New Governor of South Australia General Dugan
London reports General Winston Dugan has been appointed Governor of South Australia succeeding Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven. Dugan plans to engage with the people to address problems and extend his influence. He is described as a distinguished British Army general who fought with Australians in World War I and is interested in racing and sports. Mrs Dugan is noted as a clever painter.
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London
Winston Dugan
South Australia
Alexander Hore-Ruthvon
Dugan
France
Plandera
Battlefelds
Hela
eeo7Ormrv
German naval secrets at Singapore base unveiled
The Daily Telegraph reports on German naval secrets tied to Singapore's Changi base, noting 19th century long guns and 100 ton coastal artillery. It claims these weapons were shipped to Changhi and defended by batteries, with details questioned for accuracy.
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London
Ferman
Aero Daily Telegraph
Feathera
Changhi
Singapore
Cruiaer “Iukioun
Maine
Changi
Ha Daily ‘Telegraph
Tate
German Spies Sentenced in Poland Marriage Ties
Marie Agorek a 23 year old Polish woman and Jan Garvoki 21 were sentenced to imprisonment by a military court for spying for Germany. The couple, who married in jail a day before the sentence, may be exchanged for Polish agents arrested in Germany. An inquiry traced the spy ring to a secret cupboard in a Wareaw hotel room, where false papers hid the Germans who stayed there.
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Warsaw
Marie Agorek
Poland
Rmest Grrvoki
Germany
Agorek
Gar- Voki
Japanese Denials of Press Reports on Malay Strait Incident
A Japanese denial counters a Daily Japanese report about a Malay Strait construction disruption. The spokesman says no coalitions or rapid evacuations were ordered and claims the event involved no immediate departure of Japanese steamers.
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Tokio
Devia
Plea for National Road route debated in New South Wales
Representatives of 16 nearby towns urged the Minister to support a Main Road project across New South Wales from the southern border at Water to the Queensland line. Speakers stressed highway value for transport and rail competition, with debate over route favoring a link to the present highway before continuing to Condobolin and the border towns. Funding remains a barrier, with estimates around 47,000 to 194 pounds discussed, and the Government promising a department report before broader consideration.
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Nbirea Sankpallien
Deputa
Vuxner
Mt. Y
New Suth Wales
Pordal
Wate
Queensland
Wyalong
Condostrn
Kiquadea
Coomamble
Walgett
Beale
aMfcers
We Department
Eee
Miner Killed by Fall of Coal in Newcastle
A coal mine accident in Newcastle results in the death of a miner after a fall of coal. Rescue efforts are reported as underway with authorities investigating the incident and securing the scene.
Strikers Riot in Times Square Disrupt Taxi Service
Striking taxi cab drivers in New York defied a police edict and attacked operating cabs in Times Square during the theatre rush. Dozens of cabs were damaged as officers, aided by 400 detectives and mounted units, attempted to drive back the mob in the milltown area.
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New York
Sabe
Times Square
German budget DOF employment scheme borrows huge loans
Berlin officials announce that funding for a vast employment program cannot come from the budget and must be borrowed. The plan would absorb about 300 million pounds excluding fananes, risking heavy future charges, with a partial recovery of 180 million annually to safeguard ongoing financing under the German currency.
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Berlin
Herr von Krosick
Lang Party Delegates Threaten Unity Split in NSW
Lang Party delegates returning from Adelaide attack Boullin and other Labour delegates at the Sydney conference. They warn at a Melbourne Labour meeting that unity may fail and Labour candidates could be cut unless unity is achieved.
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Melbourne
Boullin
Labour Party
Sydney
Lang Party
New South Wales
Adelaide
Diphtheria Outbreak Ends Three Lives in District
An outbreak of diphtheria has caused three deaths in the district. The Education Department plans to take similar action to protect public immunization and act on availability of serum for residents.
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Gundagal
Position Education
No Substitute in Sight in Irish Senate Abolition Talk
In Dublin on Sunday Mr de Valera spoke at Mullan Gar and said he had not decided what would replace the Senate, but that it would be abolished. Fitzgerald warned abolition would bring dictatorship and financial ruin as the cabinet risked plunging Ireland into further unrest amid claims of profligate expenses.
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Dublin
Sunde
de Valera
Mullangar
Senate
Peraps
Deamond
Fitzgerald
Ireland
Fussles
Italian Elections 90 Percent Poll Expected
Rome reports elections conducted quietly with a 90 percent poll expected. A large placard with Yes was displayed at fascist headquarters, while voters received two forms marked Yes and No. Many dropped the No form and placed the Yes form in the voting urn. Parliament to meet on April 4 to transfer powers to corporations and dissolve. Masters of Italian steamers worldwide sent messages that crews had voted.
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Rome
Parlement
Pamobet Leket
Critics Fight Canberra Electric Regulation Move
Expressing sharp criticism of the Ministers action the Advisory Council urged further study of its request to cut charges for commercial users and to abolish the quarterly minimum consumption. Mr Shakespeare led the resolution noting council work was ignored and arguing price reforms would not harm the wealthy but would ease burdens on low income households already hit by rising accounts. The meeting warned of continued unease over proposed rules and their broader impact on consumers.
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Advisory Council
Canberra
New Lerdly
Tmm
Hakespeare
Courgaud
Cked
H. C. Green
Braddon
Alustle
Perth
Monde
Duc
Goodwin
Teltrain
CorennanSing
Gourgaud
Caumway
Acton
Shakespeare Mall
Costa
Bowling match abandoned amid scattered scores
Partial scores show Barnett out Sundries von ye bowling 2 alooibe for BT Fran ke 2 for Th Bryant none for 37 Junca 2 for 61 Zimbulla mone for I. The report records a disrupted game with incomplete innings and unclear final totals.
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Franke
Bryant
Junca
Zimbulla
Conversion loans praised as saving Australia money
London reception for Mr Bruce highlights success of recent conversion operations in London, claimed to save Australia seven and a half million annually as war demands eased. He credits Australian effort and Empire resources for future trade stability and favorable postwar negotiations.
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Melbourne
Bruce
London
Australia
England
America
Astraliay
Sture
Ausia
Thors
Women migrants return home in large numbers from abroad
The Daily Herald reports that thousands of young women have returned to England from the Dominions and the United States. Many had gone abroad to wed, teach, nurse, or work as domestics, with 1900 from Canada, 1000 from Australia, 400 from New Zealand, 300 from South Africa, and others from India, the United States, and European countries. Overall 22,600 men and 23,500 women have returned.
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London
The
Daily. Herald
England
Domainicos
United States
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Indis
Fuidrede
Germany
Austria
France
Ship Subsidies Denounced by International Conference
Hamburg Sunday report states the International Conference condemned ship subsidies and urged national committees to add representatives to the International Committees and pressed governments to approach Britain on the matter.
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Hammhurg
Tri Qos Hn
Britain
Bruce Cancels Planned Canberra Visit
Mr Bruce will not visit Canberra as planned and will depart for Byansy tomorrow. He held talks today with a member of the Wheat Commission, outlining a change in his itinerary.
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MR. Bruce
Canberra
Melbourne
Grace
Byansy
Mambera
The
Wheat Commission
Yass Canberra Highway Proposal Hailed for State Status
Canberra advisory council discusses reconditioning the Yass Canberra road, proposing it be declared a State Highway and opened in honor of Prince George. Mr Shakespeare argues the route would ease Jeir Creek crossings and connect Sydney Melbourne traffic, with support from Col Good and local shires.
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Canberra Advisory Council
T. M. Bbakespeare
Mrr
Bhakenpeare
New South
Seanecard
bnaRe
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Yuse Road
Coubell
Canferea
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Yaga Road
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Yarrowhamin
Métorinto
Yase
Tate
Hume Highway
New South Wales
Sydney-Melbourne
King's Highway
Tursut
Prince’s Highway
New South Wales ‘Transport Board
Riverina
Victoria
Goulburn
Prince George
Shakespeare
Col. Good
Disarmament notes eyed by Britain and France
The Disarmament Committee of Cabinet will draft notes for France on fresh guarantees of security. The Daily says Britain is not prepared to extend Locarno Treaty guarantees to alternate frontiers or accept automatic sanctions for aggression. Britain would seek substantial disarmament concessions in return.
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London
Musaay
Cabinet
France
Iertain
Locarno
Letter Frontiera
Britain
Empire
Alarmist reports of arms in Paris and London
Paris and London distress over weapon rumors. A Paris correspondent notes rumors of light arms and dusters amid wartime tensions, with officials urging restraint while observers question the veracity of claims about armed groups and nighttime activity.
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Paris
Strike Averted In Motor Industry Sees Compromise
Washington reports a week of talks produced a compromise satisfactory to union leaders and employers. Roosevelt announced a plan granting free collective bargaining rights and government supervision to reveal workers’ preference for the American Federation of Labour or Company Union, signaling a shift toward unionization in major car plants.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ceparta
Detroit
Flint
American Federation of Labour
Gat
Stabilisation call from commerce chamber on world currencies
A Sunday statement from the Monetary Committee of an Information Chamber of Commerce urges early worldwide currency stabilisation. It warns dropping the gold standard by any remaining countries could trigger a new wave of currency instability and disrupt trade.
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Washington
Monetary Committee
Meat expert McDonald arrives in Sydney for advisory role
William McDonald supervising engineer for Swift and Company of Chicago arrived in Sydney aboard the Martposs. He will advise the Meat Board on reconditioning at Homebush abattoirs and provide expert guidance on meat packing and preservation methods. During WWI he led the British Food Ministry in meat production for troops.
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Bydnet
Sydney
William -McDonald
Swift and Company
Chica
Australia
Homebush
McDonald
U.A
Food Ministry
England
Meja
Stavisky associate surrenders in one war
A Stavisky associate surrenders as part of a broader wartime development. The report notes prior ties with another figure who befriended him, signaling shifting alliances in the conflict and potential impacts on ongoing investigations.
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Rta
Austria Moves Toward Catholic State under New Constitution
Vienna telegram reports plans for a federal Austria guided by Catholic established church. Government would initiate bills, consultative councils include priests and industry reps, with a concordat shaping church status. regional councils to oversee provincial matters.
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London
Vienna
The
Daily Telegraph
Austria
Trade Uni
Conetral
Lyons Resigns as Secretary of Canberra University Council
At a Canberra University College meeting, L D Lyons BSA LLB resigned as secretary of the council after stating he could no longer devote the necessary time to duties. The council accepted the resignation with regret and recorded appreciation for his valuable service since the college’s start.
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Canberra
L. D, Lyons
BSA
Council
Inc
Thie College
Q. Ewes
Peta
Apri
CANBERRA WORKS Proposals for Next Year ADVISORY COUNCIL'S REQUEST
The advisory council asks for input on proposals for the coming year in Canberra. Officials seek community and stakeholder suggestions to shape policies and programs.
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