Australia’s War Readiness Tactics and Ship Armament Plans
Australia positions to become a key supplier of war matériel to Britain and allied navies. Plans include fortifying coastal batteries at Newcastle and Sydney with 9.2 inch guns, modernization of gunnery, procurement of new submarines and anti ship missiles, and expanding the Army transport services. The militia numbers rise to 1300 from 8500, and the Royal Australian Air Force will receive around 18 new fighter and bomber aircraft as part of a broader defense build-up.
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Australia
Antenes
Dvat
Bnet
Everla
Wombat
Lustrada
Canberra
Abe
Lion
Kuz
Wess
Mt 14
Newcasile
Sydney
Britain
Royal Australian Air Force
Death by own action on Harbor Bridge case details
The City Coroner reported death by own action in the case of Eric Clements aged 19 from Gundagal. Witness James Murphy, a laborer, said Clements came to Sydney from Gundagal with him and shortly after arrived in the harbor area where he died. Murphy recalled Clements had handed him £7 before a talkie showing earlier that day.
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Farinton
Weilnenday
Eric Clements
Sydney
Gundagal
Harbor Bridge
James Murphy
Gundarut
Clements
World matches struck by Italian company 200000
An Italian factory reports a production surge as 200000 matches are struck daily and shipped worldwide, signaling strong demand for basic household goods amid evolving markets.
Regret Note From Sydney Judge Over Assault Case
Judge Curlewis expressed regret over the incident discussed at Sydney Quarter 3 sittings on Wednesday. Larry Sinnley Chariton, 19, was convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and sentenced to 18 months in prison. He may apply for release after paying 50 pounds compensation. Crown says Chariton unprovoked attacked Cecil Roy Walters, 14, of Campalo, breaking his nose.
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Ducer Curlewis
Sydney
Riljak
Larry Sinley Chailton
Fighto
Chariton
Cecil Roy Walters
Campalo
Oldmeadow Seeks Divorce Over Love for Golf Champion
In Hobart Divorce Court John Henry Oldmeadow sought a divorce from his wife alleging misconduct with Len Nettlefold the amateur golf champion. The respondent said his wife admitted she was deeply in love with Nettlefold and would have married him but for being practically forced into marriage by her parents.
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Hobart
John Henry Oldmeadow
Len Nettlefold
Nettlefold
Productive Jersey Richmond Aurora at Hawkesbury College Study
A departmental Jersey named Richmond Aurora produced over 100 lb of commercial porter equivalents in a 12 month test at Hawkesbury College. The animal yielded 15,000 lb milk, 308,081 lb butter fat with a 6.0 percent test. Diet relied on silage and chaff with concentrates. native pastures were poor in late summer and autumn.
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Richmond Aurora
Hawkesbury College
Jwst
L&i
Richmond Aurori
College
Startling Dublin Report On Insurgent Movements
A Dublin desk reports startling developments as insurgent armies advance toward their position. The correspondent notes rapid troop movements and heightened tensions across key routes.
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Dublin
Ays
Ponta
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