Italian threat to Geneva calls up to a million
The Supreme Council of Defence met secretly in Rome to assert that if the League proclaims an oil embargo, mobilization could call more than a million Italian troops from 1901 to 1910 into action. The Fascist Grand Council declared Italy aims to secure its objective in East Africa and outlined lines of counteraction to possible sanctions.
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Rome
Supreme Council of Defence
League of Nationa
Grand Council
Inter
Italy
East
Africa
Italy Faces Oil Supplies Shortfall and Defense Council Actions
A fragmented report notes Italy delays in oil supply figures while the Supreme Council of National Defence met in Rome under Bignon Mansontin. An official statement hinted at extended authority for security measures and Italy’s off stockpiles were deemed insufficient for six months.
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Rome
Cmneil of
National Defence
Fay
Bignor Mamsoitn
Italy
Abyssinian Forces Move Toward Makale In Turbulent Roundup
Reports from Addis Ababa say Abyssinian commanders struggle for control as Ras Desta faces opposition while troops press toward Makale. Distant incursions near Norell leave 2700 Blackshirts killed or captured. strategic water supply at Gusetenet feared disrupted amid advancing forces.
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Thenvaders
Kitting
Cantarog
Tani
Makale
No Increase in Motor Chassis Duties Declared
Melbourne report notes no rise in motor chassis duties, despite fragmented text and unclear details. Authorities and dates are unreadable. the brief mentions a past proposal or discussion with no implementable change stated.
Hospital by laws sparks strong board rebuke
Hospital board members condemned Dr. L W Nott for statements at an Advisory Council meeting about hospital by laws gazetted without the chairmans or board's knowledge. G T Evans said revisions were completed days earlier and minutes were kept confidential, while others urged not to overreact to Nott's charges and to avoid publicity of hospital matters.
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L. W. Nott
Advisory Council
Hopital Board of Management
G. T. Evans
Nott
Ivans
B. Anderson
Dr. Nott
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hynon
Green
Nazi Leader Shot by Swiss Assassin in Zurich Home
Zurich reports that Gustlarf, leader of Swiss Nazis, was killed at his residence by David Frankfurter a Yugoslav medical student who confessed to the murder claiming revenge for Jewish persecution. Police say the act followed long-standing anti Nazi sentiment and concerns over his influence. The crime sparked a political backlash in Berlin where receptions paused as news spread.
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Zurich
Wilhelm Guntloff
Haveu
Uve Butters
Ansuanin
David Frankfurter
Gustlarf
Naziam
Gualiow
Terman
Switzerland
Waa
Uermann
Frankfurter
Gublich
Kunst
Kraunfutver
Wrankfurter
Hawes
Uose
WBO
Ne Beyer
Gunnaw
the Times
Agn
Nat Frankfurter
Berlin
Gusctott
Maron von
Hitler Message of Sympathy Sparks Outrage Across Germany
Berlin reports say Herr Biter sent condolences to a widow in the name of the German people after the murder. The Nazi press claims the crime proves Jewish hatred, while critics denounce the act and call for restraint amid widespread indignation. Herr Hitler and deputy Heers Hesse extended tributes to loyalists connected to the late figure.
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Berlin
Biter
Guntiof
Herr Hitler
Nasi
Volkinder Osbathter
Hitler
Heer Hesse
Guudotta
Trial by peers system to end in House of Lords
The House of Lords votes 48 to 24 to end peer trials by peers as useless. Lord Sankey predicts a bill to abolish the privilege after the Lord de Clifford case, where a £700 matter drew less than £38 in potential cost. De Clifford, 28, was acquitted without defence in a dramatic pageant of past traditions. A separate case stems from the death of Douglas George Hopkins after a motor-car crash on the Kingston by-pass on August 15.
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London
House of Lord
Lord Sankey
Lord de Clifford
Halley
de Clifford
Amia Acenes
Holme of Lords
Alaugiter
Douglas George Hopkins
Kingston
Steel strike men refuse overtime at Port Kembla
A mass meeting of about 3000 strikers at Wollongong unanimously demanded reinstatement of dismissed workers and no overtime at the Australian Tron and Steel Works Port Kembla. HL Denford of the Tram Manders Union said railway workers would not operate trains in the company's name during the strike.
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Sydney
Meat Strike Halts London Meat Markets Amid Picketing
Workers reject union advice to return to work at Smithfield markets as eight months of talks yield little. Employers pause negotiations until union authority ends supplies, though meat remains ample for days and prices likely stable. Markets faced nightly picketing with police protection. Retail butchers retrieved meat from London railway stations under guard.
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London
Smithfield
Dyadiol
Runaway lorry kills two as it overturns in Derby street
A motor lorry ran out of control in Cooperoo Derby street when the driver swerved to avoid a motorcycle. It mounted the kerb and overturned, killing two relief workers and injuring eighteen others, three seriously. A man believed to be Wolfmann and another man named Mann or Cooperoo were among the fatally injured. The rider on the motorcycle suffered severe injuries from the impact.
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Bribbane
Wl Germ Card Mann
Cooperoo
Wolfmann
Derby Street
King's Reply To Loyal Address From the Commons
London Tuesday The King's reply to the loyal address of condolence and congratulation was read in the House of Commons the Treasurer of the Royal Household presenting the royal message He expresses satisfaction with the address and pledges to uphold the liberty of the people and promote welfare for all classes by divine blessing.
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London
House of Commons
Royal Household
Canberra Hospital Board weighs reciprocity with Queanbeyan doctors
The Board of Management debated allowing Queanbeyan practitioners to admit Canberra patients and perform other duties. Proposals urge a clause in the ordinance to enable Canberra Hospital to pay Queanbeyan Hospital authorities for treatment provided to eligible patients.
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Canberra Hospital
Men Srs
Crapp
McFadyen
Queanbey
Canberra
Beyan
Agreement Reached on U K Import Quotas
London reports an agreement on Australian and New Zealand beet imports to Britain until the end of June. Governments will soon determine figures, allowing Dr. Page and Mr. Menzire to negotiate a long term deal as the Argentine agreement nears expiration in November.
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London
New Zealand
Britain
Page
Menzire
Austrian pledge at Paris signals new security ties
Official circles report strengthened European collective security after talks among kings and statesmen on the way from King George's funeral. King Carol and Prince Starhemburg say Austria seeks Franco-Hungarian assurances while Bulgaria resists Balkan Pact terms, stressing League framework and wary of German influence. Rumania frets over Articles of the League Covenant as Central Europe faces shifting alliances.
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Paris
Wednesda
George
Carol
M. Flandin
Prince
Starhemburg
Letvle
Boris
Paul
Austria
Edwards
M. Wandin
Prince Paul
M. Piandin
Bulgaria
Yugo Slavia
Train Crash At Forbes Leaves Cars Derailed
A petrol wagon detached from the Forbes mail train near Forbes, breaking in halves and derailing several cars. Passengers suffered jolts but no injuries. The wreck damaged the permanent way and repairs could take two days. Coroner questions delay in hospital treatment for Charton Boyce who died of peritonitis after a stab wound. unclear if accidental.
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Forbes
Lay
Hassett
G. D. Bassett
M.L.C
Abe
Sydney
Charton
Frederick Boyce
Royal Prince Albert Hospital
Oram
Boyce
Camperdown
Jand
Mine Fatality Glossary Mourns Perth Diamond Dealer
Lancetot Frederick Beard, 25, a married diamond dealer, was killed in a mining accident at the Laie View and Star Mine near Perth today. He fell to a depth of 2100 feet, sustaining shocking injuries.
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Perth
Lancetot
Frederick Beard
Winse BO
Laie View
Star Mine
Beard
Seamen's Union Enforces Picketing Rule in Melbourne
Seamen's Union announces new policy in Melbourne that relief pay will be denied unless members present a stamped card proving they performed picket duty for a day in the prior week. The move tightens eligibility as unions aim to enforce disciplined strike activity.
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Melbourne
Sailin in Lance Markets and Fire Impact
Fragmentary note suggests a dominant sailing market move tied to a fire incident. It mentions positions to win and control of markets lent to Ja pos, implying broader economic impact if the fire shifts leverage. Name and places are unclear. reads as a cryptic trade or shipping brief.
Chief Equity Judge Retires From Supreme Court Bench
Sydney reports the Chief Equity Judge John Harvey retires from the Supreme Court. The judiciary notes his term ends today after a lengthy tenure marked by tolling delays and health challenges.
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Sydney
John Harvey
Tonya Hala
le John Hind
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