Royal visitors tour agenda for Duke and Duchess of York
Brisbane dispatch outlines the royal itinerary for the Duke and Duchess of York visiting Australia. The plan includes processions and ceremonies from disembarkation to Government House, hospital visits, pilgrimages, and numerous receptions in Sydney, Brisbane, and Toowoontha, with towns en route hosting civic honors and military guard details.
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Duke and Duchess of York
Brisbane
Malbourne
Gants
Government House
Malheurne
Gatton, Jar
Ipswich
Aes
Parliament House
Botanic Gardena
W. Lennon
Lennon
Ferm
National Council of Women
Dwchess
Beliament House
Beaudesert
Repatriation and General Hospital
Newstead Park
ATF
Cyclone Strain Warrants Emergency Aid Travel Through Merconed
A flood disaster update from February 19 1937 reports Mayor A J Draper sending instructions to Georgetown Shire Clerk detailing cyclone damage in Etheridge district including Merconed and Mount Surprise. It notes five thousand pounds needed for water and one thousand for electric light, plus rationing and transport issues on the railway pump cars, with relief efforts at Double Barrel Creek Alma-Den and Forsayth. mentions storekeeper Mr C Methewer and General Manager Mr Crowther, and harsh conditions for families, food shortages and security concerns along the line.
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Normanton
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Asid Electric Light
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Mayar
Einesleigh
Mr. Surprise
Double Ba Creek
Amien
Armani
Mount Surprise
C. Methewer
Elena
Crowther
Northern Railways
Alma-Den
Alma- Ben
Cricket Champions Best vs Rest in Kipax Century Century Stand
Sydney February reports the Macartney benefit match where Kipax scored a century and top-scored for his team. Early wickets fell as Kipax produced a faultless 144 minutes at the crease, with key dismissals from Gregory Ryder and Oldfield. Everett led the bowling with six wickets as the innings ended 345 after 244 minutes, while Richards and Alexander struggled to stem the collapse for The Rest.
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Aoon
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Gregory
Thompson
Marley
Jackson
Oldfield
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Richardeonook
Iea
Malley
Hie
Williams
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Everett
Morton
McNamee
Batman
Smith
Wee
E. Everett
Seelager
Water
Muaidena
Mailey
North Australia Shipping Tender Calls Amid Rivalry
Feb 19 Melbourne reports tenders for a North Australian Shipping Service by the North Australian Commission. The plan covers several Darwin to Thersdlayean and Budketown to Leichhardt Bar routes via the Roger River and Borromola with trips to be undertaken by Commonwealth Steamships. Ongoing petitions from outside firms influence freight services between Melbourne Geelong Sydney and Newcastle. White Steamship Company, allied with another firm, says it will withdraw services between new regions and Reichhane and between Metonene and Adelaide.
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Budketown
Leichhardt Bar
Roger River
Borromola
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Geelong
Sydneey
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Associated
Umass Insults America Sting Force Landing Forecast
Fragmented clipping reports a tense exchange between Umass and America over a possible strike and imminent military moves. Mentions B24 aircraft and converging forces toward Shanghai with unclear details and garbled dates.
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America
Shanghai Crisis Deepens As Cantonese Advance Near
Reports from Shanghai and surrounding areas describe Cantonese forces breaking the defense line near Hangchow and advancing toward the city. British and American naval forces rush marines and troops as tensions escalate, with renewed fears of a broader Chinese conflict and possible encirclement of Shanghai.
Port Hardy beef to be sold at Smithfield Monday
The Port Hardy chilled beef will be marketed at Smithfield on Monday. Experts were surprised to learn the beef was killed 73 days ago. The article notes the ship's condition and mentions visible color and mounting freshness in the display.
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London
Port Hardy
Smithfield
Lorry Burned After Explosion Reported
Cardwell witness Web Connors reported an ash marked motor lorry destroyed in a fire described as an explosion in the carburettor. The vehicle, insured by Mutual Insurance Co., was valued at £500.
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Connors
Theonah
Prestile Mutual Insurance Co
Bane
The Governor and Selected Secretary Trade Mention
Fragmentary text mentions the Governor and a secretary selection in an event dated February 17. Names such as Sasha Os Apen and Goodwin appear amid garbled phrases. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the piece centers on political appointments and timing.
Women Entrapped and Missing Dancer Case Report
A disjointed dispatch notes a peat farmer linked to a missing dancer from Honeart. A friend chased leads after a reported disappearance but details are unclear. Authorities expect forensic results as human bones are reportedly found.
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Honeart
Landeu
Naval Armaments Limitations Rejected by France
Washington February 15 France's rejection of Coolidge's naval conference proposal shifts hopes to a three power treaty with Britain and Japan. The White House said Coolidge would await replies from all powers before deciding next steps, noting France's stance on limiting naval armaments.
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France
Labor Party elects central executive committee in Brisbane
Official announcement lists executive of the Australian Labor Party in Queensland with President W. H. Demmine and Vice President W. J. Riordan among appointees. Other names include Secretary Lewis AlcDonald and State organiser S. Collings. Additional members RK Carroll D Gledson Hynes Lamont and W Forgan Smith elected by ballot.
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Brisbane
Aland Centrali
Theustralian Labor Party
W. H. Demmine
W. J. Riordan
Lewis AlcDonald
S. Collings
Eedesors
RK. J. Carroll
D. A. Gledson
MP. Hyne
Trains on Southern Line to Resume Next Week
Fragments report Cairns to Brisbane train service to restart soon amid cyclone damage. Messages of sympathy pour in from Cairns churches and the Showmen's World as communities endure floods and landslides. Embankments and pipes along Riverstone road were carried away, with Range Road also affected by land slips and boulders as officials assess the damage. Local leaders note widespread destruction while expressing thanks to God and solidarity with affected towns including Mackay Townsville and Dublin contacts in the broader relief network.
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Cairns
Brisbane
Riverstone
Gordonvale
Mulgrave
Range Road
Toll of the Flood Reasserts Losses Across Railways
In Ingham the body of Mr. Van Allly is found as Feb 19 marks new flood tolls. Ambulance services, railway repairs, and mail deliveries are being expedited. trains resume after floods. Bridges on the Herbert River are now cleared and traffic largely restored.
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Ingham
Mr. van Ally
Shipping perils and mysterious deaths alarm coast
Reported at least forty deaths as Semapers track a real find between the Philippine and Quam regions where the reeee latest appeared. A Canadian freighter named fivel Rzporier returned to Koone hulu for engine repairs after heavy seas. The Scamdard oil tanker F. H. Bhillman was driven ashore on Saint Nicholas Island en route from London to San Francisco and later refloated.
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F. H. Bhillman
San Francisco
London
Flan Nicholas Island
Bec
Meat industry wage case ends with no raise
Brisbane court refused employees in the meat export sector a wage rise despite prior terms. It held industry prosperity not proven and drought weakened earnings. The decision upheld existing wages and extended some employer protections while denying broad reductions.
Preference. Meat Industry. Application Refused.
Brisbane February 18. Arbitration Court heard an application to cancel the preference clause in the Meat Industry Award. The case was brought for T. W. Walker who lost union membership. pledges offered by the union and management were discussed, but Mr. Dunstan refused the request.
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WW. J. Dunstan
Berhalf
T. W. Walker
Rockhampton District Dairying Co. Ltd
Burcher
P. Kerney
Gniog
Walker
Rockhampton
Ing
Dunstan
Ten Years From Now Will They Shingle Fashion Views
London reports fashion balers clash over Marcel wave longevity. MM Marcel predicts the shingle will fade within a decade while Long argues it remains fashionable for ten years. Both backed by colleagues. speculation centers on styling trends and water resistance.
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MM Marcel
Marcel
Long
Wsa
Ade Tabohhed
Soienet
War victim dies toll rises after twelve years
London February 15. Twelve years after a brutal German air raid on Harthepool a sailor’s wife died from wounds received during the bombardment. Her death follows years of repeated, painful injuries and ongoing medical battles with her condition.
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London
Harthepool
Siringer
Ehipyared Laterer
NSW swimmers triumph at Brisbane meet amid records
In Brisbane on February 23 New South Wales swimmers dominated the municipal baths events. Miss E Robertson won the yards race and led a NSW sweep that also claimed the 300 yards Team Championship over Queensland and Victoria. Record times were set as NSW proved strongest with multiple finalists and winners across the program.
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Victoria
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Davey Gee
Miss
Mys Allen Rostock
R. Stae
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Van
Misses Robertson
Davey
Missea R
Saradton
Seer
B Cruise
Unclear historical dispatch on march of troops and drought
Fragmentary OCR text describes a movement toward the southwest from Britain Morven to Charleville amid drought and distress. The garbled lines mention a lieutenant, a lone men, and a tense period with disrupted journeys and uncertain tasks.
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Charleville
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