Terrible storm near Sardinia claims over forty lives
A severe Mediterranean storm off Sardinia sank ships and trapped crews. Thirty six sailors drowned, one hundred ninety rescued with injuries, and several perished from exhaustion while attempting to reach safety. Communications failed as search efforts continued.
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London
Mendy
Mediterranean Sea
Pen Naval Salvage Eh
P Undersd
Sardinia
Tranera
Fee
Unclear fragmentary text from London report
Fragmentary OCR text mentions London Monday and ratification by Congress, referencing war, treasury, and officials but contains numerous garbled phrases and lacks clear facts or events to summarize.
Bush Fire Menace Threatens Sydney Region
The bush fire menace remains dire in the West as new fires break out. A blaze in the Wilcannia district partially destroyed Neckaroo Station while the main fire rages between Tilpa and Bourke. About 200 firefighters with water tankers and medical supplies move from Bourke and Louth to the area, as hundreds more battle to contain the Hames. Major De Haviland conducted an aerial survey. no vast area has been felled.
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Sydney
Wilcannia
Neckaroo Station
Bourke
Louth
Hames
de Haviland
Wheat Quota Proposal Shaped for Board Control
London reports outline a British plan to form a wheat board to manage supplies and issue negotiable certificates. The move aims to secure co operation with millers and create a clearing house for all wheat certificates. The proposed chairman is expected to be a former wartime wheat supplies official.
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London
Tip Wheat Board
Utnefret
Blaze on Ship Tateh Kills Many Near Shanghai
Fire aboard the inter island steamer Tateh of 800 tons near Shanghai cuts life as survivors report about 250 dead or missing while eight rescued passengers die in icy water. Officials dispute casualty figures as the vessel is destroyed and a prior disaster with the Tachi is recalled.
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Shanghai
Tateh
Callmate
Pante
Tachi
Bitter Debates Over Reimbursing Bank of France Losses
In Paris a bitter debate saw 100 deputies speak on a bill to reimburse Bank of France losses from sterling holdings. It was argued the loss should be deducted from France’s debt to Britain or that Britain grant concessions. Premier Laval opposed shelving the motion but the vote failed 207 to 274. the chamber later passed the sterling bill 321 to 69.
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Paris
Bank of France
Firstain
Tit Socialista
Britain
M. Laval
Sterling Closes Higher On War Debt Talks
The sterling rose to 43 percent at night from 2.271 on Saturday and 3.257 a week earlier, with the advance tied to renewed attention to war debts.
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London
Canada to Keep Gold Standard
Ottawa reports Premier Mr Bennett denies cabinet considered abandoning the gold standard amid persistent rumours. He expresses annoyance at the speculation and asserts the policy remains unchanged.
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Canada
Ottawa
Bennett
Labrador doge sale hints at large Newfoundland deal
A fragmented report notes a proposed sale of Labrador territory to Newfoundland for about 100 million dollars. Minister William Coker arrives, urging the government to handle the matter as Canada continues to debate.
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Halifae
Nova Scotia
Labrador
William Coker
Newfoundland
Canada
Cotton Mills to Start in Australia Soon
The J and P M company, a leading cotton manufacturer, plans a factory in Australia. A tentative site near Melbourne has been selected and Beyer Alien, a representative, confirms discussions are at an advanced stage.
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Melbourne
J. and
P. M
Australia
D. Beyer Alien
Felke
Theodore Denies Plot Over Bank SmasH بول Balmain Speech
Theodore rejected Shr Lang’s charge at Balmain last night. He denied remarking to Mr Stevens about needing him at impact, and said Tonghimadi started the panic against the Government Savings Bank by promoting his repudiation policy.
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Sydney
Shr. Lang
Balmain
Theodore
Steves
Ifd
Imst
Tonghimadi
Government Savings Bank
London Loan Debacle Blamed on Lang Plan
In a Mezelle meeting Sydney notes Mr Hughes denouncing the Lang Plan. He says it caused abrupt and fatal declines in the 208 million London loan and undermined the Government Savings Bank once the country's most solvent. He accuses Lang as Treasurer and others of causing financial ruin and misleading proclamations.
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Sydney
Mezelle
Hughes
Lang
London
Government Savings Bank
Intercat
Ink
Theodore
Mr Bruner Returns to Sydney After Country Tour
Mr Bruner arrived back in Sydney today from a country tour. Mo is not yet recovered from the illness and requires medical attention. one eye remains affected. He said he would fulfill his Mouth Coast engagements on Thursday.
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Sydney
Bruner
Fatal blast injures workers near Linden railway station
Eight charges of gelignite blasted rock and earth as a lorry passed. One man, Hogan, died after hospital admission. Eric Evans and John Blake were severely hurt, with seven other workers slightly injured. A separate crash near Katoomba injured Norman Tuckwell and Bruce Thompson.
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Sydney
Linden Railway Station
Eric Evans
Hazelbrook
John Blake
Hogan
Norman Tuckwell
Bruce Thompson
Mount Victoria
Katoomba
Tuckwell
Lang Attack Sparks New Theatre of Threats in Sydney
In Sydney on Tuesday Theodore attacked Mr Lang blaming him for financial troubles amid a swirl of accusations. He charged Lang with stupidity and political dishonesty and said Lang’s treasury missteps reflect a broader pattern of derelict finance along Pitt Street.
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Sydney
Theodore
Lang
New South Wales
New South Wales Treasury
Pitt
Denial by Mr Stevens on Lang Outburst
Mr Stevens described Lang's outburst as very amusing and said the Premier was behaving like a big chit upon his return from the country today.
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Stevens
Country Today
Lang
Interest Due in January on State and Commonwealth Loans
The Commonwealth will meet £4,851,000 of interest due in London on January 1 for State securities £3,835,000 and Commonwealth securities £1,026,000. The exact amount of exchange to be included is uncertain. The government has built an exchange pool in London by buying exchange at two rates £181 and £195 the latter the prevailing rate. Even at the lower rate an additional impost of £1,282,150 will be incurred.
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London
Commonwealth
Pastoral course planned at Canberra Grammar School
In the annual speech day address Rev. W. J. Edwards outlines a 1932 pastoral course to train boys for agricultural careers. The program covers animal health economics of primary production basic veterinary science and related subjects to build knowledge and character for Australia’s pastoral industry.
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Canberra Grammar School
W. J. Edwards
Canberra Gremmar
Edwards
Wanberra
Australia
Council For Scientific and
Inter
Canberra
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Doctora Tillyard
Dickson
Adusteres
Australian Forestry School
Adur
Obadrv al
Dhromld
Japan Bans Gold Exports After January Embargo Lifts
The Seiyukai Cabinet ordered an immediate prohibition on gold exports and suspended note conversion. Escalating gold outflow since the embargo’s removal in January prompted the emergency decree, which awaits Imperial sanction.
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Tokio
Struck by Engine Ends Fairfeld Man's Life
Thomas Arcott aged 60 of Fairfield was killed after being struck by a train at the Fairfield railway station crossing. He served as caretaker at the local Gongdel of Arts and War and was en route to work when the tragedy occurred.
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Sydney
Thomas Arcott
Fairfeld
Fairfield
Liverpool Ambulance
Arcott
Gondéel of Arts and War
Stolen Greyhound Leads to Two Arrests in Beddon Case
Report of a greyhound named Bill V. Mont valued at £56 stolen from Charles Williams home yard at Beddon. Wireless patrol detained two Sydney men after a lead to a Peetecray house where materials capable of dyeing a dog were found. They were charged with theft of the greyhound and the intention to introduce it elsewhere.
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Melbourne
Bill V. Mont
Charles Williams
Beddon
Peetecray
Sydney
Coaren
Tasman Flight Air Of Secrecy
An air of secrecy surrounds a proposed Tasman flight by J. Jones, designer of a plane for the attempt. He plans to test the machine during Christmas week. Jones says an American firm backs the venture and he has financial help from an Australian company.
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Bydney
Tasman
Jones Saln
Campbell Sends Greetings to Tupsday Pioneer
Cable from Sir Malcolm Campbell to Wicard Smith expresses best wishes for efforts on the world’s road, noting Campbell’s greetings to Mionland and Campbell.
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Mionland
Tupsday
Smith
Sir Malcolm Campbell
Kingsford Smith Delayed By Fog At Lyons
Kingsford Smith on his voyage to Melbourne with the Australian Christmas mail will be welcomed by the Dominions Office and the Air Ministry upon arrival. Fog delayed his takeoff after two days of clear weather, postponing his departure.
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Kingsford Smith
Lyons
London
Dominions Office
Air Ministry
Chiang Kai-Shek Resigns Amid Student Pressure in Nanking
Nanking circles confirm the expected resignation of President Chiang Kai-Shek after nationwide student agitation over Manchurian policy. An emergency meeting of the government party discussed the crisis as protests spread from attacks on the former minister Wang to demands for dismissals of Chiang Kai-Shek, Wellington Koo, and Alfred Lee.
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Bhanghai
Chiang Kai-Shek
Nanking
Chiang-Kai-Shek
Dr. Wang
Kamp-Kai- Shek
Wellington Koo
Alfred Lee
Gandhi's Noncooperation Threats Escalate in India
Gandhi announced to foreign writers that Indians will refuse to pay taxes and refuse to work for Britain. He stated a plan to completely isolate Britain, signaling a wider noncooperation campaign.
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Rome
Gandhi
London
Britain
Minister Condemns Plan for Passive Resistance
The minister denounces calls for nonviolent resistance in India as an escalation that harms British interests. He warns of a boycott of all British goods and notes the Round Table as a painful, drawn out issue, while asserting overwhelming reserves of passive resistance.
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India
Britain
Round Table
Gun Running Conspiracy Exposed in Calcutta Seizures
In Calcutta three seizures of arms over the weekend reveal a wide spread conspiracy to arm India. Authorities believe the weapons are brought by boats from China and unloaded secretly at Subercans near the river mouth.
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Calcutta
India
China
Subercans
Parents Electrocuted in Storm Tragedy
Terrified six year old twins escaped to their com and snuggled with their parents as a thunderstorm electrocuted them. Johannsen and Jabourer and their wife were found dead while their sister in law slept and woke to the morning scene.
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London
Johannsen
Jabourer
Thewins
Man Recovers After Gap Fall in Marrackville
Ernest Property, 66, Marrackville, fell through a gap and survived a severe fall. He recovered and was released from hospital today.
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Sydney
Ernest
Marrackville
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