Miners reject strike in NSW amid unity shows
In New South Wales miners overwhelmingly rejected the federation leaders call for a strike. About 2000 miners at Spear's Point voted only 28 in favor, signaling strong opposition and a push to keep work going as mechanization debates continue. Union officials faced blunt dissent from Belmore and Branford No 3, with miners fearing industrial disruption.
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Leas
New Miners’ Federation
Aes
A.C.T.U
Dad
Spear’s Point
Min U. Moran
Mining
Mabcolor Union
Belmoct
Branford No. 3
P Sone Deoeacer
Muery’ Federation
Kellock
Lanc F
Boomer
Inter
Ula
Ula Glatrict
City County Council
Abérmath
Australia
Federation
Kattock
ARU
Bondy” Moore
Northarn Minera’ Federation
Sainen
W. McElans
Jean
Minera
Wores
Annandal
Mom Hart
Odfier
Melbourne Seamen Adopt All Out Decision
In Melbourne a mass meeting of seamen backed by unionists adopted an all out action in the Victorian waters dispute. The decision was opposed by a faction at the meeting, reflecting a split within the group over the vessel employment dispute.
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Melbourne
Victorian
M WwrEe
Victorian pits for strike at Wonthaggpt and Korumburra
Meetings of minors at Won thaggt and Korumburra voted solidly for a strike in the coal mines. Wonthaggpt 14 to 44 in favour and Korumburra united, with fears the Transport Workers Act would spread to mining if trouble arose. Dissatisfaction with wages and conditions drove the decision amid broad industry concern.
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Melbourne
Wonthaggt
Korumburra
2 Man
New Deal Judges Hanged in Effigy at Iowa State College
News from New York and Iowa reports anger over a Supreme Court ruling on the Agricultural Adjustment Act. An effigy of judges appeared on a campus rally, while commodity markets swung with hogs rising up to 70 percent and cotton falling sharply. Secretary Wallace ordered mapping of AAA activities as discussions resume for substitutes. Roosevelt confirms seeking funds to pay contracted producers. A weekend conference of leaders from regions across the nation is planned.
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Weanenday
Supreme Court
Iowa Blate College
Middle West
Lerdmy
Jan Cotton
Stock Exchange
Henry Wallace
A.A.A
Roosevelt
Congress
Cyclone Forecast Hits North West Coast Warns of Destruction
A cyclone forecast for the North West Coast warns of dangerous conditions. The report recalls a past cyclone last March that caused loss of life and significant damage, urging preparedness for current weather threats.
London Stock Exchange Holds Steady Amid America Crisis
London reports a tentative trading day with subdued activity on the Stock Exchange and quiet commodities. Wheat opened about a penny lower as traders awaited developments from the American crisis and its potential impact on markets.
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London
Stock Exchange
Cortes dissolved as election set for March second ballot
President Zamora dissolved Parliament in Madrid on Tuesday triggering a March 1 second ballot election. The new Chamber will meet March 14, while a temporary committee weighs whether the war was constitutional amid impeachment talk.
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Madrid
Zamora
Coastal Boats Volunteer Crews Form Across Regions
Volunteer crews mobilize for coastal boats as communities organize shelter, rescue, and supply runs. Local groups coordinate training and deployment to assist in maritime relief efforts along affected shorelines.
Treaty Talks Britain and Japan Reach Rio Talks
A foreign office statement cited by the Asahi says England foresees the Naval Conference patchwork may fail but has discussed China with Britain. Japan would evacuate conflicts while urging a broad settlement before separate China talks. Australia limits on Japanese buyers are cited, and Japanese entry rights in British territories are highlighted. The piece notes the British Dominions cover much of the globe and remain restrictive to Japanese migrants.
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Ite
Ite Andon
England
Japan
Far East
Middle East
Reign Office
China
Bandit Robbery Strikes South Melbourne Post Office
Postal officials were attacked at the City Road post office in South Melbourne as two armed men robbed drawers, taking £45 in stamps and postal notes. Postmaster J Evans and clerk W Fielding were forced at gunpoint to hand over keys and retreat to a safe room before the duo fled. police were alerted but the bandits escaped.
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Melbourne
Nisqualatant
City Road
South Melbourne
J. Evans
Kla Pw. J. Fielding
Evane
Fielding
Myans
Wan
Japanese Attacks on Britain Rise in Pro Japanese Press
A Tolkin Daily Haraia rep says violent anti British articles have appeared in major Japanese papers. Britain’s military and industrial decline are cited alongside plans to expand colonies. Koju ln quotes Baldwin on British weakness while Oxford Union is cited as unwilling to fight. The piece suggests Japan may conflict with Britain over territorial growth to house a growing population.
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London
Tolkin
Haraia
Britain
Japan
Ohe
Kojuln
Baldwin
Saya
Oxford Union
Australia
Lost schooner Hermes identified near Unes Island
A table top found near Unes Island has been identified at Rabaul as a fixture of the schooner Hermes, missing since November 10 after leaving Madang for Rabaul via Vitu. Further wreckage has washed ashore near Unes Island, confirming the loss of the vessel with three white men and 17 natives aboard.
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St Rabaul
Hermes
George Pearce
New Guinea
Madang
Rabaul
Vis Vitu
Unes
Vitu
Boxer Van Klaveren Detained From Ocean Liner
Dutch boxer Van Klaveren, defeated by Jack Carroll on Boxing Night, was escorted from the liner Mariposa by sheriff's officers minutes before departure for America. Writs valued at £4000, lodged by boxing promoter Charles Lucas, seek breach of contract over five further fights. Mrs Van Klaveren and her husband remained aboard briefly as legal actions and costs around £1500 were discussed. judge granted the application, and further actions over £172 were noted.
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van Klaveren
Jack Carrol
Sports Ground
Mariposa
Sherff
America
Harner
Justice Inn
Chai Bera
Charles Lucas
Lucas
Thas
Brrnkitt
van Kia
Bérs
van Kiaveren
Australia
Japanese sampans seen near Queensland coast
Reports from Brisbane describe several Japanese lugger sampans sighted off the Queensland coast. Messages indicate a vessel named Wandsna at work and a lugger Amy arriving with a sampan carrying complete wireless gear.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Taland
Batuday
Sontaet
New Proposals for Conference On Naval Information Exchange
London reports indicate Navy delegations including Cngiend and Wrence have circulated separate plans on exchanging naval construction information. The conference will review proposals tomorrow with British and Italian ideas potentially guiding a building programme next financial year and French input on sharing ship aid details.
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London
Navy
Cngiend
Wrence
Beef industry in London urged to adopt straight tariff
The abmaal report of the National Farmers Union says subsidies have kept the British beef industry alive. It notes imports remain high and urges the Government to introduce a straight tariff immediately under the present agreement to protect domestic production.
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London
Abmaal
National Farmers Union, Yu
Bengays
Communists Advance as Chinese Troops Retreat in Hankow Area
Reported in Hankow on Tuesday, twenty thousand Communist troops under General Lo Hung captured missionaries and moved toward Kneichow after defeating provincial forces from Hanan and Kwenget. The Communists then withdrew to the Kneichow border while a captured officer claimed rheumatic illness and uncertain whereabouts due to ongoing Communist movements.
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Hankow
Lo Hung
Hanan
Kwenget
Rice Exports Face Hurdles in Australia Market
Last year, a rice export initiative aimed at Australia faced hurdles due to a misprint and logistical issues. The project involved a farm called 3890 and a company named Funes, with Hen Bor Doe cited in connection to the effort.
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rive @rewn
Austrelia
el Funes
Spoioanal Farm
Indian Posts Examinations for Civil Service Appointments
The Prime Ministers Office has received copies of regulations issued by the civil service commission for examinations to appoint to the Indian civil service and allied offices. The exams, to be held before the end of August, will be open to Australians who meet the eligibility criteria.
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Home Civil Service
Imaion Almog Hay
Jon
Milakaters de Hes
Mate
Dominion
No Melbourne Residence for Governor General News Note
An unclear clipping notes a decision or note about housing for the Governor General in Melbourne. Names and precise actions are garbled, but the item presents a motion or statement regarding not providing a Melbourne residence and related administrative steps. Further details are unreadable.
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Melbourne
Floods Strike Paris Area and Southern France
Wide spread floods in southern France cause major damage. Thirty streets in Nantes underwater with transport halted. Rivers rise. boats ferry people to farms near Bordeaux. Avignon residents use boats for days. Distress reported in Bouches du Rhone Gard and Vaucluse. Saint Martha church area feared flooded.
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Paris
France
Nantea
Missies Haintes
Astoulme
Mupyinn
Bordeau
Houbea
Lereale
Rhone
Avignon
Bouches
du Rinne
Gard
Vaugluse
Conversion loan subscriptions opened in London
Cash subscriptions for the conversion of the New South Wales loan EA007200 were opened in London and remained available for the full day. Indications suggest that the majority of the stock will convert into the new issue.
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London
New South Wales
Munitions Inquiry Highlights Senate Session
Washington Tuesday senator J B Monga testified on munitions controls and neutrality, stating a failing policy allowed arms to reach Allies. He argued it affected US neutrality and deterrence, while government policy shifted between belligerent actions and settling tensions.
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Washington
J. B- Monga
Senate
Geveraita Pallny
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