Poison Gas and Flame Throwers On Ogaden Front
Italy uses poison gas and air bombing in the Ogaden front. Aerial attacks and heavy bombs devastate Abyssinian irregulars near Wal Wal and Sasa after General De Bono's air dash to confer with Graziana. Casualties run high, with estimates around four thousand dead and many captured as fighting rages toward Kabran Beridalen and Bemieh.
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London
Mendy
Durot
Ogaden
Sasa Seee
Daily Mail
Wilk
de Bono
Serose Abyssinia
Comal Graziana
Fall of Aksum sparks talk of holy war in Ethiopia
Despatches report Abyssinian forces advancing toward Aksum, with Emperor Haile Selassie ordering a holy war to recapture the sacred city. Ras Gugan deserts and Coptic leaders pledge mobilization as Italians delay further advance while seeking new submissions.
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London
Amwmin
Abyssinia
Alwara
Haile Selassie
Ras Gugan
Oriente
Aksum
Addis Ababa
Daily Telegraph
Rome
Mecca
Ethiopia
Abouna
Sanctions on Abyssinia Move Ahead as Britain Leads
London reports outline a British driven sanctions program against Italy over Abyssinia. A Geneva communique details financial and trade bans, with commissions to assess wider embargoes and ongoing efforts to apply measures swiftly despite economic complexities and allied disagreements.
Peace Move Indicates Laval Talks With Allies
Paris reports M. Laval held long talks with British and Italian ambassadors in London about prospects for a peaceful settlement to the Italo Abyssinia dispute. He plans to propose a settlement formula upon opportune moment and Geneva awaits further steps. The talks, plus a Papal Nuncio meeting, suggest added effort by Rome and others to secure a cessation of hostilities.
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London
Daily Mail
Paris
M. Laval
Engiinh
Tatyutt Ambasaadors
Geneva
Adiliy Ababa
Unat
Vineb
Lint Nuatever
Rome
Daily Telegraph
Ricketts Doctor Nott Accepts Health Minister Invitation
Dr L W Nott accepted an invitation from the Minister for Health Mr Hughes to present ricket cases. The talks, planned for Canberra Hospital at 2 pm Friday, aim to urge action for children.
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L. W. Nett
Mr. Hughes
Cansberra Hospital
Nott
Wool gains five percent above season opening
A further advance in wool prices occurred in Sydney today with best fleeces and fine grades higher by five percent. All other descriptions remained firm as yesterday's gains were supported by steady demand.
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Aydney
Sydney
Yantarday
Rata
Mischievous British Minister Calls for Peace Speech Denouncement
The report cites a British minister denouncing a peace speech amid a market report from Sydney. It notes strong competition and rising prices in cotton bale trading, with figures for offerings and sales, while political commentary criticizes threats and strategic cautions during a turbulent period.
Flight slot X defers Tasman service in Sydney
A Tasman Airlines flight faced deferral as Sydney traffic authorities postponed slot X. Officials cited congestion and scheduling constraints, delaying departure and impacting planned connections. No injuries or further incidents reported.
Handbag Factory Fire Strikes Adelaide Firm
A fire at A. J. Bwain and Co. Ltd hand bag makers on North Terrace injured no one but caused damage estimated at £15 000 plus a £20 000 loan of order. The blaze broke out in the rear store-room this morning and 200 employees fled as it was brought under control within 30 minutes. Swalm are noted as major handbag manufacturers in Australia.
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Adelaide
A. J. Bwain and Co. Ltd
North Terrace
Swalm
Australia
South African Parliament Considers Sanctions Over Italy
A special parliamentary session in Capetown is planned to discuss sanctions against Italy. Reports indicate ministers expect measures to cancel meat imports and target Italian actions.
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Capetown
Italy
Tete
Passengers Leave Talian Liner in Capetown Flight Report
Capetown crowds cheer as a coppery crowd gathers around a figure of Muinwolint at the centre. An Abyssinian army official travels toward Addin Ababa after a staged departure from Durban and a return flight planned for Capetown.
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Capetown
Durban
Union Cwatle Linn
Europal
Broadbent Crashes At Basra In Midair Landing
London reports airman Broadbent crashes at Basra during a towed landing attempt. The damaged aircraft is not specified and the event details are unclear in the dispatch.
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Broadbent
Basra
London
Tio
Resignation Triggers Bavin Seat Vacancy
The Legislative Assembly declared the seat of Thomas Bavin vacant after his resignation. The Attorney General announced the appointment of Sir Thomas Havin as judge of the Supreme Court, likely to be sworn in tomorrow.
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Bydney
Tiewtny
Thomas Bavin
Maning
Thomas Havin
Ludg
Supreme Court
Damages Claim Settled in Supreme Court Adjourment
In a Canberra case today Sir Robert Garren secured a postponement to the next sittings of the Supreme Court. Madeline Major claims 100 damages from the Commonwealth for injuries her husband Carneline Mayor sustained in a railway collision near Canberra station in 1983. Mr Informed said the Commonwealth did not know the case would be tried with ready facts and he was not prepared to proceed.
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Robert Garren
Supreme Court of the Cam
Major Incla Ming
Canberra
Robert
Commonwealth
Liberal landslide sweeps Canada in historic election
Ottawa reports Liberal leader Mackenzie King presides over an unprecedented majority as Conservatives under Prime Minister Bennett are crushed. Third parties falter while Social Credit and Co operative Commonwealth gain few seats. Winnipeg and Alberta highlight shifts with Credit party wins.
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Ottawa
Liberal Party
Mackensie King
Bennett
Liberals
Liberala
Social Credit
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
Labour
Ee Ie
United Farmers
Rennett
Alartite
Atlantic
Weubwnun Na Entlly Y Fon
Pacific
Wondworth
Bigamy Case Heard in Betty Mentonitch Court
The court heard the bigamy case involving 22 year old Tene Miller who had remarried at 17 and moved between towns. Evidence traced her relationships with multiple men as she faced potential imprisonment but was granted a four month sentence under a bond.
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Betty
C. W. Davina
Mem Millar
Thoma Bitin
Redfern
Aulimr
Pete
Efihhayeen
Raferring
West Wyalong
Theo
Aydney
Waa
Bie
Wang
Evoudband Wea
Merrustand
Abe Ane
Weat Wyniong
David
Sydney
Ber
Bern
Reynalds
Davieg
Pacific Isles Claim Sparks Washington Debate
A fragmentary report notes American claims over Pacific Isles including Baker Howland and Kiribati area. It cites state and commerce department divisions and hints at early 4th century sovereignty, with no clear push to annex.
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Washington
Toonlay
Baker
Howland
British Territories
State Department
Commerce Department
Thean
Hunger Strike Extends Across South Wales Mines
A hunger strike spreads from Nine MU Boink to four other Monmouthshire pits with about 1,400 miners descending the shafts. Workers insist on actions beyond the initial protest and show no signs of ending their stoppage.
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London
Monmouthshire
He Kanth
Government rejects plan to regulate margarine fraud
The Minister for Agriculture Mr J Main told the Legislative Assembly that Australia will not regulate margarine production. An attempt to misrepresent margarine as butter was not intended to be thwarted, and concerns over imitation products were discussed.
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Rydney
J. Main
Legislative Assembly
Karded na butter substitutes teak f manufacturers
The readable segments reference butter substitutes and manufacturers in a serialized note. Key entities appear with unclear spacing, suggesting a product or trade item listing. Further readable details are needed to form a precise summary.
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Reyly
Mr. Eee
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