Melbourne Death Notice for Cartwright Family
Bereaved family of Cartwright and Miss Queanbeyan announce the death of Mrs Cartwright aged 10 in Melbourne. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs M. Spain of Croydon and Mr Ronald Cartwright of Sydney. Sympathy and thanks conveyed to all friends.
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Cartwright
Spain
Melbourne
Jean Racalony Youndse
Pe Cartwright
Queanbeyan
Ronald
M. Bpain
Croydon
Bydney
British trade loss of European markets felt in July
The report shows a sharp drop in Britain’s trade with Europe in July with imports totaling £530,xxx and exports down, reflecting a difficult period. It notes declines in manufactured goods and coal, while exports to North and South America rose, and highlights increased imports of raw materials and food, drink, and tobacco.
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United
Italy
Europe
United Kingdom
Road to Darwin work authorised for Central Australia link
The Commonwealth Government will connect the Alice Springs to Birdum walkways with a 625 mile road valued at about £200,000. An army of 500 workmen will start within 10 to 14 days to complete the highway before the wet season, with sections managed by New South Wales South Australia and Queensland. Housing camps to be arranged along the route.
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Central Australia
Darwin
Alice Springs
Birdum
625 Mille
Weil
Department of the Interior
Army
Goverments
New South Wales
South Australia
Queensland
Anator Follgeig
STATUS OF INDIA Congress Party Rejects Proposals
A fragmented report notes the Congress Party’s rejection of several proposals. The discussion centers on August suggestions and British wartime policy, with indications that attendees would be required to attend if a situation arose.
Parliament for the people and party reform
The Prime Minister rejects appointing non parliament figures to cabinets before an election while urging electors to broaden talent. He argues for reform of party selection to end hacks and allow voters direct choice, noting that multiple selections undermine candidate qualification and an ideal Parliament hinges on elector scrutiny.
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Menzies
Commonwealth
Japan and China Near Draft Treaty in Shanghai Talks
Reliable Japanese reports say the Army completed a draft treaty with Nanking and sent it to Tokyo for approval. Negotiations resumed after partial agreement with Wang Ching Wei, who urged Japanese withdrawal from China and return of railways telegraphs and other public utilities.
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Shanghai
Nanking
Tokyo
Wang Ching Wei
Woo
China
Governor and escorts depart Canberra for Melbourne by train
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie and Brigadier General A. T. Anderson left Canberra by train for Melbourne yesterday evening. Mr Alan J. Lockhart also left Government Hall Canberra. Lady Gowrie with Miss Phyliss Parkinson visited the Canberra Women's Canteen at the Technical College Kingston and later inspected the new hospital at the RAAF Station Kingston.
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Lord Gowre
A. T. Anderson
Canberra
Melbourne
Alan J. Lockhart
Government Hall
Gowrie
Phyliss Parkinson
Technical College
Kingston
RAAF
Treaty would not end campaign against Chungking Government
The article notes the treaty would not affect the ongoing campaign against the Chungking Government and emphasizes the agreement provides for the continuance of martial law at Nanking.
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Chungking
Nanking
Australia’s War Munitions Drive Expands Under Menzies
Prime Minister Menzies outlined a £100 million munitions programme approved by the War Cabinet since its creation. The plan aims to quintuple prewar small arms output this year, double machine guns, and employ about 150 000 workers in munitions plants within a year, while supplying Britain India and New Zealand. Aircraft, anti aircraft, anti tank guns and machine tools are among new productions, cheaper than British and American costs.
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Australia
Mr. Menzies
Iin
Ministry of Munitions
War Cabinet
Menzies
Wia
Great Britain
India
New Zealand
Ttia
Messares
Curtin
Labour
Status Quo in the Pacific and Japan’s New Political Structure
Tokyo reports six teen South Be associations forming a Japanese Federation of South Beas Organisations to align with the government’s South Sea policy. Foreign Minister Massuoka warns of grave concern over the status quo and steps to preserve it. Kokumin comments criticize Churchill and Anglo American plans for Pacific changes. Banking talks near completion for a basic treaty, with Prince Konoye expected to outline a new political structure.
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Tokyo
South Be
Businessmven
Massuoka
Japan
Booth Beas
Kokumini
Churchill
Association of Common Interests
Pacific Islands
Pacific
United States
Prince Konoye
British convoy attacked off French coast in World War II blow
A British convoy was attacked off the French coast with no ships sunk. The barrage from guns lasted about an hour and was followed by German bomber raids driven off by RAF fighters.
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London
Tla.f
Parliament ends to face election in wartime Australia
The fifteenth Commonwealth Parliament sat for the last time as Governor-General Gowrie will dissolve both Houses in Melbourne next Tuesday. Prime Minister Menzies and Opposition Leader Curtin reflect on war and postwar plans, with policy contrasts emerging for the upcoming general election on May 21.
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Lord Gowrie
Melbourne
House of Representa
Curtin
Beasley
Mr. Mengies
Menzies
Canberra
Forgan Smith Declares No Federal Candidacy
Brisbane reports Premier Mr. Forgan Smith reiterates refusal to leave state politics for federal duties. Queensland campaign kicks off September 6 with a Cavour Party rally. Labour fields candidates in all ten divisions. UAPF holds Morton and Lilley and contests Brisbane and Griffith. Northern Country Party targets Herbert Kennedy. Central Council enters Capricarnia and all Labour seats.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Forgang Smith
Cavour Party
Labour
Mesers
Bertram
Collins
Elliott
Fenary
U.apf
Morton
Lilley
Griffith
Northern Country Party
Herbert
Kennedy
Central Council
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Country Party
Capricarnia
Queensland Country Party
Darling Downs
Maranoa
Wide Bay
Britain to Lease Island Bases in Atlantic Defense Talks
Washington reports the Attorney General Mr. Jackson said a long meeting with departmental heads and defence lenders covered American acquisition of naval and air bases along the Atlantic. Officials discussed the legality of transferring average destroyers to Britain.
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Washington
Jackson
Atlantic
Justice Department
Britain
Misunderstandings Over Pacific Islands and Base Deals
London reports Britain may be ready to yield Pacific islands to the United States as a peace move but Tokyo notes a Rome Roma report via Nichi Nichi claiming Phoenix Gilbert Solomon and Bismarck Islands would transfer to the United States with American base rights in Australia. The charges cite Vatican pretender sources and a British minister influence.
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Omell
Britain
United States
Churchhill
Tokyo
the Times
Nichi Nichi
Rome
Phoenix
Gilbert
Solomon
Bismarck Islands
Australia
South Pacific
War Day by Day War Plans Delay Invasion Prospects
The piece notes invasion prospects for England narrowing as weather and Allied air power hinder German plans. It cites American and U S Naval estimates, British defense boosts, and raids on German supply lines. It also covers Australia appointing Sir Latham as ambassador to Tokyo and stresses continued Britain Australia cooperation.
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England
United States Army
Britain
United States
Coat’ Te’ Tee
Getamee Air Force
No Conflict with British Policy on Australian Foreign Relations
The article argues Australia should pursue direct diplomatic ties with Japan to supplement Britain driven policy. It asserts Australia’s national status and Pacific role demand independent access to Japan and closer Britain cooperation, while maintaining Britain’s enduring link and influence.
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Soway
Australia
Ambaasdora
United Ki
Britain
Japan
Weather Summary from Canberra Telegraphed Report
Canberra Thursday weather summary reports a barometer around 50.29 inches at 1 PM and temperatures from 2 to 94 degrees with a maximum near 61.9 and a minimum around 18 degrees. Winds at 3 PM are from the north with notable gusts.
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