Coronation Review Arrives at Portsmouth Amid Crowds
Crowds gather at sunrise as Britain’s royal party begins the Portsmouth Coronation Review. King and Queen travel from Guildhall to the naval review aboard the royal yacht after civic ceremonies. Prince Chichibu meets the King and receives the Order of the Chrysanthemum for friendship with Japan.
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Guild-hall
Mary
Chichibu
Japan
Britain
Bids For Coronation Mementoes At Aged Home
Bids are invited for coronation mementoes for a home for aged people. The tender seeks 60 009 cushions and other items to be delivered to the home and related facilities. Officials urge careful pricing and timely delivery to support the institution and its residents.
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Ively
Baring
Echalata
Wise
Sudan
Predhyots
Aftrian
Euthorios
Peace Offer Pacific Pact American Support Sought
The Times Tokyo correspondent says Japan will study Lyons’s proposal in London if backed by the United States and Britain. Many questions remain about the pact. If included, how would China Russia and Japan relate and affect Eastern Asia and would Japan seek sole protection of its vital interests in the Australian area? Japan may delay calling a miniature League at Tokyo to weigh the idea.
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Tokyo
the Times
Japan
United States
Pacific
Franco offers terms for Basque surrender in note to Basque Government
General Franco sends a note to the Basque Government proposing surrender terms for Bilbao and Basque territory. He vows to respect private wealth and property and protect prewar public officials. He suggests joint, reasonable political administration by both sides.
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London
Franco
Bilbao
Spain Requests League to Note Intervention
Spain asks the League to record intervention amid rising tensions. Officials say measures are necessary to protect interests and regional stability.
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Spain
League
Pacific Conference Pact questioned by British press
A fragmented report describes rebel actions and attacks on Ciadicano and seaports, while Britain and Japan react to the Pacific Congress Pact. The piece notes doubts about a military agreement solving international issues and mentions casualties and secrecy surrounding government discussions. Local reports cover rebel air raids, fires, and injuries among civilians and fishermen.
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Muneuis
Tokyo
Fabela
Rigattus
Ashaht
Ciadicano
Lyons
Foreign Office
Piantia
Tapas Sa
Lyonm’ Wraddy
Australia
Baldwin resignation hints at Chamberlain led era
Fragmentary report from London notes Mr Baldwin plans to resign as prime minister by May 27. It suggests Neville Chamberlain may take a leading role in a cabinet reconstruction, with expectations of substantial change and possible reshuffles ahead of the king’s illness and broader political shifts.
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London
Watnepan
Augestatea
Frees
Baldwin
Prine
Neville Chambersain
Britain and Italy Germany clash at imperial conference
Foreign Minister Eden outlined dangers Europe faces from Germany to Allied leaders. Britain warned any continental incident could implicate Britain, as ministers debated wartime strategy and armament buildup. Discussion paused to allow dominions to review positions before Friday resumption.
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London
Anthony Eden
Europe
Germany
Central Europe Tensions Fray Powers at Risk
Reported fears rise among smaller powers over a Nazi putsch with English, French, and Balkan officials anxious as coronation events approach. Ministers from Czechoslovakia, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary discuss the threat while Britain weighs commitments and the Mediterranean danger. Dominion delegates prepare to present views on Anglo American relations at the Friday conference.
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Europe
Putec
Caecho- Slovakia
Amting
Hungary
Abey
Baldwin
Chamberlain
Eden
Delbos
Paria
Youth unemployment plan faces state holdbacks
Melbourne Thursday reports a nationwide youth unemployment scheme may lapse as states with no delegates delay formal talks. Acting Defence Minister Thordy will seek state input tomorrow to decide if a special conference is needed. States likely to submit their own plans for Commonwealth approval of £200,000 already promised, possibly on population basis.
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South Australia
New South Wales
Thordy
Defence
Commonwealth
Bates
One Day Strike Drives Engineers to Walk Out
A one day strike disrupted engineering and transport sectors as men from Moc Dock Cockater Lad Auatral Bromes Ltd and Reva Manta joined the walkout. At a conference this afternoon the group agreed to return to work but most involved arms firms were to have been part of the actions.
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Rat Engineering Arma
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Cockater 1c
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Auatral Bromes Ltd
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Manta
Tt Wan
Queanbeyan Triennial Electoral Rolls Plan Announced
The Town Clerk Carew reported council last night that the Queanbeyan municipality will prepare triennial electoral rolls. Lists of qualified residents will be published August 15 to 30 at public places. Objections may be filed by those omitted or wrongly included. The Revision Court will finalize the lists, with moves to appoint scrutineers and a division of the town into wards. An amendment shifting the onus to claimants who say their names are on the roll was defeated by five votes.
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Carew
Tiwan
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Ald. H. ©. Taylor
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Nazi Press Attacks Cardinal Stir Controversy Across Papers
A fragmentary report cites hostile editorials elsewhere accusing Cardinal Murediein of betrayal and insulting Germany. The Austrian and Chicago papers are said to echo anti Catholic and anti German sentiments, sparking calls for wartime restraint.
Duke of Windsor Wedding Details From Telegraph Report
The Daily Telegraph reports the Duke of Windsor and Mrs Warfield signed the regular marriage contract under Pronchlaw allowing retention of private property. A clause adds Mayan law for parties. Guests are due at the Chatesu around June 1. the Duke will wear morning dress. There will be no formal wedding breakfast, and guests will attend an informal luncheon.
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Daily Telegraph
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Warfield
Gusate
Japanese Wool Exports Slip Amid Quality Concerns
The Japanese Wool and Textile Importers Association urged government inspection of exports due to inferior wool blends amid Australian wool scarcity. The group seeks measures to ensure quality and maintain export standards to satisfy foreign markets.
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Tokyo
Japanese Wool and Textile Importers’ Association
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Sharebroker's Losses Highlight Docker Bankruptcy Inquiry
In the Sydney inquiry into Keith Docker's bankruptcy, Frederick John Dunlop of Australian Investment Trust Ltd testified that advances equal to zero percent of scrip value were allowed Docker who offered 10 percent for accommodation. Docker claimed to face difficulties and Dunlop noted Docker's banker relationship for about eight years, with Docker's account balance around 110000, though no suspicions arose of misuse. The session adjourned with orders for further questioning.
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Sydney
Frederick John Dunlop
Australian Investment Trust ‘Ltd
Keith Docker
Dunlop
Docker
Bled
Dockers
Watt
Aa Coonmersia
Count Deasily
Tim Usei
Turthar Probe Questions Chain Stores Adulteration
Report from Sydney during a Chain Store inquiry where Jus Moe Browne challenges claims of adulterated powders by adult stores. Witnesses discuss the Poisons Act, its obsolescence, and enforcement limits as officials examine powder purity and compliance.
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Sydney
Finniemore
Jefferson Familia
Pharmacy Board
Davis Cup Finalists Named for American Zone
American Davis Cup team selections listed Crawford Quist McGrath and Gram Parke and a rent jake, with Wesntansy in New York cited as venue location and Timline uncertain. The lineup features prominent U S players as the nation aims for the final.
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Playare
Crawford
Quist
McGrath
Scamsaks
Parke
Jake
Gram
Ameria
Death of Sir Daniel Levy Shocks Parliament
The Attorney-General said Sir Daniel Levy, a respected Parliamentarian, had died after a long record term as Speaker. The Premier noted the death would be mourned by all MPs and sections of the community, praising his fairness and feared debating style.
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Daniel Levy
Griaviou Shoeit
Danial Levy
Bhevens
Mrr
Dame Enid Lyons Empire Day Broadcast
A brief notice reports Dame Enid Lyons delivering an Empire Day broadcast from London on a Wednesday. Details suggest a formal royal or governmental observance with media coverage and official remarks.
Giant seaplane damaged in sea trial off Antibes
A large imperial seaplane trial near Antibes ended abruptly when the craft, carrying five men, struck a height of 150 meters conditions were reported rough. The incident occurred during a test flight, with crews attempting a routine right- of- way maneuver over the Mediterranean.
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Paris
France
Aviation Conference Seeks Code of Commonwealth Measures
An aviation conference seeks a common code of measures for civil aviation. Delegates consider tentative steps and coordinated practices to be adopted later in the year. The effort aims to standardize control procedures across participating nations and improve safety and efficiency in air traffic.
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