Italian Defeat in Tembien Zone Alters Ethiopian Front
Addis Ababa reports confirm a sharp Abyssinian victory in Tembien after a carefully prepared plan. Three Italian block houses near the road were captured, the Italian line at Makale is stretched, and Ras Desta tightens the Adowe Malale corridor while skirmishes persist along South Aksum. The Addis Ababa and Times correspondents note Abyssinian front lines nearly control the road, with Ras Kasma and Seyours forming the pincers from east and southwest.
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Addis Ababa
Tembien
Italy
Ras Desta
Adowe-Malale
Dewie
Times
Thosa
Makale
Daily Mail
Aksum
Fas Seyours
Ras Kasma
Agula
Italian Threat in Abyssinia War Talk Stirs London Press
Italian threat grows as Addis Ababa reports famine and disease amid alleged Italian aggression. Brookholm reps and Abynia officials cite 8000 ill walkers and widespread malaria and dysentery. Widespread concern over sanctions and possible war, with aims of Alpine battles and mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bumias
Brookholm
Addis Abana
Eriz Amith
Abynainia
Zened
Cis Encarta
Italy
Halle de
Alps
Sanction Experts Report From Geneva Proceedings
In Geneva a committee of sanction experts urged governments to strictly enforce sanctions through customs vigilance. The report notes the scope includes goods with origins in Italy and highlights complex trade flows. Financial auctions and imports from various regions were examined, with emphasis on mutual support for enforcing measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Italy
German Menace on to the Roads of Germay
Fragmentary OCR notes describe German activity on roads and motor vans. It mentions 1 300 miles of such roads to be completed by the year, with references to Germay and military transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evue Dee Deux Mendes
Germmay
Flying boats service debated by New Zealand policy makers
Melbourne report says the Federal Government rejects flying boat service between London and Australia and may extend the Brisbane Singapore route at Britain’s expense. Federal Cabinet meets to consider plans for a possible Brisbane Singapore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
London
Australis
New Baaland
Public petition on hospital matron appointment raised
The request from Ganberra residents calls for clarity on the matron appointment at the Community Hospital Mewpital meeting. The Director-General Dr J H L Gumpaton reports the government decision places the hospital under new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganberra
J. H. L. Gumpaton
Tariff Cut Sought to Aid Wool Exports and Allies
An eight member delegation from the Graziers' Federal Council and the Australian Westgrowers Council presented a memorandum to the Prime Minister calling for tariff reductions to ease exchange burdens on foreign countries. They argued lower duties would help expand sales of wool and other primary products to nations hindered by high exchange costs, while urging broader preferential treatment through trade treaties. No official comment was given by Prime Minister Lyona after the meeting.
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Graziers
Counsil
Britain
America
Tapan
Lyona
Trade barriers and aims for Australian exports
Commonwealth Trade delegation member M. R. Bandereer says Australia must improve quality and packing to compete with beer countries and reduce Japanese goods in Indian markets. Bendncson adds reforms aim to open the Buster market with substantial development work ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Aus Onda
R. Bandereer
Commonwealth
Beast
Syemnay
Bendncson
Australia Foods
Air transport best for distance, says NSW official
Mr. A. Maddocks, New South Wales Transport Commissioner, says air travel is superior for long distances after seven months abroad studying traffic problems. He cites London as the best traffic city, notes reckless Parisian taxi drivers, and reports declining road accidents in Britain. He flew 3,500 miles in America and plans a report for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. A. Maddocks
New South Wales
Sydney
America
Australian Davis Cup Team Selected for Melbourne Training
The selection committee, Crawford and Sproule, chose Crawford as captain. The team will train in Melbourne a month before departure under supervision of a committee including Mears, Brookes, W. Clomnen, and T. E. Robinson.
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Crawford
Sproule
TL Wau
Malbourne
Melbourne
Mears
Ni Brookes
W. Clomnenwer
T. E. Robinson
Cold Wave Grips Atlantic States and New York Harbour
An intense cold wave grips the Atlantic seaboard extending into the Midwest. Low temperatures persist for days with rising accidents and deaths. Food shortages grow as relief efforts attempt to reach starving districts near Tangier Washington. A dirigible drops provisions while coastguard cutters strive to break ice in New York Harbour.
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New York
Weat
Tangi Washington
Meat Strike Looms Over London Meat Supply
London Monday reports a planned strike at Smithfield by 9,000 shopmen could halt 2,000 meat porters 500 carcass delivery men and 2,600 others. Pickets block entry to the market and fear spread to dock workers and railwaymen, risking widespread meat shortages in London.
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London
Smithfield
Conciliation Board
Celal
Miipa
Queen Mary’s First Outing Since Funeral Marked by Tree Planting
Queen Mary makes her first public appearance since the funeral, with a tree planting ceremony in King Street, Vilmark. The event commemorates the late monarch and highlights royal continuity and public engagement.
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Queen Mary
Steel Works Strike Expands at Port Kembla
A strike at Fort Kembla works of Australian Tron and Bie Co extends to ATL workers. A unions conference urged withdrawal of all unionists tomorrow. About 350 men on strike, Watalongong meeting planned. reinstatement and end of overtime needed before any return. Strike may spread to South Coast mines with 400 Wonguwilit miners backing sympathy action. Earlier, 10 moulders and 30 blacksmiths joined.
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Sydney
Fort Kembla
Tron and Bie Co
ATL
Port Kembla
South Coast
Wonguwilit
Mr Hughes Announces Unexpected Cabinet Reentry Plan
Prime Minister discloses arrangements for the return of Mr W M Hughes to the ministry amid surprise and uncertain timing. The announcement signals a reshuffle with Hughes anticipated to resume cabinet duties as party leadership confirms ongoing talks.
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W. Et
el Most
Cane
Sydney Wool Sales Show Strong Demand Across Fleece and Skirtings
Melbourne report notes strong trading at Sydney wool sales with high values for grease fleece and skirtings from Yorkshire, the Continent and Japan. Prices for all classes were firm amid brisk demand, with extensive consignments from N. Snow and associates and heavy bidding on merino and other lots.
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Sydney
Yorkshire
Continent
Japan
Snow
Cald
Bet
Chin Wets
Ste
Ware Nao
Lepowne
NSW Budget Moves to Balance With Ten Year Grant
The Australian Loan Council decided to hold May 1936 talks to shape a 20 million loan package for 1936-37 with two 10 million issues. NSW forecasts a 1936-37 deficit, while the Commonwealth pledges 110,000 a year for ten years to cut local interest burdens outside cities. Queensland and other states seek conversion loan flotation costs, and a Premier press briefing discusses revenue deficits and balance of the current year.
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Australian Loan Council
Lonne
Sydney
New South Wales
Queensland
Casey
Mr. Stevens
Carey
Commonwealth
Loan Council
Western Australia
Blates
Combair
Ogilvie
Teamnanin
Taamacie
Oxtt
Timanetal Agressmant
Wamme
Taamania
Joan
Steine
Oxilvie
Mesera Pullaga
Ham
Kc's
Nurmroue
Tasmania
Stevan Sill
New South Wales Aa
New
Canberra
Rales
Uni
Sora
Wna
Anlar
Mme Ousey
Casy
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Tembien Zone
Marale
Fresce
Abyssinia
N.Z
Grasiers
Transport Chief's
Grips Atlantic States
Mid-west
New York Harbour
Windsor
Mark King
Stare Vil
Tonat
Watlongong
MR. W. M. Hughes
Sydney Wool Sales
N.S.W
Guntinied Po
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