British Prime Minister outlines peace efforts to Parliament
In a Commons address, Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald detailed British government efforts in Paris and Geneva to preserve peace and pursue world disarmament. He described plans for a comprehensive disarmament security framework and anticipated initial opposition, followed by broad acceptance once reviewed.
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London
Paris
Geneva
Rome
Europe
House of Commons
MacDonald
Hitler Receives Indefinite Full Powers in Reichstag
Reichstag grants Adolf Hitler indefinite emergency powers as he pledges to pursue peace with France Britain and Italy. He calls for disarmament and equal rights while aiming to resolve conflicts through understanding. Goering accuses Socialist Democrats of betraying national honor.
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Reichstag
Hitler
France
European obligations and German equality debated
The Premier stressed Europe must grant equality to Germany, ending coercive powers over other peoples. He warned that obligations imply responsibility and that a transitional stage would avoid rearmament, asserting Geneva intervention revived hope for a concrete agreement amid distrust and fragile unity.
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Germany
Four Power Treaty Proposal Sparks British Debate in War Era
The British prime minister discussed Mussolini’s four power treaty proposal, noting it aimed to remove war causes in Europe and protect smaller states. He said Italy’s motives warranted study, while France emphasized loyal cooperation among League powers to preserve peace, with further talks anticipated.
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Rome
Aaid
Mussolini
Ent
Maavalini
Europe
Vine
League
Debate on MacDonald Statement Draws Foreign Policy Clash
In a crowded House debate Liberal Rt Archit Ainelah praised MacDonalds 10 day work as a bene ficial change while Winston Churchill defended MacDonalds direction of Britain foreign policy. France voiced concern over German rearmament and UK policy, with Anthony Elen disputing claims France was asked to halve its army. Diplomatic observers from several nations watched from the gallery.
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MacDonal
Winston Churchill
MacDonald
Britain
France
Germany
Hera
Euro
Fran
Mactlarrakin
Wittulra
Foreign Affairs
Anthony Elen
Urbain
Vialian
Minister Delays Public Circulation on Hospital Board Plan
The Minister for Health Mr Marr decided not to circularise public bodies in Canberra to seek views on the hospital board question. He informed the Advisory Council’s Deputy and chaired figures of consultation. He favours representation for contributors to the Canberra Hospital on a management advisory board and aims to complete the proposal before seeking approval.
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Marr
Canberra
Advisory Council
J.T. H. Goodwin
Thes
French fur tax on imports inflames trade talks
A 16 percent fur tax has been imposed on imports from South Africa New Zealand and Ceylon in an effort to offset economic pressures Paris faces renewed trade tensions with these exporting nations as officials debate adjustment of the levy.
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Paria
South Africa
New Zealand
Ceylon
Canberra Trades School moves workshops to Kingston next week
Consequent on the need for extra accommodation at Talawen Park School the Plumbing and Sheet Metal and Machinery and Fitting Classes have been moved to Kingston workshops. The closing in these subjects will be reopened next week. The Superintendent of Training Mr Brenacke of Sydney Technical College will supervise the installation of a new lead burning plant enabling apprentices to receive instruction in the latest methods of the trade. Mr Brenneke’s visit included a demonstration of lead burning and the use of gases and chemicals, witnessed by many apprentices and journeymen.
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Talawen Park School
Canberra
Hrenneke
Lal
American Protest Against Retention of Pacific Islands
Geneva report notes U S opposition to Japan keeping Pacific Islands. US officials warned League members Washington would object if Japan sought to retain the islands, signaling policy concern.
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Geneva
United States
League
Japan
Pacific Islands
Britain imposes full embargo on Russian imports
Reported in informed circles that the Cabinet discussed an embargo on all Russian imports after April 17 and that diplomatic severance would follow. The arrest of the engineers is viewed as a trumped up affair and unconditional release seen as the only solution.
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London
Typhoid Outbreak Ripples Through Religious Camp
In Cowra a typhoid outbreak from a Followers of Christ camp near Wuattamondarn sickened 28 of 300 attendees and claimed three lives, though no camp site cases were found. Health inspectors investigate carrier-linked transmission as victims from Noemi, Lake Curgethien, Henry, and Auburn seek treatment.
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Cowra
Followers of Christ
Wuattamondarn
Campsie
Hoart of Health
Young
Lucknow
Auburn
Noemi
Marre Lake
Curgethien
Henry
Reichstag Enabling Bill Passed as Hitlerrose to Power
The Reichstag approved the Enabling Bill by 441 to 44 with all parties except the Communists in support. Hitler appeared on the balcony to a cheering crowd as storm troops announced the end of one chapter and the start of another. Beveringg was arrested near the Reichstag but allowed to vote again later before imprisonment. The Reich Councils initially backed the measure while authorities warned abroad against publishing atrocity stories as violence subsides.
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Our Movement
Herr Beveringg
Hetehsatag
Reich Councils
Sintet
Unioninitialy
Hitler's Berlin Speech Calls for Public Punishment of Communists
Hitler denounced Communism after the Reichstag fire and vowed to exterminate it in Germany as an internal matter. He urged approval of the Enabling Act and faced frantic applause for his calls to execute incendiaries and accomplices.
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Berlin
Thursaday
Herr Hitler
Germany
Hitler
Conference to Discuss Navigation Rights on Amur River
The Manchukuo spokeman announced a tripartite conference between Japan Showlet and Manchukuo to meet in Harbin to discuss rights for the three nations. Principal topic is navigation along the Amur River amid reports of Soviet dam and breakwater construction impeding traffic.
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Shanghat
Manchukuo Spokomman
Japan
Manchukuo
Harbin
Ti Ja
Amur
Court Martial of Tower Prisoner London Hearing Adjourned
Lt Stewart, defended by Mormon Parkes, pleads not guilty to treachery but admits meetings with Marie Louise in Germany and restates he kept scrapbooks and photographs for personal use. The court martial adjourned without a verdict as testimony described alleged German secret service ties.
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London
Llont
Raillle Stewart
Marie Louise
Mormon Parkes
Stewart
Blewart
Prince Henry
Gandhurat
India
Berlin
iHe
Obet
Wandsee Lake
Maurie Louise
Kingliah Boamally
Marie Lowise
Germany
Hoan
War Office
Ober
Secret Service
Restriction Of Butter Exports Stirring Debate In New Zealand
Wellington Friday reports Mr W Goalfellow advisory director of the New Zealand Co operative Dairy Co said he had urged the Dairy Board to restrict butter exports to Britain as a preemptive move amid a downturn in prices. He warned restrictions could play into foreign hands and be harmful to the industry.
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Wellington
W. Goalfellow
New Zealand Co-operative Dairy Co
New Zealand Jeairy Board
Northern Territory leases under government inquiry announced
The Minister for the Interior announced a government committee to investigate Northern Territory leases. The panel includes Chief Surveyor Shepherd, engineer Mr. Smith, and Interior Dept officer Mr. Brackenreg, with travel requirements across the territory and duties on stock routes and bore provisions.
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Perkina
Northern Territory
Australian Olympic Federation Meeting Discusses National Games
The Australian Olympic Federation held its annual meeting in AYDNEY. Manager Mr. R Eve questioned control of the games compared to the national championships. It was decided the Australian third National Games would be held in South Australian Sound. The team balance showed a credit balance of £0.00.
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Aydney
R. Eve
South Australian
Federal Court Refuses Cancellation of Railway Awards
Melbourne reports the Full Arbitration Court dismissed an application to cancel railway awards in New South Wales Victoria Western Australia and Tasmania and tramway awards. The ruling notes October 4 orders to preserve base wage and hours while allowing state tribunals to take broader control amid economic strain.
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Melbourne
NE W
Victoria
Western Australia
Toamania
Nos. W
Dethridge
Beehy
Prake-Brockman
N.8.w
Victor
South Australia
Tasmania
Railway Commission
Barrier Reef survey to be resumed by Navy Board
The Navy Board has decided to recommission the sloop Port Moresby to continue the survey of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Barrier Reef
Melbourne
Navy Board
Port Moresby
Great Barrier Reef
Hammond Leads England Comeback In New Zealand Test
In Wellington the first England vs New Zealand test opened with players including Hammond and Jardine starring for England. Hammond raced to a double century, ending 293 not out as Ames followed with a century before being bowled. England stumbled to 0 for four in the early overs.
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Wellington
N.Z
Engeland
New Zealand
Jardine
Toas
Eingland
Sutcliffe
Paynter
Hammond
Ames
Amen
Vivian
Hours Inquiry Reaffirms 44 Hour Rail Standard
In Sydney on the Standard Hours Inquiry Vivian Gerald Hii asserts the 48 hour federal award was not aimed to shorten hours. 44 hours remains universal with four hours pay preserved. William Fennell supports the view as the inquiry adjourns for wartime version revisions.
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Rydney
Vivian Gerald Hii
Railway Department
William Fennell
Linl
Lan Thor
Federal Court urged unified control of railway awards in Oz states
The Federal Court discussed splitting railway award jurisdiction among NSW Victoria Tasmania WA or keeping it federal. Some states sought withdrawal while South Australia favored federal oversight. Queensland cited minor issues but judges believed a national award could be achieved if a common policy emerged. The court noted possible jurisdiction extensions but urged legislative action.
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N.S.W
Victoria
Tasmania
Western Australia
Siutes
South Australlia
Queensland
Commonwealth
India Court
Massy Cup Cooma Prepares To Defend
Cooma communities rally behind the Massy Cup as a special committee forms to oversee Massy Cup affairs. The previous season saw a combined team from two local clubs to challenge the Malay Cup, spurring unprecedented public enthusiasm and a split approach to player selection and training.
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Cooma
Reclas
Ie Les
Chiba
Salvation Army Officer Dies at Home in Marrickville
General Wilson a prominent Salvation Army officer died at his home in Marrickville on Friday. He was aged 2.
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Bydney
Wilson
Salvation Army
Marrickville
Pouteday
Plans for Australian unemployment relief delayed to May Loan Council
Prime Minister Mr J G Latham announced in the House of Representatives that precise unemployment relief measures are not yet developed and will be laid before the Loan Council meeting in May. He noted close monitoring and credit to state governments for reducing unemployment.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Loan Council
J. G Latham
House of Representatives
Boullin
Latham
Carlorn
Revival of Trade in Australian Motor Bodies
Mr. W. Holden, chairman of General Motors Holden Ltd, stated that motor body building in Australia had grown enough to make exports likely soon. The firm employs 1,575 workers and could hire more skilled tradesmen domestically. Body production schedules for the next two months are about three times last year’s April and May volumes.
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Melbourne
W. Holden
General Motors
Holden, Ltd
Australia
Plane overturns at Mascot landing after dark
Two men escaped serious injury when a light plane overturned on taxiing to Mascot aerodrome after a dusk landing attempt. Albert Chariton suffered facial lacerations and abrasions. his son Ronald Chariton was uninjured. An onlooker helped free them until ambulance arrival.
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Rydney
Mascot
Ronaldharnion
Albert Chariton
Kiandra
Chariton
Five men charged with breaking and entering in Riley Street theft
Albert Williams 40 William Campbell 213 James Fompana 40 John Quinn 20 and George Graham 24 faced Central Court for breaking into William Roberts Riley Street dwelling and stealing valuables. They allegedly claimed police status then threatened to shoot if noise was made and were later arrested after Constable McMaster drew his revolver in a taxi.
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Sydney
Albert Edward Williams
William James Campbell
Barrowman
James Fompana
John Joseph, Quinn
George Graham
Central Court
William Roberts
Riley Street
Robert
McMaster
Yallourn Murder Case Details Poison Found in Medicine
In Yallourn the death of Elsie Moore on February 14 is linked to poison found in medicine bottles at her bedside. Jo Mann and co defendant Mann are connected to the case with a woman’s statement indicating Polson involvement. Mann remains remanded with bail set for March.
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Melbourne
Jo Mann
Elsie Moore
Yallourn
Leo
Aie
Polson
Mann
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