Pilot Corrigan Heads for Ireland in Radioless Plane
American flyer Douglas Corrigan, 31, sails in a stubborn old Robin aircraft with no radio or safety gear toward Ireland. After a solo cross country, he aims to eclipse Lindbergh’s stunt, despite soaring excitement and speculation in New York aviation circles.
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New York
Douglas Corrigan
Atlantic Ocean
Ireland
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Hawtard Hughes
Armament Annexes Planned Across Railways and Factories
A government minister announced the establishment of armament annexes at workshops of Victorian New East Wales and South Australian railways plus 74 private factories. The move aims to bolster defence production across major state and private sectors amid ongoing security concerns.
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New East Wales
South Australian
Minister For Defence
Mie Phe
Forfeited land may become sports grounds in Brisbane
Faced with wartime needs discussions in Brisbane consider a plan to convert forfeited properties into public play areas and sports fields. The Lord Mayor and Health Minister weighed proposals to repurpose land surrendered by the Commonwealth and railways for community recreation as part of a broader effort.
Not enough readable detail for a proper headline
A fragmented OCR passage contains scattered names, locations, and numbers about sports and government topics but lacks a coherent, complete report. The text references Johnson, Sydney, Brisbane, and various officials, yet no clear event, result, or date can be established for a concise summary.
Young Mr Croc Flies Across Australia To Zoo
A three foot crocodile nicknamed Mr Croc is shipped from Darwin to Adelaide by air to reach Melbourne for exhibition. The animal’s transport, under Airways supervision, follows a prior trip as it travels in a wooden crate. The journey reflects a broader colonial era wildlife display effort and involves the Wye Real Estate Institute cooperation.
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Mr. Croc
Australia
Zoo
Darwin
Guinea Airways
Adelaide
Melbourne
Wien
Ail Sarvicks
Croc
Wye Real Estate Institute
Airways
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Pala
Olier
Professor of Anatomy and the Melbourne dispute
A garbled report details a Chey as ae a rgungiel protease study and a professorial dispute linked to anatomy. It mentions Melbourne, universities, and a person named Miss Johnston amid unclear academic conflicts and engagements.
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Mel' Turns
Moth Univeraties
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Maher
Miss Johnston le
Universi
Compensation for Jockey's Widow in Melbourne Case
Melbourne officials report the death of jockey Clarence Badney in a race accident. His widow Marjorie Badney claimed compensation under the Workers Compensation Act after a county court awarded 780 pounds to the racing association, with the VAC representing the plaintiffs.
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Melbourne
Mra
Olva
Marjorie Badney
Clarence Badeer
Jorkey
Clea
Bern
VAC
Raceshoe Gamers
Elaint Fg
Air Force Station Near Brisbane Planned for 1990
A Royal Australian Air Force recruiting chief said a new station near Brisbane could be opened early in 1990 if all conditions were met. The project includes site examination by tradesmen next month with the station potentially serving as a transfer point for personnel traveling from Sydney and Melbourne.
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Prisbena
Royal Australian Air Force
G. Jones
Brisbane
Melbourne
Mary
Fragmentary Page Teases Diverse Features and Notices
A scrambled page lists varied items from daily features and amusements to weather maps and notices. It mentions names such as Lyons, Revorg, Weber, and Beriat Carney, plus topics including deaths, finance, and a mystery death billed as a feature.
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Weber
Maeing
Privoane Diiry Radin
West Estate
Ehime Beriat Carney
Brosmrard
Belef
Sugar Cuts Raise Prices Amid Empire Quota Debate
In Sydney, Prime Minister Lyons warned that reducing Empire sugar gains will push world prices higher. He said Australia may still face increased exports and a 3 percent rise in sugar costs despite proposed quota adjustments. The statement foreshadows potential supply constraints and price impacts on Australian producers and consumers.
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Mr. Lyons
Sydney
United Kingdom
Auatraud
Roig Tour
Oter
Back to Church campaign begins in Brisbane area
A major interdenominational effort described as the biggest undertaking here will start soon. The Councils Churches vice president said the project aims to capture minds with a citywide Back to Church campaign across 13 areas, engaging 29 field workers and aligning congregations, missions, and religious groups in a unity effort. The campaign will culminate in a large joint service and signals a historic collective move.
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Council
H M. Wheller
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No Sewage To Go Into River In Brisbane Plan
A conference led by Minister Hanlon and Lord Mayor Jones decided sewage effluent from low lying areas will not be pumped into the Brisbane River at Norman and Breckfast Creeks. A permanent committee of State and municipal officials will plan Brisbane's future sewerage needs and survey flood areas while exploring removal of the trouble.
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Norman
Breckfast
Ald. Jones
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Trong” Eotanee
Eas
Mor
Sinn Lang Breakfast Crewes
Gympie Safe Blown and Fire Ruins Local Premises
A gympie safe explosion damaged offices and a shop at a local complex. Police report theft from a warehouse and a shell believed stolen, with payouts and losses estimated around £40 to £1200. Fire damaged property at Lismore Street area, with one building owner escaping damage.
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Tiemore
Monddy
Rory Zcoden
Aullaiag
Alten
Ee Daworth
London Mission A Failure in Ottawa Talks
A three member Commonwealth ministerial delegation to England handles Ottawa agreement revisions by cable negotiations. Unclear dates, but expected decisions may come after further talks. Canada and Australia pursue a resolution amid broader Allied discussions.
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Canberra
Ottawa
England
Seticadatay Tram
Aigo
Test Competition Prize Draw Winds Up
A garbled note references a prize of 100 pounds in a test competition. It mentions locations Leeds and Manchester and hints at a countdown or draw. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the gist is a monetary prize tied to a test event with possible dates and participants.
Grant to Mack Ay Mackay Premier Aorg a Promises
Fragmentary text reports a 6000 grant to Mackay and mentions Premier and Commonwealth Government. It references government events and a promise from the premier, with unclear affiliations and dates. Readable facts include a 6000 grant to Mackay and a government connection.
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Mongay
Lne
Orga
Smithgs
Mack ‘Council
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Ordath
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