YANGTSE FLOOD Death Blow to Advance
The Yangtze front report says Japanese advance toward Hankow is stymied as large scale operations slow. Chinese forces claim successes on the Tangtse and near Hankow with river actions and mine layers, while evacuations and defensive shaping spur confidence Hankow will be defended.
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Taihu
Hankow
Misia
Chieng Kai Shek
Beget &Tor
Alton Eins Jombutore
Macre
Shiiking
Nee
Hver
Tungju
Wobu
Mit
Tikeng
Snowy River to Provide Sydney Power Plain Words from President
A Senate session featured the President, Senator Lynch, resigning from office for 45 minutes while debates on the Health and Welfare Broenael bill and the National Insurance Bill unfolded. Citizens crowd the chamber as the leader is praised for advancing social balance after long efforts.
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Senate
Senator Lynch
Snowy River hydro scheme urged for NSW electrification
Government consults on a 23 million pound electrical development plan for New South Wales. The Snowy River hydro scheme with 900,000 horsepower capacity would power Sydney by 1944, with transmission lines to Sydney and Burrinjuck Port Kembla links. Total outlay about £28 million over ten years for generation, transmission, and railway electrification. The report weighs Snowy against extending coal-fired plants and boosts urban and rural power, rail speed, and capacity.
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Snowy River
Sydney
Port Kembla
Burrinjuck
New South Wales
Mit
Wysngala
Buriner
Lithgow
Sages Ceote A Ee Ora Geocee
Area Fuel Planta
al Ont
Central Electricity
Amml Ar
Stata
Pranktent of the Senate recalled by Lynch in Canberra farewell
Senator P. J. Lynch delivers a mock political address during a farewell at Canberra. He mocks detested peers and re election dodgers while recounting travels across empires and praising the aging leadership in Western Australia. The remarks reference previous parliamentary tenure and praise leaders like McLachlan.
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Senate
Benator Lynch
New Guinea Opportunities Told in Unclear Draft
A fragmented notice describes a selection process for positions in a New Guinea administration. It mentions candidacy, medical exams, waiting lists, and an appointment timeline with references to months and a September deadline.
Insurance Bill Prolongs Senate Schedule In Australia
The Senate lags in debating the National Insurance Bill and may delay until Monday night. Leader McLachlan might fail to keep a pledge to Prime Minister Lyons as the bill’s passage faces extended committee work tonight. If progress stalls the bill could return to the House for possible amendments after Senate consideration concludes.
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Senate
Senator McLachina
Mr. Lyons
House of Representatives Om
Ganate
Anxious Weather Tests Wicket at Lords
An unsettled sultry forecast clouds the Test at Lords with uncertain wicket behavior. The weather outlook hints at a low Atlantic mood likely to threaten most of the country, creating a risky day for play and possibly delaying plans in London.
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London
Lords
Lertenents Feather Bureau
Atlantic
Peesante
Sradman
Manchester
Nottingham
Mabschoetar
Toss debate to decide Hobbs bid for post
About 990 men will beid a mam cnegtmg on Saturday to eausider the postion.
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Hobbs
Cipe
Snowy River Hydroelectric Scheme Details Revealed
A projected Snowy River scheme near Jindabyne and Bind Point outlines an 112 foot head dam and a 25 mile tunnel to feed two hydroelectric stations near Bind Point. Concrete lined tunnel, 15 feet internal diameter, double pipes to feed underground station No 1 and surface station No 7 with a combined 274,000 kilowatts. Transmission to Port Kembla via 383 miles of line, peak capacity near 300,000 horsepower, construction details continue on Page 4.
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Staven
Betweondinnabyne
Bind Point
Iehioh
Jabyne
Jinds
Oyne
Uni ‘Vor
Tranita
Fur Steel
Snowy
Politicians Toast at Canberra Hotel Event Marks Retirement
A Canberra hotel gathering honored McLachlan with a retirement toast from United Australia Party leaders. The event featured police presence and cigars as speeches were not delivered. Senator Gibson then departed, marking a clipped, ceremonial close to the section.
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Canberra
McLachlan
United Amstalia Party
Gibson Rove
Four Suspects Face Espionage Trial Leads to Indictments
New York report shows four suspects Rumrich Glas er Vous and Johanne Hoffman charged with espionage. They pleaded not guilty as warrants were issued for 14 others tied to the Grand Jury findings. Germany-bound suspects complicate proceedings amid international tension. The Grand Jury plans further hearings Monday on statute violations and witness administration.
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New York
Rumrich
Glaser
Vous
Johanne Hoffman
Thelr Rial Wal Eet
August Ball
Germany
Westoning Manor: Australian representation sought in London
Spensley’s executors report to the Commonwealth Government about Westoning Manor, a 200 acre estate once offered to the National Trust. The Australian representative in London may inherit the property on the death of two sisters, with a potential endowment model similar to other public funds. The decision remains undecided amid possible prohibitive costs.
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Westoning
National Trust
Fleet in Action King Applauds Realistic Naval Drill
King observes a realistic cruiser drill aboard HMB as enemy air threats loom. Land officers and ratings all stand ready while the King congratulates all ranks on maintaining standard discipline and readiness.
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HMB
Masa
Tremor and sworn Privy Councillor notes amid scattered briefs
In Brief reports a tremor lasting seconds followed by garbled copy about Mr Menziee wearing in Ad Pac London and a Privy Council swearing ceremony. Mentions Countess of Strathmore death, propoganda notes and incomplete details on air mail service. Also references a senatorial campaign and potential Boland following Australia.
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Menziee
London
Mension
Wade
Countem
Strathmore
British Ships Attacked in Spain as Insurgent Planes Strafe
Insurgent planes attacked a British ship in the harbor near Spain. The Creek steamer Fanlon Alma was damaged by bombs, with the crew scrambling to safety and leaping into the water. Fire and smoke spread as the vessel heeled, and survivors were picked up by the Funton after drifting three hours.
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Toe Wrtner
Rotet Bom
Ask
Fanlon Alma
Tve
Kermoda
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Rhosthaven
Nydre-Sizetrio - Sarttking
P. J. Lynch
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Queensland
Wandertiat API Ba
Australia
New Guinea
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Ohmite Bet
Aeyranty Eevictm
Inada
Fea
Tim
Depecaett
Biale
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Iting
Ion of Justice
Adting
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Country House
King
Trangtagman Geavier
Talieven
Tnt
trans-Taaman
Tenad
J. J. Sitien
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Spain
Wales
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Nicard
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