Heavy Armaments Cost Naval Defense Air Base Plan
House Naval Affairs Committee chair Vinson opens a six hour debate on a 53.8 million Air Base Bill. He argues America must answer dictators in their own language and cites Guam seaplane base as a potential dagger to Japan. He warns that past meetings with dictators yielded surrender terms.
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America
Mark Vinson
Gam
United States
Naval
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United Sates
Vinson
Guam
Japan
National voluntary register plan to Cabinet in Sydney
The proposals for an immediate voluntary national register will be submitted to Cabinet in Sydney next week by Defence Minister Street. The register aims to mobilise resources rapidly in an emergency and to have military mobilisation functioning as quickly as possible.
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Defence
Street
National Loan Response Reported by Treasury Officials
A limited response to the Commonwealth 14 national loan was reported yesterday by Treasurer Mr Cagey. About 11.4 million pounds in cash and conversion funds were raised by December, with 8,280 applications totaling 4.8 million pounds and 10.4 million pledged by subscribers. Underwriters held 41 percent of applications, and officials expected more encouragement to complete the issue.
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Cagey
Commonwealth
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Casey
Explanation of Failure in Commonwealth Loan Subscriptions
Melbourne observers report that the Commonwealth Loan subscriptions reached about 1,476,000 with 5,400 individual applications. No clear figure on Commonwealth Bank contributions. Financial circles blame public unsettled by international events and preference for fixed deposits.
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Melbourne
No Irrigation Relief Tied to Drought Debate
The Attorney General in the Legislative Council said the government would seek a measure to indemnify the Crown for nonapplication of water to settlers in the irrigation area and elsewhere due to drought. The proposal arises as the Mowssee session resumes on March. Damascue.
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Sydney
Sir Harry Manning
Legislative Council
Roiston
New South Wales
Britain Ready to Disarm World Faces Debate in Commons
In the House of Commons debate on defence, Prime Minister Chomi argues a disarmament conference is premature and warns against relaxing armaments. Mr Chamberlain urges action to halt the arms buildup while cautioning about the cost and feasibility of a conference. Attlee defends the League policy as Churchill praises Britain’s use of credit and Franco British solidarity.
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Dog cremation case in Parramatta council inquiry
An inarticulate account details a dog allegedly hit and buried, later dug up alive. Magistrate found evidence but did not press action. owner sought action by the Society. Witnesses described the dog’s condition and the response by authorities, with conflicting claims about deliberate burial and survival.
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Thomas Haigh
Holroyd Council
Royal Prevention of Cru
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Haigh
Atoiment
William Henry Clutton
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World shark record set off Sydney Heads by Lyle Bagnard
In Sydney on Wednesday Lyle Bagnard of Zane Grey's party landed a 1,383 pound tiger shark after a four hour struggle off the Sydney Heads. The fight drew many spectators as a search for missing shark Aicherman continued. Max Lawson’s launch Endeavour aided the hunt and recovered a 553 pound whaler shark eight hours later. Lawson’s boat drifted miles before bringing the craft alongside. He endured wearied hands and cuts at battle’s end.
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Lyle Bagnard
Zane Grey
Sarah
Max Lawson
Endeavour
Lawson
Embargo debate looms amid Canberra import tension
Canberra moves stir a strong feeling over a potential embargo on New Zealand imports. Commonwealth Government faces party splits as members push for the action following price controls and proposals from affiliates. The debate centers on removing opposition to an embargo while candidates jockey for position in Sydney as next week nears.
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Canberra
Polar research raid delays polar expedition plans
Treasury official Captain FG Taylor notes delays in polar exploration plans after Commonwealth purchase of Wyat vessel from Lincoln Kilts for Cr £4,400. Expedition postponed to October or November pending cabinet priorities. Pilot Capt FG Taylor commends larger aircraft provided with Lin fale oi the whip.
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Mr. Casey
Wyatt
Commonwealth
Lincoln Kilts
Taylor
Housing plans in Sydney involving NZ Government workers
Note reports the New Zealand Government facing no difficulty in securing building artisans for housing plans. Applications were invited to stay, and the Government office on Market Street was besieged by men seeking work. Mr J Hodgson, MSP for New Zealand, selecting workers will visit Melbourne and Adelaide for further search.
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New Zealand
Avatratia
Ansset
Naty
Shanghai Violence Escalates Amid War Tensions
Reports from Shanghai describe a deadly incident where a man killed one person and wounded four Chinese police officers in the international settlement district before fleeing to Japanese-controlled areas. Britain seeks swift action, while Tokyo signals possible force if order is not restored.
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Tuesda
Hiranuma
House of Hepresenta
Shanghai
Itagaki
Japan
Dutch cabinet formed by Senator Pierlot as Prime Minister
Holland Brussels report notes Senator Pierlot forms a cabinet with himself as Prime Minister and five Catholic bloc ministers. Included are Soudan as Foreign Affairs, Gutt as a non-parliamentarian, Marck for Public Works and Transport, and Denis for Defence. Monsis, Denis, and Marek remain from Spanks Ministry.
Court ruling on Roy Fox debt in Australian currency
Chief Justice Frederick Mann in Melbourne Supreme Court cleared a £490,118 judgment against band leader Roy Fox. The amount was converted to Australian currency as £6626 19s 7d including interest and coat. He refused to grant creditors, M.P. Entertainment Corp, relief on exchange interest urged by the English government at 4 percent.
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Bi Frederick Mann
Supreme Court
Roy Fox
England
M.P. Entertainment Corporation
Left Wing Split Rumors Shake Congress Ahead of Tripuri
The report claims Gandhi's 15 supporters may resign signaling a potential split in Congress high command as Tripuri conference nears. Observers doubt Gandhi will attend and fear a fractured party could hinder India's drive for complete independence.
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Weoma
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Chandra Roe
Congress
India
Papua Defence Recruiting Native Force
Papua defense discussions move to cabinet as the native militia proposal gains formal consideration. Prime Minister Lyana and Dieut-Governor Murray discuss recruitment while Defense Minister Atreat notes steps are being taken for Mapum’s defense.
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Wrannxtny
Papua
Hurbert Murray
Lyana
Defenes
Mv’ Atreat
Ale
Wiggowtinn
Mapum
Davis Cup New York doubles quartet announcement
Wadnewtny enn Maka states he will not pair with anyone but Tack Tidball for the Davie Cup doubles and hints Winmell as a singles certainty. He backs Rigge for the other singles and says Bromich and tvilat are not invincible, noting a prior win over Bromwich and a defeat of Quist by an uninvested player.
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Tack Tidball
Winmell
Rigge
Sinon
Ruage
Bromich
Tvilat
Bromwich
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Quist
Action in New Zealand willington 1 percent plan
The Minister for Industry Mr Solomons announced a plan to leave nothing undone to develop the country through industrial research and imports from Australia and other places. A government program for training youths in skilled trades will be introduced to aid industrial development.
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Wodmnaday
Industry
Mr. Solomons
Australia
Two Pilots Dead in Naval Air Landing Incident
Rumored naval air operation near Pen reportedly ended with two pilots killed and several injured as forces made for landing. Parachutists reportedly evacuated. one man fell into a river and was rescued. Equipment logs valued at £90,000. Official inquiry absolves the Byrd of blame.
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New York
Weilnesang
Fragmented report on gas incident and injuries at Croaktor
A garbled OCR item references a gas presence and a mishap at Croaktor. The readable fragments suggest injuries or a consequential event but lack clear names, dates, or locations to identify the exact incident or parties involved.
NEW INDUSTRIES Essential for Progress GRAFTON
A speech urged rapid adoption of an industrial plan modeled on Germany to prevent disaster. It called for inviting new industries nationwide and noted towns showing initiative, with commendations for Geelong Mildura and Bathurst.
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Bary Page
Geelong
Mildura
Bathurat
JapanesePearlers Faced Over Island Trespass Proposals
Commonwealth Government moves to protect Lubras Darwin reserves from Japanese pearlers. Complaints filed this year cite trespass on sacred islands and damage to sites. Debate centers on enforcement measures and coast guard actions to deter intrusions.
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Darwin
Franco's bid for de jure recognition faces UK France opposition
A chaotic report from London says France may push for de jure recognition of Franco in Spain to clear misunderstandings. Talks involve Senator Berard and Franco envoy Burger, while General Joriana hesitates to join the axis and pledges neither support nor restraint amid shifting Balkan and Madrid dynamics.
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