Shipping strike widens as eleven ships idle in Australia
In Sydney the rapid spread of a shipping strike widens across ports as eleven vessels are laid up under a black ban. Ministers vow no immediate action while hoping wiser counsels prevail, with unions threatening broader disruption unless settlements are reached. Strong entities include Senator Brennan and the Commonwealth Ministers, and ships such as Mundalli, Mellwraith, Ka Tama, Koranui, Union Company steamers, and others face idle status amid government cautions.
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Australia
Commonwealth Min
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Brennan Feder
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Wong
Othdale
Fama Fionk
Tes
Adelaide Steamship Company
Reacher Company
Union Company
Quesosland
Brennan
Eo Pera
Ant Leompany
Lina 1
Pha
Coyraen
Tha Tau
Flosnen
German Miners Food Relief Order Signals Aid
Berlin dispatch notes a welfare communique indicating Herr Hitler’s instructions to aid German miners facing hardship. Food ticketals are to be undermined and eliminated as measures are set to relieve the mining population’s grave plight.
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Berlin
Hitler
Governor General Likely Appointee Names Circulated
Parliament hears in Canberra on September 24 as King George ponders final selection for Australia’s next Governor General. Speculation centers on Hore-Ruthven and other nominees while Vice Prime Minister Lyons offers no comment.
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Canberra
Australia
J. A. Lyons
King George
Barof Airlie
Londonderry
Lord Trotchard
Luke of
Montrose
Alexander Hore-Ruthven
New South Wales
Spre Arid
Sapnee
Taase
Alexander Hore-Huthven
Lyons
Assassination shocks Tokyo as Nagata slain at War Office
Major General Nagata, director of military affairs, was shot dead in his room at the War Office in Tokyo. A colonel was wounded while trying to shield him. The killing follows sweeping army changes and rumors of broader untangling within Japan’s military leadership.
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Nagata
Nagale
Nagatawa
War Office
Nim
Elly Namallant Wan
Arradia Bk
Mame
Swem Pak
Fatal crash at Point Cook grounds Air Cadets
A Wapiti aircraft taking off from Point Cook struck high tension wires, killing Air Cadet Thomas John Laws and injuring Flight Lieutenant WG Mae. The companion was thrown clear as flames engulfed the wreckage. Rae survived by parachute in a prior incident. Investigation begun immediately.
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Melbourne
Tapeday
Point Cook
Thomas John Laws
WG. Mae
Roe
Rae
Orat
RAAF
Air Fatality and Racing Drama Dominate Melbourne Inquiry
An inquiry into William Henry Bacher’s death during a Victorian Aero Club race near Eaven don on July 20 found he broke regulations by passing and diving under. The verdict absolved Theodore H. Allen and questioned trainer Hedges over a rattling device used by Ballyscanton, while Sneed ON won the Folkestone race in a separate outcome.
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Melbourne
Tuewaay
Corrier
William Henry Bacher
Victorian Aero Club
Eavendon
Lawrence McKenzie Johnston
Zacher
Tre Goroner
Ballyscanton
Theodore H. Allen
Tramer Hedges
Ballyscamon
Aockey Club
Hedges
London
Tuesany
Lyons backs US goodwill mission to bolster Australian trade
Prime Minister Mr Lyons favors sending a goodwill mission to America next year to showcase Australian goods and improve trade balance. Cabinet will discuss the proposal amid talk of reviving the Commissioner-Generalship in New York and possibly offering the post to Sir Frederick Blew art. Lyons notes friendly U.S. reception and admiration for President Roosevelt.
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United States
Mr. Lyons
America
Commonwealth
New York
Australia
Frederick Blewart
Iif
Lyons
Washington
Roosevelt
London to begin television tests early next year
The Post Office states that the first television test transmissions are planned to start early in 1936 in London with a regular public service anticipated as soon as practicable. Technical information for designing television receivers will be released at an early date.
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London
Post Office
Postage Trust Fund Proposal For Australia
Melbourne reports a proposed postage trust fund in Australia with a threepence rate and sea route pricing between capital cities. The plan envisions a capital outlay near 4 300 000 pounds and annual running costs around 160 000 pounds, financed by end year revenue and a 11,720 pound surplus projection for the year.
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Melbourne
Australia
Foo
Unity in Australian Labour Party Conference Hopes
The Federal ALP Executive will discuss a plan to hold a unity conference. The South Australian and Tasmanian State Labour parties have indicated willingness to participate. Aimed for September or October, location Melbourne.
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Melbourne
Australia Labour Party
South Australia
Labour Party
American apology over a Japan joke mars town mood
In Beattle a fortnight after a prior incident the mayor Charles Smith sent a letter to the Japanese Consul apologizing for a depiction during a Community Club event. He insisted the humor was not meant to ridicule Japan but reflected American satire rather than intent.
Four Killed In Bus Fatality In Prague
A bus crash in Prague leaves four dead and 34 injured as a motor vehicle plows into a column of legislators returning from a memorial event for comrades who fell in the Carpathians. An enraged crowd berates the driver amid the aftermath.
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Prague
Pus Jaden
Holidsy- Maksrs
Carpathian Mountain
New Planes for Empire Air Lines
Imperial Airways Ltd plans experimental aircraft of a new type designed for short routes. The project aims to overcome obstacles and improve trans-Atlantic service, signaling a revolution in regular air travel for Empire routes.
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Empire Air Lines
London
Imperial Airways Ltd
Servien
Claims Fail in Court Over Steamer Mirada Overtime
Tuesday at Central Summons Court Mr Gidwon ruled on three crew members claims for overtime from the steamer Mirada. The Aus tralias United New Company faced disputed sums of 3 5 7, alleging the ferry was deferred from Port on June 22. The magistrate dismissed the case.
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Central ‘Summons Court
Mirada
Intiffr
Australias United New Company
Port Oe
Emperor's stance shields Abyssinia sovereignty in league talks
The Times reports from Addis Ababa that the Emperor will not accept any arrangement limiting Abyssinia's independence or territorial integrity outside the League covenant. He would consider economic aid within the League, rejects mandates, and hints concessions only on economic terms without national preference. He also contemplates possible spheres of influence while preserving sovereignty.
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London
Times
Addis Ababr
Abyssinia
League
Italy
Iti
Muenice
Abyasinin Hervest
Smuts Warns Europe on War Threat and Africa Links
Capetown dispatch reports General Smuts warned that failure by the League to avert war could shake civilization. He warned of a return to old alliance systems, racial tensions in Africa, and possible links between Abyssinia and Japan affecting European balance. He said Britain France and Bolten might need to cooperate, but unanimity among great powers was unlikely.
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Brute
Murops
Africa
Pordera
Ahyastalmn
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France
Abyaathia M
Italys bid for Mediterranean control fuels Anglo Italian talks
The Faris correspondent reports London and Rome aim to limit the Tripartite talks to potential economic concessions, including possible League economic mandates for Abyssinia, while Mussolini seeks guarantees on political and military influence. Paris senses an Anglo Italian contest over Mediterranean dominance as Eden cautions Rome.
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Faris
Pimes
Anthony Eden
von Lippart
League
Signor
Muscolini
Pari
Italy
Mediterranean
Manechini
Mr. Eden
Rome
Britain
Mer
Nile
Nile Valley
Italy and Abyssinia in Kellogg Pact debate
Rome reports a Journal Trias article arguing that Italy and Abyssinia retain self-defence rights under the Kellogg Pact. It asserts Britain’s reservations should not impede actions in East Africa, warning the League cannot ignore national needs or avoid war.
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Taly
Triais
Italy
Abyssinia
Britain
Thaly
East Africa
League
League J
Haither
Italian Troop Movements Reported From Alexandria
London dispatch notes Italian troop movements by night to the port at the Suez Canal area. Ships are berthed and many carry invalids. Details are scarce due to the damaged telegram text.
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London
Alexandria
Gee Ae Bier
Dritran
Italian Debts Shared by British Coal Inquiry
London report notes Italian debt questions tied to coal issues. Fragmentary text mentions twelve arms and mortgage style concerns amid unclear context and damaged OCR.
Customs ban on Mae West novel Meleo
A customs ban targets Mae Wests novel Meleo and related works amid ongoing censorship actions. Authorities cite material deemed indecent, delaying import or distribution and prompting protests from publishers and rights holders. The case underscores stricter enforcement patterns affecting literary works.
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Mae West
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