Canberra Plans for Next Ten Years Select Committee to Report
Canberra authorities consider forming a cross party Select Committee to report on the city plan’s progress and future development over the next decade. The plan remains broad and a full review is seen as likely, with methods for expansion and cost efficiency to be explored in conjunction with the Public Works Committee and revived before year’s end. The Labour Party will nominate representatives and seeks broad cooperation to ensure a timely report to Parliament.
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Canberra
Il Imam
Activitien
Public Works Committee
Pra
Labour Party
Parlement
No Bar to Friendship in London Speech on Italy
London report details Lord Holes remarks in the House of Lords stressing no Anglo-Italian rift. He argues Britain will loyally fulfill international obligations toward Italy and seeks full mutual understanding despite tensions over Turkey and the Mediterranean.
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Muswallis
Lord Hole
Love
Italy
England
Mediterranean
Ktome
Beitala Remnai
Rngians
Turkey
Pitise Aggrinaive
Jean Tunveyes
Floating bodies thought to be glass buoys off North Canal
A report states two bodies sighted off the North Canal were examined today after police found amber in a beam net near Woulyoolga. Glass bouys used for locating lobster pots drifted adrift and resembled men, prompting earlier reports of missing men while search efforts continue.
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Rydney
Wodnemtay
North Canal
Iron Ring Tightens as Madrid Braces for Air Raids
Grim hours grip Madrid as rebels press from south and north while official communiques claim morale remains strong. Shelters scarce, air raids intensify, and big guns move toward suburbs amid ongoing rebel actions. A British taxi driver faces punishment after a foreign silver article incident. Export restrictions and sentencing news tied to broader wartime disruptions are noted.
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London
Madrid
De Valera Seeks United Ireland for Peace
Dublin reports Éamon de Valera addressing Fianna Fáil outlining plans for an Ireland free from British influence. He pledges continued resistance to surrender while pursuing peaceful change and emphasizes avoiding conflict with Britain.
Lost Radium Found in Rubbish Dump Arm Scene
A report notes a radium piece valued at £400 found discarded in rubbish near Wedtondas Teadtunt. The Uvah Kollam era doctor’s surgery closed yesterday. An attempt with an electrooscope failed to recover the radium. A poodle tipped the rubbish upright after half an hour of search.
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Wedtondas
Uvah Kollam
Wreck of Island Schooner Near Carphe Island
A schooner named Swwaut, part of Carpenter and Company, is reported wrecked off Carphe Island about 45 miles from Buké. Captain Druianash and crew are presumed lost or missing with no further details available.
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Rydney
Wesmnonday
Uday
Tarpenter and Company
Swwaut
Carpheote Island
Buké
Capai
Drought May End This Month Report From Sydney
Sydney dispatch notes Maree states a possible end to the drought within the month. Historical reference recalls 1840 famine and 1859 60 dry periods. Weather conditions indicate dryness easing and towns remaining tight with water restrictions likely ending statewide.
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Sydney
Patents Office Tragedy Shocks Staff At Canberra
An officer, Charles William Peirce, collapsed at his desk in the Patents Office after a sudden death at age 49. Colleagues Mr Jack Radelynte and Mr Warwick Berre rushed to assist as Peirce’s condition worsened and he was transported to the Canberra Flowprint, where he died. Widow and family mourn his longtime service spanning over 25 years.
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Bo Hymamonger
Yenen Geealy
Felioe
Jack
Radelytie
Peirae
Radelynte
Iain
Taublytte
Tarot
Warwick Berrce
Patencs
Peirce
Berviiog Travilens
Melvourn
Kim
Sucka
Maritime Strike Sparks Preparations Amid Turbulent Standstill
Reported across major ports, the nationwide marine workers strike tightens as owners prepare to break ranks with substitute crews. Officials weigh government pressure and possible compromises while seamen demand better pay for overtime and time off. Multiple ports are cited as potential flashpoints today.
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Ttan
Alvi
February Referendum Election Drive Sparks UAP Push
A Canberra joint UAP CP meeting reveals a vigorous UAP faction pressuring the Ministry to hold a February House election alongside the marketing referendum. Proposals stress national insurance urgency and seek a token date while arguing against costly campaigns and political leverage from a delayed vote.
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U.A.P
Canberra
House of Representatives
Sydney Wool Sales Report At Sydney Market
Sydney wool sales show strong demand with Continental and American competition. Prices reached 264d per lb for some lots while total offerings were 12,005 bales, 12,075 sold, and 108 bales unsold. Winesrowde, Carson, Tad note steady values as buyers from Blonvown and Barruba participate.
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Metina
Barruba
Queiion
Winehrowde
Carson
Tad
Bydney Mudh
Record Wool Price Breaks Geelong Day Record
Geelong Melbourne Wednesday witnessed a new record price for Australian wool with 32 cents per pound bid, surpassing Sydney’s prior high. Keen demand and strong competition supported prices, with buyers including J T Brower Bon Adatong Mena and Dalgety among participants. market notes show varied bids across lines and late sales remained buoyant.
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Yuns
Fresco
Nelson Walmsley
Barden
Weburn
Pirces
J.T. Brower
Bon
Adatong
Mena
J. Milla
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Dyer Gundevo
W. Prowse
Adetong
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Jeong
Be Thorn
Daltan
Ewon
Wathorg
Wade
Yass
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Juhu Medutticks
Jindabyne
Wes
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Roosevelt's Ten Million Majority Triumph in Nation
Roosevelt appears set for a sweeping election victory with a huge national majority and gains in both houses. Reports from New York and other states show Roosevelt winning 46 states and a dominant electoral edge, while Landon concedes defeat. Gains for Democrats include large margins in Pennsylvania New York Wisconsin and California with substantial House seats and a slim Senate hold.
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Franklin Roosevelt
Ronenvelt
Landon
House of Representatives
Senate
Manchukuo Japan Makes Rapid Strides Report
Chanute reports from Peking and Manchukuo describing rapid progress under Japanese occupation. He cites large-scale building in 13 years and rising industrial output while noting social and political uncertainty in regions of China and Manchuria. He contrasts prewar conditions with present prosperity and mentions plans affecting northern provinces.
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Ki. J. Coote
Angus and Touts, Ltd
Chanute
Japan
Nh Maurchukues
Manchukuo
Sydney
Swiss government vows crackdown on communist activity
Rerne Switzerland reports government declares war on communistic activities with strict control of incoming newspapers and propaganda bans. Measures include scrutiny of all imports and a ban on political activity of the Rod organization.
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Switzerland
Switzer
Pro- Paganda
Murnjen
Rod
England urged to replace Ames in team
The Daily Mail declares Ames out of the tent and says England must reinforce the side at once. It notes the Test by November 4, and calls ministers to mobilize swiftly, with no delay in addressing the gap.
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Daily Mail
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Toeday
England
Whitehall
Marylebone
MCC
Wool trade dispute talks with Japan to be discussed in Canberra
The president of the Greators' Association and the Australian Wool Belling Corporation president, both Wool Advisery Committee members, will confer with Coblint Ministers in Canberra on the dispute with Japan. Woolgrowers fear Japan's entry could lift prices by up to 20 percent.
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Greators' Association
Abbott
Australian Wool Belling Corporation
Young
Canberra
Toon Fow
Japan
Costly boycott as Japan seeks ladder down in wool quarrel
Financial News notes Japan's tariff pressure on Australian wool has raised costs and sparked African and other markets to take notice. The dispute shows underlying strength in wool needs and Australia’s supply resilience. Tokyo reports a Foreign Office official said wool traders could endure losses to back the government against Australia.
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Tokyo
Wookeaman
iAman
Osaka
Australia
Early settlement expected in trade dispute talks
In Hobart the Prime Minister traveling to Melbourne expressed optimism for an early settlement of the trade dispute with Japan. He urged government restraint and warned that retaliation would slow progress, noting months of strain but emphasizing negotiation over punitive moves to avoid prolonging the trade war.
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Labour
Wendling
Nairn
House of Fenentatives
Hihent
American note seeks relief from trade policy
The dispatch reports a U S note urging relief from anti American discrimination in trade. The request asks Australia to improve access for American products including refrigerators, automobiles, typing machines, and rubber goods, which have faced restrictions since 1947.
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Washington
Sconomis
Americas
Eefrigerdore
Auton Mobiles
Avetalia
Offer of American Planes to Australia
Sydney reports that high speed training aircraft have been offered to the Commonwealth Government as equipment for the Royal Australian Air Force. The United States has submitted two types of military planes through an Australian agent, Archdale Partheill, to the Defence Ministry.
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Uae
Aive Bean
Gammonweelth
United Sinton Milliney
Plana
Vha
Archdale
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