Nation Planning New Departments Objective
Melbourne conference of department heads and advisers heard Minister for Supply and Development Mr Caney outline plans to create a post to coordinate national defense. He said a department would ensure long term army navy and air force readiness by developing and producing raw materials and securing supplies. The discussion covered emergency preparedness and extended strategic provisioning for Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Minc
Caney
Timie
Ene Rency
Army
Navy
Air Force
Britain adopts conscription move amid heated Commons vote
The government won a key House of Commons vote by 376 to 145 to introduce conscription. Labour’s amendment opposing government conduct failed 380 to 143. Prime Minister Chamberlain argued the policy aimed to deter war and secure Greece, Poland, and Romania, while Labour urged stronger defences and warned against haste toward an election. Churchill criticized Hitler yet warned deeds would prove threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
House
Jeime
Chamberla
Labour
Ing
National Council of Labour
Desling
Chamberlain
Chasmberlain
Wee Colley
Ling
Churchill Voices Need for Army Not Gestures in Policy
In Parliament Churchill urged a stronger Defence bloc, praising recent steps but insisting Gestures alone fail. He called for broader conscription and faster mobilization, warning three years of war demand ongoing, decisive action to avert a Franco British split and ruin. Duff Cooper hailed Britain’s policy as electric, while Labour’s Greenwood accused the PM of overcommitment. Government officials argued pace must match preparations and that no voluntary scheme can match rapid recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Nastanda
France
Bridah
Britain
Duff Cooper
Admiralty
Labour Party
Arthur Greenwood
Labour
Jote- Bellmba
Aald
Tlan
Chinese Vanguard Breaks Toward Nanchang Despite Fierce Fighting
Shanghai correspondent reports Chinese vanguard advancing toward Nanchang amid heavy combat. Flames rise as houses burn and casualties mount. Chinese forces reportedly seize parts of Paishiting Hill as Japanese prepare counterattack after losing control of a town near Nanchang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanghai
Nanchang
Chinewe
Paishitiling
Employment decline across states hit by factory downturn
Report shows overall job losses in most regions with Australia wide declines. In Rahwanry employment dropped by 20 percent from the prior year while Victoria fell 68 percent and Queensland rose 14 percent in some metrics. Western Australia showed a 2.7 percent decrease with other states varying. Youth employment largely unchanged except for minor shifts. The index for total employment fell by 1.0 percent month to month, with February readings below the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Stalinttoinn
Rahwanry
Vie~ona
Anal
Western Australia
Queanland
Tasmania
Australia
Weeiti
Austria
Hitler Denounces Anglo German Naval Pact In Reichstag Speech
In a Reichstag address Hitler declared the basis of the Anglo German naval agreement had disappeared. He asserted Poland blocked Danzig terms and that the German Polish treaty was void. He argued Britain would oppose Germany in any future war and urged renewed negotiations while outlining Poland's stance and U.S. reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reichstag
Hitler
Germany
Poland
Danzig
Britain
Mitler
England
Patley
Moial Wat
Danzig Polish Stand Wart Warsaw Inquiry
Friday dispatch reports an important communique on DanzigStatute alterations Poland would accept. Conditions cited include Danzig not joining Germany, remaining under Polish customs jurisdiction, and preservation of Polish interests and rights in Danzig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Danzig
Germany
Planning for Wheat Industry Meet in Canberra
A Canberra meeting of Australian wheat industry representatives is planned for next Wednesday to organize emergency measures. The text discusses global conflict risks, policy responses, stock reserves, and wartime production adjustments, referencing Roosevelt, Chamberlain, and Munich era concerns without graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Commonwealth
Stary
America
Alsace
France
Regency Council Provision While King Is In Canada
Report notes five Counsellors of State will be appointed during the King's absence in Canada. At least one member must be the monarch's Longort, and expected appointees include the Queen, Duke of Gloucester, Duke of Kent, Princess Royal, and Prince Arthur of Connaught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canada
Quee
Duke of Gloucester
Duke of Kent
Princess Royal
Prince Au of Connaught
Noveragn
Longort
Regency Council
Royal Tour Report Confusing House Remarks
Fragmentary OCR notes from Royal Tour in London cite Prime Minister Thuriay and Mr Chamberlin stating reconsideration of a plan. Reference to Repulse not leaving European waters and possible travel to Canada with Empress of Australia aboard an escort of warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thuriay
Chamberlin
House of Commons
Canada
German air expert touts two new fighters after Berlin record claim
Air mastery report from Berlin notes Fritz Wendel flying a Meuser Behhmitt plane with a 1175 hp Mercedes engine reaching 472 miles per hour, while a former German war figure, now Inspector General of the German Air Force, asserts Germany has two new fighter types gaining 26 mph advantage in speed on foreign skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Fritz Wendel
Phe
Whe
Germany
Tin Quotes Unchanged London Thursday
London reports the International Tin Committees stance on the second quarter quote at 135. The note reiterates unchanged figures amid market discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Annie
Australian Compulsory Training In View Under Menzies
The Australian prime minister and cabinet group hint at universal military training by year end. Cabinet members from the Country Party, including Mr Hughes, discuss expanding enlistment amid Lyons government tensions. The article notes preparatory moves for a potential policy shift pending Lyons' resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menzies
Sree Gabon
Menaies
Cup
Country Party
J. A. Lyona
Me. W. M. Hughes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Japan
Tokyo
the Times
United Press
Count Hiranuma
Faw
Herr Mitler
Fupa
Peet
Count Einna
Atin Hong
Wellon
Notagsrenmlon
Martin Bolcherik
Prean Cormondagt
Hi Inn
Jans Parton
Parliament
Winston Churchill
Attles
Palestine
Ihegal
Jerusalem
Roosevelt
United States
Utlire
Sitokmes
Leslie
Reich
Loy
Mr Runnevelt
Thrae Rarspean Iitlenk
Tores
Dé Valera
Ates
Valera
Roomavell
Ares
Wilson
League of Nations
Nevile
Manderson
Tin
Mir
Lyons
Wndir
Oan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!