government Statement
Mr Curtin condemned last week's conference saying outraged public opinion would sweep the present government from office in the event. The remark frames a sharp political clash and signals growing public pressure ahead of upcoming decisions.
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Japanese regret over Sandpiper bombing and Hankow stance
In Tokyo the British ambassador reported a Japanese government expression of regret for the Sandpiper bombing by Japanese planes at Changsha. A Japanese vice minister pledged immediate inquiry and the Hankow occupation proceeds with no resistance as Mussolini’s council signals solidarity with Japan and Libya's new status plans.
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Robert Craigie
Changsha
Alsn
Rome
Grand Council
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Mussolini
Japan
Ple
Libya
Germany shows front line strength ahead of Munich talks
The National Zeitung reports Germany’s front line strength will reach 6000 in 1040-41 as Britain and France are limited to about 3000 each, with Germany boasting 750 air bases versus 260 for Britain and 250 for France. The Daily Telegraph Berlin correspondent says the piece aims to warn Britain and France that overtaking is futile and will impress the public.
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Munich
Marshhal Goering
National Zeitung
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Daily Telegraph
Actress Recovers After Dog Leash Entanglement
Actress Margaret Bannerman recovers after being found in a country lane with severe head injuries. She says while walking her Great Dane and an Alsatian, the dogs became entangled in the leashes, causing her to fall and be dragged for some distance.
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London
Margaret Bannerman
Preliminary Motion Marks House No Confidence Debate
A prelude to a no confidence motion in the House of Representatives cites leadership failures on urgent national issues. The debated topic centers on government leadership as a weeklong discussion unfolds amid the air accident aftermath.
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