Italy and Germany Sign Military Pact Amid Canton Fighting
London dispatch reports fierce fighting in Canton through the night. Hong Kong and Shanghai correspondents note Chinese irregulars near cities, calls of Japanese defense, and claims of a May offensive. Chinese casualties are cited at 1,500 to 3,000 with 800 remnants at Yushong and martial law rumored near Canton.
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Queensland Premier criticizes defence measures
Queensland Premier Mr Forgan Smith states he is dissatisfied with Commonwealth defence plans to protect the state. He notes the defence minister emphasizes Darwin and Port Moresby when Queensland's vulnerability is raised, arguing the justification does not ease concerns.
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Darwin
Port Moresby
Price of Bricks: Premier Signals High Cost Debate
Sydney dispatch reports Premier Stevens refusing to disclose Justice de Bounhour's brick price findings. The Premier says a bill regulating building materials and food prices will likely be introduced next week, with Cabinet to consider the delayed report.
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Stevens
Justice de Boun
Motorman Dies in Melbourne After Yards Crash
Stanley John, 61, of West Brana Wick, died in hospital after severe injuries from a collision at Jolimont railway yards on Saturday night. He was the motorman of the train that crashed into a pile of station carvings, authorities said.
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Jolimont
Prince Henry's
Romanian Talks With Turkey
A brief official notice from Bucharest reports discussions between Romanian and Turkish foreign ministers. The exchange focused on potential visits and mutual views on regional matters, with statements indicating ongoing engagement and planned agendas.
Government Opposes Migrant Colonies in Australia
Sydney reports the Government will uphold assimilation into national life and prevent refugee colonies. The Interior Minister, urged by Senators, rejects allowing alien groups to settle in the Northern Territory to develop separately, aiming to keep new arrivals aligned with Australian ideas and living standards.
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Bngestion
Northern Territory
Widows of the ALP Chair Resign Amid Dam Controversy
Sydney report shows Lady Parker resigning from the Widows of the ALP Association with vice president Lady Budge and Mrs. B in the leadership. The move followed a letter accusing Dame Enid Lyons of impropriety and £50 000 alleged misdeeds, an accusation later denied. Dame Enid is praised for public service and support from her husband’s contributions.
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Austraiie
Labour unity conference urged immediate conference representation
A Sydney Trades Hall gathering of delegates and militants from A L P branches expressed confidence in the July conference. Motions urged that the organisation be commenced immediately to secure representation at the conference.
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Sydney
A.L.P
Sydney Trades Hall
German Forces Exercise Off Jutland After War
Thirty two German ships are reported exercising off Jutland in a major naval drill. It marks a rare postwar deployment as Copenhagen notes heightened military activity and observers await further details on the drill scope and participating vessels.
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Copenhagen
Jutland
Axis Pact Aims to Steady European Peace Talks
Reports from The Times Daily Telegraph News Chronicle and others debate the German Italian pact and its effect on European security. They cite Britain France and Russia weighing Anglo French Anglo Russian positions while Japan signals possible three power ties and Italy Germany push for cooperation to avert war. Prime ministers and foreign ministers in Rome Berlin and London are monitoring the drafting of the Triple Axis and potential non aggression accords with Latvia and Yugoslavia.
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Daily Telegraph
T Alegraph
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Humberlain
News Chronicle
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Overseas Affaire
Foreign Office
Japan
Immigration reform debate delays naturalisation period
Officials consider shortening the five year residential period for foreign entrants to Australia. Newcomers have petitioned the Interior Ministry to reduce the wait to four years. Minister H and Woll report a surge in applications while outlining several legal and administrative hurdles before any change can take effect.
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Sydney
Aus
Soviet Alliance Interview Set With Moscow Envoy
Report notes Ambassador Sir Sii- Jaen Beerin to interview ne tign Mmater Mr. Alalgtov on Monday and relay Britain’s plan on Soviet alliance. Assistant Soviet Foreign Affairs Commissar M. Potemkinsin announced. King Paris of Bulgaria and Prince timer linked to Moscow visit. Henry Leeds heads to meet Molitov later Monday.
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Sunitiy
Sii- Jaen Beerin
Wheat price stabilisation urged by premier in letter
The Premier Mr A Dunstan urged a conference of state and Commonwealth representatives to consider wheat industry position and effects of low overseas prices. He warned Victorian growers may abandon acreage if not supported and called for a nationwide policy to stabilise wheat prices over years.
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A. Dunstan
Commonwealth
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Italian Consular Agent Expelled for Hostility to France
In Toulon on Sunday the Italian Consular Agent at Saint Maxime has been expelled for grounds of public hostility to France. The action reflects deteriorating relations and a government response to diplomatic tensions. The brief note cites official steps without detail on reprisals or subsequent measures.
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Saint Maxine
France
May Day Rally Draws Forty Thousand in Hyde Park
London Labour marchers from across the capital fill Hyde Park in a May Day rally. A woman pushes a sleeping baby in a pram, a man resembling Chamberlain rides a balloon model, banners call for unity with Russia and peace, and chants demand no conscription and changes in foreign policy. Leaders and MPs attend from several platforms amid anti government agitation.
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Morrison
Dalton, Montagne
Ellen Wilkinson
Labour report backs volunteers over conscription in defence plan
Britain s Labour Party defence policy report urges liberal bounties higher pay and more commissions for ranks Territorials gain Regulars privileges with officers and men. It also calls for a marriage allowance at 21 continuity of employment after discharge anti profiteering public ownership of armament firms defence coordination and ministers for supply and defence.
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Victory parade cited as troops to fly home from Madrid
In Madrid on Sunday British United Press reports a victory parade for troops returning home. The article notes German forces and other allied operations, detailing plans for air transport back to base.
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United Press
Menzies Urges Cooperation to Forge Australia’s Future
Prime Minister Menzies told Lord Mayors that Australia stands at a national career threshold. He seeks broad public support to mobilize resources and defend the nation, hoping to unite states and municipalities in mutual effort while urging patience and understanding from the public.
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Igils
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Trojans
Air Raid Precautions Discussed in Australia
In Melbourne and Sydney reports outline planning for air raid precautions. The state premier and government views are noted, while officials say gas masks for schools are unnecessary due to rapid mask deterioration and limited usefulness if needed.
Mussolini Suffering From Eye Trouble
From Rome a report says Signor Mussolini is troubled by a severe eye condition. He may seek treatment in Switzerland with Professor Vogt, who declined an invitation to travel to Rome. It is understood the dictator will receive further treatment soon.
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Mussolini
Rome
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Switzerland
Man with no flying experience attempts aeroplane flight
Douglas Clugston, 21, rode a Newtown Park octopus ride and, with only a book on lying and one prior plane trip, went to Archerfield aerodrome at 5 am April 28 to fly a plane. Police Court heard he was charged with unlawfully using an aircraft without owner consent. The magistrate convicted him but discharged him by one good behaviour.
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Brisbane
Newtown Park
Douglas Clugston
Archerfield
Clugston
Impersonated elector at Waverley by election suspect
At Padlington Court Michael Doyle aged 85 a printer was committed for trial on a charge of impersonating a voter at the Waverley bye election held on April 28. When challenged he ran from the booth, called a tram, fell to the ground and was captured.
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Paddington Court
Michael Doyle
Waverley
Doyle
Duke of Windsor Peace Broadcast Promises World Appeal
New York Monday NBC publicises the Duke of Windsor peace message from Verdun to America today. The plan is a peace appeal framed by world condition context and wartime memories. Some speculate on timing with the King and Queen’s departure. The Duke may cancel if broadcast timing is deemed untimely.
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NBC
Dirks
Nia
Import Duty Advisory Committee Appoints Sir Donald Banke
London announces the appointment of Sir Donald Banke to the Import Duty Advisory Committee to replace Sir Bidney Chapsman, who is retiring. Sir Arthur Street will succeed Sir Donald Banke in the chair.
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Donald Banke
Australia
Alralon
Oemittee
Bidney
Arthur Street
Dold Bani
Native Affairs Statement Sparks Fresh Food Law Debate
Roegerding announced that the northern regulator Foil stated meat would comply with the new law. Behar has seen developments, with officials pressuring for enforcement and public clarification on exemptions and penalties.
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