King's Business A Keen Worker The Dominions and Colonies
London April 28 a profile of King George VI highlighting his central role in imperial affairs. It notes his routine, reading despatches from across the world, and his influence over Dominion and Colony relations while maintaining constitutional limits. The piece mentions his accessibility to Prime Ministers, his interest in constitutional matters, and his presence at Windsor Castle with the Queen. It discusses his personal life, royal duties, and potential attendance at the Cup final on April 27, contingent on weather and medical advice.
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London
Georg
False starts mar New South Wales in Adelaide women's rowing race
In Adelaide on April 20 the Agoralon women's championship was marred by two false starts. An inquiry was requested after the NSW crew began 200 yards before others, causing a race split between New South Wales and Queensland with Victoria contesting. Officials and coaches discussed the start irregularities and potential penalties.
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Adelaide
Corwa
New South Wales
Orien
Innes Hen
Queensland
Victoris
Sydney Street Row Ends in Stabbed Contest
In Sydney April records report a sensational incident on Quay street garage where a Parlinzortaly candidate Richard Frontoo allegedly struck a victim in the stomach during a rowing event. The injured woman fled as officials pursued. The race was recalled after controversy with Victoria leading, Tasmania fourth, Australia last, amid vague coaching and governance remarks.
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Sydney
Quay Street
Richard Frontoo
Svar
Stermarh Letoet
Luter
Federal
Farlot
Syhom
Theowistyn
English Cup Rivalry Sparks Wartime Drama
English Cup match between Sheffield and Wednesday is hailed as the test of spirit amid wartime hardship. The game is described as the most thrilling contest of the period, drawing morale and attention for its sportsmanship and crowd energy.
Avtasar Boil Resigns To Lead Morgan Development Co
In Rockhampton, M Avtasr Boil announced stepping down as general manager after 22 years to become managing director of Morgan Development Co Ltd, a Mio Morgan group subsidiary. He retains a director stake and cites long mine tenure while the Concentration mill nears completion and the open cut will expand to meet ore needs by year end.
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Rockhampton
Apel
M. Avtasr
Ambiguous Australian Delegation Aims at Market Preferences
Fragmented OCR text references Australim Care Service in cOGGNBON and Amit joining with Queens land to monitor position on preference for Dominions sugar in the British market. Mentions Federal Attorney-General GirlS and government officials with unclear roles, noting general developments and committee regime.
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Coggnbon
Queensland
Cine
Somecran
Ambiguous OCR Item From Washington Dispatch
Fragmentary OCR note references Andréars, a chief of the police force, and mentions Uritibh and French Islands in a seized context. Details are unreadable, with multiple garbled place and name fragments.
Military leaders reveal secret bases and emergency plans
In a tense briefing, General Ankone outlines the existence of strategic bases across the Caribbean and Atlantic, including Newfoundland Bahamas and Trinidad, with orders to monitor, defend, and potentially bomb any installations under threat. Major Hugh J. Kner notes Asian powers’ movements near Peru.
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Richardson
Capla Radnean
Jore
Ween Junich
Melbourn
Essendon
Ge Sommes
Cilobertson
Heari
Andrews
Vormerrom
Newfoundland
Bahamas
Lerotind
Creket
Trinidad
Heltah
Honduras
Me Tittus Sm
Sydney
Sur- Vrillance
Eoon
Gutlving
Ankone
Hugh J. Kner
Headewarters
Airforce
Asia
Dans op Austealla s chance at Davis Cup
Vancouver April 26. Report on Australian Davis Cup prospects with quotes on Crawford Perry McGrath and Richardson. Melbourne support for Braiman and selection debates noted amid international finals in Monte Carlo with Crawford improving form and results in singles and doubles.
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Vancouver
Mr. Broskesber
New York
England
Mos
Tapp
J. Crawford
Thieseneld
Fred Verry
Crawford
Perry
McGrath
Hemly
Melbourne
Richardson
Bradmaggie McCabe
Brailman
Australia
Timner
Havin
Heal Shiel
Monte Carlo
April
Hines
United States
Quist
Nan
Crawe
Turnbull
Hopman
Bernard
Petra
Pellisa
Mile
Adamos
France
Rosengou
Miss Albert
iMlle Mathieu
Miss Elaine
Anes
Dionne Quintuplets Earn Big In Early Reporting
Toronto April 26 the Dionne Quintuplets have not reached one year yet and have already earned about £30000. Pathe News paid £10000 for premiere rights. cereal and baby food makers paid trustees large sums while disputes arise over patronage. The babies remain healthy though one had a fever and mild influenza. Doctors from several cities offered services. their adviser is named. When a year old nurses will retire and a guardian will take over. Government control remains a point of contention with the parents seeking independence.
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Toronto
Pathe News
Mongren
Vonme
Ed Crom
Eres Ujuna
Australian team to tour South Africa named
Although no official announcement will be made until noon tomorrow the Chairman of the Board Control Mr Oxlade anticipates the personnel of the Australian team to tour South Africa including Richardson O'Brien McCormack Grimett Barnett Mabe Braven Finnetuy Keiwinl Smith eld O'Reilly Ebeling and Bitneto.
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Oxlade
South Africa
Richardson
O'Brien
McCormack
Grimett
Barnett
Mabe
Braven
Finnetuy
Keiwinl Smith
Eld
O'Reilly
Ebeling
Moore Areebtion Mackay April 28 election campaign comments
Report from Mackay dated April 28 discusses responses to the election campaign. Mr Moore notes Premier’s handling and loyalty to Labor while addressing tennis figures in London. He mentions invitations, offers, and plans to defend a Wimbledon appearance.
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MacKay
Aagresing
Sarina
Nike E Teodor
EB Moore
Noe
Yan
Baye
Moore
Havi
London
Peery
Berengaria
Lyons
Bret Frend
Bournemouth
Wimbledon
Hollywood Sensation Murder Suicide Shocks City
An Australian Hollywood murder story reports William Howard aged 25 shot and killed designer Wharton then died by his own hand in a chilling domestic tragedy. Law professor Bolte and others linked to California universities are cited in a confused account of motives and blackmail claims amid a chaotic crime scene.
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Hollywood
William Howard
Chauttrar
Wharton
Cinema Creas
Thea Wened
Beary Jolte
Twiverwity of
California
Cairns Man Dies After Townsville Crash
Alfred Bradias aged 24, recently arrived from Cairns, died of chest and pelvic injuries after a collision between a motor car and a motor cycle on Charters Towers Road near Townsville. Ambulance and Dr Hitteversters attended. he died in hospital.
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Townsville
Ayil
Charters Towers Road
Oppodite
Favinine
Mintor
Alfred Bradias
Cairns
Jase
Hitteversters
Teria
Jovden Rashid Bradaon
Charlgs Town Road
Hermitark
Wwrday
Bradshaw
Fiat
Power and politics rumor in Marlborough party meeting
An Australian correspondent reports confusion over a Marlborough party event. The piece hints at internal disputes and timing around leadership and power within the committee.
Car somersaults kill two in Melbourne trip
An Adelaide report says on April 28 a single- engine car driven by Mr Greene from Carnegie Melbourne somersaulted several times on a Tong curve near Coorong. Two Melbourne residents Mrs Greene and Mr Thomas Davey were killed, while Mrs Alexandrina Davey was injured and the party, returning to Melbourne after holidays, included the Daveys and Mr Greene.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Greene
Carnegie
Thomas Davey
Alexandrina Davey
Coorong
Gremne
Whchh
Daveys
Deceived by Germany And No Wonder
London reports alarming new facts on Germany's rearmament to be sent to Mr S. M. Bronte and Mr A Lyons. Claims include 12 250 ton safe marines, a year’s petrol stock for all services, air power superiority claims, long range bombers, and higher factory output than Britain. Britain, France, and Italy are warned of grave risks.
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London
Germany
M. Bronte
4. A Lyons
Austratis
Britain
British revision imperative shapes air defense stance
The text notes Britain’s revision of aerial programme aims and the shift toward either adopting a unified defense standard or relying on collective defense. It cites German defiance as confirmation of Hitler’s broad European domination aims and signals official cautious acceptance of stronger territorial consolidation in Europe.
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Britain
Hitler
Europe
Storm Over Lowreach Area Sees Marsupial Sightings
In the Lowreach area after the recent storm, marsupials are reported in the affected zones. Residents note unusual wildlife activity as damp conditions persist and trees shed debris. Local authorities advise caution.
Fragmented OCR Note From Narrow Text
A damaged window into a Victorian period page suggests a fragmentary note about a queen and a pope. The readable bits hint at a broad street scene and historical figures, but essential details and context are missing.
Croydon Gold Theft Trial Ends in Acquittal
Silvio Maczardi and two co defendants faced charges of stealing gold ingot and ornaments from Croydon aerodrome on March 4. The Recorder ruled there was no identification evidence and acquitted Maczardi and John O'Brien. Cecil Swanland also acquitted as taxi driver Manson swore Maz 221 was not in the taxi.
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London
Silvio Maczardi
John O'Brien
Cecil Swanland
Chin
Hallinn
Croydon
Mere
Manson
Brien
Train Run-Over Disaster Reported in JOURNE April 27
Fragmented OCR notes describe a train incident near Melb hb sensipine with several deaths andinjury. The text references politicians, reorganization and a station, mentioning Private 0. 0-1 annie and Dr. Prick in a chaotic, era-tinged account.
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Journe
Uae
von Sane
Band Contests Target Northern Par North
Local coverage notes strong interest in a northern band association forming an annual contest. Mackay north shows favorable opinion and discussions focus on organization, promotion, and potential program development for a regional band event.
Construction Definite Aims in German Naval Plan
Berlin reports say the Borchwehr will not be ready for the planned marines amid British and German naval talks. Construction is stated as immediately required for defence against Nogstal, with submarines to operate in the North Sea and Baltic.
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Berlin
Apa
Appliaarsea
Borchwehr
Fmt
North Sea
Balard
Unknown Weather Event Damages Thompson Harbor Wall
A damaged fragmentary report indicates a wall around Thompson Harbor suffered unspecified damage. Weather conditions and exact cause are unclear due to unreadable OCR. No precise dates, names, or figures could be confirmed.
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