Britain Seeks Peace as Ethiopian Crisis Deepens
In London on Thursday Sir Samuel Hoare warned of a growing Ethiopian crisis threatening League principles. He cited Italian troop buildup in East Africa and an Abyssinian incident at Harr as signs of rising tensions. Hoare defended British policy, urged early Eastern pact conclusions, and emphasized Germany’s naval accord serving broader peace aims.
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London
Samuel Hoare
House of Commons
Rome
Harr
Exat
Africa
Mussolini
Samuel
France
Laois von
Europe
Bir Samuel
Escaped Monkeys Run Riot in Melbourne Lab
A damaged lab report describes ten escaped monkeys from a Commonwealth serum laboratory causing chaos in the city. They knocked over delicate equipment, smashed jet tubes, and required twenty men to recapture them.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Disappointment in Rome over Hoare speech
In Rome on Thursday, initial satisfaction that Italy needed expansion gave way to disappointment as no definite statements emerged. The tone suggested Britain would counterbalance Italy’s aims while maintaining pact-related cautions amid concerns about Germany’s rearmament and the broader European balance.
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Rome
Samuel Hoare
Italy
Britain
Atryasinia
Germany
Cloweat
Arces
Sema
Veruncoa
America Moves to Avert War in Europe
Washington shifts stance on the Trulian Ethiopian crisis as the administration seeks peace. Hull informs Ambassador Rosso of misgivings while calling others to discuss and assess potential conferences. Churchill and Lloyd George trade views on Italy and Germany rearmament amid debate on sanctions. Major Attlee’s motion is rejected 336 to 40.
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Washington
Signor Rosso
Ie Blate Department
Italy
Blate
Hull
Escasion
Nationel Laur
Ferard
Audi
Attlee
Europe
Winston Churchill
Traly
Germany
Britain
Loyd
George Aaid
Bamval Hoare
Trianda
Yim
APY
Austen Chamberlain
Geremany
Lioyd George
Vaneera
Air
Geneva
Labour Livya
France
Grat
Lloyd George
Bir Austen
Major Attlee
Export of Arms Not Granted
The government has received several applications for licenses to export arms to Abynsinis but has not acted upon them. An application for Italy was received, but it is understood all applications were granted in the same manner.
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London
Neencea
Arma
Italy
First Fight Reward Sought by Oney Priday Ambreas
Ambreas Priday states he has not received alter to England to mest Wensick and before accepting any after would request 20 for his draught. The note seeks 1,200 pounds for the first fight and outlines payment expectations related to the draught and early arrangements.
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Oney. Priday
Ambreas Palmer
England
Maheno Steamer Damaged Beyond Salvage Report
The Ma heno is badly damaged after seven days of heavy seas and likely unsalvageable. Captain Tanaka reports the vessel’s back is broken. Tug Carlock and the Gonah remain strained by rough seas as salvage costs may exceed the ship’s value.
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Bribbane
Tanaka
Vedger
Tasman air route plan gains defence approval
The Defence Minister Mr R A Parkhill approves Sir Charles Kingaford Smith’s Tasman air service proposal under joint Australian New Zealand government control. The press notes a potential Britain Dominion policy cooperation while Captain Johnson disagrees with a British plan for a boat flying route. He supports developing the route with the most suitable aircraft, British or American.
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London
Monwealth Miniter
Defence
R.A. Parkhill
Charles Kingaford Smith
Tasman
New Zealand
Tr Ie
Johnson
Quakes in N S W Cause Shocks Across Canberra
Slight earth tremors were felt in Canberra yesterday near one o'clock though less severe than earlier in the week. Gunning reported a severe shock about the same time with walls cracked and rocks tumbling from hillsides. Damage included smashed crockery and broken concrete walls.
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Canberra
Gunning
Hard Labour For Confidence Man Dwyer
At Central Police Court James Dwyer, 28, was sentenced to nine months hard labour for stealing seven pounds from Charten Anderson on May 18. The prosecutor urged declaring him an habitual criminal. Dwyer, with prior convictions dating to 1915, had earlier been jailed for stealing from a patient in a hospital casualty ward. He told the magistrate he hoped marriage would deter him.
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Eydndy
Mr. McMahon
Central Police Court
James Dwyer
Haindreaver
Charten Anderson
McMahon
Dwyer
Anderson
Mons Vale
UM de
London wool sales report and Australian supply data
London wool sales noted figures for New South Wales offerings and Australian wool below historically, with overall sales around 9.0 1700 in a market showing strong import demand and capacity for home trade at full rates.
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London
New South Wales
Strong _Pompariien
Chain letters warn Sydney business circles
Sydney police head T J Lynch warns the public about a circulating chain letter trade. The notes claim each 1 shilling stake yields 150 pounds, with larger stakes up to 10 shillings. Authorities advise seeking real advice on legality before forwarding notices.
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Sydney
Metropolitan Superintendent of Police
T. J. Lynch
Ttme
Tnt
Lotteries and
Art Uniony Act
Bud
Conspiracy Trio Found Guilty in Deterring Justice
In Sydney on a Friday, Alexander Rouse Leo Rouse and Mrs Maxwell faced trial for conspiring to deter justice. Judge Curtenla focused on whether Maxwell aided smuggling Rouse from gaol and whether the man aiding was Williams or Leo Rouse. Jury found all three guilty. Alexander Rouse got six months concurrent with a two year term, while Lex Rouse and May Maxwell were bound over.
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Sydney
Alexander Rouse
Leo Rouse
Maxwell
Romains
Curtenla
Abe
Williams
Leo Rowe
Willian
Permon
Mr. Thom
Reultionaire
Long Bay
Varee
Lex Rouse
May‘ Maxwell
Lyons address Canadian Club speaks on peace and women’s role
Mr and Mrs Lyons spoke at the Ottawa Canadian Club on peace and the empire’s role in ensuring it. Lyons urged leaders to visit the war era annually and for barriers to fall for a world recovery, noting Australia’s example. Mrs Lyons highlighted women’s growing interest in government and their pivotal civic work.
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Ottawa
Lyons
Empire
Europe
Australia
South Africa Draws With Norfolk in Fog A Test
Viljoen was struck on the right hand twice while batting for South Africa against Norfolk, injuring his thumb and likely ruling him out of Leede. The match ended in a draw as South Africa posted innings totals with Edrich and Tomlinson contributing. Norfolk’s bowlers and fielding kept it tight. A foggy Sydney morning disrupted travel as planes from Sydney and Brisbane struggled to land, delaying reports.
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London
Viljoen
South Africa
Norfolk
Rowan
Wood
R. Roughtsie
Edrichui
Viljoon
Wade
D. Rought-Rowent
Sydney
Thomeon
Mares
Willams
New South Wales
Brisens
Boles
Brisbane
Bydney
Liumore
Brisbens
Newcastle
Mascot
Raine
State Lottery Draws and Prize Winners
The 278th State Lottery results list First prize 20,680 to Persnurkua syndicate in Sydney with Mrs Lawler as indicates. Second prize 4,953 to Use Your Imagination syndicate in Sydney. Third prize 77,468 to EAM syndicate with Mrs X. Fourth prize 24,196 to The Three Eggs syndicate. Lottery No. 279 to be drawn next Tuesday.
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Sydney
4. Lawler
Wcond
Pollard
Albury
GPO
A. Poyke
Percytreet
Wellington
Smithy Plans Goodwill Flight to Japan in industry feature
Air Charlie Kingsford Smith plans a goodwill flight after restoring his Lockheed Altair from America. He will fly from Avattanay to January then to Japan. Australia government representatives may join the mission with Flying Officer and crew members named, the flight aimed as a pure feature not mail or freight.
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Sydney
Japan
Air
Charlie Kingsford Smith
America
Avattanay
Anuthy
Stubee
Austra
Wan
Ani
Hin
Omeer Shisie
Johe
Biannage
Australie
Unemployment decline shown in 1985 quarterly unions data
Unemployment across reporting trade unions fell again in the second quarter of 1985, continuing a downward trend since mid May. The latest quarter shows 17.8 percent unemployed, down from 18.6 and 20.0 in prior periods, with state figures improving variably and Victoria unchanged. Data notes minimal crop-season influence.
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Commonwealth Stindiatic Law
E. Z. McPhee
Western Australia
South Australia
Victoria
Queensland
Tasmania
New South Wales
Quaenneland
Taxmatia
Australia
Balaskas Not for Leeds Test in Injury Blow
London report states South African cricketer Balaskas is ruled out of the Leeds Test due to an elbow injury. The elbow injury prevents his inclusion, with Feluskas from South Africa also affected by the condition.
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London
Thiraday
Feluskas
Duetora
Alay
Leeds
Navigation Act changes spark offshore wireless gear rules
The navy and civil aviation updates discuss amendments to the Navigation Act to require ships to install wireless equipment and meet testing ranges. The rules apply to ships within the act’s scope and mandate maintenance ranges of 100 nautical miles and reception gear ranges of 250 miles, with exceptions for small craft.
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Xtasela
Brosight
Weintes Ale’ Coz Co
Stainton
Diver Paralysed After Bathurat Lugger Incident
A diver, named in by a Bathurat lugger, was paralysed in an accident reported in recent days. The incident involved Martin, with details limited to the circulating report.
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Bathurat
Martin
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N.S.W
London Wool Sales
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