War drains Italian purse as Abyssinian war drags on
Rome reports the 1934 35 budget deficit at £33000000 while military needs cost £300000 to £400000 daily. Major General Temperley of the Daily Telegraph says Italy is on the defensive after repeated Abyssinian attacks with casualties and a loosening of the right flank. A Signor Mus Sime article notes renewed tension as Abyssinia’s border stances shift. Innsbruck notes 700 1050 Italian conscripts deserted across the Austrian border at war outbreak.
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Rome
Bam Aftien
Temperley
Daily Telegraph
Laly
Innsbruck
Germany
Government to search by air for missing ship
The Commonwealth Government plans an aerial search after the vessel Paringa, bound from Adelaide to Westernport, was battered by storms near Ninety Mile Beach. Severe seas reportedly ruptured plates, causing water ingress and potential sinking, while other ships near Lakes Entrance prepared to assist.
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Hochol
Vinceas
Lakes
Adelaide
Westernport
Ninety Mile
Strike Continues at Seamen Firm Led by Johnson
Unclear OCR notes describe an uncompromising strike stance led by Mr. Johnson with Bernat Genus and Mr. J. Kee man involvement, aiming to press for a settlement on New Zealand articles. Delegates from ships urged the union to fill vacancies, while leaders warned against concessions amid ongoing negotiations.
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J. Keeman
New Zealand
Fogs Snow and Gales Hamper Aboard the Earp
Fog and snow squalls wrap the Earp as Wyatt Earp lingers for three days with only brief clear spells. Sea conditions disable Texaco 20 seaplane and hinder northerly wind. No full passage possible amid dense fog.
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the Earp
American
Alliance
Charcot
Wyatt Earp
French press reports on Laval sequel bet and attack on Monday
The fragmentary note describes a French event linked to Laval and a bet on Saturday Monday. It mentions M. Reyneud and possible tensions or a crisis, with cryptic references to attack and yields in the sequence. Further readable details are not provided.
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Laval
Paul Reyneud
Mmm
Third Test fears for safety of missionaries in Cape Town
Report from Cape Town notes threats to missionaries as cricketers prepare for the third Test against Australia. Nourse’s fitness questioned by doctors while others doubt Whetwood-Smith will play. Crowds are small and criticism is levelled at attendance.
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Cape Town
Australia
South Africa
Nourse
Rigsten
Whetwood-Smith
Calcutta
Autralle
Pen Iin
Cirwat
Pacific Coast Shipping Chaos Sparked by Unions
Washington dispatch reports growing turmoil in Pacific coastal shipping as radical unionists led by Harry Bridges threaten a general strike over cargoes loaded by non union workers. The Shippers Association vows to respond, with labor authorities asked to intervene as lumber, protection, and maritime forces feel the pressure of spreading unrest.
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New York
Washington
Timon
Tha West Court Shipping
Radical Unioninls
Harry Bridges
Shippers Association
Federal
Department of Labour
Bniah
Longo Protec
Humber
Ite
Cite Lumber Geet
Appare
Movamnat
Te Bamber
Slum Areas Indian Reception Survey In New South Wales
A 15 member committee appointed by the Minister for Social Services will conduct a statistical survey of housing in New South Wales. The study aims to assess overcrowding and unsatisfactory conditions and to frame recommendations for government action to address slum areas.
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Ind
Bengal
Sydney
Hawkins
Ale
Perry's Treatment Plans For London Journey
Fred Perry will travel overland from Marvels to London under the care of a surgeon who previously treated him. The arrangement involves the A.C.T.U in matters related to the strike and the journey to the capital.
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London
Fred Perry
Marvailes
Oeete
S Wurgeon
Victoria Seamen Strike Spread Across Regions
A mass seamen meeting supported continuing the strike and pushing for broader union action. They backed removing General Secretary Jacob Johnson and sought ACITU aid to organize a general strike. Meetings in Sydney Brisbane Fremantle voiced continued disruption and potential recognition moves.
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Melbourne
Sclion
Sydney
Jacob Johnson
Acit.u
New Year Honours List Comprises Commonwealth Names
The Governor General has advised that King George VI has conferred honours on a range of Commonwealth figures. Included are Sir Charles Wellington Connibere, Dr Edward Sheldon Cunningham MA, Archibald Duncan, Lachlan Mitchell, and Commander Thomas Waites in various orders. Notables include Emily Agnes Abel, Louise Hubbard, Charlotte Leal, Ellen Kinghington, and Professor Richard Charles Mills of Sydney University, with others connected to military and public service.
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Emily Agnes Abel
Alfred John Chambers
Charles
Hall
Ine Ellio’ Louise Hubbard
Arthur Francia Bargett
Haughton Gomerville
Alfred Edward James
Mag
Ellen Kinghington
Charlotte Mary Clarina Leal
Millie Thomas
Mab
Charlotte Wills
Richard Charles Mills
Sydney University
Thomas Waites
Stephen
G. Green
W. Arundel Omchard
State Conservatorium
Muslc
Police Medal Honors and Gallantry Awards Listed
A ceremonial notice names recipients including Percy Muir McFarlani Patrick Lynch Leonard Murray and Pol ey of the Royal Navy. It also cites King s Police Medal for Gallantry awarded to Constable John Tucker Arthurson after a January 5 1935 arrest attempt at Bargo with injuries sustained during the struggle. Elizabeth Adams William Agl Huged Samuel Henry Richardson are listed among officers and officials receiving honors.
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LR. Kirk
Orcil DE T
Legacy Club
Ydney
E. J. Bherwood
Boona
Francis James Stephenson
State Council
Asalla
Frederick A. Thorpe
Central District Ambulance Service
King's Police Medal
John ‘Tucker Arthurson
Arthurson
Bargo
New Year Honour List Names Two New Knights NSW
The New Year Honour List for South Wales announced by Sir Harry Budge includes two new knights. Frederick Jordan is named Chief Justice of New South Wales and Arthur King Trethowen is listed as CMG and head of the Country Party, with various honors noted alongside.
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Sydney
South Wales
Harry ‘Budge
Frederick Jordan
New South Wales
Fiir Arthur King Trethowsn
ALC
Country Party
New Year Messages From Australia Leader Voices Hope
The Governor General and Prime Minister Lyons broadcast New Year greetings to Australia. The Governor General urged national unity, prosperity, and courage to overcome trials, praising progress toward equality and a brighter future. The message emphasized collective effort, loyalty, and a call to wake and win in the coming year.
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Bydney
Tomeday
Air Sane Nnance
Lyons
W. J. Glaary
Slanager
Charles Moves
Inm
Ineac Issace
Ausatia
Prime Minister's New Year Message to Australia
The Prime Minister delivers a New Year message to Australians praising resilience and unity. He expresses admiration for the nation's handling of hardship, urging continued steadfastness and national spirit in the coming year.
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Australia
Victorian list with racing names and street surgeon
A fragment lists participants including Hugh Borchmand 4H and Tau Gosise street surgeon with references to Edward Allam Courgllon Sldoraldd and Sermo Mae af Sie, indicating a local event or notice with names and affiliations.
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Hugh Borchmand
Edward Allam Courgllon Sldorald, Sermo Mae Af Sie
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Signer Mus Sime
Italy
Commonwealth
Cayo Es Wilson
Loita
MR. Johnson
Suas Saad
Tye
Brebateresee
Tardieu Resigh
M. Reymoud
the Critielam
Fleetwood-Smith
Addis Ababa
Mien Mny
Pacific Coast
America
N.S.W
Perry
The
A.C.T.U
Victoria
Jeamen
Brisbane
Mi & mi
Johnson
Fremantle
Dis Pein
Seamen's Union
Hin Ma
Charles Wellington Connibere
Knights Bachelor
Walter Randolph
Edward Sheldon Cunningham
Archibald Duncan
Lachlan
Tetegra
Plat
Royal Australian Navy
Oppicer
Richard Ian
Inetrus
O.B.E
M.G
Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Aint George
Robert Bond Wegley K
Comas
Most Excellent
M.be
Hobart
Percy Muir McFarlani
Order of the Britahn Sanpire
Patrick Joseph Lynch
Huegat Leonard Murray
Omoer
Award Poley
Royal Auentan Navy
Ma Ane
Elizabeth Adams
William Agl
Mt Arle
Ramuel Hennry Richardson
Olicara
Ube
Clyd Divielee
Mom Excalie Order
Ns.w
Kc.m.g
Arthur Finq
Mowan
CMG
Jon Sfenck
Grand Avenue of
Tina
Fortuna
Trisia
Antes
Perth
Auatralis
Mr. Cleary
Uae
Garmen Ok
Gia
Brostlesst
Ibyons
Cbe
China
Japan
Russo-Uraguyan
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