Crisis in Spain as revolt quashed and casualties rise
In Spain, authorities report the rebellion subsiding with Loyal Army support on a day of clashes. Four rebels died after government forces stormed an abandoned convent near Serena. Saragossa saw a four hour street battle with two killed. Rail and civic targets faced attacks as British tourism and Gibraltar leave were restricted amid tensions.
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Madrid
Spain
Gibraltar
San Andres
Saragossa
British Warship Verity Guarding Foochow Amid Tensions
Secretary John Simon said factory assurances had been received and safeguards are in place. The British warship Verity is at Foochow to protect British interests, with other vessels ready for any emergency.
Government Forms Special Foreign Trade Committee
President Roosevelt announced the formation of a special Government Foreign Trade Committee led by Mr. George Peek. The panel aims to study reopening foreign trade and expanding relations through tariffs barter and other arrangements.
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Washington
George Peek
Roosevelt
Pew
Rumour of Stabilisation Unconfirmed in Markets
In New York and Washington, reports say stabilisation rumours around French and Greek markets remain unconfirmed. Despite improving French finances, Greek Exchange gains and Paris bond moves persisted, while authorities gave no immediate confirmation.
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New York
Cent
Paris
Bank of
Federal Bank
Washington
Labour Leader Lansbury Operated After Fall at Town Hall
George Lansbury leader of the Labour Party was operated on after breaking a thigh when he fell on the steps of Gainsborough Town Hall on Saturday. The incident occurred in London on Monday.
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London
Eader
Labour Party
George Lansbury
Gainsborough Town Hall
Flood Hero Stands Against Wall Breach in Kerang
Wing Hey a Chinese market gardener at Kerang held his body against a widening flood breach in a levee for about an hour to halt water from flooding the town. He acted with others from the local market garden community to slow the breach and protect residents.
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Melbourne
Wing Hey
Kerang
Quarantine Air Mail Stations Planned for Australia
The England Australia air mail service will require new quarantine stations at Darwin and Alice Springs to prevent disease. Health Minister Marr expects costs between £7000 and £10000 with medical supervision for arriving passengers at Darwin and other points.
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Melbourne
Darwin
Camooweal
Australia
Marr
Henderson Attacks France and Disarmament Failures
London reports cite Arthur Henderson at a House of Commons luncheon attacking France for instability with seven governments in twenty one months while German grievances remained unresolved for fifteen years under postwar terms. The speech drew varied reactions among MPs.
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London
League of Nationa
M. Avenol
House of Commons
Arthur Henderson
The
League
Hous of Commons
Tt Ia
France
Hiad
Germany
House of A
Indise
Britain May Tighten Dominion Meat Imports Policy
The article notes Britain plans to further restrict Dominions meat imports after June 30 next year. It reports that Britain has not yet given direct policy details and that Mr. Bruce is seeking a comprehensive statement of policy on the matter.
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London
Britain
Dominions
Bruce
Wheat Relief Payments Due Early Next Year
The first payment to wheat growers under the Commonwealth relief scheme will be made early in the new year. Officials say the current season will yield 156 million bushels, with 105 million bushels needed for export and the remaining amount expected for home consumption.
Housewives' Progressive Association protests bread price rise
A deputation from the Housewives' Progressive Association met Minister of Social Services Mr Hawkins in Darryn to oppose bread price increases. They presented two resolutions from a meeting, urging the government to curb miller restraint and criticizing price fixing as wasteful and ineffective.
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Rydney
Housewives’ Progressive Association
Hawkins
M Ave nol Defends League Addressing Commons Committee
M Ave nol testifies before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Commons defending the league's actions and policies. He outlines security, diplomacy, and international engagement, urging parliamentary support and continued collaboration with member nations.
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House of Commons
Wheat restriction lifted says Australia to harvest 200 million bushels
Melbourne reports Minister for Commerce Mr Stewart announced the 1933 34 Australian wheat crop would reach 160 million bushels with no carry over next year. The plan allows a 200 million bushel harvest in 1934 35 without altering the international wheat agreement among producing countries.
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Melbourne
Mr. Stewart
Australia
Bullitt Arrives in Moscow as Ambassador Reports In
The Moscow correspondent notes the arrival of William Bullitt, the first US ambassador to the Soviet Union, staying at the National Hotel where a large star spangled banner is raised. He will have a brief stop in Moscow before returning to Washington to report likely in February with an eighty million dollar credit vote pending in Congress.
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London
Moscow
T! Daily Telegraph
Willam Bullitt
National
Avenol Links Disarmament to League Crisis
Avenol argued disarmament is the root cause of the League crisis, noting equality of rights sidelined armament cuts. He cited post revolution psychology and public misperception, debunking hopes for direct talks while the Disarmament Conference is suspended.
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League
Avenol
Air base proposed at Darwin delays after arrivals
It was learned today that a plan to establish an air base at Darwin will be considered after eighteen new amphibian planes arrive in Australia. The aircraft are being purchased in England for the use of the Navy and the Royal Air Force.
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Melbourne
Darwin
Australia
England
Navy
Royal Air Force
Paraguayan report on Bolivian troop surrender
Unofficial reports from Asuncion claim Bolivian forces surrendered in large numbers. Mentioned are 10 000 troops and substantial war material with a prior War Ministry communique noting 1 000 Bolivians surrender.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
War Ministry
Traces of Lost Continent Calcutta Report
The Sir John Murray oceanographic expedition reports traces of a former land area between Aden and the Indian coast suggesting a now submerged continent. Three months of survey across the Red Sea Gulf of Aden Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman mapped a mountain plateau and deep valley on the sea floor.
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Calcutta
Indian Ocean
India
Sir John Murray Oceanographic
Red Sea
Gulf of Aden
Arabian Sea
Gulf of Oman
Aden
Citrus Drive for Market in England
The Minister for Commerce Mr Stewart said the Commonwealth Government would cooperate with the citrus industry on an intensive campaign to capture a large share of the English market. He noted that recent shipments of Australian oranges fetched highly profitable prices in London.
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Melbourne
Mr. Stewart
Commonwealth
England
Stewart
London
Bread price protest seeks equal representation and actions
Mrs Ruby Duncan and Mrs May Matheson led a deputation demanding fair bread pricing and protections for wheat growers. They accused bakers of using artificial rising agents and warned of action if reforms were not made. The minister pledged to present the petition to the Premier for consideration.
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Association
Ruby Duncan
May Matheson
Seiad
Flour Tax Bill Proclaimed by State Council
The Executive Council today proclaimed the Flour Acquisition Amendment Act. The measure tweaks the state flour tax and retroactively takes effect as of December 4.
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Bydney
Association Aims to Cut Bread Prices in Victoria
The ves Association of Victoria plans direct action to lower bread costs. A baker will visit members to teach them how to make bread at home.
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Melbourne
Ves Association of
Victoria
MCC Cable Replies to Body Line Stirs Australia Tour Crisis
The MCC issues a final take it or leave it reply to the Australian Cricket Board over the body line issue. The cable threatens cancellation if demands are not met, while urging next year’s tour to proceed if possible. News coverage notes mixed reactions in Britain and Australia as the dispute continues.
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London
M.C.C
Board
Board of Control
Australian Cricket Board of Control
Australia
M.C.C. Wan
Marylebone
Daily Express
M.lc.c
Daily Telegraph
Mishap to Destroyer Melbourne
The Defence Minister reports a mishap involving a destroyer from the flotilla en route to Australia. The incident caused no loss of life and will not delay the voyage or operations. Further details are not available in the fragment.
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Melbourne
Defence
Hans
Stent
Ome
Australia
General O Duffy Hides After Blue Shirt Plan
General O Duffy, leader of the Blue Shirts, reportedly evades arrest by leaving a Dublin area in a secret car bound for a southern hideout. He says he seeks arrest to complete plans for the Blue Shirt movement and will reveal his whereabouts when ready.
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Dublin
General O'Duffy
Ireland
O'Duffy
Conflicting Views on Board of Control Cable
In Sydney on Tuesday the NSW Cricket president praised the latest Board of Control reply while Mr Green opposed a second meeting and a second cable. Chairman Oxlade said the MCC cable would be circulated for opinions, but a special meeting was not expected.
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Board of Control
New South Wales Cricket
Green
Oxlade
M.C.C
J. 8. Hutekeon
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