London converts massive Australia loan in London
The Chancellor of the Exchequer agreed to issue 421,657,000 New South Wales 5 per cent stock converted at 3 per cent to refund an Australian internal loan. Redeemable 1955-58, the issue aims to save about £526,000 yearly in interest. Bruce’s London operation remains the largest, attracting funds at lower rates than in Australia. Conversion offers will open soon with limited stockholder time to convert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Commonwealth of Australia
New South Wales
Bruce
Londo
Australia
Aterrash
Conversam
Wil Haya Sang
Paris
England Faces Wide Flood Fears After Heavy Rain
Forecasters warn of 48 hours more heavy rain raising flood risk across southern England. Thames levels rise about six inches, threatening extensive inundation in Taamenis and connected districts as pumps, barriers, and warnings mobilize. Local farms fear loss as waters advance toward riverside communities and roads become impassable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoney
Tammania
Geather
England
Oxilvis
Madre Bertous
Taamenis
Ubayad
Thames
Cee
Park
Nat Vane
Examinations Confidence in System Shaken
Examination notes show confidence gaps in the system and call for amendment. The report mentions Largs and parts of an award related to mathematics amid broader testing concerns and calls for clearer criteria. Officials stress timely action to restore trust.
Wool sales dates set for London colonial sales 1938
London announces fixed dates for the 1938 London colonial wool sales. First series January 14, second March 10, third May 5, fourth July 7, fifth September 15, and sixth November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stolen car recovered after downtown area theft
A vandalized or misread report indicates a vehicle theft occurred near a local theatre on a Saturday. The car was recovered by authorities after being spotted in the area, with details unclear due to transcription errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaieh van Solos
Sulside
Tol Fiature
Satur' Ey
Delayed Rain Forces Start In Cape Town Test Match
Torrential rains flood Newlands delaying the South Africa vs Australia test. Ground waterlogged, no play before lunch. captains inspect wicket repeatedly with starts postponed to 3:30 p.m. Public barred from ground except season-ticket holders as drainage efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Newlands
South Af Them
Australia
Richardson
Wade
Richardson Th
Beores
Apprenticeship Age Raise and Wages Report
A government report proposes raising minimum apprenticeship start age from 14 to 16 and outlines wage scales. It urges government support for employer training facilities, attendance at technical classes, and studies on dismissal practices after indenture. Noted low apprentice ratios despite high union membership in New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sasistante
Pen
Amght lx
New South Wales
Failway
Miners to Meet Over General Strike Plans
Sydney officials of all mining unions decided to call meetings of mine workers across Australia to discuss a recommendation for a general stoppage at all pits. Workers would stay off until the Federal Government withdraws the hoisting system from seamen. A Central Executive meeting is set for Sunday to decide the union stance toward the seamen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wilfelde
Australie
Miners Federation
J. Keenan
Ite
Buncay
Licensing Has Come to Stay in Melbourne
The Federal Attorney General stated there would be no change in government policy on the Meening system, which has come to stay. Only two ships affected by the Melbourne strike were crewless. Volunteers manned the buildings and the education to enable the Adelaide Meanship Co's vessel Mancore to sail with volunteers, the third passenger vessel to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Mensies
Rldings
Adelaide ‘Meamship Co
Mancore” Tal
Adelaide
Desert Storm Grounds French Flyers Near Cairo
French airmen De Sainte Exupery and Provost attempting Paris Saigon route were forced down by a desert storm near Mersa Matruh. They abandoned their aircraft and were guided to Cairo by Arab guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
de Sainte Exupery
Provost
Paris-Saigon
Mersamatrub
Caio
Arahe
Volunteers Attacked at No 4 Wharf in Melbourne
A group attacked volunteers at No 4 wharf in Melbourne this afternoon as the licensing system began operation. A man from the Treigater "Zarra" was knocked down and kicked while the ship's aide sought help. Police arrived after cries alerted them, but the assailants had fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Aeu
No. 4 Wharf
Zarra
National Labour's Attitude Toward Baldwin and Hoare
National Labour body examines the stance of prime minister Baldwin and political figure Sir Samuel Hoare on policy direction. The discussion analyzes leadership, party unity, and possible shifts in strategy ahead of legislative actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Baldwin
Sir Samuel Hoare
National Labour ministers criticised in Guardian Labour newsletter
Fragmented OCR text shows sharp criticism of Mr Baldwis and Satine Meare in a Labour newsletter. Mentions Lord Robert Funnel MLA and Brivtade ilos with unclear context. Page fragment references Hoare Laval estate and cabinet attitudes, with missing details on deaths or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Guardian
National Labour
Hoare-Laval
Mm Labour
Deere ‘Mac
Baldwis
Kart Cables
Har
Edie
Robert Funnel
Tor Brivtade
Ilos
Welles
Catagaad Wader
Tala Sogte
Snimetina
Jan
Tasmanian rail line talks amid wartime tensions
Fragmentary notes report discussions between authorities about opening a railway line between Melbourne and Tasmania during wartime. Postmaster General McLachlan and Prime Minister Lyon attend a Devonport briefing as officials debate whether to allow commercial traffic and the timing of any opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Scarre
Tasmania
Benster McLachlan
Mr. Lyon
Devonport
Ammarcia
Reprisal and Protests Spark Abyssinia Crisis
Sweden protests the Red Cross station bombing in Abyssinia, while Italy admits the attack as a reprisal for an Italian aviator's beheading. Abyssinia accuses Italy of poisoning gas and legal-law violations, with Addis Ababa claiming Ethiopian forces push Ras Mulughet south of Makale amid regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sweden
Red Cross
Abyssinia
Italy
League of Nations
Abyminia
Addis Ababa
Ares
Makale
Ras Mulughets
Use of Poison Gas Alleged in War Methods Urged
Geneva dispatch reports a note denying dum-dum bullets and accusing Italians of burning churches and using poison gas. The piece cites debates on wartime law, calls for harsher prosecutions, and mentions reactions from Italian and Abyssinian fronts, with references to Red Cross interventions and press stances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Alexived
Adda
Geneve
Joe
Weider
Ttaliem
D'Tistis
Igeor Mussalina
la Tribune
Nwediah Red Cross
Rniana
Stockholm
Daily Telegraph
Govarnmant
Foragn
Buvicht
Hylendaer
Uc Tome
Admission of Mutiny in Libya Reported
Rome reports an official admission that eight meetings occurred in Libya where a native person was murdered. Government spokesman says the event harmed an important cage of infrastructure and unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libya
Rome
Bombing Adi by Italy admits reprisal raid stated
Italy admits bombing Abyssinia as reprisals after an Abynin cross unit attack. The official communique notes the raid was in retaliation for a captive and cites Allied cross camp reports. The report emphasizes the casualties or impact on the Swede unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abyensulane 4
Minnitts Ream
Vee Womb
Also Mentioned on This Page
News Chronicle
Loina
MR. Ogilvie
Landon
Sutton
Sena SS
Fingiotom
Balaskas
Brown
Robertson McCabe
Balaskas Darling
Tow
Pe Berce
Crispoldbeta
Robertson
Grimmett
O'Railly
Balankas McCormick
Sundrien
McCabe
Biedie
Rowan
Congress
Roosevelt
Mlla
MR. Lyons
P.mg
International
Abeasder
Jugo-Slavia
Mall
Bodney Brown
International Red Crow
Adi
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!