Palestine policy defended amid pledge accusations
The Colonial Secretary Mr Malcolm Macdonald opened the House of Commons debate defending Britain's Palestine note. He stressed impartiality between Jews and Arabs and that obligations to both persisted since World War I. He argued promises were debts of honour not to be repaid in counterfeit terms and rebutted charges of broken faith.
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House of Commons
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Britain
Debates on Palestine policy and Jewish immigration limits
In Parliament the government faced opposition over a White Paper on Jewish immigration to Palestine. Debates referenced population growth, Arab reaction, and the League of Nations context. Critics claimed proposals diverged from pledges and risked a dangerous, indefinite policy.
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Tom Williams
Lab
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Cromley
Wedgewood Benn Lab
Bee
Mt RA Buttery
Aiden
Jewah
Minid
Telegram Charges and Parliament Protests on Interstate Plan
A member at Parliament has protested the reset commitment to the plan to abolish interstate telegrams. The Lyons Government signaled February support, with the present administration endorsing it. The anticipated loan from terminating interstate telegraph service faced opposition, while agency figures show expenses at £73,000. London reports note unchanged leadership and volatile business conditions amid cautious forecasts.
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Tc Haace Yas
Joan
Interstate Palen
Sirehorse i Antagandlling Ead ” Ningraph
Murphie
Militia uniforms debate under minister Whites
The former Minister for Customs Mr Whites told the Honorable Representatives that 30 000 militia recruits lacked equipment in the recent drive. He urged government action to clothe the militiamen, proposing a government call for clothing and possibly issuing contracts without tender to secure Provorma production.
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Whites
Honorat
Jne Mcleney
Alamonthy
Alopoaa
White
Gov
Japanese Leader Talks Withdrawal from Ku Lang Analyzed
Hong Kong reports the Japanese Commander in Chief consulting with British French and American representatives on withdrawing troops from Ku Lang. The three nations recently protested to Japan over interference with the municipal administration of the International Settlement.
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Hong Kong
Kulangan
Japan
Compulsory register of Australia’s defence resources proposed
Government plans to require compulsory registration of all defence value resources in the Supply and Development Bill. Parliament was told that voluntary surveys failed with only 39 percent returning questionnaires and 40 percent of returns complete. Mr Holt said full information is essential to map stocks and import needs, with 15 000 workers at small factories exempted and forms to be sent to larger firms.
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Australia
Holt
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Tax Instalment Plan Set For July Start
The Assistant Treasurer announced a voluntary instalment system for federal income tax from July 1. Taxpayers may pay any amount in advance, with refunds if payments exceed the final assessment. The plan, already in Victoria, has been discussed for years in New South Wales, and will not be in place for the coming financial year.
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Mentady
Victoria
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Pendergast Sentenced in Graft Case Amid Scandal
In a sensational trial, Tom Pendergast, Kansas political boss, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for tax evasion related to a $443,000 shortfall. Evidence showed he wagered $2 million on horses in 1945, losing $600,000, and amassed income from various rackets including the insurance business.
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Tanang
Jimmy Hines
Tom Pender Feast
Kansan Ely
Mapletpel
Wan
Pendergast
Dallas
Boran Racen
War Time Profits Tax Reflects Long-Running Treasury Issue
Twenty years after the Great War the War Time Profits Tax Act remains an item in the Treasury Account. The Prime Minister revealed in reply to Mr. Fadden in the House of Representatives yesterday that £20,058 was collected under the Act and in 1937-38 the Treasury was obliged to refund £103 representing excess collections. The Treasury explained that variances across industries under the Act are still being discovered since the tax began in 1917-18, with a total of £17,889,888 collected.
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Fadden
Ind. CP
Haun of Representatives
Treamury
Treamury of
Mcinin
Proposed Henry Lawson Memorial Debate in House of Representatives
A motion in the House of Representatives seeks to honor Henry Lawson with a public statue in Canberra. Mr Gander of the Labor party introduced the proposal, urging sympathetic consideration from the Prime Minister and government as a memorial act.
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Henry Lawson
Wadertion
Kent
Camnarra
Wr. Gander
Lab
House of Representatives
Anglo Soviet Pact Question in Australian House
In a heated House of Representatives debate Mr Hutchinson asked if Australia advised Britain on an Anglo Japanese alliance. Prime Minister Menzies said negotiations are at a delicate stage and details should not be published. He added Australia seeks non aggression with Russia while protecting Pacific interests and not hindering closer understandings with Japan or Germany and Italy.
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Russia
Hutchinson
U.A.P
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
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Australia
Pacific
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Fussia
Air. Francia
U-A.p
Japa Lanese
Germany
Italy
Henry Gullett
Japam
Pilttore
Iles
Sydney
Yar 'Menzies
Archworth Wins King's Plate in Runaway Victory
Archworth led from the start to win the 80th King's Plate at Woodbine Park before 16 200 spectators including Their Majesties. Archworth, a three year old, stretched to win by 10 lengths over Boa General, a grand spectacle praised as a premier North American thoroughbred race event.
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Manning
Boa General
la A Grendeur
Maporos
China appeals for sanctions at Geneva on aid and trade limits
In Geneva the Chinese delegate Dr Wellington Koo urged the League Council to extend financial and material aid to China to withhold war materiel from Japan to curb imports from Japan and to form a coordinating sanctions committee. Lord Halifax noted Britain’s burdens elsewhere hinder agreement while lack of wider support hampered action. New Zealand’s Mr Jordan backed Koo and condemned selling ships for profit. the Soviet delegate M Mataky supported Koo and recalled Chamberlain’s pledge to back nations resisting aggression. The Council postponed a decision and deferred Palestine talks to Lord Halifax, deeming it premature to discuss the White Paper before Britain acts.
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League Council
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Palestine
Portugal's Faith in Britain Emphasized in Assembly
Lisbon reports the Premisr declares Portugal's belief in the Angler alliance during a session. He states he speaks for his country and asserts solidarity with Britain amid current geopolitical tensions.
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Lisbon
Tuer
Premisr
Satazer
Angler Alliance
Royalty Reportedly Receives Dionne Quins Amid Tense Talks
Fragmentary notes describe a ceremonial meeting with Queen and King, including affectionate gestures and photographs. Text mentions Allied plans, mutual defense, and ongoing military coordination among divisions, with emphasis on relations with Hungary, Japan, and Manchukuo amid broader wartime concerns.
Rome Berlin alliance pledges unity amid Europe crisis
A Rome Berlin alliance statement vows to safeguard vital rights of 160 million Germans and defend the two nations from threats. leaders Mussolini and Hitler exchange congratulatory telegrams while Italian and German ministers declare an indivisible line under their leadership. Italians reportedly show mixed enthusiasm and the Time correspondent notes popular view is wary of annexations and war impact. Australian external affairs minister Sir Henry Gullett clarifies no immediate denouncement and protests would be channelled through Britain.
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Victor Emmanual
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Mamolini
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Bignor Mugsolind
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Timea
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Aiittalian
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Amey
Min
Henry Gullett
Cameron
King and Queen Visit Mayfair Drawing Room Scene
The King in an Admiral's uniform and the Queen met Dr Dafoe and three nurses during a Toronto visit. Children presented bouquets to the Queen, the King, and the Queen warmly embraced Cecile, while the press noted the lively scene and the French speaking Queen. Separate item reports tenders invited for the purchase of the Daily News in Sydney with details of the Bank of New South Wales receiver coordinating.
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Hepburn
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Tea Lsthers
Ithelenemus
Sydney
Ews
M. W. Armstrong
Bank of New South Weles Tray
Australian Loan Council Meeting Notes June Public Works Funding
Melbourne June meeting of the Australian Loan Council plans to borrow at least 63 088 008 to finance public works. Victorian Government initially allotted 2 300 000 for the current year but drought and reduced railway revenue lead to a further increase of 525 000.
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Melbourne
Australian Loan Council
Viccori
Adverse Vote in Sydney Over Railway Leave Policy
In the Legislative Assembly Sydney debates a Labour motion to grant extra leave to railway employees passed 47 to 37. An amendment for three weeks annual leave failed 40 to 34. The minister signaled no immediate effect and noted salary gains of £2 million since the new government took office.
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Letenhardt
Davidson
Ind. Lab
Cobar
Wxner
Har
Labour unify a conference in American wage-earners
A fragmentary note describes a conference where wage-earners in Australia and America seek unity and stronger representation. The text hints at improving working conditions and aligning labor efforts across nations.
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