Peapie'e Goneppion Promotes New Party in Britain
The Sun reports a new party in Britain named the People’s Movement proposing independence for India, friendship with the Soviet, and a people’s government. D N Pritt Labour MP for North Hammersmith defended the program as a peace without annexation or reparations. He accused critics of aiding Hitler by supporting the regime.
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NEW Party
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Urpnapor
India
D. N. Pritt
Labour
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Mr. Pritt
People's Movement
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New Car Deliveries Affected by Fuel Control Order
Fuel control authorities restrict petrol allowances for car deliveries. Special permits for petrolised trips are withdrawn. dealers must use rail or their own ration tickets. Rural routes up to 300 miles face major impact as country deliveries shift to rail with potential showroom delays.
Decision on Reopening Expected Today by Government
Announcement expected today by the Minister for the Navy Mr Hughes on appeals by four commercial broadcasting stations against closure. The Naval Board reportedly recommends conditions to be imposed and appeals to be considered against undertakings by station management to observe those conditions.
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Senator Leay
Naval Board
Navy minister cites shipyard overtime bans delaying refits
Minister for the Navy Mr Hughes warned that overtime bans by boilermakers and ironworkers are slowing refits and reconstruction of ships. He cited January 11 meetings at Garden Island Sydney as causing delays, risking reduced wartime effectiveness as enemy raiders operate in nearby Pacific waters.
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Sydney
Hugh Geet
Pacific
Maven Shipbuilding
Hughes
Wilkie backs aid bill amid wartime talks in London
Mr Wendell Wilkie, once Republican presidential nominee, said in London that he supports Roosevelt's aid bill with modifications. He plans a two week trip by air to discuss policies with leaders as Britain faces a likely defeat in a current crisis.
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Wendell Wilkie
London
Roosevelt
Pati Wrourity
Canberra Advisory Council pushes for future of local government
The Advisory Council asks for a report on outstanding matters and finality law. It urges faster formulation of the Canberra works programme and a representative committee to plan Canberra's future governance.
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Department of the Interior
Canberra
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Commonwealth
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Attorney-General's Department
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Fire raids over Thames Estuary towns cause heavy damage
Fire watchers and wardens aided London fire crews as incendiaries rained on Thames Estuary towns. A London subway suffered a blast, debris trapped rescuers, and many people were left in chaos. Fire threats to blocks of property were reduced by determined efforts across the night.
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London
Oreder
Liner Manhattan Runs Aground Near Lake Worth
The 24 000 ton liner Manhattan with 2000 hengers and 600 crew ran aground near Lake Worth while a coast guard vessel stood by The ship appears immobilized and in immediate danger to the coast and nearby shorelines.
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United States
Manhattan
Clave
Lake Worth
Coast Guard
Death of Lieut Jackson-Taylor First ALF Officer Killed
Lieut Peter Charles Jackson-Taylor, 25, of Sydney, killed in action this weekend. He joined the ALF at the outbreak of war and was among the first to travel to entine. He leaves an only sister Miss Diana Jackson-Taylor of Canberra and another sister employed there with Canberra business office.
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Peter Charles ‘ Jackson
Sydney
Jackson-Taylor
ALF
Air Recruiting Committee Sees Strain on Training
In a letter to NSW Air Recruiting Committee chair Sir Conatd Cameroni and Australian High Commissioner Sir William Glasgow, observations on the Fiopire air training scheme note burn out among air crews in Australia and New Zealand. The warning reflects concerns over sustaining the high standard set by the first quota as the program progresses.
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New South Wales Air Recruiting ‘Committee
Conatd Cameroni
Canada
Sir William Glasgow
Fiopire
Sir William
Lady Blamey Protest Over Passport Policy Sparks Debate
In Sydney and Singapore reports a protest over Lady Blamey receiving a passport to accompany her husband abroad. Army officers and UAP members fault the policy linking wives to service, arguing no exception to the no-wives-joining rule, while Lady Blamey cites loneliness and seeks to visit the Middle East.
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Middle East
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Mengles
Singapore
Federal Cabinet to Meet in Parliament House in Sydney
Federal cabinet sessions will convene in New South Wales Parliament House on Wednesday marking the first full cabinet meeting in the state’s history. The move is due to Commonwealth offices lacking space to accommodate ministers and their staff as the state legislature remains in recess through December and February.
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New South Wales
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Iwo Aya
Governor General Gowrie revived at day in Canberra
The Governor General Lord Gowrie was revived at day by the Administrator of Panna Government House Canberra Mr Leonard Murray in a ceremonial afternoon event.
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Lord Gowrie
Panna Government House
Canberra
Yester
Leonard Murray
Menzies to Visit Britain for War Talks
Prime Minister Menzies announced plans to visit Britain to discuss wartime strategy with British leaders. In his absence, Mr Fadden will act as Prime Minister and Senator McBride with Sir Pale Page will serve on the War Cabinet.
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Melbourne
Mgr. Menzies
Britain
Menzies
Fadden
McBride
Pale Page
Far reaching effect of American bill on global policy
Britain would feel the impact of President Hoover’s policy of full Med fas as Navy Minister Hughes warned. He said the President’s plan could lead to new naval bases in the Pacific and naval cooperation that would alter strategic balance worldwide.
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Pr Dent Hoovevel
Britain
Globe
Mr. Hughes
United States
Pacific
Incitement to strike offences under new security act
Regulation amendments widen subversive content to include statements likely to disrupt war effort morale and civil order. Prohibitions cover false reports and publications harming government finance, military discipline, or public peace. Officials say measures extend general national security powers, not aimed at wartime labor unrest.
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Commonwealth
Alien appeals filed in Sydney tribunals amid security
Interred aliens in Sydney lodge appeals to three tribunals against internment. Evidence taken in camera. Military police with holstered revolvers visible in the government building. Aliens transported from camps by car to lodge appeals. Cabinet approval required for any recommendations.
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Sydney
Iy Ted Federal Cabinet
War Day by Day East Africa Conflict Assessment
Analysis notes British patrols on Abyssinian frontier spark talk of a possible offensive. Critics say the Julian Army in East Africa lacks supplies and would fail to break Italian forces in Abyssinia Eritrea Somaliland and Italian Somaliland. Military advantage would be prestige and Red Sea security rather than quick victory.
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Somaliland
Kenya
Tatlan
Libya
Red Sea
Wallan
Italy
Red Star
East Crea
Aid for Britain Bill Faces Senate Approval Amid Debates
The Aid for Britain bill, shaped by Roosevelt’s agenda, is unlikely to meet strong opposition though amendments are expected. Critics say it risks deepening U S involvement and grants the president broad power while enabling aid and ship repairs in Allied ports.
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United States
Roosevelt
America
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Motte
Germany
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Aimerie
Leas Mkely
Betaine Il
Weather Report for Canberra Delayed and Inaccurate
The readable weather entry notes barometer readings around 28.9 inches and temperatures ranging from 58.8 to 81.3 degrees with winds varying through the day. Data appears fragmented with several garbled figures and uncertain times.
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