Lost Air Liner Petrol Tank Found Near Melbourne
The report notes the petrol tank of the Toot air liner Loina was located afloat near a patch of oil in 30 foot water, badly battered from a ferocious impact. Search efforts resumed as wreckage and life preserves drifted, while a dramatic speech linked to Italy’s war stance aired amid the mobilization.
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Gsytam Harrison
Liou
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Hhe
Taethers
Mussolini declares fate wheel in relentless motion across Italy
In an aggressive radio speech Mussolini proclaims Italy driven by fate toward its goal. Twenty million mobilised citizens listen in as public squares echo the call. Italians in Venice fill Piazza and cry for Duce while hostilities reportedly loom and frontier reports remain unconfirmed.
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Signor Mussolini
Piazza Venitia
Muscolini
Ethiopia
Misunt Mousali
Signor
Mussolini
Adowa Attacked as Italians Press Front in Eritrea
Reports from Eritrea say Italian forces crossed the frontier and bombed Adowa while a battle rages at Ogaden. Addis Ababa notes a general mobilization led by Ras Kababa with 50,000 troops marching toward Moussaali as Italians establish an advance base. Civilians, including women and children, suffer casualties according to Abyssinian reports to the League of Nations.
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London
British United Press
Eritrea
Adowa
League of Nations
Addis Ababa
Ras Kababa
Moussaali
Mobilisation across Rome as Italians heed call to arms
The text reports a mass mobilization in Rome with ten million Italians stopping work and donning uniforms. Churches rang, bells called for patriotism, and crowds filled streets from Piazza Venezia to Milan as mobs gathered, banners flown, and police guarded key sites. The scene echoes nationwide fervor for Italy's defense and the pope's stance amid the mobilization.
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Rome
Wednonany
Narrow Escape Delays Manager From Joining Flight
Ralph Curry, manager of Netham Verguson Pty Ltd, narrowly missed the Lott yesterday after a telegraph message arrived too late. The airliner Lotta, sister to the wrecked Lotna, visited Canberra en route from Sydney to Melbourne, arriving in Melbourne at 12.15 after departing Sydney at 6.00 and stopping briefly in Canberra at 8.85.
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Sydhay
Planes Certificates May Be Withdrawn
The Civil Aviation Department announced today that an air safety inspection led to potential temporary withdrawal of some aircraft certificates. An Air Accident Investigation Committee will proceed to Minders Inland tomorrow to begin a preliminary inquiry into the crash. Major Murray Jones of De Havilland Australia said counting casualty figures was impossible.
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Thurvaay
Civil Aviation Department
Australia
Air Accidenta Investigation Committee
Minders
Murray Jones
de Mavillands
Additional Dromes Sought for Tasmanian Air Service
The article notes a formal inquiry into preventing future incidents by expanding drome sites in Tasmania. It mentions exploring a system to land on land or sea and the feasibility of ground control for air lanes, with discussions in parliament about an emergency air service and base developments at Cape Reve and Georgetown Bridport.
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Orbether
Henin
Wrbin
Marverd
Jamais Howe
Georgetown
Bridport
Park
St Cape Reve
Italian Troops Occupy Forward Positions Amid Cautious Rhetoric
An official communique says Italian troops have moved to advance positions beyond their lines for security. It rebuts an Emperor’s telegram alleging an aerial bombardment as outdated and deceitful propaganda, accusing its authors of bad faith.
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Rome
Addy
First Victory Reported Near Adowa as Italians Flee
A despatch from Addis Ababa notes Italian troops advancing at Agame between Adowa and Adaigrat were defeated. The Italian Consul at Adowa has been arrested. The Italian minister at Addis Ababa may have his passport handed in tomorrow. Anxiety in Addis Ababa rises as the Emperor appears on the palace balcony while crowds, swords and revolvers in hand, shout.
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Adowa
Adaigrat
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Addie
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Paris News Briefs Signal Shifts in Mali Crisis
In Paris a Wednesday page highlights rapid Mali developments. It notes Western powers and local factions negotiating terms, with emphasis on anti-station actions and coalition moves. The report references protests in Africa, European concerns, and shifting alliances shaping the conflict.
Italian Announcement to Geneva in League of Nations
Geneva reports the Italian government in the League of Nations says it must mobilise in view of Abysinian actions. Abyssinia sends a protest note to the League over alleged bombardment of Adowa with loss of life and property and states the action continues.
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Geni Bono
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League
Adowa
Will Give Aid to Britain
London dispatch reports that France would aid Britain if attacked in the Mediterranean, aligning with an ally's duty. It notes Prime Minister Baldwin will address the Conservative Party Conference at Bournemouth on October 4, signaling Britain’s readiness to act with League members to curb rising conflicts.
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Paris
Daily Telegraph
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Apeech
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Britain
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French Crowd Mob Italians in Toulouse Riot
In Toulouse police protected about 50 Italians returning to Italy after being mobbed by a French crowd. The incident occurred on a Thursday as tensions flared and local authorities intervened to prevent further violence.
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Toulouse
Italy
Ane
Arma
French Premier's stance on sanctions and war effort
London dispatch quotes Paris correspondent saying Premier Lavaly will push a war effort with sanctions limited to internal measures. Signor Mussolini reportedly accepts some financial sanctions but not measures disrupting Italy's maritime trade or East African troop movements.
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Paris
Maj
M. Lavaly
Signor Mumiiini
Iuly
Italy
Italian Explanation at Paris Pari Touraday
The Mallen Ambasador called on the Premier M Laval and explained that the Etenies were meeting to defend her caloaied again at iar to aera eS 1.
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Touraday
Mallen Ambasador
M. Laval
Greek Ships Defy Italy and Suez Warnings
Greek shipowners instruct their captains to avoid entering Byes or Suez routes citing cautions from Italy. The message orders sailors to press toward the Cape, steering clear of restricted waters amid tensions with Italy and Suez passage controls.
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Italy
Suez
Athens
Ialy
Shige
Geneva Committee Debates Observation Plan For Rome
The Committee of Thirteen will consider tomorrow the sub committee report on dispatch of observers though complex observation may be rejected. Emperor references to annexation could push for observers by air, with Italian territorial issues under review. The Council may not meet until Friday, risking recall of the Assembly. transfer of the January ceded strip remains unfinished and Italy would violate territorial terms by any attempt to use it.
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Italy
Curtin Heads Deadlock on Australian ALP Unity
Federal Executive deadlocked over unity between the Federal and State Labour Parties after six in favour and six opposed. Tomorrow’s session hoped to yield an agreement basis as Western Australia and Queensland oppose the proposed consolidation. Leaders named include J Curtin and J T Lang with Forgan Smith among those watching closely.
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Labour Party
Manet Lewis
MacDonald
C. J. Mallon
Forgan Sith
House of Representativon
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J.T. Lang
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J A. Beasley
Med Lerrived
Jbour
Ila
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