Abyssinia Defies Britain Over 1906 Treaty Concession
Addis Ababa reports indicate Emperor Menelik will reject British advice to withhold the concession, maintaining the 1906 treaty not binding. General mobilisation orders call all Abyssinian troops to report, with 3000 European trained Imperial Guards set to depart tomorrow. The Pope may intervene through Signor Adele and others as reported by British press correspondents.
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London
Addis Ababa
the Times
Britain
Menelik
Abyssinia
Ababa
the Chronicle
F. W. Rickett
Idney Barton
Sidney Barton
Anthony Edon
Genéva
Abyssinia Concession Talks Shock Foreign Legations
British press reports two sides in Abyssinia concession dispute as Italian bombing plans stir Europe. United States influence via American company interests cited while Britain and France weigh responses. Officials at Addis Ababa and London cautious on the scope and legality of alleged concessions and potential arbitration.
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London
United
Prean
Valle
Air
le Journal
Bomar
Pamphist
Apeakere
Borabe
Daily Telegraph
Bolsano
Britain Under Fire From Global Press Over Abyssinian Crisis
Foreign papers contort Britain as hypocritical amid Abyssinian dispute. La Matin questions the Foreign Office honesty while Le Tettpa notes the Addis Ababa minister’s lack of awareness of three months of negotiations. Paris papers and Rome dispatches mirror doubt over Britain’s League principles and motives.
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England
la Matin
le Tettpa
Ad Ababa
Britain
Paris
Boycott by South African Women in Durban
South African women in Durban stage a boycott of stores tied to firms linked to recent Italian meat and hides contracts. They warn of potential economic impact on firms as negotiations for butter and jam exports continue, while government neutrality questions arise amid talk of conflict and public consultation.
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Durban
Italy
jaTua Misister
Potcheas
South Africa
Budget Briefs Outline New Exise Impost and Revenue Decline
Cabinet session focuses on finalizing the budget with preparations for October Parliament. Treasury projects Commonwealth revenue for 1930 44 at 7.3 million pounds, a drop from 8.6 million, driven by lower customs and excise returns. Proposals consider extra 650 thousand pounds from excise, wheat industry support may be limited, and post office income likely to top 2.74 million pounds. Budget cuts include nearly 700 thousand pounds in department estimates and expanded sales tax exemptions possible.
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Str. Lyons
om@cial
Commonwealth Public Service
Smerkency Cata
Rural Leases Seek Rate Cuts and Appeals Rights
Advisory Council urges the Department of the Interior to reduce Crown Improvements interest by 22 percent, write off past rural arrears, and allow reappraisal and Supreme Court appeal rights. They note prior land rental cuts but seek broader relief for lessees and rabbit-proof fencing holders.
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Federal Capital Territory
Advisory Council
Department of the Interior
T. M. Shakespeare
Minister For the Interior
New South Wale
Land Board
Supreme Court
Shakespeare
Gorim
H. ©. Green
J. T. H. Goodwin
Council
Wrd
Interior
Aoed
British Fleet Prepares for Mediterranean Exercises
Paris reports that Le Matin and Le Journal note the British Fleet is ready for any eventuality in the Mediterranean. Ships have taken on supplementary stores and munitions in anticipation of ongoing exercises.
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Paris
le Matin
le Journal
Mediterranean
Italian Consul Seeks Lyons On Abyssinian Dispute
Acting Italian Consul General Vita called on Prime Minister Lyons to present Italy's case before the National Council in Geneva. The interview, conducted under Mussolini's instructions, aimed to justify Italy's stance without eliciting a formal opinion from Lyons. The session ended with no expressed view.
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Australia
Mr. Lyons
Italy
Vita
Lone
Signor Mussolin
Royal couple greet 4000 mourners at royal morning service
A large crowd assembled at the morning service as King and Queen attended with other royal family members. A lengthy motorcade queued through the streets as mourners wore symbols of mourning for the late queen, while regimental units lined the route and public figures observed the ceremony.
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London
Allen Scot
And
German trade envoy in Sydney calls for policy shifts
Dr. F W Mohr arrived aboard the Nieuw Zeeland to study Australia Germany commerce relations. He warned Germany must balance trade by increasing exports to reduce daily grave issues. He noted Germany overbuys from Australia and needs a payment method beyond wool in currency, potentially boosting wool imports if export demand rises.
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Sydney
F. W. Mohr
Zealand
Australis
Germany
Markels
Coldalena
Australia
New Paganism Denounced by German Bishops
A pastoral letter read from Roman Catholic pulpits denounces what it calls new paganism and claims the Concordat is violated. It condemns racial purity rules and defends legitimate births, urging parents to keep children aligned with religion and moral purity. The document asserts the church conquers old paganism and rejects the new.
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Berlin
Pageninn
State revenue rising amid slow gains and policy shifts
Partial OCR reads indicate state revenue increasing gradually as lawmakers weigh new avenues for funding. The fragment mentions an ongoing yearlong trend, small gains, and potential adjustments to tax and spending, though details are unclear due to damaged text.
Opening of wool sales strong with 25 30 percent rise
Opening sales in Sydney for the 1935 36 wool season surged 25 30 percent from initial rates and about 20 percent higher than last June, with top greasy merino at 194d. per lb. The auction room was packed as buyers from Japan and Europe competed aggressively, and brokers predicted continued gains if the trend persists. Total offerings reached 16 468 bales with 6517 private sales, suggesting a substantial national income boost despite fewer bales overall.
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Sydney
Ferguson
New Zealand Loan and Mercentile ‘Company
Motinnan
Darrow
Bey Downs
France
Germany
Alste
Riverina
Queensland
Japan
Continent
Comebscle
Crowsbreda
Eid
Roweview
Gavan
Ma, Co. Ltd
Agi, Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Sod 1Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd
Two Bodies Recovered in Gap Crisis at Watson’s Bay
The shattered body of J James, 50, of Globe, was found on Focks 200 fest below the Quy at Wat son’s Bay this afternoon. Police believe this marks a second Gap tragedy in days as rescue teams recover two victims. A battered body was found atop a cliff and a book was discovered nearby as investigators sort the scene.
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J James
Globe
Quy
Watson's Bay
Jamia
Mnane Nea Sameling
Conatanls
Wakeon's Vienna Round Up Tainted by Edward Stortimer Madey
Local Vienna report notes a red round up linked to Edward Stortimer Madey, raising questions about identity and involvement in the investigation. The fragment hints at a broader event tying Madey to a wake or vigil and to local actions. Further details are unclear from the OCR.
Private wool sale report from Yorkshire to derelict routes
Private reports indicate a wool sale of 7 100 bales with details fragmentary. The note mentions Yorkshire Germany Delging Australian milan and other garbled terms including Moree ewes and aged items.
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Winchowmba Carson Ltd
Yorkshire
Germany
Delging
Milan
Mra
le Company
Moree
Ewes
Broken
Oid
Hongets Uta
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Signoria
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Philip
Coreen
Lena Wure
Texhett
Grant
Fortin Experte
Mir Wuckette
Cate
Bemng
Court of
Nation
Magus
Kallas
Orhan
Watarats
Anthony
Rome
Addie Ata
Abyssinis
Rigor Gayda
Journal D'Italia
Omer
Ale Theory
Pertidious Albion
Iam
Sam Ared
Smilar Porto
Goulburn
Mr. Stevens
Loaigot Sepemepad
GAP
Vienna
Ater
Edward Stortimer Madey
Wakeon
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