Haile Selassie fortunes tied to London banks amid exile
Jerusalem reports Haile Selassie has deposited between 4 and 5 million pounds in London banks. The emperor’s fortune is said to be split among Paris Cairo and Jerusalem. He carried a half million sterling in gold when leaving Addis Ababa but left silver for soldiers. He rests at Hotel David in Jerusalem guarded by a British sentinel.
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Fire on liner explosion at berth in Yarra
Fire broke out aboard the Bass Strait liner while at a Yarra River berth in Melbourne. Two men fought flames to bring it under control despite being hurled from the wharf. damage estimated at over £10,000. Stewards H Campbell and J Sumarwell aided firefighting as police collected statements.
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Mussolini Proclaims Italy Empress of Abyssinia
Mussolini announced Italy has full sovereignty over Abyssinia and proclaimed King Victor Emmanuel as Emperor. The crowd cheered as 31 guns fired and Fascist leaders met briefly to confirm the decision. Observers called it the most dramatic act in modern Italian history with widespread celebrations across Italy and among expatriates.
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Mussolini’s uncompromising stand risks war over Abyssinia
A distorted 1930s diplomatic note argues Italy will annex Abyssinia and rule territories with full sovereignty. it frames Ethiopia as a subject empire of Rome and vows to defend conquests, while warning the League of Nations against recognizing peace that allows annexation. The rhetoric underscores Italy’s push for empire and the era’s mounting tensions.
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Challenge to Two Worlds in British Public Meeting
Geneva reports a British public meeting where Haly proclaims the empire as caring for world ideas and facing the United States, Manchuria, and the future. The speech stresses empire sovereignty and opposition to recognizing Manchukuo while pledging commitment to imperial lands and peoples under a sea sovereignty.
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Scandanavia and Holland AWAIT LEAD IN SANCTIONS TALK
A UK parliamentary audience heard Lord Cecil urge not only sanctions but possible further steps if needed to deter aggression by Britain opponent nations. The discussion linked Italy Abyssinia and France, with Eden and Attlee cited on policy, while warning of the risk to peace if the Stresa alliance failed.
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Rome Allies Rally as Italy's Empire Hails Redefined Rule
In a tense Geneva discussion, Italian leaders reaffirm imperial aims amid sanctions debates. Britain and France confronted with new proclamations, while Abyssinian sovereignty shifts signal broader power realignments. Attlee visits Blom, urging intensified sanctions policy alongside Labour push for unity.
German Crown Prince and Mussolini Rally Support
A jumbled report notes Crown Prince statement threatening action if surrendered to Blanor Mussa, with Mussolini backing fascist unity. It mentions warning of collective action, Italian mobilization, and a rally crowd around Mussolini as he addresses supporters from a balcony.
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Riots in Salonika Leave Dozens Dead and Wounded
Reports from Salonika say 90 killed with thirty confirmed fatalities including two women and over 100 wounded as clashes erupt after strikes. Tobacco workers rally across Macedonia. railway and tramway workers join in sympathy. Police fire on barricades while strikers battle with chairs and improvised weapons. Armoured cars and troops deployed to restore order with fatalities and injuries mounting.
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Financial Panic in Three Capitals as Franc Weakens
Paris faces long gold queues as the franc sinks to new lows. Panic spreads to Bern and Amsterdam with Swiss and Dutch currencies under threat. Depositors withdraw gold and bullion, banks curb withdrawals, and the Bank of France shows dwindling gold reserves amid potential currency controls. Premier Sarraut and Socialist leader Blum discuss the crisis and possible economic measures.
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DuAinena Holmes
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Hindenberg Lifts Off Across Atlantic to New York
The Hindenburg moored at Lakehurst at 6 15 ET marking the first commercial flight across the North Atlantic. The time was officially set at two days 38 minutes. The airship arrived over New York at 6 o clock delivering a dramatic landing amid cheers from harbor craft as the Bremen participated in the escort and decorations.
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Egyptian Regency Cairo Political Turmoil Details
In Cairo on a Saturday the king and parliament clash over regents and ministerial positions. The government cites arms requirements and salaries for royal dependents, naming Prince Ali with an annual £30,000 stipend as part of the disputed arrangements.
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Fuaddesi
Twellk Mensim
Verger Perithes Dies in Canberra Hut Fire Tragedy
A severe blaze at a Canberra hut claimed the life of 47 year old Verger Périthes early yesterday. Milkman alerted authorities after finding the charred doorway and the body inside. Peirithes, from a famed shipbuilding lineage, was educated in England and known for knowledge in international affairs. The death prompted a church tribute by the Ven Archdeacon Robart and services at Mtabn Church.
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Dove
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Rmeor Wy
Interargur
Archdescod Robart
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Lost in Bush Woman Found After Six In Semi Conscious State
A distressed woman named Tracie Winsume Crabb was found in the bush about a mile from Nervals today after being missing and semi conscious. She had been suffering from exposure and fatigue, with a strong statement about a womanowl events nearby. Robart Keith, a local official, confirmed the recovery and conditions.
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Yen Raeseeg
Ome
Winsume Crabb
Nervals
British Railways Plans Huge Expenditure
British Railways outlines a major spending program amid discussions of modernization and expansion. Officials promise ambitious investments in infrastructure, rolling stock, and services to boost capacity and efficiency over the coming years.
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