Italian successes claimed in Abyssinia drive protests
Italian messages from Abyssinia claim rising successes led by levies used in frontline attacks. A recent report cites Danani road junction losses of about 100 Italians killed and 150 wounded with lighter Italian casualties. Swedish bombing provokes strong protests despite Italian denials and press defenses. Mussolini denies knowledge of the action.
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London
Abyssinia
Danani
Lnly Ie
Mussolini
Italy At War Reports Heavy Death Toll And Assaults
An Italian press message from Italy claims heavy casualties and intensified fighting in the Abyssinian frontier. Reports detail battles near Ras Desia and Ras Nasibu, with village hand to hand fighting and Jan movement toward Gebbs. Italian airmen were killed in a bombing incident cited by officials.
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London
Grasiana
Ras Desia
Ras Nasibu
Tag
Ars
Olnle Dinle
Webbe Bhivell
Danaal
Hussein Halle
Duman
Keilied
Tlallsn Jossea
Sumraball Badogno
Foreign Office
Red Cross
Daggahbur
Marar
Plsot
Asmara
Geld
Fevog
Lecaina
Austria Turning Against Itay? A Turbulent Moment
Fragmentary wire service style note reports shifting attitudes in Austria toward Italy amid rising tensions. No clear names, dates, or locations readable. context suggests political strain and possible diplomatic strains between nations.
Khartoum Crash Reports Mixed On Pilot's Fate
London dispatch recounts conflicting accounts of City of Khartoum pilot Wilson after a crash off Alexandria harbor. Sources say he struck shore, climbed walls, wore thin clothing to float, and survived by using an altimeter. others claim engine trouble caused a nosedive and he swam to a buoy. Salvage halted as search continues.
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London
Wilson
Khartoum
Alexandria
Daily Telegraph
Henley
Alexandra City
Daily Mail
Wilson Wen
HMB
Sahore
Peyoreadk
Former Adelaide Man 15 Victim
Allan Leonard Jarrett, once linked to Adelaide University, studied electrical engineering in England and with Reyelle Co in Hepburn-le-Tyne. He joined the firm Watl, then left Tyneside on December 27 for Melbourne to establish the Australian division.
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London
Allan Leonard Jarrett
Khartoum
Crak
Adelaide University
England
Dominions
Reyelle Co
Hepburn-le-Tyne
Watl
Tyneside
Melbourne
Crash Inquiries By Sydney Premier Sparks Defence Reply
In reply to the Tasmanian Premier's statement about a state inquiry into land planes on the Base Biralt service, Defence Minister Mr Parkhill said the Imperial Airways liner City of Khartoum tragedy shows flying boats are not immune to mishaps. The remarks questioned the fate of the occupants amid the ongoing investigation.
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Bydney
Tasmania
Sir. Ogilvie
Defence
Parkhill
Imperial Airways
City of Khartoum
Budget Clock Advances Through Both Houses
The article notes passage timing for the budget, references public works funding and borrowing, and mentions a shift toward a considered astronomical or extraordinary budget approach. Specific names, dates, or places are unclear in the fragment.
Nazi New Year Prognostications From Hitler
The Times reports Mr Hitler predicting a healthier German state in 1930 with continued Nazi party consolidation and energy. He thanks party members for building the new regime and vows Germany will press ahead, praising divine guidance for the future.
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London
The
Times
Hitler
Germany
Bolahertom
Party Snemigre
Wheat price rise continues to impact growers
The report notes wheat prices continuing to rise with noted values around 3/11 per bag and a total addition of about £2,730 008 to the returns of wheat growers in a specified region, reflecting ongoing market gains for producers.
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Routh
Christmas Railway Revenue Rises Across Two Major Offices
Christmas traffic boosted revenue at Central Station and Challia House in Martin Place. December revenue reached 186,488 pounds, up 10,849 from December 1954, signaling a strong holiday period for rail bookings and related services.
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Bydney
Challia House
Martin Place
AorangI Sails Volunteer Crews For Many Vessels
The liner Aorangi sailed for Vancouver with a full crew of volunteers amid a heavy police guard. About 600 passengers were booked, delaying departure to 4:10 pm. No demonstration occurred as crowds dispersed after entering the stream. Other Union Company vessels Gabriella Ngukuta and Lady Toba crews, Arkaba, Hausvale, and related strike pay details noted.
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Bydney
Aorangi
Vancouver
Pam
Union Company
Gabriella
Ngukuta
Save
Sea
Queensland
Adelaide
Arkaba
Newcastle
Hausvale
Sydney
Strive Commelttee
J. Keenan
Mac
Rydney
The
Seamen's Union
Mr. Herbert
No Demonstration at Hobart As Westralia Arrives
Hobart reports no demonstration at the wharf as the steamer Westralia arrives from Sydney with a volunteer crew. A large police presence was on duty, but there was no lev ration.
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Hobart
Westralia
Sydney
Volunteers Man Freighter Yarra Bound for Australian Ports
Volunteers have signed on to crew the freighter Yarra which will depart Melbourne on Saturday for New South Wales and Queensland ports. The ship owners reported the crew are ready and the voyage will proceed as scheduled.
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Melbourne
Yarra
New South Warea
Queensland
Discovery Z Wellington Expedition Heads South
The Discovery 7 left Dunedin for the Bay of Whales near the parch for the mining. American airmen Ellsworth and Kenyon plan to begin the actual march likely around mid January.
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Wellington
N.E
Dunedin
Bay of Whales
Americ Yan Airmen
Ellsworth
Kenyon
Unclear lines suggest minor soccer event note
Fragmentary OCR mentions soccer and unrest vague. Key entities and specifics are unreadable. no clear people, places, or dates to anchor a concise report.
Miners to Discuss Support for Seamen
At a conference with representatives of the Miners Union in Sydney tomorrow the question of supporting the seamen will be discussed.
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Minervl
Sydney
English Floods Submerge Wide Areas in Kent and Sumex
Floodwaters inundate large stretches of Kent and Sumex causing disruption across roads and homes. Local authorities deploy pumps and issue travel advisories as residents report extensive water damage and ongoing rain. Emergency services coordinate evacuations where necessary and monitor river levels for rising danger.
Australia Opens Brilliantly as Brown and Fingleton Shine
In Cape Town the South Africa versus Australia test faced a chaotic start with weather and riots delaying play. When action began Brown and Fingleton impressed with firm batting, while officers restored order as crowds vandalized the wicket and officials refused refunds. The day ended with play abandoned after a police escort inspected the wicket.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Australia
Oval
Brown
Fingleton
Newlands Cricket Ground
Wade
Richardson
Fuchaddgon
Ohich Richardson
Johannesburg
Wanderers
Thureday
Newlands
Arcern
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Twrononi Perry
Suny
Hithétta
Romo
Mr. Ogilvie
Herr Hitler
N.S.W
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Discovery Z
Bay of
Meat Board
Spirit
Ifteeny
Thames
Kent
Sumex
Crisp
Langton
Michal
Dan
Simenskas
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Hisar
Windsor
Coen
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