GUBA SAFE IN BATAVIA AFTER 22 HOURS SKY FLIGHT
Guba reached Batavia 800 miles from Cocos Island as adverse weather thwarted the search for Cocoa. The crew, eight aboard, faced 2000 miles of open water with a dramatic reroute after four hours, while seeking Cocoa and Cocoa Island. Captain PG Taylor praised the navigator’s skill in steering through dangerous conditions.
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Guba
Batavia
Brisbane
Messi Ived
Cocos Island
Cocoa
Paer Hedland
Dakh Aeroxa Australia
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Wereas
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Bag
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Navi Wrater
Who's Who in The Crew
A historic roster lists roles and names including Captain P. G. Taylor and Captain R. Rogers, with scientists, flight engineers Mentts, B Burrinks, G Brown, navigator L. A. Vancey, ratio operator T. Roath, and press liaison J. Pervint.
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PG. Taylor
MLOTR
R. Rogers
Richard Archbold
Mennts
B. Burrinks
G. Brown
L. A. Vancey
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J. Pervint
Bravia Flight Dispatch Describes Atlantic Crossing
The report covers the Bravia voyage with Captain Taylor and navigator Yancey braving extreme weather and cloud, detailing departures from Batavia Harbour toward the Cocos Islands. Despite poor conditions and uncertain winds, the crew achieved a dangerous crossing with high valor noted aboard the Guba.
Radio Operé Themory of the Guba'a fgntyp e scripturally
Fragmented naval radio log details a vessel movement near Port Rechain Tiroome Sydney with wind conditions from Perth. Mentions Captain Yancey, sensations of headache, and a crewmember named Barrinka amid a night watch as signals and watches pass with intermittent breaks and later mentions to Wake before wing.
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Capitan Yancey
Jor Miles
Rogers
Barrinka
Sydney
CREW PRAISED BY MR. FAIRBAIRN
The crew earned praise from Mr. Fairbairn for navigation on a perilous journey toward Johan de Batavia. Despite initial failures locating the Cocos and Australia, the craft remained aloft at 42 hours of flight, with the party pressed to reach Batavia. Government readiness promised swift assistance if needed.
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Canbei
Amaban
Fiat
Tuiely
Amyate
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Loyran
Port Hedland
Johan Tslande
Batavia
Tal
Australia
Urgency of British Russian Nonaggression Pact Talks
London dispatch reports Britain and Russia pressing for a rapid nonaggression front as foreign office experts urge speedy agreement. Notes discuss possible terms, inked by London and Paris, with warnings against protracted stalemate and references to Finland Estonia Latvia and Belgium guarantees under League of Nations context.
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Funkier-Mail Sportal
London
Britain
Russia
the Times
Uiy Boviel
Doarment
Tela
Catt
Finland
Rui
Belgium
League of Nations
Premier May Not Attend Loan Council Meeting
Cairns Monday The Progalem Mr Forgan Smith left for the south by the Kanimbla after a 12 day holiday He said on his return to Brisbane he might not need to attend the Loan Council meeting Queensland would be represented by the Treasurer Mr F A Cooper if he stays away
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Loan Council
Cairns
Forgan Smith
Brisbane
Queensland
Lressurer
F. A. Cooper
Enoggera Camp Conditions Probed by Defence Minister
The Defence Minister described serious conditions at the Enoggera 522nd Battalion camp. Reports to Mr Lawson Lah indicated meals were poor, with boiled water and inadequately prepared rations. The minister instructed investigations and immediate remediation if proven true.
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Defence
Hireets
House of Representatives
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Enoggera
Lawson Lah
Lawsoft
Pen Kant
Laywon Alan
Latwyom
Cami
Move for New Leader Sparks Coalition Talk in Australia
Canberra reports rapid moves to replace Sir Burle Page as leader of the Country Party. Key figures, including former minister McEwen, discuss forming a new coalition as split four members threaten party unity. Debates focus on leadership and potential cross-party alignments ahead of Parliament's winter session.
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Canberra
Manveso
Burle Page
Country Party
Sdjolris
Collin Corner
Fwriden
Badinany
Bir Farin Page
Relb & Stron
McEwen
Interior
Learet
Ulla Queceeda
Aga Umd Party
Bn Hari Page
Ae Leypa Tor
Fame Early at Canberra Missed? Conelan Wins
Canberra CANBENICA report notes Mr. Conelan winning a title amid chaotic House of Representatives session. The article describes heated rhetoric and procedural irritation, with references to speakers and disruption. Names and exact details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Mr. Conelan
Canberra
Flooded Torpedo Tube is Cost 99 Lives
Prison warder William Maxwell was stabbed in the face by long-term prisoner James Savage at Brisbane Prison. The attack wounded Maxwell on the left cheek. Dr Gavin Cameron attended to the wound as guards escorted Savage. Details on motive and capture remain unclear in the damaged report.
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John Frederick
William Maxwell
Brisbane
Maxwell
James Savage
Quinn
Tlm
Government
Gavin Caeron
Wis
la'Balsclava Street
Joanna
Cause of Submarine Disaster Revealed
London June 5 The forward torpedo tube flooded a forward compartment causing Thetis disaster. 99 lives lost and four men died in the Davies escape hatch. Captain Oram and Lieut Woods led rescue efforts as divers faced heavy currents and gas. Admiralty sought to salvage and repair while inquiries demanded accountability.
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Asatralian Assocated
London
Thetis
Davis
Davies
Cammell, Laird, and" Co. Ltd
Capelain A
Oram
Ianda
Lla
Pia Saptain
Ie Menens
Holton
Mers John
Jaifschos
Gammel
Hajta
Ward Dar
Pete Hens
Jaime
Mir Jolieon
Dione de Tess
Fahan
Amos
Johnwor
Admiralty
Dolanson
City Seeks More Borrowing for Next Financial Year
The City Council aims to approve borrowing at least £1,000,000 for the coming year. Budget provisions are being drafted and must gain final sign off by month end. The council plans to allocate funds to works and sewage projects, with the end of June as a key deadline.
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Cevk
Ale
Laan ‘Council
Diane
Ais
Jones
Siva
Heat waves toll in S A reported at 74
Government officials release a figure of 74 deaths linked to a heat wave in South Australia. Bowden stated the toll may rise if additional cases are confirmed, noting the extreme February conditions contributed to the fatalities.
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Adelaide
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Bowden
Towden
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