England Pledges New Aid To France In Air Strike Talks
Sydney reports ongoing talks over extending the strike at the Commonwealth Aircraft factory at Fisherman’s Bend. A Sydney conference of state representatives failed to decide tonight but hints of progress toward settlement emerged. Attendees held discussions with Melbourne figures while Beasley is rumored to be asked to intervene. Several delegates prepare for leave, suggesting the crisis may ease.
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Leeds
Britain to pledge support to France over Czechoslovakia crisis
London reports Britain will declare support for France if it faces conflict over Czechoslovakia. A ministers conference including Chamberlain and Halifax aimed to end disagreements on central European tensions. British circles foresee acceleration of events around Sudetenland and possible consequences.
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Robert Vensittart
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Manchester Guardian
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Sudetenland
Lord Runciman Secures Renewal of Talks at Prague
London reports renewed discussions between Czechs and Benes Germans amid expectations of heavy obstacles ahead. The Times notes cautious optimism while Prague's Daily Telegraph correspondent cites German Social Democrats compressed by Henlein terror.
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Gordon Seat Election Void After Postal Vote Shortfalls
The Court of Disputed Returns voided the March 28 Gordon poll due to absent postal vote formalities not being completed and Act provisions unmet. The petition by William Milne against Henry Basil Turner, declared elected by nine votes, was upheld with costs to be paid by the Crown. A by election is set for September 17 or 24.
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Henry Basil Turner
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Japanese advance near Hankow and rail cuts claimed
Thu reports say Japanese forces close on Hankow and push to cut the North South railways. Juichang reportedly captured while Hopesi columns move toward the Peking Hankow line, taking two towns in Anhwel district. Soviet patrols allegedly crossed near Saghalien. General Yamamoto warns the Soviet fortifications and presses a tense border posture.
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Yamamoto
Military rations curb political activity by officers
New Commonwealth Government rations curb political activity of Permanent and Militia Forces. Regulations ban officers and soldiers from active involvement in political or municipal organizations or from using military rank in such actions. Applies to parliament members and citizen forces as well.
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Commonwealth
Permanent Forcea
Cormerstel
British Trade Falls with U S A
Washington report shows in the first half of 1928 British imports from the United States rose by a large percentage while exports fell by 47.6 percent creating an import excess of 50,689,000 pounds over exports compared with a 24,188,000 pound excess in the same period last year.
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United States
Coal Tribunal to Probe Mine Safety and Miner Health
Sydney officials announce a coal safety tribunal to investigate miners health and mine safety. The panel will include Justice Davidson as chair, Mr. J. Jeffries for coal owners, and Mr. F. Lowden for the miners.
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J. Jeffries
F. Lowden
Miners Stay In Strike At Durham Colliery
In Newcastle on Thursday two hundred miners began a strike at the Durham colliery owned by B H Proprietary Ltd. After a management refusal to fund an additional coal loader, a deputation sought another mechanic. The request was refused and the miners stayed in place.
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Durham
B.H. Proprietary Ltd
Spanish Nationalists Gain Ground Near Saragossa
Spanish rebel forces push from Gandesa north west, claim recapture of Corberra, and down twenty Loyalist aircraft on the Ebro front as the outcome of the battle may decide the war. Barcelona reports a three weekly bread ration cut due to grain ship bombings. Bayonne notes a rebel strike killing a French holiday maker swept into the Bidessoa river.
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Corberra
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Bidessoa
Comments on English Victory in Timeless Test
Sir Perham Warner argues timeless tests hurt English temperament and praises England’s all round strength while noting weather and pitches favored batting. Australian dominance questioned by several critics. calls for wicket reforms and predicts Ashes return to England after a long period.
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Perham Warner
Bir Pelham Warner
Australia
O'Reilly
England
Bradman
Cnet
Charles Bray
Daily Herald
Manchester Guardian
In & Leader
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Yorkshire
Fifth Test in Retrospect England and Australia Fight Evenly
A drawn rubber at the Oval underscores limited gap between England and Australia. Bradman dominates batters yet Hutton and Leyland grind in Saturday’s session. England’s luck and Yorkshire grit shape the result as England denies Australia a clean sweep. Bradman shoulders burden, O Reilly risks injury, and the series ends with cordiality and a note of mutual respect.
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Leeds
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Defence vote increases for next two years
Cabinet devoted most of its meeting to defence questions and will revisit discussion tomorrow. The Defence Expansion Scheme for 1998-38 and the following two years envisages an expenditure of £48,000,000 excluding civil aviation votes. With the world unsettled, spending may be sped up, possibly £15,000,000 in the current year. Income tax rise will be required for extra outlay. Cabinet opposes raising sales tax from 4 to 5 per cent. Budget proposals nearly finished. Ministers will meet three abroad ministers in Canberra starting September 12 to discuss the legislative programme. The Defence Council will meet tomorrow morning with senior officers in attendance.
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Canberra
Hitler displays vast German parade before Hungarian Regent
In Berlin the Regent of Hungary Admiral Horthy rode with Adolf Hitler to the Presidential palace amid a heavy crowd. Some 61,000 troops took part and 308 guns were shown publicly for the first time. The display featured 10 inch and 8 inch guns, 412 tanks, 700 motorised vehicles, 800 motorcycles and 82 horse drawn vehicles.
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Trial set for Schuschnigg and Austrian leaders
Vienna reports that Dr Schuschnigg and other former Austrian leaders will face trial next month on charges of breaking the constitution violating the law and acting against public interests The treason question is not expected to be raised A full list of accused is not yet complete Schuschnigg is not allowed to see his wife or daughter on radio contact.
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Prison guards held on murder charge after hunger strike deaths
In Philadelphia on a Thursday two prison guards were arrested after an inquiry into the death of four prisoners during a hunger strike. They were released on bail of £625 on charges of murder. The inmates reportedly died from extreme starvation.
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United States Probes Airliner Attack Ownership
Secretary for State Cor dell Hull said the US seeks full information on the machine-gunning of the air liner partly owned by an American company in China. The bid would hinge on determining ownership of the plans and the incident involved Japanese planes.
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Washington
Cordell Hull
China
United States
French Dock Strike Spreads Across Ports and Algeria
The Marseille dock strike has spread to several ports and Algeria, with possible effects on Corsica and Morocco. The government is making strenuous efforts to settle the trouble. Lord Gifford arrested for surfboard and warned by lifeguards after an Australian trip. Lindbergh allegedly knocked out a man guarding him and Mrs Lindbergh at Moscow Aerodrome. World brain trust discussed by British Association to seed international lectureships. Australian scullers Pearce and rivals to race for world title at Toronto. Japanese plan to segregate woollen industry into military domestic and export categories. George Eyston on Bonneville Flats clocked 7.155 mph outward, timing device failed on return, new Thunderbolt praised.
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Marseilles
Algeria
Corsica
Morocco
New York
Bonneville Flats
George Eyston
Eyston
River Flood Submerges Highway Across Moss Vale Area
After almost a week of heavy rain the Bong Bong river burst its banks flooding eight feet in places and forcing numerous residents to evacuate. The main highway between Moss Vale Bowral and Mittagong was submerged partly as Bowral homes saw three feet of floodwater. The meteorologist warned many rivers would flood due to cyclonic conditions. A mob of 200 was found dead in a paddock after torrential rain on the south coast caused wide flooding in the Kiama district.
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Bowral
Mittagong
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Robertson
Road Safety Councillor Fitzgerald Fined at Glebe Court
Richard J. Fitzgerald, secretary of the Motor Transport Association New South Wales and Road Safety Council member, was fined 14/6 at Glebe Court for disobeying an aural traffic light signal at Glebe on June 28. He said he would appeal the fine.
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