Britain plans major army buildup across empire
The Observer reports Britain aims for a million armed men by spring 1936, with heightened naval, military, and air defenses after talks with visiting diplomats. Defenselessness is seen as a core European risk, and German opinion notes a stronger Britain could curb Germany’s fears. The government plans to raise between £109 million and £150 million for rearmament as Parliament resumes February 4.
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Gersmy
Sayn
Britain
Germany
Health Laws to Reform State Legislation
Government set to introduce Health Laws to align with modern standards after February 18 session begins. The Wealth Act, currently in operation for four years, is seen as inadequate and due for overhaul. New measures aim to improve slum clearance sanitation beach pollution and pure foods with broader powers for councils and a government mandate to curb beach pollution in urban areas.
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Whitll
Whitile
Terrific Storm Rages in New Zealand Killing and Injuring Many
A violent cyclonic storm swept Auckland and surrounding districts in New Zealand causing extensive damage. Two men were killed, many injured, and numerous homes were destroyed or damaged as roofs blew off buildings and services were disrupted. A ferry struck rocks, a Shannon train derailed, and hundreds of vessels faced peril with widespread destruction and displacement reported.
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Aucksland
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Severn
Trampled by Horses Claims Man's Life at Deer Park
A 61 year old man named Joseph P. Dixon died after being trampled and kicked by several horses at Deer Park Victoria. He died hours after sustaining fatal internal injuries, following an incident where a horse tangled in a wire fence and others kicked him. He gave a coherent account before death.
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Meltourna
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Victoria
Joseph P. Dixon
Reverend condemns smoking and foul breath in women
Sydney report notes the Rev W P Nicholson decries smoking and “yellow forth” in men and women, calling it a moral failing. He warns of the evils of smoking and urges suppression while mentioning a recent inquest and a dog bite incident at Bronte.
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W. P. Nicholson
Munday
Speskey
Ilock
Bronte
Loan Council Meets Today
The meeting opened in Canberra to discuss allocation of £100,000 from the Commonwealth Revenue. The funds aim to aid public works undertaken by local authorities, highlighting the council's focus on local development.
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Sydney
Lown
Canberra
Commonwealth Revenue
Overseas trade balance for half year ends December
Abatwalla reports a six month overseas trade balance of 10,224,000 sterling for the period ending December, compared with 4,819,000 pounds in the corresponding period of 1924.
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Sydney
Lost memory Woman Found Near Annandale Home
Miss Mollie Brown aged 31 was missing from Taylor Street Annandale since Sunday week. She was located yesterday in a storm water channel under a nearby bridge in a very enfeebled state. Authorities believe she suffered memory loss and hunger, possibly living seven days without food. Her condition is very serious.
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Sydney
Mollie Brown
Annandale
Tridge
Wrix
Mies Brown
Strong Protest Over Transfer Of Parkes Teacher
More than 1000 people attended a Parkes public meeting protesting the transfer of Mr. E. Z. Dring, a Parkes and Forbes Schools teacher for 14 years. The crowd drafted a petition to the Education Department seeking reconsideration and criticized alleged political influence behind the move. Members and officials addressed claims of ulterior motives and denied involvement by MP Mr. Elliott while urging reconsideration of the transfer.
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Australian savages deposits rise to £220 million in year
Deposits in Australian savages totalled £220,526,000 on December 2, up £27,603,000 or 8.57 percent for the year.
Stock Market Firm in Sydney Returns
Sydney Monday stock market reports firm prices with 2800 head yarded at Al Ube Homebush. Bullocks 6 to 14 pounds, cows 3 to 20, best beer 38, good quality 42, medium 28, fair 24. Sheep 11,000 yarding firmer than prior. wethers 12 to 24.7, ewes 10 to 20, rams 10 to 26.
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Sydney
al Ube
Commercial Produce Prices Potatoes and Grains
Commercial price list shows potatoes at 6/ for ras. and 7/ for North Coast, eggs 1/5, maize 5/8, oats 2/3, onions 5/ to 10/, millet 20/ to 34/, wheaten 1/1 to 1/3, butter 0 IA/0, cheese 4/7 to 4/3, hay 5/ to 5/6, lucerne 4/ to 5/6, wheat Alexandria 3/11.
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Sydney
North Coast
Eges
New Said
Lucerno
Alexandria
Closed down the Goolah Butter Factory amid financial strain
The Goolah Butter Factory has reused operations due to financial difficulties and a special meeting of shareholders will be held soon to consider voluntary liquidation. Built in 1919 as government adjunct to Yerban Settlement, it was later taken over by another company but closed due to supply shortages. A new company formed last year has operated amidst the low mood.
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Goolah
Yerban
Gruesome Baby Arm Found On NSW Beach Mystery Deepens
A baby arm was found on a New South Wales beach near Bronte by lifeguard Michael Burke. Police and detectives investigated, awaiting government report. Debated theories include a body part washed ashore or torn from a larger crime, with decomposition complicating identification.
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New South Wales
Bante ‘Beach
Young Baby
Michael Joaaph Burke
Weiveh
Amon
Weather Forecast For Wellington Area
Forecast calls for warm to hot sultry conditions in eastern seas with isolated squalls. East to north winds shift to southerly later, easing toward dusk. Temperature around 92 degrees at Wellington Post.
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Factory Fate Echoes Past Firm In Supply Chain Strain
A witness warned the current factory faces the same outcome as the earlier company, noting suppliers will be tied up by bottlenecks generated by ongoing operations and disruptions affecting shipments and production.
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