Japan Withdraws From Naval Conference Building Naval Race Fears Rise
Japan officially withdraws from the naval conference citing opposition from other delegates to its aim for a common upper limit. Britain and the United States reportedly agree on limits, while Japan warns the withdrawal could spark a race but does not expect immediate buildup. The Washington London Treaty remains central to Japan’s security, with Tokyo fearing unfairness and urging continued cooperation between Britain and America.
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London
Japan
Britain
United States
Gas bombing charges repeat against Italy
An Ababa dispatch repeats accusations of Italian gas warfare claiming the Iallans attacked a church, injured citizens, and caused casualties. It describes a tank blaze near Mallen and a bullet piercing a vehicle port, with infantry units active amid the chaotic scene.
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Ababa
Kuda Kalansio
Theorto Reilling
Ube
Whispering campaigns in France shape uneasy balance
A fragmented report notes whisper campaigns influencing French politics and League finances. It mentions aviation losses, anti aircraft actions, and budget shifts affecting Abyssinia, Rome, and Geneva. The piece cites Laval politics, German rearmament, and possible territorial maneuvers as broader signals.
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Paria
Etal Po Mussuna
Pally Herald
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di Cavel
Italy
Abyssinia
Geneva
Rhine
France
Alps
Oil sanctions not wanted by Geneva
From Geneva Vernon Bartlett reports that League circles fear renewed peace peace talks and reveal irreconcilable lines between League and Italian viewpoints. Britain appears reluctant to enforce embargoes, while critics say Britain favors abandoning all embargo actions as war prospects shift. Paris’ Daily Mail correspondent says sanctions moves have been shelved.
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Daily Chronicle
Vernon Bartlett
Geneva
League
Britain
Cynles
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Whitehall Hay Ceared
Paris
Matl
Alleged Pact Between France and Britain Stir Berlin
German commentators warn that Anglo French mediation in the Mediterranean weakens the Locarno treaty for Germany. They allege France would gain protection promises for its northeast front in case of war with Italy in exchange for British help. The Berliner Tageblatt suggests Hitler could denounce Locarno, freeing Germany from Versailles Rhineland constraints.
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Locarno
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Italy
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Rhineland
Shipbuilding rises to new highs in 1929 quarter
London reports Lloyds returns show shipbuilding reaching its strongest level since 1929 for the quarter ended December. A total of 1,049,158 tons excluding Russia and 743,086 tons for Britain are recorded, marking substantial increases over the prior quarter and the highest figures in years.
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London
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St Lust
Russia
All Ireland
Closing Down Forestry School Faces Abandonment
The Australian Forestry School spent about £5000 last year due to few students and may be abandoned. Cabinet will consider a proposal to withdraw support as Victoria trains its own students. If fewer than six pupils remain next year, the Commonwealth may suspend teaching and focus on forestry research under Mr. C. B. Lane-Poole.
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Australian Forestry School
Victoria
New South Wales
Commonwealth
C. B. Lane- Poole
Foreate
Conversion Loan Not Subscribed in Full
Official quarters silent on responses to conversion and cash applications. The News-Chronicle notes market expectations for a fair proportion of conversions in New South Wales totaling 21,057,010 pounds. Underwriters report today that the Commonwealth loan conversion is underway with limited subscription.
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London
News-Chronicle
New South Wales
Trans-Continental Speed Record Set By Hughes Flight
Howard Hughes set a cross country speed record flying a Northrop monoplane from Los Angeles to New York non-stop in about nine hours and twenty-seven minutes. He used oxygen, climbed to around 18 000 feet, and averaged near 250 miles per hour for most of the journey.
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New York
Howard Hughes
Metcr
Drake
Northrop
Lo Angeles
Wichen Mules
Allen
Strong Swedish note to Rome and naval tension
A fragmented clipping reports a strong Swedish note to Rome amid diplomatic friction. It references statements by a Boiat Wembing or similar figure and notes a shied response. Details are sparse, with partial words indicating intergovernmental communication and potential naval implications.
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Rome
Beef Production Debate Aims at Government policy
The National Farmers Union paused a negotiation to urge government action on on term policy for best beef producers in the United Kingdom. A delegate questioned guarantees amid secret talks with Dominions and foreign countries. The union cites an upcoming levy and subsidy plan, with beef prices rising since 1912–15 while home production has grown since 1931.
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London
Tuesay
National Farmers’ Union
United Kingdom
Williams
Pation
Eilat
Air Disaster Kills Seventeen in New York Crash
A major American Airlines plane crash near Atlanta, reported by The New York Times, leaves 14 passengers and 3 crew dead. The disaster ranks among the most serious in U.S. aviation history, with the wreckage in Goodwin Arkansas tonight.
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New York Times
Nine Power Pact Jap Proposal Urged to Replace Western Influence
Tokio reports a Japanese politician Siugo Nagano urged replacing Western influence in China with a Japan led alliance. He argues a China defense pact would guarantee territorial integrity and reduce Western powers role, citing an interview in Nichi Nichi. He notes the plan includes promoting Chinese independence from non Asian influences.
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China
Japan
Siego Nagano
Nichi Nichi
Ito
JayAn
Trade treaties with France advance negotiations resume
Immediate resumption of negotiations for a trade treaty between France and the Commonwealth is planned in Canberra after preliminary talks with Japanese representatives. The French Consul General and Australia’s Trade Commissioner arrive to discuss relations, with Henry Gullett to report to Cabinet before final terms are drawn.
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Commonwealth
Cenberes
M. P.M. Susor
Australia
Australie
Henry Gullett
Paris
Parlement
Australien
Coneul-Central
Japan
Ait
K. Murai
Canberra
Henry Gulett
Belgium
Czecho-Slovakia
Poland
Germany
EL Toraml Hey
Attempt to steal plane spurs Grasiers talks
The article recounts a thwarted plan to steal a plane and discusses hopes for a forthcoming trade agreement. It notes comments by Mr Abbott about Japan's wool imports and their impact on postwar trade, plus police investigations and reactions from officials amid market concerns.
Sanctions Prompt London Trade Experts Meeting
Fragmentary text indicates sanctions affecting London trade with experts to convene in Britain. Core entities unclear due to legible content limits.
Pit Disputes End As Miners Settle With Proprietor
In Newcastle on Wednesday a conference between Brown Hill Proprietary Co and Mineral Federation representatives led to an agreement. Work will resume at Lambton and John Darling collieries with promised wage gains for curtain machine operations and preserved seniority. Conditions at John Darling and Lambton were clarified as local disputes. John Darling resumes tomorrow and Lambton on Monday.
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Newcastle
Brown Hill Proprietary Co
Mineral Federation
Lambton 8
Calliery
John Darling
Lambton B
John Darling Cotlery
Lambton
Australian Savings Banks Deposit Rise in 1985
Deposits across Australian savings banks reached 231.67 million pounds as of November 30 1985 an increase of over 8 million pounds from the prior year. Commonwealth Savings Bank held 131.40 million pounds and State banks 80.21 million pounds with gains seen in all states except the Federal Capital Territory.
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Commonwealth Savings Bank
Agers
Federal Capital Territory
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Queensland
Western Australis
Tamas
Northe Jor
Seamen Strike Summit Sets Policy Amidshore Job Losses
Federal unions plan a key conference Monday to decide policy on the seamen strike. Officials from the Miners Federation and Seamen's Union meet with the Federal Secretary to determine representation. With vessels coastwise crewed by volunteers, thousands of unemployed seamen await reintegration decisions.
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Miners’ Federation
Seamen's Union
A.C/TU
Mnog
Aeamen's Union
Clark
Hay
Jacob Johnean
J. Keenan
Seamen's Union BYDNEY Mail Injunction Hearing
An application to the High Court on Monday seeks to extend an injunction blocking postal authorities from delivering mail addressed to the Federal Returning Officer of the Boumes's Union to anyone except William impact. William Simpson states Jacob Johnson, a candidate for General Secretary, held the post office box key and refused to open the box or deliver letters, prompting the request for continuance of the injunction.
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Bydney
High Court
Boumes's Union
Willyam A. Impact
Efcern
Beamen
Bimpeen
Simpson
Jacob Johnson
Bimpson
Waterside Workers to Hear Seamen's Case
WATERSIDE WORKERS TO HEAR SEAMEN S CASE RYDNEY Ws A specia wen Sac branch of the Wlaralde Workers Federation wii cotvaned today to hear an appeal for support For Une seamen s jeader J The Federation has already declind not to join the strike and Bo will by made at to-day s sewing tter thin declalon Owners are cent to man the ships with licensed and it is stated that they will continue to age as volunteers in order to salute men to meet any sommoeney
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Rydney
Ws . A
Specia Wen Sac
Wlaralde ‘Workers Federation
Wii
Une
Indian Tour Maharajah Leads Australian Team
Calcutta report says Maharajah led the Australian squad in a match at Patina with strong batting and even weather. The wicket was true and conditions favorable as Selwyn and Patims opened the innings in a brisk session marked by cautious strokes from both sides.
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Q ‘Tarrant
Analehee Art
Fa Agsinet
Serent Patims
Atch Wan
Patina
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