Tasman Flight Dare-Devil Pilot
Sydney witnesses describe a Tasman flight attempt by Menzies and viuller gone awry. The craft struck a post, smashed the plane, and crashed into the ground after 435 feet of air travel. Menzies escaped with injuries, while the wreck damaged a tank and the machine. Eyewitnesses report no fatal injuries despite the dramatic failure.
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Viuller
Menzies
Pry
Urusei
Tyne
Aviv
Ap Amd
Star Times
Poslan
Herst
Menges
Wuarseil
Waller
Althoush
Under Bridge At Midnight in Kempsey Siege
A fragment from a siege under the bridge at midnight describes searchers ducking behind cover and judging positions. The report notes the eerie sight of a submerged area, the risk from tail tasers along the river bank, and mentions a possibly youngest instructor licensed man in Australia linked to the incident.
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Kempsey
Australia
Forty seven to one chance in early Australia flight tale
In a Sydney discussion about a May 14 single engine flight from Sydney to New Zealand, Menzies warned friends the voyage faced 1 percent odds. He mused about leaving soon, despite risk from distance and weather. The record recalls prior long flights by aviation pioneers.
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Sydney
Janary
Menzies
Syuleen
New Zesiam
Kingsford South
Linevera Hinkler
Fill
Costes
Otter Milantic
New Zealand
Kepahal
Cmese
Jood
Storm
Wellington Diary Reports Wright Autograph Pursuit Weather Hit
A Hokitika message says the Mennrs was Wright and fresh. He faced heavy autograph hunters and photographers as the journey proved exhausting. Clouds and rain limited visibility while the machine performed well. He then moved toward Blenheim but repairs and weather delayed him. He aims to reach Nriatchureh for servicing.
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Wellington
Hokitika
Wright
Blenheim
Ohaaito
Nriatchureh
Meneier
Jan Wan
Mengies
Tasman
Tnt
Flight preparations and crowd scenes at Hokitika
Wellington reports Menzies and a crew preparing for an air venture with weather charts and load tests. The party reached Hokitika amid enthusiastic crowds as police intervened to curb backstage chaos. Menzies planned transport to Sockburn for repairs and eyed Christchurch by weekend with no firm plans beyond.
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Wellington
Jan
Kohivika
Menzies
Kamiery
Sholyenard
Seine
Hokitika
Sockburn
Christchurch
Melbourne government debates wheat crop guarantee
Prime Minister Mr Fenton reports to the Commonwealth Board that while government seeks to guarantee a three shilling wheat payment, no reply has yet been received from the banks on financing the guarantee. If banks cannot provide funds, other finance methods will be considered.
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Melbourne
Somindere
Hora Sens Ae Actas
Fenton
Commonwealth Board
Miewt
Colts v Freshwater Exhibition Match Sparks Retirement Rumors
In a weekend exhibition, Colts face Freshwater with twelve players listed, including captains and seniors. The event hints at a retirement milestone as Don Bradman features in a brilliant display, while Sydney hosts a Victorian seed teacher’s team and a Gladesville clash unfolds.
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Sydney
Gladesville Hischeal
Don Bradman
Grove
Tessay
Best Little Engine Disaster Narrated At Sea Journey
An account describes a strenuous voyage with strong winds a foggy sea and a perilous landing in New Zealand waters. The narrator recalls a rough stretch lasting eleven hours and a muddy fall in Tama after a strap failed.
Mental Battle on a Steamer Echoes a Hazardous Passage
Fragmented OCR details a perilous voyage where a key danger was mental strain. The subject recalls urging men northward after nearly covering hours, fearing fatal outcomes. Emergency devices and improvised gear are mentioned amid the struggle.
Lonely landing after great adventure ends in crash
Wellington observers describe a lonely landing ground with water up to a man’s middle as the aircraft overturned on impact. The plane’s tail pointed upward at 41 degrees after striking flax bushes and peat soil. damage limited to a broken propeller, broken strut and a split rudder with salvage expected.
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Wellington
Jan
Presmen
Menzies Machine
Anxious Hours as Guy Menzies Plans Tasman Flight
Sydney mourns anxious hours as Guy Menzies prepares for a Tasman flight in a tiny aircraft. Parents Dr and Mrs Guy Menzies await news from Newport where their holiday was interrupted by the momentous decision. Friends knew of his ambition. fear and pride mingle in Drumduyone as the world watches.
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Jan
Menzies
Taiwan Sea
Guy Menzies
Newport
Lai
Guy
Talmadl
Drumenayne
Tom "Menzies
Keith Blakeney
Guy Menzie
Blakeney
Tasman
Drumtmoyne
Huskie
Ottawa Work Report Hints at Imperial Conference Impact
Moloney discusses Ottawa mission from Vancouver on January 7. He urges the Australian Cabinet to push trade diversions to new destinations, hoping Canada’s departure with high expectations will shape negotiations at Ottawa. Milkoney predicts a strong psychological effect and many will align at the next Imperial Conference.
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Vancouver
Moloney
Victoris
Carcasia
Canada
Ottawa
Cornding
Milkoney
Onna
Sale of Lady Wentworth Arab stud at Craber Park Sussex
Taxation push prompts sale of the world renowned Arab stud at Craber Park Sussex owned by Lady Wentworth. The 112-head collection includes a seven-year-old champion stallion and mares from top bloodlines. Sale by private treaty may export stallions to foreign governments. valuation difficult due to rarity and demand.
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London
Daily Mirror
Barnabas Wentworth
Craber Park
Sussex
Ind
Lady Wentworth
Wilfred Scawen Bhuni
Wentworth
Byron
Tex
Fone
Devky
Satowas
Sant
Arabia
South Wales Peace Talks Open Between Coal Owners and Leaders
London January 7 The coal peace discussions in South Wales between owners and headworkers leaders began today in the presence of Messrs Graham and Shinwell The conference adjourned and ministers will not attend the seating Lux will be available for consultation An official statement says points at issue have been narrowed and if the joint meeting agrees they will be referred to the Conciliation Board.
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London
South Wales
Messrs
Graham and
Shinwell
Lux
Prime Minister's Stance on Industrial Board Debate
London January 8 Prime Minister J R Macdonald spoke at Seahan Harbor saying the government will not seek conflict but will intervene to prevent injustices to peace. He criticized coal mine owners for refusing the national industrial board, calling their action a bad example for the nation.
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London
J. R. Macdonald
Seahan Harbor
National Industrial Board
France Seen Through Prophetic Glasses Says Madame Fraya
The piece cites Madame Fraya predicting a violent European upheaval and a backslide toward romanticism in French literature. She foresees the United States recovering from economic turmoil, American women playing a major role in restoration, and calmer times with fewer sensational deaths as television grows and passions wane.
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France
United States
Economie Depeenien
Victariows
Mwerica
Sal
Cennemie
Madame
Fraya
Cartier
Opium in Shade. Worse Drug Menace in China
Reports from China warn of a growing opium crisis as heroin addiction spreads to urban and rural areas. Officials describe large scale supply networks, smugglers, and a deteriorating social impact deepening during regional conflicts.
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Pellin Jn
Fide
Hiroin
al Thenintry
Shansi
Shihehachwang
Fion Uris
Skilly and Puddings Honor Down Regiments Wives
A writer in the Times explains the time honored Down country menu known as skilly that accompanies pudding aimed at officers and ranks wives alike. The article notes the dishes reflect habitual local diets with porridge not central and that pig killin era provisions influence the fare. It treats skilly as beef bacon and mash style fare common to Down households rather than a simple porridge.
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County Down
Wien
Himur
Wiidervnan
Dave ci Leat
Irie Thas
Brit Houvewives
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