Queen Speaks English and French in Ottawa Address
The Queen spoke publicly for the second time in her reign laying the foundation stone of Canada’s Supreme Court. Half the address was delivered in French for Quebecers while the rest was in English. She praised justice and unity, watched guards, and met with officials during a day of royal events in Ottawa. An evening balcony appearance caused a delay as rain fell and a large crowd waited.
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Associated Press Association
Stene
Supreme Court
Canada
Elizabeth
Empire
United States
Tolee
Gagisa Poltenges the
Britain
Icoland
Quebec
England
Westminster
Supreme Court of Justice
Scotland
Governor-General
Parliament Building
Parliament Hill
Hull
Governor‘General
Lour
Chateau Laurier
Connaught Square
Baby Born in Boat House Near Dow's Lake Ottawa
A special AP report says Margaret Rose Paguette Tiba, likely the youngest to meet royalty, was born in a boat house as a royal procession passed Dow's Lake. A doctor summoned from a first aid post rushed the mother and newborn to hospital after the carriage neared. The baby has an elder sister Elisabeth.
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Ottawa
Associated Press
Margaret Rose Paguette
Tiba
Ao Boat House
Dows Lake
T Hospital
Margaret
Elisabeth
Royals express wish to visit Australis and New Zealand again
The King and Queen chatted with journalists during the Royal tour and expressed hope to visit Australasia again. They remembered Australia and New Zealand with fond memories and praised their Australasian trip as Duke and Duchess of York. Sixty five collapsed and were treated by ambulance.
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Australis
New Zealand
Australasia
Duke and Duchess of York
Australia
King Grants Royal Assent to Canada Bills in Senate
The King, replying in English and French, expresses thanks for loyal addresses upon arrival in Quebec and grants assent to the Supply Bill. He notes the free association of the Commonwealth and hopes his visit deepens Canadian understanding of common aims. The ceremony follows the Speaker's English and French address and the Clerk’s notification of assent.
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Canada
Quebec
Westminster
Halion
Commonwealth
Europe
Benate
House of Commons
Commons
Senate
Parliament
Government House
Mr. MacKenzie King
Mr. MacKensie
Mussolini Seeks Peace But Rallies Axis Rally Cry
In a Turin speech Mussolini asserted Italy and Germany seek peace but will impose it if necessary, declaring the Axis bloc of 150 million cannot be defeated. Belligerent rhetoric from Berlin and Cologne followed, with Goebbels urging colonies and strong fronts and Raeder calling for capital ships to ensure naval supremacy amidst tense border clashes at Danzig and Memel.
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Italy
Germany
Signor Mussolini
Nice
Savoy
Paris
Turin
Eptak
Cologne
Gotbbels
London
United Press
Berlin
Admiral Raeder
Danzig
Polies
Parachute Jump Rules Echo Inquest Revelations
Melbourne reports outline that future parachute jumps require plane captains to obtain full permission from the Civil Aviation Department. At the Yarram inquest into Colin Cathels’s death, evidence showed the parachute was unserviceable, with repairs and wiring deemed deteriorated. The Air Accidents Committee found no link to the accident, noting no attempt to deploy the parachute.
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Melbourne
Civil Aviation Department
Rtports
Yarram
Colin Cathels
A. Fennis
Cathels
Mann's Beach
Air Accidents Committee
TOLERANCE Greatest Need of World Says Mr Menzies
Melbourne Sunday rally quotes Prime Minister Menzies urging global tolerance and nonwar path to peace. He calls Britain and America united by common religion language and liberty, notes empire as key to seas freedom and trade, and envisions lasting world peace through united action. Brisbane churches join the peace prayer day with intercession led by Christian bodies and the pope's call.
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Melbourne
Menzies
Canterbury
Britain
America
Brisbane
Amelican
R. G. Menzies
Australia Boosts Sugar Export Quota After Talks
Canberra reports a major quota rise as Indian and European sugar shortfalls push Australia to expand its export allotment. The year ending August quota increases by 35 288 long tons to 441 062 long tons after negotiations with the International Sugar Council in London. Mr Lawson announced the decision, noting the council had approved a prior addition, part of Britain’s war reserve stocks.
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Australia
Lawson
International Sugar Council
London
Autolyces Sailors Sail For England On Holiday Cruise
In Port Melbourne a Royal Australian Navy crew of nearly 500, bound for Portsmouth to helm the HELMS, the new British Navy purchase, will first visit New York World’s Fair. Farewells on the pier featured streamers, fireworks, and a choir-like chorus of Auld Lang Syne and Lambeth Walk as the ship swung away. The voyage, though routined, is described as a holiday cruise for the ratings.
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Melbourne
Port Melbourne
Autolyces
Royal Australian Navy
Portsmouth
England
HELMS
Perth
Australia
Victorian Collapses And Dies On Train
Alfred Clarke a 70 year old married man from Badger Creek Victoria collapsed and died on the inter-State Kyogle mail train as it passed Clapham Junction. A doctor examined him at South Brisbane Inter-State station and pronounced death.
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Brisbane
Alfred Clarke
Badger Creek
Victoria
Clapham Junction
South Brisbane
Body in River After Trapped Vehicle Drowns Near Murwillumbah
The body of Stafford Ray Avery 31 a Bulgasigan resident was found in a utility truck standing on its radiator in the Tweed River five miles from Murwillumbah. He appeared unconscious in the truck cabin with his head under two feet of water. death was ruled drowning. He had stayed at Tumbulgum overnight and planned to return home Sunday. Police used a boat to recover the body. There were no brake marks on the riverbank grass suggesting a sudden stop.
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Hain
Murwillumbah
Stafford Ray Avery
Bulgsigan
Tweed River
Avery
Tumbulgum
Empire Air Day features rapid Spitfire flight and mass displays
London observes Empire Air Day with Squadron Leader Stanforth piloting a Spitfire at over 300 mph from Wetherby to Lawmion and back. Thousands visit 78 aerodromes to see 5000 aircraft. Sir Kingsley Wood tours bases. bombing and parachuting demos. 5000 RAF and civil planes on display. one early crash near Manchester. Northolt to host private briefing for Parliament on Tuesday focusing on new RAF aircraft and equipment.
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Stanforth
Wetheravon
Lawmion
Scotland
Kingsley Wood
Manchester
Royal Air Force
RAF
Northolt
Denial of Nazi Spy Ring in Australia by German Consulate
Officials at the German Consulate in Sydney rejected claims of a Nazi spy ring in Australia. Acting Consul-General Dr. O Seger labeled the allegations by University of Western Australia members as propaganda and nonsense. He said residents contacting their consulates merely provide addresses and that no one is forced to sign papers. He denied any system or coercion linking Australians to Germany.
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Berlin
Germany
Lithuania
Memel
Sydney
Sundsy
Australia
University of West Australia
Dr. O. Seger
By-Election Results in Forrest Seat Perth
In the Forrest by election at Perth Edward Holman Labour leads with 448 votes to 180 for Charles Ferguson Independent Liberal. Holman is brother of late Miss May Holman who formerly held the seat. Counting later showed Holman 1731 to Ferguson 1007, Holman’s tally increased.
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Porrest
Edward Holman
Labour
Charles Ferguson
Holman
May Holman
Perguson
Holmans
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