World News in Brief From London and Wellington
A chaotic collage of wartime notes covers London meat supply, conscription talk in New Zealand, and a tentative police of wartime quotas. Reports mention the International Committee fixing third quarter 1939 quotas, meat shortages, and troop mobilization. Also notes on a missing pilot, a cancelled conference in Melbourne, and Jewish homeland hopes amid global tension.
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New Zealand
Wellington
Frasers Millon
Govort
Marc Aisus
Alma
Mr. Savages
Overseas Force Urges Immediate Training for War Readiness
Mr White urged formation of an enlisted overseas force to train now for overseas conflict. He criticized delaying plans and called for general enlistment, recruitment, and mobilization of the ALF, with instructors and reserves for shared Allied duty. Other speakers stressed differing wartime circumstances and urgency of readiness.
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Menux
ALF
Gooda
Australia
Scully
Panton
Wrouhje
Goysramant
White
Manoney
New Country Party Leader Elected Amid War Time Talks
Sir Earle Page resigned as leader of the Australian Country Party and Mr A G Cameron was elected to succeed. The party proposed a composite Commonwealth Ministry on wartime terms, with Cameron noting unity and support for Australia and Britain. Negotiations with the United Australia Party were anticipated while party members debated ministerial alignments and the election's impact on war leadership.
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Earle Page
Country Party
A. G. Cameron
Menzies
le Ia
U.A.P
Cameron
Great Britain
Brent
Aed Ur Barto
Mhoetag
Cur
Trental Watt
Flo
Sconomie
Australia
Remumnt
Interes
Brudenall
Stan
Myrone
Nita
Exmontin
Sydney
Wesnwaay
Pevige
Ne Joes Ik
Militix
Ellownd Ag
Anc
Tha Austra
Len Country Party
Tnelty
Haa
Long
Rave Fners
Bol Darton
Coney
Country ‘Party
Willingen
Elader Ie
Australia imposes wool export restraint amid Japan seek share
The Australian Commonwealth Government enforces a prohibition on wool exports without Commonwealth consent. Officials report representations to the Japanese government about securing wool supplies and possible arrangements with neutral countries. The move affects shipments to Melbourne and other ports as foreign buyers face new restrictions.
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Great Britain
Japan
Jasued Oy
Apa
Freigniers
Oniny
Melboure
Minister Reproaches Senator Over Treloar Appointment
The Gurdenment leader in the Senate criticizes Senator McLeay and supporters for endorsing Major Z. L. Tre four as Director of Information. Officials say the appointment links censorship functions but remains separate from military authority, with concerns over privilege and past New Guard ties in New South Wales.
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Senate
Bennier Scheny
Bonnior
Abney
Testo
New Guard
New South Wales
Konator AsUlsy
Danator McLaxy
Jrroat
Fcau
Gonster McLeay
Jose Wee
Z. L. Trefour
Haa Basn
Mlitary
Ministry of Information
Concerand
Department of Information
Ve Department of Defence
Encouragement for Rural Men in Australia War Effort
In Sydney and throughout the country, Premier Allen Lowey urged the Commonwealth Government to do more to support rural men. Thousands prepared for any effort in war, with citizens anxious about mobilization and the nation’s readiness.
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Sydney
Weaneeday
Groniere
Atv
Allien Lowey
Evan
Butter and Cheese Millbourne Offer Under Australian Government
In a Wednesday conference the Australian daily produce hoard announced that an offer to purchase all butter and cheese in the current financial year was satisfactory. The acceptance was recommended at Manday's conference in Canterbury, with return of the industry to accept the offer pending minor condition adjustments.
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Millbourne
Australin Daley
Manday
Canterre
Soar
Industey
Sharp rise in ship fares announced by Canadian Australian Line
A partial statement from Sydney reports a 1-3 percent fare increase across routes from Sydney to Pacific ports. The change affects bookings to Suva, Honolulu, North America, and Pacific destinations, with immediate effect. A board committee will oversee contract provisions and management actions.
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Tsi
Sydney
Peeteeg
Farea
Pacific Porth
Pemminges
Suva
Honolulu
North America
Pacife
Ain Miste Committeee
Shipping Control Board Meeting Discusses Regulation Steps
A 1989 Shipping Control Board session convened to discuss tentative accusations and regulatory actions affecting shipping operations. Capt. Vd, presiding, noted preliminary conclusions from the Court of the Austrian authority and outlined conditions for maintaining shipowner operations while later control depends on requisition needs and market factors.
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Melnoutne
Shinpine
Pantroller
Tore Tama
Batant
Acton
Cenherra
Lyn
Defence Measures in House Address Curtin Opposition Leader
The House of Reprasan yesterday saw defence measures pushed by the Opposition Leader Mr Curtin. They amend the Defence Act and regulate the Government’s powers under the National Regeneration Act and Supply and Development Act to limit or suspend awards for Commonwealth employees in munitions factories. The proposals also address compulsory furloughs and home defence provisions.
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House of Reprasanjie
Curtin
Cornty Agu Taig
Ifalanda
Unclear Notice On Local Occupancy Offer From Private Streams
Fragmentary OCR text references a person named J Sw Buen in Queanbeyan and Tat counts. Mentions a private accommodation offer with one and two room options, modern amenities, and possible room sharing. No clear dates, places, or entities beyond generic locality names.
War purchases and Australian wool price protests in House debate
In a House of Representatives session yesterday debates focused on war purchases and Australian wool pricing. Mr Scully and Mr Casson outlined government handling of wool packs and containers, while discussions touched on shipping and cooperation with British authorities amid calls to curb price rises and protect local growers.
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Scully
United ‘Rlgdar
Lawson
Casson
Germans in U K Property Confiscation Denied
British bulletin reports Germany in the United Kingdom denies mass arrests or confiscation of British property. It notes that few hundred Germans remain for security reasons and that independent tribunals will handle remaining cases. Germans wishing to leave require permits issued under national security rules.
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London
Deblea
Germany
Xinguan
United 4
Lfeasons of Nations
Im Gai
Britain
Slovaks Refuse to Fight Against Poles in London News
Fragmentary report from London notes Slovaks refuse to join fights against Poles. Article mentions Prom Biratiataya, Host 1 Sioval, Katialan, and Palmel amid unclear context. Descriptions imply disorganized forces and desertions as conflicts flare in a broad theater.
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London
Tuswlay
Prom Biratiataya
Katialan
Palmel
Sig
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