Martial Law Declared in Spain Amid Rioting
Madrid reports martial law across Alicante and Zaragoza with a country wide alarm. Prison riots surge, clashes erupt in Valencia and Madrid amid leftist success in elections. Police surge, several dead and many injured as crowds riot and troops fire on prisoners.
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Italy Pushes On With Abyssinian Advance in Retreat
The Daily Mail reports General Hodoglio massing troops to encircle the Tembien while aiming to cut supply lines to Ras Kiassa’s battered forces pushing west through the Gabeh Valley. Observation highlights air power’s role in disrupting Abyssinian concentrations as Italian advances pressure Abyssinian morale amid retreating fronts.
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French Loan of Forty Million in London
Reported tonight that the French Government arranged with a consortium of British bankers for a 40,000,000 loan for nine months at 3 percent interest. The Bank of England and the French authorities move to limit any impact on foreign exchange. The lenders are led by the Lagarte brothers. France seeks to borrow £83,000,000 between now and June 1, arguing London terms are cheaper than borrowing at home.
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Australia wins fourth test by innings and 184 runs
Australia defeated South Africa by an innings and 184 runs in the fourth test, compiling 430 in their first innings. OBrien and OReilly starred with patient innings, McCormick took seven for 40, and the match wrapped up with South Africa all out for 246. The report veers into unrelated World War II era notes about Abyssinia and Italy.
Supreme Court Verdict Aids Broadcasters in Three Year Plan
Court documents reveal a complex dispute over a three year program involving Radio Income 412,000 and a challenge to a Tennessee Valley Authority related sale. The Roosevelt era administration and figures like Edwards faced legal action as broadcasting interests sought a restraining order on a grant breach while debates over power sales and regulatory limits continued.
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Australia win big as South Africa tumbled in his first innings
Australia dominated with strong bowling led by Grimmett and Davies to dismiss South Africa for 387. In reply Australia struggled early but recovered as Langton and McCabe provided resistance. Final result: Australia won by major margin and 184 runs.
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Italian Victory Minimized in Ethiopian Front News
Impartial witnesses confirm Ballan’s southward progress near Endorta but Ras Seyoum’s forces in Tembien may still lack Italian communications. He works between Adigrat and Makale, trailing Badoglio’s new front as Abyssinian losses are admitted and defenders blamed for crowding during the bombardment.
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Government plans to build power and transport networks saved from disruption
Fragmentary OCR shows a debate over linking government built power and transmission lines to a market. Text hints at costs and potential disruptions that were avoided, mentioning a “Ten aris e under talking” and a figure 677. The readable portion lacks clear names or concrete events.
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Australians Celebrate Test Victory In Johannesburg
In Johannesburg on Monday Australia celebrated a fourth Test win that sealed the series. Players and officials toasted with champagne after the match, praising Grimmett O Reilly Richardson and McCormick for their roles while South Africa captain Wade paid tribute to Australia’s attacking play and sportsmanship.
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Peter Pan May Not Race Again
RVoney reports that Peter Pan may not race again as trainer F McGrath is instructed not to request a complete breakdown. If shown no improvement, the horse will be retired to the stud and given rest in the coming weeks.
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Free Training Poor Response by Unemployed
The Minister for Labour and Industry noted the response to free training offers in technical courses was moderate. He cited few applications for bootmaking, blacksmithing, bricklaying, electrical, plastering, and plumbing, with vacancies remaining unfilled or underfilled at Sydney Technical College.
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Taxation appeal hearing in Australia daggling press reports
Objections to press reports were entered in the High Court of Australia as the taxation appeal proceeded. Counsel argued that newspapers published remarks without related act details denying readers opportunity to assess accuracy. Justice Evatt stated newspapers may report fairly and accurately and proceed with the case, while remarks by Lamb and others were discussed but not grounds to halt proceedings.
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German ban halts Chaplin film in London
A report states the German government banned the film Modern Times in London amid rumors about Chaplin being Jewish or Communist. The piece notes no political motive was stated by Chaplin and mentions reactions and prior copy issues. It also references McCormick and Crarrie Grimmett in cricket commentary, with mentions of early rounds and a victory.
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Damaged Union Castle liner Winchester reaches port
A Union Castle liner named Winchester ran aground near Port and docked at Sout hufipton in the afternoon on its homeward voyage from South Africa with a passenger aboard. Passengers were discharged. The vessel settled in the bows and the extent of damage remains unknown while it dries.
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Vital link in Australian defence plans
The Defence Department plans to develop Darwin as a key military hub with a highly efficient air force squadron patrolling Timor Sea and northern waters. Reconnaissance staff will train to work with the navy, and proposals include a large water conservation scheme to secure fresh water for Darwin.
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Antarctic mapping set to take ten years says Ellsworth
Melbourne report notes Lincoln Ellsworth estimates the work of mapping from air and ground plus scientific investigations in the Antarctic region will take ten years.
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Air Services in Australasia and Defence Policy Debate
Minister Parkhill urged integrated defence and civil aviation policy arguing air services must support empire defence and commercial needs. He praised land planes for reconnaissance, compared international lines, and noted defence budgeting shares by Australia and Japan as context for security.
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Parliaments Express Sorrow Over King's Death
Both Houses of New South Wales legislature carried a motion of profound sorrow on the death of King and pledged allegiance to the throne. Members adjourned to reflect as officials noted the late monarch’s reign and the imperial bond.
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New South Wales
Indias Tour Dilemma Over New Rule Split MCC
In London the Daily Mail reports an MCC dilemma as the Tridias reject a new leg berate rule affecting county cricket. The Indian team faces uncertainty about matches and scheduling for the English tour as the MCC weighs accepting the rule before deciding on future games.
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Low Freights Alarm Shipowners Amid Market Tightness
Freight markets show alarm among shipowners as rates dip to minimal schedules. Analysis cites Alana Rina data and narrow margins, warning of accumulation of unsold tonnage and pressure on owners to cut losses while awaiting demand revival.
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Empire to Mark Johannesburg Centenary Event
A fragmentary report notes Empire plans a centenary celebration in Johannesburg. Details are incomplete but indicate an organized to be at a town event with a focus on marking the milestone.
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