Ethiopian Mobilisation Ordered As Italy Seeks Frontline Divisions
The Daily Mail Rome report says two more Ethiopian divisions have been sent to the frontier and Italy threatens to break relations over Abyssinia. Mussolini aims to present a strong case at the Geneva League Council on September 4. An Addis Ababa briefing notes mobilisation by ministers and tribal chiefs.
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Daily Mail
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Italy
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Addis Ababa
Baron Falconi
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Mis Ababa
French Hopes Faint for Italian Change
The Paria representative of The Times reports French hopes that Anglo Italian tensions do not force British policy before the League Council meeting. Calm cautious progress is hoped by September 4, while recriminations risk worsening matters. If no opening exists, France fears inevitable conflict may follow.
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Paria
Times
Signor Mussolini
League
Britain weighs sanctions in Italy Abominioan crisis at Downing Street
London reports a high level consultative session with Dominion High Commissioners at No 10 to map Britain stance amid Italian aggression fears. The Foreign Affairs Cabinet debate centers on backing League Coven sanctions and presenting the Empire with a united policy.
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Dominion High Commissioners
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Downing Street
Foeign Affairs
Britain
League Council
Italy
Paria
Bruce
Foreign Office
Australia
Samuel Hoare
Anthony Eden
Pomiden
Partae
Troop Movements Reported by The Times Barcelona Desk
The Times Barcelona correspondent notes Spanish troops have been sent to the unprotected Balearic Islands while troops are drafted toward Gibraltar from the north. A Simla report says the Punjab regiment is being watched from Bombay to augment the British legation guard.
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the Times
Balearic Island
Nouth Smal
Gibraltar
Simla
Mwh Punjab Regiment
Bombay
Italian Press Shifts Tone Toward Persuasion
Rome reports that Signor Gayda, editor of Mussolini's Journal d'Italia, has abandoned threats toward Britain. He argues Anglo-Italian cooperation in Africa, proposing Britain benefit from Italian occupation of Abyssinia to secure frontier peace and boost reciprocal economic ties.
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Signor Gayda
Signor Mussolini
Journal d'Italis
Britain
Africa
Abyssinia
Europe
Germany Looks for Chance to Strike Austria
The Times' British observer notes a non-committal German stance while Nazi hopes center on the Abyssinian conflict. Extremists see war as advancing aims, though occupation of Austria before December seems unlikely, as the League’s collapse looms and distracts powers from public opinion.
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Germany
Austria
France's divergent views on Britain and Mussolini
The Paris desk of the Manchester Guardian notes France shows sympathy with Mussolini's firm stance unlike Britain. Le Matin says Britain cannot expect French support as public opinion splits among isolationists league supporters and conservatives. France fears alliance with Britain could strain ties with Italy and require Alpine frontier garrisons.
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Paris
Manchester Guardian
France
Britain
Bignor Mussolini
le Mafin
Tita
Traly
Fthine
European Peace Stance in Global Conflicts
A cautious stance is voiced to avoid dragging Europe into a conflict that currently remains localized in a less central region of the world. The emphasis is on preserving European stability while not escalating distant tensions.
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Europe
Political Truce Hinted By Opposition Visit to Whitehall
The News Chronicle says opposition leaders visit Whitehall signals a government wish for a political truce to present a united Britain. Lansbury pledges support if the government remains loyal to League principles. Ministers meet today and MacDonald’s 1914 reference is seen as weakening the London Stock Exchange. Quotations close with large losses for the day.
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News Chronicle
Whitehall
Britain
Lansbury
MacDonald
London Stock Exchange
Neutrality Bill Adopted by Senate in Test of Policy
The Senate approved a neutrality measure to curb U S travel on belligerent ships and ban arms exports to warring nations. It gives the president power to block citizens from sailing on belligerent vessels and to halt ships carrying war material, with talk of making mandatory provisions flexible. McReynolds suggested a compromise may be reached.
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Washington
United States
Beaste
House
Aetten
Roosevelt
White House
McReynolin
Ship Strike Deadlock Persists In Melbourne Talks
Sydney and Newcastle seamen prepare to meet tomorrow to consider the owners terms offered at the Melbourne compulsory conference. Authorities expect acceptance and foresee ships clearing the harbour quickly, with a large exodus of vessels anticipated this weekend.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Melbourne
A C T U Delays Action On Shipping Strike Policy
A C T U meeting in Melbourne today deferred steps to implement its shipping strike policy after Seamen's Union secretary Mr Johnson addressed the delegates.
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A.C.T.U
the Seamen's Union
Mr. Johnson
Italian finances show deficits and debt in July
The Daily Telegraph notes July Italian treasury figures with East Africa expedition costs at £6,250. The July budget deficit reached £8,150,000 and public debt stood at £1,771,000,000. Population data for the first seven months show a falling birth rate despite fascist efforts.
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Daily Telegraph
Italy
War risks refused hit shipping to Australia
British underwriters refuse further war risks and plan higher premiums for ships passing through the war zone. The move likely affects a large share of shipping to Australia and may lead to similar action in Australia.
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Melbourne
Australia
British Red Cross Plans Expedition to Abyssinia
The London News-Chronicle reports Italian doctors show interest in a British Red Cross expedition to Abyssinia. An appeal for funds will launch to send two units with 24 doctors and 100 orderlies plus ambulance and hospital equipment.
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London “News-Chronicle
Red Cross
Abyssinia
Commonwealth moves against Communist Party and Friends of the Soviet Union
The Commonwealth Government moves under the Crimes Act to declare the Communist Party and Friends of the Soviet Union unlawful associations. A show cause summons sets a High Court hearing in Sydney for October 2, 1935. Sir Thomas Bavin leads Commonwealth counsel.
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Commonwealth
Hus
Communist Party
Friends of the Soviet Union
William Henry Sharwood
Commonwealth Crown
High Court
Sydney
Thomas Bavin
New South Wales
Chief Justice to Resign as Replacement Named
On the return of Attorney General Mr A G Menzies from abroad, Sir Frank Gavan Duffy will tender his resignation. It is stated authoritatively that Sir John Latham will be appointed Chief Justice in his place.
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A. G. Menzies
Frank Gavan Duffy
High Court of Australia
John Latham
Legal action against unlawful associations and post bans
The High Court declares illegal associations and bars their committee members from voting for seven years. Deportation powers allow removal of foreign-born members, with arrest on deportation orders. If defendants fail to defend in 14 days, courts may declare them unlawful. The case includes a writ by Friends of the Soviet Union for damages over The Soviets Today magazine and post bans.
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High Court
Australia
Commonwealth
Friends of the Soviet Union
Post Office
Soviets Today
Alan
Workers' Weekly
Communist Party
Newnes Petrol to Be Tested by Investment Committee
The Newnes Investment Committee requested a leading oil replacement to be tested from Newnes shale. The report notes a trial of petrol to be conducted, with committee members urging evaluation and possible adoption of the new petrol variant.
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Newnes
Bydney
Newnes Investiation Committee
Mae
Newnes Ahale
Nazi Justice Criticism by British Lawyer
A London lawyer, Mr. G. H. C. Bing, challenged Nazi justice at a penal conference in Berlin. He argued curtailing speeches and evidence to shorten trials contradicts English notions of justice amid Nazi protests. The Thaelmann trial was cited as an example, with the president limiting references to irrelevant cases.
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Berlin
London
G. H. C. Bing
Bing
Thaelmann
Mr. Bing
Ex-Police Chief Calls for Tighter Betting Law Enforcement
Former Police Commissioner Mr. Childs urged harsher interpretation of start ing price betting laws and criticized a Government Department for supplying telephones that could enable offences. Speaking at his Sydney Town Hall farewell he cited raids where three then six telephones appeared in betting shops, urging action to curb illegal use. He also warned against cocktail drinking and urged parents to protect families future. He received several substantial cheques from citizens and police.
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Sydney
Mr. Childs
Childs
Civic
Sydney Town Hall
Australia
Water shortage harms Sydney area orchardists
Water shortages hit outlying Sydney suburbs and rural areas causing losses to orchardists who pay weekly for water cartage and see trees die. Orange trees at Glenorie Duval and Baulkham Hills wither as ground beneath bears immature fruit that drops.
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Sydney
Glenorie
Duval
Baulkham Hilla
New Ministers Sworn In As Cabinet Sees Shand And Spooner
The new Cabinet member J B Shand and Spooner, now Minister for Works alongside Local Government, were sworn in today. Shand receives £300 supplement to his £-parliamentary salary. Spooner adds to his portfolio with no extra stated benefit.
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Sydney
J. B. Shand
Spooner
Shand
Horses to be brought to Sydney for spring racing
Several horses will be brought to Sydney to be prepared for the spring racing. Mr. Cecil Godby will bring Synagogue Great Legend and Eden, while F. Musgrave will handle The Chanter entered for the Derby and Dark Sky.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Cecil Godby
Synagogue
Great Legend
Eden
F. Musgrave
Chimney Fall Threatens Dar inghurst Sleepers
In Commonwealth Street Dar ingerth a chimney collapsed during the morning, part of it crashing through a roof. Two men sleeping in the house escaped injury as police investigated the blast-like noise from a nearby building. Mrs Bell stood close as debris narrowly missed her.
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Bydney
Commonwealth Street
Daringhurst
Poland Australia trade talks aim for fair balance
The Polish Consul General Mr L de Noskowski returning to Sydney from overseas said a new Poland Australia treaty should improve trade equity. Poland sells timber and glassware but is a major wool buyer with 48 percent of its wool from Australia, while Australia sells £47000 in goods to Poland. Poland's population is 33 million with about 300,000 unemployed and debt around £7 per head versus Australia's £184 per head.
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Sydney
L. de Noskowski
Poland
Australia
Empire Air Route Chain of Stations Proposed
London hosts a ten days' private conference of Empire weather experts who discuss creating a chain of meteorological stations on all Imperial air routes. The aim is a uniform system from London to Australia South Africa and Canada to enhance safety in aerial travel.
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London
Imperial Air
Empire
Australia
South Africa
Canada
Fatal motorcycle crash after dodging horses at Punch Bowl
A motorcycle rider, John Uren aged 24, was killed when a skid to avoid two horses at Punch Bowl this morning. His unidentified pillion passenger was seriously injured and remains unconscious as ambulance crews examined the wrecked machine.
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Sydney
Punchbowl
John Uren
Alteration of Pay Day Sought by Business Community
A section of the business community moves to shift pay day from Friday to an earlier weekday. They argue weekend payments clog Friday and Saturday mornings in the metropolitan area and propose an earlier pay day to ease congestion.
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Sydney
Tila
Mail plane damaged Adelaide during Daly Waters stop
A monoplane named Falth im Aus tralia on the Darwin to Adelaide mail run sustained damage to its propellers while landing at Daly Waters. A relief plane has been dispatched from Adelaide to pick up the mail and passengers.
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Daly Waters
Falth Im Australia
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