Britain proposes peace plan with Abyssinia agreement
Britain and Abyssinia discuss a peace plan shaped by League guidance. Proposals include foreign advisers in Abyssinia, concessions to Italy such as an Eritrea Somaliland railway and mineral areas, and cession of frontier territory for colonisation. Corridor seaward with a harbour and French support for League authority are floated.
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London
Eden
M. Laval
Sidney Tarton
Abyssinia
League
Italy
Eritrea
Somaliland
Abyasinia
Daily Express
France
Britain
Britain and France seek unity over Abyssinian crisis
London reports detail talks between British and French leaders as Laval and Eden weigh risks of failing treaties and possible war over Abyssinia. Italy’s Mussolini rallies 30,000 troops while Rome cautions British hostility could jeopardize calmed relations. Addis Ababa emphasizes national resolve to resist surrender and defend northern territory.
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London
Wednévilay
Hemalons Baleen
Britain
Free
Frastrina
Baty
Jorden
Abyusinien
Daily Telegraph
Paris
M. Laval
Joler Tris
Eden
Estain
Thaly
Briain
Lanyar
Francs
Jet
Mm Laval
Bie
Te Quai d'Orsay
Bargeton
League
Anthony Eden
Aly Robert Vankittort
Baron Aloisi
Parin
Li Ln
Franch
Tatian Dolezates
Renator Gayda
a‘Tualla
Italy
Kaly
Traly
Tallinn
Funn
Mallane
Abyssinia Protest to League Over Arms Embargo
A London dispatch reports Abyssinia protests to the League of Nations over arms and munitions embargo. The Ethiopian government says it cannot obtain defense materiel, faces prohibition attempts, and asks how neutrality is observed while allegations of sackings and wrongdoing surface. The Rome note reportedly demands a reversal of the position.
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London
Ethiopia
Rome
Sewer Works Lease of F C T Site
Public Works Dept advised the offer by Commonwealth Government to lease 110 acres in Federal Territory for sewerage treatment works is reasonable. Nine year lease at £40 per year includes terms: building value £881, boundary fences, road closure within fence, cross road permission at Nimrod and Yarralumia, rent taxes, and Council to pay £12 fee plus government right to enter sites for inspection to prevent river pollution. Council approved the department's action on motion of Ald. Taylor.
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Public Works Department
8.W
Commonwealth
Federal
Federal Capital Territory
Mountain Road
Nimrod
Yarralumia
Maiongla
Ald. Faylor
Preebedy
Appointment of Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven as Governor General
Reports indicate Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven agrees to be submitted for the Governor General role. Formal start awaits retirement of Sir Isaac Jeayes, with potential pause for leave and a possible England visit before assuming duties. Hore-Ruthven’s long service includes South Australia, New South Wales governorships, and a distinguished WWI record.
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Isaac Jeaves
oMce
March of
Apell
Alexander Hore Ruthven
England
Alexander
Hore Ruthven
Australis
South Australia
New South South Wales
Ruthven
Gowrie
Zara Eileen
Ohn Pollock
Elsinany
County Galway
Tate Welsh Guarda
Alexander Hore-Ruthven
Fors Eny
Frst Dragoon
Guards
Ireland
Beccame
British Expeditionary Forge
Seventh Army Corp
Walsh Guards
M. Kg.bt
Sudan
White Nile
Somali
France
Avalanche disaster near Turin swamps towns and farms
Rescue workers labor in a vast Alpine area as floods from the Ovada burst inundate valleys east of Turin. Dozens are dead or missing, with ten thousand displaced seeking higher ground. King visits mortuary huts. villagers recount families swept away as floodwaters tore homes from foundations. Damage is estimated in the tens of millions of pounds. exact death toll awaits weeks of counting.
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Turin
Qrba
Ovacle
Ransport
Roxsitlione
Waale
Odlea
Canadian Elections on October 14
Canadian voters will head to the polls on October 14 as the Dominion faces a devolved government challenge. The electoral process and regional ballots are set to unfold in the coming weeks with campaigns intensifying nationwide.
Contempt of Court Bailiff Presses Against Middlemiss Couple
In Sydney the bailiff of the District Court sought a rule against George Middlemiss and wife Gertrude Middlemiss of North Sydney for contempt. An affidavit said the bailiff planned to levy on a car. the wife then removed a crank handle and engine actions followed, a later police escort saw the car moved. The Full Court granted a calendar hearing for next week.
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Rydney
Nist
George Middlemiss
Gertrude Middlemiss
North Sydney
Ernest Carrington Croft
Croft
George Middleman
British Prisoner Freed by Nazis in Munich Release
Jerhard Mosel, born in Munich Hillnm and naturalised Britisher, was freed by the public without English test. He left for London on Wednesday amid mishaps expected near Test match time. Wyatt injured left hand and was carried off for X ray after Derbyshire innings paused.
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Munich
Jerhard Mosel
Pulive
Ulleranres
London
Bowes
Hin
Derbyshire
The
Oval
Wyatt
Bane
Vith
Trade With Germany In Berlin Purchases Urged By Minister
London reports on a Berlin to move for free trade with Germany as Minister Bakacht promotes food purchases. Gullatt seeks cash and Africa-related items, signaling economic negotiations and policy aims amid the era's tensions.
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London
Wedneysay
Cay
Ein Acer
Berlin
Lloyd George Denounces National Cabinet in London
Lloyd George denounces the national government as a mix of party functionaries. He declares the first duty is to form a new government, outlining a new deal aimed at restoring trade and national work.
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Lloyd George
National
London
Wednonl
Valen Teale
Wrongful arrest case in Newcastle weighs on Toronto constable
Electrician George Field sues Constable L Douglas of Toronto for 100 pounds in damages claiming wrongful arrest in February 1984 on a Lake Macquarie wharf. Field denied stealing a motor launch and says he was detained after giving a statement while Douglas questioned him.
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Newcastle
George Field
Conble L. Douglas
Toronto
Lake Macquarie
Field
Douglasy
Log Served For Country Clerks
Sydney clerks log reports a new minimum wage of £5 10s and an 16 hour week. Negotiations involve the Federated Clerks Union and country employers representatives. The wording highlights a wage and hours dispute across country districts.
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Sydney
Feterated Clerks ‘Union
Appointment of High Commissioner to Australia named
The Dominions Office announces the appointment of Sir Geoffrey Granville Whislatd as High Commissioner to Australia with functions similar to other dominion posts. He will depart for Canberra early next year, while E T Crutchley returns to England and W G Hankin acts as representative until arrival.
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Dominions Office
Hin Mi ‘Y
United Kingdom
Commonwealth of Australia
South Africa
Canada
Geoffrey Granville Whislatd
Scb
Ageistant
Dominion Affairs
England
Canberra
Lake
E. T. Crutchley
Australia
Ign
Goodwill visit signals Japan aims in Sydney
The Japanese goodwill envoy M. Kanuji Debuehl arrived in Sydney amid remarks that Japan has no hope of broad breading or large wool imports this year. He stated Japan imported Reece worth 100,000 and that he is not here to press diplomatic or commodity deals but to convey sincere goodwill to Australian people.
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Sydney
M. Kanuji Debuehl
Japan
Reece
Riogiand
Australia
Tkwad
Japa
Shipping Hold-Up Extends Move For General Strike
Sydney reports a worsening shipping dispute as Seamen's Union meetings threaten broader action. Newcastle voted to blacklist vessels from the Australian Steamship Owners' Federation, with the Ormiston and Craigend both held or at risk. union leaders plan a Sydney mass meeting to pursue a nationwide turn, while coal and gas logistics face potential disruption. Police blocked non-passengers on the MaraeMa in Melbourne as strike pressure mounts. Labor Council pledges support, backing seamen with funds and solidarity.
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Sydney
Seamen's Union
Newcastle
Australian Steamship Owners’ Federation
A.U.S.N
Ormiston
Patrick Company
Craigend
Patrick Line
Steamship Owners’ Federation
Trntanas
Tyway
Macedon
Eira
Dusoma
Australia
A.u.8.n
Jonit
Mr. Forber
Maori Rugby Union
Tear
Man the Ships Owners Offer No Work for Murada Seamen
Melbourne dealers report seamen refused to man the steamer Goulburn Morning. Shipowners express willingness to reemploy Murada once ships are ready. A Melbourne Trades Hall Disputes Committee meeting passed a resolution to safeguard the industrial movement and urged talks with the Emergency Cortaiites of the ACU on urgent conference matters. Mr Clarke warned against intervention likely to aid the dispute.
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Melbourne
Bee“pon's Union
Air. W. Clarke
Melbourne Trades Hall Council
ACU
Clarke
Lkely
Strike Extends at Newcastle Amid Union Decision
The shipping strike in Newcastle was extended today as a Seminen's Union meeting in the city narrowly supported the Hydney branch's move to oppose blacklisted ships. Crews remain supplied for ships owned by the Broken lll Proprietary and Beott Fell company under the Australian Bremrahlp Owners Federation.
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Aydney
Newcastle
Seminen
Hydney
Black Ai
Australanian Bremrahlp Owners' Federation
Silver purchases in Washington amid rumblings over policy
In Washington on Wednesday the Treasury Secretary sought to quell rumors about a silver purchase program. He confirmed plans to buy more than 25,500,000 ounces, extending beyond last year's output, and stated the move would continue under government policy despite sharing speculation at trading centers.
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Washington
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