European Unrest Spreads to Austria amid Civil War
Reports from Vienna describe full scale clashes as Socialists challenge the Dolfuss government. Government forces dissolve the Socialist Party, seize municipal control, declare martial law in Vienna, and deploy troops and artillery across Austrian towns as curfews and transport disruptions escalate. Casualties, strikes, and lootings are reported, with the Danube barrier and key water works contested and a tense nationwide outlook.
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Spain Cabinet Faces Threat of Revolution in Madrid
A Madrid dispatch reports secret measures to quell revolutionary threats as unrest grips Austria and Vienna. Fighting spreads from Linz to Graz with police and army clashing with Socialists. martial law, arrests, and the shutting of municipal rights unfold amid barricades and firepower.
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Collision in fog sinks Greek steamer Meandros
A fog bound collision 18 miles from St Catherine's Lighthouse between the English steamer Dartford and the Greek vessel Meandros left no trace of the 306 ton ship. Only one survivor was found after a search at Portland where twenty seven crew members were landed. The Meandros bow was damaged but the vessel remained afloat under its own power headed to Portland.
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Meandros
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Yangtse River Disaster Near Hankow
A Shanghai dispatch reports the Chinese river steamer Fu Yuen capsized and sank twenty miles below Hankow killing about 400 people. The vessel was crowded with passengers for the New Year travel and struck a sand bar before overturning into icy Yangtse waters. Earlier incidents on the Yangtse include the Watlen fire disaster with about 170 lost and a collision three months prior causing over 100 deaths.
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Yangtse
Hankow
Bruce refrains from politics during Australia visit
During his Australian tour High Commissioner Mr. Bruce says he will stay aloof from party politics. He aims to build close contact with all sections in Australia to relay the Australian viewpoint to Britain on key problems affecting control of Australia amid current world turmoil.
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Australie
Australia
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Australis
Bruce
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Baracking in Indian Test Scrutiny Sparks Word Debate
A tangled cricket discussion centers on a barbing delivery from the edge of the bat at Madras. Critics blame a misused term and accuse the Australian originator of the phrase body line, warning of potential international tension if the jargon inflames passions and a calm solution remains elusive.
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Migration Essential for Empire Welfare and Growth
The Empire Development and Settlement Report by a private committee warns that Dominion migration has stalled. Australia and Canada lack population to absorb growth and markets, risking debt relief and rail traffic. It urges large scale migration to strengthen dominions and counter Japanese expansion.
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Austria
Textile trade protection call to Commonwealth
The Manchester Chamber of Commerce appeals to the Commonwealth to fast track Section W of the Industries Preservation Act amid yen depreciation and US monetary policy effects on British exports to Australia. It urges a dumping quota preference to shield Britain Australia trade and safeguard trading relations.
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Don Bradman Likely Transfer to South Australia
Adelaide reports indicate Don Bradman plans to move to South Australia after returning from England the current tour. Hodgetts of the share broking firm, once linked to Bradman, declined to discuss it but other sources say he intends to settle in Adelaide and pursue a business career.
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Military court sentences in Varna for propaganda cases
A Varna military court sentenced twelve of eighty four defendants to death for spreading Communist propaganda among coastal defence forces. Most accused were under forty five. fifteen received fifteen year terms, while fifteen others got five to ten year sentences.
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French Note To Austria Approved By Cabinet
Paris reports the cabinet approved a note to Austria announcing France's agreement in principle to Austria's appeal to the League. The article notes the move reflects French support for Austria but cautions that approval of Austria’s proposal is not yet guaranteed.
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Austria
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Canberra chamber criticizes federal meetings in Melbourne
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce president Mr McKillop condemned the governments move to hold Cabinet and Premiers conferences in Melbourne. He said the policy wasted money and caused extra expenses for officers and return rail fares, labeling the action unfair and prejudicial to Canberra.
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France denounces treaty to reopen commercial talks
Paris reports a French note to Britain to terminate the 1808 Navigation Treaty and the 1882 Commercial Convention. The government says it will resume negotiations at midnight, signaling a firm move to re open discussions on Haw commerce and related terms.
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Britain
Jsax
British Industries Fair reports vast cement and finance sector stalls
A fragment from London notes the British Industries Fair highlighting cement and finance sectors. It mentions space usage in London and Birmingham, with figures implying extensive exhibit activity and rising attention to industrial sectors. The garbled text references large stands and fair importance.
Australian tour not yet announced for Julie
A cryptic note hints at a possible Australian tour for Julie, but no official confirmation or dates have been released. No performer statements or concert details are yet available.
Paris Quiet After One Day General Strike Turmoil
Paris quieted after a day of nationwide labor action as police withdrew for a peaceful Communist and Socialist demonstration at Vincennes. Rioting erupted in Roubaix and Mulhouse with buses burned and tram cars overturned while workers blocked transport and clashes with authorities persisted into the night.
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Prison Revolt Ends in Six Deaths at State Penitentiary
Washington dispatch reports six killed during an attempted prison escape by five convicts and one guard at the State Penitentiary. Guards and inmates were wounded as the group, marching from a workhouse, tried to dash for liberty but was met with withering fire from machine guns.
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State Penitentiary
E-ricketer's Death in Melbourne Briefly Reported
Melbourne posts a terse news brief noting the death of an e ricketer named A Johns, with scattered past ties to Australia in 1806 and 1808, including mention of his prior play in Auraila and Aus aya. The fragmentary item hints at a memorial or obituary context without full details.
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