Blood the Austrian conflict and rebel executions
Reports from Vienna describe heavy fighting between Government forces and rebel Socialists amid a deadly crackdown. Death tolls range near 1000 to 1500 across the city, with at least 500 killed in Vienna and thousands injured. Government claims control of key districts as barricades remain and executions proceed following court-martialed rebels.
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Vienna
Floridsfort
Baa
Tha
Walla
Brkngerkot
Soyinga Banik
T Foi
Ling
Bruck Kapsenbers
Broyr
Wienerneustal
Husilreda
Yar la
Jean Martialied
Graz
Vienne
Amnesty Offered to Rebels Amid Rising Austrian Turmoil
Reports from Paris describe amnesty offered to rebels and a government mobilization as clashes spread. Authorities urge women to persuade husbands to lay down arms while calls grow for a final assault at dawn. Rebels are said to use machine guns and hold as hostilities flare in Kagran and surrounding districts.
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Dr. Dolfuss
W Bros 4
Socialista
Gilatering
Meiding
Jadlau
Bisanberg
Kagran
Goetheshans
Aiumnicipal
Yolian Warlay
Abe Svolliat
Herr Weissel
Fiorutadort Gre
Merce- Paris
International Labour
District Court
Dolfuss Pressed by Nazis and Unions Dissolved
The Vienna dispatches report pressure on Dr. Dolfuss by the Nazi faction as the Christian Socialists move to dissolve unions and allied bodies. Decrees dissolve trade unions and religious groups, with 64 Upper Austrian municipal administrations dismissed and mayors to be replaced by Christians.
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London
Vienna
Daily Express
Dallfuse
Prince Brarhamberain
Christian Bocaust
Dolfusa
United Press
Hye
Upper Austria
Mam Hers
Christian Sociallst Party
Anti-Dolfuss Demonstration Turns Violent in New York
In a chaotic scene outside the Austrian Consulate in New York, thousands of Socialists and Communists clashed with police. Officers used batons as demonstrators faced blows and bruises, the melee lasting over an hour before police gained control in front of the Public Library. The event aimed to support Austrian affairs and fund-raise for democratic causes, drawing mixed coverage from liberal papers.
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New York
Socialista
Largo
Gaa Street
6Th Avenue
Reiny
Labour Party
Ralse
Tonccour
Austrian
Dr. Dotfuss
New York "Post
Austrian Republican Defence Corp
Battle For Democracy
Hitloriam
Berlin press hostile to Austrian dictatorship support
In Berlin a hostile note from Boreen Zeitung warns against backing a bloody dictatorship, forecasting Dr. Dolfune may step aside or yield to Major Fey who would block the Minister for Public Safety.
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Berlin
Boreen Zeitung
Austria
Derschen Zeit
Dolfune
Major Fey
Italy Ready to Defend Austrian Independence
Italy readies forces on the Austrian frontier despite official denials that additional troops were sent to Bolzano and Padua. Bolzano bars the Brenner Pass from Austria and is a newly formed garrison town. Rome says the issue concerns Austria and vows to uphold independence if neighbors intervene. The Vatican backs the Italian stance, warning that defeat could lead to anarchy.
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Rome
Bolzano
Padua
Brenner Pass
Austria
Garrisim
Italy
Vatican
Dulfurs
Expressus Relicf
Ice Breaker Sinks in Arctic Sea
Moscow reports the Soviet ice-breaker Chelyakin sank in the Sea of Okhotsk after months icebound. Heavy ice blocks damaged pumps, disabling life-support. Only one life remained as crew failed to transfer supplies, leaving the men marooned awaiting rescue.
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Moscow
Chelyakin
Sea of Okhotsk
Xero
Yeanel
Oyate
Dog
Aletghe
Bihar earthquake death toll rises to 7097 in Tirhut losses
Calcutta dispatch reports total Bihar quake deaths at 7097 with the Tirhut division hardest hit accounting for 9295 incidents as per Mr N Bi provincial minister.
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Calcutta
Thureds
Bihar
N. Bi
Tirhut Division
Bus Service Improvement Talk At Queanbeyan Council
Queanbeyan council discussed a proposed initiative with the Department of the Interior to improve the Queanbeyan Canberra bus service. The mayor and town clerk reported on a deputation’s meeting with Canberra officials about earlier morning and late evening transport gaps and potential timetable adjustments.
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Queanbeyan
Afr P. Fafew
Vie
C. Deiey
A. S. Burgess
Multabls
Canberra
Dawaonte
Quesubeyut
Busee
Alowed
President Roosevelts push for ship subsidies reform
Washington reports President Roosevelt urged a complete reorganization of the ship contract system on Wednesday. He favored outright subsidies rather than government aid through contracts, insisting the policy be rightly called a subsidy to keep America on the seas and arguing American wage levels justify the move.
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Washington
Roosevelt
America
Petrol Price Rise in Sydney Marks New Retail Rates
Dir J C Watson of the NAMA says most motorists knew the prior petrol prices were false and uneconomical for firms. From tomorrow the Metropolitan area will see petrol priced at 1/7 first grade and 1/0 second era, signaling an end to price cutting and a new regime to stabilise the market.
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Sydney
Thurwaay
J.C. Watson
NAMA
Trial of Christ discussed in Shaw volume note
In Wednesday’s piece on Georges Bernard Shaw, the writer reflects on why Shaw never dramatized the trial of Jesus. The analysis argues the trial would be hard to stage, as Pilate and the colonial governor figure poorly, and the scourging and crucifixion would make the spectacle unbearable.
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London
Georges Bernard Shaw
Jamus
Cannnot
Pilate
Jesus
World’s Fastest Air Liner Proposed for Australia
London report details the de Havilland 86 four engine air liner, to be tendered by Qantas and Imperial Airways for the Singapore to Canberra air mail route. It boasts a speed over 170 miles per hour, a cruising speed above 140 miles per hour, and a three hour Timor Sea crossing. The craft seats two pilots and ten passengers, with a length of approximately 60 feet.
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London
Quantas
Imperial Airways
Singa Bore
Labour Sympathy in Britain Amid Trade Union Rally
In London workers gather at Labour Party HQ to declare support for constitutional government against a proclaimed threat of dictatorship. Mr Couley, chair of the Trade Unions Council, condemns the handling of the Russian crisis and urges Christian churches to speak out against post-war reactionaries.
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London
Wesinesany
Austr
Labour Party
U-Day
Couley
Lhe Traden Unian Council
Nottingham Club Reports Larwood Price of Australia Success
The Nottingham Cricket Club annual report states the club faced a heavy cost for Larwood’s success in Australia with income fall of £1766. Larwood earned £222 for a toss of match pay, covered by insurance. The MCP also paid expenses for an operation.
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London
Larwood
Australia
Nottingham Cricket Club
Lanwood
MCP
Austrian Jews Flee to Poland via Warsaw Train
Reported in Warsaw that Austrian Jews are fleeing toward Poland aboard a train from Hontai Crowdet with panic among the crowd and many Jews struck by fear as they seek safety during the ongoing conflict.
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Poland
Premiers Fail to Reach Common Demands in Conference
Australian premiers debated revenue sharing and constitutional changes but failed to settle terms. NSW Premier Stevens urged a constitutional approach to avoid federal friction while Lyons denied responsibility for venue and suggested Canberra or Hobart alternatives.
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New South Wales
Commonwealth
Stevens
Butler
Forgan Smith
Tt Ia
Lyons
Melbourne
Ganberts Chanaber of Commerce
Cin Ireence
Hobart
Wis
Canberra
Anglo Russian Trade Treaty Signed Planned For Friday
Negotiations for a Soviet Britain trade agreement have concluded and an accord is to be signed on Friday.
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London
Britain
Theft of AWU Funds Report in Sydney Case
A Sydney case alleges theft of union funds from the Australian Workers Union. Accused include officials and members charged with misappropriating money meant for union activities. Details cite manipulation of accounts and improper payments over a period, with the secretary of a branch implicated. The matter centers on alleged fraudulent transfers and concealment of funds from members and the union.
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Sydney
Raward Jones
French Socialists Move to Force Early Election
Paris reports the Parliamentary Socialists decided to vote against the Government in the Chamber of Deputies to shorten the session and advertise urgent dissolution of Parliament, signaling a push for immediate fresh elections.
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Paris
Heye
Chamber of Deputies
Murder of Missionary in Manchukuo Rumor Surfaces
Reported in Tokio that Emile Chartes a Canadian missionary was killed at Cheng Chiatun Manchukuo while two robbers ransacked a church property. A servant and Charina appeared and were killed as they confronted the assailants.
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Tokio
Emile Chartes
Cheng Chiatun
Aetna
Charina
Commission Visit to Western Australia for Gunnery Mission
A state commission will travel to Western Australia to supervise gunnery and related exercises conducted by federation units. The delegation, led by Professor Fin Aig and Mr Banford, will remain in Canberra for a set period, studying facilities and readiness. The mission includes visits to Kingston and other key sites to assess training and equipment.
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Kuigteston
Ehairmaiy
Fin Aig
Banford
Aif
Uanberra
Six Day Railway Tour for Boys to Canberra
The Railway Department plans a six days tour for boys covering Burrinjuck Dam and Canberra, starting May 1. The tour, organised for the Murrumbidgee irrigation region, will cost £4.
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Canberra
Sydney
Railway Department
Murruimbidger
Major gold shipment sails to New York aboard Majestic
London dispatch reports gold valued at 7 million pounds placed aboard the White Star liner Majestic from Southampton, bound for New York. An additional 2 million pounds in gold from Cherbourg accompanied the ship.
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London
Wednasday
White Star
Majestic
New York
Bowthampton
Cherbourg
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