Pacific Non-Aggression Pact Conference Suggested
Authorities contemplate a Pacific region conference to negotiate a non aggression pact. Australia hints Tokyo as venue with invitations to New Zealand Canada Japan United States Ras France China and the Netherlands. Britain may lead the invite list amid hopes of Japanese cooperation and a broader understanding with Britain.
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Melbourne
Pacific Ocean
Ktwan
Commonwealth
Tokyo
Mit
New Zealand
Canada
Japan
United States
Ras
France
China
Netherlands
Diadiaa
Buta
London
Preto
Soviet minister seeks amity with Japan in Tokyo
Soviet minister said in Tokyo that Moscow sees no insurmountable question with Japan and that any issues between the two nations can be resolved amicably. M. Yureney ha Amba noted the optimistic outlook during the departure from Moscow.
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Japan
Tokyo
Win
Moscow
Soviet
M. Yureney Ha Amba
American Interest in Proposal Sparks Washington Debate
In New York Monday the Imperial Conference backed King in Washington as evidence mounted of support from Mr Mackensie King. President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull back Mr Lyons aiding hopes of broader support for a pact opening possibilities in the Pacific. American officials delay comment until full facts and information are in hand.
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New York
Washington
Mackensie King
Rossavelt
Hull
Lyons
Thud
Lyon Toe
Boxer's Hard Fall Leads to KO Loss at Ring
Victoria boxer Jack O'Brien stumbled off the ropes at a stadium bout and was carried to Bowpltal after the second round. He returned briefly before retiring after the sixth round as referee declared Campbell the winner by knockout amid chaos and medical attention.
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Weata
Jack O'Brien
Victoria
Young Campbell
Campbell
Proposal to Abolish the Dominion Office in London
A Manchester Guardian article by Professor Berriedale Keith argues for abolishing the Dominions Office and placing Dominion affairs under the Foreign Office. The piece suggests this constitutional shift would streamline oversight and align imperial governance with broader foreign policy.
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London
Berriedale Keith
Manchester Guardian
Abullah
Irn
Slum Clearance Plan Nets Early Start in Sydney
The Premier announced a government slum clearance program in Sydney to begin within weeks. An area of about 17 acres will be cleared and more than 200 dwellings rebuilt or removed as part of the urban renewal effort, with work costing substantial funds.
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Famumad
Aber
Diver struck by mine during patrol report from Gibraltar
A diver reported today that a mine strike damaged a warship near Almeria. In Warsaw, Davis Cup action featured France beating Belgium and Poland defeating Czechoslovakia. The Ministry of Marine found a mine near the area of the incident, described as similar to the one used in the attack.
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Warsaw
Cuscho-Blovakie
Poland
Almeria
Ministry of Marine
France
Hams
Hunter van
Belgium
Switzerland
Bwedan
Embezzlement Charges Hit Soviet Officials
In Moscow on Monday authorities announced embezzlement probes across Kiev Leningrad White Russia Kursk and Odessa. Several officials including Jarikov Hilburg Koli tov Chislav and Millutin face arrest as does Vladimar Kershon accused of diverting four million roubles in royalties to aides.
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Moscow
Uniat Councily
Kiev
Leningrad
White Russia
Kursk
Odessa
Jarikov
Toke Chemical Union
Hilburg
Teachers’ Union
Vladimar Kershon
Ilta
Kershon
Coronation crowds flood London streets and strain trains
London crowds surge through the capital with no sign of abating as the coronation festivities continue. Police and traffic officials struggle to manage the huge weekend influx, and railway officials note that special trains for coronation week have ended.
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London
Gwydir Seat Labour Majority Reported
Sydney reports show Labour candidate Thanal winning Gwydir seat with an absolute majority of 2265 votes amid election totals. The count lists SCULLY Labour BACHELOR and MILLING UCP with 18158 and 8185 respectively, MOORE UCI with 1963 informal ballots.
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Sydney
Anday
Moully
Scully
Labour
Bsbel Bachelor
UCP
Milling
U.C.P
Moore
UCI
Declaration of Poll at Gwydir Vote Sparks Labour Victory
In Narrabri on Monday the Country Party boycotted the declaration of the Gwydir poll. Labour candidate Beally was the sole attendee and proclaimed his victory a turning point for Labour. Curtin was named as the next Prime Minister, while Lang was dismissed as Labour’s bogey. J B Martin praised Labour’s momentum for the next general election.
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Narrabri
Country Party
Beally
Labour
Curtin
Sald
Australia
Lang
J.B. Martin
Labor
London Visit by German Delegate Ahead of Coronation
The German minister for defense General von Blomberg will tour London to meet King George VI, the Duke of Kent, Edwin, Neville Chamberlain, and Anthony Eden, and hold talks with other British officials. Reports state these discussions focus on Anglo German ties and a possible Peace Pact, though authorities say no beyond exchange of views has occurred. The Berlin correspondent notes German leaders seek clearer Britain Germany relations to ease future talks between Hitler and Mussolini, while domestic pressures and constitutional limits complicate approaches.
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London
Sun
General von Blomberg
Germany
Duke of Kent
Edwin
Neville Chamberlain
Anthony Eden
Britten
Thia Nae
Martin
Berlin
Daily Telegraph
Maya
von Blomberg
Britain
Lus
Herr Hitler
Signor Muscolin
Reich Palley Io
Spain
Tha Ietter
Thresiana
Legation
Suprnica
Duke’s Wedding No Request To Royal Family
Paris report from Tours states there is no base to claims King George was asked to sanction the Duke of Windsor’s marriage to Mrs Warfield. Queen Mary was said not to have urged a return to Rogland after the wedding nor to reside at Fort Belvedere. Invitations to Duke of Kent were not issued. the King and Queen may be represented but not confirmed. The Duke denied a quietest possible wedding and accepted a dinner invitation since arrival. he was at a neighboring chateau with Mr Graf tot Misot and Mrs Warfeld, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Herman Rogers.
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Paris
Chateau de Cande
Tours
George
Duke of Windsor
Mrs. Warfield
Tfin
Queen Mary
Rogland
Ain
Fort Belvedere
Duke of Kent
Fistmat Rogere
Tim
Mary
Duke of
Windsor
Kingsford Smith Statement From Lady Kingsford Smith
A communication to the Acting Minister for Defence Mr Thorby asserts Lady Kingsford Smith fully appreciates the government honours given to her late husband. The piece notes a press statement claimed as an interview with Lady Kingsford Smith en route to England.
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Aydney
Charles Kingsford Smith
Lady Kingsford Smith
Defence
Thorby
Kinford Smith
Kingaford Staith
England
Expert Thief's Haul At Ferry Wharf
A robber at Sydney's Manly ferry wharf, during a shift change at Port Susanne and Rasly Broomship Co, stole 170 pounds in notes and coins. The thief, likely familiar with the offices, slipped through a small hole, emptied the table, and escaped unseen. Police have no leads and the culprit remains at large.
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Sydney
Port Suene
Rasly Broomship Company
Manly Ferry
Ray
Basques Driven Back Britain Beats France in Paris Tennis
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Davis Cup like tennis event with France and Britain competing in Paris. Mentions include matches with Lee and Hare, scores around 6 4 or 8 0, and references to replacements and round progress amid unclear details.
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Paris
France
Britain
Bilbao
Beaques
Reda
Lee
Soilubre
Ao Munglua
Hare
Mrs Warfield Notice Renunciation of Name in London
The London papers today publish that Wallis Warfeld formerly Bessie Wallis Simpson renounces the given name Wallis and surname Simpson, adopting Warfeld by deed poll dated May 5, 1087. The notice is signed Wallis Warfeld on May 14, 1937. A separate item notes a slander case involving Joan Sutherland to be heard in mid-June.
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London
Wallis Warheid
Chateau de Cande
Bessie Wallis Simpson
Simpon
Man Electrocuted While Repairing Water Pipe
Lane He Kellen a 26 year old plumber of New Lambton was electrocuted in Newcastle while repairing a leaking water pipe at the hospital site. He touched an exposed light wire and died at the scene or shortly after.
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Newcastle
Monda
Newcantie
Kellen
New Lambton
Newcastle Hospital
Stinson Crash Broker's Bankruptcy Revealed in Court
In Brisbane a Bankruptcy Court hearing disclosed Keith Brougham Docker once a Sydney Stock Exchange member now bankrupt. His business turnover was 16,533,028 from April 1980 to December. Docker described past partnerships and later solo trading, citing changes in brokerage fees and weather-related factors affecting aviation responsibilities.
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Sydney
Keith Brougham Docker
Sydney Stock Exchange
Fe Wan Suapen
Watchman Fires On Air Squad Incident At Field
An 18 year old watchman on a Sunday at OscaW failed to demand the password allowing a Red Army squad to enter a flying field. He opened fire after they passed, killing Slivaneky and wounding the squad. the watchman faces charges of wanton killing and another officer faces complicity.
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Pavlov Bilvensky
Slivaneky
Mllvanaky
Worker Dies Before Compensation Hearing
Brown, to have faced Workers Compensation hearing over a $22,000 claim for injuries from a tuberculosis related workplace incident, died tonight. The matter was adjourned. Brown claimed he performed heavy labor in Rowtila area when the event occurred.
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Bydney
Kurth Uaonard Brown
Workers Compensation
Sorg Insu Wis
Anton
Brown
Rowtila Secaera rSenee
Eee
King Christian's Jubilee Cabled Greeting From Australia
The Acting Prime Minister Dr Page telegraphed to the British Minister at Copenhagen to convey heartfelt felicitations from the Government and people of Australia on the accession of King Christian. The message celebrates the jubilee and expresses royal regards from Australia.
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Dr Page
Hae
Copenhagen
Tha
Australis
Chrietjan
Wire Works Strike Over
A garbled report describes a strike at Wire Works, mentioning a stolen car and unclear references to individuals such as Mr. A and Suman. The text is fragmented, with mixed names and place hints, offering no clear sequence, outcome, or verifiable facts.
Canberra Hospital Board Refuses Mrs Tillyard Leave
The Canberra Hospital Board refused Mrs. P. Tillyard's leave of absence, with the next meeting set for May 26. The Board noted her impending departure to England for education and to be with her child, and advised the Advisory Council to appoint a successor. Dr. Nott urged keeping medical staff in advisory roles, while others argued Tillyard vacated her post by leaving before her term ended.
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P. Tillyard
Hughes
Nott
Canina
Green
Ur. J
Cranp
Dr. Nott
F.C. Green
Tulyard
Tiltyard
The
Sydney Morning Herald
Autwalla
Chilldren
England
Canberra Times
Australia
Croan
L Mubmi
Tilyard
McFadyen
Tillyard
Advisory Counsell
Bra ‘Tillyard
Canberra
Mra
Wemron
Ufc
Evens
Byane
Susetasion
Ned Besn
Team Tay
Rae Ea
van Roe
Cnet
Ita
The Late Lord Snowden Cablegram From Prime Minister
A brief cablegram from the Prime Minister to Lord Snowden is reported as urgent diplomatic correspondence. The fragmentary text suggests a formal message related to ministerial or service appointments. Further details are unclear from the brief OCR snippet.
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Snowden
Cery
Work resumes at Pennsant Mines to day
Work resumed at the Pennsylvania mine today after a halt. Four workers reportedly returned to the site as conditions were reviewed and safety measures confirmed.
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