Radical thinking for a sane postwar world
A cautious call to radical thought on war causes and economic flaws. The piece argues that poverty drives conflict, that disarmament or balance of power cannot prevent war, and that universal prosperity may reduce tensions. It critiques postwar policies, notes a shift from production to destruction during the war, and urges concrete reform rather than vague moral outrage.
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League of Nations
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Denmark
Parsons
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Cemm
Global overproduction crisis and postwar finance critique
A fragmented editorial notes a surplus across industries contrary to expected shortages, blaming wartime finance and postwar maldistribution for reduced wages and shrinking consumption. It argues that excessive production and suppressed demand prolonged economic distress, with references to English debt and widespread wage restraint influencing markets and employment. An obituary and a sports misfortune are briefly mentioned.
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England
Vicars Murder and Turbulent Melbourne News
A clash at a religious event left several journalists dead or wounded, with weapons including sticks knives and revolvers. Edward Cornetine LM) was charged with the murder of Rev Harold Uacehy Cecil at St Saviour's Vicarage Fitzroy on December 12. June 22 saw a murder at the Metropolitan Gaol. The report covers related public notices, royal birthday celebrations, and ongoing police inquiries into the shooting incidents.
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Tival Sukarost
Jisme
Edward Cornetine LM
Gaal
Coburi
Harold’ Uacehy Cecil
St Saviour’s Vicarage
Fitzroy
Turaday
Edward VII
Australia
White Lodge
Richmond Park
Osford
Frans
Jae Sa
Léril Gowrie
Commonwealth of Australia
Bia
Melbourne
St Vincent’s Hospital
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Boream Royal Park
Brophy
St. Vincent Hospital
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Judie Macindoe
The Ghosts of Bayley Street Poem Requiem
A fragmentary poem titled The Ghosts of Bayley Street laments youths buried in Coolgardia Cemetery. It recalls a night when the town’s occult and bustling streets witnessed solemn memories, and youths led by gold or pride are praised for a hopeful awakening as dawn arrives. JACK SORNSEN.
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Coolgardia
Dushlands
Sehion Bayley
Theotes
Jack Sorensen
Unclear historical note on wages and public opinion
Fragmentary text discusses wealth distribution and wage theory, then mentions a deadly fireworks accident near Oporto with a woman killed and others injured. Also references Berlin regent and Nazi views on dueling and civilian weapon choices.
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Mmm
Oporto
Fight with Arabs and air clash near Nablus
A June 21 clash near Nablus saw 70 Arabs ambush a Tel Aviv bound convoy. Casualties included a Deulah sergeant Henry Sills killed and several soldiers wounded. A Royal Air Force seaplane crashed on the Normandie deck but caused little damage. Japan retaliates as the Domed Press Agency reports sanctioned grad retaliation on Australia.
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Nablus
Tel Aviv
Deulah
Henry Sills
Royal Air Force
Normandie
Japan
Hay
Australia
Drug Traffickers Executed Says Minister Report
The Chinese Minister in Paria Dr Wellington Koa told the Opin Committee at Caner that 970 per roms had bess executive Chine tampore for having trad ed in droge.
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Wellington Koa
Opin
Caner
Bess Executive Chine Tampore
Droge
Australian Workers Union Pushes Shorter Week Plan
A meeting of the executive council of the Australian Workers Union renews its campaign for a one hour week. Delegates aim to secure Prime Minister Lyons to introduce legislation aligned with Geneva Labour Convention decisions. They argue the government must proceed despite Sir Frederick Stewart's stance.
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Australian Workers’ Union
Representatiey
Lyons
Frederick Stewart
Shorter Working Week Debate Amid France Strikes
The piece notes calls for a 40 hour week amid French strikes and press notes that while some urge shorter hours, the author denies reduced hours as a cure for unemployment. It references advertisers and leading citizens in urging policy clarity and caution.
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France
Labour Policy Debate Cables Hint at Rearming Concerns
The Wellington dispatch of June 16 notes Labour Prime Minister Ghee Bien clashes with opponents over rearming and wartime economics. It cites discussions on wages, shorter workweeks, and how profits versus wages influenced postwar cycles, referencing Ford testimony on consumption and production.
First Meeting Formed Coolgardie Football Union
The Coolgardie Football Association held its first meeting at Fanshawe's Club Hotel chaired by J Boilem. Delegates from three clubs formed a new union: Union F C Stragglers F C and Civil Service United F C. Bonnie Vale B C applied and was admitted with a £5 5s entrance fee payable by month’s end.
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Fanhas
J. Boilem
Shue
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Stragglers F.C
Civil Service United F.C
Bonnie Vale B.C
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Guardian
Wimbledon Tennis First Round Results Summary
Wimbledon men’s singles first round matches reported with multiple upsets and close scores. Lund defeated Leeder in straight sets while Gl and Prenn each posted decisive wins. Several players from France Britain Australia and the United States advanced, with scores ranging from tight to blowouts.
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Lund
Leeder
Ewe
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Australia
D. Prenn
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France
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U.S.A
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J. Obi
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Jenssen
Newman Eves D.N. Teen
David
Brita
Tia Boresnit
USA
Birthday thanks from Australia and Edward RI
Edward RI expresses sincere gratitude to the Government and people of Australia for their birthday congratulations. The message thanks entities and acknowledges the kind wishes received.
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Austalia
Edward RI
Australians Welcome at Berlin Olympic Village Reception
Swastikas waved beside the Australian flag at the decorated station as the Australian team arrived in Berlin. A civic reception followed at the Town Hall where Lord Mayor Bert Lippert presented a golden key and welcomed the first complete Australian Olympic team. The Reichswehr and other officials attended Friederichstrasse station and the Olympic Village flag was raised.
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Bert Lippert
Alderson
Bertlin
Olympic Garden
Olympic Compuntes
Australams
Friederichstrasse
Reichswehr
TENDERS INVITED FOR VARIOUS ITEMS IN AUGUST 1938
Tenders are invited for separate purchase items including Oak Park Hat 45x20 feet two dressing rooms forms tables stages and a piano plus a petrol lighting system. Tenders must be marked clearly and can be obtained from the relevant office by August 1938 19.
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Oak Park
Rome
Taxpayers Association of Western Australia Ltd Records
The Taxpayers Association of W A Ltd notes over 125 000 shillings in tax refunds for its members during its 18 years of existence. Thomas R Harris ALCA serves as secretary.
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the Taxpayers' Association OF W.A. Ltd
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