Fate decided by own hands Graf Spee scuttled
An official communique says Captain Graf Spee vowed to sink the ship if he could not breach the British blockade. The vessel sailed from Montevideo then headed to the open sea. It appeared off the British barrier near the River Plate and was scuttled five miles off the American coast. The crew were transferred to the German ship Tomoka amid reports of 200 to 700 men saved, with Haerenst and Ark Royal seen nearby and the Exeter damaged by the Graf Spee.
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Graf Spee
Montevideo
River Plate
Tomoka
Ark Royal
Ohnta
Uae
Bky
Baer Moulesier
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janiero
Chewnae
Montevideo Harbour
Bentine
Mats
Bert
Exttanee
Montessete
Australian wool clip rises to 2.37 million bales
Sydney observer Morna reports the current season’s Australian wool clip at 2,371,500 bales, up 460,000 from last year. At the British price, the value to growers is about £99,000,000, versus £42,000,000 in the open market.
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Sydney
Morna
Stason
Air Training Agreement Signed by Britain Canada Australia New Zealand
An air training pact was signed in Ottawa on Saturday morning between Great Britain Canada Australia and New Zealand. Training will occur in Canada and the number of trainees will exceed a specified figure with air forces contributing from each nation.
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London
Susichis
Great Britain
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Ottawa
Aire Aus Loar
Western Front Activity Report From Paris Dispatch
A Paris message notes considerable Western Front activity with British forces repelling raids and German air operations. The report cites intensified skies, warnings, and mounting tensions as fighting continues across the front lines.
War Bonds Uptake Reaches 23 Million in Britain
Large British War Savings certificates total 23,500,000 pounds as war effort continues. Last week purchases funded bombs and materiel, with contributions from men, women, and children, reflecting widespread civilian support for wartime finance.
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Landon
Finnish Russian War Sits in London Amid Declared Cautions
The report notes no clear Russian victory claimed since the war began. Talks referenced by Petrov and others in London discuss possible movements and the state of the front. Officials urge calm and appeal to the outside world for restraint as hostilities press on.
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Lonerin
London
Tate
Arie
Factory
Germany and Russia trade talks expand machinery ties
The Soviet commercial delegation in Berlin reports Germany and Russia agreed during the visit to strengthen machinery deliveries for Russian industry. The arrangement aims to boost technical equipment and support economic collaboration between the two nations.
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Lontron
Berlin
Beft Germany
Treatment of foreigners appeal for fair deal
The Minister for the Interior Senator Fall urged the public to give foreigners a fair deal. He warned against unconscious bias and persecution abroad and said many seek refuge in Australia, calling on the nation to help rather than obstruct them.
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Sydney
Fall
Lowari
Australia
New Convent of Mercy Opens as Catholics Plan More Buildings
Archbishop Gilray opened a new Convent of Mercy at Sans Sowei. He noted Catholics have spent £250,000 on churches and other buildings over 32 months, creating substantial employment. Next year he anticipates £280,000 more in new construction.
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Sydney Mo
Gilray
Convent of Mercy
Sans Sowei
Teeg
Qaithelics Hid
Refugee Doctors Criticized by Boar Bay Minister
Rev T McDougall of Boar Bay Presbyterian Church condemned the State Government for not registering refugee doctors. He noted the 34 refugees in the state had signed loyalty letters and offered military or national service assistance. The minister urged adherence to Parliament's act and condemned the government action.
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Sydney
T. McDougall
Boar Bay
Robbery at Randall Motors Ends With Attack and Escape
In a tense incident at Randall Motors, a worker was attacked during a break in an office drawer. The assailants slammed the drawer, seized items, and fled with a companion driving off in a car. Police later pursued leads as the suspects vanished.
Hospital Debts Statement From New South Wales Minister
A minister in New South Wales discusses hospital debts and funding in a concise public statement. The remarks address financial strains on medical facilities and the government’s approach to debt relief and resource allocation.
Boy Severely Hurt Attacked by Elephant in Concord
A boy was severely injured after being attacked by an elephant in Concord. He stood near the animal as it charged, collapsing with a fractured skull and serious injuries. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene.
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Sydney Metals
Aprin
Disloyal Teachers Spar Over Government Standoff in Sydney
The Minister for Education said it was inconsistent with procedure for the administration to enter into a public controversy with individual members of its own service amid rising tension in Sydney.
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Sydney
Supply of War Necessities Darwin
Monday the Minister for Supply and Development Mr Casey returned to Australia by flying boat. He said Australia would supply Britain with war and munitions materials including shells guns ammunition and aircraft. He met with heads of all departments and noted access to secret information. He estimated more than two thousand new planes would be needed for training under the Empire air scheme and thousands of air force recruits and technicians would be sought next year.
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Darwin
Mr. Casey
Australia
Great Britain
Britain
Teachers Federation backs president on free speech stance
The annual report of the Teachers' Federation presented at the Sydney conference asserts firm support for the president's claim that attacking education voting is disloyal to democracy. It notes no intent to withdraw the statement and laments unresolved ministerial dialogue on free speech.
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Bydney
Teachers’ Federation
Sydney
Meir
Death of Rear Admiral Custance at Sea
London report states Rear Admiral Custance died at age 55 while at sea during a voyage from Australia to England. He entered the Navy in 1808 and served until his retirement two months ago, recently commanding the Australian Naval Squadron.
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London
Custance
Enein
Australia
England
Wheat Quotations From Sydney Market
The Australian Wheat Board today quoted changed bulle oats and millers bag parcel weighing 2 10.
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Sydney
Astralian Wheat Board
Markets at Sussex Street Prices Ruling Today
Susser surrey market page lists prices for potatoes Tasmanian tenpence to twelve pence per case, cheese and wheat quotations, various loaves and oats. Fragments show botched figures and misplaced words, but indicate a daily market snapshot with multiple commodity prices and notes.
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Sydney
Susser
Surrey
Tasmanian
Bob Cotan
Weather forecast from Toor to-tay Mars forecast
Forecast indicates hot and sultry conditions with heat wave like heat in central and eastern regions. Scattered thunderstorms expected with some substantial rainfall in northern areas. Strong gusty winds from the north west and a cool change moving in from the west with south west winds extending, mainly along the coast.
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Sydney
Toor To-Tay
Mars
Central
Florthrmat
Thield
Wes
Plane crash at Richmond kills five in airdrome takeoff
Two minutes after an Avro Anson lifted from Richmond Aerodrome at 1.17 p.m. the craft crashed on the Richmond Golf course, wrecked beyond repair. Five men believed dead instantly: Lieut Arthur Moorehouse Watkins, Flight-Lieut Hugh Vaughen Horner, Flying Officer Malcolm Musgrave McInnes, Air Craftsman Leonard Joan King, and a fifth crewman. Visibility was poor. bodies located with torches and moved to a nearby ambulance. The crash likely occurred at high speed. exact cause may remain unknown. Watkins had been due to marry in March.
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Richmond Aerodrome
Point Cook
Victoria
Richmond
Arthur Moorehouse Watkins
Sydney
Hugh Vaughen Horner
Malcolm Musgrave McInnes
Melbourne
Leonard Joan King
Brisbane
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