France May Bow to London Pressure Amid Abyssinia Tensions
The Times correspondence from London reports Britain backing the League covenant and pressuring France for early decisions on Abyssinia. British ministers consider exporting arms to Abyssinia while the League weighs full provisions, with Dr Martin urging peaceful progress and collective action to prevent war.
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France
London
Paria
the Times
George Clark
Abyssinia
Britain
Abynainia
I Hysainia
Wermer
League
Nazi ban on Catholic Youth group in Berlin
The Interior Minister Frick remanded a decree barring Catholic Youth organization from wearing uniforms and parading with Ange, tightening control after the group overstepped the government limit. The decree, already advanced, aims to curb the organization’s public activities and influence.
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Berlin
Frick
Anon
Orgusicatiog
Abyssinian Ambassador defies Mussolini on surrender
In Paris on Monday the Abyssinian Ambassador M Hawariat warned that women and children would defend independence and that Abyssinia would not surrender any territory. He implied that foreign pressure could lead to concessions but preferred to resist Italy.
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Paris
M. Hawariat
Bignor Musolini
Abyssinia
Inter Auto
Italy
Italian Attacks on Japan Stirs Racial Clash Claims
A Monday report from Robe notes Italian attacks on Japan spark harsh editorials accusing Tokyo of imperialism and provoking revolt among colonial subjects. One paper alleges Japan seeks to dominate black and yellow races and undermine the colour line in Abyssinia.
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Preas
Japan
Europe
Jepat
Air Force Vote Estimates and New Bases Plan
The Home of Commune approved a supplementary air vote of 5 335 000 for 12 000 staff including 1 300 pilots and authorized a full financial programme this year to establish 1 h new ground stations and 14 aerodromes. Air Phillip Cunliffe Lister suggested next year’s estimates would likely range from 85 000 000 to 34 000 000.
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London
Commune
Air Phillip Cunliffe Lister
Judge's Discretion in Tamworth Bankruptcy Hearing
Justice Long Innes presided at Tamworth over a creditor’s petition against Jonas Bull Ware. The case involved Palmer claiming rent arrears of 270 pounds 17 shillings from 1933, and Ware seeking an adjournment to surrender a lease amid debts exceeding property value. The judge adjourned for further hearing to Sept 3, expressing sympathy for both sides and noting the court’s discretion.
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Sydney
St. Union
Justice Long Innes
Sanclunlan
Jonas Bull ‘Ware
Tamworth
George Palmer
Nis
Ware
M.P. Abbott
Palmer
Abbott
Wright
Ellen
Severn New Zealand Flood Dispatches Grand Lodge Ceremony
Fragmented report details a grand lodge gathering amid floods in New Zealand with Governor Alexander Hore Ruth and Lord Huntingiotel among attendees. It notes the Grand Master’s remarks and anticipated prosperity under the Governor’s leadership, with ceremonial pomp and a pledge to continue communal service.
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Bydney
Bie
Alexander Hove- Foitliven
Grany Muster
Grandman
New Routh Water
Holpgatton
Grane
Muster
Warshinhal Henthorn
Victocia
Lord Huntingiotel
Frouk
Giapreme
Grand Lodge
Magutry
Roe
Melbourne
Alexander Hore
Ruth
Yio
Auckland
Kenneth Guarmaine
Maguire
Bury
Wimasif
Empire Games Favored for Sydney in 1938
The New South Wales State Cabinet approved a £10,000 guarantee to back the British Empire Games to be staged in Sydney in late January 1938. Plans include track and field events, swimming, cycling, boxing, wrestling and sailing, with women’s events pending. Transportation costs estimated at £6,000. venue and entertainment details await approval. Ministers discussed celebrating Sydney’s 160th anniversary and potential royal visit.
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Sydney
Stevens
Tweed
Grimes Association
Sytney
Australia
Januney
Melbourne
Eueuiesq
Kent
New South Wales
Motor device young engineer’s success in Melbourne
A Melbourne engineer, AM Jani Stuart Falconer, invented a crude engine attachment with potential to revolutionize motoring. Lord Nuffield of Morfin Motors witnessed the invention through Falconer, who is set to work in Mugland at twenty pounds weekly after a year of intensive effort and hardship.
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Melbourne
Jani Stuart Falconer
Lord Nuffield
Mor Fin Motors Ltd
Australia
Malconer
John Vicar
Falconer
Mugland
Wheat premium debate sparks government cooperation call
Sir Herbert Gepp of the Wheat Commission condemns the view that the government should fund all research. Charles Mointyre and McIntyre Ltd. urge government aid to help farmers raise wheat quality. Gepp stresses millers and government must back farmers and improve varieties through joint effort. The commissioner will travel to Wangaratta tonight for evidence gathering and a forthcoming report.
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Rydney
Tupulay
Herbert Gepplait
Dreusing
Charles Mointyre
Mcintyre Ltd
Flourmillers of
Hamilton and Quirindl
Metbert Gepp
Metatyre
Herbert Gepp
Wiggenth
Metniyre
Wangaratta
Italy Suspends Gold Cover Amid Abyssinian Campaign
Rome reports the government suspended the 40 percent gold cover on notes to raise funds for overseas payments. The Daily Telegraph attributes the move to a fiscal crisis in the planned Abyssinian campaign and the collapse of the gold standard pretence.
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Rome
Daily Telegraph
Haly
Har Finance
American Tragedy Strikes as Man Kills Wife in Canoe Incident
In an apparent motive linked to a forbidden romance, a 98 year old Newell Bhair man from Massachusetts allegedly drowned his wife after overturning their canoe on Lake Bingletary. He swam to shore and confessed, saying he wished to marry a 16 year old girl he fancied.
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New York
Masachusett
Newell Bhiar
Lake Bingletary
General Strike Halts City and Threatens Shortages
A broad general strike shut down the city and paralyzed a major plant, with 60,000 workers on strike. Shipyard delays and naval materiel stoppages followed as martial law was declared and 2,000 troops were deployed to maintain order. Authorities warned of possible water service cuts within 24 hours as efforts to resume work begin with brewers and police on alert.
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Perraauta
Wethery Wervicer
Lin
Nirike
Staur- Mentis Martial
Hite
Hitest Development
Hun Chuned & Xortoun
Atrio Brewkers
Pounibie
Heavy fines at Central Stunmone Court in Bowen Burnett case
In a Tuesday session at the Central Stunmone Court Bowen Burnett Wittabine was fined 700 for acting as agent for vessels with prohibited immigrants entering the Commonwealth. The magistracy noted the act violated the law and sentenced, in default, four days imprisonment. Prohibited entries were associated with vessels linked to Lith wt Marg.
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Rydney
Stunmone Court
Bowen Burnett Wittabine
Robot guides shoppers in Sydney store tour
A robot at a Sydney emporium greets customers and assists them as it moves between departments. Standing about ten feet high with illuminated eyes, the machine speaks to shoppers and provides product information, promising a new in‑store experience.
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Sydney
Britain Abandons Naval Ratios In Favor Of Programme System
In London the First Lord of the Admiralty announced Britain will abandon the Washington treaty ratios and adopt a programme system to ensure navy strength remains defensive and not decisive in offensive war. Japan welcomed the move, seeing it as a potential step toward world peace, while debates in the House of Commons centered on its impact on disarmament and German naval parity.
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London
Britain
Admiralty
Bolton Eyres Mansell
Moniay
Hall of Commons
Ntiny
Baltic
Gorge Hull
Washington
Lolal
Lloyd Georgn
Germany
Robin Kyrrd Monell
Loyd
George Naked
Britwin
France
Bie Dolton Eyres Mopsell
Lloyd George
Bolton Fyres Monvell
Lord
Botton Byron Monvell
Wallington
Change of Plans for Lyons Visit to Manila
The Australian Prime Minister Lyons and party arrived from Seattle and will leave by the Muripaga tomorrow. A deputation of San Fran Shiro businessmen met the Prime Minister this morning to discuss trade matters. Lyons began to feel travel strain and the need to adjust plans for the next leg of the trip.
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Ban Biancisco
Mr Lyons
Seattle
Muripaga
Lil Morning
Lyons
Air Fatalities Reported After Airwave Crash in Betatol Channel
A Western Airwave passenger plane wrecked in the Betatol Channel with two passengers recovered and the pilot missing. Earlier, the Vilderbeeste fighter reportedly plunged into the Firth of Worth, drowning two crew members.
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Londxii
Moniny
Betatol
Warahion
Firth of Worth
Shipping Dispute Ties Up Vessel Muradin
Melbourne Tuesday the freighter Muradin is held up indefinitely due to a crew payment dispute over overtime. The owner reportedly paid the crew and the vessel remains tied up as negotiations continue.
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Melbourne
Muradin
Weday
Frigid Silence on Neutrality Moves in Washington
Frigid silence marks U S debate on neutrality as Hoover vows to examine general policy amid war clouds. Officials report talks on possible legislation to keep the United States out of foreign conflicts while British naval shifts provoke quiet concern in Washington. Senator Pittman calls Bolton Byrnes Monnell remarks a Washington Treaty breach, described as mere paper constraint.
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Washington
Britain
Hoover
Tily
United States
Betale Foreign Affairs Committee
Senator Pittman
Bit Bolton
Runaway horse averted danger on Moorefield road
Reported incident near Moorefield racecourse where a boy, about 10, jumped onto a runaway horse to shield a group of children playing on a nearby roadway. The rider, Tigney, was thrown but the horse was guided clear of people before the rider fell.
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Sydney
Chidran
Noro
Prices Highway
Moorefield
Racecouren
Tigney
Davis Cup Match Sees Fierce Fight Between Nations
The Davis Cup inter-nation contest between the United States and Germany continued in London with a dramatic levee of play. Allison, torn between tactics and stamina, faced Romatgan and Wartly as the match unfolded amid rain and delays.
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London
United States
Ceremany
Allison von “Aturdhy
Ceri Romatgan Gartad
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Bill
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