Cabinet Postpones Action Readiness for Geneva Meeting
Britain delays decisive moves on Europe awaiting Geneva talks. Prime Minister and Cabinet announce no new cabinet meeting, with Foreign Secretary in close touch with officials. London reports emphasize caution, while Mussolini’s aims and Abyssinian crisis loom, as Britain weighs next steps at the League and with allies.
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London
Britain
Europe
Ru MscDonald
Eday
Mmediate
Sir Samuel
Hoare
Aanc
Mmpainat Tealy
Abe
Lonilia
Hamapaines
Areon
Partian
Italian Fears of Action In British Rome War Talk
Italian editor in Rome warns Britain may breach 1930 pact by shipping armaments to Abyssinia and pursuing economic sanctions. He calls for restraint, decries incendiary rhetoric, and asserts Italy will defend its right and honor before history in a foretold world war scenario.
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Rome
Bignor Vayda
d'Ttalis
Faly Troll
Britain
Gayds
Hiatory
Italian Consul Out of Danger in Alberta Election News
Reports from Calgary indicate social credit and Liberal candidates performing in Alberta races. A revolver accident during a hunting trip injured a candidate, while Premier Aberhart’s Social Credit party discusses expert help and Major Douglas to shape early policy. Liberals gain small wins and the United Farmers show some strength in rural ridings as the campaign develops.
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Calgary
Alberta
Hoddl Credit
London
Muraday
Landers
Debra
Marion
Bocin Credit
Addie Ababa
Seata
Liberals
Credit
Fe Inj
United Farm Falcon
Mr. Reid
United Farmer
Minlora
W. R. Howson
Social Credit Party
Aberhart
Social Credit
Major Douglas
Intial
Douglas
Alberts
Abechart
Will Rogers Memorial United Nation Wide Tribute
A national funeral for Will Rogers drew vast tributes as blackouts swept theaters, and 18 000 people gathered in Hollywood for an open air service. Flags flew at half mast and a two minute silence honored the popular comedian while Wiley Post’s plane crash also prompted memorial rites. A 82 plane flyover over New York and Philadelphia accompanied the event.
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Los Angeles
Will Rogers
Hollywood
California
Aled Paat
Hell
New York
Philadelphia
Arie
Wiley Post
Share Market Falls in Sydney Amid Abyssinian Worries
Weakness in the Sydney Stock Exchange intensified Friday as pessimistic Abyssinian outlook sparked broad declines. Industrial issues led the retreat with no gains, while banking shares dropped further and few issues showed strength.
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Sydney
Stock Exchange
Compromise Neutrality Plan Advances in House
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approves a compromise neutrality plan at Roosevelt's urging. The proposal imposes a mandatory embargo lasting until February 26 unless Congress acts to extend it. The move delays the broader neutrality debate as the bill heads toward Senate consideration.
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Washington
House of Foreign Affairs Committee
Mr. Roosevelt
Percy
Senate
Smithy to Start Proposes to Carry Mails Next July
British capital to finance a twice weekly air mail link between Australia and New Zealand to begin next July. The plan calls for two Alkoraky flying boats built in England, carrying up to 30 passengers, with operations aligned to the Qantas Empire Airways imperial schedule. The scheme, led by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, awaits approval from Director of Postal Services H P Brown as the Post Office weighs using a new continuous service for mail carriage.
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Sydney
Charles Kingford Smith
Director of Postal Services
H. P. Brown
Australia
New Zealand
England
Pan-American Airways Inc
America
Pacific Triands
Il Mall Funier
Qantas Empire Airways
Auckland
Postal Services
4. P. Brown
Postal Department
Charlie Kingstone
Scltt
Post Office
Charles Kingsford Smith
Forecast of Church Union Sends Tides of Change
A fragment notes a Methodist clergyman and Congregational Church figures discussing a church union. The report hints at a planned merger or cooperative move, signaling potential shifts in local denominational leadership and parish structure amid a broader union drive.
Fraud Claims Involving Blind Youth In Melbourne
A fragmentary report mentions alleged fraud connected to a blind youth case in Melbourne. It references figures such as Mr. R. W. Murphy and Beith statesmen, with ties to discussions at Downing Street and alleged cigarette sales in the city. The text is garbled and promises no clear outcome or dates.
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Melbourne
Fnany
R. W. Murphy
Beith
France
Britain
de Tate
Y Terday
Downing Treet
Jman
As You Like It Open Air Production Seeks Cast
An outdoor staging of As You Like It invites interested parties to contact Dr. Nott for casting and production details. The notice emphasizes open air venue and calls for actors and volunteers to join the cast and crew.
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Dr. Nott By
Dentists Swim English Channel Despite Long Attempt
Haydn Taylor, a dentist from Lincoln, swam the English Channel from Cape Grla Nea to Dover in 14 hours 8 minutes. Another channel aspirant, who began about the same time, gave up after roughly three hours.
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London
Wriday
Haydn Taylor
Lincoln Vanire
Cape Grla Nea
Dover
Taylor
Control of Ladies Hairdressers in New South Wales
Fragmentary report notes a government measure and licensing aims for ladies hairdressers in New South Wales. References a master association and proposed registration penalties. Mentions an annual expenditure of 626,000 related to drawing and competition.
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Hydney
Laurion
New South
A. Pen
New South Wales
Norfolk Island Administrator Sued Over Council Meeting
Judge Coyle ruled the administrator failed to lawfully call a special council meeting and that the meeting was irregular. Charles Chase Nobbs sought 3000 pounds for alleged wrongful dismissal as President of the Council, but the verdict awarded 2 pounds in nominal damages. Nobbs was described as not popular on the council.
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Norfolk
Courk
Didige Coyle
Charles Chase Ray Noobs
CR. Piney
The
Inland
Judge Coyle
Chief Justice Interview Signals Federal Justice Pivot
In Melbourne on Friday the Attorney General stated the government has not yet selected a candidate for the High Court bench, awaiting replies from multiple applicants before finalizing the appointment. The Chief Justice, identified as Frank Gayanufly, presided over today’s discussion.
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Melbourne
Oir
Frank Gayanufly
Banator Brennan
Attor Jenzies
Forgery Charge in Sydney Court Adjournment Sought
Patrick Brady a 42 year old shearer on remand faced a forgery charge in Central Court. Counsel argued the holding charge was improper and requested adjournment due to related matter in a higher court and missing handwriting evidence. The magistrate discharged Brady. the charge alleged a May 1934 forged cheque for 9 pounds 18 shillings drawn on Commercial Banking Company of Sydney.
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Sydney
Patrick Brady
Central Court
Stinson
Brady
Me. Landa
Shepherd
Anldle
Miiinon
Tod
Commercial Bank- Ing Company
Bydney
Improvement to Northern Drome Runways and Drainage
The Acting Controller of Civil Aviation Mr McComb announced a £10,000 upgrade for runways and drainage in northern Australia. The project, authorized by the Defence Department, aims to create a 000 yard runway lengthening to 100 yards and to divert prevailing winds for safer landings, especially during the monsoon. Drainage works are also underway at other key sites.
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Melbourne
Civil Aviation
McComb
Australia
Wea
Darwin
Seamen Union Fails to Decide Strike Action at Meeting
After a lengthy session the Seamen's Union adjourned without a decision as owners stay optimistic of a settlement. A volunteer crew left Sydney aboard another vessel, signaling possible follow-on action by other companies if no early settlement next week. About 1,500 seamen attended the meeting at Port and discussed manning Wanganella and Westralla for Fremantle and Wellington, with terms offered by Mantora and others.
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Sydney
Seamen's Union
Evenmen
Jumerick and Company Ltd
Wanganella
Wellingtom
Westralla
Fremantle
Fydneys
J. Johnson
Orange
Ketcombe
Mantora
Murada
Jeff Bydnay
Carille
Jam Patrick and Company Ltd
Tor Malbourne
Janes Sps Company
Wan sucornaTul UK
Trade Treaty Talks Open in Prague Amid Global Wool Trade Focus
The report notes talks between Australian Trade Minister Sir Henry Gullatt and Czechoslovak Foreign Minister De Benen as part of broader trade balance concerns. The piece also covers the New Youth Racing Progress Association's formation at Tattersall’s Club, seeking over 100 members and funding through annual subscriptions to sustain racing activities and related betting interests.
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Prague
Sir Henry Gullatt
de Benen
Aydney
Ws Racing Progress
Tattersall'y Club
Droxdon
Missing radium arch prompts bomb search in Melbourne
City officials seek missing radium device valued at £200. Experts assisted by police search through a city garbage structure after initial clues proved hard to locate. Bombing and probing the rubble were employed to recover the artifact.
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Melbourne
Attorney General Appointment Report Confuses Officials
A scrambled report outlines the Attorney General appointment with mixed names and unclear details. It notes government inaction while the matter remains unresolved, quoting Hennton Brenan as commenter and referencing Sydney Ang and NAPBLOR in uncertain context.
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Melbourne
Hennton Brenan
Mnoe
Swedish Shipping Delegation to Visit South Africa
A Swedish delegation of maritime men plans a September voyage to South Africa to study feasibility and potential links with Australia. The trip aims to explore stronger naval and commercial ties between the nations.
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Stockholm
South Africa
Australia
Queensland Governor Denies Rumour Report
A fragmentary report records Governor Inga denying a circulating rumour about economic talks with Wilson. The brief note notes official denial from the Queensland governor and mentions ongoing regional discussions.
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Queensland
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