Volunteers freeze as Europe bans Spain frontier closed
Report from London notes Britain bans volunteers since January 10 and France tightens frontier control with mobile guards in the Pyrenees. Only eight volunteers have tried to reach Spain, all warned back. France and Spain curtail crossings as brigades and gendarmerie increase patrols. Two 17 year olds attempted to swim from Alicante to join Franco's forces but were arrested and sent home.
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Britain
Spal
Aeen
Perpignan
France
Pyrene
Moroces
Blissil
Offiina
Caceral Frasco
Fighting in Spain as Loyalists and Insurgents Clash
Reports from Madrid describe fierce combat along the Jarama and surrounding areas. Loyalist forces claim advances on several fronts including Borate and Argauds bridge while insurgents pressure from the south and threaten Almaden lines. General Miaja speaks of offensive pressure being countered by modern weapons and mobility, with civilian food rationing proclaimed as the siege continues.
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Madrid
Sean Canestama
Valente
Viela
Borate
Orlal
Lpardo
Quests de Lan Terdiven
Billa
Loysilats
Aragon
Albaced
Ain” Bowen
Miaja
Jerome Front
Sarria Et Een
Jarama
Lamarsnase
Devil's Island Escapees Reach Indian Coast in Open Boat
Disjointed report describes escapees from Devil's Island traveling by an Indian dugout, reaching an unidentified Indian port. It notes three are modern, one a thief, another a jewel thief, with muttered words about their journey. New regulations allegedly affect deportation practices.
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Muodernrn
Jewel
Missing Air Lines of Australia Stinson Plane Sighting Fades
Sydney reports two days of intensive search for the Air Lines of Australia Stinson liner missing with all aboard on a Friday flight from Sydney to Brisbane. Over 25 aircraft and 100 police plus civilians scoured Hawkesbury River areas and ocean near Whale Beach. no trace found. Rumors spread but officials kept to the ongoing search, with authorities urging continued effort at dawn and daylight.
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Sydney
Air Lines of Australia
Stinson
X Mail
Brisbane
Air Force
Richmond
Hawkesbury River
Air Lines of
Aum
Aining Fxim Maach
Cowland
Candle Creek
Brooklyn
Asaren
Hawkesburyiver
Pittwater
Tula
Whale Beach
Norrast
Ise
Mom
Passenger under assumed name delays Brisbane trip
A passenger used an assumed name to travel from Brisbane on Sunday. Joseph Robert Binstead, a Collingwood director, travelled under an alias to avoid revealing his identity. Binstead arrived late at the aerodrome as the airliner waited for him, while another director, Mr C Bonham, coordinated the flight to Sydney to keep the weekend schedule.
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Brisbane
Bermatt
Joseph Robert Binsived
Collingwood Sty Maal
Yaney
Binaioad
C. Bonham
Binstead
Pid Flint
Sydney
Binntead
Addis Ababa Church Attack Injures Bishop and Others
A Sunday incident in Addis Ababa involved hazardous devices thrown by natives, injuring several people. The attack seriously wounded Jotta and Wavera, along with the native bishop of the Coptic Ghureh, amid chaotic scenes in the city.
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Alata Gan- Grazianda
Addie Dlatelnation City
Sanhd
Jotta
Wavera
Ghureh
Wonthaggi Dispute Settled in Melbourne Meeting
Reports from a Melbourne meeting state that the Wonthaggi dispute between the union and management over Clipper Pal mine matters was settled. The secretary Mr McViewen called it a major improvement and predicted a possible resumption of work next Thursday.
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Melbourne
Pollock
McViewen
Mina
Wien
Snart Mo
Harper
Tim
Abysainia
Youth Demonstration at Washington Demands Training Funds
Youth representatives from across the nation staged a sit-down at the White House door to press for a congressional measure granting 600 million dollars for vocational training for youths aged 16 to 25. A deputation later met President Roosevelt, who reportedly said their demands were advanced but supported expanding opportunities for youth.
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Washington
White House
Congress
Paraguay Withdraws from League Report
Geneva report states Paraguay plans to withdraw from the league in February, with Jagruay and supporters signaling the move. Egypt is mentioned in context of regional reactions. The fragment notes a pending formal action and possible impact on league dynamics.
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Geneva
Jagruay Haa
Baa Sa
Watten
German Short Term Debt Agreement Reported
Fragmented notice notes a German short term debt agreement with unclear details and dates. The text references Berlin and Salur ceuah with scattered terms about repayment, terms, and possible February timelines, but specifics are unreadable. Further clarification is needed to identify parties, amounts, and exact deadlines.
England's Prospects in Australia Cricket Tour Discussed
English cricket writers warn of strain and injuries undermining England as Hammond leads with cautious optimism. Observers cite three concerns from Melbourne including Thadman and Bradman, while Australia eye victory in Adelaide if weather cooperates, with opening pair and bowling under scrutiny.
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London
Jeany
Kingland
England
Coc Ional
New South Wales
Victoria
Ting
Melbourne
Mick
Toys
Thadman
Pledwood-Renith
Anpart
O'Reilly
Rooglis
Pleetwood-Smith
Duke of Kent May Visit Edward in Continent Tour
Fragmented text references Duke of Kent and Edward with mentions of an Australian team, Leyland, Ames, Walt, and Yorkshiremen. The unusable OCR hints at a possible royal visit or sports tour, with notes on batting, bowling, and a holiday in Europe, but specifics are unclear.
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Duke OF Kent
Edward
London
Pendancy
Bradmas
Duchoas
Leyland
Ames
Walt
Ube Dulce
Windsor
Surprise inclusion Nash in Australian fifth Test team
Australian selectors named L Nash of Victoria for the fifth Test, a surprise given his few season appearances. The 13-man squad includes Bradman Badcock Brown Fingleton Fiketwood-Smith Gregory McCabe McCormick Nash Oldfield OReilly Rigg Stevers. Nash is noted for past success on the 1936 tour, while debate centers on pace bowlers and weather effects on selections.
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Bradman
Badcock
Brown Fingleton
Fiketwood-Smith
Gregory McCabe
McCormick
Nash
Oldfield
Oreilly
Rigg
Stevers
Tash
England
Thi Thia
Luan
Cotton
Australis
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Gregory
McDonald
Australie
Englan
Trix
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Ome
Brown
Clem Heaid
Chipperfield
Nah
Connick
K. A. Johnson
Board of Control
Slevers
Lexa
Lash
Labour landslide in Tasmanian poll takes majority
Sunday reports a Labour landslide in Tasmania with a likely majority of eight in the House of Assembly, surprising many. Opposition leader Baker rumored to lose Franklin seat. Deputy Leader Carmobell at Wilmot in danger, while Premier Carton appears set for a strong win.
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Hobart
House of Assembly
Labour
Baker
Amured
Alecton
Franklin
N. Carmobell
Wilmot
Mr. Carton
Mesare
Kelly
Mecirath Opitvie
K.C
Lmely
Mesare Edwards
Onder
Chamberlain
Marriott
Bemalion
Mintacer
Mr. Congrove
Trea Limurer
Dwyer Gemy
Toad
Alton
Mater
Darwis
Tn Bass
Mtr
Davies
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Doyle Peats
Bass
Dart
Fearfall
Win
Denison
Waite Winter i
Mollison Gift for Paris New York Air Race
A wealthy South African donor has given James Mollison £19000 to secure his participation in the Paris to New York air race this August. The recipient plans to fly the Bellanca aircraft named Dorothy, a three engine model with top speed about 275 mph and range up to 4000 miles. He notes British machines are unavailable due to air force orders and says he has invited Wrenchman Mollinter to accompany him.
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London
Bind
James MoKlison
Bia
New York
Bellanca
Biles
Borothy
Mollinter
Mrs Simpson Exhibition of a Trousseau in Paris
A Paris event features about 40 costumes sent to Villa Louvrel for Mrs Bieno non to select her trousseau. The collection includes a wedding gown option along with a crepe de chine dress and a blue shade ensemble. Tailored suits, sports dresses, evening gowns and floral prints complete the lineup.
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Paris
Louvrel
Mra. Bienonon
German plane bound for Australia with three German pilots
A German airliner type tanker along with three German crew members is heading toward Melbourne as part of a voyage through India and Singapore. The pilots plan to join an Australian air ace on arrival.
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Heatoft
Melbourne
India
Singapore
No Campaign Speech Cited by Rosevear Broadcast
An exchange during a 2BS broadcast centers on Mr. Rosevear urging action on a wartime wheat policy. The debate highlights Cabinet divisions and the Commonwealth Government’s power to legislate for marketing, with figures like Mr. Mansies and Dr. Page weighing in on compulsory wheat control and the scope of federal authority.
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Sydney
Rosevear
Mer
Paferchdin
Commonwealth
Paterson
Peniba Tig Serna
Yale
Mansies
Page
Lyons
Menalea
Surf Tragedy at Bondi Beach Claims Boy
Sydney citizens faced a heavy surf at Bondi as a boy from Walgett was swept from rocks and disappeared after a large wave. Two other youths were recovered from strong currents, while lifeguards and a search patrol scoured the area without recovering the missing boy. A weekend swell grounded the coast and prompted widespread rescue efforts.
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Sydney
Hunday
Walgettiad
Bondi
Avery Beachn
Metropoliias Arcs
Toba Banneldor
Walgett
Sda
Hon Buckler
Bondi Beach
Sid
Sotmelder
Aurf
Behneider
Power of the written word and public opinion in democracy
In a discourse attributed to Lord Tweedmuir, the Governor General of Canada, the article argues the written word wields lasting influence over public opinion and democratic life. It warns against overreliance on spoken forms and cites education and the press as pivotal in shaping society.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Giada Hora
Tweedmuir
John Buchan
Nde
eBalen
Twredummiy
Costs for Germany and Britain Highlight Material Shortfalls
The journal reports on Britain's rising costs for raw materials and armament as Germany holds foreign currency reserves. An advertisement from Berlin hints at supply struggles and warnings about arms shipments. Tote lines indicate trade tensions and possible indirect political manipulation affecting war materiel.
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