Brisbane Singapore air service to run twice weekly
The Australian Government approved duplicating the Brisbane to Singapore overseas air mail service and related internal links to handle surging mail volume. Prime Minister Lyons said the twice weekly service will cost within the original once weekly estimate, benefiting passengers and freight traffic and linking Perth Daly Waters and Charleville Cootamundra routes. London reports note Cabinet talks as a sign of possible compromise on broader British demands.
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Singapore
Lyona
Mr. Lyons
Great Britain
Europe
Aly Linney
Perth-Daly Waters
McRobertson Miller Co
Charleville-Cootamundra
Butler Company
New Zealand
Defence
Commonwealth
Lyons
Australia
London
Earle Page
Menzies
England
Dominions
Tokyo in snow as rebels surrender negotiations begin
Tokyo remains tense as government and military patriots negotiate a surrender after five statesmen were killed. The imperial palace houses the temporary cabinet amid guard shifts and a martial law decree with censorship tightens reporting while stocks stay closed and banks reopen.
Japan rocked by military revolt and assassinations in Tokyo
A dawn uprising by young officers in Tokyo killed Premier Okada and two other top statesmen, wounded several officials, and sparked martial law. The mutineers seized strategic points, fired on government offices, and declared a purge of bureaucrats and influence in Manchuria. Loyal Marines held the Navy ministry as fleets head to Osaka and Tokyo.
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Japan
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Consternation abroad as Japan rouses war fears in Far East
London reports Japan rising fears grip Japanese community as speculation grows on Japan’s next moves in North China. Chinese banking jitters rise with new ambassador Arita amid fears of militarism and possible repercussions with Russia. Geneva circles foresee trouble and possible Russo-Japanese collision. Italy and France movements rear up over tensions and recent killings.
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Arita
Russia
Geneva
Far East
League
Germany
Italy
France
Rome
Japan
Resignation of Sir Frederick Stewart as Employment Under-Secretary
The resignation of Sir Frederick Stewart from his role as Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Employment was announced by Prime Minister J A Lyons. No successor will be appointed. the work will be handled by Acting Minister for Commerce Thorby. Lyons expressed regret and praised Stewart for his loyal cooperation and devotion.
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Frederick Stewart
House of Representatives
J. A. Lyons
Thorby
Lyons
Sir Frederick
Universities Franchise To Stay In Britain Debated
The House of Commons rejected a private member motion to abolish a university franchise by 227 votes to 130. The debate drew attention after the Scottish Universities election of Mr. Ramay MacDonald and featured Labour speakers condemning the representation as an anomaly. Lord Hugh Cecil argued universities supplied valuable men unlikely to be returned in ordinary constituencies.
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London
House of Commons
Rameaay MacDonald
Hugh Cecil
Less likely to ratify the Franco Soviet Pact discussed
The piece argues non ratification of the Franco Soviet Pact would improve Franco Italian relations and affect regional diplomacy. The text presents a viewpoint on alliance dynamics without detailing events or dates.
Message of Sympathy From Prime Minister Lyons
The Prime Minister announced that the Commonwealth Government sent a message of sympathy to Japan as Acting Premier Myoto, Interior Minister, survived his colleagues fate.
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Mr. Lyons
Commonwealth
Japan
M. Myoto
Interior
Italy weighs Mediterranean role amid Franco-Italian tensions
Rome reports the treasury bill issue to the public as Rome and Paris face warnings about Italy scrutinizing the Mediterranean stance. France is warned that its attitude endangers the Franco-Italian accord and hints of Italy withdrawing from the League recur.
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Rome
Britain
Italy
Mediterranean
France
Bank to issue Treasury Bills to the public
Sydney. Sir Claude Beaneman of the Bank Board announced the bank will issue Treasury Bills to the public. The first issue will be 1 100 000 at 19 percent per annum with rediscount rights at the rate current. The bank reserves the right to allot applications proportionately.
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Sydney
Claude Bea Ene
Seers Bank Board
Treasury
Cabinet to form sub committee on oil supplies in Australia
Prime Minister Lyons announced a cabinet plan to appoint a sub-committee to study oil supplies and general development in Australia. Members include Parkhill Paterson McLachlan and Casey with work expected after March 9 sitting.
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Mr. Lyons
Defence
Parkhill
Interior
Mr. Paterson
Senator McLachlan
Casey
Cabnet
Maid
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