French Fleet Ordered to Africa in Support Gesture
The Atlantic Heel fleet, based at Brest, is ordered to Africa in January to show action amid debate over Laval policy. Paris reports say weather for annual drills, but some view it as a political signal to bolster League support and softening Corsican tensions within the Laval circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brest
Paris
the Times
Gibraltar
Daily Telegraph
M. Pietri
Marine
Italy
M. Laval
League
Coastal colliers to remain idle amid rowdy union meeting
In Sydney on Monday nearly 2,000 unionists backed a resolution supporting colliers strike action. Seaman leader J Keenan denounced General Secretary J Johnson as he was manhandled from the City Town Hall sustaining minor injuries. The meeting endorsed the strike, keeping crews idle as pits nationwide faced possible renewed stoppages after Christmas.
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Sydney
City Town Hall
Jacob Johnson
J. Keenan
Johnson
Preas
Man
C. Herbert
Keenan
State Industrial Commission
Australia
Commonwealth
Eden Named Foreign Secretary Hopes and Doubts Rise
The Times notes Anthony Eden becomes Foreign Secretary youngest since 1851 as officials weigh his French leanings and the Hoare Laval plan. Berlin circles welcome Chamberlain’s absence, while Eden’s appointment signals a twofold policy for a peaceful settlement and strong front against aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hoare
M. Eden
Eden
Hoare-Laval
Berlin
Austen Chamberlain
Anthony Eden
Lord Granville
The
Times
Speeinys
Lord Cranbourne Anreying
Gust Manet
Rome
Britain
French Press Turns on Mussolini
A fragmented French account from L'Oeuvre asserts the world fears Mussolini and questions his judgment. It compares his mental state to Kaiser era leaders and notes doubt within his own circle about his leadership.
Abyssinia Advance Threatens Italian Positions
The Times correspondent reports Ras Ayalou’s win in Shire weakens Italian forces at Adowa. Italy misjudged front lines by concentrating near Makale, risking flank attacks from Ras Ayalou and Ras Seyoum. Rain could delay the Italian push into spring, with northern towns at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ras Ayalou
Shire
Adowa
Dessle
the Times
Raa Ayalou
Ras Seyoum
Tembean
Entisco
Adigrat
Makale
Cherala
Lope
Addi al
Eritrea
Takkagze
Takkazze
Addi Abo
Valleya
Talkkazve
Ras Imry
Gojjam
News Chronicle
Cool reception in France sparks cautious optimism
In Paris, officials and spokesmen described a tentative reception amid Geneva circles. The talks between Laval and Mancolini are portrayed as cautious yet optimistic for progress in League policy and Franco-British alignment.
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Lakers
Paris
Britain
M. Laval
Mancolini
Geneva
Discovery Sails for Antarctic Search with 52 aboard
The research ship Discovery departed from Williamstown for the Antarctic with 52 crew, including airmen, and fuel oil supplied by the New Zealand Government. The voyage follows last month’s sighting of Lincoln Ellsworth and Hallock Kenyon as crowds cheered at departure.
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Melbourne
Discovery
Williamstown
Antarctic
Lincoln Ellsworth
Hallock Kenyon
Dunedin
New Zealand
American vessel leaves on search
Aboard the Wyeth Earp the crew prepared for a rescue mission after Lincoln Ellsworth’s latest message. The Northrop plane is aboard and equipped to load provisions at Charcot Island while Evseworth and Kenyon await rescue.
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Lincoln Ellsworth
Northrop
America
Wyeth Earp
Millworth
Charcot Island
Evseworth
Kenyon
Modern Army Moves to Modernize Cavalry and Infantry Alignments
The War Office announces a planned army reorganization to mechanize cavalry and infantry units. The changes aim to reduce division sizes while increasing mobile troops for use in terrain unsuitable for tanks, improving economy and training, and enabling flexible wartime reinforcements.
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London
War Office
Duce Faces Inevitable Defeat in Abyssinia Adventure ends
The passage foresees Mussolini and his forces in Abyssinia facing an insufficient means to achieve goals. It predicts the final outcome as doomed and the burden of trial unsustainable, with a fruitless result expected soon.
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Abyssinia
Duce
Greek Aid to Britain Promised Under Covenant Pledges
The British minister in Athens, Sydney Waterlow, conferred with the Greek premier who stressed Greece will honor Covenant pledges. He urged provisioning of a warship and cooperation to support naval needs while maintaining pledged restraint.
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Atheing
Bunday
Athany
Sydney Waterlow
Greece
Arness
Naverino
Turkish Decision Forecast Amid Mediterranean Tension
Fragmentary text suggests a Turkish decision predicting conflict with Britain and Italy in the Mediterranean. Mentions an entity called Balvan and a figure named Titan, plus references to other prophecies about an Italian attack on Britain. The passage is incomplete and unclear.
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London
Titan
Turkey
Polly Sepreces
Balvan
Britain
Mediterranean
Jef
Public protest over Canberra District Hospital matron appointment
A public meeting at Causeway Hall voiced strong criticism of the Canberra District Hospital board for appointing Miss G H Lane of Hobart as matron over Miss Everett-Smith. The assembly, with 300 attendees from across the Federal Capital Territory, urged the Health Minister to reinstate Miss Smith and called for a special appointments board to advise on executive staff.
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Canberra District Hospital
G. H. Lane
Hobart
Miss Everett-Smith
Causeway Hall
Miss Everett- Smith
Miss Smith
Returned Soldiers’ League
Federal Capital Territory
L. W. Nott
R. J. Tillyard
Tillyard
Department of Health
Mra. Yard
Mackenzie
Canberra
Aeen
MacKensie
Miss Everettmith
Amallete
Mra. Tilyard
How
Ecclesiastical Court Finds Rev Hayes Guilty of False Doctrine
The Ecclesiastical Court convicted Rev. H. E. Hayes of false doctrine and conduct disgraceful to a clergy man. The penalty: resign by January 20 or be removed from his parish under the Ecclesiastical Offences Act. Hayes plans to appeal with Archbishop Head's possible power to reduce the penalty.
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Melbourne
H. E. Hayes
Hayes
England
Archbishop Head
Joan of Arc
Sabotage fears as German farmers warned over shortages
The Times Berlin bureau reports police warnings to German farmers that Goering’s regime will crack down on food saboteurs. Authorities aim to curb discontent over fixed milk prices and private sales amid butter shortages and intensified re armament spending reducing national income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
the Times
Germany
Goering
Fem
Bimeon and Co
ACTU Seeks Another Deputation in Licensing Dispute
The committee of the ACTU, despite the Federal Attorney General Mr Menzies refusing to withdraw licences, voted to request another deputation to meet with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Menzies
Ac.t.u
Mengies
Bran Tub Contest Case At More Fined In Court
George William Atmore was fined £3 at Central Bummona Court for unlawfully taking £50 by device. Prosecution urged test case. Evidence showed Atmore as manager of C. J. Brown and Co and conducting a Bran Tub competition. He claimed he and his staff prepared and lodged the solution with a newspaper.
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Sydney
George William Atmore
Bummona Court
Atmore
C. J. Brown and Co
Tus Punta
Grazier's Estate Sale Pinpoints Private Value
The late Joseph Fell of La is referenced in a probate notice for the Marabou estate. Details indicate valuation for private purposes as of today, with the signatory party noted.
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SA Ratree
Joseph Fell
Bus Fatality in River Crash Near Richmond Drawbridge
A bus plunged into the river beside the drawbridge near Richmond and sank in 30 feet of water. Divers searched the wreck but all passengers were presumed dead within minutes after the plunge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vonter
Richmond
Road Transport Row Continues Despite Court Order
The manager of R. J. Hill and Prop. Ltd. stated that his crew would keep operating the service despite the court order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Hill and Prop. Ltd
A. G
Crre
Indian Tour Brings Major C Yuvraj and Nayudu to Patiala
Indian tour opens with Major C Yuvraj of Patiala guiding Wanir Ali and Sohanf ae ig a Amireserves. Bose hah Aveotinna K Nayudu joins the squad at Al Aint.
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C. Yuvraj
Patiala
Wanir Ali
Sohanf Ae Ig
I Bose Hah
Aveotinna
K. Nayudu Ar al Aint
Sequel to Fatal Brawl Remanded on New Injuries
A follow up on the fatal brawl reports a person remanded after the incident and notes additional injuries sustained. Authorities investigate the sequence of events and potential charges.
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Aaid
A.C.T.U
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