War Economy and Defence Drives New Tax and Trade Talks
Reports from Wellington outline defence funding measures, wartime tax shifts, and export trade talks with Britain. Treasury contemplates traveller duties, while policy aims to sustain military training and industrial support. A government committee will review Australia’s sugar pricing and wartime stockpiles amid broader economic strain.
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Britain
Graal Britain
Australia
Fey & Committes
Ui Industry
Ism
Brim
Tngethr
Melbourne Attacks Over Canberra Stay Suppressed
The report notes renewed Melbourne pressure to move Australia's capital back from Canberra. Prime Minister Mensies says evacuation is not intended and wartime departments keep Canberra linked to Defence, with full Cabinet meetings possible in Melbourne but key transfer is impractical during war.
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Roosevelt invites Landon to White House conference on neutrality
Washington reports President Roosevelt invited Republican leader Landon and other GOP heads to a White House conference Wednesday to discuss neutrality proposals and strategy. Reported divisions within the party on foreign policy persist as critics push isolationist stances.
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Ruaale
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Defence advice disregarded in Australian broadcasting critique
The piece condemns ABC and commentator The Watchman for political bias and argues Postmaster General should curb discolored political broadcasting. It calls for relocating defence headquarters from Melbourne to Canberra, claiming delayed action harms national security and efficiency.
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Oerto
Australian National Broadcasting Network
Melbourne
Ginbern
Canberra
Synin
Australis
Aumealian Broadcasting
Mir
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G . Mans
House of Representatives
Merth
Menzies Reviews International Outlook and War Prospects
The Prime Minister reviews the global situation, noting German success in Poland and Allied Western Front pressure. He cautions on Russian intentions, possible future pacts, and Russian-Japanese border volatility, with emphasis on ongoing air and naval operations and uncertainty about broader alignments affecting Europe and the Far East.
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Weather report fragment for Canberra and Wieck Asher
The readable lines show a weather notice with peculiar spellings: temperatures around 43 degrees and a forecast indicating a maximum near HS degrees and a mint around 39. Wind noted as W. The text appears garbled but conveys a cold day with wind from the west.
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Canberra
Wieck Asher
JA Yuan
Frovigion Fongo Temporary Employers Duty Clarified
Fragmentary note describes temporary employers of the com anonerantthublie Nerview and militia Garces called to duty. Mentions conditions of service and allowances, with unclear names and dates. Summary highlights uncertain details about employment and militia duty.
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Fey
Itu
Mi Oatarday
War policy talks and taxation proposals dominate parliament
The Prime Minister and ministers discussed wartime decisions with focus on Australia’s defense and trade. Debates covered a general tax on wartime profits, especially in munition and gold industries, with MPs calling for universal application and penalties for evasion amid ongoing consultations.
Taxation Debate and Personal Income Increases Discussed
Fragmented report outlines tax measures raising personal exertion and property income by specified percentages. Mention of rates, payroll details, and guidance on completing tax returns. The piece references politicians and the debate in Parliament with terms like government, party, and bill passage.
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Boenter
Uty du Cane Barre
Good Old Vale
Taxation Department
Curtin
Panty Jondar
Canteron
Dudael
Commonwealth War Loan Plan Appears to Target 20 Million
Commonwealth outlines intention to raise a war loan of up to 20 million pounds for the current financial year to support hostilities. Historical borrowing during the war hit about 250 million pounds, with 41 million pounds allocated to defence and a 10 million pound defence allotment.
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Commonwealth
Joan
Cith
Baltic States Neutrality Concerns Highlight Violations
A fragmentary report notes Baltic states wary of breaches in military neutrality. Officials discuss adherence to customs neutrality as four nations face increased scrutiny and potential violations. The text hints at reactions from a British interview and mentions an age reference, with unclear context.
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Tlank
Alenale
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