Labour landslide wins New Zealand election majority
Labour sweeps 41 of 80 seats in the Dominion elections as Nationalist government is defeated. Democrats fail to win a seat and Labour gains a comfortable working majority, with Beasley signaling joy for Labour after years of organisation and policy choices.
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Raw Materials Kept From War In Independent Neutrality Stance
Washington officials say the United States will pursue an independent neutrality policy while deferring raw materials due to a coded global situation. State Department spokesmen told newspaper representatives the nation will resist efforts to profit from war and keep the country out of conflict.
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Polly Rege Leas
League
Communist Plans To Control India Amid Armed Revolution
Fragmentary dispatch outlines alleged Communist aims to seize control in India. References Viceroy Willingdon and Lord Bell, with mentions of armed movement and political maneuvering. The readable text shows strained wording and partial names.
Pacification Commissioner named as Nanking tenses rise
The Nanking Government appoints General Shuh-Cheh-Yuan as Pacification Commissioner for Hope and Chahar. General Dolhara calls the move a gesture. Japan claims to protect Jing-Ju-Kang and Tung-Chow at Peking as troops arrive from Tientsin and use a racecourse as an air facility. Twelve thousand Manchukuo troops are sent to Kupeiko Pass on the Great Wall to support Tung Chow forces.
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New Wheat Scheme Discussed by Federal Cabinet
The Commonwealth Government plans wheat legislation to provide machinery for home consumption at 4/0 per bushel. It is unlikely the new scheme will operate for the 1935-38 crop. A lengthy discussion occurred yesterday morning in the Federal Cabinet.
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General Strike Rejected by A C T U in Wartime
The All Australian Congress of the Trade Unions rejected a proposal to call a general strike if Australia enters overseas war. Delegates urged worker sanctions against war mongers and warned a week of strike could bankrupt unions while stressing state autonomy in relations with antiwar groups. Convictions on functions debated as tomorrow’s session planned amendments.
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All Australian Congress of the Trade Unions Today
Australia
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P. B. Ryan
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C. J. Tammock
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Congress
Plane Crash Report in India Discredited by I A F
New Delhi reports the wrecked aeroplane near Lalk Pu village by two aviators would be discounted by the I A F after reviewing searches and other reports. The village sighting likely pertained to C J Melrose whose plane was forced down.
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C. J. Melrose
No Anxiety Felt for Antarctic Flyers
Chicago reports no anxiety over Lincoln Milsworth and Hollick-Kenyon vanished since Saturday on a trans Antarctic dash to Little America. Rear Admiral Byrd said they may be at or near Little America and the emergency radio set could be out of range. He noted a cache of petrol prepared at Little America and suggested food is unnecessary due to local wildlife.
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Sundee Island
Lincoln Milsworth
Hollick- Kenyon
Little America
Byrd
Ellaworth
Irish Free State Proposal Hints Navy and Federated Links
The Irish Independent reports a settlement plan for the Anglo Irish dispute proposing a republican Free State government. It includes a treaty of association with Britain and a separate one with Northern Ireland, a small Free State navy of about ten ships, a 2000 man crew, and withdrawal of British forces as a core condition.
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Britain
Fascist Measures Move Against Paris Unrest
France tightens controls inspired by Fascist League activity. Cabinet approves actions to curb street demonstrations and illicit military drills, empowers mayors and prefects to ban gatherings and regulate firearms. Socialist and Communist deputies oppose Laval with 140 of 612 pledged votes. Croix de Feu rumors of Paris mobilization, no troops ordered beyond mobile guards.
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Fascist League
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Australia Replies to Italian Note on League Sanctions
The Commonwealth Government informs the Acting-Consul General of Italy that no rancor exists between Australian and Italian people. It states the dispute is between Italy and League members, not with any single state. The note cites Italy’s breach of Covenant Article 12 and Australia’s support for League action, hoping for a just speedy settlement in line with League ideals.
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Transfer programme scheme for cabinet consideration
The Interior Department drafts a five year plan to transfer remaining government departments to Canberra at an estimated cost of £1.5 million. The Defence and Postmaster-General Departments would require about 500 staff and at least 350 new homes, plus a large housing program and an East Block offices project costing around £500,000.
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Blackburn Declines Labour Meeting Amid Ultimatum
Mr Maurice Blackburn yesterday declined to attend a Federal Labour Party meeting and arranged to use a separate room. He has not been notified of expulsion, though the executive has set an ultimatum to change his sanctions stance by November 15 or face automatic expulsion.
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Labour Party
Labour
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R.A.A.F. Mock Raid Plans Over Canberra
No. 1 Squadron of the R.A.A.F is carrying out exercises at Cootamundra and will stage an incident over Canberra next week. A flight of four Wapitis will suddenly appear over the city to drop an imaginary hazardous device, with the raid conducted under war conditions.
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Hoare Frames League of Nations as Core of British Policy
Foreign Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare argues the League of Nations is a major feature of Britain’s foreign policy. He says the League prevents war by addressing root causes and, postwar, guides constructive state actions. The Prince of Wales lauds research at the Royal Institute of International Relations and its Toronto Conference partnership.
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League of Nations
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Royal Institute of International Relations
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Italian Deserters Jump From Transport Near Suez
Airport news item reports several Italian soldiers leapt overboard from the Belevedere while 600 yards from shore in Lake Timash near the Suez Canal. Coastguards arrested two. five others remained at large, deserters claiming mistreatment and sectional grievances.
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Official comments on growing threat to national peace
A government official states that evidence shows a real though not immediate menace to India's peace from ongoing activities. He warns that the Government is aware of the determination behind these actions and remains vigilant.
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Government of India
Aritunga Field Could Support Large Mining Population
A report tabled in Parliament by the Northern Australia geological survey committee notes rich sporadic gold deposits at Aritunga in Central Australia over a large area. It states the field could support a mining population with financial backing and expertise, and highlights indications at Cloncurry and Pine Creek districts while surveying 3,000 square miles this season and planning 30,000 square miles over three years.
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Central Australia
House of Representatives
Northern Australia Geophysical Survey
Cloncurry
Pine Creek
Northern Territory
Canberra Heat Peaks as Dry Summer Looms
Canberra recorded the hottest day so far this season with 12 hours above 75 degrees and a 90.6 degree high on Tuesday. Officials warn of likely bush and grass fires across the state amid dry conditions, with fires burning near Turrawan and Killarney and forests wiped out by flames in some areas.
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Queanbeyan
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Lliga
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Wyagon
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Renewed Attack Preparations by Italy New Commander Gives Orders
Italy's newly appointed commander orders intensified attack plans as troop movements and fortification efforts increase across key fronts. The updated directives emphasize coordinated strikes and readiness for imminent operations.
Italian Forces Face Abyssinian Push As War Extends
Reuters wire reports from London say General Marshall will arrive Wednesday for a ceremonial welcome. Italy pursues actions in Abyssinia as Ras Desta conducts a 25 000 troop advance while Italian airpower looms over Harar. Movements include a Doloto to Amba Alagi push ordered by Marshall Badoglio and reported ambush near Asbi.
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Strong Belgian vote for sanctions against Italy
In Brussels the Chamber of Deputies approved sanctions by 128 to 5. Delegates hooted the noes as they attempted to justify opposition to the measure amid a charged debate.
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