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Wells
Dar Xing
Cnpeesian
Barra Times
Cepberts
Pederal Capital Press OF Australia Ltd
Canberra
Pact talk and moves amid war fears in Tokyo and Moscow
Moscow states Molotov met in Tokyo and Berlin to discuss the pact with Germany. Observers say the Sino Russian pact may allow Japan to withdraw from Manchuria while guerrilla actions could affect North China and inner Mongolia.
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Moscow
M. Molotov
Mateushine
MM. Maakt
Iay
Herr von Schre
Berlin
Soviet Manchukuo Pact Influences Chungking Views
In Chungking informed circles fear the Soviet recognition of Manchukuo may shape China's protest to Japan but they doubt the treaty will lessen Soviet aid. The Wen Wei Po column argues the pact yields no real gain for China yet eases tensions with Western powers. Japanese papers welcome the pact as strengthening the tripartite alignment.
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Chungking
China
Japan
Saing Pao
United States
Greek fear grows after Attiki hospital ship attack
Athens correspondent to The Times reports fear and resentment in Greece following the Attiki hospital ship attack in which 28 people died. German bombers raided Sarajevo with claimed direct hits on troops, prompting panic as survivors fled into the sea.
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London
Greecs
Tees
Attiki
Athens
the Times
Sthey
Sarajevo
Zeacy
Port Kem Encampment Reported In Aide Memoire
A fragment notes a military inspection at Port Kem Serbiah with Governor’s envoy and officers including Captain Neti and Bracegirdle present. The message mentions Lord Gowrie attendance and a subsequent march toward Bydnay with troops gathered for the encampment.
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Barto
Lord Gowrie
Neti Counter
Bracegirdle
Port Kem- Serbiah
Call for Full War Effort in Europe and Africa
A 1641 call urges Australia and the British Empire to oil the home front and sustain Allied forces in Europe, the Balkans and North Africa. It stresses mobilization, industrial ramp up, and financial and factory labor to support Greece Yugoslavia and the Middle East against Germany’s multi front strategy.
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Europe
Balkans
Greece
Yugo Slavia
North
Africa
Britain
Germany
Nile
Balkana
Heve
Balkan
Australia
Dominions
A.I.F
Middle Enst
France
West Africa
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Indian Ocean
North Africa
Middle East
Commonwealth
Massive Liners and Queen Mary Profitability in Wartime
London reports from 1939 note Cunard’s losses of 11 officers and 434 crew killed or captured, with 194 Lascars among them, while praising Queen Mary for profitable trans Atlantic service. The liner’s wartime performance and crew endurance are highlighted amid global conflict.
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London
Cunard Steamship Company
Sir Percy Bates
Percy Bates
United States
Governor and entourage depart Canberra Government House
Hia Excellency the Governor of Victor and Lady Duggan along with Lieutenant-Colonel E. J. de C. Boys have left Government House in Canberra. Limer Matthews and Mrs. L. Jones have arrived at Government House, Canberra.
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Hia
Victor
Duggan
E. J. de C. Boys
Government House
Canberra
Limer Matthews
Mra
EE. L. Jones
Government Dlove
Bombs Hit French Bases Along Atlantic Coast
British Bomber Command attacked Merignac near Bordeaux for the second time in days destroying hangars and starting fires. At Brest and Lorient bombing damaged docks, battleships nearby, and an ordnance works caught fire as fires spread.
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London
Binday
Bomber’ Command
Merignac
Bordeaux
Fokkewulf
Atlantic
Brest
Scharnhorst
Gaelaenay
Lorient
Naval Ordnance Works
Wis Ast
Appeal for ALF recruits warned of peril across theaters
In Sydney the Minister for the Army Mr Spender urged recruits for the ALF and warned that Hitler would devote all forces to a victory in the coming six months. He said Australia faces its greatest test in Libya the Mediterranean Egypt East Africa Greece and Albania and urged vigilance amid looming danger.
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Sydney
ALF
Mr. Spender
Hitler
Australia
Libya
Mediterranean
Egypt
East Africa
Greece
Albania
Holiday crowds ease traffic with reduced car use
Over the weekend overcrowding eased as petrol rationing and fewer drivers kept streets lighter. Many motorists left cars at hotels and joined organized tours run by the Tourist Bureau which also stayed open late to handle inquiries. A bus excursion to Bundsy drew large interest with three buses needed for 100 sightseers. A welcome at the Tourist Bureau preceded city tours. Yesterday about 70 school children arrived from Yam for a visit.
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Tourist Bureau
Itsureau
Althau
Sue
Yam
Gallant Crew Honored for Convoy Escort Survival
Announcement of awards honors Captain F. Pretty and crew of a British merchant ship for defying an aerial attack on a convoy. Bombs exploded near the wireless cabin, guns, and magazine. Chief Engineer A Drummond and others kept engines, fire control, and救 aid operations running as the ship still reached safety.
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F. 4 Pretty
D.8.c
A. Drumsond
J. Jeanne
M.B.E
N. A. Thomas
J. Frater
Geaman L. Dabner
Jenemy
Bea
Wessel
A.b.dabner
A. Drummond
Mr. Thomas
Jenme
New World Order and Moral Foundations Proposed
The text argues for a new world order grounded in faith in God and disciplined by moral principles. It warns against totalitarianism and urges strengthening mental and spiritual energies to realize a society reform driven by divine righteousness.
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Toyee
God
Cundh Edwards
Australian Army Minister pledges reforms after injured soldiers transport complaint
In Sydney on Monday Minister of the Army Mr Spender vowed steps to prevent a repeat of the incident. He said sick and wounded soldiers from Versa fire would be returned home in comfortable travel conditions and ordered a full inquiry after Queensland troops complained of poor transport to Brisbane. Private Robinson and Raypinson testified to hardships including extra payments and soldiers riding in a luggage rack.
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Sydney
Spender
Queensland
Soljiilera
Brisbane
Dewn
Lawson M.P
Robinson
Alceplera
Bydney
Australia Compared With America Discusses Postwar Goals
Melbourne dispatch reports H J Vogt compares Australia and the United States outlining shared values such as freedom and cooperation. He notes Australia’s self reliant economy, export dependence on wool wheat and dairy, and the need for cooperative postwar reconstruction with the United States and other democracies.
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Melbourne
Brogdesaal
H. J. Vogt
Naional Labour Religions
New Zealand
Australia
Iwaotes
Vogt
United States
M.C.A
United
Namie
Roosevelt
Chirwiil
Hull
Pacific
Death in Hospital Sydney Under Investigation
Detectives probe the apparent injuries leading to the death of Jack Sears of Waterloo at Sydney Hospital. Sears was brought in yesterday morning by a man and two women. Police have not yet determined if the injuries were accidental or the result of a browl.
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Sydney
Sydney Hospital
Jack Sears
Waterloo
Sears
Raid on Malta Ends With Minor Damage Report
London reports Saturday night raids with three alerts and early morning bombardments. Fighters and anti aircraft fire downed one enemy aircraft with no civilian injuries and only minor property damage. Berlin claims hits on a British destroyer stern and on aerodrome buildings with several grounded planes destroyed.
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London
Berlin
War Expenditure and Defence Costs Across the Commonwealth
The text outlines war expenditures and defence costs for Australia, noting rising financial demands, ineffable budget allocations, and expansion of war programs. It references armament, training, shipbuilding, child endowment, and a forthcoming war loan with advance subscription options and Bank arrangements. It closes with Roosevelt’s call to a global democratic effort.
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Commonwealth
Nu Jurans
Budgees
Lumetes
Fadden
National War Chest
Jean
Gooda Wiil
Roosevelt
Amone Ua
Adulterated Food Claims Rise Among Evacués in Japan
Nineteen British evacuees arriving from Tokyo say life worsens in Japan due to food adulteration. Mr. V. Ross, who moved from North Queensland a decade ago, says Germans are everywhere. Many evacuees are traveling from North and South America toward Germany, deemed of military age.
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Sydney
Tokyo
Japan
V. Ross
Queensland
North
South America
Germany
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