Thetis Submarine Disaster Official Notice Amid Salvage Efforts
The Admiralty announced hope was abandoned for 98 men aboard Thetis with four others aboard making 102. Salvage work continued despite tidal delays as divers probed the wreck and air pumping aimed to revive any survivors.
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London
Admiralty
Thetis
Cammel Lairds
Presa
Dewspapers
Resoe
Cammell Laird Ofidala
Aew
France
America
Johnson
Cammel Laird
Han
Cammell Laird
Tiwan
Howell
Attra
Wessels
Hlm.s. Brazen
Oram
Davis
Brazen
Canada
Vickére Armstrong
Menzies Clarifies Embargo Statement Not About Sugar
The Prime Minister stated his Friday remarks on embargoes did not concern the sugar industry. He told a deputation requesting abolition of the New Zealand potatoes import embargo that embargo issues would be reviewed. He added the discussion covered potato imports and the New Zealand embargo on Australian citrus, not sugar.
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Menzies
New Zealand
Manaiva
Britain begins mass militia registration for Hitler war
In London on a Sunday amid conscription talk two 20 year old recruits spoke for many as Britain enrolls a quarter of a million men in alphabetical order at depots. The army aims to draft 220,018 militia registrants with 3,174 conscientious objectors expected.
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London
Hitler
Britain
Anna May Wong Arrives in Sydney Aboard Aorangi
Hollywood star Anna May Wong lands in Sydney aboard the Aorangi and is greeted by the China Consul-General and Madame Pao. The report notes a claim by Mina Wong about her birthplace tracing to California and her first trip to China in 1844.
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Anna May Wong
China
Madame Pao
Mina Wong
Chinawaa
California
Refugees on the St. Louis Face Return to Germany
Jewish refugees flee anti Semitic pressure in the Western Hemisphere as the Hamburg America Line orders the liner St Louis master to sail back to Germany with 918 Jews aboard if they cannot land. The vessel's turn comes after refusals at Havana and Buenos Aires and several refugees reportedly killed themselves.
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New York
Hamburg-Amerika Line
St. Louis
Germany
Havana
Hamburg
Buenos Aires
Paraguay
Violence Surges in Palestine Amid Jaffa Bomb Attack
In Jerusalem a bomb wounded the mayor of Jaffa, a moderate Arab, as clashes spread. The Jewish Community Council denounces the violence and calls for discipline while cafes close. The Arab Higher Committee rejects the British White Paper and demands broader land transfers to Jews.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Jaffa
Jewish Community Council
the Times
Arab Higher Committee
Britain
Hitler Defiant on British Policy in Cassel Address
Hitler addressed 215,000 ex-service men in Cassel, vowing Britain’s aims remain to destroy German trade and seize colonies. He claimed Germany’s war guilt was for 1914 Armament neglect, praised a new militarized state, and urged full military training to preserve national strength.
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Berlin
Hitler
Cassel
Britain
Germany
France
Davis Cup Ties See Slavia Lead Belgium in European Zone
In Zagreb Jugo Slavia beat La Croix 1 8 6 3 6 3 7 5 and Mitthe defeated Geelhan 6 1 6 4 6 1. In Berlin Henckel beat Shayes 3 6 2 6 4 and Menzel faced Hare with Hare retired after lumbago. Germany leads England in the semi finals of the European zone.
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London
Jugo Slavia
Belgium
Germany
England
Zagreb
la Croix
Mitthe
Geelhan
Berlin
Henckel
Shayes
Menzel
Hare
Actress Flies to Visit Husband in Malaya
London Saturday. Mario Ney, noted Australian stage actress, left Croydon on a long distance flight to visit her husband Thomas Menzies, a rubber planter in Malaya. For the past decade he has flown to England each year to see her.
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London
Mario Ney
Croydon
Thomas ‘Menzies
Malaya
Menzies
England
Gee
Churchill Speaks on Czech Gold Transfer and Banking Ethics
Mr Winston Churchill at Swanstead denounces transferring Czech gold to Germany. He warns no bank should honor asset claims under duress to bolster aggressor armaments, saying such action would ruin banking integrity and shake civilization's credit.
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London
Winston Churchill
Swanstead
Germany
Italian Soldiers to Return from Spain and Majorca
Rome correspondent reports government orders 1288 Italian troops to return from Spain and Majorca. The move follows overseas deployment and aims to bring forces home amid ongoing international strain.
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London
Rome
Associated Preas of
Great Britain
Spain
Majorca
Naval flying boat crash near Littlehampton kills two
London reported two dead and one injured when a naval flying boat plunged into the sea near Littlehampton. A freighter recovered the wounded and brought them ashore.
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London
Littlehampton
Royal Tour Welcomes in Saskatoon Crowds Across Prairie
The royal procession drew massive cheers from about 45 000 Saskatoon residents and 100 000 prairie visitors as Their Majesties toured a party-filled 11 mile route. Big crowds gathered at Unity Arliand Touchwood Melville and other towns with barbed wire fences bunting and special stations. Security struggled as crowds surged and the royal train delayed for hours.
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Saskatoon
Canada
Valentias
Karl Niderost
Touchwood
Arliand
Unity
Melville
Four-car collision near Albert Hall causes minor damage
In Canberra a four car crash near the Albert Hall occurred just before 7 pm Saturday. No injuries were reported though damage was slight. R Ellwood travelled south on Commonwealth Avenue when a car from Royal Canberra Golf Club approached the intersection. Cars stopped to avoid impact, but two following vehicles struck Ellwood’s car and a Kearney Civic Centre car sustained more damage. A separate minor collision involved a postal van at Giles and Kennedy streets Kingston after noon.
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R. Ellwood
Commonwealth Avenue
Royal Canberra Golf Club
Followig
Ellwood
J. Kearney
Civic Centre
Giles and
Kennedy Streets
Kingston
Kennedy Street
Soviet reply to Anglo French non aggression pact hinted
A Moscow message says the Soviet reply will follow Molotov's speech. Russia objects to tying the pact to the League Covenant Clause 16 and fears delays under Clause 14 during wartime. Baltic States seek neutrality and resist outside defenders, a view echoed by Estonian officials and a Times Warsaw correspondent.
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London
Moscow
William Leeds
Molotov
Russia
Britain
France
M. Selter
Ectanta
Prin
Ciple
Warsaw
the Times
Germany
Baltic States
ABC chief denies plan for foreign language wireless station
The General Manager of the ABC Mr C J A Moses said the Commission knows nothing of a proposed new wireless station for broadcasting Australian news in foreign languages. He stated they only know what is read in the Press and have no information about such a station.
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Sydney
ABC
C. J. A. Moses
Royal visit in Edmonton ends early amid crowd crush
Crowds overwhelmed security as Their Majesties cut short a tour at Universal hospital in Edmonton. Eighty beds carried wounded veterans were rolled out front, sparking a mild crush while the Queen comforted a veteran who had waited since 1914.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Universal Hospital
Royal invitation for Belgian visit October 24 28
King Leopold invites the King and Queen to visit Belgium from October 24 to 28. The program includes an impostion of the International Water Exhibition at Ligge. The Admiralty yacht Enchantress could convey their Majesties from England if they accept.
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London
Leopold
Belgium
Ligge
England
Admiralty
Enchantress
Trade Unions Face Lawful Route Over Boycott Plea
Prime Minister Menzies urged trade union options to consider their position before weighing a national register. He warned against breaking the law and urged responsible organisations to avoid supporting a boycott that could threaten democracy and lead to anarchy.
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National
Menzies
Australia
Mentlea
Commonwealth factory moves to produce miltary uniforms
The Defence Minister Mr Street announced the factory would accelerate manufacture of uniforms for officers and soldiers. Stock sizes were found unsuitable and made to measure options were required to meet military needs.
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Commonwealth One
Defence
Mr. Street
Ministerial Session Disrupted by Recess Earmark
Fragmentary text shows the Minister for pene and parliamentary affairs facing disruptions during a recess. The report hints at interruptions in normal proceedings with unclear context and potential scheduling issues.
Merle Oberos and Alexander Town Hall in Antipodss
Film star Merle Oberos and producer Alexander visit Antipodss for an event at the town hall. The sketchy dispatch notes their appearance and local reception without detailing program specifics.
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Bunday
Merle Oberos
Alexander Town Hall
Antipodss
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