Deadlock on Currency Amid Anti British Protests in Asia
Reported two months of anti British demonstrations in Tokyo outside the British Embassy and other embassies. Police actions followed. A/B organization warned Taiwan to leave by August 10. Mutinies near Talngéas and killings of Chinese soldiers noted. Hong Kong correspondent says Japan aims to disrupt trade routes to Mong Kong Macao to starve Hong Kong of food. Japanese forces concentrate gunboats and launches. Attacks on American missions and hospitals reported with casualties few. London Parliament debates include Chamberlain and Domini ons on Anglo Japanese treaty and currency policy.
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Shanghai
Bri
Hong Kong
British
United Press
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Macao
Mong Kong
Defence arms explosive bullet rejected by Defence Department
A Melbourne inventor’s explosive anti-tank bullet was rejected as it resembled a British design. Official explanation stated the Commonwealth government showed no interest, with no carrier purchase planned. The report notes American origins and potential military utility, while detailing the department’s cautious stance.
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Melbourne
Defence Department
Elvan
Australia to build domestic air equipment plants
The Commonwealth plans new private factories in Australia to manufacture air equipment for military and defence use. Government officials expect significant production of can pitch screws and related hardware, with capital over 180,000 and about 11 percent of men to be employed.
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Waulda
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Nyngan Sayin Tion
Australia
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Niverstt
Commonwealth
Ila Turther Avidenes
Defence
Caney
de Hawland Company
Gammonwenti
Ulracrowe
AIR FLIGHT FROM LONDON RECORDS 39 HOURS SERVICE
Imperial Airways aging boat Awarna intended for the Taeman service sailed 3469 miles from Basra to Southampton in 39 hours with 23 hours flying time The journey schedule allowed 60 hours Thirteen passengers were carried The Times notes the voyage amid wartime and political commentary on Ireland and Treland Meanwhile Lady Le Hunte widow of Sir George Le Hunte left an estate valued at 116 million in old currency
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London
Imperial Airways
Basra
Southampton
Lady LE Hunte
Caroline Rachel
George le Hunte
Reorganisation of State Departments in Sydney
In Sydney the Premier said Cabinet has divided transfer control of the Reamed Properties Department and Maritime Services Board and also administration of acts related to shore industries. He noted Mr Muir to oversee Treasury functions and other offices linked to finance and government.
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Sydney
Slévena
Howlies
Averniment
Pan American plans trans pacific air service to New Zealand
Pan American Airways seeks Civil Aeronautics Department approval to start a daily service with a 41 ton four motor flying boat on an 8000 mile Auckland to San Francisco route. The line would run San Francisco to Auckland via Los Angeles and Canton Yate Noumea with four days total travel and a full day stopover. Facilities for the route are described as complete and manned.
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New York
Pan-American Airways
Civil Aeronautics Department
Auckland
San Francis
Pan-American Airwave
Jeat
San Francisco
Son Angeter
Honolulu
Cantor Tne
Nuvien
Canton Yate
Noumea
Los Angele
Banea
Abel
Repatriation Talks Under Way for Spanish Refugees
Runday reports that France and Spain agreed on immediate repatriation at 2 000 a year and 50 000 refugees from internment camps in France may be sent back. Men who opposed General France may be employed in rehabilitation programs amid harsh conditions amid wartime div
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Saint Jean DE Luz
France
Spain
Country Party Unity Proposal Shifts Party Tactics
Breakaway Federal Country Party faction drafts unity plan aiming to elect a leader by secret ballot. Key members Messia Faden Corser and Badman from Queensland and South Australia recently decided to abstain from meetings while negotiations are reported as concluded.
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Federal Country Party
Country Party
Messia
Faden
Corser
Queensland
Badman
South Australia
Merbers
Mkwan
Yeaterday
Transfer hints speed up Canberra department move
Senator Fall, minister for the interior, promised a rapid transfer of Commonwealth departments to Canberra. Speaking at the Patent Office foundation stone ceremony, he hoped transfers would begin soon and be the first of many functions. Departments awaiting transport from Melbourne include Defence, Supply, Civil Aviation, Postmaster-General, and Marine Branch.
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Commonwealth
Canberra
Senator Fall
Patent Office
Tuanslet
Melbourne
Defence, Supply
Civil Aviation
Postmaster - General
Financing Defence Budget Through Tax Increases
A 1939 40 budget plan supports higher incomes taxation to fund defence. Indirect taxes like sales and duties will bear heavier imposts, while property tax reforms and reductions from recent years may be revisited. Government aims to balance revenue against growth and population changes amid ongoing fiscal adjustments.
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Lax
Mal Vale
Eds
Mimators
Wolds
State Budget Survey Being Made in Sydney
Sydney Monday reports the State Cabinet briefly reviewed financial proposals for the year and postponed further consideration to Wednesday. Treasurer Mr Moana to compare actual expenditure with estimates, to aid fiscal planning. The article notes rising wages and taxes in recent years, with possible curtailment of remissions for dependents and a budget delivery hoped by August end.
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Sydney
Moania
Nagentlin
Tifu
British Antarctic Expedition Urged by Former Participant
Ernest M. Walker, former member of the British expedition of 1937–39, writes in the Daily Telegraph urging Britain to consolidate its Antarctic interests after Byrd’s expedition. He notes a British expedition would cost about £80,000 and could affect the 10,000 British whaling industry, as Germany, Russia, and Japan push Antarctic claims.
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London
Ernest M. Walker
Daily Telegraph
Byrd
Eablish
Antarctic
Britain
Wakter
Germany
Russia
Tapan
Australian legation moves toward Washington in Cabinet plan
The Australian government aims to establish a legation in Washington this week. The Cabinet will decide on naming a senior minister as ambassador after formal negotiations with the United States. The move reflects standard diplomatic procedure before an official posting is announced.
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Washington
Prisoners Stage Death Fast Amid Wartime Detention
In a grim report from Lirusauma, seventy families linked to twenty prisoners in a concentration camp murmured over a death fast. The Chief Rabbi, De Herzog, memorialized 18 men detained under emergency rules and without trial for three months, all released later though their sentences were未 carried out.
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Lirusauma
Rairaviy
de. Herzog
Biltiah
Tisimod
Juratend
Indian Troops to Malaya Move Discussed
A cautious transfer of Indian troops to Malaya was discussed as a strategic precaution. The force, largely Indian and sizable, will be housed under canvas while wooden fortifications are built, marking a further step in imperial defense planning and paralleling recent troop movements to Fayti.
Australian Dairy Board elects new chairman at annual meeting
Mr Plunkett had served as chairman. at the Melbontrne meeting Mr Clumkett, MLA, was re elected chairman of the Australian Dairy Board amid routine proceedings.
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Melbontrne
In Brief London Retirement and Transport Notes
The report notes Admiral Sir Dudley Tyrwhit's retirement and outlines promotions within the fleet. It covers 1998 99 war costs and forecasts for the year. Also mentioned is electrician George Pipe planning to move to New Zealand and the reopening of a transport department project in Chichester.
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al Maginald
Tyrwhit
Dudley’ Hound Haw
Aydneer
Menauy
Myurra
New South Wales
Bunday
George Pipe
Anil
New Zealand
Chichester
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