Coronation tourism drains Australia of funds estimate shows 3.5k more travelers
A Federal Treasury estimate by Mr Caney outlines capital outflow during coronation year as tourists and their spending. It projects about 350 additional Australian travelers leaving for England in 1937 and a five percent annual rise in tourist outflow through 1936–37, partially offset by inflows of English capital and tourism earnings.
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Caney
Australis
Australia
Casey
Yeater
Commonwealth
London
England
Treasury
Einglad
Ingland
Gland
State Grants Retirement Note Amid Turbulent Finances
Fragmentary OCR yields a muted report noting a retirement by a Common official and the board's regret. The text hints at acceptance of the recommendation, praise for service, and mentions of conditions and third party concerns without clear names or dates.
Attempt on Life of King Edward in London Tax Reductions
The Acting Treasurer Mr Spooner discusses income tax changes and temporary continuance of the 1028 act. A later year will see new tax rates and potential inter state amendments at the Premier's Conference. Company taxes are planned for reduction while other directions may raise funds.
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King Edward
London
Legislative Council
Spooner
Tas
Iideal Eireten
Fte
Tates
Missile Strike At Hyde Park Corner Foiled Assassination
London reports a failed assassination attempt near Hyde Park Corner aimed at King Edward VIII. Police arrested three men as an explosive device discharged one chamber in a weapon, with one detonator dropped. Scotland Yard says one man was charged under the Firename Act as the King arrived unharmed to cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward VIII
Hyde Park Corner
Four Powers Agree on Dardanelles Amendment
The Britain draft convention seeks to ban warship passage through the Dardanelles except to fulfill League of Nations obligations or mutual defense pacts. The plan aims to break deadlock in the conference with Turkey, Romania, Yugoslavia, Japan awaiting instructions, Bulgaria lodging reservations, and Tokyo officials seeking equality with Russia in adherence to the accord.
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Montreaux, Weanisnay
Britain
France
Russia
Greece
Dardanelles
Turkey
Dardanell
Rumania
Yugo Slavia
Japan
Buligarin
Admiralty
Foreign Office
Tokyo
Jewish Army Raised in Palestine
The Daily Chronicle reports a fully armed Jewish force in Palestine, supposedly 51,000 strong, trained German Jewish youths, secret village committees, disguised forts, and caches of arms. Officials say the force is defensive and prepared against attacks, with machine guns, Lewis guns, transport, Red Cross, and wireless links.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Palestine
King's life supposedly threatened in Hyde Park incident
The King returning from a colours presentation in Hyde Park faced an attempted attack near Hyde Park Corner when a white bundle was thrown at his horse. Police quickly disarmed and detained three men, one with a revolver, and moved them to Scotland Yard for questioning amid crowd unrest. Official reports say a man was charged under the Firearms Act.
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Hyde Park
Hyde Park Corner
Scotland Yard
Oolland Yard
Drought Devastation Hits North America Crops
Washington reports extensive drought damage across the United States and Canada with millions of acres eroded or rendered useless. Wheat prices rise amid tighter supply as Canadian prairie crops deteriorate and rainfall relief arrangements loom.
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Washington
U.S.A
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Pennsyl Wasunset
Connecticut
Davis Cup Tie Draw Between Australia Announced
The Davis Cup draw for the Australia tie is announced with players Quist and Von Gramm slated for July 4, 1921, starting at 2 30 p m. The lineup includes Quiet v Hen and Von Gramm pitted against Gramm in the opening matches.
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London
Aust Wan
Quist
von Gramm
Von
Gramm
Britain Shifts to Seek More Destroyers
Britain asks for additional destroyers and notifies Japan and the United States via ambassadors in London. The move aims to invoke Article 21 of the London Treaty to retain over-aged destroyer tonnage, amid crop reports and price fluctuations.
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Trondon
London
Claus
Britain
Tong Millbourne
America
Ywara
Japanese Crop Reduction Report Reveals 14 Percent Decline
Washington reports Admiral Standtsy indicated the 1989 wheat crop may be smaller than last year by about 14 percent, with figures tracking below the year’s average and signaling changes in supply ahead of markets.
Britain’s Trade Policy Stays Unchanged Says Runciman
In Westminster the President of the Board of Trade, Mr Walter Runciman, states Britain's commercial policy remains unchanged. He argues only by removing artificial restraints and restoring free world trade can overseas trade turnover recover to pre crisis levels. He notes overall growth in UK prosperity with exceptions in coal and cotton, and reports a rising share of world export trade.
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London
Board of ‘Trade
Walter Runciman
House of Commerse
Britain
Nome
United Kingdom
Fearenn Fuul
Tant
Westain
Portrade
Judge Neild Criticised Police at Inquest Summary
In Sydney Judge Neild questioned police failure to call evidence in the Marine Case. The Minister for Justice Mr Martin said a full report would be prepared. The judge criticised coroners and others for alleged sensational outbursts in tragic cases.
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Sydney
Mr. Martin
Neild
Hemiona
Robert
Ine
Due Algo
Othara
New Italian Peace Plan Coming From Rome
London dispatch reports Signor Mussolini will unveil a personal peace plan. Details cannot be divulged at present. The Rome Times representative notes the plan is considered significant for future diplomacy.
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London
Rome
Times Ange
Signor Mussolini
Minister denies rumoured split within government
The minister for Works and Local Government Mr Bpoorer said today the report he planned to retire from the Cabinet is without foundation. He stressed he never intended to retire and denied any unrest in the ranks.
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Thurming
Bpoorer
War Fear Panic in Canton as Army Moves South
Reports from Hong Kong say a British watch remains active as forces push toward Canton. Civilians urged to obey the Central Government amid mounting tensions and fear of bombardment. Evacuations and exodus from Canton to Hong Kong increase as military actions intensify.
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Hong Kong
Mt Canton
Ripa
Canton
Hon Tong
Supply lines to Addis Ababa cut by Abyssinian bands
In the Addis Ababa area a French official quoted reports no supply trains reaching the city since July 6 as Abyssinian bands disrupt the railway. Repairs open lines briefly before new cuts, with heavy resistance near the capital. Rain hampers movement and aircraft landings, while Italian casualties rise in defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Ababa
Addis Ababa
Grasiani
Australian Labor plans for federal elections outlined
Labor plans for the next federal elections are outlined in Melbourne. The Labor Leader and MP Curtin will lead discussions with the party, aiming to present proposals at the Australian Labor Party conference in Adelaide. A decision on early ballots is anticipated after the conference, with voting expected to proceed shortly after.
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Sydney
Wil Te
Melbourne
D. Curtin
Adeslaide
Wool Menace Artificial Fibres
Addressing the New South Wales Agricultural Bureau Conference today the German Consul General warned that Australia’s wool industry faced serious danger from substitutes. He noted rapid advances in artificial fibers over three years and claimed the new fibre offered higher quality, strength and elasticity than natural wool. He cited cellular wool and related products available in Germany and mentioned sanctions affecting related wool trade.
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New South Wale Agricultural Bureau
Comsul-General
Asmix
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