U K Defences Campaign for More Efficiency
The Morning Post carries a ret urn from Dr Lang and other peers urging stronger defences. Earl Beatty warns that Britain’s vast commitments leave it unable to act as a first class power without adequate naval strength. The Daily Telegraph notes critical ammunition stocks and fuel shortages endangering fleet operations.
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Morning Post
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Lord Tyrrell
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Lord Winterton
Austen Chamberlain
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Mediterranean
Daily Telegraph
Conversion loan opens at discount in London market
In London on Thursday the Australian Conversion Loan listed at a 10 shilling discount as gilt edged stock weakness weighed on the market. Underwriters reportedly took around p 50 percent of the issue amid cautious demand. The Times notes the tepid reception reflects changing investment conditions rather than Commonwealth credit.
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London
Stock Exchange
New South Wales
the Times
Germany vows to endure sacrifices against future attack
Berlin reports Herr Hitler addressing Detmold Nazi celebrations. He urged unity and readiness to bear current and greater future sacrifices to keep Germany strong and unassailable, insisting the nation must endure hardship now to resist any aggression.
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Hitler
Detmold
Germany
Abe
Italian Offensive Claims Wide Front Victory
Italian reports from Rome claim extensive success across a 90 mile front with a further 43 miles advanced. They say Ras Desta's troops are in retreat as Italians tilt toward Harar and aim to cut the Djibouti railway while bombings target Abyssinian positions. Officials say a hospital ambulance was bombed among military huts in violation of international law.
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Rome
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Harar
Djibouti
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Australia
Abyssinia
Sanctions talk and Red Cross aid at Geneva
London reports say League committees weigh extending sanctions with a possible expert panel to decide. Eden may hold a watering brief if the issue is not raised. Rumors place Russia and Romania shaping actions, while smaller powers stay cautious. In Geneva, the Red Cross notes Australia offers a unit to Ethiopia but cites funding and provisioning limits and the need for white units to carry months of supplies.
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League & Respite
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Addis Ababa
Red Cross
Sydney Brown
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Red Crows
Abyssaia
Ethiopia
Gold for Italy stalled by sanctions and Australia
Fragmented text notes sanctions against Italy amid Allied actions and tensions with Australia. Mentions gold ornaments and contributions hindered by policy, with unclear context on the war era. The passage reflects diplomatic and economic restrictions affecting Italy.
Jury verdicts in Bravicky fraud case resolve acquittals and guilt
The jury in the Bravicky fraud case acquitted nine of complicity and acquitted Madame Bravicky and 19 men in a cave inquest. Five defendants were found guilty with extenuating circumstances amid irregular receipts and questioned funds, while others were cleared.
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Parie
Madame Bravicky
Iaky
Bravicky
Mine Dispute Shuts Wonthaggi Shaft Work
Workers at the Wonthaggi mine walk out amid a dispute over payment for fallen stone and allocation of tasks. The union has instructed the men to return to work following a conference.
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Melbourne
Minera
Wonthaggi
Navy program aims for full treaty strength in tonnage and ships
A five year plan targets upgrading maritime capacity with at least 70 aruiltery placements and broad coverage across ship categories. The initiative is designed to bring the navy to full treaty strength in tonnage and all vessel classes.
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Berlin
Tt Adda
Trade treaty proposals with Japan under negotiation
The Minister In Charge of Trade Treaties Sir Henry Gullett said tentative proposals between the Commonwealth and Japan could be obtained for submission to Parliament next season. Negotiations were not yet ended and while Japan may not approve a final treaty, the government would need to sign the draft agreement. Substantial concessions were believed to have been granted.
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Commonwealth
Japan
Sir Henry Gullett
Sir Henry
No Reliable Friend in Europe Warns of Weak Military Linkage
The Morning Post argues Baldwin’s looming House of Commons debate would reveal Britain’s lack of reliable allies in Europe. It claims naval munition shortages, weak fleet supply, and insufficient reserves threaten war readiness. Germany and Italy possess strong submarine forces, while UK air, land, and industrial capacities appear outdated or stretched.
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Morning Post
Baldwin
House of Commons
Hoare-Lavis
England
Europe
Mediterranean
Gensela
Germany
Italy
Australians' First Game on Matting in Bloemfontein
Australian players prepare for the first match at Bloemfontein on Thursday. The lineup features Firstwood Smit and Darling. McGormick is listed as the 2nd man. The Australs will use matting cricket equipment and play time on matting wickets.
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Bloemfontein
Flrstwood-Smith
McGormick
Diplomatic clash over confidential information exchange
The Daily Telegraph notes Britain proposes Germany share confidential information on paramount programmes. Hitler replies that such matters are strictly secret and cites recent executions for breaches. The exchange highlights tensions over information handling and state security.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Britain
Germany
Herr Hitler
Dingo Trapper Missing in Far North West
In the far north west, two policemen were sent to Calgontoatos to investigate the disappearance of dingo trapper Robert Anderson. Natives brought Anderson s revolver and part of his clothing to the Crysdale Mission, showing he had been attacked or harmed.
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Calgontoatos
Weat
Robert Anderson
Anderson
Crysdale
Pacific problem arrives in press: Pacific crisis urged
The continental press reports urgent Pacific problem as war moves to decisive phase. German and Japanese withdrawal signals relate to a broader storm on the front.
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Pacific
Ellsworth Plane Sighted At Little America
Friday the Defence Minister announced a message from Discovery s commander stating that the Australian Air Force Wapiti on a recon reconnaissance flight from the Bay of Whales base sighted a man and that Ellsworth s machine was seen at Little America The London message added that Kenyon and Ellsworth are alive and well at Little America A float equipped Wapiti assisted search aboard Discovery and a latest wireless note refers to sightings at Little America near Admiral Byrd s former headquarters The Portishead radio station is trying to reestablish contact with Discovery Admiral Byrd possibly left an old plane but the sighting gives hope the missing explorers are safe The Wyatt Earp reported nesting near 220 miles from Little America
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Defence
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Discovery T1
Wapiti
Bay of Whales
Lincoln Ellsworth
Little America
Ellsworth
Kenyon
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Rileworth
Abe
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Aoilea
LiRva America
Mawson hails radio contact with missing explorers
Sir Douglas Mawson expressed delight that Hilsworth and Lincoln have reached Little America, though a fault in their wireless gear left them silent. He praised the Australian Air Force expedition for locating the first traces of the missing men and said he would send a radio message once contact was established.
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Adelaide
Douglas Mawson
Hilsworth
Lincoln
America
French Threat If Rhineland Remilitarised Warns Germany
The French ambassador in Berlin warned General von Bulow that any attempt to remilitarise the Rhineland would force Germany to take measures of utmost importance. He said the Anglo French military pact concerns the Mediterranean, contradicting the Locarno Treaty, and urged German press restraint. Von Bulow pledged Germany would uphold Locarno obligations with other signatories remaining loyal.
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Parie
Berlin
von Bulow
Rhineland
Sampan Fleeing Photographs Secured by Orama and to Japan
Photographs secured by Orama and sent to Japan aim to enable a reduction in adverse trade, amounting to £5,000,000, beginning with the Commonwealth.
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Orama
Japan
Commonwealth
Japan anxious says Tokio paper
A Tokyo newspaper reports Japan is anxious amid ongoing talks with an Australian vessel and a potential treaty by March. It notes Captain K Writer altered course toward the foreign ship, Foreign Office concerns, and hoped-for independent negotiations with Japan to advance the accord.
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Brisbane
Japan
Art Awards Show Highlights at Osulary Director Event
The Art Osulary director J B MacDonald presided over a Tart event featuring innovative pieces. Attendees praised wetter higher than ever displays and noted bold use of color and sculpture.
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J.B MacDonald
Australian Air Force Work Commended
An Australian Air Force work was praised for its contribution to a discovery by Eileworth and Kenyon reported by Discovery 11. The speaker called the air force effort a highly important factor and promised further detail when available to clarify the findings.
Monster hailstorm devastates casino and area ruins
A severe storm battered the region destroying Sela and Tress structures, with reports of hail the size of cricket balls. Authorities warn of continuing danger as emergency crews assess widespread damage and outages.
Two Killed as Car Crashes Into Tram Pole
A car crashed into a tram pole near Alea, killing both occupants. The incident caused tram service disruption while investigators examined the wreckage and gathered details of the collision.
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Alea
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