Italy Holds Line On Paris Peace Terms And Mediterranean Influence
Rome dispatch reports Italian quarters refuse to settle on Paris terms without Britain curbing the Mediterranean fleet and sanctions, while Mussolini rejects any quick settlement. Diplomatic readings note Italian distrust persists, with debates over potential expansion into Abyssinia and Somaliland, and questions about collective security and taxation.
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London
Rome
United Press
Signor
Mussolai
Britain
League
Italy
Mussolini
Paris
Mediterranean
Geneva
Abyssinia
the Times
Rie Drummond
Signor Sovich
Abyssinian legation accuses Italy of poison gas use
London reports claim from the Abyssinian legation that Italy employs poison gas in Abyssinia, targeting civilians and animals. The statement warns Italian forces against ongoing brutal methods, urging restraint while pledging possible retaliation if orders persist.
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London
Papal Peace Move Reported In Rome Dispatch
A Rome telegraph dispatch reports the Pope seeking a global peace effort through the Apostleship of Prayer. The Holy Father urges widespread prayer for world peace, calling for unified spiritual action across nations.
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Rome
Apostleship of Prayer
Neutral Zone French Demand Strains Abyssinia
The Daily Telegraph reports rising tension between France and Abyssinia over France’s demand for a central zone at Dire Dawa with warning posts visible from the sky. The government sees this as infringements on sovereignty and a potential invitation to Italy to bomb Dir Dhawe. France may seek permanent control of the area.
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Daily Telegraph
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France
Abyssinia
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Tinian
Dirvdawe
Invalids Returning From Eritrea
A Port Bald correspondent notes the hospital ship California crossed the Suez Canal bound for Italy carrying 686 Italian laborers. The voyage is described as the largest watch shipment yet through the canal. The report mentions illness and poor conditions among workers exposed to disease and scant food.
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London
Port Bald
Times
California
Sued Canal
Italy
Bues Canal
Imrtree
Wool Substitute Milan Tuesday Demonstration
Dr. Antonio Peretti demonstrated a wool substitute in Milan on Tuesday, showing textile researchers a new fabric alternative. The presentation outlined potential advantages in warmth, cost, and supply stability for garment makers facing wool shortages.
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Milan
Antonio Peretti
Foreign policy debate in Commons signals party line shifts
London Monday reports an anticipated speech by Foreign Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare on the international situation in the House of Commons. The session will feature leaders including Labour's Attlee Liberal's Samuel and will continue with prominent figures such as Chamberlain Churchill and Amery, as government speakers may include Baldwin and Bennett, with Baden-Powell also mentioned.
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London
Ramual Hoare
House of Commons
Samu Hoare
Labour
Major Atlee
Hargert Samuel
Austin Chamber
Winston Churchill
Amery
Baldwin
John Binion
Nevill
Chamberlain
Anttony Baden
Costly Hoax Hits Bombay Bullion Market Today
A forged dispatch, faked as an official Commerce Department notice, circulated among Bombay bankers and prominent figures claiming a 10 percent export duty on gold and abolition of the silver export duty. The fake letter caused panic, a sharp drop in gold prices, and a spike in silver before the government denied the report. Estimated losses reach around £100,000 in the bullion market.
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London
Bombay
Times
Lowe
Reserve Bank
New Lord Mayor of Sydney Unopposed for 1936 Remainder
Alderman Artur McEihonie won unopposed as Lord Mayor of Sydney for the rest of 1936. His late brother W. P. McEthone and father John Pickeihane are noted civic figures. Aldermen paused in respect for Sir Alfred Parker. McEihone vowed fair, fearless duties and to reject any coup.
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Sydney
Toenday
Artur McEihonie
W. P. McEthone
Tt City
John Pickeihane
Vesty Council
Alfred Parker
McEihane
Reward Offered in Forbes Murder Case
The Chief Secretary approved a reward of £900 for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Luigi Orliga and Mrs. Ethel Welle near Forkas on October D.
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Rydney
Tunmisy
Luigi Orliga
Ethel Welle
Forkas
No profits in plane manufacture sanction proposals
The League of Nations coordination committee proposals to sanction Italy were disclosed in Parliament by Dr Page. Measures include prohibiting exports or re-exports of horses, mules, and all mineral and metal forms, with action planned under the Costume (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1980. Governments to inform the committee of readiness by October, with a special meeting set for October 31.
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League of Nations Coordination Committee
Commonwealth
Italy
House of Representatives
Minster For Commerce
Dr Page
Australia
Page
Taly
Raft
Pie
Italian
Ralonica
Additions to Dutch Fleet in East Indies
Amsterdam Tuesday reports additions to the Dutch fleet in the East Indies. The government plans to speed up airplane construction and strengthen war work in the region. A decision on funding and possible awards for government work is expected to be announced soon.
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East Indies
Amsterdam
Holland
Manchuria
Australia Must Stand With League On War Sanctions
Mr. M Blackburn urged Australia to back the League of Nations and avoid blame in a world war, arguing Australia should boycott Italy if needed and resist forming separate alliances. He warned against acting apart from the League, citing Abyssinia as a test case and stressing Britain’s stake in League survival.
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M. Blackburn
Curtin
League of Ni Homa
Commonwealth of Nations
Amstraite
Blackburn
Italy
Abyssinie
Abyssinia
League
Britain
Blue Nile
Australis
League of Nations
Dried fruit export rules disallowed in Senate vote
The Senate defeated Statutory Rules 1035 No 29 on dried fruit export controls by 18 to 10. Senator Duncan Hughes argued the section allows retrospective payments to officials, while Sir George Pearce and others challenged the move as improper, fearing a committee supremacy over Parliament. The division upheld the motion to disallow the regulation.
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Duncan Hughes
George Pearce
Collings
Lander
Brennan
Benatora Cooper
Abbott
Badman
Aikings
McDonald
Western Australis
Brown
Millen
Sumper
Sonatas
Grant
WY. McDonald
Queensland
Duncan Hughen
Air Liner In Storm Makes Dangerous Brisbane to Sydney Flight
The Melbourne to Sydney airliner Liots fought rough weather climbing to 12000 feet then 13000 feet but clouds hid the ground. It landed at Duntroon at 4 30 after fog and rain reduced visibility to yards. The captain planned to push on to Sydney after refuelling but waited half an hour as weather prevented a smooth crossing.
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Bydney
Hollyman Airways
Sydney
Melbourne
Caneberra
Boott
Goulburn
Duntroom
Duntroon
Hurricane threat to Cuba closes parts of Santiago
High winds and heavy rains from a tropical system force isolation in Santiago and eastern Cuba today. The storm disrupts coastal towns as Cuba braces for possible hurricane impacts.
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Santiago
Cuba
Pointe East
Astern
Rivers Rising Floods In West
Sydney reports widespread rain causes rivers to rise across western districts. Cyclone activity forms two centres east and west, swelling Beanie and Bell Rivers while roads flood from Wellington to Dubbo. Goulburn and Queanbeyan record heavy falls and high flood levels.
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Sydney
Maren
Murray
Murrumbidgeoy
Lachlan Riv
Weat
Wentworth
Wileanain
Worthes
Deniliquin
Wallington
Wellington
Dubbola
Tarcutia Bridge
Muin Roads Department
Goulburn
Ind Talon
Queanbeyan Sini
Queanbeyan
Rosa
Sireuma
MCC Rules Probe Adoption in Australia Season
The report discusses the MCC considering adopting an experimental lobator rule as teams including Australia and South Africa show support. New Zealand may join, while England plans to continue the test in 1986. Holmes favors the move as part of a broader push toward implementing Bears and related projects globally.
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London
MCC
Austriia
Australia
Non-Committal Premier Reply Amid Betting Talk
In a tense session the Premier offered a non committal reply as questions on betting and financial matters were raised. Mr Butler and Mr Havens pressed for details while figures referenced a loan and a 4180000 year term, prompting further debate on policy directions.
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Burke
South
Japan Wool Sale Purchases Noted Amid Market Signals
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Japan buying at wool sales, with prices and market activity referenced. The text is incomplete but suggests ongoing purchasing by Japanese buyers and market signals affecting wool prices.
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Japan
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