No Reprisals in Saar Plan for League Tribunal
Germany pledges protection for non Nazi Saar residents during plebiscite preparations as Austria fears renewed Nazi activity. The accord covers voting rights for all residents and bans racial or language discrimination for a set period. Officials note 30 000 Saar residents may return home amid international oversight and commitment to patience until security conditions improve.
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London
Germany
Saar
League Council Geneva adjourns amid debt claims debate
The League Council failed to finish business in Geneva and adjourned to Monday after protracted talks on war damages claims. Britain seeks £3,000,000 in sterling for wartime losses connected to Finnish and Russian ships, while objections arise over extending Covenant article 1 to cover such claims. A report and vote are planned for the weekend.
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Geneva
League Council
Britain
Finland
Twitepriandise
Anthony Eden
Thony Ben
Nizerland
Alepten Wien
Keith Officer
Anaradia
Spain
Denmark
Australia
Cape
Communist Heresy Hunt in Russia
Chronicle of broad anti communist actions in Russia with expulsions from Gomrouniat Party and universities, plus notes on mandatories, currency, and international responses. Mentions Litvinov, Beck and Japan questions, and calls for national planning.
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Russia
Moncow
Gomrouniat Pary
Clouds Over London as France and Germany Plan Talk
The Geneva correspondent reports a cloud over Franco German talks that could spoil the optimism of recent weeks. Subjects to be raised include the broader situation and policy aims discussed earlier this month. The Times notes tensions with Mr Geoffrey Knos and contrasts Bulwerckel’s remarks with Hitlers public rhetoric, while outlining the motive for a speedy London meeting to address the Boe situation.
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Geneva
Times
France
Carmany
Optimsan
M. Laval
Fondos
Geoffrey ‘Knos
Harr Buerckel
Ast
Hit
Tha Times
Boe
Rome Victory Reported Amid War News Gaps
Fragments from a Rome related page recount unclear references to a victory and a German prize. The text is garbled with unreadable sections, but hints at wartime notes, health mentions, and possible social disorder. No decisive names or dates are recoverable from the fragment.
Italy and Abyssinia to Negotiate
A brief news item reports ongoing talks planned between Italy and Abyssinia to negotiate on unspecified issues. The source text is incomplete and contains garbled phrases, with no clear dates, locations, or named negotiators.
NSW Factory Census Measures December January Returns
The Minister for Labour and Industry states under the Factories and Shops Act that all factories must report December and January employment figures. By now 31 returns show 626 employed in tubes, against 74 670 at the 1938 peak, with male employers rising to 60 474 and female workers to 24 750, contradicting claims that gains are mainly among women.
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Sydney
Dunningham
New South Wales
Lloyd George Campaign Keeps Focus on Deficit and War Aid
Lloyd George continues his campaign addressing 1000 farmers at Pwllheli speaking in Welsh. He praises responses to his appeal, ridicules critics, and urges leaders to address a two and a half million home deficit tied to workinglancas and national deficiency, while pressing for action on the Vealeenide issue.
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London
Livya George
Pwilbell
Cabinet meetings set to open next week after holiday
Federal cabinet items will be discussed in a series of meetings starting next week. An Anniversary Day holiday altered the initial schedule, leaving Monday free for ministers’ activities in various states. The Prime Minister is expected to lead discussions likely on February 18 with Parliament reconvening around February 20.
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Douging
Ne Maid
Fugevog
Mandates Commission
Japan
Japanese Editorial Calls For Balanced Ties With Allies
The Yomiuri urges Japan not to bow to Britain and to revise plans influenced by self interest. It argues Britain seeks influence and warns against becoming a mere watchdog for the empire. The piece advocates friendship with the United States for Dominions and Japan alike.
Volcano erupts after 20 years near Capetown South Africa
In Capetown region a dormant volcano erupts after two decades causing smoke and ash. Locals report the owner was away fighting locusts when natives arrived and refused to investigate the sighting. Nearby village Selepopee is noted as the closest settlement in a fragmentary 1916 report.
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Capetown
Msturuay
Dukumbase
South Afric
Musi
Zululand
Selepopee
Street Stabbing Wounds Two in Sydney
In Sydney on a Sunday a street stabbing left two men wounded. Police say the assailant fled the scene after the attack, with authorities pursuing leads as investigators verify the sequence of events and the victim’s conditions.
TO FIGHT AGAIN Japanese Army DRIVE ON CHINESE TROOPS
Japanese forces press toward central China as Singapore reports heavy clashes with Chinese troops. Allied observers warn of intensified air and ground operations amid mounting casualties on both sides.
Japanese Move Against Chinese Forces Near Great Wall
Near the Great Wall in Shanghai area, Japanese military operations will begin to drive Chinese troops under General Sung Chen Yuin from Charhar. Japan says the dispute is local, aims to avoid affecting North China Manchukuo relations, and will withdraw forces after containment.
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Shanghai
Charhar
Sung Chen Yuin
Great Wall
Cat Wal
Tone
Seven
North China
Manchukuo
Empire Trade London Supports Mr Lyons Opinion
The Observer reports Mr A Lyons spoke on Australia facing artificial restraint of new production and supported emergency measures without harming long term policy. It argues for broad imperial considerations beyond quotas and safeguard limits, urging risked Ottawa expiry to base protection on a flexible system for agriculture.
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London
the Observer
A. Lyons
Australia
Ottawa
New Bread Pricing and Delivery Reform Stirs Canberra
The Times reports policy shifts in Indomneion affecting marriage and bread production. Under a new scheme Bakers Distributors Ltd will limit bread output but retain pastry and cake making. Delivery shifts to a block system aim to reduce costs, with prices in Canberra aligned to state government levels in Sydney.
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Ion
Times
Thiela
Nethan
Butora Ltd
Interasta
Canberra
Quean' Sbeyan
Distributors Ltd
Lapokemman
Sydney
Austrian fears Vienna policy pamphlets in virnia fight
A Viennese policy report notes pamphlets attacking the Austrian government claim German success at Baar. They urge Austrians to persevere for freedom while alleging Chancellor Schuachnigg secured a 190,000 policy paid by the government. Colonel Adam, minister for pro pagands, says German gains won’t bend Austria. The government aims to maintain independence.
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Vienna
Virnina
Austen Gevernment
Schuachnigg
Adam
Austria
Summer frosts devastate Indian crops in northeast region
Severe frosts across north eastern India have damaged crops to the tune of about £2,000,000. The cold spell has caused hundreds of deaths and left many poor people facing distress as they shelter indoors to cope with the crisis.
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Calcutta
Baturaay
India
Canberra Bread Merger Cuts Bread Price In Canberra Queanbeyan
Four bakeries combine to form Bakers Distributors Ltd to bake bread in two plants and deliver it through a single system. Bread price drops to 5d a loaf from today with further cuts expected if the flour tax is removed. Local sellers say no tax pass through yet. Signed by Canberra Bakeries Ltd Sackett's Bakeries J Collett and W J Blow.
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Queanbeyan
Canberra Bakeries Ltd
Sackett's Bakeries
J. Collett
Queanbe
W. J. Blow
Qubeyan
Bakers Distributors Ltd
Local family ascent noted amid shifting marriage patterns
A fragmented 19th century record notes changes in marriage and family structures, citing a rise from 1184 to 320.1 in September 1804 as an indicator of evolving social norms. The text suggests a smaller core of married couples and limited movement toward larger family formations, with emphasis on older couples remaining in place.
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Torna
Iceland Eyes Britain Break With Denmark
A sanitized report notes Iceland’s possible break with Denmark and renewed interest in Britain amid debate over a unity treaty. It mentions influential groups publicly supporting or opposing moves, with commentary on Danish notes, referendums, and the two-thirds and three-quarters majorities asked for by Teelandere, and the need to align with public will.
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London
Rowland
Denmark
Tcolandum
Boviaman
Ailda
Dasire Uswapur
Soviet Executioner Strains Under Pressure Report
An alarming account describes a Soviet executioner who reportedly fled to an asylum after carrying out hundreds of executions tied to the Kirov assassination. The piece merges political rumor with grim speculation about the era's justice and fear.
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Kirov
Min
Lindbergh Plans Flight Across Pacific Route
Lindbergh announces intention to fly across the Pacific, outlining a proposed transport route between California and China. The statement, delivered at a New York time, signals plans for a bold aviation crossing and defines the project’s scope and timing.
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Lindbergh
Pacific PLC
Yarirbane
Sunda
New York
the Thettane
Ptwes
Af Aly Tramsport
Caine Yar
Wool Trade: Japanese Imports in November and Year Totals
The Japanese Wool Industries Association reports raw wool imports into Japan for November. Australia leads at 26,420,000 lb, South Africa 1, an earlier figure, South America 279,000 lb, China 210,000 lb, Manchuria 41,000 lb, totaling 390,001 lb. January to November totals reach 162,691,000 lb versus 200,118,000 lb in the prior year.
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Tokio
Japanese Wool Industries Assoviation
Japan
Australia
South America
Manchuria
Hout
Africa
Maupoid
South
Asmerton
Hin
Crom
Fire Halts Touring Car After Sparks Hit Passenger
A touring car fire erupted when a spark from the vehicle touched a passenger named Abe contenta. The blaze injured a rider identified as Lugrage Sunuaval mana Dare MP and another as Tayriling Canberra. Responders extinguished the flames. the incident left serious injuries.
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Sunuaval Mana Dare
England Wins Speedway Test In Tight Contest
England edged a visiting team in a closely fought speedway test held at a national track. Key riders led the home side as the hosts secured the win with a strong score run, while rivals battled to the end.
Notts Dispute Shows Move Toward New Committee Plan
An early peace move emerges in the Notts controversy as Whitby and Weoley, conveners, visit Baeneary. Mr Brown suggests a meeting with Mr Adams and ten representatives to nominate six names for a new committee, aiming for cross party balance at the annual meeting. The Notts committee previously agreed resignation discussions and a fresh committee was appointed amid ongoing tensions and calls for fair play in cricket.
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Aeoars
Whitby
Weoley
Baeneary
Brown
Shey
Adama
Notts Committee
Amlor
Om Slee
Ngnasa
Rnsituationa
Atts
Formar
Mike
Tha
Churchill's Third Generation Aims for Commons Seat
An independent cooperative era remark by Mr. Winston Churchill notes his son seeks a seat in the Commons. The statement references Churchill family standing and ongoing political ambitions amid unclear context.
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Winston Churchill
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