08 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1939
Page
1
A German Pole seaman died after a stabbing on the Broken Hill Pty freighter Tron Warrior at Newcastle. He staggered into the officers' mess with a chest wound and collapsed. A man was detained by police as the investigation began.
In Melbourne on a Thursday report the High Court confirmed a damages assessment of 19738 pounds against James Patrick and Co Ltd over the Carradale and Kakariki collision in Hobson's Bay in January 1937. The award covers loss of life and injuries with 431 pounds specifically for loss of life.
Wire from our correspondent describes a sharp stock market surge at the Stak Exchange in Methowrie on Thursday. The peak trading day saw unusual activity with notable increases across several listed securities and high turnover.
Ames features The Lambeth Walk with Lupino Lanv Sally Gray and Sepmore Hicks, plus City Streets airing again for six nights starting tonight. The Great Waltz stars Miliza Korjus with Grave Atwill and Korjus in a lavish MGM musical inspired by Johann Strauss II, weaving the Vienna melody era with dance and ballet scenes.
John A. Saunders won the Town Council seat left vacant by Dr. James Barnesdeath, defeating P Glover by five votes in a close contest. The poll of 195 showed strong interest with a 5 percent ratepayer turnout. Saunders praised supporters and thanked the organizing committee while Glover congratulated his opponent and thanked his backers.
A proposed government acquisition of the Australian wheat crop enters consultation. The plan calls for fourpence a bushel to farmers in year one, orderly UK-bound supply per Britain's needs and ship capacity, and storage of surplus for home use. The scheme remains preliminary and slated for discussion at the Premiers Conference.
Prime Minister Menzies reiterates there will be no conscription of Australian men for overseas service. In Canberra the question from Labor's Mr. Gander prompted the repeat assurance, which was met with applause from onlookers and reporters.
Wire report from Qur correspondent describes planes destroyed by fire near Westw Thirst and Broken Whl area. Details are garbled but note planes, clubs, and an overseas outline with references to Australia and Westw.
Melbourne reports motor firms foresee a rise in both new and used car prices due to exchange fluctuations high insurance and freight costs. The notice cites industry sentiment from Melbourne firms as of Thursday.
A public opinion survey in Britain finds 16 to 18 percent of respondents always check origin before buying. Conservatives and government supporters lean toward British-made goods. Women slightly more anti foreign than men. older and middle class show stronger British preference while younger people are indifferent. About 56 percent boycott products from aggressor nations, many targeting German, Japanese, and Italian goods across multiple categories.
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