Hopes of averting coal strike fade in Sydney talks
Hopes for a conference to avert the threatened coal strike fade as unions reject the terms outlined by colliery proprietors after a meeting. Proponents demand uniform conditions while owners insist on respecting awards and refuse talks on hours and wage adjustments already ruled by the Arbitration Court. The dispute risks delaying Australia's war effort if no settlement is reached.
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Sydney
W. M. Hughes
Australia
Germany
AWU Decision Denies Aid to Coal Miners in Strike Event
In Coolangatta, the AWU Convention rejected financial assistance to coal miners facing a strike. The measure was defeated by a large majority despite unions offering a three month repayment guarantee. The vote reflected arbitration over direct action and no official statement was issued. Brisban e reports normal Queensland operations with overtime only on Saturday and miners to voice views at upcoming meetings after March.
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Coolangatta
Aw.u
Hwan
Ng Speeh Pre Oa
AWU
Brisbane
Queensland
Australia may build ships for Royal Navy says minister
Melbourne Thursday Mr Street the Army Minister announced Admiralty inquiries into Australia constructing local defence vessels for the Royal Navy This would align with Prime Minister’s statement that Australia would support Britain if required Existing vessels built for the Australian Navy show the quality of Australian workmanship and supervision If naval threats grow in the Indian and Pacific Oceans Australia may need many small craft for local defence mine sweeping and anti submarine work
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Melbourne
Mr. Street
Admiralty
Australia
Royal Navy
Britain
Street
Indian
Pacific
Wireless for Flying Doctor's Plane
In Brisbane a plan to equip the Flying Doctor plane with wireless was approved. Tasman Empire Airways offered to install the set and the Queensland section of the Australian Aerial Medical Services accepted the proposal at a committee meeting. The announcement also noted additional details on arrangements and personnel.
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Brisbane
Qantas Empire Airways
Queensland
Australian Aerial Medical Services
Ob & Cornei
Tt War
Ted Nou Heine
Menzies Defends Cabinet Meeting Location Amid Gibe
Sydney report notes CP Leader Cameron feigned inquiry into why Economic Cabinet met in Amalgamated Wiselom offices rather than a Cabinet room. Prime Minister Menzies retorts the issue trivial, saying air conditioned space offered by a major shareholder company was preferable to a bank room.
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Sydney
Economic Cabinet
Amalgamated Wiselom
Commonwealth Bank
A. G. Cameron
C.P
Cameron
Menzies
Ernest Fisk
A.W.A
Bank
Avai
Allied Moves in Near East Stir Italian Concerns
Rome reports rising Italian worry over Allied forces in the Near East and the possible use of Anzacs to pressure Germany and Russia. The Supreme Defence Council discusses Italy’s position amid projected Eastern front possibilities while Moscow radio denounces Italian and Turkish aims in the Balkans.
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Near East
Ansacs
Associated Pres
Rome
Supreme Defence Council
Italy
Rumania
Middle East
Balkans
Moscow Radio
Turkey
Time Bomb Strikes Birmingham Shoe Store
A clock bomb exploded in a Birmingham shoe store at midnight injuring a man who was taken to hospital. Police cordoned the area and questioned pedestrians and motorists as investigators suspect the LILA. Another bomb bombed Aston suburb with three unexploded devices found nearby.
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London
Lme
Birmingham
Aston
Fatal Shooting Inquest Details Dawson Death
Robert Thornley testified at the Dawson inquest about February 3 when William John Dawson aged 16 was shot in Gairing. Thornley said he did not see guards and heard a sentry demand halt twice after Dawson asked to be taken to an ambulance. The hearing adjourned to Wednesday.
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Gairing
Robert George Thornley
Wiliam John Dawson
Thornley
Dawson
George
Massive fires threaten Victoria timber and huts in floods of smoke
A fire north of Tanji Brea destroyed twenty huts a motor car two motorcycles and 200000 ft of sawn timber after a log burst into flames. The Fernvale road was blocked by blazing logs as 600 men fought a foothills blaze near Tallangatta. The Gandy Creek township was threatened and northeast Victoria was engulfed in thick smoke.
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Melbourne
Tanji Brea
Fernvale
Gandy Creek
Tallangatta
Victoria
Wet or Dry Canteens Debate Shifts in Cabinet
Sydney reports the Federal Cabinet may reopen soon as padres at New South Wales military camps back wet canteens. The Ministry had previously ordered dry canteens, but the padres’ support challenges that stance and signals a shift in policy.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Jorane
Ds Me Dow
M. Hughes
Australians' Palestine training begins near New Australia
Report from Jerusalem describes early morning drill calls and marching as Australian forces encamp in Palestine’s civil district soon to be named New Australia. The British commander praises Second ALF and notes keen, fit troops. visitors observe mix of humor and discipline amid camp life.
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London
Jerusalem
Bagic
Palestine
Australia
Anthony Eden
Compulsory motor third party insurance cuts start March
Brisbane reports cheaper compulsory third party motor insurance from March 1 with a sixpence annual saving for ordinary motorists. A graduated no claim bonus will rise to 30 percent in three years. Farmers rates drop to two shillings, trucks and utilities fall to two shillings, and motorcycle premiums decrease to two shillings. No claim bonuses for one, two, and three years increase to 20, 25 and 30 percent respectively.
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Brisbane
Amphibian On Fire Airmen Escape in Sea
Melbourne reports a lucky rescue as an amphibian aircraft crashed 12 miles off Point Cook. Equadron Leader D. Connelly and Pilot Officer Thompson escaped flames, swam for 20 minutes, and were saved by a lifeboat from the Weerona. the amphibian disappeared as the boat arrived. The Weerona carried 1400 naval and family passengers on its annual trip.
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Melbourne
D. Connelly
Thompson
Point Cook
Grey
Weerona
Sen
Thiermracuee
Fight the better and stay away from France
The passage describes a reluctance to go to France and preference for direct combat. It notes Anthony Eden arriving by RAF plane from Cairo and being met by the Commander-in-Chief of the British Forces with introductions to English and Australian officers, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
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France
Jerusalem
Anthony Eden
Cairo
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