Transfer to Dominions debate on interned aliens
In a wartime debate Mr Peake outlines Britain’s plan to transfer internees and enemy aliens to Canada and Australia. Canada will receive 6700 prisoners and diverse internees, with preference for able-bodied single men under 50. Government argues relocation reduces suspicion and protects security amid air raid fears.
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Peake
Canada
Australia
Britain
Wardlaw-Milmé
Haltile
Lars Wolmer
Graham White
Wedgwood
Sonithe
Local sewing group forms for surgical dressings
A small group met yesterday afternoon to organize sewing surgical dressings for a medical effort. The group will meet on Fridays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm at Antwerp Hall for anyone interested to attend.
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Berra Vier
Jate
Fire on Paganini troopship kills 220 in Rome report
A Rome message says fire broke out on the troopship Paganini while carrying troops from Albania on June 28. The death toll stands at 220 Italians and Albanians.
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Rome
Albania
Australia to proceed with England child evacuation plan
Senator Fall said Australia will continue preparations to receive children from the United Kingdom and will follow Britain's wishes. He noted no information that the evacuation would be abandoned and stressed Australia is ready to fulfill its promises if practicable.
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Melbourne
London
England
Dominions
Fall
Australia
United Kingdom
Commonwealth
Britain
Conscription Exemption for Australian Workmen in New Zealand
Wellington officials ruled that Australian workmen living in New Zealand for less than two years and not intending permanent residence are exempt from conscription. Cases will be judged individually. Australian tradesmen tied to last year’s contracts may return home. The voluntary recruiting system ends July 22.
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Wellington
N.Z
Dominion
War Council
Domestic Tragedy After Assault on Sleeping Family
In Croydon Park a 11 year old and his 12 year old sister were found battered in their beds. William Valentine Thompson died soon after admission to hospital while Dorothy remains in critical condition. The mother survived a throat wound and the father, Robert Thortpoon, left for work before the discovery. A doctor praised William’s courage during the attack.
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Croydon Park
William
Valentine Thompson
Dorothy
Thesch'ldren
Yitime
Wilms Thompson
Robert Thortpoon
Lina
Pley
Het
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Iogt
Eleanor Rathbone
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Queanbeyan
Scott
Ike
Reg. Maloney
Lee Maloney
Maloney
Kingston and City
Caininer
Nestles
Nestle
Sdoim
Nestlé
Lee Ott
Grosvenor
Westle
George ST
Aoa
Cirom Quan
Sydney
Aestle
Theos Gove
Nice
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