Foreign Loans Committee Signals Britain’s Lending Policy
In the House of Commons the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a term committee to advise on applications for loans in London. It will assess long term funding, focus on capital availability and exchange status, and prefer lending to British enterprises over foreign governments or municipalities. The panel will also consider how foreign nations treat Britain.
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House of Commons
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Emange
Joans
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Canberra A N A unit backs depot milk supply plan
The Canberra branch of the Aus natives association endorses a milk depot proposal to ensure first quality milk for consumers. The resolution urges civic authorities to regulate vending and deliver only top quality milk, stressing milk's importance for babies and community health.
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Aus- Natives’ Association
Smfiewa
Loan Council Schedule Moves to Adelaide Meeting
The loan council plans an early May meeting to be held in Adelaide on April 23 as the Federal Treasurer telegraphed state authorities. Adelaide chosen for strategic reasons with mining year finance information expected to delay broader deliberations. A further session likely in June or July.
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Loan Council
Adelaide
Biante
Eleven Die As Airliner Crashes With Two Survivors
A crash near a Big Store area leaves eleven dead and two passengers escaping. Authorities hunt for responsible parties as emergency crews secure the scene and begin investigations.
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Ce Aes Bate
Radio Trou
To Ba
Wool Publicity Campaign Faces Hurdles in Plan
A brief item reports that four wool industry men will be held to discuss a publicity campaign, aiming to distort plans for a public relations effort.
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Doney
Pake
Plana
Paris Peace Plan Seeks All Europe Pact Alliance
Paris dispatch details a French peace proposal as a reply to German ideas. It aims to bind all European powers through the League with broader sanctions, a stronger international air force, and a network of Eastern Western Locarno and Danubian pacts to enforce collective security and curb colonisation exploitation.
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Daily Telegraph
Basia
League
Poison Gas Question at Geneva Sanctions Debate
Geneva discussions explore whether Britain will extend sanctions against Italy while tolerating Germany’s Locarno violations. Eden cites 1925 treaty prohibiting gas as Italian air use prompts doubt on international conventions. The Times and Paris correspondents warn of renewed sanctions debates if Italy breaches terms.
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Abyssinia
Sanctions Easing Sought Over Abyssinian War
The Daily Telegraph reports France and Britain may ask Baron Aloisi if Italy plans to halt the Abyssinian war soon. Ecuador has told Italy it will drop sanctions in view of conciliatory proposals. Abyssinia appeals to the League for help, urging unity and sanctions to end the conflict.
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Daily Telegraph
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League of Nations
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League
Ethiopia
War News From Abyssinia And Easter North Africa
Reports from Rome place Haile Selassie retreating south by muleback while the Crown Prince moves north with 2,000 men to shield his father. Italian air bombing devastates Abyssinian towns as fronts shift south. Lord Snowden denounces Italian barbarities and urges immediate action by Britain and the League. The Egyptian Charge dAffaires says Italy has no hostile aims.
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Times
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Abyssinia
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League of Nations
Griffiths proposal for 40000 lottery to fund London coronation trip
The Griffith sub branch of the Returned Soldiers League proposes a 40000 pound lottery to fund free return tickets to England for 1000 winning veterans to visit London for the King's coronation. Proceeds would charter a ship for prizewinners. Government support seems unlikely as Acting Premier Bruxner notes lotteries would flood applications once allowed.
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Returned Soldiers’ League
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Bydney
England
Commonwealth
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Autake
Clothing Trades Union Opposes New Holiday Provisions
Officials of the Clothing Trades Union circulate a petition among textile workers in New South Wales Victoria and South Australia urging Judge Drake Brookman not to vary the award on holiday pay. The union warns changes could reduce pay for workers near Christmas and East holidays. About 6 000 signatures have been collected with a goal of 13 000.
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Victoria
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Rayne
Ty Ee Oe
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Terrible tornado devastates six states and toll rises
American Red Cross warns the tornado across six states may claim 500 lives with recovery to take ten years. Flooding and four inches of rain worsen the damage as Anderson and Charlotte report heavy rainfall and widespread displacement. Rescue and burial efforts strain area communities.
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American Red Cross
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Carolina Foothills
Spanish President Zamora Resigns After Censure Vote
Alcala Zamora quits as Spain’s President after Cortes approves a censure motion by 288 to 6 for unconstitutional dissolution of parliament. Acting President Martinez Barrios, a former linotype operator, must appoint a new president within 40 days amid monarchist and Catholic abstentions. Zamora held a record salary of £80,000 annually during his four years in office.
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Divorce Conspiracy Convictions Lead to Prison Terms
Four men charged in the Millar divorce conspiracy were found guilty and sentenced to terms ranging from 10 to 22 months. Hariette O'Brien, the woman defendant, was acquitted on all charges. William O'Brien received 22 months. Alfred John Rays and Alwyn Everard Hall were sentenced to 10 and 15 months respectively. William Blyth drew 15 months.
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William O'Brien
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Alwyn Everard Hall
William John Blyth
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Rear Admiral Lane-Poole Arrives in Sydney
Rear Admiral R G O Lane-Poole arrived in Sydney and was greeted by his brother Inspector General C E Lane-Poole at Canberra. He spoke of his delight to return to Australia and his prior role directing the Royal Australian Naval College at Jervis Bay for three years. He praised Australian officers as splendid and said his aim is to maintain the squadron’s high standard of efficiency, not discussing policy or defence.
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C. E. Lane-Poole
Foresta
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Australia
Royal Australian Naval College
Jervis Bay
Navy Steels
Shipwrecked Japanese sailors land at Thursday Island
The 31 Japanese sailors in a sampan, shipwrecked about 150 miles off Queensland, will be free to stay on Thursday Island until arrangements are made to repatriate them. The Department of the Interior and Customs will coordinate with the Japanese Consul-General to send them back to Japan. Thursday Island serves as a port of call for Japanese ships, aiding repatriation.
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Thursday Island
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Commonwealth
Death of Mr. E Collins Rydney
Wednesday death of Mr. E K Collins M L C former Mayor of Wagga at his home. The obituary notes his public service and previous leadership roles in the city.
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MR. E. Collins
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E. KE. Collins
M.L.C
Wagga
Unemployment Decline Persists Across Australia by 1936
Australian unemployment fell from an early 1930s peak to 13.4 percent by February 1936, with total trades union enlistments rising to 445,000 and only 59,691 out of work. State improvements varied, led by Queensland and Western Australia, while building activity in 1935 reached £20.5 million, signaling ongoing industrial recovery.
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West Australia
Victoria
Tasmania
New South Wales
Queensland
Slabe
Mac Uney
New South
Sydney
Train Wreck Near Peso del Macho Kills Many in Mexico
A Mexican express train was wrecked after a bridge bombing near Peso del Macho. The crash into a ravine at night caused 80 deaths. Rebels are blamed for the attack. Several prominent Mexican figures running in the gubernatorial elections were aboard.
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Mexico City
Peso del Macho
Meigen
Army conscripts gas as modern warfare questioned
In the Commons debate on Tuesday a member pressed whether gas should be a legitimate form of modern warfare. The reply from the minister was not forthcoming in the excerpt.
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of Commons
Queanbeyan Council Meeting Lapses
A fragmented report notes a Queanbeyan Council meeting lapse due to missing mayoral or aldermanic details with unclear names and dates. The item hints at procedural gaps and potential governance concerns within the council session.
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