United States to set up military reps in Latin republics
Washington announced sending additional military representatives to Latin American republics to assist military colleges and related institutions. In months, about 29 army officers and naval attaches will be deployed. Three U.S. cruisers will make courtesy port calls to South American ports amid denials of any link to Mussolini recall actions.
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United States
Army
TL Te
South American
Mussolini
Roosevelt and dictatorship fears fuel U S debate in Congress
In a wartime style hearing chairman May warned of silent dictatorship danger if Roosevelt uses diplomacy to delay war. He claimed Germany plans mobilization and air bases in the west while U S pilots fear a secret plane project funded by public money.
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Washington
Roosevelt
International
F May
House
O Ataira
United Ible
Mr. May
France
Britain
Te Wes
Hemaphore
Germany
United States
Johnson
Namie
Nineteen Men Remanded Over LALA Activities in London
In a How Street Police Court proceeding, Michael Joseph Lyons, a clerk, faced charges tied to an incident on February 4. Nineteen other men connected with LALA activities in Britain were remanded.
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London
Michael Joseph Lyons
How Street
Britain
LALA
Brick Costs Sydney Prompt New Wage and Price Rise Mention
A re enactment of a cancelled trend notes higher coal prices and a wage increase as reasons cited for the shift. Secretary Mr Batra Mosley reported the 1097 price change to the council, detailing engineering supplies and related costs.
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Sydney
Bres
Eurivk Duenuteoturen — Council
Batra Mosley
Pilot’s skill saves plane landing with undercarriage jammed
A London bound British Airways Lockheed 14 with seven passengers circled for over two hours as ground crew fought a jammed retractable undercarriage. Captain BD Scott kept the craft aloft until fuel ran low and then landed safely with wheels only half extended, causing minor aircraft damage and no injuries.
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London
Tusson
British Airways
Pile
Scott
Paris
State finance borrowing for public works urged by minister
Sydney. Minister for Works Mr Spooner told business and student leaders that borrowing for public works is essential to government finance. He said private revenue cannot cover development and that reliance on taxation would unfairly burden current generations. He warned deficits in public works hinder defence and industrial expansion, noting the state debt has risen and urging a Federal body to oversee statutory authorities.
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Sydney
Spooner
Mir. Brooner
New South Wales
Australis
Ita
Bpooner
Loan Council
Palestine Conference in London aims for deal with Britain
London reports say Arab and Jewish delegations will reach a detailed decision with Britain tomorrow to clear ground for a broad deal. Jewish levies could assist Britain if war comes. In Jerusalem, terrorism continues with casualties including 14 Arabs, 11 Jews, and one Briton killed or wounded.
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London
Tite
Palestine
Britain
Jerusalem
Acres Rfad
Loan for Czechs scheme to aid refugees
In the House of Commons Sir John Simon said Czechoslovakia may face about 186000 refugees with 150000 Czechs to be settled domestically. He noted 19000 in Germany, 8000 from Germany, and 13000 German radicals in ceded areas moved to Czechoslovakia. He cited 15000 laws beyond 5500 already in Czechoslovakia and that many cannot leave due to landing funds. The loan would help these. the bill passed third reading without division.
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London
John Simon
House of Commons
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Australia to expand air defense force to 5 253
The Defence Minister announced plans to enlarge the Royal Australian Air Force by November next year, totaling 2 245 personnel including air crew and 3 008 ground men and 82 air cadets in training. The Technical Committee chair said a government report could be submitted within a week or fortnight.
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Defence
Mr. Street
Torday
Tromibeta
Mn 82
Ouia
Traising
Sydney
Intergovernmental Refugee Committee Seeks Immediate Settlement
London reports from the Inter-Governmental Committee on Refugees with 30 nations present says a confidential German report outlines steps to facilitate wartime emigration. The committee vows to use its best endeavours to develop opportunities within five years for permanent settlement of invalids and refugees.
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London
inter-Governmental Committee On Refugees
Ita
Ianed
Germany
Awa
Grara
Refugee Children Arrive in Britain From War Frontiers
Fifty four refugee children arrive in London from Germany and Poland. They will be housed in homes across Britain until they are 38 years old, after which they will immigrate to the Dominions.
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London
Germany
Poland
Britain
Dominions
Training Jews Aydney March Classes Start
In cooperation with the Education Department adult Jewish persons will commence March 1. They will be instructed in English civil history and geography.
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Aydney
Wedhonday
Ist
Gift to Matson Ornithological Library to Canberra
The Prime Minister announced that the Commonwealth Government accepts the gift of the Ornithological Library of Mr Gregory Mathews. Valued at about £7500, the collection will be housed at the National Library in Canberra. It will be shipped to Australia in April or May, and Mathews will visit Australia late 1939 to set up the library.
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Melbourne
Mr. Lyons
Gregorythews
England
Lyons
National Library
Canberra
Australia
Mathews
French Planes Big Order Placed in America
The French Embassy announced a major purchase of five hundred war planes from the United States. The deal reportedly totals six million dollars, with prices met and terms understood, marking a significant arms transfer amid rising tensions.
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America
Washington
Air Mission Bee
BOC
United States
Germany creates new battleship Mia mark under Hitler
Hamburg reports at the launching of Germany's 85,000 ton battleship Mia mark, with Hitler stating the Anglo German naval treaty enables a modern fleet and praising Bismarck as a key Reich builder while noting future large squadrons of 3b 900 tonners.
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Hamburg
Tursany
Germany
Mia Mark
Hitler
Bismark
Reich
Unemployed in Germany Falls by One Third in January
The unemployed total in Germany at the end of January reached 644,500, down by about one third. Marshal Goering announced a decree extending industry wide government control of labour beyond building, metal, clothing, and culture sectors.
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Berlin
Germany
Marshal Goering
Melbourne Assemblies Concluding Review of Defence
Melbourne dispatch reports the Commonwealth Cabinet planning to conclude parts of the Lent General Squires defence report with possible decisions tomorrow. Mr Lyons says a larger portion will be deferred to Canberra. An immediate Chief Judge of the Arbitration Court is unlikely. a subcommittee may study and recommend.
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Melbourne
Wadnesa
Commonwealth Cabinet
Ita
Lent Baneral
Lyons
Canberra
Arbitration Court
Trade Pacts Barter Arranged Between France and Germany
Officially announced economic negotiations have concluded satisfactorily with France to buy German coal and Germany to purchase French ores and agricultural products. The agreement outlines reciprocal trade terms between the two nations.
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Berlin
France
Germany
Inquest Finds Accidental Death in River Tragedy
City coroner held an inquest into Bannett's death after a boating accident during a deserial battle. Hewson, praised for bravery, aided Ernest Edward Richardson but could not locate him as the craft capsized near the launch. The verdict was accidental death.
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Bydney
Fee Ares
Bansett
Pig iron for Japan workers urged to load at Wollongong
A large conference of South Coast and Sydney unions in Wollongong tonight urged 16 Timeryck port workers to load Big Iron for Japan. If heeded, a Deltram-like hold up could occur. Unions plan a Commonwealth wide conference to press a ban on pig iron exports to aggressor nations.
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Sydney
South Coast
Sydnay
Wollongong
Port Kambin
Tndie Stiona
Deltram
Widow loses bid for extra war pension arrears
Wednesday The Commonwealth Cabinet refused to grant additional war pension arrears to Mrs. Dubout widow of Sidney Charles Dubout. The Minister for Repatriation Senator Foil said the government considered the request but would not grant more arrears than already provided under the Repatriation Act.
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Marceesuu
French President London Visit Reception March 2
The French President and Madame Le Bratt plan a London visit with a Westminster reception on March 2 mornings. The Prime Minister Dr Chamberlain will announce the welcome extended by members of both Houses in the House of Commons.
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London
France
Madame le Bratt
Westminster
Dr. Chamberlain
Air mail delays Indian service nit effective Brisbane
The managing director of Wanter Airways Mr Hudson Fysh said overseas air mail delays arise from non delivery of three new airliners designed for the Indian routes and passenger service. He stated aircraft delivery was essential to restore timetables.
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Brisbane
Wanter Airways
Hudson Fysh
Tatement
Air Malia
Pamenger Teastie
Ircraft
Omae
Naval radio power line for new station
The Department of the Interior is running an 11,000 volt power line from Kingston powerhouse via Dunrvan ald and Civic Centre to wireless stations in the district to supply electricity. The transmission line current is 8,008 volts, and a higher voltage will be needed due to pending asto nishment of the Naval.
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Department of the Interior
Kingston
Dunrvan Ald
Civic Centre
Valle
Naval
Rain Prospects and Weather Hope From State Meteorologist
There was hope of rain developing over most of the state if current conditions persisted. Meteorologist Mares stated today that the forecast remained tied to ongoing weather patterns and moisture prospects.
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Sydney
Mares
Export Guarantees in 1988 Turnover Rise Quoted
A fragmented note indicates export guarantees and a turnover rise for 1988. The text mentions figures like 148,0000 and 2 turnover escalation, but the exact entities and context are unclear. Preserved are hints of a financial or trade report with mentions of guarantees and increased activity.
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Anteas
Saunion
Mass Attended by Governor General at Pope XI Obsequies
Thousands filled the basilica for the requiem mass for Pope XI. Governor General Lord Gowrie and Lady Gowrie attended with Lord Wakehurst and his wife, while the Premier and other dignitaries were present. The service included the Golden Chalice and rites led by Dr Gleason, with Dr Pan and Dr Linke among officiants. The occasion marked a monumental pontificate and was observed by many officials and observers alike.
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Lord Gowrie
Gowrie
Lord Wakehurst
Wakehurst
Mr. Stevens
Cahi‘het Minkaters
Speen Piite
Castholi
of Maitland
Gleason
Kelly
Pan
Trey
Sombre Ritual at St. Peter's Princes Coffins Procession
A somber St Peter's ceremony marks the funerals of three Stuart princes including Bonnie Prince Charlie. The great bell tolls as canons bear flaming processions and coffins are moved to vaults. Cardinals oversee conclave setup with substantial funds involved for the election of a new pope.
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Bonnie Prince Charlie
St. Peter's
St. Peter
Acquitted Man Denies Knife Attack on Wife
A jury cleared Clarent Bradney of stabbing his wife and another man in a case marked by provocative testimony. The judge urged calm as the defendant claimed his wife attacked him first, prompting the fatal response during a tense incident at Bathurd.
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Bathurdt
Bradney
Bradaiey
Mecheald
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