Abyssinians Route Assault Near Addis Ababa
Rome dispatches report Abyssinians repelled near Addis Ababa after three days of intense fighting. Ethiopian forces, led by Ras Kassa and Ras Siyoum, retreated under heavy bombardment and machine-gun fire. Allied air and ground attacks reportedly inflicted heavy losses on Abyssinian troops, with estimates of 40 000 combatants still resisting.
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Dia
Aurel
Ras Kassa
Ras Siyoum
Rande
Askurle
Ras Data
London
Rome
Chese Chronicle
Pont” Nevers
Atudenta
Eim— ‘Bausy
Mallers
Hyn
Evens
Yoon
Relief work abuses alleged at Canberra council meeting
A brisk Advisory Council debate centered on claims that relief workers in Canberra were drawn from a Federal Territory roster. The Department of the Interior said inquiries would continue and a decision may come at the next council session. A letter said Canberra residents receiving relief who are ineligible should report to the department.
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Advisory Council
Yester
Canberra
F.C.T
P. A. Gourgaud
Ite Lmerior
I.C.T
Matt
I . Haskespeare
Queanteyan
Federal
Queas
Rellet
Cérigaud
Queanbeyan
Absance
Customs Boom Exceeds Estimates by Two Million
The report shows eight months of the current financial year delivering actual customs receipts of £27,068,21, surpassing the expected £25,253,233 though revenue fell short by £800,000. Net new penons in force rise, with 586,273 more compared to last year. Old-age and invalid pensions increased to 208,187, alongside maternity allowances and invalid pensions counted during the period.
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Commonwealth Treasury
Aye
Tony
Penninna
Resident work register debate at council meeting
The council discussed the claim that residents listed on the work register live outside the Territory In Queanbeyan or elsewhere. Dr Nott and others disputed proponed actions while Mr Gourgaud urged principle in placing the relief work register before the council. The exchange highlighted concerns over registration accuracy and housing capacity.
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Onin Eatate
Queanbeyan
Shakespeare
Gake Eatate
Mr. Gourgaud
J. H. L. Compton
Germany buys South African wool in record amount
Berlin reports 49 000 tons of South African wool purchased by Germany. The figure, double the 1930 import from Australia, reflects Australia’s reduced purchases. The Berliner Tageblatt notes Germany’s trade shift amid Australian reluctance to buy and predicts lasting changes in trade relations.
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Berlin
Jn Hs
Australia
Berliner Tageblatt
Africa
Unity proposals adopted by Federal Labour Party meeting
In Labor unity moves, the Federal Labour Party voted to hold a march conference on March 38 to discuss uniting with the Blue Label Party. A conference committee was appointed to negotiate terms with party executives while delegates across Australia supported a clause adopted at Melbourne.
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Sydney
Monaly
Federal
Labour Party
Molbowen
Movare
Chifley
Buickland
Calbourne
Blue Label
Hy Trowater
United Labour Movement
Australia
Melbourne
ALT
New South White
Bradman Scores 350 to Break South Australia Record
Adelaide report states Don Bradman scored 350 for South Australia against Queensland Toamania, breaking Clem Hill’s 365SA record set in 04. Bradman reached the target in 253 minutes, his sixth career first class 200. He hit four sixes and 48 fours, continuing a string of big scores with remarkable ease.
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Adelaide
Don Bradman
South Australia
Toamania
Clem Hill
Bradman
Queensland
Sydney
Vanished Railway Assets Debate in Victoria Election
Melbourne reports the Country Party candidate C Hi Goon leading the Allamunte seat as Premier Me Thinstand nb pledges season legislation to restore vanishing railway assets. Estimates place writedown between £27,000,000 and £90,000,510 with experts consulted. Government seeks to boost competition, cut fares and freight costs, while asset writeoffs prompt debate.
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Melbourne
Country Party
C. Hi. Goon
Allamunte
Victoria
Seaason
Tne
Ponillo
Tim Furtier
Expulsion and Transfer of NSW Political Party Members
Fragmentary report notes a dispute between federated and state bodies in New South Wales over expulsion and party transfer. It mentions movement of members to the ALP and alignment with NSW branches, with unclear dates and signatures. The readable text references the New South Wales Bentich of the ALE and ongoing membership transfers.
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Feder
ALM
Btate
New Reath
Wales
New South Wales
Branshit
ALP
Bentich
American Loans Issue Planned as Government Debt Offering
A large 1809 million dollar financing program is announced with bonds to be issued in several tranches. The government offers 650 million dollars of 19 to 1h year notes at 2 percent interest, replacing 600 million at 1 percent in five years. Treasury notes of 1,800 million at 2 percent are planned with 1,600 million expected to be outstanding. About 452 million dollars will redeem maturing securities. The public debt is targeted to reach about 71,000,000,000 dollars by March 10.
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Honila
Weil
Australian Educational Council formed at ministers conference
A conference of State Ministers of Education opened in New South Wales. Drummond urged Commonwealth grants for technical education and ongoing programs. The conference approved creating an Australian Educational Council with state ministers and co-opted figures from Labour and Industry to advise.
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New South Wales
Drummand
Drummond
Australian Educational Council Ro Be Posed of the State Ministera of Education
Educa Hon
King speaks to world audience in royal radio address
The King delivers a historic broadcast to the nation, with experts at Rugby diffusing the speech for clear reception. Motorists halt on highways and sailors, passengers, and churchgoers across ships and towns listen as the monarch vows unity, loyalty, and hope, pledging to carry on his father’s work and seek world peace.
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London
King Dward
Ming Géorge
Pete
Halla
Holence
Lnte
India
Tle
Jinow
Majonry
B.C. Econ
Buckingham
Palace
Queen Mary
Tokios Revolt Fallout and Cabinet Reforms Reported
A censored dispatch from Tokyo states 20 named individuals were dismissed and jailed as martial law looms. Officers were disarmed, guards posted, and leaders offered resignations amid the uprising. A young Imperial Guard officer and his wife died by harakiri, while Count Makino is due at the palace as the government reconstitutes its cabinet and seeks a new Privy Seal.
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London
Dia
Tokio
Tuona
Kenkichi Aorhima
Leutenant
Imperial Guard
Aoshima
Imperial Paine
Count Makino
Privy Seal
Makino
Satonji
X Tormad
Fulal
Bani of
Japan
Talhaaht
Bukal Tae
Determe
Ara
Australia Opens Lead as Wind Affects Innings
In Durban on Monday an easterly breeze aided Australia as Davies and Darling built a solid partnership. Crimp bowled with deadly accuracy, taking advantage of the wind. O Brien reached 48 in 140 minutes with three fours, while balanced batting by Darling and Langton helped push the score past 300.
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Durban
Ant O'Brien
Avateana
Davien Pene
Emey
Crisp
Fingleton
Hie
Rune
Daringe
Bse
Witta
Aminutes
Langton
Davies
Darling
Arive
Crinp
Hormial
Rabite
Capeefuily Dariini
Crimp
Jane
Salaaken
Shrse Overa
Wade
Af van der Merwe
Mure
Warnlased O Brien Fromm
Hateakas O'Brien
Chinper Biekd
Balasawa
Michelle Secant
Balenkan
Omich
Boares
Australia
Insings Brown
Mitchell
McCete
Sod
Mitchel
Liftmen Strike in New York Skyscrapers
Thousands of Manhattan residents in upper west side apartments faced walking or indoor retreat as Building Service Union walkout disrupted elevators and switchboards. The action, tied to wage and hour disputes, prompted stalled service and cold conditions for affected tenants. Police kept order and planned extended cortege to wall street offices the following day.
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New York
Manhattan
Upper
Building Service Union
Khan
Pinglaton and companions in OBrien victory amid strong bowling
In OBrien, Vinincr and Bundrinn produced key contributions as Pinglaton and team secured wickets to dominate the match. Strong bowling and decisive plays shaped the outcome, with notable efforts guiding the win.
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Addis ‘Absha
Ras Kanan
Amie
Yorke
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Ai Adi
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Nsw
Council Formed
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Parouselt
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Ando
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Lori
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