France Rejects German Proposals in Rhineland Crisis
Paris reports France will demand economic sanctions and seeks British Italian aid under the Rhineland Pact after rejecting Herr Hitler's measures. A Locarno Pact conference is set for Paris on Tuesday as France warns Europe faces a fait accompli and calls for strong League action.
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Rhineland
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Narrendman
Occupation Army Wrestles With German Garrison Figures
A fragmentary wartime note discusses German troop totals and new garrisons in regions including Baden and the Palatinate, mentioning about 10,000 troops and housing difficulties as occupation forces take over buildings. The source text is incomplete and some names and details are unclear.
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Wrankfurt-On-Maine
Tgutres
Baden
Palatinate
Baar
Herse
Britain Will Stand With France On Rhine Issue
London reports Britain will largely back France in reaction to Germany’s pledge violations. While condemning Hitler’s breaches, Britain seeks a firm, diplomatically guided response, including potential sanctions and cooperation with allies to restore peace.
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Br.den Tol
Britain
Rhineland
Germany
France
Daily Telegraph
Rose sets unique record at Cape Croydon flight
Flight Lieutenant Rose arrives at Croydon at 11.5 this morning and breaks Flying Officer Llewellyn’s Cape record by five hours. Rose now holds the record for both legs.
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London
Monde
Rose
Croydon
Llewellyn
Cape
Labour Party to Keep Executive Amid Comment Silence
The Labour Party plans no early changes to its executive during the current session. Curtin remains leader, Forde stays deputy leader, and Beasley continues in his private committee role. Beasley’s former wing members will sit in the main Opposition room while the party outlines tariff policy in the forthcoming season.
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United Party
Tefe
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Seader
Forde
Scullin
Br Bensley
House of Representatives
Ti Il
Labour Party
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Parde
Vancouver Jubilee July celebrations set by committee
The Vancouver Jubilee Committee invites citizens to attend July celebrations with notices from the mayor and chairman Gerald G. McGeer. The Prime Minister Tyuna is said to have accepted, while a Commonwealth Ministry member may visit. The plan will run into mid July, though reception of the communication was very recent.
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Vancouver
Tyuna
Gerald G. McGeer
Commonwealth Ministry
Australia
Luotw Anid
British tax relief unlikely announced soon
The report states the Chancellor of the Exchequer is unable to guarantee relief measures, making tax concessions doubtful. Officials express uncertainty over timing and policy viability as fiscal pressures persist.
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London
Migration gift Lord Nuffield Denies Million Pound Offer
Lord Nuffield returned from New Zealand and denied reports he offered the New Zealand government a million pounds to assist British migrants to settle in the Dominions. He said the scheme was suggested before he left England but, after consulting prominent people, he decided it would not be practicable. He also noted he had given £60,000 for the scheme.
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Lord Nufeld
New Zealand
Dominions
England
Numeld
Labour adjournment set to discuss Commonwealth Bank Board
A pre sessional Labour gathering considered leadership issues, agreeing to defer them until sectional differences are resolved. G W Mahoney Denison will notify the party of plans to move an adjournment to discuss recent Commonwealth Bank Board appointments, with debate set for next week.
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Labour
Denison
Ure
Hla Intenison
Commonwealth Hank Board
Betting Will Insist On Select Committee In Parliament
Mr Lazzarini MLA said he favors a select committee to probe police methods and the need for a Royal Commission into starting price betting prosecutions. He argues Parliament should avoid legal technicalities and ensure a plain factual inquiry.
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Suet & Conus
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Langarini
Uounael
Royal Commission
Banking Inquiry Claims Currency Depreciation Prevents Chaos
Melbourne reports at the Banking Commission where C O Bull Yen, joint general manager of the ES and A Bank, argued that abandoning the official exchange rate would cause chaos. He described the rate as artificially depreciated to aid primary producers, a measure approved by many. O Sullivan stated banks still endure Treasury overlordship and government extravagance.
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C. O'Bullyen
A. Bank
Turmoil over Locarno stance and Abyssinia war moves
London reports a tangled stream of war updates and denials from Abyssinia and Rome. Mussolini's acceptance of peace overtures sparks hope of talks, yet sanctions and aggressive actions fuel uncertainty about Locarno. Badoglio returns to Asmara as bombardment orders shift and the League's stance looms large.
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Abyssinia
Kalisa
Geneva
Mussolini
Badoglio
Asmara
Addis Ababa
the Times
Bignor Mussolini
Australia weighs League of Nations ruling impact
Australia debates whether a binding League Council decision on Germany's Rhineland issue could trigger sustained participation. Ministers push Germany’s rise as natural. UK signals mood as Cabinet prepares to discuss doctrine amid broader European crisis.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Ie Council of the Langur of Nations
Germany
Rhineland
League
League Council
Garmanny
Sudden Incidents Hit Red Cross Units in Africa
Reports from Addis Ababa describe a heavy sudden incident at Ergaalem and a British ambulance strike for the third time. March 7 is cited for the Ergan Jem event. London Rea Crash officials seek Abyasinia details as an elaborately equipped unit is wiped out while crews try to continue. Uncertainty remains whether bombardment preceded or followed the truce.
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London
Ergan Jem
Italian Front Reports Claims of No Combat Upheld
Italian communique contradicts reports of operations. Front lines show intense activity with Italian and enemy casualties. Italian losses include 19 killed and 87 wounded in Temblen fighting, 253 Italian wounded, 98 Ephreans killed and 119 wounded. Enemy losses about 16,000. Area recently captured about 2,600 square miles.
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Camualty Lst
Allan oMicera
Italian Bombing Sparks British Protest in Rome
British official confirmation cites a bombing in Rome yesterday linked to an Italian attack. Reports from London and Addis Ababa reference ambassadorial communications and Prime Ministerial stance on the incident amid growing tensions and protest.
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Rome
Ambasaador
Sir Berle Drinnamd
Hulett
Bestech
Ambulancs
Jews Deprived of Vote in German Reichstag Election
Berlin reports a new election law restricts franchise to citizens with two Jewish grandparents. Full-blooded Jews are denied voting rights in the upcoming Reichstag election. This change marks a tightening of political participation amid rising antisemitic policies.
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Germany
Berlin
Evacuation Measures Under Way in Addis Ababa Amid Air Raid Fears
Government officials prepare evacuation of the palace and transport routes as air raid threats rise. Construction of dugouts and shelters advances while motorists are urged to assist in moving equipment and wounded. Local reports reference panic and casualties amid ongoing tensions.
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Addis Ababa
Bunday
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