Ramsbottom Club Makes Offer To Bradman In 1934 Deal
An English cricket club, Ramsbottom, reportedly offered Bradman a contract until 1934. An official said Bradman’s current agreement runs to 1934 and would likely be accepted, with supporters raising funds to secure him and discussions continuing over compensation.
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Bradman
Board of Control
Ramsbottom Cricket Club
London
Tile
Foster
Substan Ranier
Rescue Efforts Underway for Marooned Prospector
Reports from West Australia detail ongoing rescue attempts for a prospector marooned on a bed of Manitake. Air drops delivered water and food while pilots attempted multiple drops from 1200 feet. A recovery plan aimed for Wednesday stalled by rough wake as crewmates battled visibility and fatigue.
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Yorbest
W.A
Wedfistay
Mir Br. P. Wien
Manitake
Aa.f
Moelan
Whelan
Wright
Trade Cooperation Between British and French Chambers Formed
A joint committee of the British Chamber of Commerce in Paris and the French Chamber of Commerce in London was created to reopen normal trade, removing barriers and restoring free exchange between Britain and France. The move, aimed at reestablishing postwar commerce, signals renewed effort to ease restrictions and boost bilateral trade, with meetings in London guiding the process.
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London
Cort- Merce
Parte
French Chamber of Commerce
France
Éa- Ward
Miomoarding
Feye
Lrade
British Revenue Crises Contribute Record Increase
In December the British revenue figures showed a rise of 431,000, bringing total collections to 8,931,272,006. The increase reflects ongoing economic pressures and fluctuating tax intake amid renewed fiscal measures.
Hunger march leaders petition for release presented to MacDonald
At Lossiemouth on Saturday a Labour Party delegation led by Mr. George Lansbury urged Home Secretary intervention for two hunger march leaders. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald hosted the visitors and promised to place their case before the Home Office.
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London
Ramsay MacDonald
Lossiemouth
British Labour Party
George Lansbury
MacDonald
Louch
Deal on 100 cattle for Russian petroleum collapses
Ottawa reports the proposed exchange of 100 Canadian cattle for Russian petroleum is off. Col. Herbert J. Mackie, returning from New York with Peter Paghan, admits there is no prospect of barter under current Russian policy. Syndicate members decline comment as negotiations remain preliminary.
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Herbert J. Mackie
New York
Peter Paghan
Antorg Trading Corporation
Ford
Mackie
Canada
Bunga
Co. MacKie
Pawrees
Dying In India
Calcutta report notes a faltering disobedience movement with fewer convictions across provinces. By end of November 17,446 cases, down 1,000 from October, many expected released by spring, while others pledge to continue campaigns and await relief.
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Calcutta
Adl
Apoivelaing
Strike Threat From Irish Postal Workers
In Dublin Sunday the postal workers threaten strike amid frustration with Prime Minister De Valera over wages and conditions. Government relations with De Valera are strained as labor discontent grows and pressure mounts for concessions.
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Dublin
Valera
de Valera
Irish trade decline signals adverse balance for Free State
Trade returns for the first ten months show exports to Britain down by £8,100,000 and imports from Britain down by £5,500,000. The adverse balance reaches £15,854,080, the highest since 1026. Declines occur across livestock, bacon, dam, butter, and cheese.
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Britain
Free State
Three Powers Ratify Protocol on Austria Loan Aid
France Britain Italy and Austria ratified a protocol on a 800,000,000 fshhillings loan to Austria. Ratification by France was approved by the Senate after midnight to give effect to the loan guarantee.
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London
Geay
Great Britain
Italy
Austria
France
Cance
Itha
Renche London on way to Germany in wartime exchange
The nameless war time exchange involves the Emden cruiser plate reaching London and being returned by the Commonwealth Government as token of goodwill. Australian Minister Bruce to engage either the German Ambassador in London or to President Hindenburg in Berlin for the act.
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London
Emden
Germany
Roodwill
Bruce
Hindenburg
Berlin
Billiards match in London ends tight win for Davie
London billiards week ends with a close raid as Davie defeats Lindrum. Final scores show Davie 11 674 to Lindrum 11 22 in a dramatic contest.
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London
Faurday
M Teault
Davia
Lindrum
Davie
Linden
Chaos in South Africa deepens political crisis
In Capetown events escalate as Mr Hertzog charges a malicious conspiracy amid a volatile financial scene. A looming Pound value and gold sale premiums rattle investors while civil servant salary cuts face renewed calls for restoration.
Legally Dead Husband Returns Home Alive
A wife facing a legal nightmare when a man declared dead under French law returns to her home. Police detain the man, and she pleads for orders to resolve the confusion over his death status and rightful liberty.
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Bundy
Caryae
Camille Hulun
Dilley
Yeatening
Flan
Ivan Rogally
Murder by unknown assailant in Te Rang area
Melbourne reports a fatal early morning death after a midnight attack on Waller Hannabury a billiard saloon proprietor from Te Rang. He was struck by an iron spoke near a tow gate and found unconscious. a six pound note lay nearby. The motive remains unclear as investigators search for clues.
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Melbourne
Aabe
Hannabury
Terang
Rothbart
Manmabury
Abe
Neutral town dispute flares in South America near Leticia
Saturday report describes a clash over Laticia on the Amazon amid tensions among Peru Brazil and Colombia. Gunboats troops and planes are mobilized as Peruvians oust Colombian administration and claim the region, citing the Salomon-Lomno Treaty setting Leticia’s fate. Colombia seeks control for access to the sea.
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Buenos Atres
Laticia
Amason
Peru
Brasil
Colombia
Leticia
Poor Queensland batting in Sheffield Shield rocks NSW advantage
On the second day of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Queensland, eighteen dismissals fell in the afternoon with Queensland all out for 160. Leeson top-scored for Queensland with 18, while Hill captured seven wickets for 18 as NSW held a first innings lead of 12 before stumps. New South Wales were 122 for seven at the close, with Hird and Mit both not out as the home side prepared to bat again.
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New South Wales
Queensland
Leeson
Hill
Stumpa
Nutt
Shaw
Gamble
W. Brown
Ye Maddern
Hensted
la A. Marka
Cumming
Lesson
T. Parvonage
New Year Outlook Amid Uncertain Times in America
A New York City report reflects mixed New Year sentiments as 1981 ends. Prohibition enforcement seen lax, optimism mixed with caution about jobs, economy, and the road to recovery, noting 31 980 business failures totaling 27 million dollars and warnings against overreliance on costly gadgets.
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New York
America
Fire Threat To Sutton Homestead Wattle Grove
Firefighters battled a blaze at Joe Read's Wattle Grove homestead in Sutton on Saturday afternoon. Ten tons of pressed lucerne worth over £500 burned along with nearby lucerne stacks. Canberra and Queanbeyan brigades joined local volunteers after midnight to finally contain the fire amid strong winds.
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Joe Read
Wattle Grove
Sutton
Lucerne Stacks
Canberra
Tegan
Mi Honda
Explorer's perilous ascent into Lipari crater lava sea
A newspaper recounts an explorer descending Stromboli's crater in the Lipari Islands. Clad in asbestos mask and helmet with breathing gear, he was lowered into sulfurous fissures among red, black, and yellow walls. He stood on scorching ground as lava bubbles erupted nearby, witnessing a lake of molten lava and awed by the surrounding sea of stone. He remained inside three hours until oxygen failed.
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Thronpler Arcod Kimer
Strom
Alointo m
Trade barriers prompt international action call
A statement from Bir Depree Behirrell, president of the Federation of British Industries, urges international action to remove artificial restrictions hampering global trade. He says nations should look forward to the coming year with hope and determination to boost commerce and cooperation.
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London
Terrorist Plot Discovered in Barcelona Wine Street Blast
Civil Guards investigated after a blast in a main street house. Two inmates claimed an accident with fireworks, later a search found 1000 rifles and revolvers, many bombs, 100 pounds of dynamite, and plans tied to a national terrorist movement. An injured man accompanied the suspects as they fled in a car.
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Barcelona
London and Tokyo in tense chess over Asia
Geneva dispatch predicts January report to avoid blaming Japan and China's possible withdrawal from the League. Britain, France and others hear Japan may resign to strike China. Rumors say Japan plans rapid advances in North China with Pu Yi proclaimed emperor. Russia foresees a preemptive war as Japan accelerates arms and naval buildup.
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London
Raturday
Uintean Chink
Manchuria
Japan
League of Nations
Geneva
News-Chronicle
League Assembly
China
Tokle
League
Beit
Jehol
Tientsin
Peiping
Pu Yi
Rusia
America
Crise
Japanese Note Prep Aims at Manchukuo Governor
Japanese military authorities plan a formal note to Chang Hauc Wang governor of Manchukuo warning of consequences if policy continues. The move signals possible action in North China and places responsibility on Chang Hauc Wang for any resulting setback to Japanese prestige and policy.
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Chang Hauc- Wang
Manchukuo
China
Chang Hauc Hilang
Chang
Nanking
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