War in North China Looms As Japan Prepares Major Operations
Japanese cabinet approves 24,000,000 pounds supplementary budget for North China. 5,700,000 spent. Reports warn of an inevitable Sino Japanese clash as both sides bolster positions. Chinese losses at Nanyuan and Tungchow tallied. Japanese disarm 8,200 Chinese. Civil servants advised to shift families due to possible food shortage.
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Nationalist Spain Holds Three Madrid Fronts After Brunete Battles
Salamanca correspondent notes no civil life in the affected area as Nationalists consolidate three Madrid sectors led by Moncada, Valera, and Salique, while Brunete's loss prompts shift to planned operations. Insurgents claim fortunes in Cuenca and west of Teruel with surrenders and wrecked transport shaping the war scene. Valencia reports War Commissar del Vayo portraying the conflict as monumental and asserting likely victory despite mediation failure.
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Associated Press
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Defence plans arms manufacture in Melbourne
The government plans to spend £50,000 to equip a factory for Bren guns and anti aircraft weapons with Bren patents held in Czechoslovakia. Large scale three inch anti aircraft gun production will start at Maribyrnong. Ten British tanks arrive in Melbourne next Monday with five staying in Victoria and five going to Sydney.
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Melbourne
Australia
Maribyrnang Factry
Public shift in Anglo Italian ties signals easing in Europe
Rome reports Italian Foreign Minister Ciano told an American agency there are no fundamental obstacles to Britain and Italy understanding, a step seen as stabilising for peace in Europe. Tribuna notes Mussolini spokesman Carda’s changed tone toward Britain and that past divergences were mainly psychological.
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Explorer plans second Arctic search for Franklin logs
British explorer Francia Pease announces a October attempt to locate Sir John Franklin’s log books in the Arctic. He vows to traverse ice and snow alone, recalling 1635 sled journeys toward King William Island and a prior accident that halted 400 miles from the mission. He recounts meeting an elder whose father saw a body landed from Franklin’s ship.
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Canberra Government amends Unlawful Assemblies Ordinance
Attorney General Mr Menzies announced changes limiting demonstrations to within 100 yards of Parliament House. The amendments remove provisions to declare broader Canberra areas as prohibited zones and withdraw Section 5. Government says the measure follows Prime Minister policy and requires no further action.
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Parliament House
Canberra
Surro Parliament House
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Stone Thrower At State Parliament House
A man at Parliament House in Sydney broke a glass panel and refused to be arrested until given permission by parliamentary authorities. He claimed to be a Communist and cited grievances over removal from the Public Library. He was charged with malicious damage to property after police secured arrest.
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Parliament House
Betting Bill Not Expected This Session
The government will not push a betting bill this session. The Premier expects to see the Commissioner report on the subject soon and may receive drastic amendment recommendations. The government intends to follow his advice.
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Sydney
Criticism of New South Wales Betting Proposal
Opposition to starting price betting legislation voiced in the party room by Government supporters. Mr Moverly of Randwick supported the view after visiting Queensland where he could place a bet, arguing NSW should not push harsher SP betting laws while existing law is not strictly enforced.
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Randwick
Queensland
Martin
Brisbane
New South Wales
S.P
Ranger Wins Third Heat in America's Cup
New York reports Benor Ranger wins the third heat against Endeavour. Ranger trails by about 500 yards at finish, with a 3 hours 64 minutes 20 seconds elapsed time. Ranger led by as much as three quarters of a mile and may have set a windward beat record on the first 15 miles.
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Benor “Ranger
Endeavour Sr
Needa
Endeavour
Kidnapping Tale Holds Two in Custody Over Orphaned Child
Two year old Donald, claimed born to Mrs Regan out of wedlock, was surrendered to police by John and Lydia Regan. Horst couple deny parental link and face custody battle while the child remains in an orphanage. The State Attorney will not prosecute the Regans. The court will determine custody of Donald.
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Lydia Regan
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Horsts
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Valencia creates special council for Northern Spain
The Valencia Government forms a special council to act in Northern Spain with urgent decision power, likely based in Santander, to address Loyalist territory violations along the Cantabrian coast from Valencia controlled areas.
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Barcelona
the Times
Valencia
Spain
Santander
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King’s Medal Award for Min Bravery at Kakomaga Mine
The King grants the Edward Medal for gallantry to L. M. Bangley at Kakomaga gold mine in Kenya for risking his life to rescue a native assistant after a January 1996 explosion. He searched in darkness despite imminent fuse explosions and carried the man to safety.
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L. M. Bangley
Kakomaga
Kenya
Na‘we Wweker
Bangley
Ftor
Amusing Vienna Court Scene with Tallest Woman
Fraulein Gisela the seven foot tall alleged world’s tallest woman faced slander charges against a show manageress. She bowed her head at entry, sought to summon the world’s fattest sisters for defense, but the larger could not reach the court. A smaller sister and four midgets testified, yet the giantess proved only Hungarian. Court adjourned due to absence of witnesses.
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Hom Sary
Channel Swimmer Tom Blower Sets Dover Landing Time
Channel swimmer Tom Blower aged 23 from Nott completed the Dover crossing in about 20 minutes after a long ae journey. The report notes the notable effort and the quick finish as a landmark achievement.
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London
Tom Blower
Nott
Dover
Vatican Denies Recognition of Franco Regime
A Vatican communique states General Franco’s government has been recognized and indicates that arrangements remain unchanged. The Holy See continues to deal with Nationalist Spain via the Archbishop of Toledo with no diplomatic alliance. Monsignor Antoniutti travels to Spain not officially, aiming to reconcile Basque Catholics with Franco’s regime.
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Child Endowment Discussed in Victoria Assembly
The Victoria Assembly today debated child endowment schemes and approved discussion on a proposed plan. The session focused on funding, eligibility, and potential impacts for families.
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Child Endowment IN
Victoria
Melbourne
Coal Strike Threat Looms Over New South Wales Miners
Miners' leaders weigh a possible general stoppage in New South Wales if colliery owners fail to present reasonable counter proposals by next Tuesday. Negotiations continue while some delegates push for immediate work stoppage. a general strike could be ordered if proposals are deemed unreasonable.
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New South Wales
Central Council of the Miners’ Federation
Seer
Mineral Federal Council
Selassie Memoirs Withdrawn Over Political Advice
The News Chronicle reports that Hailie Selassie withdraws his memoirs including the Abyssinian war account for political reasons. A London publisher says Selassie’s solicitors cannot reveal the political considerations but he cannot publish the manuscript. Selassie claims the decision stems from advice from his political advisers, not pressure.
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London
News Chronicle
Hallie Selassie
Halie Selassie
Bogus bookmaker impersonator traced after Grafton Cup letter
Police seek a man posing as A. E. Holland a Sydney bookmaker after a letter sent to Cowra with five pounds as a betting fee. The writer claimed a holiday in a house and gave the name Holland, prompting a tracing inquiry.
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A. E. Holland
Sydney
Cowra
Holland
Queanbeyan Coursing Club Faces Rental Decision
At a stormy Queanbeyan P and A Association meeting the Coursing Club was urged to pay £2 per week for show ground rental or forfeit its ground rights. The track, unused for racing, prompted debate on a two month trial at £1 weekly before settling to £2. A meeting next Monday may revisit the issue.
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Queanbeyan P. and A. Association
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Dogowners' Association
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A. Association
Weizmann Seeks British Pact For Jewish National Life In Palestine
In Geneva Iraq communicates to the League Mandate Commission protesting the Palestine Royal Commission's partition proposals. It calls the plan unjust to Arabs and incompatible with Palestine's integral independence, offering no hope for a permanent settlement.
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Palestine Royal Commission
Infants Paralyzed Outbreak Spurs Local Health Action
Amid an infantile paralysis outbreak the county reports 55 cases today with three new patients. Municipalities demand a dean of Health approval before visitors may enter district boundaries, while a general school closure is not recommended.
British Exports Trade With Denes Urged In London
A London editorial urges Britain to expand exports and negotiate a bigger trade cycle to guard against the next slump. It stresses bilateral growth and policy stability to sustain export markets amid economic uncertainties.
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