Australia drives war munitions boom and empire support
Australia expands factories and output from 60 million to over 500 million pounds yearly, producing arms, ammunition, bombs, shells, and aircraft gear for Allied forces. More than 150,000 workers share a 50 million pound munitions program, with 700 special machines built. Britain’s economy remains solid with stable banking and liquidity.
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H. D., Flannagan
Department of Supply and Development
Australia
Australa
Commonwealth Munitions Department
Canada
Alro
Arma
German Pressure on Hungary and Axis Diplomacy
The piece notes German and Italian influence over Hungary after Russia’s occupation of Bessarabia, with Budapest pledging future Hungarian claims on Romania only when the time is ripe. It cites Hungary’s subservience to Germany, reliance on German trade, and Munich consultations, while weighing potential shifts in Anglo Russian and German-Russian relations and the impact on Balkan stability.
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Germany
Italy
Romania
Hungary
Bessarabia
Count Telek
Hun
Count Caaby
Munich
Balkan
Petrol Rationing Sparks Adelaide Motorist Protest
The South Australian motor industry opposes a proposed petrol rationing scheme. Chairman Mr Freeman says stockpiles exist and space is limited for incoming cargoes. No government rationale has been given and a protest meeting in Adelaide is planned on Wednesday with broad group representation.
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Adelaide
Sunray
Las
State Chamber of Motorists
Freeman
Yuterday
Commonwealth
Star
Advertising Rules for The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times provides advertising conditions including non insertion rights and rights to alter copy. Ads must arrive by 3 p.m. the day before publication, be ink written, and endorsed by responsible persons. Special care for proper names and figures is urged.
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Canberra Times
Romanian Harvest Drives 100000 Peasant Soldiers Home
Responding to German pressures, the Romanian Government ordered 100000 peasant soldiers to return to farms for the wheat harvest. A General Staff communiqué announced demobilisation of farm workers and technical and industrial cadres.
Blockade of Germany Claims British Threats To Blockade
Fragmentary notes discuss Germany and British action regarding a blockade. The text mentions the Third Reich, supply routes, and an exception to restrictions, but details are unclear due to garbled phrasing.
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Germany
Weather Log From Canberra Delivers Incomplete Readings
The Canberra report shows barometer readings 4 a.m. 30.02 inches and 3 p.m. 20.04 inches. Temperatures listed include 42 degrees in the morning and 65 degrees in the evening with a maximum to 3 p.m. of 40.1 degrees. A fragmentary line mentions wind at 3 p.m. from the northwest and an 89.6 degree reading, but the text is garbled.
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Canberra
Pao
N.W
The Fall of Bastille Day and France’s Betrayal
A scathing 20th century reflection marks July 14 as a day of mourning for France with the fall of the Bastille symbolising liberty, while German occupation betrays rights of man. It asserts Britain as liberty’s last stronghold and urges renewed commitment to Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité.
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NCE
Bastille
France
Jazi
National Assembly
Britain
British Isles
Control of Trade Disputes in Britain
London Sunday reports an Order-In-Council empowering the Minister for Labour to set up a tribunal for trade dispute settlement. The minister can prohibit strikes or lock-outs and authorize departures from employment rules. He may amend holiday with pay directives under related Acts.
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London
Mannister
Army Casualty List Town London Reports Large Toll
The longest Army casualty list to date lists 117 officers and 876 other ranks. Of the latter 630 are wounded and 15 are missing, with the total reflecting ongoing battles and losses.
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London
Ex-Servicemen Pledge to Nation's War Effort in Brisbane
More than 1500 people attend a Domain meeting in Brisbane where Captain Aarons, head of the War Association, pledges ongoing support to the nation’s war effort. The gathering underscores postwar military solidarity and public commitment.
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Brisbane
Domain
Aarons
The
War Association
Britain Russia Trade Pact Talks Move Forward
Since 1924 Soviet Russia seeks a large trade agreement with Britain to reduce Germany aid. In March the Moscow envoy hinted at resuming talks after the Russo Finnish war. Sir Stafford Cripps was named ambassador to Moscow as talks gain momentum toward a settlement.
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Germany
Russia
R.A. Fevtler
Abefender
Moscow
Stafford Cripps
Great Britain
England
Britain
London
I Mvade
Stafford Crippa
Butler
Japan to Buy Wheat and Wool Relief Purchases
Japanese advices from Tientsin report that £100,000 of the Tientsin silver has been set aside for buying Australian wheat and wool to aid distress in No China. It is believed more than bags of wheat will be purchased toward year end. The move is viewed as important commercially and humanitarily, contrasting with Europe.
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London
Tientsin
China
Europe
Failure Confronts Germany in War Rally Speech
Sydney report on a Win the War rally at Waverley where Treasurer Mr. Spender urged Australians to keep faith in victory. He argued empire seas dominance would cripple Germany, prevent invasion, and sustain Britain while warning of fifth column risks.
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Aaid
Mr. Spender
Waverley
Spender
Hitler
England
Britain
Europe
Germany
Desert fighting reports from Moyale and Libya fronts
Conflicting accounts from Moyale claim Italian occupation with heavy losses while a British communique says a small but out numbered patrol inflicted severe casualties. Two enemy columns near Mort Cappuzzo in Libya were engaged. Raiders bombed Aden, killing two and injuring others. anti aircraft batteries at Alexandria repelled raids.
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Moyale
Mort Capuzzo
Libya
Aden
Alexandria
Tram Strike Shuts Perth Transit for Four Hours
A regulation strike of tram ways trolley buses and ferries will commence tomorrow morning in Perth after 600 members met with authorities over the refusal to dismiss a tramway inspector amid repeated irritations and protests during today’s four hour stoppage.
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Perth
Coburg by election seat goes to independent Labour candidate
C Mutton won the Coburg by election in the Legislative Assembly defying the central party, defeating endorsed Labour candidate R Cameron by 14 000 votes to 11 446.
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Melbourne
State
Labour Party
C. Mutton
Coburg
Legislative Assembly
R. Cameron
Tax Repercussion Shrinks London Shares Amid Tax Plan
Economists welcome forecast of higher taxes but stock market activity falls. Inflation fears rise as authorities hide floating debt details amid protests. Bank deposits reach a June all time high, urging stricter taxation and tighter consumption. War bond subscriptions show weak sustained support.
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Hank
England
British unions pledge reserves to government effort
The Trades Union Congress led by Sir Walter Citrine announces that total reserves of British unions amounting to 30 million pounds may be placed at the government's disposal. They report a 10 thousand pound donation to the government and note 534 thousand pounds in tax free loans already lent, with 260 thousand pounds from two large unions. A high official confirms the postwar labour supply is improving but notes a continuing skilled worker shortage.
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London
Trades Union Congress
Walter Citrine
Unlon Con
General of Municipal Workers’ Union
Transport and General Union
Refugees in France and other WW2 brief notes
News in Brief reports 7,000,000 French and 800,000 Belgian refuges in non-occupied France with Belgian repatriation at 2,500 daily. Finnish steamer Petaamo sunk. 33 crew landed. Pacific air service transit notes. Bombers display planned in Melbourne. Tamworth by election stance. Unions oppose panel motion. Gibraltar evacuees return to Morocco. Britain enlistment class of 1908 totals 322,597 with 0. best conscientious objector rate.
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France
London
Finnigh
Petaamo
Ural
Ark
Britain
Compulsory Rules Still Stubborn Amid Closure Talks
London reports that the Minister for Information defends the compulsory scheme as states and opposition clash over delays. Increased anxiety grows as authorities insist on a seaside closure plan despite opposition and unsettled timetable.
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London
Minister For Information
Tage
Cannes
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