British appeal to Mussolini aims for peace in Abyssinia
In the House of Commons Sir Samuel Hoare urged Mussolini to seek a genuine peace of the League, insisting there are no insincere motives behind Britain’s support. The debate highlighted Italy’s stance, Abyssinia’s resistance, and tensions in Japan and China as the league seeks collective action amid shifting alliances. A Times dispatch notes the Pope and the Abyssinian crisis influence Vatican diplomacy as Abyssinian forces push toward Karnale.
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London
Mussolini
Wales
League of Nations
Samuel Hoare
House of Commons
Italy
Ily
France
Signor Mageolini
Fortroy
Peoa
Naval Conference aims to curb arms race after treaty
London reports that the naval conference seeks to prevent a new arms race after the London Treaty. Britain seeks compromise with the United States on Japanese equality while avoiding appearances of appeasement. The talks focus on strategic control of the western Pacific and maintaining Britain’s naval dominance.
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London
Armenia
Lala
North China and United States stance in Asia talk
A Friday report from Washington notes a cautious U S warning against romantic ungrounded moves in Asia. The statement emphasizes the United States does not intend to press broad claims in the area and outlines planned steps to support existing treaty and policy provisions.
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Washington
Wisellaul
Chien
United States
Sewer Works Stop Work Motion Defeated
Queanbeyan Municipal Council defeated by one vote a motion to bar further sewerage works. Ald Bruce led the call to ask the Minister for Public Works to stop the works due to labour conditions not meeting ministerial standards. The opposition contended the motion was out of order but the Mayor allowed it to proceed, then the motion failed after extensive debate. The council also referred complaints to the engineer in charge and debated a motion from the Queanbeyan Mewer Workers Association about conditions affecting workers after January 1.
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Queanbeyan
Ald
Ald. Brice
Pies
Bruce
Taylor
Johnston
D. Bamood
Har- Preebody
Quesibeyan Mewer Workers Association
Fea
National Recognition of Prime Minister and Cabinet
A fragmented passage notes national recognition for the Prime Minister Mr Lyons and the Federal Cabinet. The text is a partial OCR with unclear context but references government leadership and possible honors or acknowledgement from a national audience.
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Mr. Lyons
Hope Gloomy For Missing Australian Airmen
Prime Minister Lyons told the House regret now attends the loss of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and a crew member as searches fail to locate their aircraft. He praised Smith as a pioneer of Australian aviation and noted continuing operations and efforts to trace their whereabouts, with widespread sympathy for widows and families.
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Mr. Lyons
House of Resentatives
Charles Kingeferd Smith
Pethyri
Lyong
Ota
Representa- Uvea
Bir Charan Kingaford Smith
Selvil Aviation
Australis
Tirmen
Lyon
Depen
Nifee
Honamada
Avery
Air
Amith
Wtfort
Nas
As. Curtin
Charles Smiths
Belity
Mfr
Melrose
Long Labour Party
Beasley
Andratia
Mr. White
Charles Kingsford Braith
Pacific
Australia
Britain proposes air mail control of Brisbane route
Melbourne reports Britain has submitted proposals to the Commonwealth for control of the England to Brisbane air mail route. A 15 year agreement would place control with Britain with subsidies of 15000 pounds yearly to be paid. The Commonwealth mails would be carried at Australia ground costs. Machines proposed to be used would run at 146 mph, with lighting and possibly Bar River harbour improvements discussed.
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Melbourne
England
Brisbane
Commonwealth
Bar River
Australia
Cemetery Crisis at St John Churchyard Burial Ground
Canberra faces a grave shortage as St John Churchyard runs out of space and the new cemetery is not yet ready. Authorities warn that in an immediate burial need, bodies may have to be interred at St Johns or in another site, highlighting years of unaddressed unpreparedness and delayed actions.
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St. Tobn
Canberra
St. John's Churchyard
St John's
Spd
Seamen's Challenge Meeting Decides Not to Man Ships
A Sydney meeting rejects backing work on ships, following Newcastle and Melbourne positions. Federal Government toward action under the Transport Workers Act looms as seafarers plan to maintain the strike, with Keenan urging not to resume until award clauses are altered and shorter hours demanded.
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Sydney
Mas
Newcastle
Melbourne
Privy Council to Hear James V case on Australian marketing laws
In London on Friday the Privy Council granted leave to appeal in the James v. Commonwealth of Australia case. The High Court of Australia ruled against the dried fruit merchant from Adelaide, challenging the Dried Fruit Act as ultra vires. The Privy Council will decide if much of Australia’s marketing legislation is valid, a matter of great public interest.
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London
Privy Council
Lesye
James
Commonwealth of Austrelis
High Court
Lans Inst
Adelaide
Crown
Board of New South Wales
Alr Ports Moth Relates To Eti miicz Tervics
Fragmentary text mentions Alr Ports Moth in a context that appears to refer to relations and services. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but article seems to hint at a local industry or facility and its connection to community or trade. Further readable lines needed for precise summary.
Tasmanian Ships Held Up
Tasmanian ships halted as Victorian seamen refuse to resume work unless Sydney and other ports agree. A meeting urged resumption pending an Arbitration Court variation, and that Tasmanian service crews be paid the one-day rate during delays. Ship owners threaten to hire volunteers to cover voyages.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Beacces
Arbitration Court
Tt Waa
Audi
Tanmanian Service
Gaa Ab
Parliament completes immediate legislation plans
The record notes the completion of urgent legislative steps awaiting formal dates to be announced. Officials indicate a tight timeline and ongoing coordination among chambers to enact the measures.
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