Britain and United States Open Talks on Material Exchange
In a Commons address Prime Minister Chamberlain announced that Britain and the United States have opened negotiations for an exchange of strategic raw materials to bolster reserves. He noted U S concerns about disrupting normal trade but said discussions proceed noting world prices must not rise. talks aim to surmount practical difficulties in such deals.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Mr. Chamberlain
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Weight guessing contest crowns exact bullock weight winner
At the AGT show the president of the P. A. Association guessed the bullock weight at 221 pounds and took the prize for accuracy. In a separate sheep guessing event Mr J Goslett won with a closest guess of 1085 pounds.
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P. & A. Association
Navy plans massive fleet expansion and new warships
Washington reports the Naval Appropriation Bill funds 144 ships with 170473241 dollars, adding two 45000-ton battlestars and a giant dirigible aircraft carrier. It also funds 500 more planes for a 2132-strong naval air fleet, with bases at Wake Johnston and Palmyra held. Admiral Leahy warns U S must be ready to defend shores and notes major powers building thousands of vessels and planes.
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Washington
Naval
Naval Air Fleet
Wake
Johnston
Palmyra Islands
Friving
Admiral Leahy
Congress
Japan
United States
Pacific
America
Germany
Italy
Broad Broadcasting Commission Reorganisation Urgent
The Commonwealth Government aims to reorganise the Australian Broadcasting Commission and has directed the Postmaster General to prepare a Cabinet memorandum for early next week. The commission’s term ends this month, with reconstruction to be completed by then. Proposals include expanding membership from five to seven and including at least one woman, while the future of the General Manager remains unsettled.
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Austealben Broadcasting Commisnion
Commonwealth
Harrison
Anzioni
Moves
Comunion
Tassaree Bow
ACT Show Financially Successful Despite Higher Costs
A.C.T. Show reported substantial profit for the year, exceeding previous years, in a provisional report to the committee. The meeting at Touchford Hall, with members including J.C. Tickner and J.C. Moore, noted rising revenues with only slight expense increases and projections of a £100 reduction in the society’s liabilities. suggestions for next year and improved show schedules were discussed, with commissions and prizes outlined and plans for a ladies committee and future show dates.
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Wan Sural Hy
Mr Brown
Tuchford Hall
J.C. Tickner
J.C. Moore
E. Cavanagh
G. Smith
Well
Ho Cuan
A. Shepherd
Curia
Messrs
Tekawr
C. Shakespeare
Central and Southern ‘Tablelands Group Union
Giaburn
Suluruay
Distinat
P. de A
Viet Wih
LC. Monre
Rhone
Recognition of Slovakia Bratislava
The British consul informed the French minister Ant Bilán of Slovakia’s status and a rejuvenation of relations with Bratislava. The note indicates Slovakia’s recognition and potential milestones in postwar diplomacy.
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Slovakia
Bratislavia
Thuwesday
Forencn
Ant Bilan
Canberra Eisteddfod Championship Won by Care Bere Misi Scho
The Canberra Eisteddfod City of Canberne Open Social Chol Championship was won by Care bere Misi Scho with a superb performance. The event featured choral and solo sections, praise for the winning choir and conductor, and notable judges including Sir Robert Garman. The competition highlighted strong Welsh and local choirs, with the audience and press praising the ensemble's artistry and stage presence.
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Canberne
Care Bere Misi
Benim
Challenge
Emily
Mie Canber
Wiliams
Robert Garman
Hubert Garvan
Uhr Amman
Huseri
Gaur
Rugby League Country Baily May Move
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PNEY
Ily Heavididie
Nutie
Nny Lunghi
Jays
Trouble on Japan Trip Stranded at Manila Sydney
Report from a voyage recounts passengers stranded in Manila and Sydney after a rough trip to Kobe. They describe delays and refusals for service, with mixed mood and unclear details about authorities and destinations. Names are mentioned but details are fragmentary.
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Kobe
Manila
Wien
Prometheus Canberra University Publication Review
A fragmented OCR page surveys publications and figures in a midcentury university context. It mentions Lay evers, Mol MEYL ABET, Hungate, CaRh, and references to Brave New City, Genetic Aberration, and National Tisyrune. The piece appears as a catalogish overview with scattered names, titles, and partial phrases about works and authors.
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Orier
New City
Tisyrune
Meckrey
Genuine Vincent's A P C endorsed by medical profession
A brief note promotes Genuine Vincent's A P C as the first and genuine product of its kind, claimed to have been recommended by doctors for over 20 years. The text cites SCIATICA and refers to G E M Campsio in Campsio, NS W.
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Vincent
A.P.C
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A.C.T
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Commissio
A.C.T. Show
Canberra
Eisteddfod
Joeal
de Watt
Don Ronald
Marjorie Houston
D. Dolg
Mr. Tar
Euattrathion
Aliya
Onis
Tosehawe
Paris
Chile
Mentessa
Mids
Moboalead
Lorine
Sao Go
Bea Willy
Toby
Tivis Rychine
Insalea
Canhernc
Far East
Heltsey United Crea
Hernan
Diajuan
Htabert Craigie
MuGantawa
Mas
Rugby League
Dalfram Seamen
Sydney
Rigke
Win
Diltiaan
Pat Remittet Youn
Ts Syney Thay
Paget
Prometheus
Canberra University Publication
Verity Howitt
Sciatica
Ap.c
G.E.M
Campsio
Ns.w
Ts AD
Maris
Havre
Efor Amertc
Botton
Avira
Palestine
Ehatice
Pitis Beter
Payiel Bar
Mita
Signor
Mussolini
Rome
Goethe
Marshal Balbo
Libya
Lupoli
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