Italy pushes to solidify Abyssinia control in crisis
Geneva May 12 Rome Times correspondent says League of Nations meeting marks a decisive turn in Abyssinia crisis. Italy insists on sovereignty over Abyssinia as Mussolini’s stance hardens. Milan Badoglio named viceroy as depor requested, while Italian advances reach 12th parallel north and toward Sudan and French Somaliland. Addis Ababa notes British Red Cross hospital to be closed with Italian Medical Corps to take over patients.
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Rome
the Times
Yeereuass
Council of the
League of Nations
M. Wolde Mariam
Baron Aloisi
League
Signor Mussolini
Abyssinia
Italy
Europe
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Badoglio
Addis Ababa
Daily Mail
Sudan
French Somaliland
Lake Teana
Dessie
Marshal Badoglio
Red Cross
Italians Walk Out as Geneva League Sits on Italo Ethiopian Row
The League Council at Geneva kept 16 items on its agenda amid a walkout by Italy's Baron Aloisi over Ethiopia's status. M Wolde Mariam asserted Abyssinia is an independent League member and victim of aggression. Diplomatic chatter hinted at sanctions shifts as Abyssinian ministers warned against Italian occupation.
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League Council
Geneva
Baron Aloisi
Italy
Ethiopia
M. Wolde Mariam
Abyssinia
League
Withire
Eden
Baron Alpisi
Paris
Niger
London
Dr. Martin
The
Nile Society
Humour at Geneva and Ethiopian Crisis Mentioned in League
A Geneva humour display shows a large John Bull effigy towed past the League building with a coffin and world image. Reports from Jerusalem say Haile Selassie’s doctors describe a nervous breakdown, not poisoning, and he will not travel to London before May 2.
Lyons defends sanctions as Italy losses not total failure
In Canberra the Prime Minister Lyons says sanctions against Italy did not fail, noting Italian exports to four countries fell from 17.03 million to 5.86 million gold dollars while Australian trade overall rose. He cites Italy imports down and Australia’s exports up, with four months showing strong gains in total trade and ongoing discussions with Britain on sanctions.
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Canberra
Italy
Lyons
House of Representatives
Australia
Mr. Lyons
Bullet Wound In Head At Tully Hospital
Joseph Mitchell of Red Hill Tully was admitted to Tully Hospital tonight with a revolver bullet wound in the head He was unconscious and in a serious condition.
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Tully
Joseph Mitchell
Red Hill
Tully Hospital
Defence Against Gas Attacks United Plan For Australia
The Commonwealth and State Governments completed arrangements to protect citizens against gas attacks. Defence Minister Parkhill announced a coordinated plan involving mass gas mask training at Maribyrnong factories and private firms, stockpiling reserves, and updated mask designs. Police, ambulance, and fire brigades mobilization plans are being prepared with financial support from the Commonwealth.
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Commonwealth
Defence Department
Unity in Rail Services Unity in Rail Services
A Queensland railway unions committee was formed to unify the industry, uniting APLULE ARU Traffic Employees Guards Association Federated Clerks Blacksmiths Boiler Makers Ironworkers AEU Maintenance Union Station Masters and Night Officers Association. The Combined Railway Unions Committee will meet monthly and push preliminary demands for higher wages shorter hours improved conditions and sick leave with subcommittees to be set up in centres.
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Queensland
Aplule, Aru
Guards’ Association
Ae.u
United Claims of
T. Moroney
4.R.U
J. C. Valentine
AP Ule
Messrs. T. Pallen
A Cole
W. Purness
W Keenan
A.E
T. Lourigan
J. L. Lloyd
Combined Railway Unions
Public Service Union
State Service House
Central Committee
Northern
T. Millard
Customs study asks ban on crime and sex magazines
In Canberra during the Supply Bill debate Mr Nairn of the Western Australia UAP urged prohibiting entry of American crime and sex magazines. He warned thousands of tons were being dumped in Australia with no censorship though harmful to youth and harming local writers and printers' employment.
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Anberra
Nairn
U.A P
Western Australa
House of Representatives
Australia
America
Fancied Derby Candidates Listed With Odds
London May 1 The Derby contenders and odds are published with prices for each horse. Pay Up Akbar Rhodes Scholar lead at 17 to 2, Noble King 21 to 2, Bela Hissar Mahmoud 20 to 1, Abder taken Monuments 28 to 1, Daytone 33 to 1, Raeburn 34 to 1, Carioca Fairey 33 to 1, Boswell 35 to 1, Belaethel 40 to 1, Bt Magnus 45 to 1, Columcille 100 to 1. Beladthel from France is noted as a probable minner.
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London
Derby
Akbar
Bela Hissar
Mahmoud
Abder
Daytone
Raeburn
Boswell
Belaethel
Bt. Magnus
Columcille
Beladthel
France
Crooner's Surprise in Hyde Park
London May 11 Hyde Park on a Sabbath afternoon drew crowds as a crooner from a bandstand sparked astonishment by introducing jazz as the new entertainment replacing martial music Promenaders quickly applauded the performance and a programme manager urged more jazz in Hyde Park noting the large audience and interest in the format.
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Courier-Mall
London
Famous Jars
Brisbane weighs tram expansion against buses and diesels
Brisbane City Council debated transport options with Alderman Lacking proposing a reserve fund for tram profits to back a future system. Alderman Jones urged gradual changes while Moir and Crampton pressed for feeder services and end to centre rails, favoring diesel buses for cost and mobility. The chair warned fare increases. tramways earned about £20 a day, with past bus services losing £22,000.
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Alderman Lacking
Brisbane City Council
Tramways Department
Iramcara
Alderman Jones
Brisbane
McAuliffe
Moir
Crampton
Alderman Lane
Transit Commutee
Alderman Moore
Sydney
Perth
Federal Grant to Kenny Clinic Debate in House
In Canberra during the Supply Bill debate Mr Lawson urged a Commonwealth contribution in next year’s estimates for the Queensland Government to advance the Sister Kenny Clinic. He praised the Brisbane clinic as one of the world’s most up to date for treating crippled children and noted cures and improvements in adults after weeks of treatment.
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Canberra
Queensland
Sister Kenny
Lawson
Lab. Qld
House of Representatives
Brisbane
Seamen's Union declares vacancies over Keenan stand
In Sydney the Seamen's Union adjourned meeting threatens to declare vacancies for Victorian secretary W Clarke and Brisbane secretary W Casey if they do not recognize J Keenan as general secretary and attend management committee meetings. The body urges branches to back Keenan, align with ACTU and other groups, and warns of penalties under union rule 56. J Keenan heads to Melbourne for ACTU meeting while internal dispute cites Communist influence.
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Keenan
Committee of Management
C. Herbert
New South Wales
Clarke
Casey
All-Australian Council of Trade Unions
Australian Labour Party
Melbourne
ACTU
Herbert
J. Johnson
Brisbane Seamen to Stand Firm
An authoritative report says the Brisbane branch of the seamen’s union will not alter its stance. The branch will not recognise Mr Keenan as general secretary and Mr Casey will not be told to attend Federal committee meetings. The Brisbane group remains independent despite Sydney general meeting actions.
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Brisbane
Keenan
Casey
Sydney
Air Mail Offer From Narromine To Sydney
The GPO was offered by WASP Air Lines to carry all Narromine air mails to Sydney. Secretary G Trescoe Rowe quoted attractive rates making air delivery cheaper than rail to Sydney by next day. Currently post office sorters and Customs officers meet mail at Cootamundra. the Sydney handling would remove fares and expenses. The proposal covers all guarantees if the mail is delivered in Sydney.
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Sydney
Narromine
G.P.O
Wasp. Airlines
G. Trescoe Rowe
Sydneys Gar
Air
Tein
Post Office
Customs Department
Cootamundre
Mount Coot-tha Camp for Unemployed
Alderman Edmonds backs moving shacks from council parks to Mount Coot-tha as a site for an unemployed camp. He urges proceeding despite protests from progress associations, calling current shacks a reflection on citizens and the council.
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Ald
Edmonds
Mount Coot-tha
Willis Island duo wrap a year with birds and storms
Townsville reports end of 12 months for A Hooper and W L Boyd on Willis Island. The marine staff posted vital cyclone data with their dog Sandy and island birds, including quail-like landfalls, terns, and the nerdy. They describe a remarkable garden, water scarcity, and a lone salvage of deck planking from the Hermes wreckage.
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Townsville
Commonwealth
Cape Leeuwin
Messrs. A. Hooper
W. L. Boyd
Amalgamated Wireless
Willis Island
Sandy
Little Island
Hooper
Boyd
Bland
Hermes
New Guinea
Body found in shallow pit near Albion Park
Inquest into the death of Charles Dawson near Oak Flats reveals two bullet wounds. Suspect Francis Henry Josep Mauchin appears in custody, with testimony tying him to Dawson’s disappearance after a well was dug. Evidence includes bloodstains, a pit, and remarks by Maudlin and Reginald Lindsay. The inquest adjourned to tomorrow.
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Sydney
Oak Flats
Albion Park
Mr. Price
Kinme
Charles Dawson
Eb Hut
Dawson
Francis Henry Josep Mauchin
Crowe
Mauchin
Maudlin
Witness
Dawson's
Newland
Woonona
Dawson Reginald Lindsay
Wollongong
Charlies Daewoon
Collier Reconfirmed Leader of Western Australia Labor
In Perth on Tuesday the Parliamentary Labour Party unanimously re elected Premier Mr Collier as leader. Hawke of Northam was chosen to fill the vacant ministry seat caused by Kenneally's defeat. The rest of the ministry remains unchanged and portfolios will be allocated after the Premier returns from the Loan Council meeting tonight.
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W.A
Perth
Collier
A. R. G. Hawke
Northam
J. J. Kenneally
Loan Council
Militia Pay Plan Explored to Boost Enlistment in Australia
Canberra reports the Military Board will consider reintroducing a partially paid system giving militiamen a living wage during camp to improve enlistment. Minister Parkhill announced the idea after a suggestion by C. C. Armitage of the Australian Development and Defence League. Critics say pay protection could attract unemployed youths and ease employer resistance to leave. In Melbourne, debate noted that boosting militia strength to 35,000 would cost about £1 million annually, with pay increases set to be funded by broader defence plans.
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Military Board
Defence
Parkhill
C. C. Armitage
Australian Development and Defence League
Mi. Street U.A.P. Vic
House of Representatives
Melbourne
Street
Cameron
C.P. B.A
Stkel
Wiirscir
le Puet
Teby
Federal talks on arbitration and tax issues in parliament
Debates covered arbitration court transfers for wage case handling, tax assessment timing, New Zealand embargo reports, and progress of trade treaty negotiations. Officials discussed wireless advertising for trade, power alcohol reduction studies, and inquiries into sugar industry plant investments amid ongoing federal governance. Names include Holloway, Isaacs, Menzies, Page, Beasley, Forde, Gullett, Parkhill, Lawson, Rivetty, and Clark.
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Arbitration Court
Holloway
Lab
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Bir Isaac Isaacs
London
AUS Leilen Muisiers
Dr. Page
Menzies
Oasey
Beasley
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Taylor
Minster For Commerce
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Henry Gullett
France
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Belgium
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Toe Scientific
David Rivetty
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Aveirilin
Clark Lab
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Mollison Loses Way on Cape London Flight
Mrs. Amy Mollison, aiming to set a Cape to London record, lost her bearings due to clouds and winds after leaving Johannesburg. She landed at Umtali then Salisbury at 11:30 am with local pilot guidance and a cable from Marshal Dribo allowing flight over Italian territory if needed.
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London
Amy Mollison
Capetown
Cape— London
Milki
Northern Rhodesia
Salisbury
I'Times
Brock detained in Tripoli while on flight to Cape Town
H L Brock, en route from London to Cape Town, forced to land at Palermo and arrested by authorities in Palermo. He was not released and has since been detained again, this time in Tripoli under Italian Africa rule.
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London
A. OL. Brock
Cape Town
Palermo Sillys
Tripoli
Italian Africa
Australian Traveller Returns to Melbourne Aboard Kamo Maru
Mr. G. H. Ward, an Australian traveler, faced unhappy experiences with Japanese military authorities and is returning to Melbourne aboard the Kamo Maru after his plane was diverted from the regular route.
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G. H. Ward
Melbourne
Ward
Avoid a quarrel with America
Parliament urged restraint in trade policy with the United States to protect Australia’s interests. Donald Cameron argued balanced trade, noting Australia’s small share of US imports and the risk of provoking US action. He endorsed steadfast funding for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research to bolster production and industry, proposing multi year financial commitments.
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Canberra
Toredar
United States
Donald Cameron
Queensland
House of Representatives
America
Australia
Americas
Pacific Power
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Little Son Groom
U.ap
Qld i
Flight over Inland Sea ends with police questioning
A route over the Inland Sea to save time led a flyer to pass over a submarine base and steel works. The craft was pursued by military forces and ordered to land. Mr. Ward was escorted to a police station where his luggage was searched and he endured over three hours of questioning.
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Ward
Bi-weekly Air Mail ceremony at Brisbane aerodrome
A representative gathering is arranged by Quatas Empire Airway for the inauguration of the bi-weekly air mail service on Saturday. The form of the ceremony hinges on the arrival of the Minister for Defence Mr Parkhill in Brisbane on Friday and consultation with Fergus McMaster. Captain L J Brain will receive the map from a postal official, with health toasted. The RMA Canberra will be on the tarmac from 8 am. The ribbon cutting and opening details remain undecided.
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Aerodrome
Quitas Empire Airway
Postal Department
L. J. Brain
Willo
Air survey to resume with Wapitis replacing Dragon Rapide
Flight Lieut Hely will leave soon to command RAAP. Two Wapitis will resume the photo survey from Port Hedland after the Dragon Rapide crash 80 miles north of Newcastle Waters. Flight Lieut Bely to pilot one Wapiti. decision on leaving aircraft met Walkington Sherwood unclear. Crew on leave.
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Sydney
Hely
RAAP
Wapiti
Port Hedland
Plignt-Limt
Newcastle
Air Board
Bely
Walkington Sherwood
Wireless planes to receive radios for survey mission
Melbourne Tuesday report says Minister for Defence Mr Parkhill insists RAM planes on survey work in the north must have wireless. Two Wapitis are to be sent on the resumed air survey. Air Board secretary Major Coleman states radio-equipped planes require a fitter from Richmond to Port Hedland to service the machines.
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Melbourne
Defence
Parkhill
Air Board
Major Coleman
Richmond
Port Hedland
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