In Memoriam Sharp Trevor 1939
In loving memory of Trevor Sharp who died April 24 1939 too dearly loved to be forgotten inserted by his roving brother Wally and Linda. Also notes from Coulon family and Blazer in law. Royal Australian Naval College cadet entry announced with eligibility details for 1940 examination.
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Trevor
Aé Rosebud
God's Garden
Mrs. Coulon
Sharp
Wally
Linda
Royal Australian Navy
Royal Australian Naval College
Flindera Naval Depot
Victoria
Navy Office
Department of the Navy
Melbourne
D.C
Edgeclig
Sydney
Menzies Presses for Coal Dispute Breakthrough
Historic debate on the Australian coal strike features Prime Minister Menzies urging all powers to unite the parties before a resolution. Labour voices accuse the government of siding with mine owners and warn of national disunity while critics condemn calls to influence miners and strike leaders.
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Menzies
Labour
Mr. Menzies
Mesge
Sydney
Pollard
Lab
Bishop Moyes
Australia
Blackburn
Wos
Iia
Menister
Mr. Blackburn
Hitler
Nairn
U.ap
Hearing Adjourned in Queensland Union Deregistration Case
The hearing of Tweeday's application to deregister the Queensland Colliery Employees Union was adjourned for 14 days. The Government, via State Public Service Commissioner McCracken, sought the adjournment as the ACTU planned a compulsory conference under arbitration court jurisdiction.
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Tweeday
Queensland Colliery Employees Union
State Public Service Commissioner
McCracken
A.C.T.U
Wealth Arbitration
Commconw Court
TRIKE
Nazi raids fail to plant mines along coast
The report notes Nazi bombers attempted to raid coastal areas but were driven off before reaching the shore. London authorities described the action as a failed effort with no reported casualties or material damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Breakaway Labour members refuse pledge citing Moscow ties
The breakaway Labour group led by Mr Beasley skips the pledge and accuses Moscow aligned executives of controlling party membership in New South Wales. Opposition Leader Mr Curtin says no personnel changes have been advised. The new party aims to preserve Labour ideals and Australian character and will announce formation next week.
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Mr. Beasley
Australian Labour Party
Beasley
Curtin
Labour Party
N.E.W
Labour
Australia
The Fifth Column and Australia’s National Unity
The article argues that a fifth column arises from national weakness and urges strengthening the first column, national unity, as the sole guard against internal threats. It cautions against regional divides and stresses citizens must act in national terms to preserve the state.
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Troy
Australia
Alaga
Perth
Sydney
New Guinea
Pole
Petrol Taxation Proposal At Canberra Conference
Treasurer Mr Spender urged a possible petrol tax with industry rebates and consumer relief for essential users. He warned rationing could dislocate industry and favored gradual implementation, with voluntary saving efforts prioritized before taxation or rationing. The conference discussed long-term oil credits and public education campaigns to curb consumption.
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Mr. Spender
Iran
Great Britain
R. Bpender
Dutch East Indies
America
Spender
Field
Texas Oil Company
Aurmict
Ernest Fink
Rival Labour Splits Across State Political Faction Fight
The State ALP and the Non- Communist Labour Party report gains in a faction struggle. Lang followers supposedly draw branches, while Lang allies may return to the official party led by J Shannon. Hughes says Lang has limited union backing. Smith cites city and country Labour shifting against Communist control and Lang’s foreign policy orientation.
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Sydney
State
ALP
Labour Party
Whs
J. T. Lang
Lang
J. Shannon
Omcin Party
Hughes
Smith
Finsalan
Army supplies large orders authorised for Australian Army
The British Minister for Supply Sir Frederick Stewart has authorised expenditure of £334,000 for Australian Army needs. The contract covers 344,000 woollen singlets, 341,000 drawers, 163,000 pullovers, 741,000 socks, 280,000 heavy stockings, and 67,000 light stockings. Tenders will soon be called for 424,000 cotton singlets and 50,000 pairs of short legs.
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Frederick Stewart
Gold Reserve Shifts After War Across Nations
A Geneva League bulletin shows Turkish gold reserves surging from about £7 million in 1936 to £32.5 million in February and up nearly £1 million in March. The United States added £440 million in reserves by March end, with other gains and losses spread among many nations, while wholesale prices rose sharply in 28 countries led by Denmark.
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Geneva
United States
South Africa
Yugo-Slavia
Romania
Sweden
Switzerland
Norway
Holland
Denmark
Europe
China
Belgium
United Kingdom
Egypt
Indo-China
Argentina
Japan
Canada
Germany
Australia
Costa Rica
Governor General and Lady Gowrie at Canberra concert
The Governor General and the Lady Gowrie attended the Second Celebrity Concert in Canberra at Albert Hall under the Canberra Musical Society. Also present were Ming Ivie Price and other guests. The Countess of Bective Miss Joan Geoff Darling and The Honoursbierey Browne have departed. Government House Canberra.
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Governor General
Lady Gowrie
Ming Ivie Price
Canberra Musical Society
Albert Hall
Countess of
Bective
Joan Geoff Darling
Mathews Gifts World Bird Life Collection to Government
The Mathews Collection, a vast body of Australian bird life literature, was presented to the Commonwealth Government by ornithologist G M Mathews. It includes more than 100 books and documents and will be housed in a National Library special section.
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G. M. Mathews
Mathews
National Library
Anzac Day Masses at Canberra Churches
Masses will be celebrated on Anzac Day at 7 pm at Christopher s and St Patrick s in Canberra. A 9 pm Mass will be held at St Christopher s. St Christopher s Choir will perform Sir Richard Terry s Requiem as part of a special requiem service.
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At. Christopher's
St. Patrick’s
Canberra
St. Christopher's
Sir Richard Terry
Weather Summary for Canberra Tuesday
The report records barometer readings from 9 am at 30.33 inches to 3 pm at 30.16 inches. Temperatures show 8 pm value unlisted and 3 pm at 10 degrees. The 24 hour maximum reached 71 degrees, minimum 36.2 degrees, with wind at 2.40 pm around 4 mph.
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Canberra
Coal Shortage Spreads in New Zealand
Wellington NZ Tuesday reports a serious coal shortage drawing government attention. Officials consider boosting production and may open new leases though this did not happen yet. If coal supplies run short, rail services may face restrictions.
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New Zealand
Wellington
N.Z
Regulations stamp out Communist publications under National Security Act
The Federal Government gazetted regulations to control Communist newspapers periodicals and pamphlets under the National Security Act. The minister may issue deny or cancel permits and publicize actions in the Commonwealth Gazette. Eight papers are targeted and bans may halt their publication if they violate rules.
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Sir Henry Gullett
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Gazette
France to Soon Commission New 35 000 Ton Battleships
London reports French Navy plans to ready two 35 000 ton battleships the Richelieu and Jean Bart with eight 15 inch guns and heavy anti air armament. Britain meanwhile has nine capital ships under construction and expects several to be completed this year.
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M. Campinchi
France
High Commission
Dunkerque
Bourg
Gascoigne
Britain
Gether
Richelieu
War Day By Oil Trondheim May Be War Centre
Reports indicate fighting in Norway may concentrate around Trondheim as a narrow land corridor to the eastern border defines a possible German objective. A German drive could threaten Allied bases and control southern Norway to deter Allied actions while easing Germany’s reach elsewhere in Europe.
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Norway
Trondhiem
Trondheim Fiord
Gallivare
Sweden
Hamburg
Europe
Coastline Defenses Across Norways Fjords Face Allies
The text notes Norway's jagged coast with deep fjords and bays from Trondhjem southward. It highlights Allied familiarity with the coastline and the potential challenge Germany faces in establishing a defensive dive along the Trondhjem waistline.
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Trondhjem
Norway
Royal Navy
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