National Manpower Register to Be Compulsory Legislation
A government plan to introduce urgent legislation creating a national manpower register aims to cover workers aged 48 to 64 and apprentices. The register will not compel classifying individuals but will enable decentralized local bodies to allocate manpower during national emergencies through special training. Trade union leaders say compulsory national register would be a first step toward conscription, with similar views from Labor Party officials.
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J. King
Sydary Trades
Libor Council
Australasian Council of ‘Trade Unions
Planes to be manufactured in Sydney and Melbourne centers
Central factories in Sydney and Melbourne will be the main sites for Wieplines production in Australia. The factories will be fed by units from other states. Coordination is expected to be completed by mid year, with actual production not anticipated for at least two years. Decisions were announced by the Federal Cabinet. Prime Minister J A Lyons explained Sydney will receive material from New South Wales and Queensland workshops, while Melbourne will draw from Victorian and South Australian facilities.
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Canberra
Sydney
Melbourne
Australia
Unite
South Australiss
German Troops Near Polish Frontier and Allied Debates
Berlin reports troop movements toward the Polish frontier as Europe fears a two front war. Defence measures tighten in Poland as roads fill with German mechanized units. Britain debates deterrence and commitments in Eastern Europe while Chamberlain plans further statements and a parliamentary debate after consultations with Poland and Romania.
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London
Berlin
Poland
Europe
Fronera
National Insurance Reform Sparks Canberra Division
In Canberra a substitute national insurance plan faces opposition from the United Australia Party and Country Party factions. Melbourne discussions reveal doubts about the scheme’s reach and its impact on rural and city workers, with concerns over restrictions and regional exclusions.
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Canberra
Melbourne
United Australia Party
Fon
Tina
Finand
Cauntey Pary
New Catholic Bishop Welcomed at Pirie Town Hall
Dr McCabe, newly enthroned Bishop of Port Auguste, received a warm civic welcome from Mayor Threadgold at Pirie town hall. Archbishop Simmonds of Hobart and local clergy attended, lauding youth guidance and diocesan expansion as the community pledges support and unity.
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Uiding
W. H. Theendgokl
T. McCabe
Mishop
Port Auguste
Harpest
Isis
Simmonds
Hobart
N. Z. Gulray
Lonergan
McCabe
McCabe Sarured
Fanei
Pirie
Threadgold
Geois
Firle
Dr. O'Reilly
Archbishop Simmonds
Peterborough
G. Dey
A. Ryan
G. W. Scholefield
St. Paul's Church of England
F. S. Dod
Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ Imperial League
Dr McCabe’s elevation welcomed by Pirie figures
In Pirie the speech touched Catholic and Protestant ties as Dr McCabe’s regime was praised. Clergy like Archbishop Simmonds, Mr Threadgold, and others highlighted youth, industry, and faith, while local attendees hoped for prosperity and lasting memories of the town.
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Sid Cly
Pirie
Dey
McCabe
Ryan
Scholefield
McCade
Franco. Battisteses
Il Jin
Uliana
Nal
Royal Exchange Hotel
Bishop McCabe Visits Local Catholic Schools
After a town hall ceremony Bishop McCabe and Monsignor Clune visited St. Mark's St. John's and St. Anthony's schools. He spoke in several classrooms and granted a holiday in each school. He was introduced to the Sisters of the Good Samaritan and praised the order.
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McCabe
Mons
Clune
Pes Coffey
Hayes
St. ‘Mark’s
St. John's
St. Anthony's
Sisters of the Good Samaritan
Peterborough
Straightforward government echoes at Melbourne party conference
At the Literal and Country Party conference in Melbourne Mr. T Paterson urged straight forward governance and inter party cooperation to back Defence. Minister J McEwen received an ovation as he urged simple honest management. The new party seeks interstate cooperation for a stable government to support defence preparations and national security.
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Melbourne
T. Paterson
MLFLR
J. McEwen
Interior
Wal, Feck
McEwen
Thes
Australia
Holt
Thermometer Readings Show Warm Day Yesterday
Yesterday's maximum reached 93 degrees with a low of 62 at 630 am. The 24 hour period ended with mild heat and a cooler morning, reflecting typical late summer patterns.
Boy Dies After Fall in Gas Shaft at Raywood
Melbourne report says 12 year old Hugh Riley fell 40 feet into two disused Raywood Gas shafts. Rescue teams could not descend until a gas mask from Bendigo Fire Brigade arrived hours later, and he died at the scene.
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Melbourne
Weieslas
Hugh Riley
Raywood
Bendigo Fire Brigade
Captain Franson resumes duty after long illness
Captain J Franson master of the tu Uraidla resumes duty after a fortnight's sick leave. He had not missed a day for over 20 years prior to his illness, with a prior spell in 1918 at Parie. Miss M J Philps notified as head teacher at Telowie Creek School after a brief visit. Mr F C Dinnis of Sharples Printers Adelaide office visiting Pirie, returning to the city tonight.
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J. Franson
Tu Uraidla
Franson
Parie
M. J. Philps
Telowie Creek School
F.C. Dinnis
Adelaide
Sharples Printers Ltd
Pirie
City
Duty Not Done Says Victorian Country Party at Bendigo
The Victorian Country Party conference in Bendigo condemned the Lyons Government for hostility to producers at the Loan Council and in the National Insurance Act. It urged duty free access for equipment to develop oilfields and power projects, and called for a marketing scheme and mortgage loan to spur production.
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Melbourne
US Country Party
Bendigo
Lyons
Loan Council
National Insurance Act
Australia
Stille
Gippsland
Con
Earth Tremors Persist at Motpena Station in Adelaide
Earth tremors continue at Motpena Station near Paradiing with 41 shocks reported in a single afternoon. Tremors struck the homestead at 4 am and 9:30 pm, with the most severe comparable to the initial Sunday event, but no further damage noted to the Homestead.
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Adelaide
Motpena Station
Mear Paradiiing
Wheat market and policy shifts in Adelaide reports
Amid steady to firm local demand, new and old crop wheat prices were quoted at 1/10 and 1/8 bushel respectively as farmers adjust policies. A record five cargoes including Australian and American shipments were reportedly sold, with oil markets reacting to improved demand and political tensions influencing prices.
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Adelaide
Shinghai
Chicago
Anerson
Gail
Kinsnes
Winnipes
Liverpool
London Metal Market Leads With Mixed Data and Rates
Market notes show lead and silver in London trading with varied futures. Spot and forward prices drift as analysts scan three month and one month quotes amid shifting premiums and open-market changes.
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Adelaide
London
Uvetat
Speier
Iron Prince Runs Aground Near No 6 Beacon
The collier Iron Prince carrying 9 000 tons of coal and 400 tons of general cargo ran aground on a mudbank near No 6 beacon while moving up the channel to Pirie. No serious damage was reported though efforts to free her were underway with tug assistance and a weather-affected plan to refloat tonight.
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Iron Prince
Pirie
Witl
Newecastle
Toraine
Anchorage
Ehun- Til
Ehegeon
Wien
Puddy
Pike
Adelide Steam Tus Company
Jurk
J. Frowson
Pollice
Veswel
Prince
Cleansing public life a church and state plea
A speech by Moderator General John Mackenzie of the Presbyterian Church of Australia urges Christians to unite to cleanse public life and apply Christian principles in government and education. He criticizes secular education as an apology and calls for stronger religious instruction across South Australia. The visit includes tours to Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Whyalla, and Whyalla towns.
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Orch
John Mackenaie
Mudepalor
Presbylsian Chine of
Australia
Adelaide
St. Andrew's
Ne. Mackenzie
Stiles
Queensland
South Australia
Christ
Markenale
Te Aid
Diaipwin
Brotherhood of Religiony Education
Ue Board of Education
Ve Ehiet
Hur M
Bron Uytorian ” Fellowship of Australia
Mudertter
Trivehal
Neental
Tvarl
Cendral
Sundarda
Pirie
Port Augusta
Whyalla
Ton Kun
Melbourne
Increase of Forces New Unit For This State
Canberra reports by Minister of Defence G Street that following recommendations from Lieut General Sauires and the Military, two militia battalions, two light horse machine gun regiments, two meld artillery battalters, and a veterinary unit will be added to the Australian Army. An anti aircraft unit will support the militia unit. Machine guns signallers and a company of heavy machine guns and mortars will be raised in South Australia forming part of the Weld troops of the fourth military district.
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Canberra
G. Street
Sauires
South Australia
Fourth Military Districk
Bathing Beauty Contest Closes Season at Town Hall Dance
BH A S swimmers wind up season with three Town Hall dances to celebrate four successful seasons. Miss Aglia Varsamis led with £24 total, £14 ahead of runner up Miss Alma Farley who earned £10 14. Mavis McManus took third with £9 16 11, fourth went to Mine Mural Wiskar with £29. McManus won a special parade prize. Music by Rosebery Moana Swing. judge Mrs W A Burgoyne. mayoress Mrs Threadgald presented prizes.
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Aglia Varsamis
Alma Farley
Mavis McManus
Mine Mural Wiskar
Im Rosebery
Reg. Cocks
R.A. Burgoyne
W. H. Threadgald
Lab
Advice of Military Experts Declares Confidence in Government
Melbourne reports that government leaders faced calls to disclose full expert military advice to restore public confidence. A former minister urged clear measures to cope with dangers undermining trust in official handling.
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Melbourne
Custouts
Goyer
Forsey Dies From Gunshot Wound In Personal Safety Case
Charles John Forsey died at St Vincent's Hospital after a gunshot wound considered related to personal safety. His wife, reportedly living with Ber Wuni, was shot dead earlier, leaving three children. The incident involved a ship setting and the collapsed safety context surrounding the wound.
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Melbourne
Charles John Porsey
Hake F Collingwowl
St. Vincent's Hospital
Forsey
Ber Wuni
Mollizon Fined in France for Unlicensed Venture
In Monireuil-sur-Mer Mollizon pleaded not guilty to flying an unlicensed air line. Found guilty on all three charges while under the influence. Fined 43 francs and 3 subunits. Threadgold and Mrs Threadgold attended awards.
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Paris
Wedoeeday
Monireuil-sur-Mer
Mollinon
Enn Wf
Miyd
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