Submarine tonnage dispute heightens German British claims
Germany asserts rights to match Britain's submarine tonnage totaling about 70 000 tons and may add 45 000 tons to reach parity. British officials discuss the move with Berlin while Italy reportedly plans 100 new submarines to total 100 000 tons.
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Germany
Corman
Accordi
Foreign Office
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Rome
Daily Telegraph
Italy
United States
France
Russia
Poland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Britain
Associated
Preus
Serbensan
Franco Advance Slows Up in Spain
The Daily Herald Barcelona correspondent reports Franco’s forces have slowed their impetuous advance though gains are claimed. Loyalists may strike a new history making action as counter attacks south of Lerida face Italian divisions. Borjas Blancas remains a focal point while Loyalist reserves hold strong.
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Franco
Spain
Barcelona
Daily Herald
United Press
Cervera
Lerida
Sarroca
Borjas Blancas
Lower
Segre
Tremp
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Hema
Franca
Sarabia
Adda
Seras
Miaja
Heavy Death Roll in Barcelona Air Raid
Barcelona was bombed three times with 33 killed and 02 wounded. Debris is searched across a wide stretch of the city center as a rebel bomber is shot down in flames. Italians lead Segre River offensive. Britain warns of strained Anglo-Italian ties over Spain. Government forces retreat to prepared positions as fighting intensifies.
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Peascoers
Ciy
Spain
Segre
Associated Press
Luly
Franco
Air Mission To Represent Manufacturers In Australia
London reports the F A F air mission to Australia will include leaders of large manufacturing firms along with government and Royal Air Force representatives. An aircraft designer may join as adviser, with secrecy about invitees. Britain hopes Australia avoids restricting foreign aircraft and notes possible non renewal of existing contracts with British designers.
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F.A.F
Australia
Royal Air Force
Australian Associated Press
The
Munion
Britain
Fishermen's Bend
Victoria
Air Ministry
Ertean
Damel Ni Tientsin Official Report on Chamber Commerce
Sunday report from Wang Chulin of the Damel Ni Tientsin notes an incident in the French sector involving entrance conditions, a doorway and motor care. The Chamber of Commerce records details of the event and actions taken.
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Damel Ni Tientsin
Wang Chulin
Chamber of Commercs
New Order in China debated as Japan offers terms
Washington rejects Japan's bid, tentatively inviting negotiations on foreign rights in China. Business houses accuse Japan of unfair trade practices. Reports from Hong Kong and Tokyo discuss Chiang Kai-shek, Wang Ching-wei, and reactions to Japan's peace terms. Japan investigates deaths and detentions linked to espionage and territorial waters violations.
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United States
Japan
China
London
Hong Kong
Daily Herald
Chiang Kai-shek
Wang Ching-wei
the Times
Huang
Notable New Year Honours List Includes Four Knighthoods
A lengthy Commonwealth New Year Honours list announced at Government House Canberra includes four knighthoods among 35 awards. Recipients cover defence, public service, judiciary, medical and scientific fields, literature, commerce, and social services, with notable honors to Banjo Paterson and Flying Officer Harry Durant for distinguished service. The list also notes KCMG and KBE appointments, with several civilians, military officers, and public servants recognized.
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Government House
Canberra
Hayden Starke
High Court
George Knowles
Reginald Marcus Clark
Sydney
John Ramsay
Launceston
Banjo” Paterson
Outback
Orcer Harry Durant
R.A.A.F
Defence
Mr. Thorby
Melbourne
Albury
New Year's Day Accidents Kill Canberra Youth and Others
Canberra youth Leslie Staples, 18, died after being flung from a motorcycle at Park and Pitt Streets on New Year’s Day. His funeral is set for Tuesday. In New South Wales, Wallace Manwell, 26, died after a horse incident near Barretts Creek. Robert Firth, 23, died in Wollongong after a motorcycle car collision. Elizabeth Davison, 34, died when a car crashed into a telegraph pole at Marrickville. Leslie Thompson, of Lidcombe, was wounded by a gun misfire near Dapto and taken to hospital.
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Central Railway Station
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Pitt Streets
Arthur Staples
Griffith
Narooma
Wallace James Manwell
Barrett's Creek
Grafton
Robert Firth
Fenshurst
Wollongong
Elizabeth Davison
Redfern
George Normand
Clovelly
Marrickville
Marshall Mount
Dapto
Leslie Thompson
Lidcombe
Royal Prince Henry Hospital
Thompson
Submarine Strengths and Accident Touch Off Dangers
Robert Thomas Newtown aged 13 and his brother Reginald aged 9 were shocked after touching a live wire on a Petersham dairy roof. Officials hope for restraint in Germany over rights and escalations as medical teams report severe arm burns and hospital admission.
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Germany
Robert Thomas Newtown
Russia
Robert
Reginald
Petersham
Naval Ship Specs Highlight 10000-Ton Displacement and 8-Inch Guns
The record notes a maximum displacement of 10,000 tons and armament up to 8 inch guns. It outlines design limits and firepower as part of a broader class description.
Tunisian tour canceled as Daladier postpones Paris visit
French premier Daladier cancels his Tunisian tour and delays a Paris visit to January 2 after the Chamber of Deputies failed to pass the Financial Bill. The setback triggers political maneuvering in Tunis and Paris amid economic concerns.
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Paris
M. Daladier
Tunis
Chamber of Deputies
Italy Upset by Chamberlain Rome Visit Mediation Doubt
The Times Rome correspondent says Chamberlain will not mediate in Franco Italian disputes during a Rome visit next month, upending Italian hopes for direct talks with France. The Laval Pact debate and Bonnet's omission raise doubts over Britain’s support and bargaining possibilities.
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Chamberlain
Italy
France
Rome
the Times
Rega
Adda
Laval
Signor
Musigolini
Chamber
Britain
Facta
Chamber of Deputies
M. Bonnet
Four drown at Stradbroke Island New Year party
Four young revelers were swept to sea and drowned at Stradbroke Island after attempting a 120 foot cliff descent at 2 am. The group members Veronica Connelly Jean Saunders Benjamin Harold Bradbury and another unnamed companion were among five who climbed down to inspect a flooded creek, while one member stayed back due to slippery shoes.
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Stradbroke Island
Veronica Connelly
Newmarket
Jean Saunders
Sherwood
Blur Benjamin
Mitchelton
Harold Bradbury
Toombul
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