Resignations Shatter British Labour Leadership
Sir Stafford Cripps resigns from the Labour Party executive over disapproval of the government's foreign policy report. Lord Ponsonby resigns the leadership to the House of Lords, citing Labour failure to back sanctions and decades of belief that Europe’s peace cannot be kept by force. He says he differs on key foreign policy points.
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London
Stafford Crippshaw
Nations
Labour Party
Lord Ponsonby
House of Lords
Labour
Labour Arty
House of Commons
Europe
Italian troops threaten Egypt amid Geneva conciliation bid
London reports Italian insistence on Libyan reinforcement despite claims of no need as General Balbo advances toward the Suez frontier. Conciliation proposals from Geneva handed to Italian and Abyssinian delegates. publication awaits party review over coming days. Mussolini’s stance uncertain while Britain hardens. Abyssinian grain supplies deny famine claims. British patrols monitor Red Sea. Belgian officers refuse repatriation to fight for Abyssinia.
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London
Balbo
Suez Canal
Geneva Teday
Nu Hattarively
Geneva
Thaly
Addie Add
del Phillips
Witterranean
Briklah
Poo Mile
Abyaniaians
Imnasia
Eritrea
Sune Canal
Parte
le Tempe
Aamara
Ofosre
Adowal
Iteilas
Aduwa
Askum
Belgium
Abyssinia
Weak finance can Italy afford to fight today
The Daily Telegraph asks if Italy can sustain a costly campaign amid rising deficits and unreliable revenues. It cites 1982 to 1984 budgets, notes tax relief limits after Duce’s vow, and warns continued Abyssinian costs could force foreign aid and threaten victory without Yehidi.
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London
Italy
The
Daily Telegraph
Paris
New Yo
Sosl
Tr Duce
Abyssinia
Yehidi
Binoy Mussolini
Feonucloumasn
British warships move to Mediterranean route to Gibraltar
British warships Renown and Rodney with cruisers Orion and Achilles, and destroyers of the Minth Destroyer Pltilla, arrived at Gibraltar yesterday aboard Ajax. The flotilla sails to the Mediterranean in a shown force as tensions rise in the region.
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London
Wedneming
Orweara Renown
Rood
Orion
Mopstame
Achilles
Aronnd
Squadros
Minth
Platilla
Gibraltar
Ajax
Alec Snported
Warships Gather at Singapore in Tense Naval Show
Foreign fleets assemble near Singapore as battleships and destroyers converge for a naval display amid rising regional tensions. Reports indicate the presence of several named vessels including Te ne eye Bere Deshem and Dainty as part of the maritime buildup.
Reorganisation Plans for Abyssinia Reported by Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph reports a far reaching Abyssinia reorganisation scheme. It proposes special police for foreigners frontier police to curb plunder and smuggling public works post and telegraph reform and a revised tax system. It envisions foreign specialists aiding the Emperor’s government with annual League reports and a five year review. Britain and France would support territorial adjustments with Italy.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Abyssinia
League
Britain
France
Ake
Italy
Abyaaiain
Mussolini Terms Unacceptable Says Mussolini
London reports Colonel Mussolini declares terms unacceptable and worries over Abyssinia expansion. He cites French versions and hints at ceding deserts while mocking prospects of peace, with references to Italian and international figures and plans.
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London
Mussolini
Versiana
Tudy
Stone
Haimaly
Danskil
Ogedea
Tl Duce
Mark Twain
Oulleo- 20
Damarta
Bignop Muspoliat
British moves push Italians to pause at Geneva
Geneva dispatches report Italian delegates growing more optimistic about international support for Britain as Britain quietly readies Mediterranean forces. The Times notes Italian morale rising and some observers credit Britain’s naval buildup with influencing perceptions of British resolve. The appearance of 24 British destroyers near Egypt surprised Italy and others, signaling reinforced vigilance outside Gibraltar.
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London
Weilnend
Geneva
the Times
Platen
League
Britain
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Ptalian
Tealy
Parliament Session Arrangements Announced For Next Week
Arrangements for the upcoming parliamentary session are outlined with energy. The schedule lists three days, including Tuesday and Wednesday, and notes a continuation into the following week for ongoing meetings and key conferences arranged by the government.
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Crvaramnent
Ten Years Lease Approved for Hotel Canberra Changeover
Cabinet approval clears a ten year lease of the Hotel Canbern to Mr and Mrs C J Beaton of the Hotel Ryan Lismore recognised as a leading west country NSW hotel. Date of takeover not set but changeover expected soon with expeditionary handling of pre lease matters. Government relief anticipated to offset capital cost and accumulated losses.
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Canverte
C. J. Beaton
Ryan
Lismore
Canbern
7. Paterson
Canberra
Ita
Fragmented Skewed Text on Africa and Race Terms
Jumbled OCR draft mentions regions in Africa and references to Abyu Jains, Amhavan tribes, and Akan terms with notes on slavery and conflict. The passage is garbled, with stray mentions of Libya, Salina troupe, and foreign administrations. The overall sense is a chaotic discussion of race, colonization, and regional descriptions with many unreadable fragments.
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Wently
Danakil
Anu-Lavel
Ogun
Libya
Salina
Africa
Iva
Heated Scene in Debate on Fool Relief in Assembly
A heated exchange marked the Legislative Assembly today during the motion by Mr Booth to adjourn to review the Governments refusal of special food orders for the West Mainland. Mr Stevens warned the social system could collapse if such shortages spread. The session ended with a row over remarks and the motion defeated on party lines.
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Bydney
Legislative Assembly
Booth
Btevens
Lang
Walt
Taamarini
Chew
Hootty
Apaigian
Winterscottans
Lyons Opposes Impartial Royal Banking Commission
Sydney report says Prime Minister Lyons announced the Royal Commission into the banking system would be set up soon. He was not enthusiastic yet supported by government and public demand. He praised banks for aiding Australia during the Depression and urged an impartial inquiry with no preexisting financial ties.
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Sydney
Australia
Jubilee Fund Surpasses Two Hundred Thousand in Hand
An Australian Commonwealth response boosts Jubilee Memorial Maternal Fund to over £300,000 in three months. Major donors include Mr C W Con and others from Victoria and Western Australia. Large contributions suggest a national effort for the fund with phrasing indicating a planned continuation of contributions and a proposed royal or ceremonial ride.
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W. Ter
Faye Weno
C. W
Beer
Melbourne
Enon
Wangartiuis
Victoria
Asa
Wales
Aod Western Aus Aalvety
Watson
Cagberta
Pury Hincent
Joan Frances
Canberra
Natra
Reduction in British National Debt
An official statement shows the national debt on March 31 last was £7,000,000. The total debt for the twelve months ended shows 20,807,109.
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London
Canberra overcharge and rising admin costs prompt reform
The report audits Canberra finances highlighting inflated administration charges, compound interest write-offs, and ongoing national subsidies. It urges urgent adjustments to reduce the debt burden and align spending with population growth, noting unused land value and infrastructure costs.
Not a Hypocrite Mr Kelly Replies to Mr Piper
Mr Kelly defends himself against accusations by Mr Piper during a Westridge talk. He objects to being called hypocrite while seeking full time Canberra worker employment and criticizes the Advisory Council as necessary though Labour disapproves. He cites relief worker pay deductions and argues against extra cost to the public.
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Canberra
BG. Kelly
Westridge
W.G. Piper
Mr. Kelly
Labour
Piper
Forts
Advisory Council
Ste. Piper
Kelly
Hr. T. Patt Orson
Sydney
Mandates Criticism at Geneva in Pacific Talks
The report notes sharp criticism of Japanese mandates in the Pacific by delegates at Geneva. It highlights concerns over the line of demarcation between states and possessions, potential threats to the mandate system, and objections to harbour constructions and other activities seen as camouflaged colonization.
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Niarweriay
Mt Ae
Esfaoe
Lange
Pacific
Handate Commission
TBS
Alima
Fragmented text hints at planning and development themes
The readable fragments discuss gardens, national planners, sports like football and polo, and future development areas. It mentions timelines of two years and ten years for projects, Canberra references, and a general sense of urban planning and population growth.
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Tory
C. Robes ‘& Com
Touriste
Canberra
Durie
Manny
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British W. PS
Singapore
Ethiopia
Royal Commission
MR. Lyons
Jubilee Fund
Epsom Riders
DR. Watson
Canberra Wen
Ging National
Sowaraga
Hotale
Mamantary
Avryicentor
Amdrouda
Parka
Gard
Alma
Thorr
Negicat
Atlon
Linder
Mr. Piper
Pacific Islands
Kingsford Smith
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