Italian Advance in the South Battle for Water Holes
London report on Italian operations in Somaliland describes an infantry attack on Ogar den, five days of bombing Abyssinian ports, and raids on Italian positions. It notes Italian gains in Adagamus north of Adigrat, heavy Abyssinian resistance, and Allied coverage of ships at Alexandria.
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London
Adowa
Ogarden
Webi Shebeli
Tasara
Atama
Kiamo
Rome
Timea
Adagamus
Adigrat
Agame
Makale
League Sanctions Body Formed Amid Italy Ethiopia Rift
The League Assembly approved a sanctions coordinating committee by 53 to 1 with Austria and Hungary abstaining and Italy opposing. Tecla Hawariat accused Italy of massacre in Ethiopia, while the committee awaits about 50 nations to join. The body aims to urge arms export bans and embargoes, with work concentrated among a core group.
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London
Austria
Hungary
Italy
League Assembly
Baron Aloisi
Union
Tecla Hawariat
Ethiopia
League
Europe Reacts to Italo Abyssinian Crisis and Sanctions
European reactions run the gamut as sanctions loom. Malta streets darken as air raid precautions echo London. Budapest hears calls for League action while Italy and Austria push parallel lines. The Sanctions Committee gains de facto autonomy, shaping future enforcement.
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London
Malta
Gomboes
Vienna
Rome
National Unity Party
Budapest
League
Murder Trail in Sydney Close to Break in Tickner Case
Detectives probing the Leslie George Tickner murder report a definite clue and expect an early arrest. More than 50 people have been interviewed as investigators trace Tickner's movements after the night of the fatal shot. It is believed two men were in the house after the shooting. Tickner was buried at Botany I Cemetery this afternoon with a large crowd of residents in attendance.
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Sydney
Leslie George Tickner
Tickner
Botany I
Botany
Geneva Sanctions Committee elects President and seals secrecy
The Committee of 16 elected M. Laval as President and voted to keep sessions private with minutes and communiques published. A 16 member sub committee includes Britain France Russia Poland Spain South Africa Argentina Canada Romania Switzerland Holland Turkey Sweden and Yugoslavia. M Laval met Haron Aloisi for further conciliatory talks.
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Britain
France
Russia
Poland
Spain
South Africa
Argentine
Canada
Roumania
Switzerland
Holland
Turkey
Sweden
Yugoslavia
M. Laval
Haron Aloisi
Date of English Elections
London reports expect dissolution of Parliament on November 1 with nomination day November 11 and polling day November 21. Liberal and Labour leaders react, noting early election plans and the use of crisis for electoral purposes.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Manchester Guardian
Branley Baldwin
Liberal Party
Herbert Morrison
Labour Party
London County Council
Labour
Tackclana
Duchess and Prince Doing Well
A bulletin from 3 Belgrave Square reports the Duchess of Kent and her son are progressing satisfactorily over the past 24 hours.
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Duchess
Prince
PL M. Haydon
Belgrave Square
Duchess of Kent
Australian Wool Exports to Italy Likely Halted
Authorities in Canberra indicate Australia will impose sanctions mainly targeting war materials, with little impact on Italian residents. The move hinges on a potential Italian blockade, and rights of Italian residents in Australia would remain unaffected.
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el Tevere
Rome
League
Britain
Bignor Gayda
Mussolini
Journal de Italia
Italy
Australia
Canberra
British Empire
Commonwealth
Regent Named In Greece As Monarchy Restored
In Athens on Thursday Greek army leaders demanded monarchy restoration. Soldiers proclaimed ex King George as king while the Cabinet resigned and martial law was proclaimed. The Assembly named General Kendyke regent and scheduled a plebiscite for November 3 to approve the move. Ex King George was in London unaware of events.
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Athens
George
Kendyke
London
Greece
Troopa
Nicholas
Duchess of Kent
Paris
Australia votes against neutrality in Italo Abyssinia debate
In parliament the Beasley motion to declare Australia's neutrality was defeated 27 to 21. The debate showed divisions on policy toward Britain and the League, with Labour fearing entanglement and Government members urging adherence to the League and collective action.
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House of Representatives
Beasley
Australia
Lyons
Commonwealth
Labour
Britain
League
Lane
Lang
Ward
McCall
Gander
Prowse
First Sanction by British Post Office on Italy
The Geneva Times reports the British Post Office refused to transmit Baron Aloisi's broadcast on the Italo Abyssinian dispute to the United States. Arranged by Edward Mowrer for Columbia Radio, the plan to route via Rugby was halted minutes before airing.
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London
Geneva
the Times
Italy
United States
Baron Aloisi
League
Edward Mowrer
Chicago Daily News
Columbia Radio Cooperation of America
Mowrer
Baron Alois
Britain and France on Covenant and naval aid stance
The text shows tension as England plans to join France in backing the Covenant while France resists or hedges. France questions English naval aid and responds with a cautious posture, implying alignment with German interests. The passage reflects shifting diplomacy and mistrust between Britain and France.
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Britain
Germany Reestablishes War Academy in Berlin
The War Academy in Berlin has been re-established after suppression by the Versailles Treaty to recreate a general staff.
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Germany
Renatablishes War Academy
Berlin
War Academy
Fidelity to Faith at Annual Conference H A B B Address
Bishop Carrolla of Lismore urged strengthening country branches at the annual conference. He called the country backbone of the state and praised the Society’s work in rural areas renewing commitment to welfare and expansion.
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Sydney
H.A.8
Lismore
Carrolla
Senator Johnston withdraws from C P meeting vote leadership
Senator F B Johnston of Western Australia announces he will not attend future Federal Country Party meetings nor recognise Senator Herdy as Leader of the Country Party Senators. He affirms support for shared party aims but cites a need for free parliamentary speech and rejects party-led control over his duties as a state representative. The move emphasizes WA's voice in federal legislation and pledges to place state interests above party lines.
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F. B. Johnston
W.A
Federal Country Party
Herdy
Country Party
Johnston
Wold
Senate
Benate
Western Australia
Niagara Hold-Up Halts Ship Over Union Labor Demands
In Vancouver a union meeting rejected sailing the Niagara until non union labour is barred from cargo handling and assurances on repatriation for any dispute. Negotiations with the Union Company collapsed. the liner likely remains docked until Monday. Canadian crew may be used to replace Australian crew, officials say.
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Sydney
Scomenta Union
Vancouver
Ttio
Niagara
James C. Irons
Court Deliberations End Amid Robbery Scene Visit
The jury heard closing statements as Judge White began the summary and planned to conclude after the jurors inspected the robbery scene on Monday. The case centers on alleged church and home life fidelity themes referenced during testimony and counsel arguments.
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White
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