Secret inquiry on South Africa defense arrangements in Parliament
In London on Tuesday a secretary asked in the House of Commons whether any opportunity was made to review South Africa defense defenses and naval arrangements. The reply said the Union Minister for Defense recently announced substantial expenditure on Horn Africa defense and noted the island involved related to naval defense interests.
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London
House of Crimmans
Hivon
Lo Bandon
South Africa
Nultor
Union Minister For Defense
Horn Africa
National Service debate resumes in Commons vote
The House of Commons resumes discussion on national service with ministers outlining a guide detailing volunteer needs across armed forces civil defence and industry. Labour opposes the plan calling for clearer coherence and comprehensive detail before endorsing a march end motion. The government motion passes 270 to 109.
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London
House of Commons
Mevical
Nuralag
Mercantite
Brown
Defence Services
Uhemeelgen
Fnma
Lsbour
Arthur Greenwood
Labour Party
Geeenwonk
Labaut
Sip John Ander
Leommuiaicmules
Pig Iron Embargo Expanded to All Ships
A NSW Labour Council conference decided to broaden the pig iron embargo from the Dalfram to all ships. Members said a further meeting would be held to provide comprehensive statements and clarify next steps.
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Sydney
NSW Labour Council
Dalfram
Trade treaty talks explored by Bruce with Australia and America
Bruce and Australian officials discussed a potential Australia United States trade pact as a political probe and to gauge mutual interest. Roosevelt presided over brief talks while Bruce stressed he was not committing to formal negotiations. Bruce attended the radio telephone service inauguration between Australia and America.
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New York
Bruce Hed
Todmavelt
Aisalia
America
Lt World
Bruce Alae
Bt For
Mtr
Bayer
Bruce
Roosevelt
Australia
Samerlat
United Strew
Ronnevalt
Ls Radio Telephone Ervica
Amertes
Weather report for Canberra and surrounding area
Wet conditions with rainfall readings listed for Canberra and nearby stations. Measurements include 8 mm at a pan site, 9 mm at another, and 10 mm at a third, with 24 hour temperature and humidity figures noted. Data reflects totals and minimum and maximum values across multiple locations.
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Canberra
Demreck
London Debate on Restrictions and Foreign Transactions
The Moura of Commons met to discuss restrictions and foreign transactions. John Simons recalled a previous debate and noted changes in status and required redaction. The Victory Committee announced new considerations, with implications for foreign treaties and related controls.
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London
Moura of Commons
John Simons
Tostwrwin
Tostatad
Imprisonment for Life Commutation Result
Melbourne reports the Executive Council commuted life sentences of Herbert Tenner Jr and Selwyn Wallace to imprisonment with hard labor. The decision follows cabinet advice and requires royal intervention for any further release. Only long service or special orders could alter their status.
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Melbourne
Herbert Tenner, Jr
Teurer
Art Selwyn Wallace
W. Sherry
Ben
Eyecutive Council
Death from Heart Failure in Forgotten Headlines
A disjointed notice notes a death from heart failure involving individuals named Jackson and Victor Jackson, with scattered references to a Justice Department, a cricketer in an SF dultan Calina team, and unclear personal details amid fractured OCR text. The fragmentary report lacks verifiable dates or locations.
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Jackson
aKd
Victor Jackson
SF Dultan
Calina
Personal vice regal squadrons land at government wa wne cane a
Squadrons led by Lander Hh Weilett and LAL along with Mr Richard Poll arrive at Government Wa wne Cane A amid unclear orders. Authorities verify identity and assess next steps as the party seeks permission to proceed with duties. The scene underscores ongoing liaison challenges in the regional administration.
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Lander Hh
Weilett
Lal
Richard Poll
Cane
Commonwealth Bank boosts credit via loan conversion participation
The Commonwealth Conversion Loan reached its goal with the Commonwealth Bank subscribing 16,000 pounds of the total. The underwriters mostly banks would have shouldered the 600,000 pounds shortfall, but the bank's move both secured the loan and expanded credit. The central bank aims to counter inward pressure from falling export prices by extending credit rather than tightening.
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Commonwealth
Commonwealth Bank
Austenlia
Hank
Atx
NZ Control British Industries Protest in Commons
In London on Wednesday the Dominions Secretary Mr Macdonald told the House of Commons that Britain had received no New Zealand communication about import controls. He affirmed New Zealand’s right to trade as it sees fit, noting there was a past agreement but implying it may have been violated.
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London
Serenson
Howe of Commons
Dominions
Mr. Macdonald
New Zealand
Federation of Britian Indies
Macdonald
Britain
Will Bradman's Carver Be Shortened
Fragmented report discusses potential shortening of Bradman related carver name tied to Test captaincy amid South African tour context and concerns raised by C. H. Downe. Unclear specifics due to garbled OCR.
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Will Bradman
Carver
Turban
Tupetay
Kormer Tovt
Bledle
Elleven
Bradmania Carter
Ates
Heelan
C. H. Downe
Wrey
Rival claim to estate under maintenance act in China case
A Chinese woman and her two sons claim £52,000 under the Trustee Family Maintenance Act. The estate of Alfred Long Parks is involved. his widow Mrs. Borthy Parks is executor. Leon Wong Shee alleges widowhood and partnership, with Kirhan Mun Village, Chumgshan district named. Respondents dispute the merchant status and deny years in Australia.
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Sydney
Warstern
China
Alfred Long Parks
Scs
Borthy Parks
Erie
Leon Wong Shee
Abd
Kirhan Mun
Chumgshan
Chim Leon Wong Shee
Rainer
Bindan Lodny Lee
Parken
Yenre
Australia
Result of Mr Firow's London visit discussed in Commons
In the House of Commons Mr Malcolm Macdonald described discussions with the South African defence minister Mr Pirow during a recent London visit as informal and personal. He said no official stance could be reported yet on dominion attitudes to ceding mandatories, and there was no clear British viewpoint disclosed on the future of mandated territories.
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London
Dominions
Malcolm Alacdonaldy
House of Comminn
Nefence
Piri
Europe
Mc Macdonald
Fletcher
United Kingdom
Union
Remnion
Germany
Afwedonald
Teresiries
Fieteher
Pirow
Mr. Macdonald
Arthur Henffernon
Phowergardin
Macdonald
Macedonald
Manitor
Tinlad
Mundonall
One Party State Idea Faces Resistance in Poland
Reports from Warsaw indicate broad opposition to a one party state plan. Municipal election reviews show Government National Unity control with 407 councillors, National Democrats 114, socialists 52, Jews 6, Germans 16, and others 77, reflecting a diverse, uneasy political landscape.
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Warsaw
Tuoma
National Unity
National Democrats
Inoour
Slo
Bradman to Play for South Australia in Remaining Matches
Reported decision allows Don Bradman to represent South Australia for the rest of the Shield fixtures if appointed secretary of the Melbourne Cricket Club. Bradman would be eligible to participate for SA in the remaining season’s games under the official arrangement.
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Adelaidng
Weanesuny
Don Bradman
Melbourne Cricket Cb
Tor South
Broome Aerodrome Upgrade Approved by Civil Aviation Minister
The Minister for civil Aviation Mr Thorby announced improvements to the Broome Aerodrome as part of a broader plan to enhance the coastal air route. The project aims to upgrade runways and ground facilities to support increased air traffic and safer operations.
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Sydney
Thorby
Eruamn
Indictment Returns in Sherman Act Case Against AMA Trio
Washington Wednesday reports the Federal Grand Jury indicted the American Medical Association and 21 prominent physicians, plus local medical associations, for nine violations of the Sherman Act. The action centers on trust breaches alleged to restrain trade in the medical field.
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Washington
American Medical Association
Heavy Demand For Silver Coins In Australia
Sydney reports unprecedented public demand for silver coins with widespread use at banks. Introductory cash purchases and charity donations spread across institutions as the Commonwealth Bank notes a surge in requests for church money and public funds. A government treasury group signals active steps against experimental wealth cures.
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Allunenew
Een
Caning. Com
Mersin
Homshad Laken
Wealth Cure
Youth charged with murder in Ryde shooting case
A 15 year old boy was remanded for trial on a charge of shooting at Andrew McCarthy with intent to kill. He also faced a second count of housebreaking. Police testified the youth grabbed a revolver, fired, then fled. McCarthy sustained a non fatal wound.
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Rydney
Ryde
Andrew McCarthy
George Heit Lawn
Boas
McCarthy
Seilnean Fe
BicCarthy
Port Kembla to Shut Down as 5000 Dismissals Loom
Sydney reports Port Kembla workers face indefinite shutdown as Australian Iron and Steel Co. cannot move products. Five thousand workers affected. Melbourne notes amid public debate over Wateraiders' actions and broader peace policy in the League of Nations era.
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Sydney
Federated Ironworkers’ Union
Australian Iron and Steel Co
Port Kembla
Port Kemble
Melbourne
Wemenday
Wateraide
Bort Kembla
Morelos
Port Kembla Sebon
Anerulla
Japan
Australia
League of Nations
Gupad
TRAWLER'S 35.0.5. Fishing Colony's Troubles
Paris reports an amateur shortwave station in the United States broadcasting from the trawler Mourbun near Saint Paul Island in the Indian Ocean. Admiral Lackey and Commander Wille Janohe lead a French fishing colony expedition aiming to establish a joint station, with Saint Paul’s concession from France and a contingent including scientists and engineers. The voyage, halted by weather and disease, faces internal tensions and a plan for a three year stay at Saint Paul.
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Paris
United States
Te Mourbun
Aint Pant
Indian Ocean
Admiral Lackey
Wille Janohe
Brittany
Culon
Auistrailia Fisheries
Risbortes
Saint Paul Blind
France
Ove
Saint Paul
Uetravor
Bt Pall
Widespread Public Interest in Tests Across Regions
Test broadcasts drew broad public interest with over 300 letters reporting reception. Hundreds of phone calls came from Canberra Queanbeyan Fans Coil and surrounding areas. People in Tasmania Western Australia and Queensland expressed appreciation as the program extended to all states.
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Ewantioni Rejdonal
Altrackal
Atention
Canberra
Queanbeyan
Coil
Buen
Bouin Chast
Jude
Ine Fe
Tera Cane
Tastania
Apatrutia
Prisoner Hanged in Cell at Hemmary Prison
Brirbane reports 72 year old Whederick Eimnest Menzel hanged in his cell at Hemmary prison after being charged with firing at Seng with Intent to kil. He was found by staff, body suspended from a blanket tied to a door. Menzel, employed by Hong for 20 years, allegedly threatened others.
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Menzel
Hong
Mongel
Regulation Pushes Meat Imports for U K Market
In London the Minister for Agriculture Mr W K Morelagn announces moves to ease control on meat imports. Talks with Australia and New Zealand govern ments aim to increase mutton and beef access, expanding Empire trade rules and migration policy alongside border checks.
NSW Cricketers Not Available for Upcoming Match
NSW cricketers will miss the Friday fixture as key players including Laken and Remy will not be fielded. Coach Bet confirmed rest after recent injuries and absence due to international duties.
Eden Returns From USA Highlights Britain America Ties
Mr Eden arrives in London stating Britain and America share strong ties. He stresses that Mievin was not political and that the partnership remains vital, calling the moment unprecedented and urgent for unity.
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MR. Eden
USA
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