Overwhelming Plebiscite Victory Joins Germany and Austria
Berlin reports an overwhelming union plebiscite vote with Germany at 99 percent in favor and Austria at 99.75 percent. Unmarked papers counted as yes, while signing booths and crowd scenes at the Chancellery marked the day. Hitler praised Austria’s declaration and thanked the German people.
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Germany
Austria
Nien
Hitler
Reich
England
Wilhelm Gustopff
Earls Daughter Sparks Hyde Park Swastika Riots
In Hyde Park London a mob clashed as people wore swastikas. Unity Free man Mitford, daughter of Lord Redesdale, carried a badge given by Hitler during a German visit. She claimed a remark about Hitler provoked her. Police formed a cordon to shield the couple.
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Hyde Park
Unity Freeman-Mitford
Lord Redacale
Hitler
Germany
Daily Mail
Ahe
Archduke Otto Charged With High Treason in Vienna
Vienna report says Archduke Otto faces a high treason warrant issued again by the Austrian minister for justice. If he lands in German soil, he would be tried for his life. The move is linked to appeals to the Powers for extended protection to Austrians.
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London
Vienna
Bed “Daily Telegraph
Archduke Otto
Gordon Election Declared Decisive At Nine Vote Margin
The Returning Officer announced that H. B. Turner was elected by nine votes after four counts in Gordon. Milne, the defeated candidate, said he is considering appealing to the Court of Disputed Returns citing errors in each count.
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Sydney
Gordon
Turner
Milne
Court of Disputed Returns
End of Anglo Italian Talks Marks Brief London Session
Formal negotiations between Great Britain and Italy concluded in London with a 45 minute meeting between Lord Parth and Count Clano. A drafting committee will begin work Monday with documents possibly ready for signature by week’s end. Both sides voiced satisfaction.
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London
Great Britain
Italy
Lord Parth
Count Clano
Overseas funds drained by steel strike at Lysaghts works
Canberra statement by Prime Minister Lyons warns that 10 week dispute at Lysaghts Newcastle works disrupts production and risks a £000,000 overseas outflow. Imported iron and steel costs rise by about £110,000, threatening higher prices and weaker employment.
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Lyons
Bombing of Canton Targets Factory and Civilians In Shanghai War News
Reported air raids on Canton left hundreds dead or missing after a sewing factory disaster. Red Cross workers pulled bodies from rubble as 400 were hospitalized. Battles persist with both sides claiming gains as Japanese and Chinese air forces clash over Yangsien and Isrouchi.
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Isrouchi
Hanchow
Kwettah
O Een Col
Loyalists Evacuate Tortosa as Fighting Rages in Spain
Desperate clashes unfold across several fronts near Lerida Lower Ebro and Tortosa with Loyalists driving back Italians and rebels. Franco inquiries into alleged rebel support amid grim combats as troops encircle positions and a Republican unit surrenders after a suicide act.
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Lerida
Ebro
Tortosa
France forms new ministry with 12 Radical Socialist members
Three ex premiers are included in a new cabinet announced in Paris. M. Deladier leads as premier and defence minister with Chautemps and Sarraut among the ex-premiers. The government seeks six months of plenary powers to handle the financial crisis and will present its program to the Chamber on April 12.
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M. Deladier
M. Chautempe
Paul Reynaud
Raymond
Julian Julien
Louis de Chappe
Chautemps
Sarrout
Sarraut
Reynawil
Bonnet
Marchandeau
Overseas Expert Appointed for India Military Programme
The Minister for Defence Mr. Thorby announced in the Commons that an overseas general will be appointed to fill the vacancy of inspector general of the military programme in India. His duties will coordinate all aspects of the three year plan.
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Sydney
Defence
Thorby
India
Hitler Declares Providence Behind Reich Move Broadcast Speech
In a wartime broadcast on the eve of a plebiscite, Adolf Hitler frames his rise as divine will. He claims providence guided events, vows loyalty to his cause, and denounces opponents as treasonous, urging Germans to bow to what he calls a miracle.
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London
Hitler
Reich
Schuschnigg
Firemen Union Struggle Over Hours At Industrial Board
During the Full Beady Industrial Commission hearing, the Firemen's Employers Association warned that a strike by firemen would imperil lives and property and urged the Commissioner to warn workers against direct action. Union officials were accused of seeking to mobilize men to overturn a recent court order, risking property and safety as the hearing adjourned.
Mexico Likely To Default In Davis Cup Final
Melbourne Monday report says Mexico may forfeit the Davis Cup final after Mexican officials informed the Australian Lawn Tennis Association that they would play in America but could not cover team expenses. If travel costs cannot be arranged, Mexico will default.
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Melbourne
Australia
Mexico
Australian Lawn Tennis Association
America
Atlantic
Piddington Struck by Motorcycle at Martin Place
Former Industrial Commission chairman A. B. Piddington was knocked down stepping from the footpath at Martin Place. He suffered severe shock with a badly injured arm and minor head wounds.
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Sydney
A. B. Piddington
Industrial Commission
Martin Place
Witness collapses and dies in Port Adelaide court
Richard Barker a retired public servant collapsed while giving evidence in Port Adelaide Court today. He fell near the door and could not be saved despite medical aid arriving minutes later.
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Richard Barker
Port Adelaide
Anne
Court awards damages after Victorian coast collision
In Supreme Court today Kath Lynge claimed damages on behalf of herself and two children for the loss of her husband, a seaman on the Kakeriki, drowned in a collision with the Caradale off the Victorian coast last year. The jury ordered £1000 for Lynge and £100 split for her two children. Adeline Matilda Martin sued for damages for her son Athol Martin, a stoker on the Kakari, and the jury awarded £650 to Mrs. Martin and £60 to her husband.
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Supreme Court
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Lynge
James Patrick and Co. Ltd
Caradale
Victorian
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Record 10000 entrants in Sydney music festival
The Sydney Eisteddfod opened today with a record list of 10,000 entrants. It will be the greatest competitive musical festival in the Southern Hemisphere, spanning 11 days across fourteen halls.
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Sydney
Heavy Rains Fall on Outlying Districts Threaten Fodder Shortage
Rain fell in outskirts Sunday night but Canberra and Queanbeyan saw little. Farmers warn of serious winter fodder shortage if rain does not come in the next fortnight. Domestic water supplies run dry on many farms and some wells have to be sunk in creek beds. Queanbeyan records show 17 points in March and 101 points in February with no rain so far this month.
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Queanbeyan
Valender Charged With Cards Theft In Sydney
Henry Burton Valender aged 42 faced charges for allegedly stealing 45 pounds from 91 year old John Byrne during a Brisbane to Sydney train journey where both were playing cards. The court acquitted Valender after evidence failed to prove larceny or a trick.
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Henry Burton Valender
John Byrne
Byrne
Brisbane
Valender
States Hints At 18 Million Loan Increase Plan
The Loan Council meeting on April 21 is expected to consider raising the 1938-39 Australian borrowing to about £18,000,000. Defence needs could push Commonwealth demands on the Loan Pool, with a limit of £16,000,000 possible for 1937-38, risking cramped works programmes.
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Sydney
Commonwaith
Deluge and drought hit New South Wales areas
Flooded rivers wash away bridges while drought regions receive water aid. Dorrigo records 15 inches of rain in five days as Northwest towns face rising water and floods. The Railways Department distributes 70 000 to 80 000 gallons weekly in western drought areas with tanks of 7 000 and 10 000 gallons. Unions aim to relieve shortages as 1 000 000 gallons per week is planned.
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Roihoay
Bydney
Boggabri
Warlalda
Moree
Dorrigo
Richmond
Railways Department
Railways
Junee
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Railway Department
Austrian Conquest Prompts Confidence Risk Across Europe
The Times argues that after Austria's occupation the danger lies in overconfidence in methods used, which are not applicable beyond the German sphere. The note suggests caution about spreading these tactics to other regions.
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London
Times
Austria
Ottawa Revision Australia Seeks Wider Scope in Talks
Sir Earle Page will lead a delegation to Plymouth to open Ottawa negotiations with Britain. Malcolm Macdonald Oliver Stanley and W Morrison head their sides as Canberra signals flexibility to discuss any trade aspect and other issues in informal talks during the five year Ottawa experience.
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Earle Page
Plymouth
Ottawa
Britain
Domain
Malcolm Macdonald
Board of Trade
Oliver Stanley
Agriculture
W. 8. Morrison
Theatre blackout ends in death of Mrs Roberts at Rockdale
Mrs Elizabeth Roberts aged 58 died after a Rockdale picture theatre blackout on Saturday night. The power failure plunged the venue into darkness and when lights returned she was found dead. She had a long history of heart trouble.
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Sydney
Elizabeth Roberts
Rockdale
Mra
Roberta
Will admitted to probate for George William Knight
The court today admitted for probate a will made by George William Knight in a Mascot hall after a physical culture meeting. He was drowned shortly after.
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George William Knight
Mascot
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