Plans for British cabinet defence push outlined
London dispatch notes that The Times foresees a Defence Report to the Cabinet on Wednesday. The plan signals defense spending likely above 280 million pounds over three years, probably funded by a loan, with emphasis on rapid expansion of land sea and air forces. The Defence Committee will oversee execution and liaise with Dominions onEmpire cooperation.
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London
the Times
Cabinet Defence Committee
Belgium Guard Cuts Motorized Threat At Frontier
Brussels minister for defence warned of a motorised invasion risk near the frontier. He said a bill to reinforce defence would be introduced. Troop presence on the frontier, partly mobilised divisions, and new armament spending were noted. Fortifications at Antwerp Luxembourg Liege and Namur were cited as restored.
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Mi Devyese
Mystera
Corpa
Cheuseurs
Inez
Antwerp
Luxemberg
Liege
Namur
Police Rowing Team Poised for Sydney Olympic Voyage
Deputy Commissioner Lynch said police rowing eight likely to be cleared to leave Sydney for Berlin Olympic campaign this year. He believed Chief Secretary approval would come, stressing the crew’s Olympic standard and the potential to boost Australia’s image abroad. If selected, funds to cover expenses might reach about £2000.
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Olympic
Bydney
Neen Austral
Berlin
Lynch
New South Wales
Italian Bombs Seek Out Emperor in Abyssinia
Italian air raids target Addis Ababa area as Ethiopian resistance and imperial forces clash. The Sunday edition notes bombings over Deal Tari and surrounding zones with continuing aerial campaign amid uncertain military gains.
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Emperor
RAF goodwill flight to Japan Singapore story
The Japanese Consul selected the RAF unit for a goodwill flight to Japan via Singapore. The squadron was led by Pine Ssemanasr Beal with orders to advance a cooperative mission and demonstrate allied air strength and friendship.
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RAF
Japan
Singapore
Bunday
Tear gas for use in Indian dispersal trials
Report from Calcutta notes the Government of Snia weighing tear gas to disperse unlawful assemblies to minimize police baton use. Punjab police conducted preliminary experiments at a training school. Early observations suggest gas affects crowds, but no decision cited on deployment.
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Calcutta
Snia
Punjab
Gandhi's Son Embraces Christianity in Nagpur Letter
Calcutta Sunday report says Mahatma Gandhi's eldest son plans to embrace the Christian faith. He writes to Nagpur papers that if father ostracizes him, he will have no option but to hurt himself. The dramatic declaration underscores family and religious tensions amid public attention.
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Calcutta
Mahatma Gandhi
Nagpur
Submarine Parts Ready for Assembly in Britain Risk
London report cites The Morning Post indicating Germany secretly builds stocks and larger submarine parts to speed up construction. The assertions claim German plans exceed parity with British Empire tonnage, enabling swifter deployment of craft than Allied rivals.
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London
Morning Post
Germany
Italy May Rethink Locarno Pact Amid Abyssinian War
Berlin reports suggest Italy could withdraw from its Locarno Treaty guarantor role if Germany signals open friendship with Rome. An Abyssinian war crisis might push Italy toward denouncing Rhineland demilitarisation. Hitler delays action due to British sensitivities.
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Berlin
Daily Telegraph
Italy
Germany
Rhineland
Hitler
Rome
Herr Hitler
Hunger blockade drives Germany to its knees says Reich official
Sunday in Berlin Dr Zielk, head of the Reich Food Farm, told farmers that hunger, not enemy weapons, toppled Germany in World War I and warned today’s economy should caution Germany. He urged self sufficiency and asked housewives to adjust food purchases to what Germany can produce.
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Berlin
Germany
Zielk
Reich Food Basrn
Zietk
Coronation Plans and Imperial Conference In London
In London on Sunday May 1837 a coronation plan is noted for King Edward with a large imperial gathering. The schedule will be fixed after consulting dominions. A possible trip to India in October next year would crown him emperor at once.
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London
Edward
India
Orth
Preference for volunteer seamen in government policy
Government grants preference of employment to seamen with pre March 1 licences who are currently employed on coastwise ships or who have two months licence experience. After 95 percent of 2,320 vacancies filled by volunteers, fewer than 800 spots remain, mainly on ships idle near Sydney and Newcastle. Regulations to protect volunteers will be passed in days.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth’ Attorney
Menzies
Uate
Vospela
Sydney
Newcastle
A C T U Seeks Terms to End Seamen Strike
A conference of Federal unions and the A C T U decided to seek another conference with shipowners to obtain settlement terms for the seamen's dispute. Much of the session was spent on reports and outlining positions as talks continue.
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A.C T.U
Melbourne
A.C.T.U
Trade with U S A views aired by Brisbane premier
Mr Forgan Smith in London interview argues Australia has a high adverse trade balance with America and should divert trade to Britain. He says Australia must face this factor. Premier of Queensland denies any intention to enter Federal politics.
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Brisbane
America
Britain
Australia
Queensland
W.rasta Smith
London
Forgan Smith
Italy Press Sees Sanctions Push Toward Berlin Ally
Paris and Rome correspondents report that strong sanction pressure may push Italy toward aligning with Germany as Rome signals openness while Paris editors note internal strife. Rome sources claim Berlin influence shapes policy though French experts doubt embargoes work without US cooperation.
Australia to Host Large Scale Aircraft Industry
Melbourne discussions under Defence Minister Mr Parkhill bring together major interests including B H Proprietary, General Motors-Haldens, Imperial Airways. Government aims to secure local production, subsidies likely, to provide guaranteed aircraft engines for the RAAF and offset British supply delays. Mr Parkhill holds multiple talks with representatives of these groups.
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Melbourne
Defence
Parkhill
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General Motors-Haldens, Ltd
Imperial Airways Ltd
RAAF
Commonwealth
Bitter Cold Grips Vast U S as Blizzard Paralyses Railways
The mid continent from Pennsylvania to the Rockies Endures one of the most intense blizzards with 80 below zero in North Dakota and zero weather reaching St Louis while Gulf of Mexico sees wintry conditions. Snowdrifts block railways and thousands of motorists are stranded. Food coal and milk supplies grow scarce. Seven Civilian Conservation Corps workers are in peril off Brewster Massachusetts after ice drift collapsed the platform they were on. Coast Guard cutters scout the Atlantic for them.
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Sunda
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Mid Continent
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North Dakota
Trensing Point
St. Louis
Gulf of ‘Mexico
Civilian Conservation Corps
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Coast Board
Robbery on Footscray Rail Line Sparks Box Mystery
William Gray 34 barely avoided two men near the rails at Footscray. One assailant struck him and he fell onto a rock. The thieves fled with a small wooden box whose contents detectives seek to determine. Police urge arrests to reveal what the box held.
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Melbourne
William Gray
Footscray
Gray
Antiwar Riots Rise in Italy Reported by News Chronicle
The Paria representative cites escalating anti-war demonstrations in Italy. About fifty people, including women, were arrested at Limina in Moasine as rioters fired the town hall shouting Down with Muasoltu Down with war. The Forti station protest blocked troop trains bound for Abyssinia as police clashed, with injuries and many arrests.
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London
Paria
News-Chronicle
Italy
Limina
Moasine
Forti
Abyssinia
Cape Rose Sets Record Over Mrs Mollison by Thirteen Hours
Cape Town today witnesses Flight Lieutenant Ts Row set a new record for the journey from London to Cape Town. He completed the passage in 3 days 17 hours 38 minutes, surpassing Mrs Mollison by 13 hours 18 minutes.
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Rose
Mrs. Mollison
Cape Town
Ts Row
London
Amy Mollion
Judge Rebuke in Oath Bearage Case
A judge rebuked Ewan De Ney after an unclear bearing oath dispute. The article notes the courtroom tension as the judge cautioned the defendant about conduct and decorum during proceedings.
Housing loans under review by Rural Bank
Sydney Monday report states Rural Bank Commissioners consider suspending new home building loan applications to year end to clear current backlog. Since February 1934, home loans approved total £2,400,000 with about £800,000 approved in the current financial year.
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Sydney
King Carol Visits Madame Lupescu in Secret Trip
Paria newspaper notes King Carol of Hamanis traveled with two trusted aides to meet Madame Lupescu near Gounmmnes, about 130 miles from Paria. They guarded the meeting closely, evading French detectives despite efforts to reveal the visit.
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King Carol
Madame Lupescu
London
Paria
Sunday Express
Carol” of
Hamanis
Madu Vaupescu
Gounmmnes
Carol
Disastrous Ellstree Fire Hits British Film Industry
A massive blaze at Ellstree destroyed the British Dominions Film Corporation studios. Estimated half a million pounds in damage, equipment and sets lost, with around 2000 workers potentially out of work. Managing director Herbert Wilcox called it the most serious fire in the company’s history.
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London
British Dominions Film Corporation
Ellstree
Hunarmdu Af
Aim
Tha Danas
Mastond
Herbert Wilcox
Ira
Steel Strike Ends Extension Move At Port Kembla Foundry
A conference of united trades unions at Trades Hall decided not to extend the strike at Australian Tron and Bisel Co Ltd Port Kembla. They voted to localise the action at the foundry and to instruct members in other foundries to comply with orders transferred by Australian Tron and Steel Co Ltd until further notice. A protest against government withholding of legal payments was also carried and a weekly levy proposal was discussed.
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Aydnes
Tron and Bisel Co. Ltd
Port Kembla
Ene Works
Otis
Ila
Meat Strike Resumes at Smithfield Amid Turmoil
Amid industrial tension, workers at Smithfield resume strike activity after a pause. Authorities and union leaders negotiate terms as the dispute centers on wages and benefits. Local officials urge calm while food supply lines assess impact on markets.
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