Marshal Joffre Dead End of Distinguished Career
A famous soldier, Marshal Joffre, has died. His career spanned from captain in 1876 to major in 1889, lieutenant colonel in 1897, and general of divisions in 1901. He helped defend Formosa, commanded a battery during the siege of Paris, became Chief of the French General Staff in 1914, and was a long-time member of the French Academy.
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Chine
Fank
China
Formosa
Paris
French Academy
Amy Johnson Plans 5000 Mile Solo Flight to Moscow
London reports Amy Johnson aims for a 5000 mile solo flight to Moscow with United Service. She hoped to start this morning, but fog prospects last night raised questions about a safe landing in the target area. The expedition, kept secret for two months, seeks an alternative return route if Moscow is unavailable.
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Wiss
Amy Johnson
Wet weather curbs cricket as Jamestown draw and Crystal Brook win
In wet conditions Pirie Cricket Association visitor faced James Town to a draw after a tough struggle. Central Association hosted Crystal Brook Colts at Memorial Oval winning easily despite rain. Heavy rain marred play in both venues making contests hard and uneven.
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Jamestown
Centra Association
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Memorial Oval
Pirie
Pirie Defeat Averted In Jamestown Match
Pirie and Jamestown played out a drawn match after a stubborn stand by Leave and McQueen. W Scull scored 35 for Pirie with four boundaries while S Parker took four wickets for 50 as Moy bowled effectively for Jamestown. Newman retired on 77 and Scott claimed six jamestown wickets as Pirie’s defense held until stumps with two wickets intact.
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Manifest
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White
Uilly
Langstora
Dennis
Sinclair
Oils
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Easy Win for Central and Cayital Colts
Scott goes 13 for 21 in a lopsided win as Central and Cayital Colts dominate. Highlighted by precise shooting and solid team defense, the victors built a comfortable lead and never relinquished control.
Smelters Starr defeat All Sports by 145 runs at Smelters Oval
At Smelters Oval the Smelters Starr beat an All- Sports Association eleven by 145 runs after a 402 total that highlighted Scott’s 6 for 9 and 7 for 12 bowling while Wallis and Dodd contributed with the bat for the home side. Central Association dominated Crystal Brook Colts with strong bowling figures and a large innings victory.
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Memorial Oval
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II Dodd
R. DeVaoer
Fawcett
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Pat
Randwick clash over telegram starts betting tax row
At Randwick racecourse Sydney, police clashed with Postmaster General officials over a telegram for a 10 pound each way bet on Ranworth in the New Year's Gift. The incident disrupted operations as investigators allege the message aimed to dodge betting tax, with large crowds watching the day’s events and detailed cricket-style score notes interspersed.
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Randwick Racecourse
Ranworth
Randwick
South Australia Dominates Opening Session in Melbourne Test
In dull sultry weather at the Melbourne Cricket Ground South Australia resumed with Richardson and Nitschke adding to a total of 273 after 306 minutes. Blackie and Cordier opened the attack for Victoria as Grimmett rested in Sydney against West Indians. Blackie’s pace yielded several wickets including Hack and Richardson, with figures of 6 for 127. Attendance reached 14,373 with receipts £474, down from last year.
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Nitschke
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o'Beckett
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Mystery of Outback Flight Missing In Remote Search
Flight Lieutenant Baton and Pipe Officer Gerrard left Port Geelong for Comet Auswel to search for missing airman Piston erugh who vanished December 20. Pittendrugh led aerial surveys for Australian Gold Exploration Co. and May accompany S J Mamre. last seen 12 days ago hundreds of miles from Alice Springs in desolate Central Australia while a relief search with two mechanics and special equipment continued.
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Drowning at Carpenters Rocks Rescue Fails
In Adelaide at Carpenters Rocks near a house two fishermen, J Kerr and H R Sebohm, battled a capsizing boat as a breaker overturned it. Kerr grabbed his non swimmer mate by the throat to pull him onto a partly submerged craft before both were lost to the sea. Sebohm’s body remained unrecovered.
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Carpenters Rocks
J. Kerr
H. R. Sebohm
Kerr
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Man Killed in Anzac Highway Bicycle Crash
Edwin Muller about forty from Long Street Plympton rode a bicycle on Anzac Highway Plympton this afternoon when he collided with a motor lorry carrying four pro nickers. A wheel passed over his head. Lorry driver is Samuel Clement Henry Hill, blacksmith.
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Ponsford stars as Australia ends day one 323 for four
Australia, 4 for 323, after first day of the second Test with Ponsford 174 not out and Woodfull 58 not out. West Indies endured a tough day in the field with Bartlett injuring a finger while Kippax was caught. Grim totals show Australia well placed at stumps with Ponsford and Woodfull forging a key partnership.
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Wood
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New Year's Gift Meeting Showcases Hurdles and Handicaps
The New Year’s Gift meeting at Morpiettville features hurdle events and several handicaps. Notable entrants include Wembley, Laurelmand, Hunyadi, and Lucrasin in various distances, with prize standings and weights listed for each race. The card also lists Seacliff and Cowandilla handicaps, plus entries such as Jet Black, Belle of Richmond, and Master Bier in mile and sprint races.
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Ambah
Jealous Wife Divorces Husband After Public Abuse
Luther Fred, a film director, sought divorce from wife Jocelyn Lee in Los Angeles court after a brief marriage of one month. He accused her of unreasonable jealousy, profane public abuse, and alleged she hurled dishes and scratched his face.
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Mussolini Seeks Peace War Aims Italy Wants End to Conflict
Rome reports Mussolini in a New Year interview says Italy will not wage war unless forced and recalls wartime memories to argue against new conflicts. He condemns armament growth and asserts Italy only arms to defend its frontiers amid concerns about European tensions.
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Estate of Sir Sefton Branckner Leaves £6690 to Actress
The late Air Vice Marshal Sir Sefton Branckner who died in the Ried disaster on October 5 left an estate valued at £6690 to Miss Auriol Leo, an actress. The Air Ministry recently granted Lady Branckner a pension of £300 a year.
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London
Sefton Braniner
Auriol Leo
Air Ministry
Branckner
Miss Johnson Leaves for Peking in Gipsy Moth
London telegram reports Miss Johnson depart at 049 oclock this morning aboard a Gipsy Moth for Peking. She wore a green leather suit and carried a parachute. Two witnesses saw her take off as she set course eastward with biscuits chocolate and tea aboard.
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London
Johnson
Peking
Intrien
Coalminers Told to Halt Work Tomorrow in Wales
The Miners' Federation instructs South Wales coalminers not to work tomorrow while negotiations for an hours settlement are soon to resume. The Coalowners' Federation remains firm on existing terms offered.
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London
Miners’ Federation
South Wales
Coalowners' Federation
Plucky taxi driver foils armed holdup in Glebe
Sydney report says a taxi driver named Coll fought off an armed robbery at Glebe just after one this morning. He wrestled with one bandit, striking him with a spanner, before the two attackers escaped.
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Coll
Glebe
Strike Threatens Ruhr Valley Miners Over Wages
In Berlin on a Wednesday, a strike of 300000 miners in the Ruhr Valley looms as negotiations collapse with employers pressing for a four percent wage cut. The miners refuse any cut beyond four percent.
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United Service
Berlin
Ruher Valley
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