France Faces Franc Devaluation Near, Bank of England Action
The French public expects franc devaluation within weeks while London papers say the step nears. The Bank of England reportedly spent large funds to curb a drop in the exchange rate, with the market offering three months ahead at 80 to sterling versus 161 1/4. The scene hints at a long-run gold reserve argument and political, psychological impacts on France.
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Police Inquiry Marks Mackay Evidence Amid Commission Drama
Sydney Monday reporting on the Royal Commission investigation into police methods. MLA Lauriel questioned why certain remarks compelled him to appear and whether rumors of offers to influence testimony affected witnesses. Mackay testified about his non affiliation with police BLP and the commission’s handling of evidence and officers.
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Europe Unimpressed Eyes Turned On Next Step London
Berlin reports reveal 97.75 percent in favor of Hitler in total electorate with near unanimous support in many districts as crowds cheer from the Chancellery balcony. French and Parisian voices predict economic union moves and future coups while police monitor anti Hitler pamphleteering and betting shop crackdowns unfold in Australia and Germany.
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London Drafting Proposals Hit Berlin Election Turmoil
Berlin reports say German leaders, preoccupied with elections, plan constructive proposals to be discussed with London Tuesday. Hitler and Ribbentrop draft terms while Flandin’s speeches are deemed unnecessary amid strained consultations and claims of espionage tainting the vote.
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Germany May Not Enter Pact With Franco British Talks
Military observers in London say Germany may view Franco British and Belgian staff talks as an obstacle to settlement. The Daily Telegraph notes Parliament and public fear the talks imply a broader alliance while stressing conversations will be technical and limited to possible expeditionary transport of army and air forces, with no commitment to a military alliance.
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Germany Demands Payments From Italy Escalates Tension
Rome reports Germany has halted coal exports and raw materials to Italy and demands payment in gold or overdue debt. Official circles expect Hitler's stance to harden after the election as German moves aim to pressure Italy and expose its vulnerability.
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Italian Bombers Destroy Harar City in Massive Raid
Addis Ababa reports a large air raid by 37 Italian bombers on Harar, Abyssinia. The attack left thousands homeless, with 40 dead and 130 injured. Civilian and mission sites suffered extensive damage including the Egyptian Red Cross Hospital and the British Consulate vicinity. Military comment suggested the raid’s tactical value was minimal, but the city remains largely ruined as occupation plans advance.
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Soviet Warning to Japan Over Mongolia Pact
Moscow reports the Soviet Union warned Japan of a possible armed response to further Manchukuo aggression in Outer Mongolia. A Russian Mongolian mutual defense treaty was announced with orders to shoot on sight if frontier violations occur. Despite the warning, Japanese forces reportedly crossed the frontier in two separate attacks, both repulsed with heavy losses.
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Arab State Emir Requests Arab Link to French Mandate
Emir Abdullah of Transjordan asks British to link Arab autonomy with French Mandate areas in Trans-Jordan or unite Transjordania in Palestine under a treaty with Britain. The move could heighten Jewish Arab tensions ahead of Easter and Panoversion observances, but authorities say precautions are in place.
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Two garage murder suspects found guilty in Sydney court
In Central Criminal Court Justice Street presided over the trial of James Eighton Massey 22 and Aubrey Potter 21 both motor mechanics found guilty of the murder attempt on Norman Hamjal Stead 36 garage manager of a Darlinghurst road service station. The Crown alleged a common design to rob ended in a fatal shot during a struggle. Both men gave statements and Massey admitted aiming to frighten Stead and claimed the pistol was not loaded when Potter fired inadvertently.
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Strike Ends At Port Kembla Amid Union Talks
A Monday strike at Port Kembla concluded with a recommendation to resume work under terms set by the Australian tram and steel company. Employee Annabel, dismissed at the strike’s start, would be temporarily reinstated pending case review by company and union representatives. A unions meeting in the Sydney Trades Hall will endorse the resolution.
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New English Cricket Captain for Australia
London report from The Sunday Despatch states G Allan will captain the English team on a tour of Australia New Zealand. The article notes this is the intended first test voyage under his leadership and outlines expectations for the tour.
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Restoration bydnety ends bid to protest wage cuts
A regional meeting of federal and state public servants decided not to send a deputation to acting Premier Bruxner. Instead they urged civil service groups in England to press the Minister for Commerce and the New South Wales Premier for arbitration. Speakers decried wage inequality in public service and called for payment according to awards without cutovers. The Railways and Tramways Officers’ Association urged NSW government to follow its promises to Port Kembla workers via arbitration.
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