Escalating Crisis as Foreign Fleets Mass Near Shanghai
Civilized Powers report grave developments with Guatanese forces assembling outside settlements and a rupture feared. United States and Portuguese reinforcements flow from Honolulu Macao and Hongkong while Japan lands thousands of troops toward Shanghai and Hankow evacuations begin for women and children as destroyers stand by.
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Beltving
Hongkong
Japan
Menking
Shanghai
Bloodsoaked Gre Ailed siege reported by refugees
Eyewitness accounts from Shanghai detail brutal bombardment and massacres at Gre Ailed. Refugees describe soldiers with swords and knives, shelling from warships, decapitations, and widespread panic among civilians. British and American naval fire is noted as decisive in halting the massacre.
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Shanghai
Gre
Socony Hill
Beam tests report satisfactory results from Macroni's
London dispatch summarises the Macroni beam tests as entirely satisfactory noting an effective commercial communication and contract terms. The report claims speeds over 525 words and references periods of four hours and complex working hours for Pal tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Australia
Marconi’s
Offic
Pal Tours
Macroni
Avi Fisthermere
Jerconi
Argentine floods in Jujuy Province kill over seventy
Floods in the Jujuis Province in the extreme north west of Argentina caused more than 70 deaths on Friday. The disaster at Beynos Aires reports severe loss and widespread devastation.
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Beynos Aires
Jujuis
Emtreme
Labor Mistake Sparks Cries in House of Commons
London reports a mistaken Labor victory claim during a parliamentary exchange. When the error emerged, Liberal cheers erupted and Prime Minister Baldwin defended the government, noting continued contact with Nationalists as future policy loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leith
Australian election counts show Liberal Country Party poised for majority
In Adelaide on March 27 the tally from the Australian elections indicates Labour likely to be defeated. The Legislative Assembly results show Labour 26 and Liberal Country Party 20, with prospects for the new government at present Labour 22 and Liberal 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Liberal Country Party
Labour
Liberal
Townsville Railways Workers Plan Stop-Work Meeting
About 150 railwaymen attended a Friday night meeting in Townsville to discuss the dismissal of a yard gang in the Storekeeper's Department. They resolved to call a stop-work meeting for Tuesday at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Aannes
Magnitude of Mt Isa Mines Probed by Anglio American Officials
Mr Carl Davis special representative of the Anglio American corporation of South Africa returns from Mt Isa where he and colleagues assess ore deposits and potential investment. Davis notes clear magnitude and distinct mineralisation but will finalize conclusions after further examination before reporting to the South Africa and England offices.
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Townsville
Carl Davis
Anglio
American Corporation of South Africa
Rom Mt. Isa
Steart Ton
Davis
Corbould
Mr. Isa Co
Bosque
London
Titcomb
South
South Africa
England
Paris Sensation Ends In Double Shooting At Station
Paris reports say Sir Humphrey De Trafford and the Comtesse were shot at a station before a London departure. The Comtesse and De Trafford were wounded. both taken to hospital in the ambulance car. The Comtesse then shot herself as police arrived. their two children are in the Comtesse's care.
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Paris
Raynor
Younges
Humphrey de Trafford
London
Comieane de Lanze
Kenya
Africa
Comtesse
de Trafford
de ‘Trafford
de Teafaril
Comtess
de Traffort
Queensland considers north afforestation to save timber funds
At the Cairns Chamber of Commerce meeting Mr. E Hunter urged establishing a local afforestation industry in North Queensland. He cited Queenslanders sending £4,000,000 to New Zealand for forest trees and urged securing Forestry Department and Lands Ministry input. He discussed seeds from Europe, suitable sites, rainfall and climate, land availability, and government land prices as barriers. The chamber backed sympathetic action and sought measures to prevent outward money flow while developing a local timber industry.
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FE. Hunter
Cairns Chamber of Commerce
Hunter
New Zealand
Forestry Department
Minster of Lands
North Dueensland
E. Hunter
Asmmatter
Anid
Gordanvabe
Europe
Kineye
Northreeneane
Queensland
Via
Atherton Erie
Peg
Caieny
New Rector Arrives at St John’s Cairns
The Rev A D Gillman arrived in Cairns to become rector elect of St John’s. Archdeacon Moline officiates welcomes as the ceremony for his induction is set for Tuesday night. Gillman, born in Kent, educated at King’s College London, served in WWI as a stretcher bearer and later held several curacies before Stanthorpe in Queensland.
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Kanowna
A.D. Gillan
Cairns
Cailman
St. John's
Padre Smith
England
Callmnan
Archdeacon Moline
Arerdew
Uuirns
Ika
Bony Uni
Kent
King’s College University
Lonnion
Fundaherg
Pinttaworth
Stathorpe
Soktier
Amiens
Stanthorpe
Rome
Cairne
Mer
Gillman
Siren
Thorpe
Railways Blocked as Heavy Rains Hit Queensland Regions
Brisbane reports floods halt the Murgon ty Preston Railway with water over rails and a derailment near Cooroy. Travel resumes by morning. Rockhampton mail trains delayed but restored. A. J. Crowther notes heavy western rainfall causing washouts. multiple towns report flooded bridges and high river levels with extensive rainfall totals.
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Brisbane
Murgon Ty
Preston
Maran
Uampie
Cooroy
Nd Mure
Rockhampton
A. J. Crowther
Kuridala
Calaraime
Malbon
Crychers
Clomcurry
Poukara
MaThuis
Ceuwther
Reid River
Haughton
Eee Junction
Seltheim
Vinden
I Macrossan
Halie's Creek
Charters Towers
Ainda
Peithid
Homestead
Praire
Hughenden
Corfield
Stamford
Marathon
Richwand
Maxwelton
Dajarra
Inttiniail
Forecast notes unsettled rain across Queensland and New Caledonia
The Brisbane Weather Bureau reports unsettled rainy conditions over the Central Highlands South Coast and Darling Downs with a trough east from Broad cays. In Home Districts irrigation and water supply issues persist as flood damage and drought relief efforts continue across Ayr Home Hill Jarvisfield and surrounding areas.
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Brisbane
Brisbane Weather Bureau
Queensland
New Caledonia
Tearon
Central Highlands
South Coast
Darling Downs
Broad
Babinda Hospital Committee Reform Inquiry
A Babinda reader writes to the Cairns Post urging transparent local committee elections for Babinda Hospital. He asks who may vote and how long a local committee serves, proposing selection from among subscribers and ratepayers, while criticizing limited public knowledge of meetings and decisions. He warns that restricting franchise would weaken community support and the hospital’s future.
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Cairns
Babinda Hospital
MacDonald
Babinds
Babinda
Sydney
Justice Clong
Thhe Street
Mor. Iy
Lost Time Claim Babinda Mill Case Upheld
Industrial Magistrate A H O Kelly received notice that the Babinda Mill lost time case findings were upheld by the Industrial Board. Industrial Registrar Wallace dated March 24 reports the board agrees with the magistrate and had considered the arguments by Campbell and Pritchard before reaching the decision.
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A. H. O'Kelly
Mr. Wallace
Jadin
Messrs
Campbell
Pritchard
Calley election campaign reshapes local politics
A Wiltshire villager and a Wedmore sister town emerge as key players in a heated local contest. The narrative centers on campaigns against Theodore’s administration and the energetic speeches influencing voters over recent meetings.
Royal Arrival In Sydney Harbour Stirs Parade Of Lively Welcome
The Royal Renown arrived in Sydney Harbour before 9 o clock and moored at Neutral Bay. Their Royal Highness landed at Farm Cove at 1 am to a ceremony with Governor-General Lord Stonehaven, Governor Admiral De Chair, Prime Minister Bruce and ministers, amid bunting and celebratory gun salutes.
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Sydney
Renown
Sydney Harbour
Neutral Bay
Farm Cove
Lord Stonehaven
Admiral de Chair
Bruce
Lang
Royal visit greets Sydney with grand street welcome
March 27 Sydney witnesses a royal arrival as crowds line the route to the Outer Domain. The Duke and Duchess of the royal party receive a heartfelt welcome and the Duchess assists up stairs amid cheering veterans and praise from onlookers.
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Imet
Royal Visit Sparks Sydney Welcome Pageant
March 20 Sydney crowds lined Earborghom as early as 7 am to witness the arrest and landing ceremony honoring the Royal Visitors. The Duke and Duchess of York were greeted by officials and a sea of colors, with aeroplanes overhead and cheering crowds along a route past Mitchell Library, Queen's Square, and Government House.
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Sydney
Royal
du Duke
Braroisly
Staf
York
Mitchell Library
Macquarie-street
Qeen's
College-street
Wentworth Avenue
Eliiabeth-street
Hay Street
Corner Street
Mariin Place
Pittstreet
Bridge-street
Royal couple visit Sydney hospital planting eucalyptus tree
The Duke and Duchess attended morning service at St Andrew's and were warmly greeted by crowds in Sydney. They toured the Prince of Wales Hospital Randwick, where the Duke spoke to patients and planted an Australian eucalyptus tree in the quadrangle.
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Sydney
St. Andrew's Ral
Prince of Wales Hospital
Randwick
Great Floods Disrupt Australian Railways Across Regions
Perth reports heavy rains cripple railway lines with washaways and derailed trains. Menzies damage blocks northward routes. Mill streaming water floods tracks near Mill, engine and rolling stock damaged but no injuries. Wheat train derailed near Benjaberrin. Geraldton to Walkaway services canceled. traffic suspended between Mullewa and Yalba.
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Perth
Menzies
Sebeile
Mullewa
Mill
Owiner
Nobady
Benjaberrin
Geraldton
Trafic
Mulms
Club Ramed Heavy Finds In Ndons Court
In Ndons on March 24 Newman Biteed Chair and St John’s Wool faced fines for violations during late hours. The hilliardist Tom Newmar was fined 30 and costs, while the caicails aut twelve a ummier were fined 2 shillings 12 pence each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndon
Newman
St. John's
Wan
Tom Newmar
Queensland Trades Award Debate Drafted in Chamber
The record notes discussions among chamber members over the Trades Award and preference for a federal system. Mr. Dunstan and Mr. Fullerton are referenced, with mention of state versus federal governance and potential impacts on awards and wages.
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Dunstan
Ciera
Roy Peas
Gatreae
Queensland
J. Ae
Mackay
Ghendell
Reseen
Fullerton
Apenas
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