Agriculture Council approves wind-up of primary production measures
The Agricultural Council adopted measures to organ and support primary production under war conditions. A state by state investigation will study agricultural development with recommendations to follow. Key decisions included cold storage review and registration of potato growers with New Zealand imports debated by Tasmania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Council
Yestern
Departments of Agriculture
New Zealand
Tasmania
Spont
Fragmented Weather Readout With Temperatures and Wind
A partial weather log lists temperatures around 51 degrees with unclear timing, plus mentions of a 33 mph wind at Canberra Aerodrome for a 24 hour period ending 2.30 pm. The entry is garbled with distorted numbers and words, offering only fragments of the observed conditions.
Canberra Forecast: Isolated Showers Then Fine Weather
Canberra forecast calls for isolated showers with mainly fine skies overall. Expect cool to cold nights with fog and frost and winds shifting from south-west to south-east.
Britain’s Middle East Policy Faces United Stand or Collapse
The piece argues Britain must coordinate with allies to resist Russian advances toward the Black Sea and safeguard Syria Lebanon Palestine and the broader Middle East. It stresses unity among Britain Turkey Iraq Egypt and other regional players to prevent Axis gains and avert regional disaster.
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Rumania
Balkans
Middle East
Britain
France
Russia
Romania
Italy
Germany
Black Sea
Turkey
Syria
Bordeaux
Europe
Stself
Lebanon
League of Nations
Palestine
Urbey
Iraq
Egypt
Navy orders 45 more warships in giant expansion plan
The Navy plans 45 additional warships costing 600 million dollars in what is described as the largest single naval contract in history. President Roosevelt and Budget Director Smith, among others, draft a broader army mechanisation and rearmament program that could reach 5 billion dollars. Roosevelt asks Congress to impose a steep excess profits tax on individuals and corporations to curb defense wealth. Congress member Faddis reveals a survey of Central American and Caribbean islands to map airfields and strategic points, with possible inclusion of British and French possessions.
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Washington
Navy
Roosevelt
Knudson
Johnson
Marshall
Smith
Congress
Faddis
House of Representatives
Caribbean
Marketing Scheme Approved for 1041 Fruit Crops
A marketing scheme for the 1041 apple and pear crop was adopted by representatives of all States except New South Wales. The Agricultural Council sent the scheme to a committee of industry reps to prepare detailed recommendations for submission to State and Commonwealth Governments and to growers’ organisations. There are indications the NSW deadlock may be resolved in later talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
The
Agricultural Council
Althen
Colonial Gifts To Britain From Across the Colonies
A colonial fleet of 40 heavy bombers and 160 Spitfires is prepared for air operations with a daily capacity to drop one hundred tons of explosives. Public donations across colonies reached £1,000,000 in a few weeks, with St Ceylon giving the largest single gift and colonial newspapers raising £500. Funds continue to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
St. Ceylon
Prince Konoye Sends Historic Message to Australia
Peter Russo sailed from Kobe with a unique message of cordiality from Prince Konoye addressed to the dear people of Australia. The note marks an unprecedented dispatch and is viewed as historically significant given the world situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Peter Russo
Kobe
Prince Konoye
Australia
Recruiting Drive Urges Canberra Men to Enlist
About 150 young men have enlisted in Canberra yet the ACT quota remains unmet. Recruits must choose freedom over slavery, says Recruitment Committee President H J Gates. Prime Minister Monziea, Army Minister Street, and Attorney General Hughes urged everyone to do their bit for the British Empire. Recruiting officers will remain active in Canberra, with Snowy River travelers soon passing through offering joining opportunities.
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H. J. Gates
Monziea
Street
Hughes
Mr. Gates
British Empire
Gates
Canberra
Pub Hc
Russia as Ally Criticism of Hughes Marks Speech
In Sydney on Tuesday Mr Rosevear of the Federal Non-Communist Labour Party challenged Attorney General Mr Hughes over his Long Live Russia statement. He questioned what Hughes meant by the remark and warned that a similar comment by any ordinary person could be seen as suggesting fifth columnist tendencies.
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Sydney
Russia
Mr. Hughes
Rosevear
Labour Party
Hughes
Canadian Day at Westminster Abbey Commemorates Dominion
The Canadian flag was flown at Westminster Abbey for the first time during a July 1 ceremony marking Canada's incorporation as a Dominion. Officers and men of the Canadian army and air force, nursing staff, and Canadians in London attended while the Lesson was read by the Canadian High Commissioner.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Canada
Dominion
Air Force
Blain to enlist in Second First Survey Regiment
Mr. C Blain M H L R Northern Territory member 43 to enter Greta camp Friday. A surveyor who served in the last war he says constituents have enlisted and he will follow them in the ranks. He adds that more action and less talk might have eased Europe’s danger.
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Sydney
C. Blain
M.h.lr
Northern Territory
Hies
ALF
Blain
Greta
Mr. Blain
Europe
Britain will win on air and land in the Empire
The British External Affairs Minister McEwen predicted victory and resilience for the Empire in a broadcast on international affairs. He said the Empire faces two enemies but remains unshaken, with its industrial wealth and resources at disposal, while noting Germany’s air superiority as a factor in Europe.
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Melbourne
Britain
McEwen
France
Amelia
Gree
Istea
Germany
Ben Turpin Dead Veteran Actor Dies in Hollywood
Hollywood reports the death of veteran actor Ben Turpin on Monday. The news notes Turpin’s long career in silent and early sound films and honors his place in cinema history.
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Ben Turpin
Hollywood
Wheat Market Sees 145 Million Bushels Sold This Season
The Australian Wheat Board reports a safe forecast of 145,000,000 bushels sold this season with about 50,000,000 bushels unshipped by November 30. Including UK contract carryover of 16,000,000 bushels brings total carryover to 60,600,000 bushels. France collapse and Swiss Norwegian market closures cut 2,100,000 bushels from sales, but replacement expected.
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Australian Wheat Board
The
Agricultural Council
United Kingdom
France
Purchase of Flying Boat for Long Range Bomber
Great Britain reported to have purchased the flying boat Guba for conversion into a long range bomber. The Guba owned by American millionaire Archbold, was used in the pioneer flight over the Indian Ocean led by Captain P. G. Taylor of Sydney.
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Can Diego
Cal
Greatnem Ae
Archbold
Indian Ocean
P. G. Taylor
Sydney
Hitler May Invade Ireland Says Hore-Belisha
In a Devonport speech Hore-Belisha warned a German invasion of Ireland could threaten British supply lines. he urged a united defence in Ireland, blockade of France, and a strong Mediterranean posture. Bernard Shaw argued Irish troops could be mobilized if attacked, noting Ireland's ties to Britain and protection by the Regnal Navy.
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London
Devonport
Hore-Belisha
Hitler
Ireland
Britain
North Sea
Germany
Shetland Islands
Faroe Islands
Iceland
America
Marshal Petain
Hokd
France
French Empire
Mr. Hore-Belisha
Mediterranean
Weygand
Bernard Shaw
Daily Mall
British Commonwealth of Nations
War Day by Day England Warned of German Invasion
Article traces Allied and German movements from Norway and Denmark to Dunkirk and the Somme line. It notes Chamberlain's warning of invasion preparations, British industry ramping up munitions, and America's growing war potential. Observers expect Germany to seek a quick victory before winter, with possible air attacks from Norway to Britain.
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Mr. Chamberlain
England
France
Norway
Denmark
Andalsneg
Namaca
Holland
Belgium
Dunkirk
Somme- Alane
America
Germany
POTATO GLUT SYDNEY MARKET DROPS
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner warns of continued potato oversupply with Sydney prices hovering around £11 a ton despite heavy Tasmanian shipments. He urges regulated deliveries to improve future prices and discusses consultations with Devonport Burnie Chambers, the Potato Marketing Board, and Tasmanian officials to address the issue.
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Commonwealth
Professor Crypland
Sydney
Tasmanian
Professor Copland
Tasmania
Copland
Devonport and Burnie
Lord Catto Appointed Adviser to Exchequer
Lord Catto accepts appointment as Financial Adviser to the Exchequer at the invitation of the Auditor of the Exchequer. He resigns all directorships. A Consultative Council is formed with A S Beale Colin F Chambell Sir Walter Citrine H D Henderson Sir Bertram Hornsby J da Keynus George Riddie and Lord Riverdale to advise on postwar Treasury issues and speed decision making.
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British Operal Wireless
London
Anauuailor of the Exchequer
Lord Catty
Tredamy Oe
Catto
Chancellor of the Exchequer
A. 8. Beale
Colin F Chambell
Walter Citrine
H.D. Henderson
Bertram Hornsby
J. da. Keynus
George Riddie
Lord Riverdale
Consultative Council
Kingsley Wood
Council
Ald
Treasury
Daily Telegraph
Lord Catto
Counc
Miners Demand Adherence to War Policy
Six of seven Sarthemy Mineral Union committee members visiting Vice-President Scanton urged restraint on statements not aligned with the A-L-P war policy. A pen-signed statement asserted the A-L-P has adopted a war policy and repudiating it would be imbecility. Miners urged official bodies to protect Australian working-class homes and families.
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Newcastle
Committee of Management
Sarthemy Mineral Union
Scanton
Scanlon
A-L.p
Australia
Losses at Sea End Week With 88 290 Tonnage Sunk
The British losses in merchant shipping for the week ending June 27 totaled 88 290 tons. In the worst April 1917 period losses were higher with ships lost triple and tonnage twice as large. Increased U boat activity in the Bay of Biscay contributed to recent sinkings, though overall tonnage position remained better than December due to more construction and enemy captures. British and German losses through June 30 stood at 279 000 and 857 000 tons respectively.
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London
Tinian
Rubber and Tin Trade Agreed With US Government Purchase
Negotiations between US representatives and International Rubber Regulation and International Tin Committee members led to an agreement to buy reserve stocks of rubber and tin. A company will buy 100000 to 150000 tons of rubber, at 0.18 to 0.20 dollars per pound delivered, and all tin available at 0.50 dollars per pound cif US ports, including war risk and quality differentials.
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Britten Official Wireless
London
United States
International Rubber Regulation Committee
International Tin Committee
New York
Obituary of Mrs. Mary Ann Robertson 73
Mary Ann Robertson of Carlingford and Portland age 73 died June 22 at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney after a fall from a car. Widow of D. Robertson, mother of Archdeacon C. Robertson of Canberry and A. W. Robertson of Lithgow, she served for years as a voluntary helper at Royal Alexandria Hospital for Children Camperdown. Her funeral and chapel service honored her long service to sick children and the church community.
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Sydney
Mary Ann Robertson
D. &. Robertavn
Carlingford
Portland
New South Wales
C. 8. Robertson
Canbirra
A. W. Robertson
Lithgow
Robertson
Royal Alexandria Hospital
Camperdown
V.A.D
L. A. Schloeffel
Tid Hunter Baillie
Por Ek
le Gaure
Childred
Robert Pickup
The
Baptist Church
Charles Wynne
A Slater
L Long
NZ Conscription Exempts Seasonal Australian Workers
Wellington reports the Minister for Finance Mr Nash announced that Australian workers traveling to New Zealand for seasonal jobs will be exempt from conscription. Other Australians will be subject to service but receive exchange concessions to remit funds to families in Australia.
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Wellington
Tueadsay
Australia
New Zealand
Mr. Nash
Occupation of Channel Islands Reported by Berlin
Berlin reports the occupation of parts of the Channel Islands with officials stating partial seizure and ongoing military actions. The dispatch notes local control changes and allied responses as the conflict unfolds.
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Elimatta
Braddon
R.ssua
Statistician’s Department
Canberra W
Edwards—Pound
Mary
Charles Pound
M. Pound
Burwood
N.S.W
Nell Russell
J. B. Edwards
Barton
Shirley M. Ransom
la Perouse Street
Griffith
Survey OF Industries
Benator McBride
Commonwealth Asd
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Great Britain
R. E. Clark
F.loo
Optometrist & Opticlian
Thomson's Pharmacy
Civic Centre
the Ganherra Times
U.S
Act
Westminster
MR. Blain, M.H.R
A.I.F
Erie
Teeland
Shetlands
Eire
Flanders
Brittany
Exchequer
Labour
N.Z
Channel Islands
Berlin
Ria
Brava Telos Lucull
Colline Bea
Iran
Alle
John Capt Utree
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