British proposals for piracy conference seek Mediterranean patrols
Britain plans to station destroyers every 15 miles to police merchant routes in the Mediterranean and reinforce its fleet. Italy may join, while Germany and Italy will not attend the powers conference. In Bilbao rebel De Llano says four submarines are in the area awaiting cooperation. Italy's Moscow envoy to demand release of shipyard engineer Patron held near Leningrad.
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Daily Telegraph
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Itusl
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Tlaly
Wanda
Rome
Moscow
Luigi Patron
Leningrad
Chpote
Russia
Ttalian
Leghorn
North China fronts show Japanese advances and aerial actions
The Japanese push toward Tatung within 35 miles and seize Tienchen 60 miles south of Kalgan as Chinese forces retreat. In Shanghai a Chinese air attack set fire to the American China Lumber yards causing about 500000 dollars damage. Japanese naval guns keep pressure on Chinese units near Jukong and Swatow is bombed with many Chinese casualties.
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China
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Tienchen
Kalgan
Shanghai
Jukong
Pootung
Swatow
H.M.8
Thracian
Conference strains amid Italy Germany stance in Rome Paris
Reports from Rome and Paris warn the conference may fail without Italy and Germany. Officials say Italy may reconsider attendance at the Non-Intervention Committee if Tassia advances. France orders naval reinforcements to the Mediterranean to protect shipping regardless of the conference outcome.
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Italy
Germany
Tassia
France
Mediterranean
Franc Slump To New Low In London Market
The Daily Mail reports the franc fell to 136 to the pound the lowest since 1936 amid official support withdrawal. Devaluation aims to ease the domestic crisis and industrial difficulties as the currency weakens.
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London
Daily Mail
The
Federal Surplus Narrowly Improves in August
Commonwealth finances show a shift from July deficit to an August surplus of 442000 pounds as two months receipts reach 12986000 and expenditure 12546000. Major revenue in August comes from customs 2701000 excise 1201000 sales tax 606000 and post office income 16000 while war pensions and state payments drive the year’s largest outlays.
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Commonwealth Statistirian
Post Office
Four-year-old Tebert Williams Dies After Sand-Laden Lorry Crash
Sydney report: A lorry laden with sand strikes Tebert Williams aged four near his home at Sutheriwna iacdey. He was fatally injured. The incident occurred Friday and is under investigation by local authorities.
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Sydney
Tebert Williams
Sutheriwna Iacdey
Contact Between Tad Otchen and Canarivos Leads to Three Hour Battle
The clash reported lasted about three hours with around 200 shots exchanged before the Conan tired on older levelist destroy arrival.
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Tad Otchen
Conan
British Steamer Stanweld Captured by Spanish Torpedo Boat
The British steamer Stanweld of 101 tons was captured by a Spanish rebel torpedo boat near the Basque coast. British warships approached but could not assist since the vessel was within territorial waters.
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London
Insurgent Cruiser Canarias Passes Gibraltar with Shell Marks
A Valencia communique reports the rebel cruiser Canarias, damaged in the Mediterranean battle, passed the Straits of Gibraltar from the Mediterranean toward the west with shell marks on its starboard side. The insurgents claim Balearas was the cruiser in the earlier engagement, while loyalist ships faced the fight on Wednesday.
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Balearles
Canarias
Straits of Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Valencia
Liber
Diplomats Gather in Nyon for Geneva Piracy Conference
One of the largest diplomatic assemblies at Geneva reaches the lakeside village of Nyon for the Piracy Conference. Officials fill the village, as the meeting is staged in the village hall with improvised theatricals and a hurried stage setup with forest scenery.
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Geneva
Nyon
Plano
Shanghai and Tokyo dispatches on mid war actions and claims
Shanghai reports damage from air bombardment on the International Settlement and the French concession injuring the American Maru and near misses on a Japanese cruiser. Conflicting ground gains claims follow, while Chinese forces reportedly withdraw from Jukung wharf. Tokyo notes Soviet aid to China and Premier Konoye urging mobilization for a decisive victory.
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Whien
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Konoye
U S Officials Note Limits on Protections Abroad
Washington reports stress Roosevelt warning to Americans in China and cautions shipping about unidentified aircraft surface craft and submarines in the Mediterranean. Officials say the United States cannot guarantee protection to nationals and ships abroad due to risk of a major war and prohibitive costs.
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Washington
Roosevelt
China
Mediterranean
United States
Air Record Set In Melbourne to Sydney Flight
Pilot D. Taylor achieved a sub two hour flight from Melbourne to Sydney aboard the ANA Douglas. The non stop trip with 16 passengers took 1 hour 55 minutes, averaging 275 mph and peaking above 300 mph. Taylor remained nearly blind at 16 000 feet for most of the journey, with Canberra to Sydney segment taking 35 minutes.
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D. 5
Taylor
Melbourne
A.N.A. Douglas
Cites
Canberra
Theft of power at Melbourne Auto Wreckers charged
Joan Henry Vickery managing director of Melbourne Auto Wreckers Company was charged at General Sessions with diverting and stealing electricity. Opening statement claimed inspectors found lamps lit after light meter was turned off. A concealed cupboard behind a cabinet housed a switch. Vickery allegedly said you cant do anything crook and get away with it. The case is part heard.
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Joan Henry Vickery
Amelbourne Auto- Wreckers Company
Vickery
Sproule
K.c
The
Electricity Commission
R A F Squadron for 1938 Celebrations
The Air Ministry is expected to announce that an FAA F Squadron from India or the Far East will fly to Sydney for the 150th anniversary celebrations. No squadron can be spared from England, making a non stop flight from England to Australia unlikely.
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London
Air Ministry
India
Far East
Sydney
England
Australia
Rufus Stewart Leads Australian Open Golf After Round Two
Rufus Stewart, from South Australia, shot 76 to move to 148 aggregate. Jim Ferrier posted 74 to also reach 148, grabbing second place. Five players on 161 follow: W Mackay, W Campbell, D Wishart, C D Booth, and G Naismith.
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Rufus Stewart
Jim Ferrier
W. Mackay
N.S.W
W. Campbell
D. Wisharut
C. D. Booth
G. Naismith
Vic
Jockeys' Appeals At Ascot Uphold Perry Suspension
The Aw. Committee upheld H. V. Perry's appeal against the Ascot stewards and reduced the suspension to two months for careless riding. Heather's appeal against a similar two month ban was dismissed.
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Sydney
Aw. Committee
H. V. Perry
Ascot
KR. Heather
Independent to contest Kew seat in Victorian election
Rev Harold Lawes Hawkins of the North Melbourne Methodist Mission announced he would contest the Kew State seat as an Independent. He opposes the Opposition deputy leader Kent Hughes and campaigns on housing and slum abolition as his main policy.
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Melbourne
Harold Lawes Hawkins
North
German Finance Minister Resigns Over Economic Policy Crisis
Berlin reports a serious economic downturn as Dr. Schacht resigns as Finance Minister after signaling disapproval of Nazi policy. He urged stronger exports and shift from armaments and public works to manufacturing. Unclear if his Reichsbank presidency is affected.
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Herr Hitler
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Reichsbank
Rough Weather Halts Air Service and Delays Melbourne Flight
Severe winds and rough seas disrupted coastal shipping and air travel. The Munospar plane on the Broken Hill route diverted to Kelso last night with no further takeoffs today. Several southbound services were cancelled as winds reached gale force, and the Melbourne leg was scrubbed due to low cloud and poor landing ground visibility.
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Broken Hill
Kelso
Melbourne
English cricket boss rebukes Adelaide over Robertson view
Board of Control chief and South Australian delegates clash over Dr Robertson's claim England will not again reach Australian standard. Don Bradman disagrees with the chairman predicting England will win again, arguing Australian cricket will benefit from future success.
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Robertson
H. W. Hudgetts
Australian Board of Control
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Don Bradman
England
Labour Party Hails Curtin Leader at Final Meeting
The Labour Party paid tribute to Opposition Leader Mr. J Curtin at its final Federal Parliamentary Labour Party meeting before the dissolution of the fourteenth Parliament. Deputy Leader Mr Forde moved a resolution praising Curtins capable leadership and expectation of victory at the forthcoming elections. Curtin outlined policy points and campaign plans and wished success to all members.
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Labour Party
J. Curtin
Forde
John Curtin
Mr Gurtin
Disappointed Bride Awarded Damages in Break Promise Case
A jury awarded £ 440 damages to Mins I'. D. Bertram of St Peters against Murley Bray an orchardist from Adelaide for alleged breach of promise in a £ 1,000 damages claim over wedding images. The verdict came Friday.
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Mins I
D. Bertram
St. Peters
Murley Bray
Increase in Australian and New Zealand passenger fares likely
A report signals imminent fare hikes on Australian and New Zealand passenger lines, with industry observers noting broader pressure on travel costs and services. The anticipated rise could affect travelers and operators across the regional steamship and rail connections.
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London
New Zealand
Runciman Estate Leaves Massive Death Duties
London report shows Lord Runciman's estate valued at £2,386,453 with death duties of £1,176,130. The chief beneficiary is his adopted niece Miss Mary Runciman, formerly Miss Anderson, daughter of a boyhood friend, set to inherit a country home and £16,000 yearly income.
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Runciman
Neice
Mary Runciman
Anderson
Unprecedented parley as Speaker overruled in party vote
In a dramatic parliamentary day the Speaker overruled on party lines amid a protest by the Chairman of Committees who walked out. Mr Ward suspended for a week after accusing the Prime Minister and Sir Charles Marr of suppressing evidence from Oil Search Ltd regarding oil finds in New Guinea. The dispute centers on a January 30 1934 report and a copy given to Oil Search on August 7 1934. Sir Charles Marr denied links to Oil Search Ltd as he returned to Sydney and received leave for personal explanation.
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Lecton
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Off Search Lal
Mente
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Lyona
Dutch New Guinea
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Sepik
Commonwealth Geological Adviser
Woolnough
Marr Defends Oil Search Link As Ward Withdraw Allegations
Sir Charles Marr says Mr Ward attacked him and alleged he was connected to a corrupt company, which Marr denies. Ward says he never called the company corrupt and clarifies remarks about oil in New Guinea and the company’s prospectus.
Government inquiry into company corruption claims debated in parliament
MPs clashed over whether a company was corrupt and who bore responsibility. Mr Ward and Sir Charles Marr were cited as not conclusively linked to any fraud, while Mr Lazzarini defended remarks. The Prime Minister ordered a file search on Dutch New Guinea oil reports and confirmed a 1934 memorandum detailing oil and gold discoveries, and sealed wells at Bongu.
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Commonwealth
Beasley
Charles Marr
Lagearini
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Lazzarini
Archdale Parkhill
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