Balkan Diplomats Busy as Easter Tensions Rise
Nazi pressure shifts to Romania and Hungary as Dr Clodius leads talks in Bucharest with Romanian authorities. Berlin bets on favorable exchange terms, higher export prices, and faster oil and agricultural output while Teleki visits Rome to discuss Italo Hungarian ties and Balkan mediation. A Romanian plan seeks a London trade accord, and Soviet Molotov may visit after Easter.
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Clodius
Hungary
Count Teleki
Rome
von Ribbentrop
Belgrade
Olieiut
Cladina
Tw Wahltat
Bucharest
Germany
Rumania
Teleki
Vreme
Mussolini
Italy
Impr
Balkan
Coal dispute move threatens miners violence in Rothbury
Violence feared after Rothbury coalfield move as Rothbury Miners Union registers as Coal and Coke Mine Workers Union. Owners of Rothbury colliery hold a large coke contract for Sydney County Council. Union registration may push non union mines out of handling. If strike widens, up to 6000 Newcastle workers could lose jobs, with transport services and trenching potential reductions noted.
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Newcastle
Rothbury
Rothbury Miners’ Union
Coal and Coke Mine Workers’ Union
Sydney County Council
Sydney
Act
Bruxner
Fruit Stocks Running Low in Britain
Wholesale grocers report confusion over new season Australian fruit consignments. Stocks are reduced and shipments are expected, but no official statement confirms whether fruits will arrive.
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Britain
London
Western Front Air Activity Report Acknowledges Quiet Day
The Gorman war communique reports intense air actions over France with German anti air defenses repelling raids and several enemy reconnaissance aircraft entering German airspace. One British aircraft was shot down from a great height. The French communique says the front day was largely quiet overall.
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London
France
Geerman
Prime Minister Savage Wellington in Weak Condition
A Sunday bulletin reports New Zealand Prime Minister Savage Wellington is very weak and unable to carry out official duties. He has been ill for some time, drawing strong public concern and anxiety from supporters and officials.
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Wellington
N.Z
Savage
Bad Bargain Wool Contract
Melbourne reports Sir Hal Colebatch former Agent General for Western Australia says Australia made a bad bargain in selling wool for sterling. He argues that depreciation of sterling harms the seller as wool sales are tied to the currency. Sir Hal notes sterling has fallen from 3.47 to 3.70 dollars since his statement.
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Melbourne
Hal Colebatch
Western Australia
Australia
Hal
Fascist Party Anniversary Marked Across Italy
Editorials praise the Fascist ideal as the path to Italy's greatness and European stability. Minister Pavolini asserts Western powers failed to prevent Germany's rise amid anniversary remarks.
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Rome
Italy
Europe
M. Pavollrni
Germany
U S A Plans 2000 Planes for Allies in Europe
Washington reports plans to supply 2000 of the latest planes to England and France. Following War Department talks and discussions with President Roosevelt and Treasury Secretary Morgenthau, the plan calls for about 312 million dollars of additional Allied purchases. The deal aims to boost production by using U S reserves while planes include dive bombers and pursuit craft. France pays a premium of 3151 dollars per plane.
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Washington
England
France
U.S.A
U.S. Army
War Department
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Army
Mutiny at Dartmoor Prison Sparks Fire and Riots
On the eve of Easter 1916 commemorations seven Irish Republican extremists rioted at Dartmoor, seizing two wardens, starting a fire in D Block, and corralling inmates. Prisoners released others, but guards regained control after hours of pandemonium. no injuries reported.
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London
Dartmoor
D Block
Tenta
Princetown
Home Office
LALA
Vine
Roosevelt backs Cromwell speech debate says Hull rebuke only
The American minister in Washington reports U S denial of stories that Roosevelt heard Cromwell’s Germany speech in Toronto. The New York Times notes Roosevelt may agree with Cromwell while Hull rebukes Cromwell for making the speech rather than its content.
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Washington
United States
Toronto
White House
o#evelt
Cromwell
Germany
Roosevelt
New York Times
Hull
Britain Plans Swift Delivery of Planes to Aid Expansion
The report notes Britain aiming to finance expansion of two plants and to be ready to act similarly for rapid delivery of aircraft to counter late German models, demonstrating urgency in wartime industrial effort.
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Britain
Britain's 2 500 Million War Budget Forecast
The Chancellor likely aims for at least 2 500 million pounds revenue next year with taxes rising. Sir John Simon to deliver his Budget on April 23. Revenue surpasses one billion for the year, deficit trimmed by about 200 thousand pounds from September estimate amid war effects.
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London
John Simon
Canberra Sees Tourist Influx Similar to Easter
Canberra drew a heavy tourist influx equal to last Easter despite limited LOCAT bans during the weekend. The Canberra Tourist Bureau reported extended hours and a high volume of inquiries, with crowds surpassing Christmas levels and remaining on par with Easter.
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Canberra
Easter traffic sets records as evacuations rise
Railway traffic on main lines to southern and western districts breaks Easter records while road transport remains lower than last year. The surge is linked to visitors taking children evacuated from London. Channel Islands routes stay buoyant as war assets grow concerns over draining accumulated funds.
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London
Parla
Channel Islands
Protests Call for Union Labour in Defence Works
Protests against alleged infringements of union rights in defence contracts and aircraft construction were voiced at the Interstate sheet metalworkers conference. A resolution urged the Commonwealth Minister for Supply to curb excessive juvenile labour and to mandate union labour.
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Brisbane
Commonwealth
Labour conference adopts antiwar policy
Sweden calls up more recruits with 10 000 Swedes summoned due to limited conscription and shortage of suitable instructors. Earlier exemptions shown but disability to be remedied. training in April resumes for the 1939 class.
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London
New South Wales Labour Opposes War with Soviet Union
At the NSW Labour Party conference the motion opposing war against the Soviet Union was carried by 195 to 68. It urged peace efforts and nationalization of armaments while denouncing imperialist motives and urging antiwar, anti-finance policies amid calls for unity and possible federal ALP appeal.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Australian Labour Party
Soviet Union
Australia
Labour
Treasury
A.L.P
Capitaliata
J. Hughes
Labour Party
Menzies
Cham
Berlain
Hughes
Lang Party
J. J. Graves
W. J. Evans
Labour Movement
New South Wales Labour Party
W. J. McKell
McKell
R&d
C. Archer
M.lc
A.F
Communist Party
Raid on Sylt London claims misinterpretation of air raid data
British authorities insist their initial claims were not exaggerated about the Sylt raid. They say about 80 square miles were targeted, with some areas where bombs failed to show impact. The Hornum base near Germany saw 43 tons dropped and RAF observers noted damage. A German plane tried to strike Cromer Knoll on the Norfolk coast.
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London
Nagi
Syl
Ttia
Teserea
Bylt
Hindenburg
Hornum
R.A.F
Bylton
Sylt
Saya
Air Ministry
Cromer Knoll Wehrship
Norfolk
Conditions of Peace Allied Principles Conform To Vatican and Roosevelt
The Spectator notes two authoritative peace definitions from Pope Pius XII and President Roosevelt. The Pope lists five postulates including nations' right to live, mutual disarmament, and fair treatment of minorities. Roosevelt’s speech aligns with these, and Britain and France can accept both as the basis for enduring peace.
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London
Wekly Spectator
Pace
Roosevelt
Britain
Francs
College of Cardinals
British Co operatives endorse peace plan at conference
The Co operative Party annual conference endorsed the executive statement calling for a German government to restore the independence of Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Poland and to be ready to cooperate in building a League of Nations and maintaining world security.
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London
Co-operative Party
Langie Oo Federation of Nations
Anglo French Colonial Policy Welcomed
The Economist reports a permanent liaison office to foster Anglo French colonial cooperation between London and Paris. It notes gradual contact across political and economic life of the empires and emphasizes the importance of colonial citizens within the combined sphere.
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London
Sunny
Paris
Economist
Capitala
Public meeting on abolishing State Parliaments in Grafton area
The Grafton and South Grafton Chamber of Commerce announced a public meeting for March 29. Delegates local government and North Coast bodies are invited to discuss the abolition of State Parliaments. Chamber president L. J. Abrahams cited need for constitutional reform and public access to the debate.
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Grafton
Grafton and South Grafton
Sydney Show Attendance and Gate Takings
Yesterday's Sydney show drew 166 937 attendees with gate takings of 11000 pounds. Officials deem the event dance performance unsatisfactory compared with last year's figures of 12500 pounds.
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Sydney
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