Division Over Axis Alliance in Britain Cabinet Rift
London report cites Tokyo by United Press on Cabinet members drafting counter-proposals to block Army demands for a military alliance with the Axis Powers. The piece notes tensions over Soviet confrontations and a leading article predicting continued negotiations with Japan despite a hard line on broader war aims.
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London
Tokyo
British United Press
Newn-Chronicle
Tientain
Japancasa
Japan
Stevens May Again Lead State Against Urging Hope
Premier Mair predicted that former Premier Mr Stevens would return as State leader. He said he would welcome Mr Stevens back in public life, though not as a private member, expressing hope for the day Stevens again becomes Premier.
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Sydney
Stevens
Mr. Mair
Mair
U.A.P
1 Stevena
Eghara
Mtr
Axis Powers Reach Agreement On European Problems
Reuters reports a joint axis plan with a leading article noting moderation amid international responsibility. The piece mentions Count Clana and Mr Stevens, possible promotions, Danzig tensions, and postwar political maneuvering as preparations for further talks unfold.
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Aie Momstor Lani
Sieclair
Reuter
Syste Het Party
Tong
Tepple
Clana W Elamour
Stevens
Rome
Neea
Tr Stevens
Danzig
Germany
Poland
Tare
Palley
Cabinet backs broader tax plan to fund race clubs
The cabinet approved broad tax increases to support race clubs and broader relief efforts. Mr Maie said the Taxation Bill is nearly ready and will be introduced in Parliament when it resumes. A renewal of the current moratorium was also discussed, expiring at year’s end.
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Sydney
Promet
Maie
Male
Danish Farmer Migration Law Affects Them
Fragmented report from Sydney notes Danish farmers facing migration restrictions. It mentions Brastug and others unable to meet demands for entry and money and contemplates Australia’s war and trade context. It recalls 4000 who faced entry hurdles and relocation uncertainty under harsh conditions.
Labour Party to Issue Fresh Policy Book Ahead of Election
The Labour Party plans to publish a second Blue Book and a new policy handbook led by the Federation PM Curting Leader as the party readies for the next election. The move signals anticipation of early Parliament dissolution with an election not due until October.
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Labour
Curting
Curtin
Ind
ABE
Ashour
Max
No increase in flour taxation
A London dispatch reports a leading article urging limit on wheat policy while noting fears that flour tax plans could raise costs. Prime Minister Menzies defends the approach, saying the Wheat industry faces precarious markets and a conference with states must attempt to secure agreement for mobilised price and regulated output. Victoria and others diverge, and a rescheduled August 28 meeting is hoped to yield a ground of agreement.
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London
Buniay
Mr. Mensien
Fimen
St Victor
Atralia
Mensies
Australia
Menzies
Sydney
Victoria
Mr Maur
Tom
Denzig Police Chief to See Hitler
London dispatch reports Danzig police leadership planning a staged high level visit to Nazi Germany. The unusual travel note hints at plans to meet Adolf Hitler amid wartime tension and submarine propulsion discussions.
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Denzig
Hitler
Japanese Military Ends Tokyo Talks Amid Evacuations
Japanese military representatives from Tientsin left Tokyo by air declaring no justification for further delay. They warned that troops would be strengthened unless Britain changed its policy in the Shanghai International Settlement. One British subject has evacuated from Shanghai as anti British demonstrations continue in Peking and Tientsin.
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Tokyo
Tientsin
Britain
Shanghi International Settlement
Shanai
Peking
Labelling of Wool in Textile Goods
Daunell proposes that modern textiles be properly labelled and urges government action to regulate Australian wool. The report says "Pure Wool" should appear only on items with at least four percent wool, ensuring accurate descriptions and preventing misrepresentation of wool content.
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Daunell
Gaunell
Cmholl
Coach Capsized Tragedy Hits Tourist Party in Australia
A sightseeing coach carrying tourists from the Manoora plunged into a ravine near Gordonvale. Four died, including Ronald Joseph Beckley and Elizabeth Irvine, ages 40 and 4. Several passengers were injured, with two pinned beneath the wreck before rescue arrived.
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Camrose
Ronald Joseph Beckley
Emman Barter Berlin Seeks Cotton Trade Deal
A fragment reports iEmman Barter Berlin pursuing a trade wager involving 10,000 tons of cotton. No further details are clearly readable.
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Iemman
Berlin
Montag
Case for Germany book affair cited by Professor Laurie
Professor Laurie of The Link organization claims the Case for Germany was blocked by British publishers for being too favorable to Germany. He says he has no financial stake in the book and urges banks to support distribution in Britain, hoping thousands will buy it.
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London
Profesor Laurie
the Link Organisation
Orn Thaw
Germany
Touty
Train Disaster in Nevada Kills Nineteen Injures Many
A Southern Pacific streamlined passenger train, City of San Francisco, derailed and plunged into a Nevada river after a broken bridge event. Nineteen dead, nearly sixty injured including two Melbourne residents. sabotage suspected with rails moved and a missing bar. Coroner's jury later found tampering evident.
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Reno
Nevada
Melbourne
Southern Pacific Railway
City of
San Francisco
Tigrage
Tooly
O Mietaly
Sinich
Sucharest
Viola Tomlin
Mnlbourne
Mir. L
Tom
Petroais
Bucharest
Seizure of German Funds Upheld in Paris Case
In Paris on Sunda the Appeal Court ruled that Germany’s export ban on capital cannot be applied in France. The ruling allowed the use of German funds in France to satisfy a German company’s debt to a refugee doctor under German law, reversing export restrictions.
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Paris
Sunda
Germany
France
Hitler Not Entire Cause of World Tension Said
Sydney dispatch reports Prime Minister stated that Hitler was not solely to blame for current European strain. He opposed sensationalized reports and argued Germany’s declared peaceable aims justify continued dialogue. London dispatch notes unofficial commentary on sabotage fears and Danube defense.
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Sydney
Hitler
Melbournne
Rumours of Army March Ahead of Plan World War II Era
The report, though garbled, hints at high level military discussions involving Hitler and a Count, with mentions of Danzig and Polish state relations. It suggests imminent actions by a German force and a march by allied or associated entities, though specifics are unclear. The piece reflects unsettled speculation rather than confirmed plans.
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London
Hitler
Count Cano
Danzig
Rae
Hich
Rammary
Mar Hikerot
Ha Iehbads
Soviet talks in progress in Moscow arena
British, French and Soviet military staffs, gathered to secure an anti aggression pact, conferred again in Moscow for two hours. No statement was issued about the deliberations.
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Moscow
War Talk and Polish Question Across European Press
A fragment from a European wire reports German and Italian papers hammer Poland with warnings of danger and urge harsh terms. London and Manchester papers debate peace plans, while U S President Roosevelt is noted to rest as events swirl around Danzig demilitarisation and Polish rights in a volatile diplomatic climate.
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Stational Zeitung
Poland
London
Mali
Hull
Uim
Danzig
Pugne
Polar
Cairo
Bunting
Imc
Warne Haw
Unc Rer
Wester Peleppe
Daneig
Adminster
Fenalley
Five Power Conference Aims at Poland Without France
Five power conference discussions include Poland and Italy in a bid to secure a broader settlement. Signor Mussolini is involved as the Italian representative, while major nations seek to advance a framework for peace and security in Europe. The talks emphasize balancing power without full participation by France.
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Paris
Mussolini
Poland
Nut
Rives
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Shanghai
Tieninin
MR. Stevens
May
United Action On European Problems
Thirsby
Mrrwater
Poerste
Johannnes Brastug
Commonwealth
Australi
Garmere
Bnd
Labour Party
Allays
Amalatiens
Mupport
Commonwealth Government
Sheratary
Ms.w
Catominloner
Burt
Daily Telegraph
Herry
Moreaih
America
Romanta
MR. Menzies
Mamsay
Turin
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