Strike Leader Threatens as Northern Miners Rally
Strike leaders claim miners from northern centres assembled at Brainxton marched to Rothbury Estate with police present. Hoare warns that if Maitland Extended miners do not quit, the conflict could expand into a compound. Griffiths urges union members to skip voluntary levies to support the miners.
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Brainxton
Rothbury Estate
Hoare
Rothbury
Maitland
Australia
Greta
Branxton
Court Intervention Pending Under Current Award
Melbourne report states Industry Registrar Mr Stewart said the court has not intervened yet as conditions of the current award are not being observed. The applicants may seek intervention if needed. The filing of the application with the court has been confirmed by today’s proceedings.
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Melbourne
Industria
Stewart
Miners in Kalgoorlie face Communist ties vote
In Kalgoorlie a mass miners meeting at Boulder Town Hall on Monday will decide if B Finlay secretary of the Western Australian mining branch is a Communist. The union executive suspended Finlay and demanded he hand over keys until a meeting could determine his fate.
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Kalgoorlie
Boulder
B. Finlay
Weatesn
W.A
Ig 2
Fice
Finlay
Hera
New South Africa Leader Named in South African Command
A new lieutenant-commissioner has been appointed to the South African section, taking command. The appointment covers Victoria and South Australia, with the new role effective immediately.
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Sydney
Eno
Uuitenant
Diliel Haa
Apmiy
Victoria
Southraat Australie
Visit of Prime Minister to Kurri Kurri Coalfields
The Prime Minister will address miners at Kim Kurri on Friday and may discuss the dispute with their leaders if a conference is desired. Dr Saxton of Kearessey Shire will chair the meeting as Mr Menzies appeals for a national, wartime view of the dispute.
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Kim Kurri
Menzies
Kearessey Shire
Saxton
Strike leader's delusion critic of Orr in Australia
Prime Minister Menzies yesterday dismissed a statement by the secretary of the Combined Mining Unions claiming the unions would win the strike by tying up every Australian industry. He said Orr is under an innocent delusion and will be disillusioned.
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Orr
Government of
Australia
Mr. Menzies
Menzies
Reds v The People The Attorney General Comments on Declarations
The Attorney General Mr Hughes dismissed declarations by Mr Orr as ineffective and said strikes cannot be won by words. He criticized miners speeches as lacking a genuine principle aside from opposing Reds running the country. Mr Menzies noted that neither Mr James nor Mr Watkins were responsible for his planned visit to the coalfields.
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Mr. Hughes
Orr
Menzies
James
Mr. Watkins
Lab
Government declines to invoke Industrial Peace Act in coal dispute
In Parliament Mr. James urged using the Industrial Peace Act to settle the coal strike via conference or arbitrator. Mr. Menzies said the government will not exercise those powers, arguing no tribunal should replace the Arbitration Court simply because a party disagrees with its decision. Labour members pressed for action as the coal industry remains vital.
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Sydney
Arthur Griffiths
Clerks’ Union of New South Wales
Mr. James
Mr. Menzies
House of: ‘Representatives
James
Menzies
Arbitration Court
Labour
Wand
Lab
Australian air crew reinforce RAAF Sunderland unit in London
Twenty two Australian airmen arrived in London to bolster Number 10 Squadron RAAF for Sunderland flying boats. Group Captain McNamara welcomed them as they headed to unknown destinations in England. The voyage included a late ship accident delaying operations by a few hours.
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London
RAAF
Sunderland
McNamara
England
Moe
Appointment of Chinese ambassador to Russia announced
In Chungking on Tuesday the veteran Kuo mintang leader and former private secretary to Marshal Chiang Kai Shek was named China’s ambassador to Russia.
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Russia
Chungking
Shoolitée
Kuomintang
Chiang Kai- Shek
Aid for War Victims Bill Expanded by House Panel
The Foreign Affairs Committee approved the Meade Bill to expand humanitarian aid. It permits assistance to war torn or invaded countries and aims to broaden relief efforts.
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Washington
Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Meade
Address in-Reply urged acceleration of war effort
Mr Anthony (C P) urged rapid acceleration of Australia’s war effort in the Address in Reply. He called for a single purpose, urged harsher action against subversion, and argued Australia should maximize its contribution to support the Allies and Britain. He urged faster enlistments and reduced delays to lift Australia’s share.
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Anthony
C.P
Australia
Wali
Gravar
Poland
Great Britain
Mr. Anthony
Britain
Ati
Lbad
Water Works Guard Against Sabotage Costs
Mr. Upton, president of the Sydney Water and Sewerage Board, said safeguarding the works since the war began cost 26 000 pounds. The expense could not be recovered from the Commonwealth Government but is regarded as a premium on the board’s 40 million pound loan.
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Sydney
Upton
Sydney Water and Sewerage Board
Air services Sydney face accommodation crisis on interstate trips
Sydney airline operators struggle to house passengers traveling to other states as interstate trains offer no sleeping facilities. Extra services run between Beaney and Melbourne by Australian National Airways to meet demand.
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Sydney
Beaney
Melbourne
Australian National Airways
America Sees 2 Percent Rise in Exports in March
Exports from the United States in March totaled 344,000,000 dollars, up two percent from February and 30 percent above March 1939. Shipments to Canada France Japan and the Soviet Union rose, while those to the United Kingdom Belgium and China fell partly due to lower cotton shipments. Australia exports reached 7,845,000 dollars versus 3,598,000 in February.
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Washington
United
States
Canada
France
Japan
Soviet
United Kingdom
Belgium
China
Australia
British Revenue reports revenue up in early year totals
London officials note income tax for the first two weeks of the current year reached £11,242,000, up £3,202,000 from a year earlier. Ordinary revenue rose to £22,843,623, up £4,860,455, while total floating debt stood at £1,405,805,000, up £32,305,000 since April 1.
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Ofte Wireless
London
Armed Guard Sought for Oil Search in Australia
Senator Arthur supported Mr. Steinbacher in Senate yesterday proposing Government aid to locate oil in Australia within 12 months. He urged a drill approved by Steinbacher and £10,000 to fund an armed guard to protect the site once oil was found.
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Australia
Arthur
Labo
Senate
Steinbacher
Steinbachel
Extra police sent to coalfields as visit planned
The Chief Secretary Mr Tonking states extra police have been dispatched to the coalfields. Most will attend as the Prime Minister is expected to visit Friday. He notes the number is not yet definite and is described as quite small.
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Rydney
Mr. Tonking
Coal Falda
Tonking
Unclear text fragment on court case and golf course company
The readable portion mentions a court context and a company named AS Golf Course Pty Ltd. It includes disjointed phrases about a jury, a real defendant, and travel, with unrelated garbled names and actions.
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Ydne
Amos E Iligan
Eric Gee Ant Company
Tha
Atic Court
Cyril Hon
Golf Course Pty, Ltd
Pa Pune
Anould
Two Men to Serve Three Years
Two men were sentenced to three years each in Darlinghurst. Judge said the offences were of a similar nature and noted leniency in the past. The sentences were imposed after witnesses testified and the court considered the men’s conduct.
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