Plane Found After Australian Wreck Near Murring Water Hole
In Central Australia a crashed aircraft was located about 40 miles from Murring Water Hole by an Air Force Hawker Demon party. Two men were seen near the wrecked plane. a Dragon Rapide and Walkington party aided the stranded crew. Air Force officials confirmed the search and relief efforts, with a marker arrow found at Delamere Station indicating the crash site.
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Murnings Water Hole
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Hawker Demon
Massamace
Air Bert
Simms
Murringi
Dragon Rapide
Haly
Walkington
Wally Wed
Arrow
Pearrow
Delamere
Budget speech shocks as defence spending rises
London Tuesday Budget speech by Sir Neville Chamberlain signals higher taxation to fund escalating defence costs. Income tax up 3d in the pound and road fund cut, tea duty increased, with projected deficits and new measures for education and regional aid. The opposition criticizes the armament drive while revenue buoyancy is noted.
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London
House of Carmona
Sir Neville Chamberlain
Neville
X Inx
Evanton
Elions
Waslao
Neville Chamberlain
Defence Plans Motorised Artillery New Planes
Melbourne reports a defence council meeting to discuss expanded wartime measures for the Commonwealth. The plan includes rebuilding the navy, increasing coastal defenses, and introducing new aircraft and artillery to strengthen the military posture in the second year of the war.
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Melbourne
Au Wwaing Council of National Defence
Neepenen
Commonwealth Haasi
Gemoli
Lord Hawke May Come Test Team in Australia Sightings
A fragmentary note suggests Lord Hawke may join a test cricket squad in Australia. Details are unclear and the report is partially unreadable, reflecting a speculative sports item from an old newspaper page.
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Lord Hawke
Italians Consolidating as Addis Ababa Stand Looms
Addis Ababa dispatches report Italian forces tightening lines 100 miles from Addis Ababa. Marshal Badoglio shifts headquarters toward Demye to prepare for a march with mobile units. Desaye hosts a new aerodrome, vast stores, and heavy munitions moving north. resistance from Shoans and terrain risks loom if Italians advance or circle via the railway.
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London
Addis Ababa
Daily Telegraph
Rome
Marshal Badogin
Demye
Etter
Addis Ababs
the Times
Abyamiain
Loeie
Ankober
Nationalisation urged by Senate munitions inquiry report
After two years of inquiry the Senate Munitions Committee urged government ownership of key munitions facilities to sustain national defence. The majority supported state control over shipbuilding, gun forgings, projectiles, armour plate, powder and arms production, while a minority favored stricter supervision. The reports cite bribery, obstruction of peace efforts, and undue influence by manufacturers in government departments.
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Washington
Senate Munitions Committee of Inquiry
Nye
Poleon
Oith
Navy Department
Wat
Italian Air Attack Kills Two Women in Mogalo
An Italian aeroplane bombed Mogalo on Tuesday killing two women. The incident follows earlier reports of Italian air operations in the region.
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Addis Ababa
Mogalo
End of San Francisco Cargoes Boycott Signed
The Pacific Coast labor truce ends as the union and employer sign a new agreement. Two hundred striking seamen seek arbitration over mutiny charges and faulty operations. Reports recount ship inefficiencies and a Morro Castle tragedy blamed on inexperience and forged credentials.
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San Francisco
Trux
Pacffc
Harry Beidgen
Finn
Rcott
Secretary For Labour
Perkine
Secretary of Commerce
Roper
Morro Castle
Vale
Executed Four Manchukuo Officials Shot in Tokyo
Report from Tokyo states four Manchukuo officials of the puppet government were court-martialed and executed. Ling Sheng, ex-governor of North Hainan, and Ling Bhun allegedly supplied information leading to the crackdown. Two others received 12 and 5 month prison terms. Authorities cite fealty breaches and wartime security lapses in Outer Mongolia.
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Tokio
Tuwadiy
Munuli
Gene 1
Ling Sheng
Hainyan
Outer Mongolia
Ling Bhan
Italian Drive to Gat Railway Sees Allied Opposition Reported
London Tuesday dispatch notes Hatten thrust toward Haran and Dybouti rail link disrupted as Libyan forces pursue caravans. Reports claim resistance stiffens near Savon Baneh and Harar prompting further bombing, while Abyssinian war broadens to sanctions and League opposition.
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London
Rome
Vasinian
Asarin
Mullany
Savon Baneh
Harar
Aly
League
Thera
League of Natings
Mary
Abyssinia
Mandates debate outlines cross‑empire involvement
London reports the Colonial Secretary asserting that Germany and other powers must acknowledge Britain’s privileges in mandated territories. He says any mandate transfer would involve Australia New Zealand and South Africa and hinges on a full review of empire mandates. Churchill notes the question should have been closed.
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London
House of Commons
J. Thomas
Germany
Britain
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Nsar
Prante
Eslam
Thomas
Tarrifortuna Lyon Na
Tarrieas
Queenslander Arnold Weisholt Captured in Abypethin
London reports former Queensland Parliament member Arnold Weisholt D D was among British Red Cross workers captured by Italians in Abypethin. Weisholt served in the Queensland Assembly from 1908 to 1912 and later joined the war effort before being reported missing. The Red Cross has no information on his whereabouts.
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London
Arnold Wiesholt
Queensland
Biritiah Red Cross
Abypethin
Wienholt
Queensland Assembly
Red Crom
Arnold Weinholt
Wainholt
Atrion
Dock Dispute at Mort's Dock Triggers Work Stoppage
Sydney workers at Mort's Dock halted operations today objecting to the removal of two engineers. About 80 employees joined the stoppage and more may be drawn into the dispute as refusal to cooperate grows.
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Sydney
Mort
Petition to Labour Council at Trades Hall Signed
Wireless report notes a control petition presented to the Labour Council. A group gathered at the Trades Hall to sign the document today, with attendees reported as unleda in the wire copy.
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Labour Council
Sydney
Nurober of
Unleda
Trades Hall
Accident at Sydney machine shop injures two workers
Leonard Lee of Abbotsford and Percival Smith were pulled into a machine at an engineer's shop in Petersham area. Both men were whirled around as an attempt to switch off the current failed. Smith was freed, but Lee suffered severe shock and injuries. a third worker, Gimith, was released. Lee’s left thumb was torn off and another man sustained injuries.
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Sydney
Leonard Lee
Abbotsford
Petersham
Percival Smith
Gimith
Benith
Protection in Poland and Jewish pro find harsh fate
Fragmentary report notes violence in Poland with references to perpetrators and victims. The text mentions protection concerns and retaliatory actions affecting Jewish communities and public safety, implying swift responses or investigations. The fragment hints at widespread disruption and government or authority involvement.
Vacate Orders Raised for Unclear Transit Fees
A fragmented note references action to vacate fares or fares related orders. The readable text hints at a formal process or court action but lacks concrete names, dates, or locations to specify who, where, or when. Further, context is too incomplete to determine the exact subject.
Japanese fears over textile restrictions spark appeals
Br. Seibei Kawanishi of the Japanese Wool Industrial Association cables to Australia’s leaders and chambers of commerce warning of serious consequences from textile restrictions. He urges careful reconsideration and hopes for warmer Japanese Australian relations.
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Japane Wool Industrial Association
Seibei
Rayon Imports Minister Silent on Reprisal Threat
The Minister in charge of Treste Treaties Sir Henry Gullett declined to comment on a report that the Japanese Consul General Mr Mural had been instructed to warn of reprisals if Australia disrupts rayons and cotton goods imports from Japan. The Commonwealth Government intends to seek a solution with departmental officers to break the deadlock and complete a draft trade agreement. Cabinet will discuss the Japanese trade treaty and measures to adjust the trade balance with the United States.
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Henry Gullett
Conerad
Mural
Australia
Joan
Commonwealth
Japan
United States
Secret chemical process for German export revealed
Melbourne report states that Ormany was seeking to ship plant material to Germany. Mur Bonus Chemical Products confirmed a secret process to convert weed leather into aluminum for export. Manager Mr D Meath said the technique was closely guarded and Germany forbade showing the machinery.
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Melbourne
Weanemtay
Ormany
Thie Buate
Germany
Mur Bonus Chemical Products
D. Meath
Car Over Cliff Kills Driver as Brakes Fail
In Sydney near Avalon a car driven by George Goole of Parramatta plunged off a cliff while four occupants fled the wreckage. Brakes reportedly failed as the vehicle sped down a steep incline, crashing onto rocks and waves. Coote, trapped in the wreckage, was crushed with most bones broken.
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George Goole
Parramatta
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Avalon
Coote
Sar
Sini
Wan
Pinans
Deste
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