Half a Million Troops in Training
London reports a British aim for a total empire training force of half a million men matching Germany's spring 1936 strength. A possible loan between 100 to 150 million pounds is discussed to finance re armament as Parliament reopens. Diplomatic talks focus on strengthening cavalry military and aerial defences amid tensions over Memel and Asia European balance.
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London
Germany
Jt Ie
Poinus
Kandon
Cabtent
Adde
Beiala
Tightens bonds with Germany's neighbours and Japan alliance
Diplomatic reports from London note Britain edging toward closer ties with countries around Germany while not committing on Rhineland rearmament. Berlin sources see Germany leaning toward Japan if talks with Britain and France stall. Russia talks mark a new Anglo American axis, and Anglo Polish ties seek Danube settlement amid Vienna Belgrade tensions.
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London
Manchester, Guardian
Britain
Germany
Baron Neurath
Rhineland
Berlin
the Times
Japan
France
Indian Durbar King May Hold in 1937
The Scate man says King Edward may visit India in autumn 1937 to mark a symbol similar to King George’s 1911 durbar after his coronation. A full imperial tour is impracticable, but a shorter India visit could be followed by a later Dominions trip if timing allows. The Duke and Duchess of Glew center reside at the Royal Pavilion Alverahot while the Duke attends stag college.
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London
Edward
India
Durbar
George
Dominions
Ene
Oldfield's record shines as Australia dominates Griqualand West
Oldfield stands out for Australia as he scores a brilliant century in the Kimberley match. O'Brien and Oldfield build a strong stand against Wickham and McNally, while Griqualand West struggles in both innings, with McCormick and O'Reilly among the bowlers.
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Cape Town
Wight
Australia
Ageine Griqualand West
Kimberley
Xeees
Nhe
Richardson
Jnnnings
Griqualand Weat
Nturmps
O'Brien
Oldfeld Toth
Jeonturise
Oldheld
England
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Clay
Wickham
McNally
Mc ‘Nally
Gallagher
O'Brien Wissfith
Oldfield
Alec
O’brien
Oldfedd
Fra
Brown
McCabe
McCane
Waddington
Darling
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Fingleton
Holby McNally
McCormick
Boxgan
Helfrich
O'Railly
Sievers
Bataman
Rally
Mac
Helerich
O'Reilly
Slon
Metahe
Travera
Helfrieh
Booray Wer
Bret Ian O'Brian
Pyare
Barpett
Wick Blowers
Nicholson
Frank
Waddle
Government Proposes Chartered Company Inquiry into Details
The New Guinea government plans a chartered company merger of all serial services in Papua and New Guinea. A government charter would regulate fares freight and service frequency. A board would oversee mining commerce and planters with government officers guiding aviation development and territorial control.
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Papan Sed New Guinea
Commonwealth
George Pearce
Seuterday
Varliet Txurenta
Com Peny
Spisiet
Papua
Air Services
Jose
Motency
Evesagmantal
Malland
Shaoet Iim
Amiga Af Rxinting & Company
Cherie
Frm
S Board
Wailsh
Maing
Wuch & State
New Guinea
Avia
Dateniand
Ti Eatsie
Jlcontracta
Plan for two party system in House of Commons debate
Ottawa coverage notes that Social Credit plans to be recognized as a party when Parliament meets on Thursday. Government aims to restore a two party system Liberal and Conservative backed oversight of rates and service, with a board to regulate interests including mining and aviation. The proposal requires full inquiry and legislative observation from administrators and legislators before implementation.
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Ottawa
Baturday
Nodel Credit Group i
House of Commons
Liberal Aid Conservative
Italy Warns Youth on Europe War Threat
A Milan article attributed to Mussolini calls Europeans to pressure rulers to avert a new European war. It blames embargoes and oil sanctions for provoking conflict and urges youth to unite spiritually against aggression while asserting Italy’s readiness to defend itself and imperial interests in Africa.
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Rome
Milan
Europe
Italy
Hételf
Africa
Tne
TEMBIEN BATTLE Ethiopian Claims of Heavy Italian Losses
Addis Ababa reports claim decisive Abyssinian victory in the Tembien battle phase begun January 28. Ethiopian accounts say Italian forces were wiped from ring positions as Abyssinian troops advanced. Claimed losses include 3,000 Italian dead and 5,000 wounded with captures of 88 field guns 139 machine guns over 3,000 rifles and 74 tanks. Also claims over 1,200 Ethiopian casualties.
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Addig Ababa
Tembien
NSW Provincial Press Express Deepest Sympathy for King George V
The Country Press Association meeting on Saturday conveyed deep sorrow at the death of King George V and extended loyalty to Edward VIII. The sentiment reflected the nationwide mourning and the wish that his reign be remembered with respect and unity for Australia.
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Bydney
Te Country Rest ‘Association
New South Wales
George V
Australia
Edward VIII
Loan Council Meets in Canberra to Review Government Finances
A Land Council meeting in Canberra reviews financing needs for the coming year. Officials expect lower works costs than May estimates and discuss delaying new borrowings until after the current financial year end. Delegations from all states except Western Australia attend. deliberations aimed at Treasury and law recommendations conclude tomorrow.
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Land Council
Canberra
Hana
Deporis
Joan Council
Aft Treasury
Law of
Tan Council Peacedre
Western Australis
Health Act bydyney proposed overhaul to fight pollution
Health Legislation to be introduced in the State Parliament soon after the season opens on February 18 aims to overhaul the 34 year old Health Act. It will address slum clearance sanitation beach pollution and pure land and grant wider powers to shire and municipal councils while allowing the Government to act to prevent beach pollution where public health is at risk.
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Bydney, Bunday
Iou
Legislat Jawa
Air Mail Rate Plan Rejected by Cabinet Affects Empire Links
London reports the Federal Cabinet rejected the main principle of the imperial air mail scheme. Officials expect urgent representations to Australia to salvage the Anglo Australian fly tandem plan, with implications for Empire-wide postage rates and a direct trans-Tasman service link.
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London
Australia
Agin
Ion
Birmalie
Aeeaaatt
Nalven
Empire
New Zealand
Port Pirie Line Gauge Extension Probe
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss extending the 4.51n gauge to Port Pirie, eliminating a break of gauge. Mentions nine private tenders and nine government entities amidst unclear phrases and misread terms.
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Port Pires
Flying Mile records fall in light car trials
Australian racing notes show T Peters 106.82 mph in a flying mile on a Bugatti and W B Thompson setting 1184 mph in a separate class. Kirby Deering's Miller posts 105.32 mph on a second run. Hudest eight cylinder, Matolyre and Macaulay Ford entries post notable times including 44 4/5 seconds for the standing mile.
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T. Peters
W. B. Thompecs
Australia
Bugatt
Kirby Deering
bin W. A. Matolyre
Boll
Bugatti
Thaen
Fon. Macihailay
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