Oil Monopoly Evasive Reply by Japan
The Forum Secretary stated in the House of Commons that the British Ambassador in Tokio was instructed to communicate to the Japanese Government observations on Japan’s evasive reply concerning Manchukuo. The question engaged the close attention of the British Government, with limited further comment possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Forum
Joh Bimon
House of Comnone
Tokio
Japan
United States
Royal Wedding Festivities Open in London
Royal guests from Denmark and Norway join King George as crowds gather for the royal wedding buildup. Duke of Kent and Princess Marina rehearse Westminster Abbey rites while diplomatic deputies and public bodies present gifts. Outside, streets decorate for the May ceremony with large crowds and railway and road excursions expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buckingham Parce
George
Christian
Denmark
Haakon
Norway
Qair
Buckingham Palace
Muckingham Palace
Ofice of Works
Marina
Buckingham
Palace
Aed
Yorke
Palave
Germmany
Thursop
Kent
la Ay
Wartminster
Admiral Upham Praises U S Augusta Visit to Australia
The American admiral lauds the spontaneous support across ranks in welcoming the U S Augusta crew after its recent Australian visit. He notes the crew’s reception reflected goodwill and a desire for future visits, expressing hope to return to the land of promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upham
Jawileh
Augusta
Auartalia
German repression fears rise as Berlin reports reveal new internments
The Daily Soreld quotes from wall informants that the Hiller government plans harsher methods of suppression. At Lachtenburg Communists and others are said imprisoned and cut off from the outside world. Rumors of a June 80 crackdown and new patrols amplify fears of further action against dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Monary
Bellain
Pana
Deve
Karen Lo
Russian Offer Pact With France Rumors Reported
The Daily Herald reports that Soviet Foreign Affairs representative Mr. Livinof submitted to M Laval a fusion of terms with France. It is also rumored Turkey may agree to a non aggression and mutual consultation pact with France, according to the report from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ondon
Daily Herald
Mr. Livinof
M. Laval
France
Parliament proceeds on February budget and plans loans
A special session of Parliament during February will discuss the earth earth reforms and a loan plan. After the Jubilee, the Prime Minister will return to London to oversee the delayed budget and cabinet meetings through January and into December. A conference between state premiers and commonwealth ministers will set out key reforms and rural development funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
London
Drowinher
Daninry
American Flyer Plans Four-World Round Trip
In Honolulu Monday the plan outlines a four world round trip by air from New York next spring. Pilot Clyde Pangborn, a Centenary Race participant with Roscoe Turner, will head the expedition. He will be joined by wireless operator and co-pilot Feeder Nicholls and possibly Bennett Orritt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Moscow
Chins
New York
Clyde Pangbor
Roscoe Turner
Pangoorn
Feeder Nicholls
Bennett Oriton
Fruit embargo lifted for Victorian Tasmanian fruit to Philippines
The Philippine Minister for Commerce announced the embargo on fruit imports from Victoria and Tasmania is lifted. Fruit must have an import permit, an inspection certificate from the Commonwealth, and meet temperature and storage conditions. Noncompliant shipments will be refused or destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Manila
Commonwealth Department of Commerve
Philipping Talands
Mint of
Page
Britain weighs Yugoslavia Hungary stance at League meeting
London reports Britain favours delaying a decision on Yugoslav complaints to the League against Hungary until the January League session. Cabinet members consider Mussolini views on possible tensions and await Captain Eden’s Geneva briefing to shape the official posture. In Rome, Turin’s court takes up Pavelic extradition amid Franco Italian tensions, with Italy’s role noted and Pavelić already sentenced in Yugoslavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Caprinot
League
Hungary
Bignor Mustaottnt
Hony Eden
Petumm
Geneva
Urwintty
Rome
Turin
Pavelitch
Epaternik
Alexander
Itla
Italy
France
Signor
Mussolini
Yugoslav's death by own action in London
A Yugoslavian man named Valley Petrovitch died in London after claiming to a friend that King Alexander would never reach Kingland alive. He had been ordered to leave England last week and warned he would be dead within hours of returning home. Police investigated a possible murder plot but found no conclusive evidence of foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Valley Petrovitch
Boho
Alexander Wuld
Kingland
England
Narvenia
South Wales Triumph In Edge Of Shield Match
Sheffield Shield match see South Wales win by 498 runs over South Australia though Tobin missed due to influenza. South Australia were bowled out for 248 in their first innings with notable totals from Whittington and Hutten, while South Wales posted a large first innings gain and dominated at the crease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayondy
Tursday
South Wale
South Australia
Shelfick
Iay
Tobin
Tn Hospital
Bours al ‘Allan
Beores
Bradman to Leave on December 22 for Australia
London dispatch says Don Bradman and his wife plan to depart on the Otranto from London on December 22 to return to Australia. They are expected to join the wave at Tililon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradman
London
Don Bradman
Howen Bootland
Whd
Australia
Waavel
Tuuilon
Brisbane Wool Sale Briefing From Brisbane Trade Week
Brisbane market notes show limited activity with wool sale results unclear. Traders report cautious bidding and muted demand as values drift, with small lots exchanging hands and sentiment mixed among processors and brokers.
Sharp fall at New Zealand wool sales report
In Auckland and Wellington markets a sharp decline in wool prices was recorded during the New Zealand sale day. Dealers reported substantial drops with many lots selling far below prior levels, signaling an unsettled market and lower earnings for producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Tugalay
Vallien P28
Wool Easton
New Zealand
Mobt
Sear
Ner Mit
Subscribed Commonwealth Loan Surpasses Target
Subscriptions to the Commonwealth's £15,000,000 loan reached £15,042,850 with 5,593 subscribers. Officials cite small oversubscription, no rationing of payments required, and note Treasury over-allocation was limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Loan Council
Casey
Royal visit to western towns in early 20th century
The Duke of Gloucester toured western towns including New South Wlleottay and Orange, greeting schoolchildren and granting extra holidays. He visited Bathoral, Penrith, Parramatta, and Koala Park, inspecting bears and engaging with the curator. A ceremony with the Northern Suburbia Council and a large reception at the Town Hall followed, featuring a grand balustrade display and a mocked Bushland-themed hall with local dignitaries and mayoral introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Tursday
Duke of Gloucester
New South Willeottay
Orange
Childre
Orang
Bathoral
Obenring
AU Lithgow
Hin
Rentons
Thin Mus Abrataina
Penrith
Parramatts
Castle Hill
St. Leonard's Gaul
Brona
Ity
Tims
TEACHERS CONFERENCE AS EE TEACHERS CONFERENCE AS EE
A garbled report about a teachers conference in Wales with aims for equal pay and federation activity. It mentions Moltallantiea and a governance system, plus an upcoming primary examination. Readers are urged to note advocacy for wage equality and future administration reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tuevany Crue
Nettau
Wales
Bohol
Ningeranon
Inguin
Meron
Mortallantiea
Seth' Waies Wystem
Ots
Apecin
Import Quotas May Govern Trade With N Z
Discussions between representatives of the Commonwealth and New Zealand governments on removing barriers to fruit and vegetable trade continued. Deliberations likely to extend past Thursday with final decisions deferred, quotas proposed for shipments, and reciprocal exports of New Zealand potatoes apples and pears to Australia. Pacific shipping competition remains unsettled and no solution expected yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Dominion
Australia
Pacific
Delvys Ton
Remelves
Australia urged to extend wheat export agreement
Following World Wheat Conference talks in Budapest the Australian Commonwealth Government recommends the states approve a two year extension of the international wheat agreement and a reduced export quota for 1954 55 from 150 million to 134 million bushels based on a 140 million carry over 35 million surplus and 120 million exportable. The plan also calls for continuing the agreement for two more years from 196. State ministers will discuss the proposals at Canberra next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Li MacDougall
Canberra
Commonwealth
Budapest
Flour Down No Reduction in Bread Prices
Sydney reports a further reduction in the wholesale flour price did not translate to bread costs. The NSW Flour Mall Owners group said prices remain at £7 0s, with no planned bread price cut. A master bakers association official noted current price was based on a new tonnage notation of 7 10 per ton and warned a sour tax increase could lift bread prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales
Gakera’ Association
Saraul
Air Mail Despatch Details for Australasia to England
Air mail dispatch times set by the GPO Sydney close at 4 pm on December 8 with the first toward mail from London leaving December 5 and arriving in Sydney by December. Subsequent weekly close times vary. cantorre closes one day earlier. All mail except parcels insured. United Kingdom items prepaid 9d per ounce. other items 1/8 per ounce. Mail should bear the blue air mail label. international delivery under air service determined by allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.P.O
Sydney
London
la Due
Hiuberquont
Cantorre
United Kingdom
Denieea
Death by self harm shadows Sydney divorce case
An inquest in Sydney investigated the death of Amy Frances Chapman a 34 year old society woman who died November 4 after a collapse in the days leading to a divorce court appearance. A medical adviser testified she suffered long term poisoning and alcohol dependency with sedative use. the husband Dr Cramstone noted concerns about the divorce and her mental state. The verdict was recorded as interred unclear but intentional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Aire
Amy Frances Chapman
Cramate
Mra. Chapman
Mra Chapman
de. Cramste
Chapman
Presen
Taittyr
Cuulamun
Amd
Meteorologists Gather for Imperial Weather Conference
Commonwealth meteorologist Mr Watts plans August talks at the Conference of Empire Meteorologists in Condon and the International Warasw meeting abroad. He will present plans for a world‑wide weather information network on international air routes and visit observatories and meteorological bureaus in England, Canada, and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Empire Meteorotogiatast Condon
Auust
Inter‘national
W. C. Wattal
Auuteaila
Watts
Abusrvatiries
Meteorological Bureaux
Canada
United States
Conspiracy Trial Involving Named Defendants In Court
Defendants Tunday Bydeny Hesslonn and others appeared on charges linked to a jewellery robbery case at Angus and Conte Lid. They were remanded for further hearing after a state ment by Btephane in correction. The indictment alleges plans to restrain or intimidate a witness or participant in the related case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Hesslonn
Malcolm Wiley
Leste Prive
Angus
Conte
Tennis by British and Australian players at NSW event
A Sydney tennis meet features Britain's Thompeon and Hughes, and Australia’s Mater, Bromwich and Kay among victors. Notable results include Thompeon’s close win over Hughes. Mater defeating an unnamed opponent. Bromwich losing to Quist. Kirby and Dunlop state wins, with Hartigan partnering Richerton in doubles and Hughes with Dourman winning mixed doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Nsw
Fendia
Hughes
Thompeon
Mater
Sfort
Mughos
Mowlly
Yao Hughes
Rewhill
Binglen
Phompeon
Britain
Monn Queernhund
Best Maier
Pain
Quist Bouth Auatraility
Bromwich
Monia Enoubler
Man
Wel Wat Moon
Lewis and
Turvey
Bel Mina Chitty Why
Mie Hartigan
Miadelwin
Got
Mian Bickerton
Mba Mound
Adlan Dourman
Ewin
Sim Maoles
Quist
Miss Yalkambary
Thompson
Mise Hatteraley
Tranlop
Mrs. Westmecatt
Muniny
Critics defend McGrath amid tour criticism
Honorary manager of the Australian team dismisses harsh criticism of McGrath as unwarranted after a defeat in Shields. He notes McGrath has always been ready to help on the tour and condemns the newspaper’s harsh remarks. Also aboard the Orama, an Italian tennis player says he was told to invite an Australian test, with Rome sports plans for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGrath
Salt
Davin Gap
FR ‘Youdaln
Yoridaly
Mguin
Shields
Orama
Destefani
Rome
Boy Electrocuted at Greenwich Point In Fatal Accident
Harold Binks aged 13 of Tweeday was found last night at Greenwich Point after an electrical incident. He touched a live object and sustained fatal injuries. rescuers found him this morning. Police are investigating the equipment and location for the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tweeday
Harold Binks
Rem
Hin
Hameo
Mitchell Eizeet
Greenwich Point
Also Mentioned on This Page
Munday
Cmt
Duke of Kent
Princess Marina
Westminster Abbey
Princesa Marina
Abe
Germany
Turkey
Round the
American Flyer
Philippines
Yugoslavia
N.S.W
Whittington
Brown
Hutten
Davey
Rive
Ata
Howline
Chilvers
Hill
McGilvray
Morsfield
Brisbane Wool Sale
Brisbane
N.Z
Ser Caney
Mothon
Offre Glanp
Trix
Rowner
Melbourne
Duke of Wovcester
Gwa, Ball
Country Women's Association
Ayer
Pune
Mie Mancy Sawyer
Teachers' Conference
Warsaw
Hopman
Boy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!