First Condition For Parleys Britain May Support French Stand
London reports Britain may back France's demand for German troop withdrawal from the Rhineland as essential to talks with Hitler. The Daily Telegraph cites France's stance, British officials reassessing danger as German forces appear large. Paris fears wider threats to League security if restraint fails.
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Paraguay declares totalitarian regime under state control
Paraguay announces a provisional government decrees a totalitarian state uniting Revolution ary Party and the State. All industries fall under the Interior Minister and political activities are suspended for one year while Europe style totalitarian models are invoked amid strict censorship.
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Buenos Aires
Paraguay
Revolutionary Party
Berlin Tension Grows Over Rhineland Crisis
Berlin fears resistance to planned talks as Britain and France press for a united stance on Germany’s Rhineland incursion. Reports from London suggest cautious optimism but warn negotiations depend on forthcoming Paris talks and Russia’s stance, with crowds massing in key cities amid uncertainty.
French Argumer in London Reflects on Paris Beltlab Talks
A verbose report from London notes there is no desire to hide impressions from the Beltlab delegation in Paris. French arguments on relations to the occupation of the demilitarised region shape Whitehall views and harden British opinion.
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London
Lon
Paria
Riineland
Whitehall
League of Nations meeting set for London at St James Palace
Impress Britain confirms a League of Nations council meeting in London on Saturday. About 51 members led by Avenol will attend, with costs estimated around £5,000 for the venue change at Britain's request. The gathering follows the London Naval Conference of 1990 and the Indian round table, held previously at St James Palace.
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Council
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League
Britain
St. James’ Palace
Italy Opposed to Sanctions In Turbulent Debate
Fragmentary report from Rome indicates Italy's stance against sanctions, with brief notes of government officials arguing privately on whether to join broader measures. The text shows tense debate over sanctions policy and European responses.
France Denies Mobilisation Order Amid War Tensions
A government communique denies reports of a mobilization order and rejects German proposals tied to Limiting fortifications on the Rhine bank. France reiterates it will demand a full withdrawal of troops from allied territories and a return to status quo.
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France
Locarn
Mhina
Whabuig
Aiineland
Locarno Pact No Obligation Accepted
In the House of Representatives the prime minister said no treaty would be accepted unless a Dominion and ten Mr Lyons noted it would be unwise to offer it now. The Locarno powers faced concerns about treaty humanity and international relations as Rhineland events were reviewed. Britain felt Article 4 of the Locarno Pact affects it directly, with signatories to aid any state attacked. The League Council planned a London meeting to discuss the future after Paris discussions among four Locarno powers except Germany.
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Locarno
Commonwealth Government
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London
Germany
Mr. Lyond
Britain
Great Britain
Ancient Palm Grove Destroyed in Historic Event
Fragmentary report notes ancient palm grove suffered destruction, with references to Macresamia palms aged about 15,000 years. Police are investigating suspects amid damaged text. details about cause or perpetrators remain unclear.
Hong Kong to Penang Weekly Air Link Inaugurated
Imperial Airways will start a weekly Hong Kong to Penang air service by end of March linking with the Australia London route. The new link expands postwar air connections with Asia and the British network.
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Hong Kong
Imperial Airways Ltd
Penang
Air Fatalities Report By Air Investigations Committee Faults Pilots
The Air Accidents Investigations Committee released five case findings noting fatal outcomes. It cites limited witnesses hampering inquiry into the Bass Strait Lo ina loss, delays in recovery of bodies, and unresolved cause. Other cases cite pilot error at Toowoomba low altitude, Gannet near Cordeaux Dam misjudgment amid poor visibility, Swasnea Tasmania Demon Hawk takeoff fatality, and a faulty aircraft substitute context with general fault attribution.
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Toowoombs
Cordeaux Dam
Sydney
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Blaney
Swasnea
Tasmania
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Shorter Week Action Delayed by Labour Party
The Opposition Leader Mr Curtin said a sub committee of Federal Parliament, with the Australian Council of Trade Unions and the Australian Workers Union, would report as early as possible. He claimed Labour anticipated the Government committee would feed when temprar y reforms were proposed, delaying appointment and delaying guiding information.
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Australian Council of Fradee
Australian Workers Union
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Labour Party
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Lancashire Trade Mission Seeks Two Way Links With Australia
A Lancashire delegation led by Ernest Thompan pressed for action to curb a foreign textiles influx harming Empire trade with Australia. The mission warned of price instability and market saturation from non Empire goods, urging Britain to revive steady Lancashire textile exports and protect local retailers. The Prime Minister welcomed the mission and pledged consideration on return to Manchester.
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Manchester
Austral
Lancashire
Amm
Wnarmous Quantien
Maureen
Australia
England
Contingency of King's Marriage Contingency
The Chancellor of the Exchequer read a message from King Edward about his privy purse and contingency plans for a potential marriage. The King seeks provisions for the Queen and royal family, with a select committee to study the message next day. High authorities note novelty of this request to Parliament.
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Neville Chamberlain
Edward
Matey Wenace
House of Commons
Labour
Reeply
Duke of York
German consul Ottawa debate on conscription claim
The Prime Minister told the House of Commons he would investigate J B Woodworth’s charge that the German consul exceeded his rights by praising murder and calling for German enlistment in Canada. Woodworth argued no foreign power has the right to recruit in Canada, stressing mobilization of all Germans.
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Ottawa
MckKenah King
House of Commons
J.B Woodaworth
Commonwealth Party
Canada
Murder Trial Opens In London For Dr Buck Runton
In a London murder trial Dr Buck Runton, married, faces charges tied to his wife Mary Rogerson. He broke into tears when asked if he understood the charges, and his statements referenced his wife’s maid as a key witness. The proceedings focus on motive and the possibility of premeditation.
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London
Buck Ruxton
Rintog
Mary Rograon
Man Overboard On Liner Makura Sparks Harbour Drama
Excitement rose in the harbour when a seaman on the Makura fell overboard and swam toward shore. After a dramatic rescue, he was dragged back aboard by a woman passenger and later returned to the liner as it continued toward its destination.
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Rome
Thamus
Agenn
Iauach
Arma
Ne Harbour
External Affairs Significance of New Appointments
Unclear text outlines new appointments in External Affairs highlighting duties of the new division including information collection, sale, and dissemination to other countries. It mentions summaries of parts of the Parliament, memoranda on broad subjects, and publication of an annual note on Commonwealth motivation in national relations.
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Layden
Lehide
Commonwealth
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