Neutral Countries Prepare For Invasion Report
London dispatch describes Hitler escaping death in a bombing at the beer hall where he spoke. Eight killed and 63 injured, Hess aided in rescue, bombing blamed on Gestapo or Nazi dissidents by various accounts. Mussolini sends telegram of congratulations as German security tightens around Hitler.
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Gestapo
Reichstag
Berlin
Hitler
Putech
Aharter
Herr Hess
Debria
Germany
Britain
Uwe Gestapo
Naz Party
Signor
Mussolini
Dutch Troops Stand Ready as Belgium Prepares Fronts
Dutch troops arm to blow dykes and flood the countryside to thwart invasion. Belgium has 600,000 called to arms on the Dutch border as German incursions loom. Foreign aircraft spotted over Belgium, not French or British. German cavalry concentrating on the Holland frontier. mechanised units seen near the border. Reports say measures are fire cautious and position similar to early week. Japanese papers discuss potential attack on Rolland.
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Ea Hhaardhs
Belgium
Holland
Holand
Rolland
Volunteer Employees GENEROUS ACTION by BHP Company
The Broken Hill Proprietary Co. of Sydney has agreed to pay any employee enlisting for military service the difference between their wage at enlistment and the amount paid by the Defence Department. Wherever possible positions will be kept open or other roles found. The policy applies to men who have served the company for up to months at the time of enlistment.
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Sydney
Broken Hill Proprietary Co
Defence Department
Dasa Drake Niin
Faa
Wheat quotations unchanged in Sydney market
The Wheat Board quotation for Friday shows no change with bulk lots quoted at 28 sydney units per bag. Prices were steady with eastern shipments to date firm, reflecting unchanged Sydney basis and milling demand.
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Sydney
Austi Wheat Board
Bag Snatching Attempt Leaves Woman Attacked Near Auburn
A 20 year old woman, Misa Leslie McHugh, was walking near Auburn last night when she was attacked by a young man after a struggle. She screamed for help as her assailant threw her head to the ground and fled. Police believe the incident may have been a bag snatching attempt.
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Sydney
Misa Leslie McHugh
Auburn
Jewel Robbery in Adelaide City Stolen Watches
Thieves raided Graham Brothers jewellers on Gouldburn Street yesterday and took four watches valued at £100. Inter state criminals are suspected in the Adelaide case.
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Adelaide
Prillay
Graham Brothers’, Jewellers
Goul
Burn Street
City
Darwin Bread Shortage Sparks Labor Strife
Darwin faces bread shortages as railway workers strike, halting bread shipments. NSW Labor Council criticizes use of military troops as strike breakers and calls for a return to normal work while arbitration reviews the wage and conditions claims in Darwin.
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Sydney
Frida
Darwin
Drarwitt
NSW Labor Council
Melbourne
Frittasia Wwlegram
Austrain
Ounion
Jo A. McDekinald
Country Party split firm as four likely stay in Canberra
Four breakaway Federal Country Party members Pad den Corser Collins and Badman are expected to retain control of the parliamentary group in Canberra next week. The Queensland Country Party meeting last night reaffirmed the split after Earle Page, then leader, attacked Prime Minister Menzies.
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Hrisbane
Federal Country Party
Padden
Corser
Collins
Badman
Canberra
Queensland Country Party
Earle Page
Menges
Tragic Glass Break Kills Hugh Shirley on Bullt Pass
Hugh Shirley aged 32 dies after a car hits a heavy lorry shard of windscreen pierces his jugular vein. Two companions suffer minor injuries. Accident occurred late last night on Bullt Pass as vehicle collided with lorry.
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Sydney
Hugh Shirley
Bullt Pass
Shirley
Western Front Increased Activity Amid Bombing Interceptions
Reports from London describe heightened Western Front activity with British fighters engaging enemy aircraft. Moselle and Saar sectors see intensified patrols and bombardment in a period of covert operations and shifting skies.
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London
Moselle
Saar
Bonakh
Planetus Cahot
Finland Refuses Latest Concessions in Talks
A late message from Monseow reports M. Stalin refused Finland’s latest concessions. Previously it was noted that Finnish Soviet discussions were progressing and a peaceful solution seemed near.
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Lonthon "Thiroda
Monseow
M. Stalin
Finland
British steamer lost in North Sea explosion
In the North Sea an explosion reportedly sank a British steamer. Survivors were rescued by nearby vessels and aid crews searched the wreck for missing crew members. An official inquiry was opened to determine the cause.
City of Flint Unloads Cargo at Norwegian Port
The City of Flint unloaded cargo at a Norwegian port as part of a voyage. Teers expected to proceed to Belgium under ballast.
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City OF
Flint
London
Thur
Belgium
Limiting Overtime Sparks Jobs in Sydney Shipyards
In Sydney tradesmen from the General Metal Trades Industry have been absorbed into shipbuilding since overtime limits began last Monday. Unions are negotiating to extend the overtime cap at Garden Island and similar lines to Cockatoo and Mort yards.
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Sydney, Friis
General Metal
Garden Island
Cockatoo and
Mort
Peace move questioned as Hitler silent and wary
In a London speech Mr Chamberlain said little expectation remained for a German response to King Leopold and Queen Wilhelmina's peace offer. He noted Germany would seek its ends by force if necessary, while Allies aimed to end the war only to preserve freedom and security. Hitler ignored the offer and gave no serious consideration to it.
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London
Mr. Chamberlain
Hitler
Leopold
Wilhemina
Germany
House of Commons
John Shimon
Chamberlain
Leopelt
Wihemina
Britain
Europe
Chamerint
Lascars Ill Treated Union Charges at Meeting
A fragmented report covers a Labor Council gathering in New South Wales where speakers allege mistreatment of Lascars and accuse union leaders of coercion and deceit. The chaotic OCR text references AWU, Labor, and various figures, but lacks clear dates or locations.
Poo Ett Free of Tan as to Day Paobee
The fragmentary OCR notes unclear events and names, but indicates a today reference to a person or item with a pan or badge. Details are unreadable. no clear persons or organizations can be confirmed from the legible text.
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Sydney
Frida Poo
Weather Report From Sydney Portside Forecast
Sydney forecast notes unsettled conditions along the coast with afternoon showers and thunderstorm risk, extending to central areas. Warm southerly winds, light fog patches in the north, and moderate to light seas with coastal updates expected.
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Sydney
Port
Acting Judge Dudley Williams Named for Surface Court
Acting Judge Dudley Williams has been appointed to the Surface Court succeeding Justice Long Innes, who will retire on November 17. The appointment names Mr Dudley Williams, LLC, in the acting judge role as of Friday.
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Eydney Friday
Dudley Williams, Llc
Surface Court
Justice Long Innes
L G Conference Sunday Resolutions Sydney
A large agenda will be discussed at the Local Government Association conference in Manly next week. Resolutions seek abolition of State Parliament, support from Yass and Inverell for tax reform, road and public works funding, unemployment relief, and a public inquiry into price rises. Noxious weeds destruction urged by Nowra Bowral and Kiama with Local Government Act amendment.
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Sydney
Priday
Gvernment Association
Manly
Corthmunden
Sutherland Bolly Armadate Mascot
Bourke
Ariel Stirllhartentir
Mattor
Yass
Crown
Postponement of Major New South Wales Works Likely
Sydney reports indicate a wartime policy to delay at least three large NSW projects costing over 1,000 pounds. Likely items include the Tire section of the law test and a new police and court building, with the government advancing funds for a second station in the Alain scheme at Prairie ville.
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Sydsfy Frica
Expres
Sydney
New South Wales
Ajijca
Fir Y
State Lottery Draw Adds Various Prize Winners
State lottery No. 634 drawn today with first prize No LAO Hope syndicate A Stevenson Lakemba. second prize No 1971 We Two syndicate Mr Simmondy Southern Cross Garage Neutral Bay. third prize No 085 Here's Hoping syndicate L Robertson Karingal Bowning NSW. fourth prize No 04 Panties syndicate F Peachey Line Staff. Orange Lottery No 634 will be drawn on Wednesday morning.
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Bydney
Fesultls
A. Stevenson
Lakemba
Mr. Simmondy
Southern Cross Garage
Neutral Bay
L. Robertson
Karingal
Bowning
Nsw
F Peachey
Line
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Guar Atte
Leach
la Hoods
Bargein
Othe Street
AT Arms
B.H.P. Company
Day
Country Party
Western Front
North Sea
Russia
Russa
France
Sydsey
Su Wale
Labor Council
AWU
Hai
Sean
Wien
Ebery Daly
Sussex Street
Market Report
Pice
Sues
Lia Petawan
Alexandria
Tin
Dudley Williams
L.G. Conference
Cansulles
Exey
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Erieonale
Dulux
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