News in Brief from Tokyo and London Defences and Refuge
A round of terse wires reports Japanese defence votes approving a defense budget and Diet action. Finnish delegates discuss captures in Moscow talks. A Canadian theater mobilization and earth tremor damage in Ontario are noted. Papen seeks refuge in London as Spain borders stir, and Japan reports admiral losses. Portugal names a new cabinet. asylum refusals loom in Britain. Penicillin distribution eyed in Australia. coal mine activity and power outages affect Sydney and Lithgow sections.
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New York
Weinenlay—Tokya Radi
Jayasua
Tecur
Che Yecammieninkion
Tsobcow
London
Wrednrrdig
Rapatt
von Papen
Piamours
Anulor
Turkey
Ivon Papen
Funk Custis
Laston
Tokyo
Tnt
Willer
Sif
Molesulis Navel
Prean Fale
Sydney
Exhibition of Mire Philiine Fheeethel Carrick Artworks
An AFOM exhibition features paintings by Mire Philiine Fheeethel Carrick. The show presents IAPC Aniine and autumn themes at Chinberra with works that reflect wartime memory and national service. It recalls Australian wartime art and honors mentors and artists connected to the Overseas French and international exhibitions.
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Afom
Mire Philiine
Hegtinenti
Panon
Stetteney Wnt
Tings Academy
Ei Pe
Landen
Ewand
Dipinimat Hmanur
Mart
Beilin
Fermin
Rencke
Thins
Feselien
Staab
Australia
Minister's Car Fire Reported After Near Collision
A brief incident in Canberra describes a ministerial car catching fire following a near collision near Swaney yesterday. Fire crews extinguished the flames as local officials and onlookers looked on.
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Swaney Yasterday
Parere
Maly
Canberra
Coal Production Crisis in New South Wales Debate
The piece links coal pit activity in New South Wales with a parliamentary censure debate on past coal policy. It argues responsibility lies with both sides but fault lies with strikes and industrial action. The government preaches restraint while miners face wage and employment tensions amid production and supply pressures.
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South Wales
House of Representatives
Wnion
Ube
Roland James
Aldea
Thratrikers
Army Release Plans Completed For 30,000 Men By June
Plans completed for 30 000 soldiers to be released by June with 42 000 personnel from army and air force to aid priority industries. Coordinated through Manpower Directorate to ensure smooth integration, under high level discussions between Britain and Washington.
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Wadhema
Baanon
Washington
Australia honours obligations at Labour dinner
At a Labour dinner in Cleveland Australia, under the Australian War Supply Procurement Mission, Director General J R MacGregor affirmed that Australia remains bound by all legal or moral obligations. He insisted Australia’s war strategy would adapt without repudiating duty, highlighting steadfast commitment to allied obligations despite wartime strain.
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Parvany
Ty Clint Tatener
Aimee
Yabo
Salome
Fe Taliaak
Hine Trapedeg Arena
Cal
Capial Esotrer
Sersa
Gar ‘Fraprinters
Tocle
Sangral
Melopelilen
Atsing
Vibe Pusticn
Tyre
Lise
Cleveland
Ohina
J. R. MacGregor
Australia
Melbourne Symphony Hall to Welcome Mr Hyden Back
The Wadhebiay-Teraaig nation of Mr Hyden Back has been accepted by the ABC. Once arrangements are made he will join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as a guest conductor.
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Dachiral
Wadhebiay
Hyden
Melbourne Symphony Orghee
A.B.C
Tyrians
Back
Conservatorium of
Debate over Northern Territory development and water supply
Public discussion centers on extending communications and securing adequate water forNT development. Mr Abbott warns against alienating soldiers, while Sir Francis and others urge government support for rail, roads, and markets to unlock cattle and pastoral industries amid scarce capital and infrastructure.
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Bente Collings
Northern Territory
Rypate Healarty
Francis Med
Abbott
Poth
Wottion
Jotnwon
Duvin
Mr. Abbott
Coulbure
Uwstimbreliye
Tina Worka
Mr. Johnson
Davis
Java
L Franela
Northam
Service Votes Count in Final Tally After Last Night
Final counting shows 218482 votes for Yes and 11848 for No, with about 1000 ballots remaining. The overall count totals include Australia wide figures and state breakdowns as reported, noting uneven figures across regions and ongoing tally adjustments.
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Victorim
Queensland
Admiral Gains Bar to B S C in London
Admiral Bie Walter II, 79, was awarded a Heroic Cross after service in the Mediterranean. He participated in operations including mount Ornito and attacks on Dalmia, with POW exchanges and naval air actions noted during the campaigns.
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London
Bie Walter II
Cawan
Auditerranean
Mount Ornito
Italy
Dalmia
Tiga Tylana
Prwolird
Wetardancn
Prisoners of War In Hands of Japs
Official data show about 20082 Austrian soldiers reported in Japanese hands with 2077 including 17 omitted and 2740 other ranks noted as reserved deported and missing The minister said the army learned of POWs from Japan via the German government and Geneva authorities and that many prisoners remain unaccounted for with scattered reports of captives and raptures across the war theater
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Milanine
Hellsoen
Japan
Raye
Dean
Wives of Australian Servicemen Returning from UK
The Ministee for Repatriation Mr Frost announced that a contingent of wives and children of Australian servicemen would soon arrive from the United Kingdom. They comprise 13 wives and 17 children. The women are mainly stout with the remainder boots.
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Minstee For Repatriation
Frost
Australia
Censure motion defeated amid heated debate over coal strike
The parliament rejected a censure motion by 40 votes to 17 as ministers argued during a three day session that the government could keep coal production steady. Speakers including Calwell and Menzies faced criticism over strike tactics, mine safety, and wage conditions, while business routines and railway cargo capacity were invoked as challenges to resolving the dispute.
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Sdebath
Burma
Gresson
Menzies
Minster Fur Information
Ste ' Calwell
Caiwell
Beesaraha
Conel
Calwell
Great Britain
Sonident
Australie
Coatnalda
J. Francia
Moretom
Canon
Menson
Bean
Olymp
RS Ryan
Flinders
Ube Malherm
Williams
Robertson
Mar. Murchingon
Trasaport
A. Cameron
Bator
Ita
Tie
Wichtrawng
Hewtine
Canberra
Onal
Australia
Jagat
Boa
Mountjoy
Fondeette
Tenzinwiow
Ts. Dlacupine
Governani
Demand From America for South West Pacific Feature
A Georgia writer Maiph T. Joure praises a South West Pacific magazine feature. The article notes Australia aims to inform international audiences and stimulate interest among U S newspapers and magazines with a high circulation. It mentions reactions from American readers and requests for copies of the South West Pacific content.
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Georgia
Wriig
Maiph T. Joure
Neat Ivererar Paulicley Magazine
Auatealla
Rama
Calwell
Win
Gevraia
Vaia
Am Demerican
Ares
Australla
Australla Econcinas
Tpubia
Amd Radio
Australia
Wea Pucific
Tse
Information
New York
Cahors
U S Embassy Clerk Swayed by Hitler Rumors and War Plans
Debates in Britain and the United States reveal allegations that Tyler Kent, a U S Embassy clerk, copied documents and discussed prewar understandings with Churchill and Roosevelt. Sir Joseph Kennedy defended Kent, while British and American officials weighed espionage risks, defense needs, and industry reforms amid looming war.
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York
Tami
Germany
Tyler Kent
Lender
Anyoy
Aravaander
Britain
Sir Joseph Kennedy
House of Cormona
Kent
Captais
Dee
Peween
Churchill
United States
Hent
America
Sennedy
Ragland
Hoossvelt
Lut Kent
GALLANTRY OF IN MEDITERRANEAN NAVAL OPERATIONS
Fragmentary account recounts Mediterranean naval actions including the British and Australian forces, a heavy engagement near Tripoli, and rescue attempts aboard ships. It covers the loss of life, boiler room incidents, and the Parvamatts mission under Lieutenant Commander J. J. Walker, with references to Tobruk support and survivor accounts.
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Per Talar
Stalin
Teller
Palmatry
Tobruk
Licwt
J. J. Walker
Oligtr
Delloat i Fatente
Blyabet
Auckland
Belgians share in liberation announced by radio
A Brussels broadcast quoted Premier Pierlot stating Belgians will share in liberation as Allied forces press the advance. The plan mentions curfews, civil aid, and a government in exile preparing to re establish leadership with underground support and economic ties to the Netherlands after the war.
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London
MME
Brussels
Tre
Netherlands
China at decisive war stage amid political appeal
An article from a historical newspaper piece discusses China facing a turning point in the war, urging resilience and mobilization. It notes morale in Hunan Province, warnings about Japanese survivals, and calls for continued resistance as a strategic review unfolds.
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China
Irving
Hunan
Japan
Greeks Await Signal To Rise In Middle East Conflict
Reports from Reuters Cairo indicate ongoing tension as Greek influence and nationalist factions in the Middle East await a signal. Cairo sources say allied forces monitor events while political leaders in London and Washington weigh responses and possible deployments.
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London
Middle East
Greene
Reuters
Creares
Cairo
Corvere
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