Menzies Ministry Survives Budget Crisis Compromise Reached
The Menzies government kept power after Labour accepted War Council compromise on the Budget. Key points include income tax exemptions up to £200, a weekly domestic allowance, £1,000,000 for wheat drought relief, and boosted pensions. The move ends a volatile crisis and smooths passage of revised wartime finance measures.
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Advisory War Council
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Trade With Turkey Agreement Aims to Boost Empire Commerce
London reports Britain has concluded arrangements to raise trade with Turkey and the empire through new commercial exchanges. Payments between Turkey and the sterling area will use the current Turkish lira rate, with special accounts set up to ease payments. The pact complements a February agreement.
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Turkey
Sterling
Berlin displeased with Quisling
Oslo reports German news agencies state Quisling the Norwegian Nazi administrator travels to Berlin. Norwegian public opinion grows disaffected with Major Quisling's administration and talks of his replacement continue in Oslo publications.
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Oslo
Ae Quisling
Berlin
Norway
Gnemena
Quisling
Air Force rescue saves 13 from wreck off New South Wales coast
An Amphibian aircraft directed a rescue vessel to 13 survivors clinging to wreckage after a cargo steamer sank within three minutes off the New South Wales coast. The ship, crew of 20 with seven missing, sank following an explosion unknown in cause. Survivors were brought to Sydney. four were admitted to hospital with satisfactory early condition.
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Government Stands Firm as Budget Talks Resume
The House of Representatives pauses until 4 pm after Prime Minister Menzies and the Advisory War Council discuss budget concessions. The cabinet plans income tax exemption to 200, bolster mother and domestic allowances, drought relief grant, and pension increases, signaling compromise with Labour may be limited.
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Labour perturbed by election talk after party meeting
After a lengthy Labour meeting observers report rumours of a snap election. Officials and Government circles hint December 28 could be feasible while Labour voices turned anxious over the budget and Mr Menzies stance on compromise.
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Te Coe
Menzies
Lamar Party
Eo Oe
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Germany and Romania sign ten year reconstruction pact
Germany and Romania sign a ten year economic reconstruction agreement. Germany will supply equipment experts and capital for drainage irrigation industry development and Romania will develop communications to natural markets. Prices for Romanian products will be fixed in German markets.
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Rumania
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Editor in Rome warns Romania on Axis League plan
From Rome the Curentul editor reports Germany plans a new League of Nations with HQ in Vienna and a vast European coalition. He says Axis diplomacy seeks joint armies and territorial loosening and warns Romanians to expect military aid promises.
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Curentul
Rome
Germany
League of Nations
Vienna
Axis
Popham Plans Australia New Zealand Visit Says Churchill Aid
The Times Sydney correspondent reports Air Chief Marshal Sir Brooke Popham expects to visit Australia and New Zealand. He recalled Churchill’s vow to help Singapore no matter what happens in an interview.
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Imperial War Cabinet in London Seeks Full Reform
Sir John Anderson warns constitutional difficulties block a true Imperial War Cabinet in the present discussions. He notes the wartime War Cabinet included Dominion statal elements but was not an Imperial War Cabinet in the full sense.
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London
Howe
John Anderson
Statarmeen
Hitler presses west in second attempt at Britain
A London daily bulletin reports renewed German raids on the United Kingdom as Hitler aims to force a decision in the west. Bombing hits London and the Midlands, with casualties and property damage amid heavy anti-aircraft fire. RAF operations and government consideration of convoy defenses are noted.
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Werwickshire
Britain
Dover
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England
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Tobacco price increases noted in retail ad
A fragmented ad notes tobacco duties rising. Cigarettes priced at 10 for 3 shillings or 10 for 4d with 2d per packet, 30 for 1 shilling and 8d for 1/8, higher priced lines see one halfpenny or more added, cheaper lines gain one penny per ounce.
Greek forces push deeper into Albania as Italians retreat
Greek advances near Saranda and Argyro sector push Italians back across southern Albania. Athens reports the capture of the Bomna forest and many prisoners after a night battle, with both sides resuming artillery duels and intensified air activity.
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Argyroeaston
Mount Ostrovitee
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Permeti
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Britain Considering China Sterling Credits In Aid Push
Reports from Shanghai indicate Britain may grant China six million pounds in sterling credits following a prior three million pound loan. Negotiations for a large Britain Russia loan are said to be advancing, while the Chinese press notes preparations for a major spring counteroffensive and rushes of American military supplies reach fronts in the south and north. Meanwhile, in Sydney, Thai and French officials discuss possible settlements to Thailand’s claims in Indo China, and Greek and Italian actions on the Albanian front are described with details of troop movements and naval activity.
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China
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Thailand
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L. M. Duplatre
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Titthe
Koral M. Duplatre
Bangkok
M. Tre
Japanese Transports at Hainan Reported by Topanens Expedition
Report mentions Japanese transports at Hainan involved in an expeditionary effort. Details are unclear in fragmentary text but indicate naval activity and movement around the island.
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