Bradman and Fingleton blaze to record stand in Melbourne Test
Australia climbs to a 624 run lead after a record 346 partnership between Don Bradman and Sid Fingleton. Bradman 246 not out and Fingleton 136 anchor the innings as England’s Verity and Hammond struggle. Melbourne crowd sets world record attendance for a Test.
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Melbourne
Australia
Acore
Fingleton
Bradman
Voce
Verity
Hammond
Seldamen
Bradman Sets Pace as Australia Plate Records in Sydney Test
The text describes Bradman’s patient accumulation against England with a rapid final counter, including a 301 partnership at 367 minutes and 11 fours to reach 150. Verity bowls accurately, Fingleton stays active, and crowd turnout grows as Australia presses toward a big partnership and declares pressure on England.
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Fingleton
Robins
Bradman
Holsted
Voce
Allen
England
Melbourne
Verity
Armstrong
Kelleway
Sydney
Sims
Ames
Bradmen
Worthington
Sauce for the Goose Poster Synopsia Review
Evening paper posters feature the double century and Australian records while Kippax begins a breakfast broadcast with a warning that bad news awaits. The piece underscores mismatched phrases about payoffs and lingering scores.
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London
Don
Kippax
Fingleton tops century as Bradman builds big stand at tea
Fingleton reaches 110 with graceful cover drives while Bradman adds 104 in a patient Australia innings. The pair push the total to 374 for five at the break, Robins sparse earlier pressure yielding to a 500 run lead after resumption.
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Fingleton
Robins
Bradman
Australia
Bank Board Attacks Tie Tasmanian Premier in Debated Finance
In Sydney on Tuesday Premier Ogilvie accuses the Commonwealth Bank Board of overreach and declares that the Bank Board has become the master of government. He criticizes the Loan Council as a farce and calls for real control over finance.
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Sydney
Commonwealth Bank
Boerij
Tasmania
Ogilvie_ta
Bank Board
New Zealand
Commonwealth Bank Board
Ogugie
Audtralia
Commonwealth
Casey
Brisbane
Queensland
Forgan ° Smith
Australia
Britain
France
America
Adelaide
Mr. Butler
Ogilvie
Loan Council
Sy Apne
Bankard
Public
Perth
Semeeeny
Wilcock
Strike Spreads as U S Car Industry Slowed
Nearly 40 000 workers idle across 14 plants as eight General Motors factories close and six run halted by shortages and stoppages. Police clashes occur at Fisher Bodyworks in Cleveland where 7000 idle due to a week old sit down strike. President Roosevelt may intervene.
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New York
General Motors
Cleveland
Fisher
Roosevelt
Rebels Increase Naval Power With Merchant Ships
London report from the Paris Daily Telegraph says General Franco ordered seven captured merchant ships converted into warships with light guns and machine guns. Three rebel warships have been ordered to sea amid Franco’s effort and France’s orders to monitor rebel waters. Del Vayo told a Valencia Socialist Conference that Germans’ aid is a threat and that all defence means will be used to resist aggression. He blamed Fascist powers for endangering Europe’s peace and cited Germany’s delivery of material, troops, and fleet to assist Franco to probe Non intervention controls.
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London
Paris
Telegraph
Franco
Cental
France
Senor
del Vayo
Valencia
Ordera
Europe
Germany
Spain
Australian NZ science conference trip announced
The Minister for Development will leave Melbourne this weekend to represent the Commonwealth at the annual Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science congress in Auckland on January 12. Sir David Rivett and other CSIR officials will participate, with topics including eradication of noxious weeds dairy transport and geological issues. Plans for closer cooperation between the dominions on scientific research will be discussed.
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McLachlan
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Australian & New Zealand Association For the Advancement of Science
Auckland
New Zealand
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Sir David Rivett
Germany to press case for colonies with elaborate memorandum
Berlin dispatch says Germany prepares an elaborate memorandum backing its claim to former colonies. The paper will be shown to Britain France and other powers and will discuss transferring mandates to Germany without economic complications.
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London
Germany
Berlin
Daily Telegraph
Britain
France
Skeleton Found in Old Mine Shaft South of Wedderburn
Melbourne reporters relay that prospectors Bert Weaton and Nail Thompson uncovered a human skeleton two miles south of Wedderburn in an abandoned mine shaft near the Calder Highway. After clearing earth and stone, they found a skull and skeleton believed to be that of a child about 14. Police have begun inquiries.
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Melbourne
Bert,Weaton
Nail’ Thompson
Akeleton
Colonies Demand For Raw Materials Could Shape Trade
Memorandum outlines colonies as essential for raw materials to boost industry and world trade. Sources indicate a formal presentation planned for January 30, the fourth anniversary of Hitler's accession, with the Reichstag expected to convene.
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Hitler
Reichstag
Pope's Health Bulletin Details Arteriosclerosis Risk
Vatican officials publish a bulletin tracing the Pope's illness history. It notes arteriosclerosis affecting his legs but expresses hope for gradual recovery while cautioning prudence due to heart condition.
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Vatican City
W¢Aith
Pope Passes Troubled Night Due to Heart Weakness
A bulletin reported by British United Press states the Pope Bono Nome suffered intense leg pain and asthma during a troubled night. Italian reports emphasize heart weakness as the cause of his distress and note a consult by a kidney specialist.
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Natican City
Bona‘Nome
United Press
Presa
Labour Party Expulsion Appeals in Sydney
Labour members and leaders expelled from the ALP lodged appeals within the time limit set by party rules. District disputes center on participation and eligibility as the party processes expulsion challenges in Sydney.
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Labour Party
Sydney
Labour
British protest as ships detained by Spanish and German forces
Grave anxiety grows over repeated detentions of British shipping in the Mediterranean by Spanish and German vessels. A British destroyer heads to Cadiz to protest the stop of the Etrib off Europa Point, while protests follow the Blackhill and Marta Junquera incidents. Reports from Berlin and Moscow describe reprisals and rebel ship activity near Gibraltar with several Russian ships released. Official circles in London emphasize cautious comment while pledging naval protection of British vessels near Spain. An estimated 4,000 Italian volunteers have arrived at Cadiz.
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Alan Don
Mediterranean
Cadiz
Etrib
Europa Point
Burgos
Blackhill
Marta Junquera
Koenigsberg
Spain
Commaniey
London
Spanish Consul General to Return Home
The Spanish Consul General Pedro de Yugal plans to depart for Spain soon. Mr. R. J. Hawkén, president of the Chamber of Commerce, will act as acting Consul General. The resignation came as he could not accept his government's politics. The Adelaide consul issued the statement on behalf of Spain. Phillips Dancker is noted in relation to the realignment.
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Bradman
Akill
Verity
Melbourne
Spain
Adelaide
Phillips Dancker
Aleg
Rebel Air Raid In Neutral Zone Hits Madrid
A London report cites Madrid air raid causing about 100 killed and 300 wounded. It says seven planes carried out the assault, with the northern Tetuan suburb hardest hit. Chilean embassies and Santander advance were noted in the surrounding action.
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London
Madrid
Nish
Comualtien
Clas
Tetuan
Santander
Burgos
Viscount Elibank Seeks World Peace After Austral Visit
In a letter to The Times the Viscount Elibank argues Germany’s colonial claims can be settled without another European war. He suggests Britain France Italy Portugal Spain and Japan should cooperate to curb Germany’s aims and watch for Pacific mandates. He notes potential returns by Japan and concerns about Portugal’s territories. A committee of expert delegates could be formed to explore this approach.
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London
Austral
New Zealand
Canada
Elibank
Germany
Britain
France
Italy
Portugal
Spain
Ameica
Japan
Samos
Australia
Tela
Pacific
Hollon
Viscount’ Blrbank
State Governor Selection Amid Confusion Abroad
A fragmented report notes discussions around a governor appointment and related political moves. Named figures and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but references to a governor, a well known figure, and a potential post suggest a contested leadership moment.
Spitheda' s fs autos shave lean Garage to Beri
A fragmentary note describes a lean garage project involving vehicles and a person named Spitheda or related term. Details are unclear due to OCR, but appears to reference automotive work and location hints. Further readable context is needed for precise summary.
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