Bank of England Gold Transfer Shocks City Finance
A Bank of England notice claims a sale and retransfer of 200 000 000 pounds in gold to the Exchange Fund, triggering a sterling rebound and widening the dollar rate from 4.438 to 4.679. The move, described as the most spectacular transaction in the city, aims to steady markets and reassure speculators.
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Franco Offensive Enters Third Week Amidst Ruthless Fighting
In Spain General Franco's forces press into a third week of heavy combat as Loyalists struggle to rally. Rebels claim major Loyalist losses but admit heavy casualties themselves. Left wing reaches Pons beyond Artesa de Segre, right wing drives from Urgel Plaia past Lerida, and the eastern flank seizes Vinalxa while menaces the Lerida Tarragona highway.
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Naval guns grow more accurate with new types
The naval correspondent notes advances in gun accuracy and rapidity, claiming recent years have seen remarkable progress. He cites new 14 inch guns and an 85,000 ton battleship as examples of improved firepower and range.
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Y Telegraph
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Germany Poland Agreement With Hitler
The Daily Telegraph Berlin correspondent notes it is unlikely a definite pact has been reached but the visit could steer European events in coming months. If Hitler’s assurances to Poland satisfy, German plans for Ukraine may slow pending Russia’s internal developments to permit greater Poland Germany cooperation.
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Creche
Town Feels Snubbed as Royal Visit Omits Itinerary
Callander Ontario protests omission from the King and Queen tour announced by the Prime Minister. Officials say the Queen wanted to see local quintuplets and the town has already spent heavily. Dozens of cities express similar complaints as the plan covers 601 Canadian centers to minimize fatigue and night travel.
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Canada
Clash at Munkacs Affects Czechoslovakia and Hungary
Reports from London describe a morning clash near Munkacs between Czech and Hungarian forces with artillery tanks and machine guns. Four Hungarian officers were killed and a Creech armoured car was disabled. Mixed commission to investigate. Prague blames Hungary and tensions rise across the frontier amid unsettled postwar borders.
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Immunisation Campaign Faces Radio Broadcast Critique
In Sydney on Saturday the health officials urged immunisation against diphtheria amid public broadcast warnings. Dr Morris cited NSW data showing 140 children immunized with no diphtheria cases, while thousands unvaccinated risk severe illness and deaths. The Postmaster-General Cameron declined to comment until official briefing.
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Ir. Morris
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South Australian
Murder charge at Central police court for Swanton
Monica Mary Swanton, 36, remanded on bail of £300 on a murder charge. Sergeant O'Brien said a call reported Sylvia Beryl Iviney dead at Kensington. Police found the death had occurred hours earlier and bed-clothes washed before arrival. Postmortem showed death by septicaemia.
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Monica Mary Swanton
O'Brien
Sylvia Beryl Iviney
Kensington
Rome Talks Prep for Franco British High Level Meet
The Prime Minister Chamberlain and Foreign Minister Halifax plan a stay in Rome for talks with French leaders Daladier and Bonnet. Discussions expected to aim at easing pressures and exploring military emphasis amid Africa and Algeria, signaling France seeks a united approach though wary of perceived weakness.
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Twins Born Days Apart near Fremantle
A baby boy arrived at Benfield near Fremantle on Sunday and was followed by a twin sister on Tuesday. The mother Mrs J T Cson and both twins were reported to be doing well. Doctors say it is rare for twins to be born after such a long interval. The arrival weighed about a certain amount.
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Benfield
Fremantle
Mra. J.T
Mayfield Man Killed By Electric Shock On Roof
Live Wire ged 9, of Mayfield. King on a roof to an electric electrocuted. Safety crews responded to a roof incident where a worker suffered fatal electric shock likely from live wiring. Local authorities investigating cause and identity.
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Mayfield
King
Britain’s War Sufferers Twenty Years After the War
Britain still bears the impact of the Great War with nearly 1,000,000 direct sufferers. One in sixty remains a war victim, with 442,000 men maimed or disabled, gas victims, or nerve altered, unable to work or only fit for reduced labor, relying on the State for support.
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Britain
Manty City Status Bid Blocked by Minister Spooner
The Minister for Work and Local Government Mr Spooner refused Manty’s application to be proclaimed a city. In a letter to the Manty Council he regrets the request was not granted and notes the proposal has stood before his department since 1927.
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Manky
Svilney' Gall
Spooner
Manty
Manly
Dusty Beach Draws City Criticism and Support
In a council report Engineer H O J Chaston notes the popular Dusty Beach brings thousands weekly and keeps families in town over holidays. Critics say dust nuisance skews rates, but the beach is a local asset with non revenue-raising costs. A low cost automatic sprinkling system could reduce dust and keep visitors comfortable.
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H. O J. Chaston
Bandatado
Wagga
TVERTODY Reads Express Place Your Brasese
A garbled OCR snippet references express notices and public requests. The readable words suggest a public notice theme about placing garments or brasese before official communications. No clear names or dates are present to anchor further facts.
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Teliow
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