Franco Italian armament clause in Rome pact outlined
An official explanation from Rome states the Franco Italian agreement largely matches forecasts with a disarmament clause prohibiting unilateral armament changes and mandating consultation between France and Italy. Prague reports Bucharest papers welcome the accord while criticizing Yugoslavia to safeguard minority populations in Italian territory.
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Rome
France
Italy
Prague
Bucharest
Yugoslavia
British policy shift praised by Eden in Edinburgh
Lord Privy Seal Anthony Eden described the Franco Italian pact as a key contribution to European stability. He said Britain's foreign policy no longer rests on balance of power but on the League of Nations and the collective peace system ensuring the abolition of force in international relations.
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London
Anthony Eden
Edinburgh
Britain
League of Nations
Air Disaster Theory Questioned in Report
The company disputes the official report alleging the machine flew too near the Walter Waa assumption. It argues that hundreds of causes could have contributed to the accident and cites non receipt of wireless bearings at Gerodrome as a factor. The Air Ministry's stance is criticized amid multiple operator efforts to secure wireless communication for aircraft control.
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Walter Waa
Air Ministry
Campaign Against Cocktails Rallies Sydney Hosts
An anti cocktail campaign led by church and temperance representatives gathers in Sydney today. Canon Hammond warned alcohol is a menace to girls and the future mother of the race, calling it racial poison. Organisers plan to invite prominent hostesses to a month end meeting to urge them to stop serving cocktails at events.
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Bydney
Canon Hammond
Sydney
London retailer's big profits announce dividend
London retailer F. W. Woolworth and Co declares an 80 percent dividend for the past year. The announcement boosts the firm’s profits outlook, with shares showing slight movement on the stock exchange as investors priced in the higher payout.
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London
F. W. Woolaworth and Co
Eee
Plane Horror Crashes Into Indian Troops
A plane of the Indian Air Force crashed into marching troops between Karachi and the Hubb River, killing fifteen and wounding eleven. Flying Officer H. C. Sircar and an Indian observer were injured but not seriously. Many bodies were destroyed, delaying casualty roll call. most victims were Moslem soldiers and high army and air force officials planned funeral attendance.
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Calcutta
Indian Air Force
Karachi
Hubb River
H. C. Sircar
No. 1
Army
Air Force
Gold Clause Abolition Disputed After Supreme Court Ruling
Washington Tuesday report notes the Supreme Court ruling on the petroleum control program prompts Congress to consider gold clause repeal in public and private securities. A Baltimore Railroad scrip holder argues 22 dollar interest should reflect old gold value, about 40 percent higher, affecting up to 100 million dollars in securities and Roosevelt monetary policy. Attorney General Cummings defended the government before the Court, calling the 1933 crisis serious enough for swift action.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Baltimore Railroad
Roosevelt
Cummings
Supreme Court
Japan objects to wider naval talks with Rio plan
The Japanese Foreign Minister Hirota told the French Ambassador informally that inviting non-treaty powers such as Germany to Naval negotiations is unacceptable to Japan. It would hinder reaching a new agreement which Japan earnestly desires.
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Rio
Hirota
Germany
Japan
Japan and U S tensions over espionage arrest in Tokyo
Tokyo, Wednesday. Japan voices displeasure at U S press for publishing a photo of a detained naval officer in a police cell. Foreign Spokesman questions the practice while noting identity checks. cites League of Nations over Mandated Islands fortification inquiry.
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Tokyo
Florida
Matsuda
United States
King
Salanda
League of Nations
Matenda
du Crun
Tokio
Labour Unity Conference Proposed in Melbourne
Another Labour unity conference may be held in Melbourne on February 4 if arrangements by Secretary Mr. MacNamara succeed. The NSW State executive has indicated February 4 as suitable and he has circulated to other State branches for their views.
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Melbourne
Labour Unity
Australian Labour Party
MacNamara
New South Wales
Lindbergh Case Witnesses Identify Hauptmann in Court
Two new witnesses in Slemington New Jersey identify Bernard Hauptmann as the Lindbergh baby killer. Taxi driver Perrone recalls Hauptmann offering a note to Dr Condon and a dollar for delivery while Hochmuth, an elderly farmer, swears Hauptmann was seen near the Lindbergh house hours before the kidnapping. Mrs Hauptmann sobs in court as she asks to challenge the identification.
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Slemington
New Jersey
Tues
Perrone
Hochmuth
Bernard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Peronne
Delver
Dr. Condon
Tea Consumption Decline Tied to Price in Australia
Customs data show a modest drop in tea imports over recent years. For five months to November 1934 imports were worth £874,000 vs £901,000 in 1933, while 1933/34 saw 46.5 million lbs imported at £2.167 million compared with 48.2 million lbs at £2.262 million in 1932/34. Despite lower quantities, total spend rose earlier as prices climbed.
Fatal Tree Crush near Gosford Fatality Details Emerge
Sydney reports Harold Richard Keen was killed near Gosford when a 20 ton tree fell on him. The crash was heard early yesterday morning and his body was recovered after a rescue party of police and civilians faced leeches during the search.
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Sydney
Harold Richard Keen
Gosford
Res Benee
Prohibited immigrant Egon Kisch case adjourned to January
Egon Erwin Kisch appeared at Central Summons Court on a charge of being a prohibited immigrant under the Immigration Act 1901 1933. His counsel sought dismissal for lack of particulars and the case was adjourned to January 14 after officials explained the position and prior rulings.
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Sydney
Central Summons Court
Egon Erwin Kisch
A. B. Piddington
K.C
Egon Kisch
Commonwealth
United Kingdom
Piddington
Kinch
Manning
Noar
Shepherd, &.M
Thomas Paterson
Kisch
Shepherd
Origne
Ce Ris
High Court
Justice Evatt
Conflicting Reports of Rising Unrest in Albania and Greece
Conflicting dispatches from Athens and Tirana describe a murky Albania situation as Greece protests mistreatment of its nationals. Reports claim rebel Mouharem Vakhatar is defeated and slain, while others say he occupies an old fortress with 2000 well-armed deserters. King Zog seeks no foreign intervention and feigns efforts to reach an accord, with a third version alleging Zog was wounded and moved to Duraasc.
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Athens
Albania
Greece
Mouharem Vakhatar
Zog
Valthatar
Duraasc
FOREIGN COAL EXCLUDED FROM IRELAND
The Executive Council ordered that only British coal may be imported into Ireland from February 1 to July 31 with a quota of 1 060 000 tons, surpassing the 1934 ten month British coal import by 290 000 tons. German traders in Dublin were surprised by the decree.
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Dublin
Executive Council
Special arrangement and sources list noted
A notice records special arrangement of information with Rotors world service and other sources, listing that arrangements are reserved and included in an internal service framework.
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Rotors World Service
Saar clash as Nazi and Communist groups confront voters
In London a two hour street disorder erupted after 400 Saar voters arrived from the United States. Thousands at the station shouted hail and sang Deutschland uber alles. Nazis and Communists clashed, police intervened, and a Nazi demonstration formed before the Town Hall as the plebiscite result looms.
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London
Baarbrucken
Daily Telegraph
United States
Hitler
Saar plebiscite voters vow to vote Hitler disqualifies many
Five men entering Beckingen polling booth for Saar plebiscite declared they would vote for Hitler and were disqualified. An elderly hospital inmate, who said she was born German and wished Saar to transfer to Germany, was also disqualified. Deutschfront protests while Nazism pressure grows to silence salutations in polling streets.
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Saarbrucken
Beckingen
Saar
Hitler
Germany
Deutschfront
Pashometer case heard in Sydney industrial court
An Industrial Magistrate heard a wage claim by Elsie Gammell against Publicity Ltd over 55 pounds. The case involved a contraption called the pashometer said to register personality, used by Gammell on the harbour bridge. The court ruled against the union argument that her duties were those of a shop assistant and dismissed the claim. a similar settlement followed.
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Sydney
Prior
Elsie Gammell
Publicity Ltd
D. O'Dea
Gammel
Harbour Bridge
O'Dea
Man Drowned During Heart Seizure At Kyle Bay
An elderly man washing his false teeth on the rocks at Kyle Bay Hurstville suffered a heart attack and fell into the river where he drowned. Ambulance men labored for two hours to revive him. The deceased is believed to be W Hodpur of Helensburgh with dental plates found near him.
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Sydney
Kyle Bay
Hurstville
W. Hodpur
Helensburgh
Master Bakers to Maintain New Prices Amid Proclamation
The Master Bakers' Association pledged to keep bread prices at 5d a loaf or 2 for 1d regardless of a proclamation. Secretary Mr Israel said the stance aims to protect bakeries, not defy the State. No injunction plan discussed. next step is Premier's decision tomorrow.
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Sydney
Master Bakers’ Association
Israel
West Indies v England Test delayed by rain on opening day
Rain delayed the start of the first test between West Indies and England at Barbados. Weather overcast with a tricky wicket aided Farnes who led England with four for 40 as West Indies struggled for runs. England closed at stumps on 61 for five with Wyatt and Leyland among the not outs.
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Barbados
West Indies
England
Wyatt
Farnes
Beares
McCabe Leads NSWCA to Big Win in Sydney Match
McCabe produced a slashing innings for the New South Wales Cricket Association against the juniors at the cricket ground. He made 90 off 45 minutes with 15 fours and one six as the Association chased 154 from the juniors and then compiled 410 in reply, McCabe top scoring. The Association won by 254 runs.
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Sydney
McCabe
New South Wales Cricket Association
Cricket Ground
Cricket Association
Association
O'Reilly Injured in Mower Accident
Cricketer Bill O'Reilly was injured while using a lawn mower at Hurstville when his right index finger was cut by the blades. He required two stitches and will miss the Sheffield Shield match at the end of the month.
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Sydney
Bill O'Reilly
Egg
Hurstville
O'Reilly
Iney
Gilbert Granted Permission To Play In Brisbane
The Aborigines' Department announced authorization for Gilbert to participate in a match in Brisbane amid Queensland Shield team considerations. Officials stated the move follows council approval and aligns with league rules.
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Gilbert
Brisbane
Aborigines
Drug factory in private residence Shanghai trial begins
In Shanghai a sensational case opens in the British Court with Mrs. Victor Johnson charged with manufacturing narcotics at her residence in a premier district. Prosecution cites a harsh narcotics suppression law and 114 executions in the area. Police found a cocaine and opium lab after a minor fire, with extensive equipment. Johnson and husband reportedly depended on charity via the Anzac Society. he sails to England to bring a ship for a Chinese company.
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Shanghai
Victor Johnson
England
Cape
Oohnson
Johnson
Anzac Society
Railway Disaster in Moscow Leaves Dozens Dead
Reports from Berlin say the Len-ingrad Moscow express collision caused a fire after a wind-driven blaze on the Leningrad train. Sixteen killed and 67 injured, with later tallies reaching 23 dead, 66 seriously hurt and 23 slightly injured. Secret police arrested about a dozen railway men including the station master and two signalmen over failed signaling and blocked attempts to stop the Tifils express.
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Moscow
Leningrad
Tifils
New South Wales Women’s Swimming Championships
At Coogee Aquarium Baths in Sydney the NSW women’s swimming championships produced finals across events. Junior and senior results include Portingsen, Huriston, Iredale, Norton, Withers, Thomas, Hewson, Smith, Bond and Sydney Telephona Club, with times around 65 seconds for the 100 yards and 5 minutes 46 seconds for the 600 yards, noted for the senior teams event.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Coogee Acquarium Baths
Portingsen
E. Huriston
M. Les ‘Er
W. Om Norton
D. Withers
B. Iredale
J. Thomas
A. Hewson
E. Smith
Bond
The
Telephona Club
Conference called for Melbourne on re employment plan
Despatched letters to state premiers ask if they can attend a Melbourne conference next month to coordinate replans. Legislative action aims to put into operation extensions of the works programme.
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Melbourne
Queensland team omission sparks southern tour doubt
A fragment notes a department leader with a travel plan and an omission of a key figure from the Queensland squad that was due to tour the southern States, raising questions about the lineup and ensuing schedule.
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Queensland
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