Japanese Drive at Standstill Brings Sydney Strike Talks
A preliminary conference will be held in Melbourne on Monday between Amalgamated Engineering Union representatives and Commonwealth Aircraft Corp Ltd managers over the Fishermen's Bend engineers strike. It aims to discuss terms for resuming work and assurances against victimisation. Commonwealth and union officials express cautious optimism about a settlement.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Commonweal Aircraft Corporation Ltd
Fisherman's Bend
Tyonat
Conon’wealth Council
Enginsera
Taght
Bydney
Commonwealth Council
Im. Cranwell
Garden Taland
Tupon
Ant
Lithgow Mall Arme
Ed Rami
Hankow Capture Calls For More Men
London reports the Japanese drive on Hankow needs reinforcements and may take three months. Tokyo moves headquarters to Nanking as air battles rage near Munyang with claims of Chinese losses and counterclaims of Chinese resilience amid raids.
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London
Hankow
Telegraph
Encinanes
Cormerfpls
Chines
Shangha
Nanking
Shanghai
Munyang
Miners Unite For Common Cause With New Log Plan
September 6 meeting agenda outlines that unions will serve a log of claims on coal owners and seek improved wages and conditions. National Convention plan authorizes Directions Committee to make recommendations and future meetings in the Commonwealth will push a shared campaign.
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Commonwealth
Saiis
Weanendas
False Evidence In Supreme Court Hearing In Sydney
In a Sydney Supreme Court session Justice Biree warned Mine Vigwell over false endearing after she admitted giving large false evidence. Vigwell had sued her brother William Vigwell, chief health inspector, as executor of their mother's will, claiming £3080 from the estate under an agreement with the late mother. She acknowledged lying about nearly £2500 for a War Department man, asserting the funds were her own and that she concealed the truth to honor a vow to her mother. The case continued with further hearing delayed.
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Supreme Court
Toda
Biree
Joan Charlton Vigwell
Ahe
Lalge
Mise Vigwell
William Osweld Vigwell
Sydney City
Abe
Drothern
Bib
Isa
Wigwell
Hed
New Taxation in Next Budget to Raise Funds
Cabinet approves a planned 3.3 to 4.0 million pound taxation for the coming financial year to finance defence and national insurance programs. Details of tax increases will be set at a Melbourne meeting, with a Defiance Council conference to fund a 14.8 million pound defence allocation. Increases target income tax and customs duties while keeping departmental spending minimal. Revenue gains projected from income tax rise and a one percent sales tax increase, with no rate reduction and a temporary surcharge. Approval by three overseas ministers is required before Parliament considers the budget.
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Melbourne
Wil
Defiance Council
Pewmaster
McLachlan
Mr. Lyons
Rooney
Aeferiee
New South Wales
Thompson
Fifth Test Good Wicket Prospects With Rain Likely
London reports a cool, breezy opening day forecast for the fifth Test at the Oval. Rain possible later on Saturday with a lively wicket, and tickets for days four to six already sold or being booked.plenty of related notes include Ames out due to injury and Wright sidelined by a hand injury.
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London
the Oval
Melbourne
Lepas
Barrett
Stadman
McCabe
O'Reitly
Major Spanish War Battle Looms at Ebro
Barcelona Times correspondent foresees a major Ebro clash as Republicans hope for collapse of the rebels without full reconquest. Franco readies counter attack while insurgents guard frontier. Madrid fears monarchist escape to England. deserters report troubling movements in Burgos and Santander.
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Ebro
London
Barcelona
the Times
Ubeide
Supportain
Premier Negrin
Franco
Levante
Daily Telegraph
Cance
England
Pitteen
Burgos
Santander
Ban on New Zealand Potatoes Continues in Australia
The Australian Cabinet decided to extend the ban on importing New Zealand potatoes, in place since 1970, due to disease concerns. Aimed at protecting domestic markets amid economic strain, the move allows transhipment under customs control and contemplates negotiations with New Zealand.
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Amaterday
New Zealand
New Zeland
Uewale
New Zasland
Customs” Department
Erland
Prague Czech negotiations at standstill London
Prague dispatches report stalled talks as Lord Runciman holds two hour meeting with Herr Henlein. Reuters notes possible conference among great powers. Danish and Finnish press hint at revised terms and limited self rule concessions amid ongoing efforts to salvage negotiations in Central Europe.
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London
Prague
Daily Telegraph
Runciman
Thurmay
Runcioen
Henleht
Henlein
Pramier
Dr Hodsa
Auto Bodies Plant at Port Kembla New Industry
A new auto bodies plant is planned for Port Kembla to manufacture a wide range of components. The venture, backed by Australia Ltd and John Lysaght Pty Ltd with 300000 capital, aims for initial production and eventual expansion employing 400 to 500 men, growing to about 11000000 total over time.
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Port Mambla
Tt Ie
Armen Australia Ltd
John Lysaght Ply. Ltd
German slump drastic steps ordered to end slump
Berlin correspondent of the News-Chronicle reports drastic measures to end the slump. He says Hitler conspired with Funk Darre and Bebacht, and they have been ordered to intervene to buy aares Sung on the marks.
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London
Berlin
News-Chronicle
Hitler
Roosevelt Links US Canada Ties To World Peace
President Roosevelt declared the United States would aid Canada if threatened, framing a broader moral stance. Diplomatic observers debate whether the speech expands the Monroe Doctrine to include Canada, stressing friendly relations and democratic ideals amid fears of aggression and propaganda.
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Washington
Queens’ University
Kingston
Ontario
Rooaevelt
United States
Canada
Moncasion
Sethood
Roosevelt
United
Stetee
Famous Jockey Gordon Richards Likely to Ride at Caulfield
Melbourne report from Friday suggests the renowned English rider Gordon Richards will compete at Caulfield on Boxing Day. The MacT.C cable indicates Richards and fellow English jockey Bobby Nes are planning to spend holidays in Australia, with Me. Leos parde expecting Richards to influence Australian riders through his riding methods.
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Melbourne
Hkely
Gordon Richards
Gquifeld
Mact.c
Richarda
Ano
Bobby Nes
Britain Strength in Air and Sea Boosted in Wartime Analysis
A London summary argues Britain can produce 270 aircraft and 700 men weekly, rising to 26,000 annually in war. It claims superior naval mobility, protected routes, and a stronger Mediterranean position, warning Britons are ready to mobilize, asserting military power exceeds 1914 levels.
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Britain
Severe tests of gas masks in Australia
The Minister for Defence described severe testing at the Matt Byrnong laboratory on civilian gas masks produced in Australia. Tests showed 490 per cent tailure in some units while British and Austrian models used for training functioned differently. An annual service test was required to prove effectiveness of Australian masks.
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Australia
Matt Byrnong
Thorby
Italian plane crash near Varese claims lives in brief
In brief a Italian Macchine air crash near Varese shortly after takeoff killed several, including the pilot, with the Prefect of Varese and family among the dead. Other notes mention Mrs Kiroy Green chartering a flight, and potential male co pilot.
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Varese
Joie
Joomey
Imvetery Flight
London
Thurslay
Kiroy Green
Scott and
Campbell Binck
Niyatery
Ah Auaniie
Trade Pacts Urged With Foreign Countries
Melbourne report says the Glaxier Federation federal council will seek trade agreements with European nations, especially Germany, to help wool buyers access credits and avoid damaging the wool industry as buyers seek better terms to meet textile needs. Mr S. Officer notes rouble issues hindered purchases and urges eased credit to support wool exports.
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Melbourne
Federal Council
Glaxier Federation
Germany
5. S
Favelen Credita
Gubatiuler
Wenntiae
Australia Leads In Davis Cup Final
Bromwich faced Henkel as Australia took the first set in the Davis Cup final. Bromwich won the next game after Henkel’s service fault and netting, with slow courts contributing to the rally. Henkel struggled to counter as Bromwich broke serve and claimed the set with a composed performance.
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Australia
New York
Thured
Longwood Cricket Club
Brookline
Maes
Bromwich
Henkel
Quiet
von Metaxa
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