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  2. TREMBLING IN THE BALANCE

    DESPITE the tense seriousness pervading all Europe, the millions of men under arms, and the perfection of preparations for war, there is yet hope that the impending calamity will be averted. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  3. As Armed Merchantman.

    MELBOURNE, Aug. 25.--The liner Moreton Bay, which is due to leave Melbourne for London to-morrow with passengers and cargo, was requisitioned ...

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  4. Missioner of Peace.

    WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.--In a message to Herr Hitler, President Roosevelt said: "In the message I sent to you on April 14 last, I stated ...

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  5. "Withheld His Hand."

    LONDON, Aug. 25.--A Press message states that an eleventh hour solution of tho problem is posible. It is confidently believed ...

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  6. "A Critical Week-End."

    LONDON, Aug. 24.--The 'Times' diplomatic writer says the Government is in hourly contact with the French, Polish and Dominion ...

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  7. "Without Minuted Delay"

    CANBERRA, Aug. 25.--Should war break out, the Commonwealth has full powers to deal with an emergency situation without ...

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  8. ALIEN REGISTRATION.

    CANBERRA, Aug. 25.--With the Federal Cabinet and State Premiers assembling in Melbourne on Monday, Australia will be ready to take any ...

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  9. "WE MUST TALK PEACE."

    ROME, Aug. 24.--Speaking in quiet, earnest tones the Pope said in a broadcast. "At this grave hour we must talk peace. Jesus wanted all ...

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  10. MILITARY MISSIONS LEAVE RUSSIA.

    LONDON, Aug. 24.--A Press message from Moscow states that members of the British and French military Missions obtained visas and are ...

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  11. LORD HALIFAX'S BROADCAST.

    LONDON, Aug. 24.--"I pray that the Pope's and President Roosevelt's appeals may find response in the hearts of men," said Lord Halifax, in ...

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  12. BRITISH EMERGENCY POWERS.

    LONDON, Aug. 24.--By 457 votes to 4, the House of Commons carried the resolution proposed by the Premier (Mr. N. Chamberlain) providing for ...

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  13. MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S STATEMENT

    LONDON, Aug. 24.--In his statement in the House of Commons today. Mr. Chamberalln said that "the country is faced with imminent peril ...

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  14. "IN IT UP TO THE NECK."

    CAPETOWN, August 25.--"South Africa's interests are identical with those of the rest of the Empire, and if anything happens South Africa will ...

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  15. "MOST ACUTE PHASE."

    PARIS, Aug. 25.--The French capital maintains its imperturbable calm which, however, does not conceal, the anger felt over Russia's duplicity. ...

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  16. PRIME MINISTER'S APPEAL.

    CANBERRA, Aug. 25.--"I beg you to go about your affairs in a normal and characteristically cheerful fashion," said the ...

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  17. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE.

    WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.--President Roosevelt has appealed to King Victor-Emmanuel to use his good offices to avert war. He said that the United ...

    Article : 441 words
  18. BRITISH PRESSMEN DECAMP.

    NERLON, Aug. 25.--The last of the British newspaper correspondents has left Berlin for Copenhagen, namely of the 'Times,' 'Daily Telegraph,' 'Daily ...

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  19. "SMACKS TOO MUCH OF MUNICH."

    WARSAW, Aug. 25.--A Press message says that Poland is grateful for the reaffirmation of unqualified support. Political circles opine that ...

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  20. "POLAND UNDER GERMANY'S PROTECTION."

    LONDON, Aug. 24.--A Press message from Berlin states that it is rumored in high circles that the Polish Foreign Minister, Colonel Beck, ...

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  21. PRIME MINISTER TO FLY TO RUSSIA.

    LONDON, August 25. -- The four who voted against the resolution were Messrs. T. O. Harvey, who is a Quaker, G. Lansbury, who is a ...

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  22. "DETERMINED TO MARCH."

    BERLIN, Aug. 24.--A German official newsagency, in a further statement, says the war spirit of the Polish army has reached a climax, and the ...

    Article : 164 words
  23. "WHAT THE FUEHRER DOES IS RIGHT."

    BERLIN, Aug. 24.--Von Ribbentrop has broadcast that everything the Feuhrer does is right, Consequently the Berlin-Moscow pact is the best ...

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  24. NEW ZEALAND ALERT.

    WELLINGTON, Aug. 25.--All leave for the Army, Navy and Air Force has been stopped. The Minister for Defence (Mr. Jones) said this was merely ...

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  25. MOSCOW TALKS.

    LONDON, Aug. 25.--The 'Guardian's' Moscow correspondent says, without explanation, the Anglo-French military mission suddenly reversed ...

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  26. ART TREASURES REMOVED.

    LONDON, Aug. 24.--The chief museums and art galleries in London have been closed to enable packing for the removal of national treasures ...

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  27. PARTITION OF POLAND.

    LONDON, Aug. 25.--The 'Times' Berlin correspondent says Herr Foerster is expected any moment to announce the return of Danzig to the Reich. All ...

    Article : 192 words
  28. POLISH FORCES ENCIRCLE DANZIG.

    BERLIN, Aug. 24.--An official German newsagency states that the Polish forces at war strength have encircled Danzig. The danger of ...

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  29. FRENCH PREPARATIONS.

    PARIS, Aug. 24.--The city is presenting a strange face as the mobilisation continues. A further class involving 15,000 men was called up ...

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  30. PROTECTION OF VITAL POINTS.

    BRISBANE, Aug. 25.--All police pensioners in Queensland have been notified to hold themselves in read-ness for police duty, in emergency. ...

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  31. "BETRAYING THE PRINCIPLE OF LIBERTY."

    LONDON, Aug, 24.--Speaking, in the House of Lords, the Foreign Secretary (Lord Halifax), said that the Government's message to Hitler made it ...

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  32. HITLER SNUBS ROOSEVELT.

    BERLIN, Aug. 24.--A Government spokesman said that Herr Hitler is too busy to bother about the appeals action of President Rdosevelt. ...

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  33. DESTROYING CONFIDENTIAL PAPERS.

    LONDON, Aug. 24.--The British United Press correspondent in Berlin says that the British and French Embassies are destroying confidential ...

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  34. BRITAIN'S EYES ON AXIS MANOEUVRES

    Britain is reported to be watching closely the Italian and Gorman manoeuvres, which involve the movement of 3,000,000 men. Other countries are making counter-preparations, including Britain and France, whose three defence forces are beginning or have begun manoeuvres. Poland is manning her frontiers, Rumania is calling up her reservists, and Turkey is preparing large-scale exercises in Thrace. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  35. ALL NIGHT CONFERENCES.

    LONDON, Aug. 25. -- The correspondent of the British United Press at Berlin states that Hitle's conferences with his Ministers, which ...

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  36. FRANCE PESSIMISTIC.

    LONDON, Aug. 24.--The British United Press Paris correspondent says that all cadets who graduated last month have been called to the colors ...

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  37. "TEN TIMES MORE EXTENSIVE."

    LONDON, Aug. 24.--The Home Secretary (Sir Samuel Hoars) says the Government does not propose to issue regulations in the course of a few days ...

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  38. INDICATIONS OF NERVOUSNESS.

    LONDON, Aug. 24.--Following are a few of the measures that have been taken in Europe indicating to-day's nervousness. London's chief museums ...

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  39. "WITH THE POLES OR WITHOUT."

    LONDON, Aug. 24.--Many well-informed quarters in Berlin and Warsaw believe that the only alternative to war is a last-minute desperate ...

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  40. HITLER APPEARS SAD.

    BERLIN, Aug. 24.--Hitler returned suddenly by air to Berlin and drove to the Chancellery in an open touring car. He appeared sad, looking neither ...

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  41. WAR THREAT IGNORED.

    MOSCOW, Aug. 24.--The Press continues to ignore the war threat and is concentrating on the German-Soviet pact. ...

    Article : 166 words
  42. PRECAUTIONS AT TOWNSVILLE.

    TOWNSVILLE, Aug. 25.--Members of 31st Battalion were to-night posted to guard certain vulnerable points in the Townsville area. ...

    Article : 28 words
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