Austria Hesitant Over Nazi Demands On Civil Service
Austria awaits Berlin talks amid fears of increased Nazi concessions to Hitler. A reconstructed cabinet may serve as a stopgap before a Reichstag speech, with calls for further Nazification of the civil service. Britain signals no willing intervention, urging rearmament while noting the Austro German pact remains unsettled. Vienna reports planned repatriation of 30,000 Austrian émigrés trained in Germany and special camps, as tensions rise across Central Europe.
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London
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Associated Press
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Hiller Threatened Dr. Schuschnigg
Germany
Rhineland
German Austrian military cooperation unfolds in March
The report states Goering and Vial Vienna plan a March conference with Bonwachnigg to discuss German Austrian military cooperation. The agreement dampens mood among factions in Austria and Jewish communities, while Dr. Von Inquart’s rapid departure for Berlin alarms many. Some believe he seeks Hitler’s guidance on methods to enforce the pact.
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Goering
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Bonwachnigg
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Hitler
Austrian Fears Over Berlin Dash
Vienna reports from The Times and Daily Telegraph warn of growing anxiety over Berlin and Inquart trip plans. Observers expect possible provocations and harsh reactions if Nazi policy intensifies, with accusations of isolation by Bohraldt ministers and Catholic tensions amid Jewish concerns.
Labor Daily seeks injunction extension in Lang case
In Raulty Court Justice Nicholas extends until morning the injunction for Labor Daily Ltd restraining John Thames Lang and Norman McCauley from exercising sale powers. Counsel Gordon Wallace notes the company’s precarious finances kept afloat by Lang debtor holder amid rising circulation and receiver action.
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Contin Interlix
Lanor Daily Ltd
John Thames Lang
Norman al Jus McCauley
Bsit
Mrne Js
Lang
McCauley
Plain- Uitr Company
Mr. Lay
Press Opinion on Mussolini and European Powers
London comments from the Daily Herald and Times outline how Mussolini’s silence might invite further bargaining with Britain and France. Notes fear of Anglo-German moves, potential Spain and Mediterranean crises, and Hitler’s leverage over Mussolini amid Abyssinia and Spanish tensions. Disparate dispatches from Vienna and Moscow discuss imminent unitary trade pacts and policy pivots.
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Daily Herald
Bchusal
Britain
France
Iim
Abyssinia
Spain
Bertin
Dally
Amnesty Signed Amid Turmoil in Vienna
Ambiguous reports state a presidential amnesty was signed amid political pressure in Vienna. Officials dispute terms while protesters gather as factions weigh consequences for ongoing governance.
Curfew Announced for Hitler Radio Speech
Berlin reports a curfew set for Friday noon as Hitler is due to speak to the nation. The government urged citizens to stay indoors and avoid gatherings during the address.
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Berlin
Hiller
Ail Garman
Woman sues for maintenance then marries suitor in court
In Perth a 22 year old woman brought a claim for her baby’s maintenance against a man of the Children’s Court. The man offered marriage and the woman consented. Proceedings were held up for the marriage and the judge provided ten pence from the Benevolent Fund to buy a ring.
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Perth
Air Services Plan Reorganises Melbourne Operations
Australia moves to overhaul internal air services within six months under Defence Minister Thorby. Aims include quicker Darwin to Western Australia routes, better service for sparsely populated coastal areas, and minimal disruption to current efficient services. Review to assess passenger and freight options, subsidy needs, and integration with Anglo Australian mail service.
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Defence
Thorby
Australia
Poly Ik
Darwin
Mob Burns Mussolini Effigy as Warship Looms Off Melbourne
Between 8 000 and 10 000 people crowded Port Melbourne to protest Mussolini and Italian policy near the cruiser Raiman Montecuccol. Police guarded access to the pier while speakers used amplified cars to denounce fascism and call for separation of Italians. a Mussolini effigy was burned as a crowd marched along the foreshore. The incident followed an Italian resident’s boarding the cruiser and a claim of diplomatic tensions.
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Port Melbourne
anti-Fascista
Raiman Montecuezol
Agsnat
Llion
Bignar Mussolini
Baunore
Liman
Taly
Amelsourne
Prince's Mier
Port Atelbourne
Barcelona Maps Refuge Tunnels For City Defense Amid Bomb Threats
Barcelona mayor Banor Castell tells the House Precaution Committee of a vast underground refuge system with concrete covers at 60 feet depth. He cites 400 shelters, 28 air raids in 12 months, and ongoing protection plans as insurgents threaten mines at Utria. The report notes casualties and a captured rebel battalion commander whose papers intrigue intelligence.
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Ale Rata
Barcelona
Bilbao
Vives de Hilo
Utriaa
No Friction Test Team Proud of Captain Sydney
At a farewell gathering for New South Wales members a captain was defended amid discussions of friction. Bradman and teammates voiced loyalty and confidence in the captain while stressing the tour's importance and high standards. Several speakers offered sympathy for the omissions of O Meldan and Grimmett.
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Thurday
New South Wales
England
Beau Mbca
Bo Eny
O'Meld
Anit Grimmett
Allen Named Likely Captain Of First Team
The Daily Mail states Allen is the most probable nominee for captaincy in the first team. The report emphasizes Allen as a leading English leader and candidate for the captain role.
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Allen
London
Daily Mal
Court finds Durraween responsible for collision at sea
The Commonwealth Marine Inquiry in Sydney ruled the trawler Durraween caused the collision with the Wanganella off Montague Island on December 28. The court found the Wanganella partly to blame for not maintaining proper watch and approach to the trawler.
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Commonwealth’ Court of ‘Marine
Montague Island
Stevenson
Ume
Truck Murder Trial Begins Monday in Melbourne Court
The trial of four men Mathew Francis O'Keefe William Gratame Harold John Reeve and May McPaliene charged with the murder of John Demecsy will open in the Criminal Court on Monday. About 200 witnesses are expected to testify over roughly a fortnight.
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Melbourne
Mathew Francis O'Keefe
William Gratame
Harokd
John Reeve
May McPaliene
John ‘Thomas Demecsy
Transport River
Criminal Court
Unsettled Weather Forecast Across State
Weather Bureau officials warn unsettled conditions will develop across the state in the coming days as storms gather. Beginnings of rain and wind are expected, with possible impacts on outdoor activities and travel plans.
Japanese Reach Yellow River In Major Inland Advance
Japanese forces advance across the Hubei Shansi front toward the Yellow River moving from Shansi and Hankow. Five miles north of Kavieng they bombard Chinese river defenses and press an offensive between the Shansi railway and the river, claiming substantial progress.
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Thunday
Hapei
Yellow River
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Shansi Railway
Communists Active in London and China War Updates
The Times and Daily Telegraph report Japanese claims of Weihwei capture and Chinese divisions resisting. Travellers note serious Chinese attacks on Japanese lines. Communists raid Shinlo, taking two Japanese officers. Irregulars fire on a train, injuring passengers including Japanese. Tokyo says siege progress slows, with rail corridors key to future moves as war endures.
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Thurday
Weihwei
Yellow River
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Shichianghwang
Shinlo
Tokyo
Daily ‘Telegraph
Ching Yow
Mission boat attacked near Hankow in river bombardment
Australian and American women aboard a mission boat on the Fellows River near Hankow were bombed and machine-gunned by a hostile force. Five sustained minor wounds as Chinese helpers fled. nearby trenches showed ongoing danger while European workers pressed on with their tasks amid the assault.
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Fellows River
Sunghal
Mobidy
Jurea
War Budget for Japan Allocated at Tokyo Finance Meeting
Tokyo Thursday Finance Minister announced a two million war budget for Japan. The supplemental budget aims to fund defense and security measures, with official notes indicating careful allocation.
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Japan
Tokyo
Foreign Flags Tokyo Plan Warns Against Foreign Flags
A Thursday report describes international tensions in Tokyo over alleged mistreatment by Chinese authorities and calls on nations to prevent the misuse of foreign flags. Admiral Node accuses China of destroying or blaming Japan for property losses amid air attacks. Between February 16, 645 Chinese planes and 67 Japanese planes were destroyed.
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Tokyo
Admiral Node
Award Inspector Re appointed
Mr. Arthur Binkley, former MP, has been reappointed under the Arbitration Act for a five year term. His reappointment dates from February 12, and covers duties as award inspector for the Commonwealth.
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Arthur Binkley
Darling
Five Manouvers Poised by Naval Air Force Experts
Naval experts assess five maneuvers as potentially decisive for Australia and the United States alliance. The discussion centers on carrier and air force tactics, with emphasis on joint readiness and strategic impact.
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Ayoney
Atert Ncely
Air Forcy Unite
Ecpnanry
Girl Aviator Rydney Battered but Safe After Crash Landing
Thursday reports describe Mise Hitchins, a promising aviation figure, with bleeding hands but no serious injuries after a mishap while circling for a landing 60 miles southwest of Ma dang. Pilot Officer Jack Todd of Ste Airways assisted, landed safely, and then resumed flight to Madang as radio contact tracked. Government House Canberra maintained radio contact with Hitchine as details came via Amalgamated Wirvléas.
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Rydney
Mise Hitchins
Jack Todd
Ste Airways
Madang
Wirvléas
Government House
Canberra
Alay Hitchine
Todd
Mie Hitchina
State election date fixed this week
Sydney reports that the fate of the Stals election will be decided at a meeting of the Cadis party weakness. Parliament will be prorogued and later dissolved. The government's campaign director states plans to use radio extensively, especially in the countryside. The conference is to begin in Puridhe on February 38, with a metropolitan non Karonee meeting in Sydney. Provisional agreements of rebel unions could affect the official machine. Many independents are expected to contest.
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Cadi
Puridhe
Officiel
Te Hold
Adelaide Scorched by Severe Heat Wave
A fragment notes Adelaide enduring one of the most severe heat waves in years with temperatures rising and conditions described as extreme. The brief mentions an era of high heat affecting residents and daily life in the city.
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