12 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1937
Page
1
Lord Nuffield donated 40 000 pounds to a campaign aiding care for children with a rare condition. The event, witnessed by Desir and other officials, sparked calls for improved treatment and research. a child was shown in a wheeled chair as part of the scene.
A passenger airliner crashed into the sea moments after takeoff. Of fifteen aboard, only some survivors are reported, with rescue efforts under way as officials investigate the cause of the fatal accident.
A Telegraph report claims the Australian base for the imperial flying boats will be at Kurcimba or other major harbors including Townsville Rockhampton Gretutone Melabae Port Stephens and Aydnay harbour. Major Brackley’s survey remains unconfirmed by governments while routes and alternate bases are discussed.
Disjointed notes describe a drought ending and cricketers Wey Wicket for Crickuthrs Buinbanh and AML in eastern Avy with references to North Constelatrion and South West regions. Mentions Clermont and Durranbandi with unclear dates and scattered details of matches, venues, and officials.
A fragmentary foreign intelligence note discusses flying boats and early reports from overseas sources. It references cables and a Time magazine feature, noting the arrangement and custody of information from Australasia and New Zealand.
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