Oil embargo doubts at Geneva and war outlook
Geneva reports doubt an oil embargo will be tried if the United States does not back sanctions. The Geneva Times and Daily Express correspondents foresee potential abandonment of sanctions if America stalls. Mussolini faces a shock as Italy’s war aims grow uncertain while League of Nations committees debate enforcing Article 18 to curb trade with Italy.
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London
Geneva
the Times” Oy
Daily Express
America
League Committee
British Note Denies Making of Dum Dum Bullets
A Geneva note refutes Italian claims that Britain supplied dum-dum rounds or explosive ammunition for war purposes. It asserts no British government involvement in arming Italy and asks for a circulating data memo to expose the Italian allegations as unfounded.
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Geneva
British Arma
Britain
League
Tallan
Messagery
Reinforcements Rushed to Ogaden Front
Abyssinian forces push to reinforce the Ogaden border amid claims of heavy losses as fighters move toward the Mali river area. Reports detail ambushes and tactical delays tied to Italian setbacks in Africa.
Italian War Policy at Home
Italian policy on wartime sacrifice and home front measures aims to curb luxury consumption and mobilize resources. Officials outline rationing, production controls, and public appeals to support victory while managing civilian needs during conflict.
King’s aeroplanes to be used by three brothers
London report states no immediate change in the King’s two private aeroplanes but they will in future be used by his three brothers. The Daily Telegraph notes the king’s arrangements need not demand the high speed flying usual for the Prince of Wales and he may seldom travel by air.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Prince of Wales
Rise in Factory Employment Foretold by 44 Percent
Readable fragments indicate a rise in factory employment with 44 percent and new workers. The text mentions additional workers, possibly male, and references Ga. details are unclear but point to employment growth in manufacturing.
German Fortifications Rise on Sylt Island
Copenhagen report from Politiken notes heavy military buildup on Sylt with a large concrete airfield under construction and extensive harbour fortifications. Favorable progress in aerial activity is described as the island is reinforced and prepared for defense.
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Copenhagen
Sylt
Politiken
Avia
Grant Talks Outline Local Governing Bodies Role
Cabinet discussions confirm a £100,000 grant with Treasury to negotiate with state governments. The aim is to define which bodies can participate and ensure rural groups receive preference over metropolitan ones, while allowing some exclusions.
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Treasury
Latate
Ava Jst
Steel Strike Threat Sparks Power Outage Fears
Wollongong council discussed a steel strike affecting the area with fears of a blackout. Alderman Kelly reported talks with the Minister for Labour and Engine Drivers and Firemen Associations about compulsory conference, with the minister awaiting mayoral results.
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Sydray
Ald
Kelly
Wollongong
Labour
Mtr
Dunningham
Fascist Methods Brutality Discussed In London Olympia Battles
Testimony at King's Bench Division recalls Olympia clashes between Fascists and alleged Communists in 1924 and 1936. Sir Oswald Mosley accuses National Union of Rathwsym n secretary John Marchbank of incitement to violence and fascist planning. Witnesses describe brutal acts at meetings, including weaponized clubs, buckled pelts, and injuries to non Fascists treated by nearby doctors and a dressing station.
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London
Olympia
Oswald Moseley
King's Bench
John Marchbank
National Union of Rathwsym
Marchbank
Moseley
Fasciete
Cameron Simpson
Blmp
Gon
Fascista
Jacob Miller
Dash to Cape London Flight Lags to Alman Cairo
Flight-Lieutenant Jammy Rose departed Syraine at 12.25 a.m. aiming to break the England to Cape Town record in the Miles Falcon, and landed near Alman Cairo 16 hours 80 minutes later. A second pilot, Llewellyn, from Hansworth Aerodrome, flew a 12 horsepower midget for the same Cape route to demonstrate long-distance feasibility.
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London
Jammy Rose
Syraine
England
Cape Town
Alman
Cairo
Rose
Llewellyn
Hansworth Aerodrome
Cape
England-Gape
Charity fight plan blocked by charity profit concerns
Charles Lucas proposed a world welterweight title bout with Barney Ross for Easter Monday at Sparta Ground if backers could secure about 8000 pounds after high charity percentages. Government opposition and last night's takings around 9000 pounds cast doubt, while talks with the National Boxing Club may move the bout to Sydney for a Rushcutters Bay Stadium contest.
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Bydney
Charles Lucas
Carroll
Barney Ross
Lacan
Tewan
Sparta
Lucas
Abio
Tito
Ery
National Boxing Club
Vielt
Sydney
Rushcutters Bay Stadium
King Island to receive regular weekly shipping service
The Prime Minister said the Commonwealth Government would fund improved King Island sea links as an interstate service. An annual subsidy of £2040 will go to Mesara, Holymar and Bons to provide enhanced shipping and mail facilities for the island.
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Lyone
Commonwealth
King Island
Mesara
Holymar
Bons
Air Collision in Munich Sparks Citywide Panic and Fatalities
In Munich two single-seater military aircraft collided at 4000 feet above the city. Both pilots parachuted to safety while one plane crashed into a museum and tram cables, causing a blaze and multiple deaths and injuries. The other aircraft fell in the suburbs. Authorities report numerous injuries, with many trapped in windows and surrounding shops, as panic spread.
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Munich
Touraday
Omb
Beer Hall
Conspiracy charge heard in Sydney court trial continues
In Sydney Friday the conspiracy case unfolds with William Campbell denying ownership claims and describing alleged letters and bluff statements. The witness discusses a bogey company, shareholdings, and possible motives as cross examination probes ties to Tanser and others amid adjournment.
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Sydney
Waa
William Campbell
Anyony
Aimaele
Chargel Syndicate
Tanser
Chargel
Aun Stratasian Prop. Ltd
Campbell
Boguy
Harding
Bathurst
James
Walt
Combe
Desmond
Deamond
Bie
Jand
Kinkade
Camp
Ateo
Ball
Fala
Ant Lother Deten
Domta
Ale Bean
Mr. Kinkade
Lang Peraan
Findlay
Hitler opens Olympic Games as Berlin hosts ceremony
Berlin crowds of about 75,000 welcomed the opening ceremony as Herr Hitler declared the games begun. Dr. Von Halt pledged Germany would spare no effort to make the Olympiad a real symbol of international friendship. The opening ice hockey game saw the United States defeat Germany 1 goal to 0 amid standout play by German star Rudolf Ball, a Jew.
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Berlin
Sxiow
Hitler
Rud Ball
Master Percival Ball Dies After Collapse at School
The head master Mr Percival Ball collapsed in front of pupils and teachers at Braidwood Public School yesterday morning and died within minutes. He began teaching in Victoria, later worked in New South Wales, and served in the Education Department at Muibene, Bredbo, and Candelo. He is survived by his widow and two children Gladys and Richard.
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Braidwood
Percival Ball
Ball
Victoria
New South Wale
New Gouth Wales Eduction Department
Muibene
Bredbo
Candelo
Bellle
Gladys
Richard
Gold Stolen From Mail Bag in Brisbany
Brief report notes a theft of gold from a mail bag in Brisbany with unclear OCR text. The fragment mentions a possible suspect or motive but lacks verifiable names or dates. Further readable context is needed to confirm location, actors, and timeline.
Local Wool Clips Sold at Sydney Auction
Wool auction notes from Winchcombe Cazeon show sales from the Territory Monaro and nearby districts. Names such as J B Coulton Hall and Dr Guy Antill Pocklay appear among buyers and consignors with fleeces and broken lots listed alongside prices in pence and other notations.
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Monaro
Winchcombe
Cazeon
Sydney
J. B. Coulton
Hall
Guy Antill Pocklay
Wothers
Mawson
Cooma
Postal Business and Hughes Resumes Ministry Role
The Post Office resumes Dr. Page’s ministry period with Mr W M Hughes in charge. Telegrams of congratulation flood in from across Australia as Hughes briefly occupies Parliament House ministerial rooms. He re engages secretary C Connell who had served Sir Donald Cameron after Hughes’ earlier resignation from the Ministry.
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Canberre
W. M. Hughes
Australia
Hughes
Page
Dhat
C. Connell
Ar. Hughes
Donald Cameron
Widespread rains hit New South Wales coast and inland
Sydney reports heavy rain across the state east of Griffith to Bourke with amounts from half an inch to three inches. Weather officials note potential continuation and a wet weekend following the downpour.
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Sydney
Griffith
Bourke
Marea
Rector to Appeal Mernda Case
Rector prepares an appeal in the Mernda case amid a turbulent local dispute. Details remain sparse as the situation unfolds with limited readable facts.
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Mernda
Trawler’s Rush for Port Amid Medical Emergency
A trawler races toward port with fear and urgency after reports of a seriously injured master. A doctor is expected to reach the vessel and perform an immediate operation upon arrival.
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Kuen
Twofald Bay
Tate Hight
King’s Prize Albury Shooter Wins Narrow Victory
Pat Lee of Albury defeats veteran T Pavey of Victoria by one point to win the King's Prize shoot with an aggregate of 343. Watann Roger tied for third with 340 as Lee adjusted windage up to three feet at 600 yards. Pavey, a four time King's Prize winner, leads a strong field and the NBA Grand Championship went to him. Junior King's aggregate was won by J Healey of New South Wales with 354.
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Melbourne
Pat Lee
Albury
T. Pavey
Vic
Lee
Watann
Wages
Roger
B.A
Jona Ubes Pavey
Recont
Pavey
Tharkamen
Australia
Byrne
J. Healey
N.B.W
Alberta Plans Major Douglas to Aid Social Credit
Alberta government aims to reconstruct the economy via entablanment of nocad credit, with Governor Aberhart outlining major measures. The speech pledges social credit adoption and reforms to taxation and the economy, noting Major Doug lax will be used to advance social credit principles in the province.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Aberhart
Doug~ Lax
Davis Cup Team to Receive Melbourne Training Allowance
Davis Cup team members in Melbourne will get an allowance during training time. Vivian McGrath questioned leaving work to come to Melbourne but it is understood the arrangement will grant him leave.
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Melbourne
Vivian McGrath
Air Defence Minister Sends Condolence for Tasmanian Crash
The Minister for Defence Mr Parkhill expresses sincere regret over an air accident at Ewansas Tasmania. Two locals lost their lives and two others were seriously injured. Messages of sympathy were dispatched to Tasmania on the day.
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Ewansas
Tasmania
Defence
Parkhill
Esters Day
Monster Shark Capture At Maroubra Aims For Whale At Sea
A large shark was caught near Maroubra surf area with plans to relocate it and study its behavior. The incident drew attention from local divers and marine teams. Authorities urged caution for swimmers and beachgoers while recovery and tagging operations proceeded.
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Addie Ababa
Abysainians
Africa
Allan
Amnon
Ram
King's Aeroplanes
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Isle of Sylt
Steel Strike
Charity Fire
Brisbany, Vriday
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King's Prize
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