Labour Party Rejects National Register Boycott Plan
The Australian Labour Party executive rejected unions plan for a national register boycott. It urged fight on constitutional methods and endorsed resources based on equality of sacrifice. Unions urged to back Federal Labour push to repeal recent parliamentary legislation. Mass meetings planned July 17 to promote boycott stance.
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Sydney
Australian Labour Party
National Register
Australia
A.C.T.U
Trades Hall
Union Sestlers
German Protest Over Nazi Spy Film Exhibition
The German Consulate protests to the Australian government against screening Confessions of a Nazi Spy in Australia after the Trade and Customs Minister Mr J N Lawson confirms the decision not to ban the film was upheld following review. He notes three protests in London from private individuals including two Germans. film shown in US Canada and reportedly South Africa with earlier New Zealand protest. Prime Minister Mr Menzies in Brisbane declined to comment.
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Sydney
Australia
United States
Canada
Tunderstand
South Africa
New Zealand
Mengies
Brisbane
Pastoral Budget Discussed at Goldsbrough Moor Meeting
Melbourne witness Mr K M Niall, chairman of Goldsbrough Mort Co Ltd, warned that recent credit expansion did not ease pastoral costs and that the wool price was 374 percent below prior values. He urged policy continuation to restore cost income balance for a healthy industry.
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Melbourne
K. M. Niall
Goldsbrough Afort Co., Ltd
Nial
Iceland
Niall
Anti-Labour Forces Move Towards Fusion
Brisbane report notes an imminent fusion of anti-Labour forces following Central Council of One Country Party deliberations with UAP honorary secretary J Fletcher. Delegates discuss unity strategy and warn the Country Party must retain its strength in any agreement, while new organizing work is planned in Dalby Carnarvon Warwick. An eight page Country Party Bulletin will be issued to financial members ahead of the annual conference opening, possibly by a Federal Country Party member.
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Brisbane
Centtral Council
One Country Party
U.A.P
J. Fletcher
Fletcher
ULAP
Lemed
Country Party
Northern Country Party
J. 3. McDonald
Dalby
Carnarvon
Warwick
Labour
Ain Financial
Federal Country Party
Ten Dead in Delhi Express Smash Near Moradabad
Ten people were killed and 21 injured when the Delhi express to Darhadun derailed near Moradabad after a culvert subsidence. Three coaches were wrecked in the incident reported from Calcutta on Wednesday.
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Calcutta
Delhi
Dahradun
Moradabad
Negotiations Reported To End Tientsin Blockade In Tokio
Tokyo reports confirm talks aimed at ending the Tientsin blockade are under way. British Consul Major Herbert travels from Tientsin to Tokio aboard the fastest ship. Japanese authorities suspend foreign ship entry at Swatow to maintain peace, while Foochow British evacuation debates unfold. Lieutenant General Homma says restrictions persist until Britain ends the dispute.
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London
Tokio
Ohject
Tientsin
Major Herbert
Flest
Swatow
Homma
Great Britain
Dalby P.O. Building Cracking Up
Large cracks have appeared in the Dalby Post Office building walls. The clock tower shows an 11 inch lean while interior walls also split. A Commonwealth Public Works Department inspector has examined the faults.
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Dalby
Commonwealth Public Works Department
Britain Faces Japanese Moves as Tientsin Tensions Rise
The Times notes Japan may occupy Foochow and Wenchow breaking the Nine Power Treaty and warns of a possible economic pressure response. Chamberlain reports no new details from Hong Kong and awaits further word on Tientsin. The Soviet envoy in Tokyo, M Shittamin, has been recalled.
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London
Times In
Foochow
Wenchow
Genera Homma
Tientsin
Chamberlain
Japan
Mmnsters
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Tisntsin
Hong Fong
Maral
Woochaw
Mr. Chamberlain
Bir Rover
Craigie
Anita
Hand It Over Woman Robbery Tale of Violence
Mrs Gladys Winterbottom of William Street Man Company reports a violent robbery in her home. A man who claimed hunger grabbed her and demanded money after a brief struggle. He searched drawers, fled toward the back door, threatening violence if she alerted police.
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Bydney
Gladys Winterbottom
William-street
Manco
Mother of seven given 12 months for Lewisham housebreaking
Vera Chappelow a 32 year old mother of seven was sentenced by Judge Markell to 12 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to housebreaking at Lewisham. She lived at Leichhardt with her husband and children ages 12 to 19 months and had previous bonds for good behavior including a ban on betting on horses and dogs.
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Sydney
Vera Chappelow
Markell I
Chappelow
Lewisham
Mair
Childern
Leichhardt
Tram and Train Collision in Newstead Causes Narrow Escape
In Brisbane on Wednesday tramway motorman Ernest McGuire of Newstead escaped serious injury when a tram collided with a special goods train at a level crossing on Break fast Creek Road Newstead. The tram and a railway van remained locked together for about half an hour before the tram could be freed. The second outward bound Clayfield line tram, empty, struck two wagons and a van from Roma Street to Bulimba, wrecking the cabin and twisting the frame of the tram.
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Brisbane
Ernest McGuire
Newstead
Breakfast Creek Road
Clayfield
Roma Street
Bulimia
Six Planes Destroyed in Brisbane Hangar Fire
Six aircraft believed destroyed when fire gutted No 2 hangar of Qamsag Airways at Archerfield aerodrome early today. Fire discovered at 11 45, spreading rapidly, staff fought flames but could not save the machines inside. Ground crews and city fire engines arrived but the damage was done. The destroyed planes included two Taylor Cubs, a Klemm, a Leopard Moth, and two Gypsy Moths.
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Brisbane
Qamsag Airways
Archerfield Aerodrome
Queensland Air University
H. B. Bonney
White
Air Raid Precautions enrolls men over 45 in Queensland
The State Government after advice from the Air Raids Precautions Committee decides to enrol men over 45 for voluntary service in national emergencies. Volunteers will serve under the Commissioner of Police in care and protection of citizens and property, not ordinary police duties. Enrolment forms available at police stations in Brisbane and listed districts.
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Brisbane
Air Raids Precautions Committee
Cooktown
Innisfall
Mackay
Bundaberg
Ipswich
Moss Townsville
Man
Rockhampton
Maryborough
Toowoomba
Calina
Bowen
Gladstone
Gympie
Commissioner of Police
Woman wounded as husband arrested for attempted murder
Emma Louisa Roberta, 26, hotel worker, was shot in arm chest and back in Gin Gin. She was taken to Bundaberg hospital in serious condition. Gordon Malcom Roberts, 33, was later arrested on a charge of unlawfully attempting to kill. The couple had been living apart and their three year old daughter was with the wife's parents. Roberts had arrived from Brisbane and took the child to Gin Gin hoping to win back his wife, who refused.
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Emma Louisa Roberta
Bundaberg
Gordon Malcom Roberts
Roberts
Brisbane
Gin Gin
Protestant Labour Split in Party Ranks
In Brisbane on Wednesday a split split occurred as G S Webb and D W Given resigned as leaders and officials and announced a new Protestant Party. G A Morris MLLA and other members said the Protestant Labour Party would continue and a meeting would decide the new party provisions and officials.
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Brisbane
Protestant Labour Party
G. 5. Webb
D. W. Given
Protestant Party
G. A. Morris
MLLA
Webb
Labour Party
Lift
Hae Fes
A W U Elections Brisbane Oppose State Officers
The Australian Workers' Union Queensland branch election shows President W Hay facing opposition from F C Broad for southern district secretary. Opponents include D Brophy Gympie organiser and P J Walsh Brisbane miner for the role of district secretary. J Lane Innisfail nominates against Fallon for state secretary.
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Brisbane
Australian Workers’ Union
W. Hay
Stau
C. G. Fullong
Queensland
A-W.u
Hay
F. C. Broad
D. Brophy
Gympie
P. J Walsh
J. Lane
Innisfail
Fallon
Blate
German Tenders Rejected by Durban Board
The Tenders Board in Durban rejected 14 German tenders for cable supply, despite them being lowest, in favor of British bids that were up to 50 percent higher in some cases.
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Durban
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