Mussolini Backs France on Germany and League Reform
Rome dispatch reports Mussolini aligning with France on German policy and league reforms. Influential circles anticipate more talks with Sir John Simon as France proposes changes to the Covenant and voting rules, urging revisions to ensure equal power for small and large states.
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London
Rome
Daily Telegraph
Mussolini
Sir John Simon
Japen
Germany
Berlin
Muna
Council
Indian Murders Revolt Plot Trial at Midnapore Court
Proceedings recount a 1928 conspiracy to incite hatred of English rule and gain independence by violence. District Magistrate Burge, notable for his role, faced threats and guards after testifying in the May 1082 camp, as peasant tax protests erupted amid a broader sedition case.
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Rej. Burge
Midnapore
Burge
Anand ‘Pridie
Tm Novander
Gandhi
Butse
Ube
P Burge
Gemes
Tod
Ferrolvere
Meat Imports British Request for herd Reduction
London dispatch reports Australian plant authorities plan a reduction in meat exports to share the burden with Australia New Zealand Canada Italy and others. The move aims to stabilize prices and compensate shippers amid rising costs and market pressures.
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London
Britain
Austin
New Zealand
Canada
Italy
Peace Overtures and Saar Question Settlement
Berlin dispatch reports Baron von Papen endorsing Hitler’s peace overture to France but insisting the Saar question must be resolved. He characterizes the Saar issue as a remnant of imperialistic policy tied to past treaties and says a firm farewell to such policy is needed for any genuine peace.
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Berlin
Baron von Papen
France
Hitler
Saar
Hitler's New Year Manifesto Declares Victory for Germany
Berlin reports Hitler's New Year address in which he vows National Socialism's triumph, claims Marxism is wiped out and class warfare ended, and credits the organized storm troops for uniting Germany and preventing Red Terror defeat. The long lyric statement frames surrender as worse than destruction.
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Berlin
Herr Hitler
Dickens Papers Sealed Box May Be Opened
The death of Sir Henry Dickens DAB frees the British Museum authorities to open the sealed box of lattice and manifort by Dickens. These items will be accessible to researchers at the Museum, the site Dickens wrote about for his children, amid a discussion on beef price trends.
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London
Henry Dickens
Lattore and
Manifort
Dickens
Chiat
Chilled Beef Trade Opens Big International Link
A fragmented report from Melbourne notes a new chilled beef shipment opening trade channels with Kamerun. The item mentions Melbourne authorities and possible market aims, with later references to London traffic and export expectations.
Irish tribunal power challenged by O Duffy
In Dublin at the military tribunal opening General O Duffy was attended by Commander Cronith. His counsel argued their presence did not imply submission to the tribunal. O Duffy is charged with inciting others to murder Mr de Valera. Patrick Lynch for the prosecution urged the tribunal could proceed despite yesterday's High Court murder, noting the chaotic mood but seeking timely action.
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Dublin
General O'Duffy
Cronith
O'Duffy
de Valera
Patrick Lynch
High Court
Honours list storms Canada state funeral in Melbourne
The Canadian New Year honours list approved by the King, recommended by Premier Gordon Bennett, challenges the 1919 House of Commons principle. Sir Robert Gibson, Commonwealth Bank chair, received a state funeral in Melbourne with a large crowd attending the service at Box Hill Cemetery conducted by Rev. John McKensie.
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Ottawa
Gordon Bennett
House of Commons
Wainenday
Robert Gibson
Commonwealth Bank Board
Flinders Street
Box Hill Cemetery
John McKensie
Presbyterian Church of
Vice
Ife
Bank Board Vacancy Sparks Political Barbs in Melbourne
In Melbourne on Wednesday, amid a brief retirement, leaders attacked the opposition leader and economist as Parliament debates a Commonwealth Bank appointment. Names of Sir Mark Rhiedon and Hieratony Greene were mentioned alongside others under consideration, with restoration of titles pending and further notices expected.
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Melbourne
Shaprea
Gibiln
Atldent
Mackensie-King
Lay
Commonwealth Bank
Canada
Mark Rheidon
Hieratony Greene
War Museum Tender Bids Received Ahead of January 25 Deadline
Tenders for the erection of the National War Museum at Ainslie close January 25. The Interior Department official Mr Perkins said ten tenders had been received from builders in various states, including one from Cauberts, with Cabinet to decide at its next Melbourne meeting on January 29. Construction to start as soon as a tender is accepted and notified.
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National War Museum
Ainslie
Department of
The
Intarior
Mr. Perkins
Cauberts
Cabinet
Melbourne
Funeral of Romanian Premier Duca Passes Under Tight Guard
At Sinaia and Bucharest crowds watched a two hour funeral for Premier Duca amid extraordinary precautions. Iron Guard threats and death letters targeted leaders including Titulescu. King Carol did not attend. bodyguards surrounded dignitaries as troops manned icebound streets and wreaths were laid by Nicholas, king’s brother.
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Bucharest
Tuseday
Wnasian
Duca
Sinaia
M. Angeles
Duci
Iron Guard
Hich
Buea
Tron Guard
Carn
Carol
Nicholas
Tilu
M. Titelescu
Rumania
M. Titulescu
Switzerlach
Ulett Larma
Melbourne birthday cake signals centenary rations plan
Fragmentary OCR shows references to a large birthday cake for Melbourne tied to a centenary ration program. Mentions Nedir Shah, Amanullah, and anger toward Khaliq. No clear dates or full names confirmed. The piece hints at calls for nationwide activity and political retaliation with unspecified funds and honours.
Cabinet Expected to Transfer Federal Staff to Canberra
Cabinet has not yet decided on moving Melbourne federal staff to Canberra. Minister Perkins said a transfer may occur before year end with about 13 departments awaiting relocation, including the Defense Department housing plan to build about 80 houses for transferred married staff.
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Melbourne
Canberra
Department of June Interior
Perkina
Sithoug
Udr Perkins
Trans
Defense Department
West
Fukien Crisis Drives Foreign Residents From Fukien
Following aerial bombardment and a government demand for withdrawal of all foreigners from Fukien, British and American residents have evacuated to nearby Nantong. Japan says evacuation of its nationals is impossible, as fears mount over large scale bombings and potential loss of foreign life and property.
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Shanghai
Fukien
Nantes
Miele
New Zealand Mr F H Stewart May Visit
A brief item notes that Mr F H Stewart may visit in place of Mr Lyons with Sydney handling arrangements. The text shows garbled OCR but indicates a potential substitution and scheduling in Australia and New Zealand context.
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F. H. Stewart
MR. Lyons
Shortage of Railway Engines in Russia Reported
Moscow dispatch reports a critical shortage of railway engines affecting transport in Russia. Officials cite aging rolling stock and demand spikes as key factors. Rail operations face delays, with state plans to boost locomotive production and imports under review.
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Russia
King Carol’s Alarm In Mysterious Night Scene
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a scene with Queen or King Carol alarmed and a party at Beprent involving a mistress. Text is garbled and lacks clear actions or dates, leaving only hints of a public or royal disturbance and unnamed characters.
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Patety
Suez Canal Traffic Recovering Reported
Teakling dispatch notes traffic through the Suez Canal is gradually returning to normal after disruptions. Officials report improved transit flow and fewer vessel delays as regional conditions stabilize.
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Suez Canal
Wagga Murder Mystery Identifies Victim in NSW Police Case
NSW police identify the Wagga murder victim as a man connected to Riverina activity in 1082. Detectives appeal for information on his movements, habits, and associates as fingerprint work and cross-state collaboration are credited. The case parallels a past Riverina discovery, with authorities seeking any tips on the victim’s identity and history.
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Sydney
C.I.B
Bidgee River
Wagga
Percy Ath
Carlton
McRas
Melbourne
New South Wales
Australia
Riverina
Tina
Jaent
Police
C.lb
Tha Fund
Childs
Abearing Ebeds
Riverine
Young
Aaid
Caroll’s Bush
Ceamnock
Ie Mi
Bydney
Murphy, Ly
Andrew Jonea
Central Bank Plan to Replace Federal Reserve
A newspaper piece reports a campaign for a central bank to supersede the Federal Reserve System with 12 regional banks. Proponents argue government control of gold value and credit machinery would aid the whole nation, while critics warn of government dominance over the dollar and overall credit volume.
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New York
David Tern
Evening Post
Federal Reserve System
Selina
Washi Post
Wedaral Reserve
Detectives vanish on secret trip from Wagga
In Wagga on Wednesday detectives Sergt. Mefus and Tete liye Croable left for an unknown destination after a week of investigating the Musrumbidgee muntar case. They revisited the body site but found nothing helpful.
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Wagga
Deletiye Sergt. Mefus and
Teteliye Croable
Gwen
English Drought Pressures Rivers and Rural Areas
English drought leaves rivers at low levels disrupting daily life and farm duties. The article notes reduced rainfall across counties and rural districts, with widespread water shortages affecting households, tanks, and local services as communities struggle to adapt and plan for future dry spells.
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von Papen
Kamerun
Irish Tribunal
Storm
Bank Board
Calcutta
Nadir Shah
Kabul
Khali
Ghulam Biddiq
Ghulam Nabi Khem
Ghulamjilant Kham
Ghulam Pias
Reser Meas
Berui
Amuurilah
Khang
Romania
Nedir Shah
Amanullah
Khaliq
India
Khally
Moscow
Tusmiay
King Carol
Ondon
Tusaday
N.S.W. Police
Central Bank
America
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