Navy Eyes 14 Inch Limit as Japan Seeks Bigger Guns
The Navy secretary said two 33 000 ton battleships will reach 26 to 27 knots with three turrets holding either nine 6 inch or twelve 4 inch guns. The London Treaty 1936 limits to 14 inch guns, but Japan has not signed. Italy accepts 14 inch cap, Britain unsure on extra ship. Four big guns per turret hinted by design refinements. Estimated cost around 50 million dollars each, four years to build, keel set for June 1. Six destroyers, three light cruisers, and three submarines under construction to launch within a year.
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Canberra unions show stronger industrial movement forming
Canberra trades and labour circles report growing organisation and prestige with 29 delegates at the Christmas meeting. The Canberra Trades and Labour Council gains strength and aims for broader recruitment and influence in the upcoming ALP branch meeting in February. Officials plan to challenge the chairmanship move seen as reducing electoral voting strength during the election campaign.
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Italy and Britain agree to cap capital ship guns at fourteen inches
London reports Italy will not mount guns exceeding 14 inches on capital ships if other powers accept the limit. The move, a result of the Anglo Italian Mediterranean accord, aims to curb an arms race. Japan's stance remains under consideration as Article 4 of the Naval Treaty sets a 14 inch cap unless a party misses the April deadline, then 16 inches.
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Mediterranean
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Fimve
Kiel Canal Closed to Foreign Warships
Berlin reports in the Naval Gazette that the Kiel Canal is closed to foreign warships. Passage must be secured through diplomatic channels, with governments already informed. The move follows the suspension of Versailles Treaty waterway clauses as an automatic consequence.
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Naval Gazette
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Foreign Office
Larwood Returns Home From India Refuses Details
Harold Larwood arrives in Nottingham with a bag of grapes and an evening paper. He refuses to discuss reasons for his return, disputes London reports about a Punjab Maharaja incident, and says contract terms are unsettled. He notes India’s climate and reception disappointed him but is glad to be in England.
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Mrs. Larwood
Nottingham
Harold Larwood
India
Larwood
Patiala
Australia
Baldwin to Extend Premiership Amid Coronation Plans
The Observer expects Mr Baldwin to delay retirement beyond the coronation as Parliament faces a heavy rearmament agenda and preparations for the Imperial Conference. The paper notes improved health but constitutional uncertainties persist and cabinet reshaping may push a change into autumn. It also reports talk of borrowing £200 million to fund armament, with defence bills rising across navy, army, and air force.
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London
Baldwin
Morever
Neville Chambers
Aircraft factory site in Fish ermen's Bend Victoria to be built
Negotiations for a Commonwealth Aircraft Proprietary Ltd factory site at Fish ermen's Bend Victoria are complete. Minister Sir Archdale Parkhill said building will start this week. Wing-Commander Wackett will oversee production and soon visit America with trained Australian workers for training at North American Aviation Corporation in California.
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America
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Violent Historic Storm Hits Coalfields of Kearsley and Abernethy
A 60 mph cyclone and torrential rain battered the Kearsley and Abernethy coalfields last night, causing widespread damage in 20 minutes. Roofs torn from homes and churches, debris and downed power cut electricity, with only one serious injury and extensive post storm repairs underway.
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Nicaragua Central Project To Proceed In Canal Plan
Washington reports a Nicaragua Canal project moving through Congress to build a route in Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The aim is to duplicate the Panama Canal to boost national defense and speed Latin American trade. Earthquakes and landslides in Central America influence the plan. The canal would be 178 miles long and cost 2.7 billion dollars, with an estimated ten years to completion.
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Coronation Programme Outlined for May Events Across Empire
The Empire awaits a three month Coronation program approved by King George V. May 6 to 12 include royal courts at Buckingham Palace, state banquets, and a May 12 broadcast to the Empire. Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard to attend. Royal route includes The Mall and Westminster Abbey with extensive street decorations and reserved stands for about 115,000 people.
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Anglo Irish talks in London raise hope of settlement
Dublin reports exploratory Anglo Irish talks in London between Mr de Valera and Mr MacDonald. A communique said discussions were informal with no negotiations, aiming at easing economic tensions and safeguarding Free State citizens in the Commonwealth while keeping united Ireland as a distant goal.
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German and British Eyes Report Morocco Watch
A Times Special correspondent tours Tetuan Ceuta and Tangier areas and finds no German military incursions or fortification activity. Naval patrols report no abnormal activity along the coast though Spanish conscripts appear healthy yet puzzled. The insurgent Canarias lies at the mole with German gunners and fascist badge decor, while overall activity seems normal and Spanish.
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Morocco
Couita
Melilla
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Ceuta
Lght
Canarias
Imprecio
Volunteers for Spain amid Franco gains and Italian mobilization
Rome dispatch reports General Franco’s alleged progress signals continued volunteer aid from Italy and Germany. It notes 2,000 Italian volunteers reportedly sail from Naples on January 13 ostensibly for East Africa but aimed at Spain, while insurgents press around Marbella and Malaga as government bombers target Dellario’s HQ in Algeciras and Cadiz reports of new landings surface.
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Rome
Spain
Daily Telégraph
Franco
Italy
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Russia
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Valencia
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East Africa
London Loan Debate Signals Federal Debt Policy Shift
Federal Treasurer Casey is expected to address opposition to resuming borrowing on the London market at the Melbourne Loan Council meeting. Critics cite the last loan failure amid Edward VII’s abdication, but improving employment and prosperity may ease obstacles. Officials prefer borrowing in Australia but may defer London funds for development needs.
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Melbourne
Canberra
Edward
Minister Goes Blind After Service at Dee Why
The Rev. R. J. Thomas of Dee Why went blind in both eyes after completing his service at the Methodist Church. He was taken to a doctor who advised travel to Sydney for an operation to attempt saving his sight. Thomas had no prior eye problems though his general health has not been good.
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R. J. Thomas
Dee Why
Sydney
London Seeks Quiet Trams Bypass Loud Speakers
London's transport official rejects loud public address systems on trams. The plan to fit trams with loud speakers to announce stops is not favored. The city aims for quiet streets and has introduced trolley buses to cut noise.
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America
London Transport
Observer Reports Loud Trams in New Jersey
An observer inspecting trams in New Jersey notes the devices were startlingly loud. The equipment drowns out traffic notices and sounds like traveling radio shops, prompting concerns about noise levels.
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