German return to league chief aim of British policy
In Parliament the Liberal and Labour leaders debated Britain's stance on German rearmament and hopes for a peace plan. Labour urged firm opposition to a renewed arms race while seeking a collective security approach. Britain aims to push Germany back into the League and avert a new global conflict through cautious diplomacy.
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Ras
Germany
Versailen
Herbert Samuel
John Simos
Berlin
Gir Jobe
Wadramming Ure
League of Nations
Tereack
Dierimsons
John Simon Ake
Firthcome
Inge
Fred
John Simon Aald
Europe
Western
Condindley
Sir John
Simon
Jybey
Britain
Thia
Labour
Eiritiah
Lansbury
Herbert Jamul
French Army Plans Frontline Reinforcement and Air War Effort
Paris reports the War Minister detailing French preparations to meet the threat on the frontier. Contingents and garrisons are to be bolstered, with officers increased to about 30 000 as German war material production rises. Germany fears daily aircraft production of 18 planes and 2 800 new planes. France must sustain 200 000 tons of material to the front with the colours.
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Greesen
Bolan PH Mesmary
Ina Geeral Maurin
Nomad
France and Italy Reject German Treaty Notes
The German foreign minister Baron Von Neurath rejected the explanation for France and Italy notes opposing Germany's position. France says Germany compromised negotiations and placed responsibility for world unrest on Germany. Italy states Part V is a trust to be negotiated and expects German actions aligned with agreed obligations.
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Berlin
Baron von Neurath
Toxia
Germany
Italy
Fernany
Partiauagly
France
Opium Den Raid Finds White Girl as Inquiries Begin
Sydney police raid Dixon Street opium den. A white girl, found in a dated condition, is charged with vagrancy and taken to Central Police Station. Chinaman Goon Wey fined £100 for allowing opium use. Ah Low and George Bow fined for smoking prepared opium. Magistrate condemns Chinese opium trade harming white women. Additional neglect charge against Jillan Hall noted for March.
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Sydney
Dixon Street
Central
Melbourne
Ue Central Palice Court
Goon Wey
Hin Prominen
Optum
Mir Wilhiaroeon
Elvis
Ah Low
Desler
George’ ‘Bow
Jillan Hall
von al
Tug Missing On Way To Wrecked Adelaide Freighter
The tug left Port Adelaide yesterday afternoon to assist the stranded vessel Portient Maru. It was expected to reach the wreck soon after midnight but had not arrived by late evening. The Lloyds surveyor and master crew were aboard the tug. Wireless reports were requested for any news, but late tonight no word had come. The Portland Maru crew were moved to the tug Water early this morning.
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Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Ins
Lloyd’s Murveyor
Nat
Wirelma
I Ip
Atom
Woman Found Dead At Cliff Top Near Bonds
A woman walking near the Bonds cliff tops at night was observed sobbing and pacing. Police later located a body on the rocks edge after rough handling by officers, with the handbag not yielding identification. The body was taken to the morgue for identification.
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Sydney
Frida Tity
Verdict in Whisky Case in Commercial Court
Justice Melee Rogers granted damages of 7444 sterling, equivalent to 0.905 Australian pounds, to B. Davis Ltd, wine and spirits merchants of London, with the petition for 14 days pending appeal. The case and its proceedings were heard in the Commercial Causes Court this Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Gourt
Melee Rogers
B. Davia Ltd
Marunante of
London
Campbell abandons speed attempts and sets voyage
Campbell abandons speed attempts and plans to sail from New York aboard the Blue Bird on March 30 heading to a station abroad.
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Campbell
New York
Ie Vat
Body Line Notts Surrenders to MCC Decision
Nottingham Cricket Club held its annual meeting with 1600 members present and unanimously supported the MCC Committee’s direct attack bowling definition. Speakers criticized misrepresentations of Notts stance and urged a spirit of fair play, condemning the term body line as offensive.
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London
Nottingham Cricket Club
M.C.C
G. McCraita
Notts
MCC
Adams
Bowes and Clark
Royal Queen Bee Sparks Tax Office Confusion
A pedigreed queen bee’s royal journeying creates tax and schedule confusion in the Commonwealth. Officials struggle over coverage and costs, noting bee arrivals strain budget and accounting, with salaries and duties debated as the royal bee’s status presses policy.
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Hon
Tate
Controversy Over Nottinghamshire County MCC Remonstrance
A heated Nottinghamshire club meeting grappled with claims of bias between Notts and Australia. Councillor H. Whitby led a motion to resolve the dispute. Dr Gould and Voce faced scrutiny over remarks and alleged special treatment. The assembly, after boisterous scenes, adopted a resolution urging peace and retracting imputations against Dr Gould.
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M.C.C
Nottinghamshire
Notte
Australis
Pape
Im Sport
Adams
H. Ro Whitby
Goulds
Voce
Australia
Tog Notts
Coumailier Whitby
Hogarth
Goutt
Wil
Jieganed
Gouldwun
Agate Das Cain Ware
Japanese Race Growing Taller in Sydney Event
A fragment reports that Japanese sprinters show improved height in Sydney related competition. It notes remarks by a coach about faster times and growing stamina among Japanese runners, with unclear context and garbled details about dates and venues.
Book censorship criticism to be adjourned motion
Mr Holloway plans an adjournment motion on Wednesday to review the book censorship system in Australia. The Minister for Customs Br White says there is no plan to alter the system, noting decades of prohibitions on indecent books and government approval by the Book Desorption Board.
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Holloway
Melbourn Ports
House of Representatives
Garden
Customs
White
Autralia
Lyons
Government to review interest payments amid export meat fears
In the House of Representatives yesterday Dr Page said government representations to Britain over export restrictions and the treatment of Australian products must be reviewed. He argued it was unfair to yield to Argentine favour and noted strong representations to the British Government had the meat industry’s approval.
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Aum Lalla
Forde
House of Representatives
Page
Railway Award Clouds Union Strife Over Pay Increases
State Secretary of the Nat ional Union of fairwaymenee & Fletcher says Fletcher sued in Court by her organisation. New awards promise first pay period after March. Substantial pay rises forecast for many grades in traffic branches. Non-unionists pressured for membership. conductors and other grades see varied increases.
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Bydney
Priday
National Union of Fairwaymenee & Fletcher
Fletcher Ued
Ieee
Ear
Varyita
Police Farewell to Retiring Chief at Sydney Showground
More than 2000 officers joined a farewell parade at the Sydney showground as Police Commissioner W H Childs prepared to retire at noon. He praised the force as the world's most capable and thanked the public for support and recognition.
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Bydney
Bydney Showground
W. H. Childs
Mackey
Childe
Tariff Schedules Extended To November
Government bills extend operation of tariff schedules to November 30 under customs duties framework. Debate in the House of Representatives adjourned after discussion on Canadian Preference Act provisions and the validation of duty schedules.
Dust Storms Sweep American Midwest Threaten Repeat Drought
The Middle West endures continuing dust storms that have worsened into a serious crisis. Officials warn of possible repeat of last year’s drought, with potential damage near a million dollars to crops from the dust storm.
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Kandas
Thurs
Middle West
Lyons Arrival as Dust Sweeps London Travel to Australian Talks
The Australian ministerial party arrived in London greeted by Mr and Mrs B and other officials, amid a dust storm from Texas to Dakota that cloaked streets and closed schools. Lyons declined to discuss meat proposals, saying he did not want to hinder agreement prospects. he planned to meet Prime Minister MacDonald tomorrow. Dust filled streets and hospitals used wet cloths, while planes could not land at first due to the dense haze.
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London
Dover
Mra
Firuve
Mosurs
Lyons
Bruce
Victoria
Australia
Andel
Patory
Hexvey
MacDonald
Earl
Texas
Dakota
Spilote
Lyons welcomed in London by presses and public photos
The Daily Telegraph notes Mr Lyons is welcomed in London with photographs and public attention. Editorials discuss Britain’s trading dominance, the Commonwealth and Great Britain trade relations, and calls for discussions to resolve tensions. The piece mentions potential Australia tensions and possible export controls as a temporary measure.
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London
Nowapapere
Lyons
Dominion
Lyona
Great Britain
Lyone
Daily Telegraph
Tintin
Nurther
Australia
Wheat Farmers Benefit Report Diverts 1873 200 Grant
A Wheat Commission report recommends diverting the 1873 200 grant to states for relief of wheat growers. NSW receives 100,000 Victoria 82,000 South Australia 171,000 Western Australia 187,000 Queensland 14,000 Tasmania 390. The plan uses a 4,000,000 Commonwealth relief fund. Damages stem from grasshoppers, late sowing and dry conditions reducing yields in many areas.
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Wheat Commission
Page
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Queensland
Tasmania
Wheal Eruwera
Newru
Bute
Attempt on Record to England Stalled by Clouds
Darwin report notes Mr M L Brook sailed at 4:3 am aiming for an England record flight but had to turn back amid dark clouds. He plans another takeoff at dawn the next day.
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England
Darwin
M. L. Brook
Jo Said
Fragmented OCR notes on weather and harvest impact
A garbled report discusses rain hindering harvest and grain losses across regions. It mentions severe freezes, late spring rains, and heavy harvest rain causing damage, with unclear references to allocations and formulas for equitable distribution.
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Marth 4 Ra
Tanmania
Fishermans Bend Aerodrome Proposed for London Heart
The Commonwealth Government plans to press the Victorian Government to convert Fishermans Bend into an aerodrome near central London. MP Chaseling urged the move, arguing the new airfield would be among the world’s finest and reduce reliance on Laverton for certain operations. Minister Parkhill is negotiating terms with Victoria, with Commonwealth funds ready to assume full responsibility if a satisfactory agreement is reached.
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Fisherman's Bend
Bourne
Sylag Vehi
Tans Servile
Chaseling
Laverton
Fisherman's Toad
Sha
Dafeane
Parkhill
Lottery Notice From Local State Office
The next lottery draw will be held Monday. Names and dates appear in the notice but the fragment confirms a Monday drawing and mentions a state lottery.
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Firat Prine
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