Far East Developments Dominates Cabinet Summit Call
London reports a special Australian Cabinet meeting is summoned for tomorrow amid rising concern over Far East events. Japan informs Thailand it shares Britain and the U S aim to preserve Thailand’s independence. Thailand vows to defend its territory. Russians fight to block Germans from Odessa as Germany seeks bases in Africa with French support against Russia.
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Australian Associated Press
London
Far East
Ministers of Federal Cabinet Meet in Melbourne Noon
The Federal Cabinet will convene in Melbourne at noon, with Western Australia represented. Officials note the gathering aims to discuss wartime matters as ministers arrive, though many reportedly lack informal security. The briefing stresses that it is especially desired all ministers attend.
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Feder
Europe
ALF
Dey
Prime Minister Returns to Melbourne on Travel Curtailed
Mr K G Menzies the Prime Minister ends his visit to the state amid world tensions and departs for Melbourne by express. He cancels plans to travel further west, including a trip across Western Australia.
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Adelaide
Sunda
K. G. Menzies
the Express
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Odessa Held Grimly in Battle Across Russian Front
Report says Odessa remains contested as German forces press in Russia with unofficial claims of heavy Soviet resistance. battle lines stiffen with a grim struggle for control around the port city.
Public figures warn UK over Asia Minor events and fuel plan
Public figures in the United Kingdom urge government to focus on Asia Minor and fuel supply issues. They claim Germany’s fuel needs push Tokyo or Moscow aims, linking RAF factory strikes to Nazi reliance on fuel and mechanical warfare. They argue Allied help to Russia is crucial to curb German reach and broader war aims.
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London
United Kingdom
Asia Minor
Miter
Baku Virfields
Royal Air Force
Germany
Russia
Brixtain
United States
Will Defend Country Statement Sparks Indo-China Watch
A government in Bangkok states it will defend its territory amid tensions in Indo-China. Officials deny recent reports of martial demands and note a heightened military watch on regional developments. The brief outlines defensive readiness without confirming specific actions or deployments.
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London
Bunday
Ateailand
Indo-China
Bangkok
Natal
Soy Natin
Demand For Africa Bases In North West Africa
The British cabinet postponed a crucial meeting for 24 hours as leaders try to craft policy to satisfy German demands. Officials hint France may be forced to base operations in North and West Africa to aid a planned rebellion to seize control. The aim is to establish a German stronghold in Africa to threaten Egypt and potentially attack the United States via a Panama route.
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London
Ichy
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France
Africa
Egypt
Panama Canal
Ygey Bourne
Holt
cuveDere
Positi
Buture Mans
Dieunien
Feders
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Tan Ithe Pacife
Fedsal
West
Arica
United States
Lead contract renewal extends H.A.S. lead sale to Britain
LEAD CONTRACT IR D Yates says the sale of a major portion of H.A.S. lead to the British Government has been renewed for 12 months from August 31, 1941, at 9 percent of original tonnage, less any domestic and export sales increases over the current year. The loadline convention suspension for the remainder of the war concerns seamen's groups.
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H.as
Personal Notes From Pirie Camp and Hospital Scenes
A mixed Pirie field reports Mr A Sample returning from Barmera to spend several days, various patients in Pirie Hospital including Cpl C. Demen and Master Douglas Anderson and Mrs. G Murray hosting visitors, with Stella Power, a Melba-linked artist, highlighted for achievements and broadcasting prominence in Australia. Local officials and visitors from Peterborough attend ARP displays as Conning surveys a private hospital in memory.
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Esmond Road
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Q. D. Anderson
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R. J. Walker
Pirie West
HL Marslood
Whyalla
G. D. Shaw
Civil Defence
Memoria
Conning
Drowned rescuer and girl youths in Torrens tragedy
In Adelaide on Saturday night Aircraftman L. E. Baldock 21 of Point Cook, son of Mr and Mrs C Baldock Bangor near Wirrabara, dived into the River Torrens to save a girl and was drowned. The girl was brought to safety.
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18 German Planes Down in RAF Action Over France
Royal Air Force fighters scored a dramatic victory yesterday destroying 18 enemy planes over France and the Engels Channel. An Australian Spitfire squadron, formed recently, shot down five Messerschmitts while fending off over 100 attackers aiding damaged RAF bombers. Pilot Officer Truscott and Sgt Gazzard each claimed a kill, with Pilot Officers Lewis and Thorold Sims sharing another. Flight-Lieut. B Finucane, an Irish pilot, destroyed ten enemy aircraft.
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Truscott
Melbourne
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Lewis
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B. Finucane
Vichy Silent on Alliance With Germany Against Russia
The Vichy Government appears close to signing an offensive and defensive pact with Germany aimed at Russia. The agreement would enable French troops to assist in overrunning Russia, while Germany would facilitate release of several classes of French prisoners of war. Details remain uncertain as the document circulates.
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Ships to Carry More Cargo Makes Sea Trade Reshuffle
Shipping markets signal higher cargo tonnage as loadline rules face delay. Officials in London announce suspension of certain conventions easing vessel capacity while carriers plan adjusted routes and fleet utilization amid shifting international trade norms.
Pirie ARP Workers Display Training Realism
About 200 ARP workers in Pirie staged a Memorial Oval demonstration showing civilian defense readiness. Air force bombers, Bren gun carriers, and electrically controlled bombs created realism while Lieut-Col G D Shaw praised the participants and coordinators for their planning and execution. Electricians and carpenters from Broken Hill Associated Smelters aided the setup.
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Pirie
Memorial Oval
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ARP
War time safety drill outlines makeshift shelters and drills
A detailed account describes an urban air raid drill using improvised shelters, wardens posts, and casualty stations. It notes a mock attack with detonators and gelignite, the crowd’s reaction, and the roles of police, fire crews, and volunteers led by Capt. Dey and local officials.
Whyalla youths face charges in string of robberies
A group of seven youths pleaded guilty to multiple shopbreaking offenses in Whyalla and were committed for sentence at Whyalla Police Court. Tiny will appear at Port Augusta Licencing Court sittings. One lad was charged with receiving stolen property and released on bond. The robberies involved items valued at various sums including goods from Sharples Printers and Preston's warehouse. The loot was hidden in caravans, under bushes, and on the beach.
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Whyalla
Tiny
Port Augusta
Australian unions seek nominees for New York conference
Trades and Labor Council in Melbourne invites Australasian Council of Trade Unions to select Australian workers for the Iter national Labor Organisation Conference in New York starting October 2. State labor councils are asked by telegram to nominate a ballot winner to represent Australia. meanwhile a list of visitors to Pirie includes Mr and Mrs Alan Goldfinch and others.
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Iternational Labor Organisation
New York
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