Abyssinian Reply Triggers Walkout At League Meeting
A Russian delegate denounced Italy’s arm actions at the League Council in London. The Abyssinian reply to the Italian attack prompted Italy to walk out. Reports from Rome suggest a peaceful settlement is hoped for though troop withdrawals remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
M. Livinoff
League Council
Russia
Italy
Baron Aloisi
Rome
Sanet
Haly
Death toll in Florida hurricane rises with conflicting estimates
A Florida hurricane death roll spreads uncertainty as Red Cross cites 256 dead and 252 injured at Florida Keyway while other sources warn of higher totals. Officials fear the final figure could reach around 1,000 as investigations continue. The storm wanes but damages crops and buildings in Georgia persist. passengers from the Dixie are moved to rescue ships with Captain Sundstrom aboard the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Red Cross
Reiler
Florida Keyway
Georgia
Dixie
Sundstrom
Akeletom
Australian Trade Delegation Heads to India for Market Study
A three member Australian trade delegation, including a Western Australian representative of primary industries and the Department of Commerce, will inspect Indian markets. The move follows a plan for direct shipping with the British India Steam Navigation Company, aimed at overcoming trade barriers and boosting Australian exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Mr. Lyons
Department of Commerce
Commerce Department
Colla Hon
MacDonald Hamilton
British India Steam Navigation Company
Tonaugurate
Australia
Thaler
Wid
Jaron
Canberra Drift Ends Move of Royal Military College
Canberra develops a five year program to transfer Melbourne departments and return the Royal Military College to Duntroon. The plan includes 70 new homes, new college buildings, and office space, with early work beginning this year and broader Canberra expansion to follow. Prime Minister Lyons says reoccupation will boost employment and national capital development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Remai
Melbourne
Royal Military College
Commonwealth
Duntroon
Military College
Federal Capital Territory
J. A. Lyons
Mr. Lyons
Duttoon
Duntroon Tixtenions
Mg. Lyone
Reluyn
Namie Snonts
Nat Hiro
Plata
Akiifed
Duntreat
Lyonn
Casberra
Momoden
Tellege
Sydney
Ain Inter
J. Hy Scuilin
TA Cadita
Meyer ‘Australian Air Force
Dum=trou College
Althorough
Dune
reRuine
Lavertom
Luintroun
Italian Reluctant to Talk in League on Peace and Defense
Report of a tense League of Nations session where Italy faced questions over its military buildup and adherence to collective security. M. Laval and Italian officials voiced wariness while M. Litvinoff urged reaffirming obligations, and Professor Jose appealed to defend Abyssinia’s independence amid debates on Article 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
MLS
M. Litvinoff
Aftes
Couincil Knight
Litwan- Bose Bega
Jaispenalon
Xenalon 2
M. Laval
Keljoilensataa
Leathera
Laague
League
Abyaminia
Italy
Cha
Muchome
Gaston Jese
Pes
Grimibta
Jaz
Jese
Eignor Rocco
Aloisi
Rans
Secrce Vian
Regerdu Italian League
Herte
Lsten
Abyauthian
Ttaly
Jose
Jene
Trallan
Stephantian
Wheat and Meat Conference Aims To Stabilise Industry
The Commonwealth plans a joint meeting of wheat industry representatives and the Australian Agricultural Council with Ministers to discuss future meat agreements with Britain. Producers will be consulted on stabilising wheat and local organisation, building on London delegation gains, aiming for action in the next Parliament session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Australian Agricultural Council
London
Cultural Council
Japan Boosts Iron and Steel Purchases from Australia
Japan increases imports of iron ore and tin from Australia this year. Department of Commerce reports exports to Japan amount to 47,888 tons of iron ore, up one third from the previous year, with shipments mainly from Victoria and New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Australia
Department of Commerce
Victoria
New South Wales
Inter-capital Air Mail Plan Approved for Sydney Melbourne Link
Cabinet approves inaugurating a Sydney to Melbourne air mail service as a first step toward a broader inter-capital route. The plan, estimated at 750000 pounds for full aero-drome upgrades and navigation gear, will pursue later expansion to Brisbane Sydney and Adelaide Melbourne pending budget and timing. Civil aviation and postal officials will coordinate with the Defence Department to refine details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beuator McLachlan
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Adelaide
Bnshought
Moe
Defence Department
Mallana Leaders Withdraw From Chamber Amid Tense Debate
Geneva reports show the Mallana delegation reluctant to discuss Count Rocca's withdrawal, seen as a sign they will refrain from further participation. The event followed Dr. Jeze's remarks likening the Italian stance to a mad dog while a Libonota speech surprised with an unexpected idea. Delegates later engaged in cordial conversations with M. Lityinoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallana
Count Rocca
Focca
Jeze
M. Lityinoff
African Races Aid For Ethiopia
The report notes input from Mr Hofmeyr in Sydney on the Abyssinian dispute and potential reactions among native factions. He warned that if governments fail to intervene, public demonstrations or organization could influence native loyalty and threaten stability, with over 7,000,000 affected.
More Italians Called Up to Rome Military Duty
A fragment reports 80 000 Italians from two clans ordered to report for duty before month’s end. Names like Sea Repo Araha and Bignor Munselin of Bolaano appear, but text is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Bignor Munselin
Bolaano
Darwin Aerodrome Improvements Begin for All Weather Landing
The Defence Minister Archdale Purkull announced ongoing Darwin aerodrome works after bituminous treatment of Seaways to equip all weather landing grounds. Installations of direction‑finding gear will follow completion of inquiry, with Civil Aviation Department carrying out the progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Timor Sea
Empire All Enally
Defence
Archdale Purkulll
Inquirion
Civil Aviation Department
Canadian Threat to End 1013 Trade Pact If Japan Raises Imports
Prime Minister Bennett informed Tokio that Canada would abrogate the 1913 commercial treaty unless Japan reduces its 80 percent import duty on Canadian goods. Abrogation would raise the tariff on Japanese imports to the highest level in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Thureda
Bennett
Tokio
Canade
Crimes Act challenge in Sydney High Court
In Sydney on Friday Tare persons and Frederick Kewley among others declared to be Communist Party members and Friends of the Soviet Union contested the Crimes Act. Piddington SC led the three applicants seeking a monition for direction, while Sir Thomas Bavin KC for the Federal Attorney General urged dismissal as novel. Justice Evatt adjourned the matter to await the main application hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tare
Wiggant
Ben Scott
Frederick Kewley
Communist Party
Boviek Union
Tu Heevatt
High Court
Piddington
Num
Pon
Aid Steolare
Moga
Soviet Union
Mona
Sir Thomas Bavin, KC
Sid
Evatt
Duke of Gloucester Engages in Ring Gift
The Duke of Gloucester bought an engagement ring for a relative, a Kashmir sapphire set in platinum with side stones. The ring is to be presented to Lady Aliog at a nearby residence tonight during a family gathering and within parental circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Gloucester
Tike
Kent
Bedland
Aliog
Diesel engines to power trains using fuel alternatives
The Cabinet has approved diesel engines for several country lines to run on fuel other than coal. A Mines Ministry committee report states most railway traffic will transition to steam diesel locomotives, with diesel engines proposed for normal traffic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rydney
Trafic
Menzies Returns From England Talks on Trade and Australia House
In Sydney on Friday MR RG MENZIES returned from England after Tubils celebrations. In an interview he said Australia should press for a larger share of the British market even if the Argentine agreement ends soon. He noted Australia House as the Commonwealth window but called the State Government offices move from it unfortunate, suggesting Australia risk becoming a fragmented loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Commonwealth Attorney General
RG. Mennien
Necom
Mre. Mennien
Str
Menzies
Australia House
Commonwealth
Australia
All Russia to Wear Blue Uniforms in 1986 Plan
A Moscow report notes a government order for all Russians to wear blue uniforms by 1986. The move includes blue metal buttons and blue military caps for citizens, with the aim of standardizing attire nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALL
Russia
Moscow
Surf tragedy ends in drowning at Granton causeway
John Hutchison of Glen Unmas and his niece were swept by an undertow while returning from a holiday. John Ford of Piste alerted lifeguards and swam to help. A rescuers’ misread signal caused a bystander crowd to pull Hutchison from the water. The body was recovered later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granton
Pridag
John Hutchison
Glen Unmas
Hutchison
J. Ford
Piste
Mith
Hia
Win
Murchison
V.R.C. Meeting Sparks Brief Chair Change Report
At a VIRC meeting today Mr. H Alen Currie Wan was chosen as acting chair while Mr. Le Mankinnon and Mr. Mia offered brief comments. The session included discussion of local arrangements and forthcoming events with no major decisions announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VIRC
H. Alen Currie
Tanim
le Mankinnon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mussolini
Wika
Kaapay Raden
Ilang
Prince
Weoor de Madorla Ming
Calonet
Poiana
Ind
Tuckey
Baron Aloin Doen
Britain
Wsl
Avery
Florida
Direct Shipping Service
Duttronm
Mr Caney
Mr Cool
Tor Gwydir
Ethiopia
Ghamoe
Ethopian Emperor
Geutare
Conference of State Representatives
Inter-capital Air Mails
Bydney
Friends OF
MR. R. G. Menzies
England
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!