Military Coup in Tokyo Kills Three Ministers
London reports a dawn coup in Tokio by 3000 soldiers of the First Division seizing government offices. Admiral Okada Baron Saito and Finance Minister Takahashi killed. Interior Minister Myoto believed captured. Martial law proclaimed, stock exchanges closed, and fears of wider war with Russia.
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Baron Saito
Finance
Mr. Takahashi
Interior
Myoto
Tokio
Osaka
London
Okada
Saito
Takahashi
Manchuria
Ministry For the Interior and Police
Gamal
Im- Peri Guard
MA. Takahashi
Japan
Coup etat in Tokyo feared after soldiers' action
Tokyo reports a coup led by First Division soldiers resulting in the deaths of Baron Gaito Admiral Okada and Mr. Takahashi. A state of alarm is said to be in effect with markets closed and foreign nationals detained while the Bank of Japan suspends business. The army aims to place power under military control, increasing fears of a dictatorship.
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Nanking
London
Tokio
Baron Gaito
Okada
Mr. Takahashi
Bank of Japan
Expert Advice on Proposals for Empire Migration
A new Overseas Settlement Board committee was announced in London to advise on specific migration proposals within the Empire. The three officials and five unofficial members, chaired by Mr Douglas Hacking, will coordinate with government and voluntary bodies on administration and cooperation for settlement schemes. The board will later advise the Dominions Secretary on plans and protocols for empire migration and related settlement matters.
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London
House of Gommona
Dominions
Douglas Hacking
Eric Machtg
Dominions Office
Alexander Waterfield
Treasury
Hacking
Profssor W. G
Adams
Agricultural Authority
Weathon
George Shipton
General Council
Australia and Britain to press air mail talks in London
Australian leaders plan further negotiation on air mail proposals with Great Britain as Menzies and Page arrive in London. Prime Minister Lyons says Australia has not rejected the British ideas, has sent modified proposals, and is seeking New Zealand views while awaiting a clarified Australian stance to inform further talks.
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Australia
Great Britain
FR. G. Menzies
Earle Page
London
Mr. Lyons
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Menzies
Page
Italian Threat to Naval Powers
London reports Italy will not sign until British concentration in the Mediterranean is lifted. The stance follows Italy's demand linked to qualitative imitation terms.
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London
Italy
Mediterranean
Attack on Judge Sydney Sparks Assembly Storm
In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Weaver condemned Judge Curlewis for alleged bullying and discourtesy to witnesses and counsel. The Speaker blocked the question as a reflection on a judge, while Mr. Martin said judges are not sacrosanct and noted complaints can be directed to the Attorney General's office.
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Sydney
Legislative Assembly
Weaver
Curlewis
Martin
Atchen
Eens Inventi
Regu
Empire Board Debate Echoes Imperial Emigration Views
In the House of Commons Mr Malcolm MacDonald notes many members have empire experience. The press largely supports creating the board with The Times noting a rep of a great imperial industry. The Daily Telegraph says emigration should no longer be haphazard.
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House of Commona
Malcolm MacDonald
Preas
the Times
The
Daily Telegraph
Wna
German Trade Purchases of Wool in Berlin
Berlin reports that after the Reichsbank rejected private barter with Australian wool a new agreement is planned. German Consul-General Dr Fr Asmis will negotiate in Sydney in March to abolish private barter and open a foreign account, easing imports while prohibiting premiums for German goods purchases.
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Berlin
Reichsbank
FR. Asmis
Sydney
Abyssinians Advance Toward Eritrean Border
The Times reports from Addis Ababa that Abyssinian troops near Takazze moved rapidly northward and captured the Italian fort Emne hajer on the Setit boundary. They drove out its garrison, burned a munition dump, and the action may be linked to Rasimru and Damaguelila raids.
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London
the Times
Eritrea
Addia Ababa
Dedjazmatch
Ayelu
Rasimru
Damaguelila
Adowa
Australian high commissioner Sir Granville Ryrie hospitalised after collapse
Sir Granville Ryrie former High Commissioner for Australia in London was admitted in a serious condition following a sudden collapse at the Union Club earlier in the morning.
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Sydney
Australia
London
Granville Ryrie
Union Club
Far East Diplomats Meet in Tokio to Harmonize Interests
Diplomats from London Germany and China join Japanese representatives in Tokyo for a Foreign Office conference. The Asahi Shimbun reports talks aim to align British and Japanese interests in China and expand Japanese goods access to Britain Dominions and colonies. The government hopes Britain's concern for China will boost British Empire trade.
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Tokio
Foreign Office
London
Germany
China
Asahi Shimbun
Britain
Ti In
New Methodist President E F Caplin Thomas Elected
At the annual Methodist conference Rev EF Caplin Thomas was elected president for 1038. The retiring secretary, Thomas has long been stationed in various roles within the church.
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Sydney
EF. Caplin Thomas
Thomas
Waverley Parish Appointed Under Church Association
A fragment notes several country centers under the church association and states that the person is presently in charge of the Waverley parish.
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Church
Waverley
Fires threaten Geelong Melbourne area as bush blazes roar
Fires burn across Victoria with multiple outbreaks near Geelong and Melbourne. Erna Neerim Dandenong Ranges Narnarggon Crib Point St Josephs School are reported at risk as residents move furniture while fires spread toward Cobden and the Flinders naval depot.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Erna
Neerim
Dandenong Ranges
Narnarggon
Gippsland
Crib Point
Flinders Naval Depot
St. Joseph's School
Cobden
King's Funeral Costs Admission of £25 000 Reported
London editorials detail the late George's funeral costs totaling about £25,000. Items include allowances for rents and mourning, car hire, and railway expenses, with substantial sums for naval and military officers travel and Westminster procession costs.
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London
George
Westminster
St. George's
Zane Grey Farewell Camp Named at Moruya
A garlanded send off for author Zane Grey at Moruya marks his departure from Barmagull to Bateman's Bay. The event established Grey's Camp as a named site for visiting campers. A farewell speech urged happiness and mutual satisfaction with the visit.
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Zane Grey
Moruya
Bydney
Aste
Barmagull Night
Bateman‘’s Bay
Bermagul
Grey's
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