Fate of Barcelona Depends on Spanish Battle Moments
The text reports a massive Catalonia clash with 500000 fighting. loyalists and rebels contest Barcelona’s fate. Franco claims Granadella capture while loyalists deny vital losses, with Col Juan Peres defending fronts north of Lerida and near Tremp under heavy pressure from Franco’s forces.
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Barcelona
Granadella
London
Catalonia
Franco
Balaguer
Daily Telegraph
Juan Peres
Lerida
Sepe
Destroyer Forced Aground Near Gibraltar Report
The Spanish government reports the destroyer Jose Luis Dies, repaired at Gibraltar, was forced to slip to sea in the early hours but failed to reach Barcelona. Colon Peres describes veteran troops taking cover as the barrage begins, with rebels advancing toward Borjas Blancas and Tarragona while republican bridges are dynamited.
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Gibraltar
Jose Luis Dies
Tarragona
Borjas
Borjas Blarcas
Lerida
Franco
Times
Hendaye
Artesa
Borjos Blancas
Spain
Personal crisis report ends in coroner verdict
In Sydney on Friday Geoffrey Norman Hogers died by his own action after gassing himself on December 17 as his wife and Jeff were mentioned. He was insured for 64000 and had shares valued at £19000. The coroner recorded verdict of death by his own action after details of the tragic scene and a photograph of his wife and child were described.
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Sydney
Geoffrey Norman Hogers
Ou Nalasmian
Turnbull
Quist
Murder Confession and Tragedy End in Poison
Police report Robert Benaby admitted to murder then took poison and died minutes later. In a shack, Mel Louisa Morris, widow and pensioner, lay shot dead. her daughter May Morris was severely wounded. A rifle sold days earlier by Benaby is linked to the attack. Det O Neill confronted the suspect at Henaby’s home. the elderly man claimed poisoning. Investigators seek a youth seen near the scene and believe an argument preceded the killings.
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Gormly
Robert Benaby
Forbes Police
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Shorty
Mel
Louisa Mors
Earler
May Morris
Det O'Neill
Henaby
O'Neill
Hensby
Nem
Bensley
F&e
Hesahy
Boy Scout Drowns at World Jamboree Camp
In Sydney a tragedy marred the world scout gathering as Hugh O Tourke, 14, drowned in a cave river at Windliehl near the camp. Earlier, scouts from many countries paraded through the city as about 60,000 spectators watched.
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Windliehl
Hugh Otourke
Toad Frit
Bane Cave
Farlier
Goebbels Tarnished In German Divorce Drama Reported
Washington and New York papers cite German sources alleging Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels was hospitalized after a severe beating and that his wife Frau Goebbels seeks divorce. Reports say Adolf Hitler advised peacemaking while Proelch harbors lasting resentment from Goebbels exile years earlier.
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Merican
Germany
Goebbels
Lida Bastoce
Geeb
Bels
Goembels
Frau Goebbels
Herr Hitler
Proelch
Dr. Goebbels
Gitta Albar
Froelich
Quist Wins Semi Final At Adelaide Tennis Meet
In humid conditions at Memorial Drive Adelaide Adrian Quist of Victoria defeats Doo Turnbull of South Australia 6 3 6 4 to reach the final of the Grst of the State singles. Turnbull led 4 2 in the third before Quist rallied to win 6 4. Mrs. Hopman dominates in women’s singles semis and is set for the final against Miss Coyne after strong play.
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Adrian Quist
Victoria
Doo ‘Turnbull
South Australia
Memorial Drive
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Harry Hopman
Sadie Berryman
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Mf I
Road safety advocate Ramsay urges stricter speed rules
Former Roads Association of Victoria president Mr Ramsay states that minimum speed limits are dangerous due to varying tram conditions. He blames the human factor and calls for road safety courses in schools and licence cancellations for drunken drivers.
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Roads Association Council of Victoria
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Victorian comeback steadies through strong batting display
In Melbourne on Friday Victoria vs South Australia opens Sheffield Shield play with promising innings led by Lindsay Hannett 454 not out and support from Gregory Sides and Barnett. Despite early two wickets for 24, Victoria reached seven for 363 at stumps as the match commenced.
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Melbourne
Lindsay Hannett
Gregory
Barnett
Victoria
South Australia
Oal
Waitian
Shield Matches for 1939 40 Season Opening Fixture
Melbourne reports the Sheffield Shield conference plans opening the 1939-40 season with South Australia versus Victoria in Adelaide, a marquee fixture. Melbourne keeps three traditional holiday games as part of the schedule.
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Melbourne
South Australia
Victoria
Adelaide
Wall Street Scandal Hits Sisto Firm and Broker
New York headlines report the Stock Exchange suspending J A Sisto and his firms for improper dealings tied to the Sisto Financial Corporation. Allegations include sale of 10,000 shares of the firm’s own stock at 2 dollars a share bought the same day at 2 dollars, with books allegedly altered.
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Priday
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
J. A. Sisto
Sisto Financial Corporation
A. Sisto & Co
Sisto
Rapia
Boys Break Into Mint in San Francisco Heist
In San Francisco a group of 10 year old schoolboys broke into the United Mint, climbed through a second story window via a drain pipe, and stole a copper plate as a souvenir. They escaped undetected but were captured after alert authorities traced the incident. Guards inside the mint were unaware of their entry until later.
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Recorder
San Francisco
United Beaten Mint
Accesa
Sportsmen's Car Overturns En Route to Kadina Meet
On the way to a trotting meeting near Kadina a car carrying sportsmen overturned. None were hurt. Mr AW Berry and E D Madigan were in the vehicle and continued their journey after the mishap.
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Japanese Position in North China Worries Tokyo
London Friday report quotes Gen Sugiyama on Japanese policy in North China. He says Japan faces tough tasks next year including stamping out Chinese guerrillas in East Honan and Shansi, clearing railways, and blocking Russian supplies from Siberia via Sian or Lanchow.
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New China
Sugiyama
Imes
Peiping
Japan
North
Ching
East Honan
Yellow River
Central Honan
Lung-Hai
Shansi
Hopei
Sian
Lanchow
Siberia
Early Appointment of Broughton Irrigation Trust Expected
A meeting of Lower Broughton residents in Pirie urged the government to appoint the committee formed 11 weeks ago as the Lower Broughton River Irrigation Trust. J A Lyons MP was favored for chairman, with discussions on representation and possible changes to the committee, and Lyons expected the trust to be appointed within a week.
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Lydia
Barnes Seeks Work In International Cricket Move
The article reports on Barnes seeking employment as an international cricketer amid contract release doubts by the Board of Control. He states he wishes to play in Sydney and would consider staying if suitable work is found, otherwise he may hesitate to move on.
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Wieday
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Christmas visits and hospital notes in Pirie district
Yesterday residents and visitors filled Pirie with holiday activity. Families like Me. and Mrs. T Joy of Torrensville celebrated birthdays with relatives while Me. Howley and Mr. Chambers returned home from Pirie Hospital. Several locals including Mr. S Becke and Mr. G Kruse were admitted or treated after mishaps, with others traveling to Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Moonta, and Port Pirie for care or vacations.
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Weather log shows 92.5 high and 59 low yesterday
The thermometer recorded a maximum of 92.5 degrees and a minimum of 59 degrees yesterday. The low was reached around 8 20 am.
Three Lost Time Mishaps At Smelters
Shree lost time mishaps occurred at smelters leading to injuries. A. H. Sharp suffered ligament damage and was sent home after treatment by doctors at Ker and 4 Ker. H. G. Evans incurred a sprained back and C Hutchinson received first aid for shock before going home.
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Ee Smeters
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H. G
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Old Man Lost in Waterless Country South of Gingin
64 year old William Harrod has wandered through thick scrub since Tuesday in a waterless area south of Gingin. Police and searchers fear for his safety as they trail tracks toward a river area, with more than a day of hopeful progress reported and plans for further searches today near the lake and surrounding terrain.
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New Wheat Futures Advance Amid Limited Selling Pressure
Wheat futures rise as selling pressure remains light and prices firm after a holiday period. Old crop and new crop prices seen steady at 2 1/2 to 4 9/10 dollars per bushel, with shippers cautious. Liverpool market sentiment mixed as Argentine export duties rumor unsettles traders. weather in the south favors a bullish outlook. Chicago and Liverpool reports note continued bullish tone.
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Adenne
Liverpool
Adviena
Ian Nicholls & Sona
W. Anderson
Chioazo Jr Same
London Metal Market Wrap or London Metal Prices Report
Lead and tin futures hold mixed as spot and forward prices move in lines with standard London updates. The market shows gains for tin and modest advances for electrolytic lead while spot lead softens. traders monitor forward curves amid a sweltering session and thin liquidity.
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Nflcal
London
Honsart
Seventeenth Child Born To Perth Laborer Wife
A 44 year old Western Australian mother has given birth to her seventeenth child, a baby boy named Robert. Born Tuesday night, the infant brings the family’s total to eight living children, equally split with four boys and four girls. The father works as a laborer.
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Robert
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