Aliens Employed On Works At Air Depots Still a Live Political Question
In Canberra the Commonwealth Party lines show a split over alien workers at air depots. A special meeting is planned to decide whether party members will pledge loyalty to a ballot backed by the People’s party, with Sir Earle Page as leader and Mr. McEwen noted as a possible outcome.
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Canberra
Counity Party Lesstership Mill
Utepu
Earle Page
Collin
Palm
McEwen
New Basic Wage Effective Monday Next
TheMinister for Kabewr and Industry Mr A Foles announced a new basic wage to take effect Monday. He stated the change aligns with the required framework and will be implemented to conform with the interim measure.
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Dribane
Mentay
Kabewr and
3. A. Foles
Mander
Nightmare Ride Ends in Narrow Escape Near Uneme
George Gordon, a Seliford resident, survived a harrowing crash while working at All's Greek on Friday. A fall left him trapped by uneven ground for about two days before he crawled a quarter mile to safety. He endured severe injuries but walked with difficulty toward a distant settlement after an arduous trek through mountainous terrain.
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Gordon
Seliford
All's Greek
Createil
Abandoned by Seamen Register Boycott
Melbourne reports indicate a seamen’s union boycott affecting national registry and employer policy. Union leaders pledge solidarity measures as industrial actions loom, with conference delegates debating next steps and potential coordinated actions across ports and unions.
Man Murdered in Paddock Fire Near Duckbury
Melbourne reports charred remains found in a paddock near Duckbury two miles away. Detectives suspect the body is Darien Warnes, missing since 1964, with Mrs Barnes and family unaware of his disappearance. Evidence points to arson and concealment, with the body found among ashes resembling Barnes’s missing man. Detectives search for motive and confirm identification.
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Melbourne
Duckbury
Warnes
Darien
Barnes
Drregniy
Een
Uneir Fathier
Mra. Barnes
Jef
Mdalgat
Ameliedy Deri
Absence and Anecdotes At Australian Ceremony
A garbled account recounts Renator Foll’s remarks at a ceremony where Mr Hughes is mentioned with irony and admiration. The text notes Hughes’s claimed immortality in public life, suggesting his life spans Australia’s recent history and that his story would fill forty years.
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Msr
Meniles
Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Australia
Warship Searchlight Incident Lingering Aftermath
A naval court of inquiry examined a wrecked vessel and a searchlight breach. Proceedings revealed confusion and fear among crew as authorities investigate possible sabotage or structural failure aboard the ship. The inquiry continues to determine fault and responsibility.
Engaged By Sub- Contractors At Pt. Cook And Laverton
Melbourne report notes foreigners were employed by sub contractors at Point Cook and Laverton works sites since January. Officials say contractor use rose to meet completion goals while authorities deny broader control, with Air Board and Works branches citing limited authority over personnel.
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Pt. Cook and Laverton
Melbourne
Penn
Dock
Laverton
Bart Bean
Clestar
Commonwrealth Works
Victoria
W Cole
Mt Point Book
Laverinn
Magester
Forvguers
Secretary of the Air Board
Stator Coleman
Tiple
Department of the Titerior
Weather forecasting discussion at Sydney hearing
A Sydney committee heard testimony on the weather forecasting system led by Mr Inigo Jones of Crohainhurst. Dr W B Rimmer and Dr E Loewe supported evaluating forecasts impacts for farmers. The Primary Producers Union backed Jones, urging continued observations to aid planning. the Farmers and Settlers Association said long range forecasting would greatly help agriculture.
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Sydney
Skiven
Tnizo Jones
Crohainhurst
W. B. Rimmer
Mt. Stromolo Observatory
Cantera
E Loewe
Melbourne University
Primary Producers’ Union
Mr. Jr
Jones
Ust
Counci
Shioh
Inigo Jones
Precautionary Move From Unclear Source Troupe Arrival
A vague notice describes a troupe set to arrive after an unspecified date. It mentions security and a governor general’s stance, with potential troop movements and protective measures. Names, dates, and places are garbled and partially unreadable.
Delicate Stage Expected in Commons Over Polish Issue
London dispatch from The Times reports Prime Minister Chamberlain will address the Commons to discuss Grey and Moser matters and the Tokio formula. Britain to stand with France in seeking a three‑power military understanding and resist aggression toward Poland, with emphasis on preserving North China stability amid a transitional period.
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London
Bae of Commons
Chamberlain
England
France
Moscow
Busin
Willan Seca
Gresham
Sannot
Britain
China
Poland
Third Murder Charge Preferred Against Moss Narromine District
Andrew Mace 61, labourer, faced a Narromine Dubbo Police Court charge of murder relating to the December disappearance of Bartley Mowray. A photo of Bartley linked to the case. Bartley’s body has not been located. Witnesses described sights near camps and a bicycle, plus a sum of money and a horse later noted. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
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Ind
Bartley
Positor
Boyds Ano
Moe
George Carpenter
Bart Jey
Jon Melvin
Friggilen
Chrisiita
Premier considers reshuffle with Agriculture post
Brisbane report notes F Bulcock likely to be asked to lead the Transport portfolio and a suggestion that W Forgan Smith may take central control of the Agriculture Department. The Premier aims to reduce personal absences from the Treasury and may allocate time beyond the Premier and Chief Secretary roles. The Rural Development interest and prior five year tenure as Agriculture Minister until 1929 are mentioned.
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Brisbane
Mowisy
F. Bulcock
Perifella
Wir. Forgan Smith
Saame
Central
Agriculture Department
Treaty Department
Svoda ‘Hla
Nnniou
Hee Freniier
Chiat Heorotary
Hile
Eigmt
Induateyne
Medals for Valour Awarded Across Australian Regions
Reports of medals for valour awarded by the Royal Flumans Society note Wiliam Powe, miner of Britatoun, West Australia, for heroism that saved others during a January incident. Other recipients include Stephen Prederick, a weight clerk, and several settlers from Northern Tweniteey Tiecimenis. diverse locations and names are listed amid garbled OCR.
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Melbourne
William Giarke Lyer
Royal Flumans Society
Wiliam Powe
Britatoun
West Auiralia
Mit Expvision
Iannaeya
Er Valorcus
Wistoria
South Australia
West Australia
Pasmuna
Alen
Michael Schafer
Bouih Joknalenne
Savings bank deposits hit record total in Australia
The article reports a nationwide savings bank deposit peak of 245 538 000 pounds at year end June, noting record gains and higher interest incentives. It compares the 1939 figures to the prior year, indicating deposits slightly surpassed 10 million in an annual increase.
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Australia
Hla
Sligitly
Jap Move to Cut Off Supplies to Hong Kong
London report says Japan plans to starve Hong Kong by blocking supplies, with bombings in key districts as Marching operations intensify. Tokyo dispatch notes protests at the British embassy and escalating air raids. Casualties reported include a bombing at a hospital in Moravia and damage to a Lutheran mission in Masham.
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Hong Kong
London
Prem
Ambiguous urban planning note prompts Brisbane office move
A chaotic clipped report mentions a new government parcel office for Brisbane, a remodeling of a building by Perkins' Brewery, and floods causing financial concerns. Names, places, and dates are unclear due to garbled OCR but reference to a municipal project and local commerce appear.
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A.C
Tuner Workers’ Union
Seprvm
Balding Union
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Shelbourne
Intimany
Vaesis
Renator
Naval Court ( of Inquiry
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Uese
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Japan
Russia
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Mr. Chamberlain
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Aureet
Moss
Narromine District
Mysted
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Wien
Humane Society
Sir W. Clarke
WA Miner
Bisa Maria Morel
Rennie Ney
Chongking
Window of
Hunday
Masham
Ain
New Gi
Pareely
Aribhant
Fen Jal
GTO Bbinck
Inet
Margaret-nttvet
Bill Fe
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Perkins’ Brewery
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Barnes (Warwick) Pty. Ltd
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Barnes’ (Warwick) Pty, Ltd
Warwick Jones
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