British warships to rescue freighter held by Spanish cruiser
British forces including the battle cruiser Repulse and destroyers intervened near the Straits of Gibraltar to free the British steamer Gibel Zerjen being stopped and searched by a Spanish government warship. The incident followed a tense exchange as rebels in Spain faced suppression and civilian ships moved under danger of attack.
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London
Stuiver
Miguel de Cervantes
Gibel Zerjen
Straits of Gibraltar
Repulse
Gijon
Madrid
Gibraltar
Biandt
Costra
Melfling
Inventiga
Hionn
Wolsey
Melilla
Malaya
1 Libertad
Pauly
Melle
Muluva
Awisianee
Uheratore
Teix
Reville
Rebel forces threaten Spain as civil conflict erupts
Reports from The Times and News-Chronicle describe a major uprising with miners supporting Colonel Pinellas against the loyalist garrison at Gijon and Cordoba. Attacks damage infrastructure, including a depot at Malaga, while troops clash near Dijon. Casualties and executions loom amid foreign aid and international reactions.
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Villapne
Febaln
Malaga
Cordoba Made & Enilnter
Ely
Times
Hac
Majorca
Ard
Parti
Dijon
Simne
Ty Ye “News-Chronicle
Asvunan
Atenok
Tevdl
Pinellas
Frag
Tovne Nucreier
Dhooinehone
Anenives
Hi Arena Roc
Gijon
Walla
London
Tay
Uni
Teaving Victor
Beania
Trent
Gomme
Spain
Kilkenny
Christiantae
de Romanonés
Bouinho
San Retlan
Cioveraeaah
Bombardment and siege echo in Gijon retreat and capture
Fragmentary account describes British Red Cross, armored actions, and Col. Punplia defending a city as 500 troops and civilians are caught in bombardment. Signals and air force support assist plans to storm forts and barracks. The narrative recalls sieges and the potential repeated tragedy at Gijon with heavy casualties and a large military loss.
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Prelthe
Vier Laluer
Gebel
Almirnite Cervera
Elling
Gilldren
Bimnnck
Pinwlins
Ited
Maschine Euiue Etm
Simson
Ulane
Punplia
Fourtadia
Pusciaia’ Musanery
Badkjos Sarrion
Lestma
Aurovor
Gijon
Ovieno
Madrid Bombed and Surprising Military Claims Amid Chaos
Fragmented report describes government forces fighting near Orinda and Zour sortie. Claims of Panes announcing successes, insurgent activities, and aerial bombardment are mixed with garbled phrases about mines, anti aircraft barriers, and barbed wire terms.
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Gayebiagy ii
Reese Fahl
Fran
Orinda
Afarid
Mings
Australia May Gain By Spanish Strife
Market notes discuss potential shifts in wine and raisins supply and prices amid Spanish disruption, with trade impacts noted for Australia and Britain. Observations cover European tension, bond markets, and currency movements influencing global commodities and shipping. Trades touch wheat, copper, and butter, indicating firm and variable demands amid international stress.
Rat skin fur coat planned amid rising supply
A report notes that the next fur coat may be made from rat skins as prices for traditional furs stabilize. Market traders foresee growing availability and cautious consumer demand in the current cycle.
Traffic Week Ends With Many Accidents In City
Police praise efficiency in handling Show Week traffic as Minister for Health notes pedestrians and motorists safety steps. Week’s worst incidents centered on busy intersections. 83 people injured, 14 hospitalized, and 12 vehicle related mishaps reported.
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Taua
Pollor Combalannr Ar
Carrolls Yowterdey
Wien
Ministen
Health and Home
Taal
Sela
Mtinister
mPa Bini
Maria
United Front Against War Moves Toward Unified Labor Stance
The British Trades Union Congress announces a united front against war, with five new locomotives in construction and active collaboration with the General Council of Trade Unions. A plan to rally workers and coordinate action across rail and labor sectors is outlined, yielding momentum for an emergency push before September 8 in Plymouth.
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Sont Sot Iain
Tence
Talleuy
London
Ube Construction Ars
General Council of Trade
Norn Hee
Te ‘Trade ‘Union Congress
Smosh
Plymoutt
Payor
United Tone Aguirot
Efforts to Influence Jurors in North Coast Dog Racing Case
An accused man alleges prison inmates stormed him as attempts were made to sway jurors in favor of another defendant. The conspiracy trial involves five men linked to dog racing on the North Coast, with references to money disputes and local Greyhound Racing involvement.
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wedMvenin
Mucny
Mate
Ate Norman Spencer Withington
Lismore
Xiphinaton
Deserthet Ana Tourer
George Alfred
Eaten
Tula
Tweed
Geert Evliton
Olympic Disarray and Polish Controversy at Sea Event
Amid gale conditions near Wynnum the Olympic team faced disruption as Polish officials argued over Toner’s status and potential disqualification. British and Amity figures reported on weather, naval movements, and a tentative plan for athletes to depart for Berlin, with no damage at Amity noted and preparations continuing for McKay’s return.
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Wynn
London
Aiea
Jeusre
Fren
Veyuniusa Centon
Pullah
Beyance
Protec
Jrait
Monrinas Dovakia
Poland
Attie
Amity ci
Noruhertas
Wythe
Aurelian
Amity Foint
Pus
He Gumnes
Alderson Haw
Damaga Wan
el Bow
Wallen
Crean
Amity
Ming Borte
Bulana
Surah
Firits Glympic Council
Auethaliay
Fred
McKay
Wintie
Dersor
Hes Neen
Ft ix
Bouthport
Tum
Berlin
Marunilies
Smyth
She
Attacks on the Gospels and German Church Strife
A fragmented clipping reports a manifesto urging crackdown on Christian rites and confessional groups in Germany. It alleges calls for removal of clerical protections, restricting church activities, and appeals to authorities to suppress Christian faith amid rising nationalist rhetoric.
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Werlin
Pogetena
Iain
Tom Ioagarida
Germany
Royal engagement at Olympic Games in Copenhagen
Prince Harald of Denmark announces the engagement of his daughter Mie to German count Laltpold zu Castell. The couple met at the Berlin Olympics and await formal consent. The princess is nearly 22, with prior rumors of a possible royal marriage involving King Edward.
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Copenhagen
Harald
Denmark
Adriatian X
Mie
Alexandrine
Lowine
Laltpold Zu Castell
Berlin
Count Au Castellan
Copen Frinere Athanarian Ibsgen
Hareld
Edward
Trapped by Flames At Dowdy Street Rectory Fire
A chaotic blaze at the Pelt and Teetiine Company rectory on Dowdy Street in Alexandria trapped residents as fire crews battled the rapidly spreading flames. Reports describe a tense rescue, with several people trapped inside before responders extinguished the fire and evacuated occupants.
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Pelt
Teetiie
Dowdy Street
Alysandria
Asia
Rman
Desert Reef Myth Explored As Gold Reef Scams Exposed
A wary report debunks a claimed gold reef near Central Aimratin once hailed by investors. Officials conclude the reef was a barren sandstone ridge used to inflate share values, with a supposed voyage and a fraudulent claim prompting scrutiny of Border Gold Reels Ltd and associated parties.
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Mart
Mona
Leinseter
Gentral
Munsie
Jayatinnie
Tommy
Elis
Sgeyita
Border
Gold Reels, Ltd
Humnersson Frei Af
Howena
Famous Cullinan Diamond Mine and Its Founder
A fragmentary report recalls Thomas Cullinan and the Prowler Diamond Mine linked to the Cullinan diamond, a famed crown jewel. It notes his role in South African mining, the Transvaal government proposal, and the diamond’s 3000 carat weight before final valuation, with ties to King Edward VII.
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Siverweesy Uspust
Jonsnseating
Thomas Cullinan
Prowler
Cullinan
Thomas Major Cullinan
Sota
Pranic Mise Aid
New Eland Diam Oud
Meyer
South
Edware VII
Soviet Freight Plane Sets World Altitude Record
A Soviet freighter reportedly reached 40 000 feet in test flight breaking a world altitude mark. Officials from the aviation sector claim the achievement demonstrates superior engine power and aerodynamic design.
Defendants Face Death Penalty in Teertelat Conspiracy Case
The article details sentences in a communist international conspiracy case. Defendants, including Zinoviev and other named figures, face possible execution or long terms after a controversial trial. Appeals are noted but likelihood of reversal is unclear.
British Press Attacked as Moscow Reports Stir Debate
The article notes a heated exchange over wartime press coverage with Walter Citrine and the International Federation of Trade Unions pushing for fair trial rights. Pravda accuses German agents of influence, while British correspondents condemn censorship and call for justice and open appeal processes.
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Aresmmon
Moscow
Wiston
Walter Citrine
International ‘Federation of
Naked Thirdinoviev
Pravde
Wir
Walter] Citrine
Pasian
Air
Daily Telegraph
Eigthe
Mojenann
Kamenty
M. Etalin
Eame
Missing Since August 1 in Port Mouthport Case
A fragment from a late issue notes a missing person, unidentified by name, last seen around Mouthport on August 1. The report mentions suspected travel to Briebane from Southampton and references to Edward Lanes and a possible sale or purchase in connection with the disappearance.
Cathedral Fall Fatality at Perth Stirs Inquiries
Fragmentary report from Perth details Alber Mounier aged 34 who fell from Francin Savier's cathedral tower. Witnesses describe threat of a mal aguring before the accident and investigators seek the cause. No further medical details are provided in the readable text.
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Patal
Perth
Alber Mounier
Francin Savier
Covrei
Vedas
Canberra Typistes Debate Cake Critique Ban
Canberra residents protest a cake policy after staff face consequences for criticizing the cake. A government inquiry list appears, with complaints arising from Kurrajong and Chonan districts as the tavern and dances are discussed and potential penalties noted.
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Gorvead
Canberra
Ateltan
Chonan
Kurrajong
Department of
Ie Tavern
Act of Unbalanced Mind Sabotage Claim Reported
Melbourne reports a brief statement from the Minister for Defence claiming sabotage reports from Brisbane are unfounded. He says items from the ship GMN OAR And haves were thrown overboard during the Sydney to Brisbane voyage, and the act is blamed on an unbalanced unit. naval authorities will investigate.
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Melbourne
Builney
Brisbane
Princhill
Canberra
Toms
GMN
OAR
Sydney
Censure motion rejected in parliamentary session
In a special meeting of the parliamentary party council, a censure motion against government relief policy was rejected. The session, led by Mr JT Tau Bh, discussed dole policy and measures to prevent disaster ahead of the next party conference.
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Brurey
Pariianisetary
Alvic Telit
Rapidie
Japan Faces Wool Fibre Glut and Demand Push
Japan experiences a staple fibre surplus with talk of overproduction. Authorities warn against extended use, while campaigns urge wool use for children and other products. Industry projects December output around 5.92 million units amid rapid production shifts.
Printing Industry Trouble Debate at Brisbane Meeting
A disjointed report from a Brisbane meeting shows intense debate on the printing industry crisis. Attendees include Mr. Colborne and Gordon Fry with discussions of government inquiry and appeals to the Federal Council.
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Saaniaghe Ient
Brisbane
Austen
Colborne
Marto
Shion Agatoat
Irtinn
Demian
Emalrman
Greg
Gordon Fry
Perecyam Dent
Reouie
Narn
Cooper
Ansel
Om Jeon
Hole
Har. Martin
Martis Qald
Mass for Father A Tynan Celebrated at Cathedral
An assembled congregation honored Father A Tynan with a solemn Mass at the cathedral yesterday marking the priest’s pastorate and reflecting on his years of service. Archbishop Duhig offered prayers as attendees recalled his guidance and devotion to the parish.
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Cadi Tre
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Seville
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Admiral Cheer
Leopard
Laem Wille
Codrington
Finar Gihal Zerjon
Shetling
British Red Cross
Australia
England
Austriia
Europe
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Aioe
Unie Binier
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Uae
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New Zealand
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Ares
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Lonel Burrowe
Kehulge Street Valley
Emma
Barry Parade
Valley
Tash
Wilfred Beott
Af George
Fessunlit Dp & Dhr
United Front Against
Fergusen
Bocepere
Wynnum
Flore
Cerumarts
Anema
Mine Ragnhild Hs
Flay Wecanid
Atria
Ames
Plex
Shadow King
Desert Reef
Lasseter
Prn
T. Cullinan
Talian
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Tose
Senvecees
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Zinoviey Fluee Dame
Communist, International
Kamenen Evdomikov
Emirby
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Mpavhkovak
Wss
Una
Caane
Temion
Centra
Bi Ati Rumaian Soviet
Amol
Reite David
St ‘Lalla
Ene Sceised
Cattle Bay
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Briebane
Southampton
Karp Bay
Mouthport
Portioane Teaur
U.A.P
Japan
Sehnol
Elon
Corton Ali
Romine Trentinipian
Father A. Tynan
A. Tyhan
Tynan
Orig
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Kanepatichi Company
Tin Can Bay
Fort St . A
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Ae” Sa Tin
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