Fierce fighting roils Shanghai as Sino Japanese clash escalates
Chinese forces defend a line north of Shanghai while Japanese detachments land near Woosung and Liuho. Reports say heavy shelling and many casualties mark a protracted battle as both sides reposition for a decisive engagement around Shanghai and adjacent railway hubs.
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British United Press
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Whangpoo
Pane Wok
Feld
Chippang
Nottinghamshire Bans Larwood From County Cricket
Nottinghamshire Cricket Club has passed a resolution prohibiting Larwood from playing county cricket for a breach of regulations. The move affects Larwood's participation in Larwood County cricket duties and related fixtures.
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London
Nottinghamshire Cricket Club
Larwood
Japan Warns of Prolonged War Against China
The Japan Times leader calls for a real punishment of China and demands recognition and apology. It warns the fight could last one to three years, with two years straining Japan’s manpower and economy, while foreign observers report 80,000 to 100,000 Japanese troops in North China.
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Liangsiang
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Sulyan
Peiping
Kalgan
Japan Times
Japan
Shina and Japan Refrain From War Over Heir Settlement
Shina and Japan agree not to resort to war to settle succession disputes. Both sides pursue a negotiated settlement led by mediators to prevent further conflict and protect regional stability.
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Shina
Japan
Abyssinian Smallpox Outbreak Hits Refugee Camps
An outbreak of smallpox in Abyssinian refugee camps near Mombasa forces terrified sufferers to flee as police corral evacuees. Doctors work to prevent spread to Kenya tribes while privation and hunger rise along the northern frontier. The Italian consul says refugees do not exceed 5,000 and border patrols restrict crossings.
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Mombasa
Kenya
Weather to Bring Wide Rain Across New South Wales
The Weather Bureau says extensive rains will cover inland New South Wales within a day or two affecting the wheat and pastoral districts. Strong indications point to snowfalls on the southern table lands.
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Sydney
Weather Bureau
New South Wales
Rain urged to secure better season for farmers
Sydney reports the Director of Agriculture Mr. A H E McDonald saying more rain is needed countrywide to finish the recent falls. Pastures remain under-soaked in some wheat areas. north west areas require better falls. Additional rain would boost crops and reduce hand feeding as pastures grow.
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Sydney
A. H. E. McDonald
Parliament sessions open without top leaders amid illness and accident
Parliament reconvened for the last session before elections with the House of Representatives Speaker absent due to illness and the Senate President Lynch sidelined after a chaffcutter accident.
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Mr. Bell
Senate
Senator Lynch
Bell
Lynch
Child Slavery Claim Shocks Milk Board Hearing
Dairy farmer Thomas Gilmore testified before the Milk Board that slavery exists in dairy farming. He recalled a Picton farm where a child about three years old milked three cows daily.
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Sydney
Milk Board
Thomas Gilmore
Picton
Boy Killed by Bees on Wyoming Farm
A six year old boy died after a mass honey bee attack on a Wyoming farm. His face and body were severely swollen and physicians removed a large number of stings. His brother was seriously stung but escaped to summon help while they rode on horseback.
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Lander
Wyoming
Australia to focus defence on navy under Imperial Conference plan
Prime Minister Lyons announces a new defence programme prioritising naval power as Australia’s first line of defence. The plan seeks stronger Royal Australian Navy capacity to protect sea lanes and deter raids, with air force and munitions growth expanding alongside. Cooperation with Britain remains essential.
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House of Representatives
Great Britain
Bo Long
Royal Australian Navy
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Supelemnntary
Empire
Air Force
Salmond
Lyons
Britain
Australia plans for air and sea defence amid war worries
The article outlines Australia’s defence strategy with Navy, Army and Air Force roles. It notes a revised Salmond air plan, aims for local defence against raids, and references financial commitment, a Three Years Programme, and future budget steps as Britain re-arms. General Davila and Franco are mentioned in a related military context from Santander.
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