No Reply From Russia Delays Finland Ceasefire Talks
Britain and France push for a quick meeting as the League of Nations deadline for Russia to halt Finnish hostilities expires. Reports from Rome and Copenhagen describe fierce fighting with the Red Army attempting to wedge through Finland while Finnish defenders hold their ground. London notes suggest Russia will not accept mediation, risking a breakdown in negotiations with Britain and France united in the stance.
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UAP Control by Coterie Warns Sydney Dinner
Mr A Latimer MLC warned at the United Australian Party Speakers Association dinner against party control by coteries clubs or country parties. He said leadership that ignores rank and merit would harm the party’s future and provoke dissension, potentially easing the party back into power.
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Sydney
A Latimer
United Australian Party Speakers’ Association
Captain Herbert Russell Jackson Dead After War Duty at Sea
Captain Herbert Russell Jackson, longtime commander of an armed merchantman, died yesterday at St Luke's Hospital after returning to port. He had secured safe passage for ships carrying troops and left behind a widow and one daughter. His coffin will be weighed and dropped into sea waters four miles from land per family and government arrangements. He served as a privateer and spent 28 years at sea.
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Herbert Russell Jackson
St Lukes Hospital
Heath
Wales
Ul i
Willow Otte
Firemen's Grievances Threat of Direct Action
Sydney Wrifne day reports the fire brigade's board, led by J. Pipers, warns of direct action after parliamentary committee recommendations to reduce cuts. He says workers are in a volatile frame, ready to escalate, while the Cabinet bears responsibility for the resulting turmoil.
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Sydney
Stevens Honored as A Great Australian in Sydney Dinner
Sydney notes a dignified tribute to Mr A S Stevens, ex NSW Premier who resigned last August. Prime Minister Menzies praised his half century of public service and wartime leadership, calling his career honest and beneficial to the Empire and Commonwealth.
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Australia
Miniter Menzita
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Betaine
Commonwealth
Financial Pool Aims at Coordinated War Financing
A fragmented report from London outlines British and French resources aligning to support war expenditures. The agreement, described as a financial pool, seeks to enable broader wartime procurement and exchange measures through joint treasury coordination and currency coordination across allied nations.
Hostile Demon Demonstration at Menangle Park Races
A 10 minute hostile demonstration disrupted Menangle Park races one of the worst on record. Spectators hurled abuse at the Judge after Wetzel was declared winner of the Erie Courage Handicap, with fence line altercations and river bodies showered near the winning post as sergeants intervened amid backers and onlookers disputing the verdict.
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Menangle Park
Survive
Wetzel
Erie Courage Handicap, Backers Ar! Hoot Makers
Whit
Fave
Compulsory Training Sparks Unclear Camp Dates
Employers face confusion as the introduction of compulsory training and three months camps for militia remains without a clear start date. Officials struggle to provide precise scheduling details amid mounting questions from industry.
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Sydney
Wednesda
Wheat Board Quotations In Sydney This Week
Quotations from the Australian Wheat Board reported in Sydney show bulk wheat at 33 pence per bushel and millers taking parcels at 74 pence. The unit price of quotation remains unsettled with reports varying across sources.
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Sydney
Expulsion Threat Looms as Parliament Records Secret Session
A secret session of the British Parliament is planned for tomorrow and is expected to last seven hours. Any member who discloses business discussed will face immediate expulsion.
Doctor in Trouble at Police Court
The Sydney case reports a doctor, Wetini 11, charged with cocaine addiction related offenses. Details describe illegal drug use and alleged complicity while in custody. The magistrate ordered medical care and possible imprisonment, with additional charges noted but unclear.
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Gileandra Police Court
Ir &Cis
Robert Guinane
Weather forecast fragment with unclear text
Fragmented weather item with scrambled phrases and missing data. Readable parts mention temperatures and wind but many words are garbled, preventing a clear regional forecast or specific details.
Rise in Wheat Prices Reported by Australian Board
Wheat prices reached new yearly highs with the Australian Wheat Board announcing broad rises of 44d per bushel. Amended export and flour mix rates are listed for silo, bagged and truck lot purchases, with details on quantities and storage costs. The report notes market remains influenced by pending shipping and trading arrangements, and buyers showing cautious demand.
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Sydney
Australian Wheat Board
Millwlh
Bremen Could Have Been Torpedoed Fire Withheld
British observers report that the German liner Bremen reached German waters safely, possibly due to Britain observing maritime law. A U boat commander reportedly refrained from firing despite Bremen being within torpedo range as it sheltered near Murmansk. The episode contrasts with German attacks on merchant ships without warning.
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Cramans
British Air Force claims superiority in combat
In a Commons statement Sir Kingsley Wood said British aircraft were superior to German models and that improved machines are under construction. He noted RAF planes protected a damaged British submarine to a Scandinavian port, shooting down a German aircraft en route, and mentioned a Polish air force component joining British ranks under their own officers.
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CHANNEL TUNNEL Economic Necessity
London reports a government statement declaring the Channel Tunnel essential to postwar economic needs. The plan would connect England and France, with construction years to be set after the conflict ends.
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Channel Tunnel
Robbery Under Arms Case Involving 17 Year Old Bailey
James Felix Bailey aged 17 faces evidence in a case of armed robbery at Monterese Cafe in George Street Sydney. Bailey allegedly escaped from Genford Farm and pointed a pistol during the crime. The arresting detective notes Bailey’s claim about the weapon. The inquiry continues as the court reviews the details.
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State Lottery Draw Nineteenth Century Snippet
The Sydney lottery results list first prize to ODF Viet Pale, R McGreal, Dalmar Spec Croydon. second prize $3753 to H and Moo. third prize to Providenes, C Blading, R F Haw. fourth prize to Burnham at Pit Street. Lottery No. H will be drawn Monday morning.
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Death of Well-known Actor Douglas Fairbanks
The death is announced of Douglas Fairbanks aged 85 in London. A sil4ly noted star of silent films, he began acting at 14 and later co founded a major film studio with Mary Pickford. Four years ago he sailed Australian waters aboard the yacht Caroline, with Inland his sole port of call.
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Fairbanks
Wiheut Pictures
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Sussex Street Market Report on Daily Commodities
Quotations for goods such as butter cheese honey onions millet and chaff are listed with prices per ton or cwt. Market activity notes small price ranges and variability among items like breadstuffs livestock feed and dairy products. Local buyers and sellers appear to be negotiating moderate demand for afternoon trade.
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Sydney
Teeas
Tasmanian
Lucerne
Caten
State Finances Budget Forecast in Sydney
State finances show a deficit for five months totaling £5,607,000 but Cabinet expects the Budget forecast for 1539/0 to be fulfilled. Receipts are expected to rise in the final six months, aiding a buoyant outlook and a projected deficit near £1,500,009 for 19m/. Income tax and wage collections are not anticipated to fall.
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Sydney Wemeday
British Forces Engage German Patrol on Western Front
British troops engaged a German patrol on the Western front with several German casualties and no reported British losses. The clash occurred Tuesday in the ongoing theater of operations between Britain and Germany.
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London
Tuewiay
Army Canteens Board to be announced soon in NSW
The Stair Army Canteens Board members are to be named within a week and the board is expected to start operating immediately or take sole charge of canteens in all New South Wales military camps on a competitive basis. All four members will serve in an honorary capacity.
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Sydney
Stair Army Canteens Board
New South Wales
Women's Auxiliary Formation Urged By Major Shand
In Sydney a report urges the formation of a women's auxiliary with support from Major Shand. The piece notes Allied efforts, wartime roles for women, and progressive moves in Britain and England, citing domestic duties and potential service fields for women during the war.
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Sydney Weel
England
State boy escapes after leaping from moving train
A 17 year old youth being taken to Gosford Boys Home with two others jumped from a train near Beecroft as it traveled about 25 miles per hour. He ran to the platform side and escaped into the bush but was spotted late at night by a constable at Concord who arrested him. he was not injured.
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