Note on war debts and reparations from Britain to Washington
A December note from Britain to Washington argues that postwar economic strain and particularly war debts and reparations are major causes of global low mood. It details vast Allied loans from the United States and Britain’s repayments, urging reconsideration of inter Allied debt payments and a suspension of December payments pending a broader review.
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Washington
United States
Kim
Faye
Iusery
Gerade
Rome
Sedan
Cera
Tundine
Bettin
Van
England wins by 10 wickets in dramatic Sydney Test
England clinched a dramatic victory at the Sydney Test, winning by 10 wickets after Australia collapsed for 251 in the first innings and England reached 164 chasing. Nagel and Wall starred for England with the ball, while O Reilly pegged back Australia at times. The match ended with Sutcliffe and Wyatt not out as England secured the win today.
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Australia
Sydney Cricket Ground
England
O'Reilly
Ponsford
Woodfull
Fingleton
McCabe
Fingelow
Larwood
Nagel
Wall
Oreilly
Sng O'Reilly
Allen
Vace
Mc Aghe
Ragland
Sutcliffe
Woodfale
Ames l-Vore
Larwool
Kippax
Larwond
McCaba
Richardson
Hammond
Anes
Larwondl
Grimmett
Ames
Carwond
Wallì Allen
Voce
Verity
Larwood Ponsford
Vore Finglaton
Hammond Az Richardson
Vore
Hammond Kippax
Oldfield
Leyland
Larwood Sheala Oy Grimmett
O'Reilly & Voce
Hammon
Wyatt
H Grimmett
Ar Hammond
Pataudi
Jardine
Allen Vc
Death of Lord Stafford of Swyrmerton Hall at 73
Lord Stafford of Swyrmerton Hall Stone Staffs died at home after a short illness aged 73. He was the 12th baron, succeeding his uncle 19 years ago. The Stafford barony, among England’s oldest, traces to Norman origins and includes links to the Earls and Dukes of Stafford.
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Swyrmerton Hall
Stone, Staffs
Stafford
England
Robert de Stafford
Ralph de Stafford
Earl of Stafford
Crecy
Duke of
Buckingham
Edward VI
W. Stafford-Jernyngham
Edward ‘Fitzherbert
Remarkable operation ends in death after double inquest
A Worthing inquest examined Kathleen Chant 26 of Lower Somerton Somerset who died after an appendicitis operation at Worthing Hospital. Surgeons attempted clot removal to restart the heart. she died during the two minute procedure. A verdict of death from misadventure was returned. Also noted was the death of James Wyatt Collison 83 at Moonan Brook with rites at Scott Memorial Hospital.
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Worthing
Eng
Kathleen Chant
Lower Somerton Somerset
Worthing Hospital
Rosenberg
Surgon
Continent
Britain
Scott Memorial Hospital
Upper Hunter
James Wyatt Collison
Moonan Brook
Reduction of Interest Under Crown Lands Bill Explained
The Minister for Lands outlines the Crown Lands Amendment Bill providing three years of interest write downs on debts to the Crown under multiple acts starting 1 January 1933. Installments on Crown land purchases and improvements drop by 2.94 percent, with other rates lowered to 4 percent for acquired lands from 1 January 1933, and additional reductions for conditions purchases prior to 1904. The bill also allows longer arrears payments, a general 24 percent rate for all conditional purchases, and debt revisions for Prickly Pear land to assist eradication costs.
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Buttenshaw
Worst Place in the World The Granites Described by Gilgandra Man
Gilgandra resident Barry O Keefe calls The Granites in Central Australia the worst place in the world. He cites extreme heat, barren landscapes, a rough mining camp culture, violent incidents, and a harsh daily routine amid a small mix of miners geologists and engineers.
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Barry O'Keefe
Gilgandra
Australia
God's
Alice Springs
Ber
Wonderful British Railways and New Spanish Custom
Britain celebrates the Cheltenham Flyer as the first train exceeding 70 miles per hour regularly. Winter timetables cut Swindon to Paddington to 65 minutes, with speeds up to 86.5 mph. Spanish senoritas adopt a new ankle band signaling willingness to marry, guiding suitors by age preferences and indicating engagement status.
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Britain
Swindon
Paddington
London, Midland and Scottish
London and North Eastern
Nenoritas
Tragic death of Flying Officer in forced landing drill
Flying Officer Charles Munuleton Blamey son of General Blamey dies instantly during Richmond Prodrum forced landing practice. Airman Plumb escapes with cuts. Witnesses recount the aircraft struck a fence rail, the engine tore free, and Blamey’s chest was crushed. Blamey had served eight to nine months with RAAF No. 8 Squadron in Richmond. his fiancee Miss Joan Silene of Hawthorn, Melbourne, mourns. General Blamey reacts to the tragedy in Sydney.
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Plumb
Blamey
Charley
Blarney
Air Force
Elunih
Raaf No. & Squadron
Righmons
Ferre
Joan Silene
Hawthorn
Melbourne
Syne
Plamey
Ns.w. Club
Hineh Aheut Torry
Japanese Missing Destroyer Rescue After Sea Battle
A sunken destroyer after a sun day battle about 100 miles from Pormasa left fourteen survivors. Crew missing on the sunken ship. Two cruisers Kuyentyi and Taumu responded but found no trace.
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Kone
Pormasa
Theron
Kure
Honshin
Tule
Pormasy
Trenti
Fency
Kuyentyi
Taumu
Shaft Through Body Grafton Accident Patient Impaled
A man named Within Chandler was struck by a sulky shaft on Woolginlga Road. The shaft pierced his abdomen, protruding nine feet, as he rode with a horse and sulky in the opposite direction. He was lifted away and admitted to Coff's Harbour Hospital in critical condition. an operation was performed and his condition remained unchanged overnight.
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Woolginlga
Chandler
Coff's Harbour
European impressions on Russia and daily life
D Norman Griffiths spoke at Melbourne's Constitutional Club after an eight month tour of Europe including the Soviet Union. He described butter prices in Russia at high cost, limited ice cream, and a cucumber‑dominated diet. He noted Russian work routines, legal penalties, and harsh treatment for theft, with brief mentions of holidays for prisoners.
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Russia
D. Norman Griffiths
Constitutional Club
Melbourne
Griffiths
Europe
Soviet
Butter production rises in 1831 32 Commonwealth figures
Commonwealth statistician Professor Giblin shows butter output for 1831 32 at 174 335 tons, up 17 857 tons from the prior year. Imports for the year total £44 730 000, down £16 000 000 from the previous year, with Britain and US imports falling by £5 300 000 and £4350 000 respectively, while imports from Japan rise by £1 140 000.
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Commonwealth Statistician
Giblin
Commonwealth
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Printing Low Cost Consistent with High Grade Work
A local printer offers economical printing services promising superior quality and durable results. The shop emphasizes steady performance, attention to detail, and reliable turnaround for a wide range of paper products and sizes.
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Iuperior
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