Japan Withholds Naval Plans Stir London Conference
World naval tensions rise as Japan declines to disclose building programmes ahead of the London Naval Conference. President Roosevelt seeks Britain’s stance after talks between Norman Davis and Sir Samuel Hoare in the House of Commons.
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London
Japan
British Empire
United States
Roosevelt
Norman Davis
Admiralty
Samuel Hoare
House of Commons
Great Britain
France
America
ALP Executive Meeting in Sydney to hear expulsion appeals
The Australian Labor Party central executive will convene in Sydney next Tuesday to hear appeals of former ALP members expelled from the party. Four states Victoria South Australia Western Australia and Queensland are expected to consider the appeals. NSW attendance is uncertain though its presence is deemed tactically important. A union delegation including the Australian Railways Union the Miners' Federation and the AWU will meet the executive after arrival.
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Sydney
State
A.L.P
Gwydir
Victoria
South Australia
Western Australia
Queensland
New South Wales
Australian Railways Union
The
Miners’ Federation
A.W.U
Motor strike heavy cost in America Detroit
In Detroit on Saturday reports say the five month automotive workers strike cost wages of 70 million dollars and delayed business by 200 million. Companies are nearing full production and are poised to turn out about 130000 cars next week, the highest since 1929.
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Detroit
Malay Gift Sultans May Offer Battle Ship
The Malay States rich Governments plot major naval buildup with plans to complete a Singapore base quickly. Sultan of Johore already contributes £500,000. In 1938 ships Queen Elizabeth Barham Malaya and Warspire may join Singapore squadron aiding Australia New Zealand China and East Indies fleets across Hong Kong Singapore Trincomalee Darwin Auckland. Dutch fortify Indies bases and expand navy army and air defences, ready to cooperate with Anglo Australian forces.
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United States
Japan
Great Britain
America
Britain
Australia
Singapore
Johore
Barham
Malaya
New Zealand
China and East Indies
Hong Hong
Trincomalee
Darwin
Auckland
Indies
Arms Smuggling Fortunes Made Explosive Finland Plan
The Sunday Despatch reports an alleged scheme to ship about £45 million worth of arms to Spain. It involves Victor Harvey, son of Lord Herbert Harvey, and John Lonsdale. The Marquess of Donegal traces the ring from a West End reception to Finland, with London Paris Oslo and Helsingfors headquarters. He claims spying bribery and counter espionage.
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London
Marquess of Donegal
Spain
Victor Harvey
Lord Herbert Harvey
Peru
John Christopher Lonsdale
West End
Donegal
Finland
Paris
Oslo
Helsingfors
Florida
Mollison Seeks Cape Record Flight Date
Parig reports in Le Soir that Jim Mollison plans a Cape Town flight, aiming to depart next Saturday and complete the voyage in 23 days. The move, described as a record attempt, centers on Mollison’s preparation and expected route.
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Parig
Jim Mollisen
le Soir
Capetown
Arms deal involving Franco aid and Finnish sales
Paria secured a £378000 letter of credit and rushed to Finland to meet Edouard Godillot the Spanish Government arma Inspector. Harvey arranged with Captain Jusu a Finnish arma dealer who earned £A500000 in six months in arms smuggling for a large supply of arma using 455 Russian machine guns 85,000 rifles from Belgium Norway and Finland 180000 bands from Hull costing £2708000. The sale price was £2052000 but Finna were to supply a cert enabling shipment the Spanish Government paid £5000. Donegal alleges Lonsdale said he would inform General Franco how to seize ships carrying arms to Spain and would receive £30000. If Godillot funds shipments and the Government grants credit the deal may still close.
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Paria
Finland
Edouard Godillot
Arma
Helsingtors
Harvey
Jusu
Smu
Belgium
Norway
Hull
Donegal
Lonsdale
Franco
Shi
Spain
Godilott
Abyssinia famine worsens as rains disrupt transport
A Times special from Abyssinia notes unusually early heavy rains hinder food transport, causing famine in some areas where meat is scarce and vegetables limited. It reports Italian reprisals terrorising locals, expulsion of merchants and missionaries, and a £15,000 fine for Besse Co. Ltd with no expiry given.
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London
the Times
Abyssinia
Besse Co. Ltd
South Africa replies to German protest over mandate
In Capetown on Saturday Prime Minister General Hertzog sent a reply stating South Africa’s anti-Nazi proclamation for South-west Africa does not breach the mandate. He says the measure aims to curb practices blocking the union’s orderly development and applies to all non-British nationals and Germans.
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Capetown
South-west Africa
Union
Hertzog
Germany
South Africa
Reich
Missing Man Digman Found Near Red Hill After Disappearance
John Digman 87 was found in the bush on Red Hill after being missing from his Barton home since Saturday morning. He was weak and exposed, admitted to Canberra Hospital, and had been seen walking along Flinders Way on Saturday. About 30 residents helped in the search coordinated by Constable Perriman and Constable Hilton.
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Bush
Red Hill
Canberra Hospital
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Gippa Street
Barton
Kingston
Canberra
Flinders Way
Ble Perriman
Hilton
Broadribb
Grove
Welns
Bresnan
Mrs Bonney Lands Safely on Banka Island Flight
Anxiety rose in Singapore as Mrs Bonney was several hours overdue on a Gatavian flight. She landed safely at 2 pm on Banka Island at Munteck and will stay overnight before continuing to Singapore tomorrow. An air and sun search had been launched, and relief followed the safe arrival.
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Singapore
Opening of Papuan District to Civilize Natives
The Papuan Administration will open the Strickland Purari district in Papua, a remote area recently traversed by Hides O Malley Bee and Champion Adams patrols. Officials expect gradual contact with natives using sympathetic methods, possibly locating a main camp at Lake Kutubu with a seaplane base. Prospecting firms may seek gold once settlement begins, led by Jack Hiles who is poised to search.
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Strickland-Purari
Papua
Hides-O' Malley
Champion-Adams
Lake Kutubu
Champion
Champion and
Adams
Jack Hiles
Conference talk and trade pact eyed by diplomats
London viewers report that a further monetary and economic conference may be held in autumn. Belgian Prime Minister Van Zeeland is expected to meet President Roosevelt in June. Oslo conference experts are drafting a multilateral trade agreement to reduce barriers.
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London
Observer
M. van Zeeland
Roosevelt
America
Plan to Run Blockade to Bilbao by British Ship
A parliamentary plan led by Mr Maxton of the Independent Labour Party seeks funds to sail a British manned blockade vessel to Bilbao. The group proposes loans totaling £40,000 repaid after sale of the ship, with aims to reach the three mile limit under the British lion, then dash to Bilbao once harbour mines are cleared. The pilot voyage is linked to Eden's non intervention stance and international control obligations.
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London
Maxton
M.P
Independent Labour Party
Bilbao
Max
Spain
Eall
Anthony Eden
Eden
The
Day Times
Arrests in Madrid Uncover Fascist Plot and Bombing Toll
In Madrid the Council for Public Order reports 51 arrests after an alleged fascist plot was uncovered with a hidden room and a known fascist brother hidden in a flat. The unrest follows a six month bombardment with hundreds of homes ruined and food shortages. A Valencia message notes bombing at Aujar inflicting 23 deaths and 21 injuries.
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Madrid
Council For Public Order
Rebela
Queanbeyan Beats Canberra In Opening Rugby Trial
The Queanbeyan Blues defeated Canberra 10 to 5 in a season opening trial at Queanbeyan. Both sides fielded new players. incidents included J. Grant of Canberra being sent off. Canberra backs showed heart, Grimes and Walkington impressed, while Queanbeyan tested several debutants as coach Mr. O Rourke noted promising plays.
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Queanbeyan
Canberra
Blues
Ing
J. Grant
Grant
Grimes
O'Rourke
J. Kearney
Fortress Falls to Loyalists in Southeast Monastery Fortress
Loyalist forces ease siege of a fortress nicknamed the Alcazar of the South after pushing from Lugarpuevo. The stronghold sheltered 1300 Fascist Phalanx detachments and faced a turning moment as the offensive advanced.
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Sierra Morens
Lugarpuevo
Shelling of Madrid claimed casualties and sympathizers
A brief report notes shelling of Madrid causing one death and five injuries among sympathizers. Details on date, responsible party, and exact locations are unclear from the fragment. The item emphasizes civilian impact and ongoing tensions.
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