France orders warship and reinforcements to Djibouti
France dispatches a warship to Djibouti with reinforcements for French Somaliland amid tensions with Italian frontier posts and Malian troop encroachment. Berlin reports German support for Italy's colonial demands. French authorities press for strategic moves to deter Italian actions near Mussa Ali and frontier fortifications.
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Invasion fears loom as European powers eye Africa
The article reports rising anxiety over potential Wal-Wal and Abyssinian frontier clashes amid Italian and French maneuvers. It notes French pledges on territory, German axis alignment, and Chamberlain’s appeasement posture affecting plans for Italy, Somaliland, and the Red Sea region while diplomats debate moves toward war or peace.
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Tax cut on Sunday promises relief as new impost debuts
Fragmented report outlines a Sunday tax cut reducing relief impost and setting new rates. It notes exemptions shifting with wage levels and hints at administrative changes, including collection timing and potential impacts on various workers and industries amid departmental orders.
Marmmorn Golden Casket Draw At City Mall
The Marmmorn Golden Casket will be drawn today at City Mall with affirial results expected. Officials say prizes and winners will be announced tomorrow following the afternoon drawing and verification.
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Man Charged With Murder At Mackay Court
Mervyn Augually Leach of Marian appeared in Mackay’s Potter Court before Mr T M Kennedy charged with willful murder. The case cites a linked fatal incident near Renfor and a bri nged amputation aftermath. Ambulance notes mention injuries and a tower fall. The proceeding continues awaiting further ambulance details.
Ambulance's 26 Hours Journey Unavailing
Charters Towers ambulance covered 311 miles over 26 hours to reach George 35 at the windmill repair hospital. The lengthy journey failed to secure the needed care.
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Windmill Mechani Hospital
Japan mobilises industry amid wartime stress
Japan mobilises industry as government orders wartime measures to increase production, restrict dividends, and ensure factory output. The action aims to accelerate war economy adjustments with officials promising ongoing controls and shifts in industrial operations.
Work Resumes After Storm Delays Traffic Normalizes
Reports describe workers returning to a large store and a government advisory on outdoor events. Traffic picks up with eight extra trains and a weekend relief period extending from midday Saturday to Tuesday. Observers note cautious driving and courtesy on the road as pedestrians resume routines.
Ballet Fire at Epsom Racecourse Damages Stand
Melbourne reports a grandstand blaze at the Epsom meet course in Brisbane. Fire damaged the structure with estimates of loss near twenty thousand pounds. Officials said the fire may have begun from a capered ember, and the stand could not be saved. The plan to relocate events to Mentone is mentioned.
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Arsenal Worker’s Wife to Launch Richelieu Battleship
Madame Helov wife of an Arsenal worker and mother of eight children will launch France’s first 5,000 ton battleship Richelieu on January 17. She was chosen by the Ministry for Marine at the suggestion of the Association for Increased Population. The Admiralty had ruled the launcher must be a mother of at least five children and a dignified figure.
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Franco's Gamble Deepens Spain Crisis in New Offensive
London dispatch reports General Franco pressing a renewed bid for full control of Spain with massive Nationalist forces and German aid. Inside Spain, tensions grow as monarchists clash with republicans and church factions. observers fear widespread disruption amid the brutal military push.
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Britain's New Planes Speeds To 300 mph
Britain announces a plan for three new airliners and designs in development. Two large aircraft aim for high altitude, carrying up to 18 passengers and 2000 miles range, with top speeds near 300 mph. A larger four-engined airliner is projected to carry 30 passengers at 273 mph with a pressurized cabin.
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Toll of Christmas Holidays Hits Australia Hard
Australia records 78 dead and 246 injured during the holiday period with Victoria bearing 30 fatalities and New South Wales 210 injuries. Police report most incidents from traffic accidents and drownings as officials warn many tragedies were preventable.
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