British Defence Expansion Amid Pacific Naval Buildup
Russian pressure on Britain prompts big UK defence push with Australia led ship orders. Keels for two Tribal-class destroyers expected in Cockatoo Island with one more vessel promised for service by March. Australia to launch ships in February and October 1940 as heavy coast defences and 3.7 inch guns advance. Antiaircraft searchlights produced locally due to UK delays. Military personnel strength rises with increases in Coast Defence and cadet rolls, continuing to Page 2.
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Australia
England
Forrer Schaloe
Siines
Sydney
United Kingdom
Darwin
Negotiators Eye Guarantees As Moscow Talks Continue
In Moscow the Anglo Soviet talks press for signed guarantees while Britain and France seek common ground. The Soviet trump card hinges on allied desire for a pact and whether terms align with Anglo French interests. Britain warns of potential direct influence if Western Europe is broadened in the accord.
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Pensire
the Times
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Belgium
Rumania
Poland
Greece
Turkey
Finland
Estonia
Latvia
Britain
Switzerland
Netherlands
Europe
Roosevelt Wins Dollar Battle
President Roosevelt won the final victory in the battle over the dollar devaluation as the Senate passed the monetary measure by 43 to 39 restoring power to devalue the dollar.
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Washington
Thurs
Roosevelt
Senate
Tientsin Conference Delayed Amid Blockade and Press Ridicule
Japanese delegates prepare for a preliminary meeting as Anglo-Japanese talks loom. Blockade at Tientsin persists, while Tokyo press accuses Britain and China of scandalous bias. Reports cite hospital overflows in Harbin and claims of heavy losses on the Manchurian border with numerous planes shot down.
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Tientain
China
Antenne
Sir Robert Craigie
Chungkeung
Tokyo
the Times
United Press
Moscow
Defence orders for un disclosed number of Tiger Moth planes
The Defence Department has ordered an undisclosed number of DH Tiger Moth aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force. Ha Aircraft Pty. Ltd. will fulfill the order priced at £38,680. A quantity of fireproof suits for rescue and experimental work has also been ordered.
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Defence Department
R.a.af
de Ha Aircraft Pty. Ltd
New Zealand Government Defends Economy in No Confidence Row
Prime Minister Mr. Savage defends economic policy amid no confidence amendment to the address in reply. He argues Labour would face difficulties but prevail, notes capital left NZ, but domestic prosperity grows and secondary industry stands. Finance Minister Nasir seeks favorable terms in London. Government vows to push toward a better balanced economy.
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N.Z
Mr. Savage
Labour
New Zealand
Savage
Nasir
London
Britain
Torrowing
Labour Party confirms Dwyer Grey as Premier in Hobart
In Hobart on Thursday the Labour Party meeting confirmed Dwyer Grey as Premier and Cosgrove as Deputy Premier. E Brooker E J Ogilvie and T Davidson were chosen as members. Portfolios not yet allotted with Brooker to gain first ministerial experience.
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Labour Party
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Cosgrove
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T. Davidson
Brooker
Ministeria
Merchant ships armed to deter raiders in Australia
The Defence Department tightens security for merchant shipping in Australia. Vessels are being armed and outfitted with paravanes and anti submarine devices. Alterations to superstructures are made where needed to mount guns.
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Melbourne
Defence Department
Overseas intelligence sources cited in service notes
A brief item notes that besides other special sources, overseas intelligence is used in compiling information. It mentions rights in Jesus and the term Australia and New Zealand, reserved by Lena oo arrangement Reuters.
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Australia
New Zealand
Lena Oo
Reuter
German Bulgarian Talks Likely Expanded Agenda
Berlin Times correspondent reports talks between Germany and Bulgaria to cover political and economic relations and Bulgaria’s position toward neighbors especially Romania and Greece.
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Berlin
the Times
Tates
Germany
Bulgaria
Rumania
Greece
Dobrudja
Bucharest
Romania
Lualaon
Mediterranean
Thrace
Dansig Times
Schachau IP
Presa
America
Boerpasten
Warsaw
Silesia
Rapid Recovery In France Amid Postwar Finance
Paris reports that Finance Minister M Reynaud announced a strong economic rebound with capital repatriation doubling May levels and a budget balance for the first time in a decade. Overtime in industry climbs from 3.9 to 33.3 percent since November, signaling rapid recovery.
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Paris
M. Reynaud
France
Dramatic testimony on Thetis survivor account at inquiry
London reporters record dramatic survivor evidence about the Thetis disaster. Arnold described a central pipe leak, doors and bulkhead issues, and the desperate escape using Davis gear as air grew foul. He recalled aiding Shaw and others while control tower alarms sounded and the torpedo tube question loomed.
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Cammell, Lairds
Arnold
Poland Considers Next Danzig Step Amid Berlin Pressure
Poland weighs a new démarche on Berlin as conferences discuss Baltic tensions. Warsaw cites intent to seek Anglo French backing while Danzig militarisation continues and Britain pledges support to Poland amid questions on action.
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Poland
Danzig
London
Warsaw
Daily Telegraph
Berlin
Dent
Associated Press
Paris
M. Lukisiewicz
M. Bonnet
Polisd
Britain
Economic woes in Germany noted by Sydney professor
Sydney reports that Professor Hutten, Economic Adviser to the Bank of New South Wales, says Germany's economic plight is not surprising to those who studied the position. The comment came on Thursday.
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Sydney
Germany
Professor Hutten
Bank of New South Wales
America to Check Italian Dumping
Washington Treasury plans to levy after August 1 a tariff on artificial silk exports from Italy. The move targets Italian dumping and uses a bounty to counteract the influx.
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America
Washington
the Treasury
In Brief: Victoria inquiry on women’s golf and global notices
In brief items report a Victoria inquiry into a covert scheme, women’s golf semi finals with Mim G Lewis defeating Nan ksville and Miss B Cheney beating Mrs J Brownell. Separate items note Diamond Scull race results in Henley and wartime sentences in Gibraltar Haifa and Newcastle. unrelated labor unrest looms at a mine site.
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Mim G. Lewis
Dr. Nanksville
B. Cheney
J. Brownell
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