US Plans Release of Merchant Ships to Britain
A 1933 report notes the United States intends releasing merchant ships to Britain amid wartime needs. Officials discuss financing options and potential loans, with debates over gold reserves, securities sales, and the impact on Treasury funds and national credit. Conference attendees include banking and maritime figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warlington
United States
Britain
Lala
Tie
Sever Wonalduratin
Uxsy
Bay Raney Mocemanan
Bummer Wesley Some
George Musshadll
Merber
Bustain
Yoruk
Mw Fois
Weawentey
Seneme
Ue National Industrial Conference Board
Sala
Carmen
Unites Siates
Eccles
Cyclonic Storms Hit Country Areas and Towns
Severe cyclonic storms swept country centres causing extensive damage. Shops, dwellings and unroofed buildings suffered as winds toppled trees and snapped wires. Rainfall reached up to five inches in places, floodwaters and smashed crops reported near Kingaroy and Gatton with storms continuing across central highlands and southwest divisions.
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Kingaroy
Briabane
Counex
Patel
Abeyortconster
Bia
Micoloa
Abrainuten
Upper
Radange
Gatton
Toowsombe
Deficit and revenue figures in early period report
Deficit totals reach 845939 with November ending period losses. Taxation receipts fall to 41.0871608 with expenditures rising to 7.168.40. Development revenue appears as a principal source at 490.210 against prior totals, while railway spending hits 974947 and overall receipts trailing behind earlier figures.
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Ribbant
Sabina
Nazi Raids Hit London and The Midlands
A wartime dispatch describes Luftwaffe raids over London and the Midlands with fires reported and evacuations underway. Planes dropped near Bow and other areas, causing scattered damage and alarms as authorities responded to the nighttime assault.
Bombs Hit London Convent as Attacks Widen
Reports say a high explosive bomb struck a convent in London while incendiaries damaged adjoining districts. Casualties include several seriously injured and at least three rescued from debris as ARP workers battled fires through the night. The raids also targeted Bristol and East Anglia with numerous bombs and widespread destruction.
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London
Billa
ARS
Boris Abo
Terge
Bristol
Berlin
Tia de Lutkwaffer
Brintol
Tumday
West England
Zirato
Shires
Anther
London Howe
Air Battles Highlight German Invasion Plan, Observer Says
New York dispatch reports an official observer describing Chaney's win as pivotal while outlining a three phase German air campaign starting August 1. He notes heavy bomber waves targeting shipping and aerodromes, with a decisive outcome by early October and a general belief in Allied victory despite immense German losses.
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New York
Chaney
Rasnital
Waterton
Chasey
Mirail
Sparitur Park
BAAN
Vhaney
Budget Debate in Canberra Sparks Tax Burden Clash
The Budget debate resumed as Mr Donelan urged easing the tax burden on lower paid workers and more government support for Queensland wartime needs. Mr Francis pressed for a national government, arguing the current budget must empower victory, while others warned of potential democratic and wartime strain if Parliament stalls.
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Francis
Canberra
Donelan
GriMith
Quiensland
South Australia
AG. Cameron
Conclan
J. Francis
Epic feat by RAF pilots halts convoy in Balkan sky
In a dramatic engagement over Albania and Lake Ohrid the RAF Junkers and Greek escorts attacked a German led convoy aiming for Korea like operations. Despite bad weather and heavy anti aircraft, a bomber crew dived through cloud and hit the column, destroying vehicles and killing several troops. The action disrupted the Axis advance and reported air losses on the Allied side were mitigated by maneuver and skill.
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Fellowes
Paul
RAB
Korea
Curitor Axiuus
Avine Warners
Allain
Talians
Tmsea
Aeh
Tng
Ine
Bam
Lake Ohridsko
Jorria
Abe
Sone Oink
Eorex
Waval
London
Alr Mujessy
Venteray
Yalonus
Albena
Airesion
al Boimin
Bobby
Bamnes
Cruiser Hobart Crew Role in Somaliland Evacuation
The article details the Hobart and crew actions during the Somaliland evacuation. It notes the ship’s bombardment, destruction of positions, and advances by enemy forces, with crew members cited for bravery and two prisoners of war among the observers.
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Hobart
Une
Price Fixing Debate Sparks House Exchange in Canberra
Members heckled Minister Tar Customs Mr EJ Harris as they defended the price fixing scheme. Mr Harrison said the government scheme aimed at stabilizing profits, not penalizing pre war gains. The Prices Commission reportedly failed to curb wartime price rises, with inflation modest in year one.
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Australia
Burnard
Tabour
Abbott Sale
Ravenlertia
Canberra
EJ. Harris
House of Representatives
Harrison
Prices Commission
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