First Christmas air mail to depart Hythe early Saturday
Imperial Airways will observe the event on Saturday with a dawn ceremony at Hythe as the first Christmas air mail departs. The Australian flag will fly at landing stations along the route, and a message from High Commissioner Mr. Bruce will reach Sir Keith Smith. Pilots Lynch Blosse and Jack Sheppard will fly segments from England to Karachi and Karachi onward.
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Imperial Airways
Hythe
5. M. Bruce
Keith Smith
Australian National Airways
Lynch Blosse
Jack Sheppard
England
Karachi
Lawn Derby Sets World Trotting Mile Record
The Australian pacer Lawn Derby broke the Southern Hemisphere mile trotting record at Addington Christchurch, clocking 1.59 2-5. Driven by W J O Shea with Golden Direct as pacemaker, he beat the previous 2.02 0 record in a near flawless display as crowds cheered.
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Christchurch
N.Z
Indianapolis
St Addington
W. J. O'Shea
Golden Direct
Golf Stableford Handicap First Draw At Cairne Club
First draw for the 1st hole Stableford handicap at Cairne Club lists players including J P Griffithe J O Connell C E Peverill and others. Nominations for the second draw will be received at the Mb House.
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Stableford
J. P. Griffithe
J. O'Connell
C. E. Peverill
E. Cathag
J. R. Warner
W. M. Jupsin
Homt
G. BD. Gummin
J. M. Goldfinch
J. P. McDonald
R. Wyatt
W. Alles
M. Fi. Houre
N.F. Draper
P. G. Close
H. Warner
J. Walker
H. M. Podosky
G. Griffiths
Dir. Langan
H. J. Herris E
Alabama Kid Beats Wiseman In Sydney Ring Fight
In Sydney at Letchhardt Stadium on November 11 the Alabama Kid, a coloured American boxer, defeated Billy Wiseman by technical knockout in the third round of a one round scheduled bout. Wiseman pressed early but was dominated in close exchanges as the American landed heavy lefts. After Wiseman took a count of eight twice, he signaled surrender and the Alabama Kid was declared the winner.
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Sydney
Alabama Kids
Billy Wiseman
Letchhardt Stadium
Wiseman
Alabama Hod
Commer
Alabama
Sailing race set for tomorrow with Magneto trip
Sailing fans are assured the third race for the Collins Svendsen and Cacey trophies will occur tomorrow afternoon. The Magneto launch will depart the Jetty at 2 45 pm after the race, providing a scenic outing on the briny with tea and cold drinks aboard.
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W. A. Collins
E. Svendsen
T. Cacey
Tully Selects Team for Shire Match at Mena Creek
Tully names a cricket team to face Johnstone Shire at Mena Creek next Sunday. Captain W. O'Reilly leads W. Kluck, W. Guest, RK Allison, R. Harris, J. Mitchell, T. Green, 3 Moller, D. Joncon, A. Thorogood, C. Hill in the November 13 fixture.
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Tully
Johnstone Shire
Mena Creek
W. O'Reilly
W. Kluck
W. Guest
RK Allison
R. Harris
J. Mitchell
T. Green
Moller
D. John Con
A. Thorogood
C. Hill
Engine Drivers' Certificates Awarded in Brisbane
Brisbane reporter lists certificates awarded on November 11. Cairns grant includes E. C. Shute first-class internal combustion and J. E K. Derald second-class oil engines. Innisfail credentials go to N. Drew, G. Dowling, W. Allen, J. Ti. Daly, T. H.. Higmins, W. Young, and R Jones notes loco and traction, refrigeration, and oil engine classifications.
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Brisbane
Cairns
E. C. Shute
J. E K. Derald Innisfail
N. Drew
G. Dowling
W. Allen
J. Ti. Daly
T. Higmins
W. Young
R Jones
Armistice Day Moral Regeneration Appeal for Peace
An appeal for a national and united effort to show security comes from moral regeneration. It aims to lift the hopes of peoples worldwide seeking peace and a saner, better world, urging influence in humanity’s cause.
Cardwell Celebration Marks Armistice Anniversary
A large crowd attended Cardwell Shire ceremony by the Cardwell sub branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. to mark the 26th Armistice anniversary. Dr. R. A. Hart urged ongoing peace through legislation and royal cooperation while W. M. Mortensen recorded the sub branch’s message. Wreaths were laid on the Bell of Honour. the event closed with the National Anthem after the Reveille.
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Cardwell
R.ssila
R. A. Hart
S.I.S.A
W. M. Mortensen
W. J
d'Shismastey
N. Henstridge
Tully Citizens
Barn
Kyeema Disaster Witness Proposes Flying Control Officer
Melbourne hear testimony from Eric H. Chaseling Guinea Airways operations manager urging an independent flying control officer at each airport to decide if weather conditions suit departures. He cites American practice and advocates non company employment with authority to stop flights. Dr A L Green notes AWA beacon receiver progress and says receivers will be available to airlines soon. Inquiry adjourned to Monday.
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Melbourne
Kyeema
Eric H. Chaseling
Guinea Airways
America
A. L. Green
New South Wales Laboratories
AWA
A.W.A
Civil Aviation Board
Governor Intervenes in Kenya Debated Motion
London dispatch reports Kenya and Tanganyika debate on imperial policy. The Nairobi governor urges officials to vote against the motion if divided, asserting regular channels to England. The motion is withdrawn as he promises to report to the Colonial Minister MacDonell immediately.
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London
Times
Nairobi
Kenya
Tangsavika
England
Me MacDond
Export of Pig Iron Not Prohibited by Canberra
Canberra reports the Commonwealth Government will not prohibit pig iron exports despite iron ore export issues. Officials say pig iron is a manufactured product and exports are infinitesimal compared with ore, with last year’s pig iron exports totaling SEM toms.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Japan
Omiciala
Divorce Granted Against Radio Manager in Rockhampton
In Rockhampton on November 11, Supreme Court hearings revealed Ivy Gardiner seeking dissolution of marriage from George Henry Gardiner, manager of 4KK. Disclosures included a weekly housekeeping allowance of 23 pounds and a claimed salary of 5 pounds, with accusations of adultery involving Colleen MacKellar at Ballarat's Buck's Head Hotel and corroborating affidavits from Gerald Mannion. Justice Brennan granted the petition, commending Ivy as an exemplary mother and noting the poor treatment she endured.
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Rockhampton
Supreme Court
George Henry Gardiner
4KK
Ivy Gardiner
Justice Brennan
Gardiner
C Boland
Miss MacKellar
National Insurance talks stall amid ministerial absence
No progress on national insurance due to missing senior ministers. Treasurer R G Casey conferred with officials before leaving for Victoria. Proposals include delaying first contribution collection and postponing overall collections to May 1. Cabinet groups meet Tuesday to review latest information amid party pressure for postponement and election fears.
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Canberra
R. G. Casey
Victoriary
National Insurance
Teller Struck Down in Proston Bank Assault
In Proston, Queensland, a bank teller W. T. Ryland was attacked at his residence above the Commercial Bank of Australia. The intruder entered through a window, threatened Ryland with guns, and fled without theft after Ryland feigned unconsciousness. Police search distant stations as town activity includes additional break-ins with no losses.
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Brisbane
Proston
Wondai
Maryborough
Commercial Bank of Australia
W. T. Ryland
Queensland National Bank
Preston Cash and Carry
Rattray
Ryland
Bank Hold-Up Ends With Minor Wounding At Preston
Ryland escaped injury after a bank hold-up at Preston when an assailant struck him behind the ear and fled. A tarpaulin found near the bank suggests the thief meant to wrap the safe before blowing it. Police believe two revolvers stolen last week from the Q N Bank were involved.
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Ryland
Preston
Q. N. Bank
Fire destroys twelve Collarenebri buildings in business center
A November fire in Collarenebri wiped out twelve buildings in the town center. Bucket brigades struggled as a strong southerly wind fanned the flames, with glow visible 60 miles away. The blaze began about 6 30 pm and burned for hours, with explosions from petrol drums and other combustibles continuing as fire crews fought to control it. Damage is estimated at
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Sydney
Collarenebri
Chamberlain Fund Set Up by Le Soir in Paris
A fund started by Le Soir in Paris honors Neville Chamberlain for during the crisis. It has raised 2800 pounds and will be handed to French ex service charities as requested by Mr Chamberlain.
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Paris
le Soir
Neville Chamberlain
Land parcels go to sale with reserve equal to rates and charges
The parcels will be offered for sale at a reserve price equal to total rates and charges plus a share of sale costs. If unsold by 5 p.m. on the date, sale will adjourn to 9 a.m. the next day. Dated Cairns November 9, 1938. Seal of the Council and signature of C deQ Williams.
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County of
Nares
Cairnsshire
Esplanade
Cairns
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