Air mail agreement extends service between Singapore and Australia
Government outlines ratification of air mail pact with the United Kingdom and Australia. Details include Commonwealth payments to the operating company, proposed routes from Singapore to Sydney and Adelaide, and a weekly schedule starting in early August with a new imperial air service between Britain and its territories. The plan aims to maintain mail delivery across colonies and dominions, funded by annual payments and amortization.
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Australia
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Ainlaide
Sydney
Constat
Darwin
Commonwealth
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Singapore
Ited
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Amortisa
Eanda
Sudan
Singern Kydnary
Alwaken
Neutral port demand frames Spanish war policy report
Burgos correspondent reports General Franco’s headquarters hold no shift in air policy unless a single neutral commercial harbour near the fleet is implemented. The note adds Spain seeks friendly ties with Britain and justifies self defense measures including bombing. It accuses Republicans of unloading war materiel and using ships as military targets.
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London
Burgos
the Times
Derbyshire Out Dis Missed For 151 In Test Row
Derbyshire were dismissed for 151 as the British government inquiry into non intervention exposed breaches by several British ships aiding Franco. The Australian tourists, led by Buckston, faced a slow wicket after overnight rain with Barnes keeping wickets and Waite taking early wickets in a tight morning session.
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London
Franco Rmently
McRa
Bpain
Lipstrewigld
Wednesiny
Harnes
England
Derbyahire
McCabe
Kingieton
Brown
Barnes
Barnett
Badcock
Hamett
Waite
O'Reilly
Wort
Pills
Townsen
Pope
Mitchell
Copaan
Pape A
Townend
Buckerton
Wieker
Denis J Bowie
Alderman
Rhodes
Imperial Airways defended in House of Commons inquiry
A House of Commons inquiry defense of Imperial Airways faces scrutiny over statements by parliamentary members and the airline’s leadership. The debate references immunity, cooperation with the Air Ministry, and criticisms of the board’s handling during investigations into the airline’s operations and governance.
Fragmentary Japanese claim and shipboard threats emerge
An unclear account describes a crew member asserting he presented a will and warned of firing on a ship, mentioning previous hoarding of ammunition and orders to fire. The statement includes threats to the captain of a vessel and references to specific rounds and punishment if disobeyed.
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Finultain
Thor
Iim Instructiona
Yangtze Floods Subside Amid Afghan and Japanese Actions
Confusing dispatch reports Yangtze flooding easing near Shanghat as Chinese defend forts against renewed Japanese assaults. Yellow River floods aid, marooned Japanese soldiers rescued, yet 400 square miles remain submerged. Tokyo cabinet enforces wartime labor measures under rising mobilization and a proposed national register.
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Penn
State Lottery Building Criticised By City Officials
A Sydney City Council Alderman O'Dea and Public Service Association president Mr. fete led a briefing criticizing the State Lottery building plan. They argued congestion and safety were major flaws and urged reconstruction rather than minor repairs to address peak period issues.
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Dingy
Alderman O'Dea
Sydney
Fete
Public Service ‘Association
Honours Even Test Reviews Across Australia and England
London critics largely agree the honours remain even in the test series. Australia could not force a victory, while England held the advantage in several spells. Discussions cite Bradman and Hammar as pivotal, with Bowing strength and injuries shaping predictions for the next matches at Gifindleford and Lord's.
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Howard Marnall
Daily Telegraph
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England
Bradman
Marshall
Hammar
Derbyshire
Gifindleford
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Leeda
Lord's
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Balamen Wave
McCormick
Bowie Bradman Adie
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Bowen
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Canberra Planning and Development Committee Named
The Minister for the Interior announced the seven member Canberra Planning and Development Committee. It will advise on variations to the City Plan and on development projects. Members include J Waterhouse, Rodney Minguiry, Keith Harrie, Sir Done Cameron, Lt. Col. J. E. Goodwin, and others. all serve in honorary capacity. The committee aims to coordinate public works and national capital building efforts with expert advisory input from Canberra and Melbourne professionals.
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Canberra
National Capital
Architects Registration Board of
New South Wales
Asalex
Sydney
Fils
Canberry
Adviere
Kingsley A. Wendarvone
Melbourne
Federal Council
Australian Institutes of Architects
Institute of Architects
Henderson
Federal Capital Commission
Akeller Movrie
University of Yuaney
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Chateman
Purple Works
O Lidial
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Ty Chatman
Cwelve
Daley
Civic Branch
Department ‘of the Interior
Flewasl
Federal Capital Advisory Committee
John Hulman
Bolwen
Sim
Washington
Cenberra
Official Secrets inquiry to probe anti aircraft defence leak
London reports say the government will back a select committee to probe breaches under the Official Secrets Act. In Parliament Duncan Sandys pressed for details on anti aircraft defences as the War Office faces a military inquiry into how secret information was disclosed. The Military Court of Inquiry has no judicial powers and will forward findings to the War Office for action.
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London
Tassin Jay
House of Watertay
Duncan Sandys
Cimce
Military Court of Inquiry
War Ofice
Banking Bill Sparks House Debate on Credit Restrictions
The Treasurer Mr Casey told the House yesterday that banking proposals by the Commonwealth Government would not alone curb credit contraction. He replied to Mr Hutchinson SUA Vic, who feared the legislation would restrict bank credit and sought an ambrace to prevent it. Opposition leader Mr Curtin commented on bank desires. Mr Casey said the Government intended to introduce the Mortgage Bank bill as soon as practicable after the next Parliament meeting.
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Casey
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
Hutchinson
Vic
Urtin
Caney
Paterson
Shooting Victim Silent as Attacker Seeks Escape
A wounded man lies in critical condition after a shooting incident at Yarret street. Police report the attacker fled the scene, and investigators are pursuing leads as neighbors recall a tense daytime confrontation.
Anti Aircraft Defences Increase in Britain
London reports major changes in anti aircraft defence, including doubling of territorial air personnel. The Home of Commons heard the defence minister state personnel would rise to about 10 409,000 from 2,000. Production of guns remains described as remarkable.
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London
Home of Commons
Bec
Hore Bellah
Nazi purge in Austria report from troubled borders
A garbled report describes a month of effort against malcontents in Austria. It mentions Herr Musrckel and Herr Fuorckel ordering reengagement of storm troopers to remove deselected elements as authorities tighten control amid unrest.
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Herr Musrckel
In Brief Notes from a Distant Maher Cup Day
A collection of short items covers the Maher Cup match with Young Wyutong, coastal radio beacons in Australia, Tasmanian Apple and Pear Board delays, cancer research hopefuls from Brisbane, a flying boat voyage to Kamachi Sarachi, Nauru population beer and spirits data, and Sydney racing rider Webster declining a Grand National mount offer amid Melborne race expectations.
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Australia
Otway
Victoria
Lokeddie
Sogrey
Essa
Bydney
T. Webster
Posley Ridge
Flemington
Te Pintara
End of Session Rush as Government Faces House Debates
Parliament nears session end with the Health and Pensions Insurance Bid and the Air Mall Agreement Bill shaping the final measures. The government battles opposition over key bills while the Supply and interstate Commerce Bills await second reading and a likely indefinite delay.
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National Health and Pensions
Air
Ube
Pasco
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