Opposition to League sanctions grows among small states
Paris peace proposals draw sharp reaction as Latin American and small League members threaten to reconsider sanctions and membership. Haile Selassie delivers a strong counter to Paris terms while Britain hints at naval talks and Mussolini’s stance adds to the tension over Mediterranean influence.
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London
Diatante
League of Nationa
League
United States
Brazil
Paris
Haile Selamie
Decision by Commonwealth Government Amid War Fear
Fragmentary notes reflect a Commonwealth government decision, forming a nations’ or commonwealth framework amid fear of war. The text hints at a formal decision process and concerns over security and sovereignty.
Britain defers Italy policy amid uncertain alliance
A Daily Telegraph political writer notes Britain may approve a limited oil embargo on Italy but insists collective action with League states is essential. Government argues it will not act alone and awaits further explanations after the Fascist Grand Council discusses proposals, delaying final decisions on whether to pursue talks.
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Sonacigus
Italy
N A. Romemenenge
Grand Council
What Oil Sanctions Mean
The article discusses European oil reserves in wartime, noting France and other continental nations have built large fuel stocks. It highlights Britain’s sufficient motor fuels to sustain Navy, mercantile fleet, and Air Force, with imports from Italy critical to extend supplies for months and trains focus on strategic reserves.
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Britain
Navy
Mercantile Marine
Air Force
Uniform tax proposals and loan council talks advance
Commonwealth seeks uniform taxation and an appellate tribunal for both Commonwealth and State appeals. If states tentatively approve, a Loan Council meeting will be held in Canberra in February to discuss the project. A High Court judge would be permanently assigned to the scheme with potential further appeal to the High Court. Cabinet has approved recommendations but state unanimous consent is needed to implement. Some states willing to accept, others seek more information. Internal loan questions may wait until June meeting.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Sexazion Siocplatee
NSW Teachers Federation to Build Eight Story HQ in Phillip Street
The New South Wales Teachers Federation voted at its annual Sydney conference to erect an eight story building on Phillip Street to house federation activities, with completion before the next annual meeting. The report cited a recent inquiry into Telopen Park School and noted the federation backing for teachers involved. The conference discussed overseas campaigns and a compulsory age form affecting grain worth over 1.5 million pounds and a school enrolment reduction from 2.5 million to six.
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Sydney
New South Wales Teachers' Federation
Phillip Street
Federation
Telopen Park
Melbourne
Turaday
Bronday
Tralia
Australians All Out For 429 In Tests At Durban
A news account of the opening day and stumps in Durban describes Australia all out for 429 amid boisterous conditions. Key players McCabe, Brown Sr, Hick, and Darling feature with notable innings as South Africa’s bowlers struggle to dismiss.
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Rowan
McCabe
Darling
Durban
Crisp
Chipperfeld
Langton
Chipperfield
Telpsax
Viljeen
Ole
Feld
Wheata
Broadcasting High Court Dismisses Appeal Over Unlicensed Wireless Set
The High Court today dismissed Mrs. Dule Williams of Surry Hills appeal against conviction for maintaining an unlicensed wireless receiving set. Costs of appeal awarded, and Chief Justice Luthem rejected the telephony argument. A period of motion and committee actions followed as unions and shipowners weighed strike options and volunteer mobilization amid Seamen’s Union dialogue.
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Sydney
Commonwealth
Ieiens Broadcasting
High Court
Duile Williama
Surry Ills
Poljos
John Latham
Hla ‘Honour
New Zealand
J. John-laider
Dixon
Rama
Mucarra
J. Kee
C.8.r
Seamen's Union
Keehan
Ths
Syds
Goulburn
Jney
C. Herbert
Hay Street
Keenan Nora Ware
Herbert
Menglen
Keenan
Seamen's Union to Seek Settlement After Mass Meeting
Members of the Seamen's Union held a large gathering and agreed to negotiate for an end to the dispute. The Strike Committee was instructed to confer with Federal Attorney General Mr. Menzies and shipowners to settle the trouble. The meeting endorsed continuing the policy of the Strike Committee and authorized a conscience vote to mandate a conclusion.
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Sydney
Seamen's Union
Flour price rise prompts millers to raise wholesale flour
In Sydney on Tuesday the New South Wales Flour Mill Owners Association unit increased the minimum wholesale price of flour by 5 shillings per ton following a rise in wheat prices.
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Sydney
New South Wales Flour Mill Owners Association
Toon
Move for Settlement and Ship Mass Volunteer Efforts
The report notes a move for settlement and mentions additional ships being manned with volunteers in the war effort. It highlights increased mobilization and a focus on expanding manpower through volunteer crews.
Lang Inquiry: Western Lands Commission Hearings Resume
Mr Loughlin asks to call Lang to answer in public as the Lands Royal Commission resumes. He cites parliamentary statements by Lang and Tully as grounds for gross misconduct allegations. Judge White declines public testimony from Lang. investigations proceed into Lang and Tullyova actions and related electoral remarks.
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Aydney
Betor
White
Lang
Poona
Loughlin
Ty Moser Lang
Tullyova
Durchasan
Dunedoo
Buttonshaw
Laws
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Hairo
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Commonwealth N. Surermmeat
Lowdom
Tuseday
Daily Telegraph
Itciwwlen
Joh Prapesnia
House of Commons
Stanley Baldwin
Europe
France
Teachers’ Congress
Australia
South Ca
Grimmett
Wade
Tor Sa
P Grimmett
Wada
Opin
Timus
Grimmatt
Robertson
Acore
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Mas Ned
Wibouroe
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Ordler
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