Menzies Presents Ultimatum on Nine Power Pact
Britain signals severance of Japan from the League of Nations and potential abrogation of the Nine Power Treaty. Tokyo sources expect Premier Konoye to renounce the pact as China under Chiang Kai-shek proclaims inland warfare to be decisive and resupply lines strengthen. Reports say 12 Russian cavalrymen crossed the Manchukuo border, killing three Japanese.
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League of Nations
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Prince Konoye
China
Chungking
Chiang Kai-shek
Hankow
Wuchang
Comel
Manchukuo
Cabinet Reshuffle Emerges Over Menzies Ultimatum
Canberra politics swirl as Attorney General Menzies threatens resignation unless a sweeping Cabinet reorganization occurs. Division grows within the United Australia Party as Lyons faces pressure on defence and development strategies and Spender is tipped to become Attorney General if reconstruction proceeds.
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Menzies
Canberra
Commonwealth
Spender
Butler to Enter Federal Politics in Wakefield Bid
Adelaide reports Premier of South Australia Mr Butler will contest the Federal Wakefield vacancy created by the death of C A Hawker. He must resign as premier before Monday with nominations closing Tuesday. Labor plans to nominate a candidate. preliminaries are expected to be unopposed.
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Adelaide
South Australian
Wakefield
C. A. &. Hawker
Butler
Italy Increases Troop Presence Indicated by Spanish Note
The Spanish Ambassador told the Foreign Office that Italian intervention is rising. He cites 60,000 in frontline units plus 1,000 pilots 2,000 aviation mechanics 26,000 technicians and others still with the insurgents eight Italian generals remain and 4 new divisions forming. Air says 25 airmen 3,374 soldiers 6,000 technicians and 1,301 planes noted on the Ebro front.
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London
Foreign Office
Ebro
Qdlegionario
Franco Recognised London Ruling on Spanish Rebel Vessels
The Appeal Court ruled that Franco's Spanish Government was a foreign sovereign state and held that vessels held in Britain at its instance were subject to foreign status. The decision concerns the Spanish Republican Government and its international standing.
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London
Britain
Arab Strike Halts Trade in Palestine Looted by Military Control
A general Arab strike in Palestine stops all trade and industry under military control in the area. Jaffa reports sniper activity as troops patrol. Admiral Sir Dudley Pound visits the High Commissioner and travels to Haifa by air. Britain acknowledges de facto nationalist control in part of Spain while recognizing Republicans as de jure government.
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Jerusalem
Jaffa
Dudley Pound
Harold McMichael
Haifa
Britain
Justice Slesser
Spain
Rome Pact Move Aims To Implement Anglo Italian Pact Soon
In Parliament today Prime Minister Charian said the government intends to bring the Anglo Italian agreement into force at once. Debates are planned in both Houses. Attlee queried conditions for implementation while Lyons and Chamberlain discuss the forward step amid international tension.
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London
Charian
House of Commons
Mr. Lyons
Commonwealth
Farle Page
England
Defence stronger measures and new air power for RAAF
Australia moves to raise militia to 70 000 via immediate enlistment drive and voluntary training. 50 Lockheed Hudson planes ordered from the United States to bolster the Air Force. Darwin mobile forces to be expanded with quicker recruitment and extra accommodation.
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Labour Party
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Mr. Lyons
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Royal Air Force
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Darwin
RAF Vickers Wellesley Flight Delayed to Friday Morning
The four RAF Vickers Wellesley bombers postpones their world non-stop flight from Egypt to Australia to 3.50 am Friday, corresponding to noon Friday Australian time.
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Egypt
Australia
Recognition of German Rights in South East Europe
Prime Minister Chamberlain in the House of Commons signals that Britain accepts recognition of Germany’s dominance in Central and South Eastern Europe and backs returning to power as a prerequisite to pursuing League aims. He details refugees, aid, and loans while noting ongoing negotiations with Czechoslovakia and Germany.
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House of Commons
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Creech Commission
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Lord Runciman
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Australia must have battleship says Daily Telegraph
naval correspondent Hector Bywater states Australia will be compelled to build at least one battleship. Ho bat and Perth will augment the navy along with air defences, but the Commonwealth cannot yet repel an attack.
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Daily Telegraph
Hector Bywater
Australia
H.M.A.5
Hobart
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Commonwealth
Planes Delivery In Five Weeks Hudson Fighters For Australia
The Commonwealth Government will receive 50 Lockheed Hudson aircraft in five weeks. Three squadrons of fast dual purpose planes will replace Avro Ansons until Britains faster fighters arrive. Each plane costs about £24,000 and includes blind flying equipment. they will be deployed at strategic points around Australia.
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Commonwealth
America
Australia
Defence
Thorby
Britain
Australia Prepares Recruitments Under Peace by Conference Policy
Mr Lyons announced recruitment plans for three year programme enlisting instructors forthwith to meet expanded personnel needs. He stressed Australia’s role in a policy of peace by conference through close cooperation with Great Britain, asserting Australia could rely absolutely on Britain’s support for national security.
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Australia
Great Britain
Hail Insurance Payments to Farmers in Calgary
The Hail Insurance Board will issue 1 800 cheques totaling 250 000 dollars to farmers who suffered losses from summer storms. The report also notes progress on oil exploration near Gisborne New Zealand and other brief items from Sydney London Brockville and Wellington.
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Hail Insurance
Calgary
The
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Roosevelt Faces Tough Vote amid Inside Party Strife
The article notes the 1938 election as Roosevelt seeks a broad victory while confronting intra party critics. It highlights California based Townsend style social security plans backed by Sheridan Downey and a proposed weekly pension, and mentions La Follette's third party challenge threatening leftist support.
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United States
Roosevelt
California
Heridan Downey
McAdoo
la Fallette
Melbourne Cup settlement details reveal modest winnings
The Melbourne edition notes the Cup settlement avoided sensational wins with the largest single payout at £8,000 on a straight bet. Little money changed hands on the winning double amid special arrangements with Heater's World Services and overseas connections.
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