Strike at Fisherman’s Bend Likely To End Without Extension
The Commonwealth Aircraft Corpora tion factory at Fisherman’s Bend faces an unlikely extension of the strike. Judge Beeby of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court proposes a conference to seek a settlement while Sydney plans a review tomorrow of the strike action by Commonwealth Aircraft Pty Ltd.
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Fisherman's Bend
Miners Threaten Free Labour Stoppage at North Wallarah
Newcastle report says drivers and firemen threaten to refuse coal haulage unless free labour is barred. Federated Miners urge a meeting with North Wallarah and Abfield collieries to plan action. Mass meeting and talks follow, with workers refusing to resume until a settlement is reached.
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Wollarah Col
Commonwealth to avoid intervention in NSW coal dispute
The Commonwealth Government will not intervene in the New South Wales coalfields dispute. A government spokesman said the threatened stoppage of work was not taken seriously by the Ministry and praised the NSW Government actions to resolve the issue under state laws and awards.
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Hitler to Meet Lord Runciman Soon in Prague Talks
Berlin report cites a probable upcoming meeting between Herr Hitler and Lord Runciman. The Propaganda Ministry denies proposing the rendezvous, but Runciman’s wish was conveyed to Berlin by private messenger. Berlin expects Hitler to persuade Runciman that German Czechoslovak claims are justified.
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German Military Manoeuvres Raise UK Concern
London reports that Nazi maneuvers are viewed as a power reminder rather than an immediate threat. British press cites potential stricter civilian controls after the Nazi congress at Nuremberg. A benzol shortage and wartime conscription adjustments affect civilians and women in Austria and allied states.
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Belgian Army Near German Frontier Moves
Brussels reports Belgian forces massing near the German frontier with large numbers and heavy material. General Staff HQ is at Malmedy, a town ceded to Belgium after the war, as reservists are called up for service amid tense air of ongoing conflict.
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Sudeten German Talks Heighten Prague Crisis
Crisis feared as Sudeten German representatives are seen rejecting Czechoslovak government proposals. Lord Runciman held discussions with Sudeten leaders who refuse to concede much yet hesitate to slam the door. Bratislava reports Minister for Justice Doctor Derer vows Czechoslovakia will not disappear like Austria.
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Czech Defence Council ignores mobilization move
The Czechoslovak Supreme Council of National Defence adopts impassive preparedness toward German maneuvers and votes against mobilization. Father Hlinka, campaign leader for Slovak autonomy, dies. he was imprisoned in Hungary for Slovak propaganda. The Italian press critiques France Britain and Germany, calling their actions weak and warns of war psychosis.
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Two RAF Officers Die in Yorkshire Crash
Another R A F crash today in Yorkshire killed two officers. The victims were Doctor William D Walker formerly house surgeon at Adelaide General Hospital and Lieut Edward Boyle second son of Viscountess Trenchard from her first marriage.
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Yorkshire
William D. Walker
RAF
Adelaide General Hospital
Edward Boyle
Viscountess Trenchard
Roosevelt allies face purge over New Deal support
In Washington Roosevelt signals effort to block re nomination of party members opposing New Deal measures. He targets Representative O Connor of New York and Senator Tydings of Maryland calling O Connor an obstructionist and accusing Tydings of seeking Roosevelt prestige and funding from allies. The move marks a clash with dissenters within the party.
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New York
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Dispute Sparks Storm Over Agents General in London
In London a brewing dispute among Agents General creates tension with Commonwealth officials. Australia House remains tight lipped as meetings and comments unfold, with no formal complaints against the Dominions Office or High Commissioner cited.
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Dominions Office
Commonwealth
Costs of Agents General Deploy Costs Doubt Trade Service
Sydney report notes Sir Frederick Stewart supports the view that maintaining Agents-General in London costs more than a businesslike trade commissioner service would. Brisbane coverage records the Premier Mr Forgan Smith opposing alleged encroachments by the High Commissioner’s Office and asserting states are not vassals of the Commonwealth.
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Frederick Stewart
Caindron
London
Australia
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Woman collapses and dies aiding rescue at well
Mrs Maude Echwarts, 60, collapsed and died while rushing to help rescue a 16 month old who had fallen into a 12 foot well at Frenchs Forest. The child’s mother lifted the youngster from the water and a nearby man helped pull mother and child to safety.
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French's Forest
Maude Echwarts
Cholera Outbreak Halts Japanese Operations in China
News from Shanghai reports a cholera and dysentery outbreak alarming Chinese and Japanese forces. Kiukiang bears the worst slowly spreading cases as corpses allegedly pollute wells, with about twenty thousand Japanese troops hospitalized amid the push toward Hankow.
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Kiukiang
Nune
Hankow
Japan weighs postwar China policy amid new China plans
In Tokyo discussions hint at joint postwar management with other powers while avoiding explicit pro British or anti British alignment. Foreign talks with Britain loom, aiming to limit British China influence. Hankow raids by Japanese planes kill eighty and wound two thousand two hundred across Hankow Wuchang and Hanyang as tensions rise.
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Davis Cup First Singles On Thursday In New York
The draw for the Davis Cup tie Australia versus Germany sets up two singles matches and a doubles clash on Thursday. Quist faces Henkel in final singles while Bromwich plays Metaxa, with Quist and Bromwich paired against Metaxa and Henkel in doubles as Hopman comments Bromwich’s form and eye despite a 63 degree day.
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Nutrition council to be replaced by national health committee
The Commonwealth Advisory Council on Nutrition will be replaced by a National Health and Medical Research Council attached group. At the November meeting new appointments include D H K Lee of Queensland, Stanton Hicks of Adelaide, and W J Young of Melbourne as part of a programme to correct faulty diets and investigate local nutritional deficiencies.
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Insurgents Press In Spain After Heavy Fighting
In Spain the Insurgents claim major gains after days of combat. They dislodged Loyalists from Sierra de Pandora and now seize the key mountain obstacle toward Ebro, reporting near Cuidad Real with loyalist reinforcements at Almaden. Italian casualties rise to 11,468 in Spain.
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Amelia Earhart film plans with Katharine Hepburn in the lead
Hollywood reports Howard Hughes plans an Amelia Earhart biopic starring Katharine Hepburn. The project aims to bring the life of the famed flyer to the screen with Hepburn as the star.
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World wheat surplus drives prices down worldwide
Reports from major wheat growing areas indicate a global bumper crop causing prices to fall. Some countries may retain reserves for emergencies, potentially limiting the extent of the price drop.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Australia Broadcasting Commission to receive wider powers
A bill to reorganize the Australia Broadcasting Commission will be introduced next session. The measure plans wider state representation, a possible increase in Commission personnel, a higher chairman's statue, extended news programmes, and a communications reserve for emergency service established by the Commonwealth Government.
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Hull backs international program for economic and legal restoration
Secretary Hull pledged US support for a global program aimed at restoring sound economic relations and upholding international law and justice. He warned that trouble abroad affects the nation and urged resolve within non entanglements to back disarmament efforts.
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Thirteen English Generals Retired Under New Scheme
London reports the retirement of thirteen English generals under the army service reform announced by the Minister for War Hore Belisha. Notable figures from the Great War include General Sir Hugh Jamieson Elles, famed tank commander at Cambrai in 1917, who led a tank attack with his father, also a general, visiting France to witness the battle.
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