Court mediation eases strike at Port Melbourne factory
Melbourne report says engineers at the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation plant may return to work after Prime Minister Lyons proposed court aided talks. Judge Beeby urged a conference and re registration of the union to quickly resolve the dispute. Lyons urged prompt action to meet workers claims and re register to enable immediate consideration.
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Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation
Port Melbourne
Mr. Lyons
Canberra
Lyons
Sydney
Beeby
Nazi storm troops sent to Sudetenland alarm London press
The Manchester Guardian notes Nazi storm troopers in Sudetenland disguised as civilians. The News Chronicle warns Whitehall must reveal truth about European tensions as mobilisations loom. Berlin claims vast forces and long German manoeuvres with potential to threaten Czechoslovakia.
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London
Manchester Guardian
Sudetenland
Krebs
Czechoslovakia
Herr Henlein
Buerckel
Dr. Inquart
Lyons hints at cabinet reshuffle and new civil aviation role
Prime Minister Lyons signaled possible cabinet changes while stating that future announcements would come from him. The plan reportedly includes transforming the Civil Aviation Branch into a separate department overseen by a minister outside defence, potentially reshaping External Affairs to the Attorney-General and elevating the Executive Council post to a full portfolio for Hughes.
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Defence Department
Defence
Thorby
Menzies
Executive Council
Hughes
Aeriughe
Japan in Davis Cup tie faces Germany in zone final
Australia beat Japan three matches to two to set up a zone final with Germany in Montreal. Quist defeated Yamagishi in a hard fought battle while Bromwich withdrew with a bruised thigh, raising illness concerns ahead of Boston.
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Japan
Montreal
Australia
Germany
Quist Rove
Yamagishi
Quist
Nakano
Bromwich
Associated Press
Hopman
Hop
Qulat
Parachutist Killed Besancon After Parachute Failure
In Brief reports James Williams, a toiler of the delayed drop parachute record, died when his parachute failed to open after a 3 000 foot fall at Besancon. The item notes other world brief items including hunger strikes and a miracle operation in Tokyo.
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Paris
James Williams
Besancon
Wheat Price Cabinet to Discuss August Meeting
The Commonwealth Government will not attend the Premiers conference on August 26 to discuss home wheat consumption. Acting Minister for Commerce Mr Cameron says prior to the meeting net would be discussed and that only cooperation between State and Commonwealth governments can find a solution to factory difficulties.
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Tasman Air Mail
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Defence
Thorby
Imperial
Commonwealth
Bydney
Cameron
Net
Commonwealth |Vernments
Darwin Strike Nears Expanded Action Amid Unsettled Talks
In Darwin on Monday the Mint for the Interior head Mr McEwen arrived triggering a postponement of the all out strike. The North Australian Workers’ Union plans to cease work tomorrow with a strike expected as talks break down and responses remain unfavourable.
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Mint For
Interior
Mr. McEwen
Dartoday
Tion
German aviator dies in air crash near Kimberley
Adolf Glaugauer, a German employee at Kimberley airport, ended a night with a fatal attempt after a dance. He crashed after takeoff, survived the initial impact, then perished when the machine broke apart in the air 23 miles from the airport.
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Capetown
Adolflaugauer
Kimberley
Glaugauer
Czech Alarm Over German Troops Near Frontier
Prague reports from the Czecho German frontier describe growing German troop movements despite Berlin’s claim of harmless maneuvers. About 100000 troops under General Von Arnim are said to be in the Gistz county, with Berlin hinting a local initiative similar to D Annun cio in Italy. Officials note Henlein’s party was instructed by Berlin to avoid compromise before the Nasi Conference at Nuremberg.
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Daily Telegraph
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Times
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News-Chronicle
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D'Annungio
Nuremberg
Henlein
Major air battle ends with Government loss of one plane
Reports from Barcelona describe a two hour dog fight in which three rebel planes were to be shot down. government forces reportedly lost only one aircraft. Czech frontier notes warn of mined bridges and tank traps as Sudeten tensions rise. European officials fear renewed instability as Runciman visit nears.
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Gandean
Prague
Daily Telegraph
Czechoslovakia
Lord Runciman
News- Chronicle
Europe
Rome
Newa-Chronicle
Defence
Masaryk
Hodza
Quist Triumphs In Thrilling Two Set Victory
Quist defeated Yamagishi in straight sets 10-9? The Australian dominated with precise placements and strong backhand and forehand drives. Despite Yamagishi’s drop shots and brief bursts of pressure, Quist built a commanding lead and closed out the match with clean finishing shots.
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Yamagishi
Quist
Ike
Yamagichi
Quint
Bromwich
Yamagiishi
Yamagish
Love
Miners Federation Accepts NSW Inquiry Tribunal Offer
The National Convention of the Miners Federation decided to accept New South Wales Government's offer to form a tribunal of inquiry into safety conditions at collieries, on condition other State Governments send observers. It expects other Governments to take part. Meanwhile miners proceed with log of claims and serve them on Commonwealth State governments and Australasian colliery proprietors once replies arrive.
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Sydney
The
Miners’ Federation
New South Walesa
Commonwealth
Stay of Proceedings in Compensation Claim
In Sydney on Monday a sequel to the Workers' Compensation Commission award to Joan Carnell a 16 year old girl was made when an application for a stay of proceedings was heard. Judge Lamond had awarded 13/6 after a claim of hysteria linked to an illness contracted while employed at Commonwealth Weaving Mill Pty Ltd. Counsel for the company argued fresh evidence showed the commission was deceived by the applicant and her mother, and a stay of proceedings was granted.
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Mollison
Paris
Mont Reuil-Farmer
James Mollison
le Bourpel
Sydney
Workers’ Compensation Commission
Joan Carnell
Lamond
Setanus
Commonwealth Weaving Milla Pty., Ltd
Mr. Nicholls
Company
Soviet Casualties Reported on Manchukuo Border
Official communique puts Soviet losses at 236 killed and 611 wounded in twelve days of fighting on the Manchukuo border while Japan reports 600 killed and 2,500 wounded.
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Moscow
Manchukuo
Forced Landing Ends Tokyo Russia Crisis
Tokyo reports a temporary end to the crisis with Russia after an Avro Anson forced landing near Whitfield. Pilot Eric Balmer and two crew escaped uninjured as ice on the wing forced the landing amid damaged undercarriage. The incident may boost cooperation between nations.
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Russia
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Daily Telegraph
Whitfield
Benalla
Eric Balmer
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