King George lies in state as London queues in rain
Crowds formed a two mile long queue to view King George VI in Westminster Hall despite fog and rain as preparations for the royal funeral intensified. Mourners included royalty and diplomats with a naval dominated procession planned for Westminster Hall to Paddington and Windsor. Officials announced a largely naval character to the funeral, with multiple memorial services and large contingents from Army and Navy.
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Baturday
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Goel
Fort Balleders
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Paul's Cathedral
Westminister Abbey
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Deadlock in Egypt shapes cabinet struggle and talks
In Egypt a political deadlock grips the nation as troops and police stand by. Proposals for a Wafd cabinet with a royal commission clash with Nahas Pasha calls for a neutral cabinet. United Front leaders reject Wafd plans and push for a coalition under Nahas Pasha to negotiate with Britain before elections. King Fateh remains cited as head of state.
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Sidky Paahs
Nahas Pasha
Faud
Windsor Proclamation and Cricket Match Details
A Windsor ceremony proclaimed the king for the third time amid Tudor era pageantry. The Coldstream Guards stood guard as cricket teams Balmain and PC T faced debate over old and new rules, with Gribble and Nutt starring in a tense innings and commentary noting scores and dismissals.
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London
Aldersien
Coldstream Guards
National memorial plan for King George V discussed
Return to Canberra prompts Cabinet debate on a national memorial fit for a king. Ministers favor a national character with state consultation and cross government cooperation. Action awaits funeral, then invitations to states to submit proposals on form and erection.
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Cablost
Loan Council
Gangster crime in London shocks with riddle body case
An elderly French Canadian itinerant named Allard was found dead near St James Street. Police investigate a gang feud suspected as the motive adopting Chicago methods in England. Allard reportedly had £200 jewellery and was last seen after a West End night out.
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APS
Germany plans new navy builds to reach 35 percent of Britain by 1942
The Daily Telegraph naval correspondent reports Germany will lay down two 20 000 ton battleships, an air raid carrier of 20 000 tons, plus earlier 20 000 ton warship under construction. By year end Germany will launch two 26 000 ton battleships two 1 000 ton armoured cruisers 13 1625 ton destroyers 18 more ships. Commander in Chief responds to Hitler at Kiel Wilhelmshaven and North Sea Baltic bases. Naval personnel at 4 000 grows, signaling progress toward a strong fleet by 1942.
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Daily Telegraph
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Germany
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Kiel
Wilhelmshaven
North Sea
Baltic
Australians Hold Off Transvaal For 179 At Drawn Innings
In Johannesburg Australia fought to 179 after facing Transvaal’s stronger fielding, with Coon Rowen and O Reilly among early standouts. Grimmett and Grimmett’s pace troubled batsmen as Mitchell and Briscoe built a 100 soon, but the innings closed with Transvaal at 160. Spectators, including about 5,000, watched steady scoring and sharp fielding define the day’s play.
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Armies Contend With Makale In Last Tembien Battle
Desperate fighting around Makale in the Tembien region. Italian and Abyssinian forces clash with heavy losses reported on both sides. Italians claim 1,700 dead and 1,800 prisoners, while Abyssinians say 6,000 killed or wounded with 4,000 prisoners. Reinforcements and shifting tactics marked the contest as both sides pressed long, costly engagements.
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London
Aukaria
Makale
Hans
Shorter Week Probed by Cabinet Inquiry in England
The Prime Minister said cabinet inquiry into the aborter working week would be completed by February 18 with personnel chosen for open minds. Lyons noted no decisions on committee members beyond Chief Judge Dethbridge, while selection will avoid bias. In cricket, Wingleton and Darling built a steady stand against Hull with patient scoring and added runs as partnerships grew, creating momentum for their team.
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No Meana An Weil
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Wingleton
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Britain mine workers avert strike by accepting 1/8 day rise
A British coal strike was averted after miners voted to accept a 1/8 day wage rise offered by owners. The majority deemed the offer insufficient to meet living standards, but accepted it as an instalment while national talks on wages and other matters continue. The decision followed the National Delegates Conference of the Mine Workers Federation urging restraint to avoid disruption and protect the public. The assent came by a card vote of 880,000 rates to hoe, amid tense labor tensions nationwide.
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London
Unicn
Mine Worker’ Federation
Loas
Elmini
Hoe
Ambitions of Japan and regional balance in the Pacific
Fragmented OCR text discusses Japan's ambitions and regional balance in the Pacific. It mentions westward expansion, southward considerations, and relations with Australia, New Zealand, the Dutch Indies, India, Elam, and the Philippines, noting tensions and potential alliances with Germany and the Soviet Union.
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Germany
Soviet
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