Proposal to buy floating dock offered to Commonwealth
British owners offer a large floating dock believed capable of handling capital ships to the Commonwealth Government. Reported cost about 250 000 pounds plus 100 000 pounds to bring it to Australia. Government weighing financial and strategic implications as Defence Minister indicates initial interest and terms discussed with Bellinit Authority for Park.
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Stimet
Wwe
Thie Dock
Rioting Students Clash With Poles in Warsaw
Polish rioting students resumed anti German demonstrations in Warsaw as Italian Foreign Minister Count Ciano visited the city. Mounted police and batons restrained students outside Parliament and the Foreign Office while police surrounded the university. Winded by clashes, Germans’ high school in Churnow suffered damage. similar disturbances touched Porimin Crucuw Lemberg Vilnius with Denmark quiet.
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Marshal Pilnudaki
Parliament House
Churnow
Daneig
British Debate Over Franco Recognition Sparks Censure Motion
Parliament addresses Labour censure over government recognition of General Franco in Nationalist Spain. Attlee condemns Chamberlain for alleged misrepresentation. debates reveals prior decision timing and calls for nonpartisan handling of foreign policy. Opposition cites misleading statements and seeks clarity on how recognition aligns with international law and peace aims.
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Franco
Iain
Fascis Srend Council
Ime
Attlee
Labour
Spain
Austria's Allegiance to Germany Intervenes in Berlin Visit
Daily Telegraph reports that Austria's mission to Germany plans a Berlin visit to discuss reconciliation with Nazi War aims. Cabinet ministers and Prince Hans Joseph urged Britain to pursue terms with Nazi Germany as the Spanish Civil War wounds linger, with Anthony Eden testifying to reconciliation efforts. The Commons defeated Cenmars motion 34 to 137 as debate continued.
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Daily Telegraph
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Ae Tiernan
Berlin
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Ivor
Czechoslovakia
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Anthony Eden
Prince Hans Joseph Has Bed On
Bremen
Goa
Cenmars
National Insurance Debate Shows Government Stand
A Sydney rally drew 800 people at the Town Hall backing reform and opposing a full repeal while pledging support for members who did not back the shift. The discussion centered on national insurance policy, with Attorn ey-General Menzies and Treasurer Casey guiding the stance against expanding the scheme in its current form. The meeting highlighted party tensions as moves toward abandonment and reform were weighed against financial and political pressures.
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Myoney
Sydney Town Hall
Spanish Affairs Deepens With Embassy Takeover Tales
Madrid reports outline Franco accepting Hodgson as British envoy as negotiations unfold over Azana resignation and Republican stance. A Paris dispatch confirms Valencia's rapid meeting in Madrid and Negrin's government reshuffle amid tensions.
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Madrid
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Senor el Vayo
Weather Clear as Storm Moves East Across New South Wales
The storm system moving eastward across New South Wales weakened after 26 hours of activity. Areas in the Riverina Western division and the south-western shores reported mainly clear conditions this morning, though widespread clearing was still underway in many regions.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Riverina
Floods Easing in Melbourne and Victoria Rivers
Flood conditions ease across Victoria with Benue River level dropping two feet. The Hume Highway now clear of floodwaters and towns in Kiowa Valley report rising ground. Authorities note continued concern in northeastern areas while many residents seek higher ground as waters recede.
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Victoria
Benue
Kiowa
diAnker
Exhuming of body inquiry into shack fire Wellington
The inquest into Gordon Robert Mackay’s death from the Pieha shack fire on February 12 was paused as the body will be examined by pathologist Dr Walley Gilmour. The inquiry resumes after his report. Mackay suffered injuries valued at £60,000. insurance companies seek further certainty. Mackay had arrived in Auckland earlier that month for a short holiday before the tragedy.
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N.Z
Gordon Robert Mackay
Pieha
Walley Gilmour
Gilmour
Mucky
Auckland
Pleha Theaback
Hie Insurance Companies
Mackay
Clothing Gifts for Fire Victims Redirected to France
Red Cross volunteers in Melbourne report clothing donations for bushfire victims intended for France will be repurposed. Officials say France-bound relief shipments are being organized after a cable from the French Red Cross requested assistance for refugees.
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Melbourne
Nack
Autnia
France
Red Cross Relief
Red Cros Society
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Red Cross Organizatlyn i France
Aassat
Ance
Red Crow Colmall
White Australia policy debate voiced by Bruce at Brisbane
In Brisbane on Wednesday Mr Bruce, Australian High Commissioner, urged the Chambers of Commerce and Manufacturers to back expansion and planning to sustain population growth and long term security. He warned that failing to act could imperil Australia as world events unfold, noting wide opposition to White Australia policy within the Bic Latour Party and calling for industrial mobilization.
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Aftlee
Tim
Brisbane
Australia
Bruce
Chambers of Commerce
Bic Latour
Anandi
Australis
Senators Seek Referendum on War Declarations
A bipartisan group of 12 senators introduced a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment requiring a national referendum to declare war, except if the United States is attacked or the Western Hemisphere is invaded. Senator La Follette calls it a check against secret moves toward war. The debate ties to President Roosevelt’s defence program, with Senator Borah opposing large increases to the army and air corps as misguided.
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United States
la Follette
Roosevelt
Senate
Collier
Fortifying Guam and Caribbean Defenses Discussed
The Chronial Minister M. Waller outlines a British plan to fortify Guam and Caribbean defenses with a 25 million dollar programme. The East Indian arm and 4,000 aeroplane project are mentioned as part of a broader defense buildup. The discussion emphasizes strengthening defenses in the Caribbean Sea and related national stabilization efforts.
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Guam
Bae
M. Waller Gramme
Tneed
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