Matsui to be recalled as Hata to take key post in Shanghai
Reports say General Matsui will be recalled to Tokyo, to be replaced by Inspector-Gen Hata a diplomat with better foreign ties. The move places a new Japanese official in Shanghai while American forces retreat to peacetime presence. Two Chinese pirates were killed and five wounded in an attempted theft from an American warehouse at Wyangtsetoo, as police forces led by a British sergeant and aided by Japanese marines fought pirates. one junk escaped.
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Matsui
Tokyo
Hata
Sinjiang
Yellow River
Wyangtsetoo
Chinese Plan Big Drive in Hankow Armies Advance
London reports Japan intends a major offensive in Hankow as Chinese forces retreat to mountains. The Times notes Japan’s campaign strains national finances and expects continued pressure, with Chinese divisions to strengthen defenses in Yunnan and surrounding regions.
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London
Japan
Tide of Peace Debate in Lords Signals War Plans
Lord Halifax urged greater progress toward peace in a Lords debate on foreign affairs. He dismissed bloc worries and urged goodwill to restore Rome-Berlin ties, warning against catastrophic misreadings of the crisis while noting the government’s rebuff to isolationist blocs.
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Montiave
Lord Halifax
Council
House of Lords
Bao Lationiatz
Roosevelt's secret talks on debt settlement report
The New York Times reports Roosevelt held secret discussions with Secretary Hull and Secretary Morgenthau about currency adjustments and a settlement plan for outstanding debts. The proposal aims to adjust interest and ten payment totals, currently around 400 million, with a tentative chilly reception from the President.
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Hington
Roenevelt
Variation Sought to Allow Youth Apprenticeships in Mets Trades Award
Sydney court action seeks to vary the Mets Trades Award to permit engagement of youths and young men at any age for apprenticeship schemes. Judge Beeby adjourned the application for four weeks as counsel discuss details with Mr O Toole. Officials said the four year plan would phase in apprentices, with staged hours and employer funding, aiming to place many youths into skilled trades in New South Wales.
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Mets
New
Dover ‘Wales
Beeby
Federal Arbitration Court
Micks
Migs
Dunningham
Rodney Island Tragedy Victims Identified and Recovered
In Sydney nine bodies were recovered from the Rodney Harbour with more identified at the City Morgue amid moving scenes. Victims include Violet Larsen and Betty Rasoumen, among others, as hospital patients slowly recover. The Lord Mayor’s Fund for Rodney and Bondi relief has surpassed seven hundred in donations.
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Richard Waring
Sydney
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Waring
Merodrome
Melbourne
Walth Cookson
Allen
Violet Larsen
Mort Street
Balmain
Dubie Rasmus
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Sama Aditean
Lora Giles
Australia Street
Newtown
Iato
Mira
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Park Road
Centennial Park
Mies Florence May Beott
Momwond Stet
Annne Neil
Chapel Street
Florence ‘Allen
Abercrombie Brrest
City
Mre
Henry Rave
Lord Mayor's Fund
Girl Flyer’s Luck After Jungle Crash Near Madang
Miss Barbara Watchers, the rescued flyer who crash landed in heavy grass near Ube Jungle, told rescuers she was aided by natives after spending Tuesday night in a village. Pilot Tod, seeking an overdue machine, spotted her and arranged recovery plans. the craft capsized during takeoff, breaking the propeller, and a replacement propeller will be flown in to lift her out.
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Barbara Watchers
Ube
Madang
Tod
Machlee
Misa Hitchet
Waserodrome
Wey
France Acknowledges British Communique On German Threat
Paris reports in varied circles that France now recognizes the German menace and the need for decisive action. The Petit Parisien notes Prince indulges danger across Central Europe and the shift toward a firmer stance. Britain’s position and Mussolini’s potential Austria move draw April commentators toward a stronger Mediterranean policy.
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Petit Parisien
Feringa
French Defence Two 35,000-ton Ships Air Force Expansion
Paris reports the Minister for Marine announced government plans to lay down two battleships of 38,080 tons without delay. The air ministry reveals the Chamber of Deputies is being asked for substantial credit to finance new aircraft programs.
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Paris
Atr Aainiatry
Chamber of Deputies
Boycott Movement Mentioned Amid Foreign Goods Exclusion
A chaotic Tokyo dispatch notes a boycott against non Japanese goods as occupation policies tighten. Peiping announces limits on foreign imports including feces den be supplies, signaling broader economic restriction measures.
Lindrum Leads With 6000 Vote Edge One Day Remains
Lindrum holds a 6000 vote lead with a day left as Morcow and Dresding report chaotic scenes. The article details marooned Lindrum supporters, last minute mobilization, and tentative figures showing Lindrum at 11738 to 600 for rival McConachie, amid a tense political scramble.
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Dresding
Fermalt
Youdey
Elven
Bydney
Jie
Lindrim
McConachle Walt
Royal Tombs Exhumation Reported at Westminster Abbey
The Daily Mail notes a secret exhumation in Westminster Abbey near the north wall of the El Baptistery Chapel. Claimed remains include grandchildren of Edward I, Mary Bohur and Richard Rohan, with historic doubt over their burial location.
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London
Edward 1
Mary Bohur
Richard Rohan
Daily Mail
Settlement of European Crisis Now Assured 5
Reports from Berlin indicate Hitler accepted further concessions in the Austrian matter. Austria shows resistance to nullification of independence as strikes and protests emerge. British Foreign Secretary Biden signals a possible statement on Austria, while talks with Hitler and Himmler continue. Diplomatic observers cite potential German Austrian pact and possible Russian and French involvement. The press notes Polish and Czech responses vary, with some urging plebiscite on joining Germany.
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London
Berlin
Hitler
Dr. Inquart
Austria
Britain Rejects Initiative Amid Berlin Talks
The London reports indicate Prime Minister and Cabinet ministers told Parliament Britain would not take the initiative in seeking a settlement with Germany. The British Ambassador in Berlin was instructed to convey Britain’s interests to the German government while Eden consulted with France.
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London
Vienne
Berlin
Soviet Purge Targets Foreign Agents In Moscow
A purge in Moscow targets Bovier eltixens working for foreign onpaninations. Among the arrested are Romen Blak tied to a United Bates Embassy post and G al lator for the Daniah legation. Bish, aged 00, born in Leningrad, studied at Oxford, became a British subject, then returned to Russia after the revolution.
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Bovier Eltixens
Forein
Romen Blak
Bates
G Allator
Daniah Legation
Bish
Leningrad
England
Ghild
Oxford
Russa
Djeanpenrea
Will Go Mad Aydeny Full Court Appeal Heard
At the Full Court today Adbert Westerman aged 42 appealed against a sentence for assaulting a girl aged 14. He spoke tearfully asking for leniency and cried that he could not stand it and would go mad if returned, insisting his experience has not been just.
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Aydney
Kownel
Adbert Westerman
Westerman
Allen Uncertain of Captaincy In London City
Pridey report: Allen says he will not decide on captaincy until business prospects for the summer are clear. He comments on future plans amid ongoing speculation about leadership.
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London
Allen
Lord Nuffield Shouts for Crew at Sydney Visit
After a quick trip to New Zealand, Lord Nuffield returned to Sydney today. Before he was with the Awates he shouted drink for every crew member.
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Rydney
New Zealand
Lord Numeld
Sydmey
King Praises Fitness Work at Royal Reception
The king extols the fitness council's work for youths and adults, urging duty to self and nation. He says improving fitness will bring happiness and joy in work and play, noting the value of exercise for all ages.
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London
Thuradey
Ieconal Fitness Council
Austrian unrest grows as Hitler mocks resistance
Reported statements from a Workers' Unions leader warn Austria is vulnerable while Hitler seeks to destabilize from within. Supporters of Dr. Schuschnigg defend sovereignty, criticizing Britain and France for contrasting Germany's aims. The article notes German pressure on Austria and mentions a legal case surrounding a road accident with local figures including Dr. Taquart and Herr Himmley, amid Austrian resistance leaders and police cooperation talks.
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Qaid
Austria
Hitler
U9 Agbt
Dr. Schuschnigg
Britain
France
Germany
Isa Ta
CaMves Ny
Dr. Taquart
Vekciot
Herr Himmley
David
Jawott
Perramatts
Biasett
Coggins Ply., Ltd
Australian bowler denies England tour overtures
The South Australian bowler Carrie Getmamert denied a tabulated claim that a Lancashire League club offered him a chance to play cricket in England. He said he had been approached before but was not interested as Wis Ollieson from the Australian side had not extended any formal invitation.
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Yonet
Carrie Getmamert
England
Wis Ollieson
State Parliament Prorogued Amid Unclear Deadline
A garbled antiquated note reports state parliament prorogation with a proposed end date unclear. The fragment mentions a postponement to Friday March 7 and references Germany and a four year term, though many words are unreadable.
Nazi Attempt to Wreck Meeting Reported in Prague
A fragmentary report describes a Nazi attempt to disrupt a Racist Democrats meeting in Carlsbad Creoho Blovalia. The text mentions a leader of the Wms and an event scheduled for Friday but lacks full details and clear names or dates.
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Carlsbad
Creoho-Blovalia
Wms
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