Fleetwood Smiths Triumph Seals Australia Fourth Test Victory
Australia defeated England by 148 runs in the Fourth Test at Adelaide. Fleetwood-Smith produced a dominant spell, clean bowling Hammond and delivering key breakthroughs as Bradman and others contributed, leaving England all out for 263. The series now tied two apiece with Melbourne to decide the outcome.
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Missing RAAF Plane Sighting Sparks Bush Search
A Nabageen resident reported seeing a rocket launch from the northern bush while authorities search for the missing Hawker Demon and QGannet aircraft. Police note several Trowotta residents heard engine sounds yesterday morning as the hunt extends across hundreds of square miles with no sightings yet.
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Roosevelt urges broad public works plan with 5.9 billion in outlays
President Roosevelt transmitted the National Resources Committee report to Congress urging a sweeping public works program. It calls for a five year building plan totaling 5.9 billion dollars, including 206.75 million for water projects and an immediate 115 million for Mississippi and Ohio valleys, to prevent floods and conserve national resources.
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Duke of Windsor Income Debate Sparks Government Anxiety
A London report notes ministerial anxiety over granting the Duke of Windsor an annual public fund. The Daily Herald’s diplomatic writer says the Civil List may include his allowance but faces Commons opposition. A private provision by King George VI is among suggested alternatives.
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Duke of Windsor Attends British Legation Reception in Vienna
In Vienna a formal reception at the British legation featured the Duke of Windsor for the first time since his arrival. The event drew many ministers and diplomats to a brilliant evening of music.
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Hitler Speech Declines Reply to France and Britain
Paris reports Germany will not answer M. Blum or Mr. Eden. Delbos notes no reply to Blum, only to Eden. The initiative seeks German cooperation with Britain on colonial demands and disarmament, reflecting ongoing diplomatic tensions.
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Crisis Bloodshed Feared in Chicago Automobile Strike
Reports warn of growing violence in Flint where strikers and supporters roam the city in cars, intoxicated and threatening non union workers. Police chase by 20 carloads of union men prompts 400 special officers and a request for 3500 troops to guard plants as governors await orders.
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Roosevelt Intervenes To Resume Auto Strike Talks
The conference halted without a decision after hidden mediation by President Roosevelt. He reportedly authorized Labour Minister Perkins to inform delegates that the President sought a resumption of negotiations.
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Madrid Defences Rally Women Workers in Amazon Battalion
Madrid defence forces plan a battalion of Carmenes from cigarette and cigar factories to fortify the so called Amazon battalion amid ongoing clashes. General Miaja appears to have superseded Kleber who led earlier attacks as Madrid’s commander.
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Deserters In Sydney Naval Despatches Reach Police Aid
Naval authorities in Sydney disclosed that since December 1 they have asked police to help locate 15 ratings who failed to report for duty. One has returned. Among the deserters are four from HMAS Australia. A warrant signed by the ship's captain has been issued for their arrest.
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Jewish riots at Warsaw target Palestine office
About 100 young Jews in Warsaw attacked the Central Palestine office in protest over immigration permit distribution to Palestine. They smashed windows and doors, wrecked furniture, cut telephones, destroyed files, and carried off papers. The rioters are linked to a Zionist revisionist group described as Jewish Fascists, and complain that the organization bars them from Palestine access.
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Night Flood Terror Strains Cairo Workers Nerves
Six thousand weary workers endured a terror night behind Cairo’s river wall as flood pressure rose. One man was shot dead amid quarrels as flood relief staff arrived to assess dykes in the lower Mississippi Valley and Cairo's battered streets showed extreme strain. Pump stations kept streets dry but wall integrity worsened with continual collapses and sandbag defenses faltering under pressure.
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Loan Council Ends Interim Meeting Without Key Decisions
After a long session in Melbourne the special Loan Council meeting failed to reach important decisions on 1936 37 loan requirements and future allocations. Chair Mr Casey said the gathering was interim and advised talks with the Commonwealth Bank Board. premiers to review positions, with telegram updates on interview outcomes to follow.
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Launch Thrill Attacked by Shark In Botany Bay
Two men Albert Cree age 54 of Kogarah and John Blackeall 72 of Brighton le Sands spent hours in water after their fishing launch was attacked by a shark and partially submerged in Botany Bay. The boat was crippled by a large bite but the pair remained upright and were rescued at 7 am. Teeth from the shark were recovered from the hull.
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Kog‘arah
John Blackeall
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Wea
Chinese revolt reports court martial and executions
Rebel troops in Pekin report a court martial and execution of their commander General Wang Yiche amid a treason tribunal. A junior officer brigade elects Ayuhavéh-Chiing as commander and issues a manifesto calling to end civil war with Chinese Communists and resist Japan. They refuse to take orders from Nanking until Chang Heueh Liang is restored to his post.
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Yiche
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Liang
Out for life at Victoria Park course incident
The steward disqualified Tharbiey, the apprentice C.ow Flighit, for life after an inquiry into a battery found on the course after the handicap. Victoria Park, Monday. The steward believed the pad adhered to the battery and analysed for identification, finding no evidence implicating others.
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Kidnapping Crime Shocks Willow Springs Missouri
The body of Dru B. Davis, age 67, reportedly killed after a week in captivity. A ransom note led police to suspect a local suspect who allegedly forged the demand to obtain medical attention for a sick man. A lynching investigation was hinted at as the case unfolded.
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Reception to New State Governor Opens in London
A London reception hosted by Mr and Mrs A Bi Heath welcomed Lord Wakehurst and Lady Wakehurst at Australie House. Guests included Sir Philip and Lady Game, Lord and Lady Stonehaven, Mr and Mrs Bruce and the Agents General.
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Collision in Port Phillip Bay claims life of sailor
Witness Captain Arthur Hansen testified at Marine Court about the collision near Port Phillip Bay last Friday night. He described the freighter Caraddale and said the ship was not to exceed eight knots inside Port Phillip. Weather was clear and lights of the oncoming vessel were visible as it rounded Gellibrand Light.
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New Ambassador at Berlin
Fragmentary OCR note references an ambassador at Berlin with names Neville Eric Phipps and Buccédd. indicates diplomatic appointment context. No clear date, organization, or outcome present.
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