Anglo French Efforts for Spain Reach Cordial Yet Fragile Stage
Paris sources report Senator Berard may be named agent to push a Franco Spain peace with a wartime ambassadorial plan. Britain and France seek influence over Franco while Negrin, in Valencia, risks prolonging the conflict. Delayed negotiations hinge on Madrid and Majorca Minorka terms.
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London
Dr. Negrin
Valencia
Spain
Britain
France
Franco
Berard
Minorca
Government orders four steamers to hospital ships
London reports the Government has ordered the reconditioning of four passenger steamers for use as hospital ships to aid Spanish refugees.
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London
Italy Sees Anglo French Alliance as Defense Not Aggression
Rome officials debate Chamberlain's pledge with Britain standing with France while warning against overestimating the alliance's impact. Signor Gayda accuses France of neutrality interference as Italy reiterates a cautious peace stance and the need to strengthen military readiness.
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Rome
Chamberlai
Britain
France
Spain
Signor
Gayda
Jendara
Chamberlain
Italy
Autonomist Leaders Arrested in France Suspected Spies
Paris Telegraph reports Autonomist leaders of Toulouse jailed at Galaburg on espionage charges for visiting Kiel amid the crisis. A man named Schmidt is also arrested and expected to face similar charges.
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London
Paris
Daily Telegraph
Toulouse
Galaburg
Kiel
Schmidt
Tso
Alien Migrants Defy Bogus Doctor Fears in Australia
Commonwealth migration officials say bogus doctors with stolen credentials face slim chances of entering Australia via European refugees. Australia limits medical entry due to a local surplus, with broad state laws governing registration. Some Jewish doctors from Germany and Austria work low tier jobs while pursuing Australian qualifications. State responsibility handles supervision of the medical profession and the federal stance lies against admitting doctors as doctors.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Germany
Austria
Department of the Interior
Carrodus
Federal Labour Party
Curtin
Queanbeyan Homes Construction Company Pty. Ltd Registered
The Queanbeyan Homes Construction Company Pty. Ltd was registered in Sydney with nominal capital £5,000 to deal in land houses and other property. Subscribers are Dorothy Jackson and T Herlihy.
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Sydney
Queanbeyan Homes Construction Company Pty. Ltd
Dorothy Jackson
T. Herlihy
United States urged to host arms limitation conference
Representative Ludlow, author of the 1938 National War Referendum proposal, wrote to Secretary Hull proposing the United States arrange an Arms Limitation Conference. He argued the U S should become the world peace-maker, believing only it could achieve success.
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Washington
Ludlow
Secretary of State
Mr. Hull
United States
Dublin and Belfast Move to Tighten Control on Extremists
Dublin circulated two bills to modernise and extend laws against extremism. One bill creates special criminal courts under Article 38 for trials without jury, while the other targets actions undermining public order and state authority. In Belfast four were arrested over IRA posters demanding Republican release.
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Dublin
Datgeee
Belfast
I.R.A
We Citizens
Republic
Ulster Gadis
Ruttledge
Obviou
Repu Amny
Itaelf
Foreign Affairs Blues Nerve Labour Attack on Lyons Page Policy
Deputy Leader of the Federal Labour Party Forde released a statement on behalf of Mr Grace praising Bruce for a clearer international affairs statement than government spokesmen. He said Parliament and the public deserve an open foreign policy from the Lyons Page Government, accusing it of secrecy and lacking a definite exposé of policy.
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Bruce
Federal
Labour Party
Her. Forde
Forde
Lyons
Imambera
Lyons-Page
German Navy expands submarine tonnage and eight inch guns
In Parliament today the German decision to mount eight inch guns on the 10 000 ton cruiser Seydhlitz and resume submarine construction up to British totals was discussed. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty Mr G H Shakespeare said the moves align with 1085 and 1937 treaties and do not threaten Britain, as Germany’s total navy tonnage remains limited to six percent of Allied tonnage.
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London
Germany
Seydhlitz
Admiralty
G. H. Shakespeare
Board of Admiralty
Britain
Japan Denies Caroline Islands Fortifications In Navy Expansion
Tokyo state that naval expansion is under way but no fortifications on the Caroline Islands. An admiralty spokesman refused to detail plans and denied intent to base forces off China, while declining to confirm Hainan involvement.
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Tokyo
Admiralty
Japan
Caroline Islands
China
Hainan
United China Supreme Council formed with Chiang Kaishek chair
The new Chinese Supreme Council lists Chiang Kaishek as chair and General Chang Chun as Secretary-General. It includes H. Ha King as Prime Minister Yu Wujen as president of the Control Board Tai Chitao on the Examination Board Chung King on the Judicial Board Wang Chung-hui as Foreign Minister General Ho ee as Chief of General Staff General Pal Chung-hai as Deputy Chief and three Standing Committee Kuomintang members. The council excludes any easy leadership or daily news influence.
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Chung Hing
Chinese Supreme Council
Chiang Kaishek
H. HA. King
Yu Wujen
Control Board
Tai Chitao
Chung King
Wang Chung-hui
Ho Ee
Pal Chung-hai
Kuomintang
Chang Chun
Supreme Council
Eas
Ment
Ent
Ews
Unten 9 United
Palestine settlement of Jews fails to bridge Arab split
British urged unity with a single Arab delegation but talks failed to resolve disputes. Dr Weizmann outlined the Jewish position at Saint James Palace as London weighs how to balance a Jewish national home with Arab expectations. The Zionist view insists the mandate binds action toward Jewish self determination within the regional economy.
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London
Weizmann
Saint James Palace
French-CANADIANS Loyal to Empire in Montreal Speech
Montreal mayor Houde sparks protests by asserting French Canadians backing the Empire would aid Italy in any Anglo Italian war. Quebec City mayor Courtmanche recalls Tache on defending Canada with a French Canadian gun. Nationalist Socialist Arcand vows Quebec would back England if Italy attacks. Archbishop’s representative Gauthier calls the remark funny. MP Vien says French Canadians remain loyal as long as Canada stays in the Empire.
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Montreal
Houde
Y.M.C.A
Italy
Louis Kiv
Richelieu
Laurier
Bey
Napoleon Courtmanche
Quebec City
Tache
Canada
Empire
Adriana Arcand
Quebec
England
Monaigneur Gauthier
Thomas Vien
House of Commons
Britain
Colonial Races Berlin Describes Colonial Policy
Von Wiese of the Colonial League argued that educated natives require a strong white leadership. He outlined how Germany would govern colonies if returned, permitting few natives to attend higher education and granting land to bind them to kin and soil.
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Berlin
von Wiese
Colonial League
Germany
Radio call leads to bigamy charge in court
Thomas Percy Waddell, 32, a motor mechanic, appeared at the Quarter Sessions after a birthday radio call revealing his second marriage. The first union was in September 1934 and the second in May 1938. Waddell pleaded mitigation, claiming quarrels with his wife drove him from home.
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Bydney
Thomas Percy Waddell
Waddell
Mitty
Smuggling Ring Tangles Jewish Refugees aboard Artemis
In Tel Aviv area police interned the Greem steamer Artemis for alleged smuggling of German Jews. Two crewmen and 17 passengers were arrested. authorities believe 30 more passengers and two crew members had already landed. Press views on Arab Jewish talks appear grim.
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Jerusalem
Artemis
Tel Aviv
Protection Board attacked over Aborigines control claims
The chairman of the Aborigines Citizenship Committee Mr Bautell told the annual convention of the A.W.U that the Protection Board owned the body and soul of about 16 000 aborigines in New South Wales. He alleged the board wielded power of life and death over them.
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Sydney
Aborigines Protection Board
Aborigines Citizenship Committee
Mr. Bautell
A.W.U
Alien refugees blamed for undercutting Australian workers
Sydney union leaders warned that foreigners flood the market and undermine working conditions. They allege aliens accept lower wages and longer hours, with reports of Australians being dismissed to make room for them.
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Sydney
Minister Advocates Strict Enforcement of Liquor Closing
Justice Minister Mr Martin told a deputation from the N E W Temperance Alliance that after hours trading occurs but denies a deliberate push to break six o clock closing. He noted hotel keepers largely favor the six o clock rule.
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Sydney
Mr. Martin
N.E.W. Temperance Alliatice
Martin
Poland asserts colonial claim for access to resources
The Foreign Undersecretary told the Senate Committee that Poland reserves the right to state its colonial claim in any international discussion on colonial problems. He noted the claim had not been previously formulated and that the desire to possess territories was for access to material sources and migration.
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Warsaw
Count Szembek
Genatey Committee
Poland
Bomb in timber yard put out near Were Road
Fire Brigade extinguished a smouldering incendiary bomb found in a timber yard near Were Road in London on Thursday. Little damage was reported.
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London
Were Road
Duiosge
Magnesium ore deposits near West Coast raise refinement plans
The Minister for Development Mr Casey approves CSIR involvement to develop refining techniques for magnesium and potentially aluminium from large crude ore deposits on the West Coast.
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Launceston
Casey
Council For Scientfic
Banks' Policy Liberalising of Credits in Hard Times
Australian banks show a liberal credit stance with December 31 assets totaling £820,198,000 up from £306,435,000 earlier, a rise of about £21,000,000 as they resist credit restriction amid falling export prices. Private banks and government actions, plus defence spending and public works, help cushion Australia from the worst of the price drop.
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Gyatseus
Commonwealth
Australia
Night Flying Service Ordered for KLM DC4 Planes
Australia’s new air service will use six world first DC4s ordered by KLM. The aircraft will be converted to carry 20 passengers on twice weekly routes with day and night operations. Inauguration is planned for late March with a honeymoon suite included aboard each plane.
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London
KLM
Aky Ale Opera
K.L.M
Border Warfare Report From Argun Island Fight
Ten Japanese and one Russian were killed and two Russians wounded in the renewed Japanese attack on Argun Island in the Argun River. The Japanese were repulsed after machine gun fire, and Russia again protested to Tokyo.
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Moscow
Argun
Argun River
Russia
Agai
Tokyo
Coal Strike Bulls Dispute May Protract
Indications are that the unrest at the old Bull colliery will prolong tensions. Reports cite management and union fault lines, with local officials calling for calm as negotiations stall and workers consider broader action.
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Wollongong
Old Bull Colliery
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