Australia’s censorship board defends book controls under law
Canberra reports cite Minister for Trade and Customs T W White defending Customs Act powers to ban indecent or obscene books. A special 1933 board led by Sir Robert Garman reviews contested titles, guiding release decisions to prevent moral contagion while noting enforcement challenges across states.
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Dean Inge
Britain and Germany end talks in Berlin in six hours
An official wireless message reports that British and German conversations in Berlin concluded after more than six hours of sessions. Sir John Simon announced the talks had clarified views and aimed to secure peace in Europe through cooperation. Eden will travel to Moscow, Warsaw, and Prague overnight.
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Europe
R. A. Eden
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Warsaw
Prague
Germany Ready to Join Air Pact and Armament Accord
Berlin reports that Germany will join the proposed air pact and any armaments agreement based on equality. Berlin quotes Berlin officials saying Germany will renounce armaments others renounce while retaining those they retain. The note is said to reflect Sir John Simon's Stresa mission statements.
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John Simon
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New Impulse From German Commentary on Unesh Talks
A semi official German commentary urges frank dialogue between Unesh and Germany to renew initial policy. It cautions that Europe benefits only if talks are welcomed at Stresa with respect, goodwill, and direct handling of outcomes.
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Europe
Stresa
Potency of Minute Concentrations
The article notes that minute quantities of substances can trigger chemical and physiological effects. It cites mercaptan detection at one part in one hundred million million, osmium colloids affecting hydrogen peroxide, fluorescein detection, and sea phosphorescence linked to luciferase. It explains microgram scales, adrenalin and atropine effects on eyes and hearts, and toxin potencies, with examples like diphtheria toxin and calciferin delivering effects at incredibly small doses.
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Fischer and Pentzoldt
Bredig
Millbrook
Clark
Chemical changes in seceing
A note on the chemical basis of vision cites Snyder's 1931 Biochemical Reviews details. It notes that a single faint flash can activate 60 molecules, implying light action in the eye is far more potent than any known hormone and suggesting ordinary chemistry applies to drug interactions with human tissues.
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Snyder
Germany argues over Russia at Stresa talks
Berlin reports quote Herr Hitler outlining Germany's position in the Russia issue. He says Germany will do what other powers agree to and awaits their views at Stresa. He reportedly states Germany cannot concede arms limits unless Russia shifts most forces from the Western frontier to the Far East and reduces overall numbers.
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Hitler
Stresa
Germany
Russia
Far East
Senate Ratifies Franco Italian Pacts as Laval Praises Mussolini
The Senate unanimously approved the Franco Italian agreements. Foreign Minister Laval thanked Benito Mussolini for collaborating toward peace. He warned Germany against evading obligations and urged association with other nations to organize a lasting peace under the League of Nations.
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Italy
League of Nations
Hitlee Explains Britain Defends Frontiers
London report records Sir John Siam questioning why Gerane heads a strong force along extended frontiers. Neighbors ready and armed. Contemplated thirty six divisions referenced amid war context.
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London
John Siam
Gerane
Jad
Triangular Parley at Stresa Aims European Settlement
Britain France and Italy hold a Stresa meeting to discuss a European settlement after Sir John Simon's report and to remove obstacles to a League settlement.
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Daily Mall
Parvin
Cygnet and Boat Tale From Port Journal
A Port of London Authority journal recounts an incident near Lome Beach where the Crown Stone motor boat engaged a zygmet im qed-channel while inbound on the liner Hos Son’s Fay. The craft suffered damage but remained under control until a cygnet was recovered and later certified seaworthy for continuation.
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Melbourne
Fila Harbor Service
Crownstone
Lome Beach
HoSson
Fay
Bira
Eath
Censorship Tradeoffs in Federation Era Reading
The piece argues minds seek world problems and notes rare books on indecency or sedition are restricted. It cites an average of one prohibited book monthly since Federation, rising to nearly three monthly for indecent works and up to six for seditious material, alongside similar but stricter New Zealand censorship.
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Australia
Hangton
Lewis
Mway
New Zealand
Motor Baril W Meds Oe Vague Senter Cead
Fragmentary note mentions motor vehicle repair or baril with medications and a vague center seal or copyright. Unable to identify clear event, people, or location from the readable text.
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Motor Baril
Senter Cead
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