Early Sino Japanese Peace Move Contours Quiet End to War
London dispatch reports French papers forecast an early peace move in China with Chiang Kai-shek sending envoys to London Washington and Moscow. Japan seeks terms via a rival Peiping government headed by Tsao Kun while Mussolini leans toward mediation to end the conflict.
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Paris
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Rome
China
Japan
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China protests Manchukuo recognition to League of Nations
China sends a note to the League of Nations protesting Healy's recognition of Manchukuo as a contravention of the Nine Power Treaty the League Covenant and the League's Sino-Japanese conflict resolution.
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HNEVA
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League of Nations
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Australian Navy appoints Rear Admiral Custance commander
Rear Admiral Custance is appointed to command the Australian squadron succeeding Rear Admiral Lane-Pools. He will depart for Australia aboard the Otranto in March. Custance previously attended the Commendation School at Devonport from 1982 to 1984 and commanded HAMS Rodney from 1984 to 1986. He won a decoration during the London Coronation era.
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London
Ads
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Admira Lane-Pools
Australie
Otranto
Cotman
Melbourne truck murder arrests in Demsey case
In Melbourne a 50 year old labourer William Grahame, of no fixed abode, was charged at 2:40 am with McFarlane and O Keefe in the Demsey murder. The arrest followed detective inquiries at South Yarra. Grahame was taken to Russell Street then to the City Watchhouse in the presence of a solicitor.
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Melbourne
Demsey
William Grahame
McFarlane
O'Keefe
South Yarra
Grahameven
Russel Street
Rumors of Belgian King Leopolds Royal Romance Surface in England
London papers revive talk of King Leopold of Belgium marrying an Er Nahworan as he and Queen Mother visit incognito from Brussels. The King and his mother stay with the Portland family at Welbeck Abbey, amid past rumblings of a 1992 alliance involving Charles and Lady Ann Cavendish-Bentinck.
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Leopold
Belgium
England
Brussels
Duke
Duchasa of
Portland
Walback Abbey
Loni
Tia
Charles
Ann Cavendiah-Bentinck
Pitfeld
Ety
Duke of Portland
Ann
Welbeck Abbey
Ian
King
German peace feeler denied by Hankow envoy
A dispatch from Hankow denies that Herr Trautmann proposed peace terms and states he only voiced Germany’s willingness to mediate. Kokumin Abin bun in Tokyo casts doubt on Germany’s ability to influence Far East policy, warning that Britain’s stance may undermine any mediation if linked to Japan.
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London
Hankow
Herr ‘Trautmann
Germany
Kokumin Abinbun
Tokyo
Tof Britt
Britain
Japan
Mail Robberies Alarm Authorities Across the Country
Fragmentary account notes increased mail robberies nationwide. Asherman reports five empty bags from Barbour. The value of the items is unclear but estimated in dollars. Authorities express concern over the rising incidents and disturbed operations.
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Asherman
Insurgent Navy Threat to Trade Targets Red Zone
An insurgent navy broadcasts from Sala manner stating it will use all means to prevent trade with the red zone. It does not recognise a legitimate code, and aims to acquire foreign exchange for purchasing war materials.
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London
Salamance
France and Poland reaffirm Franco Polish military alliance
London reports from Warsaw describe M Delbos and Prime Minister Beck restating the Franco Polish military pact as unchanged. Post talks included tensions between Delbos and Polish ministers, with Polish grievances over the Franco Soviet pact and colonial ambitions in Madagascar. Delbos travels onward to Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia as Berlin talks loom.
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Col. Beck
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Imneyre
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Paris
Poland
Warsaw Presa
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My Delbos
Alroady
Inter Sauk
Pha Waraaw
News-Chronicle
Delbow
Colonel Beck
Germany
Europe
RAF Demon crash claims two officers at Yeaton land
A Hawker Demon inverted after a forced engine cut near Yeaton land, burning Air Porps officer Jack Trederick Fallon and observer Lending Alruraftexan of No. 3 Squadron at Point Cook. Both suffered fatal and serious injuries in the Cootamundra incident last Sunday.
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Yeaton
Land
Gaumes
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Jack Trederick Fallon
Ainslie Crimes: Young Man Detained by Police
Police in Canberra detain a young man linked to a string of thefts in Ainslie and surrounding areas. Investigations by Sergeant Bailey and Constables Broadrib and Groves have recovered bicycles and numerous items from a workshop garage. Formal charges to be presented at Canberra Court will include multiple thefts reported over about a year.
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Eyes on North Africa as French defence boosts pass
Paris notes indicate the Chamber of Deputies approved a defence bill totaling £45,734,000. Army strength listed: France 987,000. Germany 1,000,000. Italy 300,000. Deladier emphasizes France’s active army as the advance guard in a nation ready to resist invasion and notes ongoing fortification and wartime industry nationalization.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Italy
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Africa
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France
Wnten
Ahla
Orca
United States Withdraws Consul From Bebao
The United States consul at Bebao has been ordered to return home after General Catia Ncaa and the War Department indicated new tactical plans. The note cites possible U S action prompting the recall.
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Mista
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United States
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Bevnusa General Catia Ncaa
Hamburg Merchant Detained by Nazis Under New Scrutiny
Fragmentary OCR depicts a Hamburg merchant tied to Nazi actions, with mentions of individuals from Britain and the Empire facing detention or scrutiny. The text references officials and a group of residents expected to comply or be subject to police measures amid brewing regime regulations.
Trade clash over Ottawa talks unsettles Australian delegation
Interdepartmental rivalry heats Ottawa Agreement negotiations with the Department of Commerce clashing with Trade and Customs over control of trade talks. The dispute affects leadership of the Australian delegation to the Ottawa Revision Conference in London next year. Possible cabinet moves and pressure from manufacturing interests surround who leads the mission, with calls to include or exclude key ministers to balance country and producer interests.
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House of Tives
Department of Commerce
Department of Trade and Customs
London
Dr. Page
Ing. International m1
Ccheson
Mr. Lyons
Erict
Country Party
Diana
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Tate
Adelaide
Lyons
Ats
Australia Party
Mr. Yon
Mr. Mensies
Australian Associated Chambers of Manufacturers
Durl
Commerce
Page
South Africa to Seek New Trade Agreement
Pretoria reports the Union Government plans to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Britain to replace Ottawa as its principal customer. Negotiations with Italy France Czechoslovakia and others are under consideration, with Ottawa's status and potential review unsettled as talks proceed.
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South Africa
Pretoria
Britain
Ottawa
Italy
France
Australian air disaster kills passenger and crew member
An Australian passenger and one crew member were killed when a plane crashed on takeoff at Strindal. One person is missing. The flight from Charleville to London carried 13 aboard. the rest, including Air Marshal Sir John Salour, sustained minor injuries. Australian mails are missing.
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Srindial
Tegeae
Charleville
Australia
Breppant
Sir John Salaor
British Army Tiger in Command Vaso Eta Trane Dery
Fragmentary OCR text mentions British Army and a Tiger in command with unclear names and details. The readable parts do not form a coherent event, date, or place to confirm a concrete item for a concise summary.
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