Italians Strive For Lost Ground In Abyssinia
Rome reports Mussolini has congratulated Badoglio while his troops face a stalemate in Abyssinia. Ethiopian resistance conducts night raids at Ajebela and Temblen, killing and wounding Italian forces. Ras Kensan forces split into many groups to harass invaders amid mountain gunfire and aerial bombardment.
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Rome
Signor Mussolini
Marshal Badoglio
Abyssinia
Tembien
Ras Kensan
End in light Seamen's Conditions Uncertain
Melbourne report on shipping dispute as officials refuse to discharge volunteers and strike leaders say proposals would end volunteer service. Sydney branch secretary plans to urge seamen to return to work under a new award while awaiting Arbitration Court action. Public reaction mixed with jeers at the meeting.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Steamship Owners’ Federation
J. Keenan
Sydney
Mr. C. Herbert
Arbitration Court
League Future Assured Says Official in Canberra
Mr. Duncan Hall of the League Secretariat said the League of Nations has secured a future that provides Australia and Pacific possessions with security. He outlined a twofold policy of strong collective defense and sanctions backed by pooled security, noting uncertain outcomes in the Italo Ethiopian dispute yet progress in upholding the covenant.
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League of Nations
Australia
Pacific
Duncan Hall
League
Canberra
Hall
Department of External Affairs
Italy
Geneva
England's Mourning: Coronation Ends With Royal Burial Rites
The King and Queen Mother share a quiet moment as Grenadier Guards present earth from Frogmore for the late King. Archbishops of Canterbury and York lead prayers and benediction. Edward VIII is acclaimed as the new sovereign while Abide With Me closes the service. The King recalls his loved hymn and the Queen’s inspiration as the service ends.
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Archbishop of Canterbury
Grenadier Guards
Frogmore
Archbishop of
York
George
Edward
London crowds mark King George funeral day in vast mourning
London endured a rain soaked, record crowd for the King’s funeral procession. Police and troops struggled to manage the throngs from Marble Arch to Buckingham Palace as the Queen and King Edward III endured visible strain amid a sea of mourners, with thousands fainting and improvised viewing across the route.
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London
George
Edward VII
Marble Arch
Horse Guards
Life Guards
Picadilly
Downing Street
Fairway
Hyde Park Corner
Hyde 1 Park
Buckingham Palace
Moving Scenes At Windsor Mark King George Burial Observances
The lengthy funeral procession for King George proceeded through Windsor under royal supervision. King Edward VII, Queen Mary, and royal family members participated as the coffin rested on the purple and gold bier and the Imperial Crown was removed, revealing white wreaths. The service featured hymns The Lord is My Shepherd and Abide With Me as the King and Queen observed solemnly.
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Mary
Edward
George
King George
Delayed funeral cortege due to late train arrival
The coffin arrived at Windsor Chapel around 1 30 pm after a slow three and a half mile procession. Elderly service men in uniforms, slowed by rain, walked in line while crowds of city workers gathered for luncheon outside St Paul’s, startling pigeons as silence fell.
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Windsor Chapel
St. Paul's
First steps of Sir Philip Game as Police Commissioner
The article notes initial crowd control efforts by Sir Philip Game, describing dissatisfaction with the crowd handling and the placement of new arrivals at Hyde Park, though later criticisms softened.
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London
Philip Game
Hyde Park
Stavisky Frauds Jury Demands Action and Reform
Jurors in the Stavisky trial send a letter to President Le Brun asserting officials aided the frauds. They say some guilty have not been charged or have faced improper detention and urge further prosecutions and stricter control of public documents.
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Paris
Stavisky
M. le Brun
Noisey Protest Over Disqualified Horse at Ep Somes Races
Melbourne officials halted Gay Chou from the Second Division Novice Handicap after it emerged he was ineligible for a £100 threshold. Bookmakers demanded bets be voided. stewards refused. Trainer Hoysted and owner Cote were fined £50 and £25 respectively.
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Melbourne
Wenesday
Gay Chou
Gay Chon
F. Hoysted
Hoysted
F. L. Cote
Bandits Advance Peking as Troops Clash Near Ming Tombs
Fighting raged near the Ming tombs today between Bung Cheh Yuan’s forces and marauders believed to be Sieuk Wei Tang remnants. Lieuk Wei Tang, in hiding since 1934, aims to regain autonomy in northern provinces. General Han Fu Chu offers 50 000 dollars for the bandits dead or alive.
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Peking
Bung-Cheh-Yuan
Sieuk-Wei-Tang
Hopel
Haman
Lieuk-Wei-Tang
Tientsin
Ccaebe
Henan
Yellow River
Chantung
Hopei
Han Fu Chu
Anti Jewish Signs Parade Echoes During Munich Olympics Visit
Munich reports that during the Olympic gathering in Bavaria organizers displayed hostile anti Jewish signage to curry favour with visiting guests. The correspondent notes the regime’s effort to project courage in its prejudice while spectators observe.
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London
Munich
The
Bavaria
Naziam
Proposed Railway to the Gulf by Mount Isa Mines
A plan to build a Mount Isa to Gulf of Carpentaria railway has been submitted to the Queensland Government by Mount Isa Mines Ltd. Surveys indicate lime resources and a vast area of outback country would be opened.
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Brisbane
Mount Isa
Gulf of Carpentaria
Queensland
Mount Isa Mines Ltd
Ghost Disqualified In Leichhardt Wrestling Bout
In Sydney at Leichhardt Stadium George Penchiff defeated the Senious Ghost as police intervened in the third round and the Ghost was disqualified.
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Sydney
George Penchiff
Leichhardt Stadium
Heavy sentences for Morro Castle officers
New York reports heavy sentences for officers of the Morro Castle burned off the coast on September 8, 154. Chief engineer Abbott received four years, acting Captain Warms two years, and Cavaud one year for criminal negligence. Sentences were suspended with a 5000 dollar fine to the steamship company. Vessel operators faced a 10000 dollar fine, the statute’s maximum.
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New York
Morro Castle
Abbott
Warms
Cavaud
New York and Cuba Mails Steamship Company
Death by own action pact man on murder charge
In an inquest at Brunswick the coroner found Violet Ada Walker died from self administered strychnine, aided by Edward Walle ley Miller. Miller aged 89 was committed for trial on murder. Evidence said Walker and Miller, a married man, had met. the girl’s father testified to warning Miller off and a belting issued after learning of their association.
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Melbourne
Violet Ada Walker
Edward Walleley Miller
Miller
Merrie Creek
Brunswick
William John Walker
Sydney
Scalp Torn Off In Bay Area Child Accident
A young girl, Maisie 11, leaned out of a vehicle to touch a fish when part of her scalp was torn off after an engine incident near a Bay area. She was rushed to medical care as doctors prepared to treat the injuries.
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Bydnet
Maisie
Tee
Loan Council Meets to Clarify Loan Formula Interpretation
Commonwealth and State officials meet in Parliament House to interpret the financial agreement formula for state loan allocations. No final decision yet. progress is good, with tentative conclusions expected to be finalized before midday.
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Law and Treasury
Commonwealth
Statea
Loan Council
We &Nal
FR. G. Moensies
Mr. Menzies
Girl Committed for House Breaking Case at Sydney Court
An 18 year old girl was committed for trial at the Sydney Court today on charges of breaking and entering. She claimed her 14 year old brother caused the door damage and asked the police to give him a chance, insisting the fault was hers. She remains for trial along with two similar prior charges.
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Sydney
Sydney Court Today
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