European anxiety grows over Soviet withdrawal threat
The Times notes Moscow may withdraw from the non intervention pact if Spain’s insurgent aid continues. Madrid cheers the note, accusing Germany of supplying armed planes with swastikas. France, Italy, and Portugal are pressed to allow stricter border investigations while Moscow weighs risks before direct involvement.
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Budget talks warn of slow premierage relief
The budget speech pledges primage concessions totaling 170000 over four years and 128000 in the current year but bonding issues and oversarty negotiations delay parliamentary action. The postponement boosts government revenue by over 14000 monthly, reducing the effect of the remissions to around 110000 for the year.
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Trans-Pacific Clipper on Maiden Trip Opens Honolulu Route
The China Clipper, on its maiden Pacific voyage, landed in Honolulu yesterday amid celebration. Authorities reported smooth takeoff and expected full operation soon as cargo and mail were unloaded.
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Plane Crashed on Reef Near Darwin
Croydon Monospar crew rescued from a native fishing boat and taken aboard the steamer Nimoda bound for Durban South Africa. The craft was on Siringapatam Reef 462 miles from Darwin. Prime Minister Lyons said the aviators are safe and unharmed after their ordeal.
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Parliament clash over 40-hour week fuels sacking claim
A heated parliamentary exchange centered on the 40-hour week budget, with J S Garden alleging Sir Frederick Stewart was removed from his role as Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Employment. Stewart denied the claim, and Mel Forde noted the remark as interesting.
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Police step up patrols as fascist tensions flare in London
London authorities brace for clashes after Labour leaders urge calm. Police under Sir Philip Game plan night patrols in Stepney and Green to deter attacks amid fascist demonstrations. Battersea bans a Black Shirt meeting while Hammersmith resists cancelling a fascist rally. Citizens hold anti-fascist meetings as calls for restraint mount.
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Fortunes in Greg ory-Bardsley Testimonial at Sydney
In the Greg ory Bardsley testimonial at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Brown and MacCabe shone after a collapse by Richardson. Oldfield and McCormack helped push the score, with Ward taking six wickets for Bradman’s XI. Richardson’s XI featured Rich arson, Fingleton, Brown, McCabe, Oldfield, and Chipperfield among others. Ward led the bowlers, and Brown scored a sparkling century, with Behrman and Tallon contributing in the fielded sides.
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Airman’s Remarkable Escape From Missing Croydon Monospar
London Thursday reports the escape of RAF wireless operator C J Gilroy after the Croydon Monospar went missing in the East. His father James Gilroy of Belfast narrates that Gilroy fell from a plane, freed himself with a parachute after a headset suspension, damaged his leg on landing, fought Kurdish bandits, crawled four hours to an Arab station, and endured seven years with the RAF before serving with Imperial Airways. His wife and baby await news.
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Abyssinian War Plans Revealed by De Bono in Book
Rome report says General De Bono, former Italian commander, discloses Mussolini planned the Abyssinian war as early as 1925 in a book. He notes that initial preparations began in 1933 with mobilization of Eritrean troops, road work by White labour gangs, and a 3-year campaign blueprint ahead of the invasion.
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Senator Millen Snaps Senators in Senate Debate
A Tasmania Senator, Millen, used a small eye level camera to snap about a dozen fellow Senators during a debate on the States Grants Bill. He says he only aims to keep his hand in, noting his work has led to large enlargements and even international recognition for his photography.
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Prince Edward’s First Birthday Celebration Planned
London Friday reports preparations at Iver Buckinghamshire near the Duke and Duchess of Kent home for Prince Edward’s first birthday tomorrow. The royal family expects thousands of letters and gifts from children worldwide including toys and a spoon and pusher. Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose will attend an afternoon party where a cake with one candle will be cut.
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Elizabeth
Margaret Frose
Wich
Peace Negotiations in Palestine
In Jerusalem on Thursday negotiations with Ibn Saud's envoy and the Arab High Committee raised hope that Arabs will end the strike by the weekend. The Arab High Committee plans to seek District Committees' opinion before issuing an appeal to end the strike.
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Jean Batten Arrives In Singapore En Route to Alor Star
Jean Batten landed in Singapore at 5.35 p.m. local time after arriving at Akyab Burma on Thursday night. She then took off at 3.55 a.m. local time for Alor Star continuing her journey.
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Historic Test Innings Blur Into Marathon Batting Duel
The match narrative centers on long, patient batting as McCabe surpasses fifty, Brown reaches a century over three hours, and both sides exchange blows. Bradman rotates bowlers to limited effect while McCabe and Brown stitch a long stand, with key dismissals by O'Brien and Ward shaping the tea break score of 214 for two as Oldfield and Grimmett offer stubborn resistance.
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Unclear first and six before rescue by McCormack in innings
A fragmented cricket report describes a nine-wicket score with Ward dominating bowling. McCormack remained undefeated for 24 not out while Oldfield stood 66 not out at 9 for 345. Ward grabbed 6 for 115, Leather 7? and Ebeling 2 for 44 as top performers amid uneven play.
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Metal Trades Strike Expands in Sydney Area
In Sydney the metal trades dispute escalated rapidly with 2000 men idle as Works including Matters Ltd Rickard Forman Clyde Engineering face shutdowns. Holloware moulders demand a 5s weekly rise, refused by employers under Arbitration Court award. Factories fear wider closures within fortnight. Clyde Works may halt Monday.
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Swallows Rescued by Plane Transport to Italy
Vienna reports a premature snow storm stranded swallows aiming for their winter home. The Society for the Protection of Animals has flown over 1000 swallows to Italy to save them from the Alps disruption.
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Insurgent advances tighten Madrid siege as fronts close
London dispatch reports Spaintish insurgents pushing toward Madrid with three fronts converging on the capital. They claim 25 to 35 miles distance from Madrid on each front and say they have captured Escalana on the Avila Magueda road, claiming heavy casualties and seizure of war material including ambulances and dynamite.
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Curfew Enforced in Madrid After Franco Speech
The government imposes an 11 pm curfew in Madrid with instructions that anyone seen on streets after curfew will be arrested. The order follows General Franco’s assertion that 5000 fascists in Madrid stand ready to aid the insurgents.
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London wine shortage sparks rebel negotiations in Gibraltar
London reports a three months supply of sherry remains as British wine merchants seek to avert scarcity. Deputations meet in Gibraltar with Spanish Rebels offering cash sales but refusing to honor Madrid government terms requiring payments to the Bank of England.
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Coronation Seats Ballot Plan for Commonwealth States
In London a flood of applications for coronation seats led the Attorney General to propose that each Commonwealth state ballot once imperial positions are allocated. Australians are urged to apply promptly and proceed, with time for private arrangements if unsuccessful.
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Referendum Set for February 27 on Constitution Change
The Commonwealth Government selects February 27, 1937 for a referendum to modify Section 92 in relation to internal and external marketing. The plan keeps Section 92 intact aside from amending marketing control, seeks no extra powers now, and outlines the bill process starting next Tuesday in the House of Representatives and a debate to October 20 with a second bill for referendum machinery.
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Ottawa
Verdict in Full Insurance Claim
A Supreme Court jury returned a verdict for the full £2000 claimed by Mrs Sabine in a life insurance case. City Mutual Life Assurance challenged causation, arguing Sabine may have caused his death by setting a fuse to an explosive. The jury deliberated about half an hour before finding in Sabine’s favor.
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Sales Sabine
Amite
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Curtis
Beasley Probes Steps to Reconstitute Industrial Tribunal
In the House yesterday Mr Beasley asked if steps were being taken to share the Industrial Tribunal for the Federal Capital Territory reconstituted. He alleged a vacancy on the board and suggested the tribunal was ju icable to findings. The Attorney-General replied steps are being taken and indicated the tribunal would be reconstituted very shortly.
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Stepar
Miner killed in Bendigo mine explosion
A Bendigo mine explosion in the afternoon killed a miner named Sianlé a and injured several others. The blast occurred when a drill struck an unexploded charge of gelignite at the Napoleone mine, according to initial reports from Bendigo authorities.
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