British Cabinet Faces Another Internal Difference
Britain's cabinet is split over how to respond to the European crisis. Prime Minister Chamberlain faces pressure to take a firm stance against dictators or risk a wait-and-see approach. Rumors swirl of resignations, reorganization, or new leadership as public mood demands action.
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Mr. Chamberlain
Britain
Hoare-Laval
Abyssinia
Churchill
Chamberlain
Eden
Cabinet Rebels Rally Behind War and Colonial Ministers
The ministerial opposition to Mr Chamberlain grows with names including Hore-Belisha, Morrison, Ormsby-Gore, and Elliot among potential resignations. Winston Churchill and a Conservative faction press the Cabinet, with unclear aims. Rumors circulate that Churchill may cross the floor to push for aligning with France.
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Chamberlain
Hore- Belisha
W. S.morrison
Ormsby-Gore
Scotland
Mr. Elliot
France Crises Shape Chamberlain's Spain and Czechoslovakia stance
The article notes French political uncertainty over Spain intervention, with opposition from General Stall and a weak Blum government. It suggests a National Concentration Government could shift France toward Chamberlain’s position. It also contemplates a durable status quo in Czecho Slova kia and predicts diplomacy, not warnings or military aid, would avert a broader European war.
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Aine
Chambertsin
France
Spain
Stall
Blum
Teus
Chamberlain
Czecho-Slovakia
Germany
Woman Kills Her Six Children in Texas Home
Mrs. Lillie Curtis a 38 year old New York resident shot dead her six sleeping children in a Texas town. She spared the eldest, 15, saying she had no money and they were better off dead. Police say she kissed them good night before the killings. The eldest fled to a neighbor after she explained her actions.
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New York
Lillie Curtis
Texas
Convicted of Thefts In Crimin al Court
In a Criminal Court session Adelsiue faces theft counts along with Heetor and Hyaden. Justice Wade sentenced Heetor to nine months imprisonment while Henley and others admit to additional thefts. The proceedings featured testimony from Det Clrtis Nave and Mr duster Hichards as the case progressed.
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Adelsiue
Lave
AEB
Det Clrtis
Elven
Duster Hichards
Spuusey Aubee
Neier
Waloyan
Wade
Thomas Henley
Jelnuly
Heetor
Hyaden
Commonwealth to Study Compulsory Training in Australia
Australia faces compulsory training as the Federal Government considers expanding defence funding by about £11.5 million to accelerate plans. Minister H V Thorby outlines aims to strengthen industry, build a self-sufficient munition base, and potentially supply aircraft to South Africa and New Zealand. The Defence Council backs a three year programme to 1940 41, focusing on material readiness and increased trained personnel while possibly procuring another cruiser.
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Melbourne
H. V. ©. Thorby
Defence
Thorby
Britain
Australia
Defence Council
J. A. Lyons
Commonwealth
People of Australia
Vigilant employee confronts armed intruder at Sydney club
A burglar broke into the Athenian Club Proprietary in City at 2:20 a.m. assaulting 66-year-old Stavios Eatsavios. Katsavios fought off the assailant with a mirror, was beaten head injuries, and crawled to call for help before police arrived. He received hospital treatment for head wounds.
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Sydney
Athenian Club Proprietary, Limited
City
Stavios Eatsavios
Katsa
Vies
Sydney Hospital
Iris
Katsayios
Castlereagh
Ratsavion
Katsavion
Volver
Dlow
Katsavios
Tie
Poland Sends Terms Note to Lithuania for Settlement
Warsaw reports the Polish government has sent a note to Lithuania with settlement terms and a 36 hour reply deadline. Thousands of Poles protest, shouting for action against Lithuania, while authorities confiscate a newspaper over alleged false news. The note's terms are described as essential to avoid further incidents endangering peace. The Lithuanian government reportedly received the note at 40.
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Warsaw
Lithuania
Kovno
Forged cheques and war affliction blamed in Adelaide case
An extraordinary Jekyll and Hyde case features Norman Thomas Henry Lane a 43 year old motor driver from Vile previously confessing counts of forging bank cheques drawn on Yur Herbank and Pendw. He was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment with evidence showing his crimes tied to war service affliction. the judge noted suffering toward the end of the period. Other related PSU cases were mentioned with similar patterns and warnings from the court about the impact of wartime trauma on conduct.
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Adelaide
Fruay
Jekyll and Hyde
Norman Thomas Henry Lane
Lane
Justicee Wieharus
Leiy
Coventry Sentenced in Adelaide Court for Three Months
Robert Victor Coventry aged 19 was sentenced to three months imprisonment in the Criminal Court in Adelaide this afternoon. He was also disqualified from holding a driver's license until further order. The judge noted a request from Coventry for an appeal.
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Adelaide
Robert Victor Coventry
Jus Gee Wichards
Coventry
French Premier Pleads for Unity in Silent Chamber
Paris dispatch reports Premier Blum urging a national government and cabinet unity as deputies largely sit in silence. He stresses mobilizing the country's strength, with ministers ready to back a unified administration and stabilize leadership amid crisis.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Blum
Polish ultimatum crisis threatens Lithuania and Poland
Fragmentary text reports Poland issuing a six point ultimatum to Lithuania and potential invasion if rejected. It mentions Polish troop movements toward Koyno, a proposed Lithuanian government, and tensions over mutual concessions amid a volatile regional standoff.
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Lie Cabbet
Poland
Liliania
Koyno
Lithuania
Delind
Aviator Broadbent Stranded on Toren Island
Darwin dispatch reports R H F Broadbent, missing 36 hours en route to Australia, found stranded on Toren Island 50 miles from Wangapoe by outward-bound Qantas plane. Apparent propeller damage, uninjured, rescue efforts include naval and military support. Singapore-bound vessel diverted to assist search.
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Darwin
R. H. F. Broadbent
Australia
Toren Island
Wangapoe
Qantas
Broadbent
Family Delighted At Safety After Near Miss
In Sydney on Friday a crowd gathered as a van narrowly avoided injury. Meriiyed heard the news that her father was unharmed and expressed relief. Jimmy’s safety was also noted, with family members glad no one was hurt.
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Sydney
Jimmy
John McCormack May Seek Presidency of Eire
Noted tenor John McCormack hints he may run for the Presidency of Eire. De Valera reportedly does not seek the office. Friday de la McCormack is cited as a source in the discussion of potential leadership.
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Hotaywoon
Friday de la McCormack
Eire
de Valera
Thermometer records 84.5 high and 57.8 low
Yesterday’s weather showed a maximum temperature of 84.5 and a low of 57.8 degrees. The 24 hour period ended at 6.30 am with these readings recorded.
Five Year Parliament Term Debate and Labor Accusations
A discussion of the Butler government extending the Parliament term to five years. It cites James Town 1933 remarks by Richards and argues Labor’s claim of no mandate is unfounded. The piece notes MPs could resign to protest, highlighting political maneuvering around the extension.
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Labor
Butler
Jamestown
Richards
Imprisonment Ordered After Brighton Drunk Driving Death
Coventry a clerk of Seaview road Brighton was found guilty of driving a motor car dangerously in Franklin street on December 9 causing the death of Ronald Arthur Howlett aged 10. He may be released on bail pending appeal while the court considers sentence under the Acts policy requiring imprisonment as a deterrent.
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Coventry
Seaview Road
Brighton
Franklin Street
City
Ronald Arthur Howlett
C. J. Coventry
Warnertown man seeks specialist after hand injury
After seven weeks in Pirie Hospital Harold Cocking of Warnertown left for Adelaide to consult a hand specialist. He may lose a finger and a bone. Mrs E Chapelhow of York road and Miss Muriel Gearing of Pirie South were also traveling to Adelaide. Mrs Catherine Mary Kingsford Smith, mother of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, died in Sydney at 81. Tributes flowed.
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Harold Cocking
Warnertown
Adelaide
E. Chapelhow
York Road
Muriel Gearing
Pirie South
Pirie
Catherine Mary Kingsford Smith
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
Sydney
Rex Honniball
J. Honniball
St. Mark's
North Adelaide
Broken Hill
Ellen Street
West Beach Bathing Party Ends With Prison Terms
A night gathering at West Beach led to a taxi driver receiving six months and a young married woman three months in court. Edna Jean Bastian sobbed as Justice Richards delivered the sentence after a dispute over money and a cheque book, with prior minor offenses noted but no exit on good behaviour bonds.
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West Beach
Edna Jean Bastian
Justice Richards
Criminal Court
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Purlagh Street
Parkside
Barrow
Killed in air raids Barca amid chaotic fire and claims
Fragmentary dispatch from Barcelona reports heavy bombing by rebel aircraft with at least 500 killed including women and children. Descriptions recount pigeons signaling air raids and six bombers sweeping across the city while fires erupt in residential blocks and stairways.
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Barcelona
State Elections Today With Five Candidates Vying
State elections open today from 8 am to 7 pm amid a district shift to 39 assembly seats. Northern District of the Legislative Council features two incumbents facing one Independent and two Labor candidates among 127 contenders. The preferential system sees 65 Independents in the field as 3,096 voters decide district fate.
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Eee
Nhe
House of Assembly
Legislative Council
Five Polling Booths in Pirie District
Five polling booths in Pirie district will open at 9 am and close at 7 pm. The event is led by local figures including J Anderson, J Hour, S M Bergin, KK Gillespie, and S U Gear and involves Pirie School and Tennyson Grove. Debates cover state politics, taxation, and the future of Labor, with emphasis on electors voting No 4 for Beerworth and No 2 for Butler in Pirie.
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Pirie School
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Holomentown School
Leaker
Eluar
Legislative Council
House of
Pirie
Lacey
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Beerworth
Davis
Iake
Meetworth
la Puisa
Oasis
Butler
Althe
Queensland
Western Australia
Tasmania
New Zealand
Labor
South Australia
Berworth
Labor's Final Rally Asks Three Year Term Promise
Labor held a final rally on Alexander Street with party leader A W Lacey joining Mesera J M Beerworth and C L Davis in appealing to voters. About 100 attended. Lacey claimed widespread desire for government change after touring South Australia noting Labor could be organized 400 percent better.
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Alexander Street
A. W. Lacey
Mesera
J. M. Beerworth
C. L. Davis
Legislative Council
HW. Hy Atwell
Lacey
South Australia
Tsay
Confident of Victory in Northern District Labor Rise
Mr Lacey predicts a Labor swing after favorable reception in recent speeches. He names Tentworth and Avis as likely winners and says the Northern District is a Labor certainty. He calls the campaign hard but worthwhile and pledges strong federal effort. He stresses practical policy and unity within the party.
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Lacey
Rayorts
Tentworth
Avis
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