Motoring Trophy Drama as Campbell’s Car Burns in Near-Disaster
London reports the Motoring Tourist Trophy won by Kaye Don in a Tac France with Cushman second in an Alvis and Mason third in a Daimler from 44 starters. Malcolm Campbell’s Hagatti car burst into flames on the second lap and was destroyed. Campbell escaped unharmed. Don and Cushman finished together near the light descent to the post amid wild scenes. Several wrecks and minor injuries occurred. spectators witnessed dramatic driving and a petrol leak led to a burst tank.
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London
Kaye Don
France
Cushman
Mason
Malcolm Campell
Hugatti Laurst
Campleedi
Don
Cashman
Campbell
Shaed Petit
Lam
Vwi Cen
Curveo
Lier
Ware
Brilliant Play by Hichmond Seals Victory for Worcestershire
London report details Hichmond's superb bowling on a perfect wicket to dismiss Worcestershire for 12 in ten overs. Hammond contributed 80 runs as the side collapsed to 45 for the lowest county score, with Parker dismissed by Hichmond.
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London
Hichmond
Worcestershire Moon
Parker
Hammond
Seven Miles Road Race Reviewed by Kingston Club
The seven mile road race staged by the Kingston Cycle and Noell Club saw J. Gourlay lead a field that included Worinter Reilly and Muldoon. Reilly challenged Gourlay after a late surge but the young champion maintained control until a fall near the finish. Officials, including Mr. Turner and Mr. Ellingson, extended thanks to participants and supporters.
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Opperman
Marte
Ellingson
J. Gourlay
Seven Ile
Kington Cycle
Noell Club
Tharwoad
Cinr
Worinter
Reilly
Gourlay
Muldoon
Din
Wille
Sayers
G. Gasuck
Me. Turner
Imekeeper
J. Reilly
Sams
Ymin
Great Storm Over Haiti Wipes Out Villages
Tropical storm over Haiti causes an estimated 200 deaths and 10,000 homeless as many villages are wiped out. The surge damages roads and communications, with public services affected and an estimated 1 million dollars in losses. Coastal crafts sunk or damaged. torrential rain and hurricane-force winds persisted for 20 hours.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Bigamy Alleged as Ground for Divorce in Montreal
An extraordinary tale from Montreal reports that Erma Naler Lyon was granted an annulment of her marriage to Captain Henry Lyon, navigator of the Southern Crows in the drama All in the Might. Lyon, in Boston, denies he was her husband.
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Montreal
Uediay
Henry Lyon
San Francse
Francises
Mr& Erma Naler Lyon
Harry Lyon
Boston
Trans Atlantic Flight Second Lap Begins From Vancouver
Bert Haswell and Parker Cramer started the second lap of the trans Atlantic flight by the northern route from Vancouver. They will perform a Lou-mik hop to Mount Evans in Greenland at noon and rely on radio for all communication during the overland leg of the journey.
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Vancouver
Ontario
Bert Haswell
Parker Cramer
Mount Evans
Greenland
Fiers
Francisca Woman Denies Captain Lyon Wife Status
Court records show Erma Lyon claiming she and Captain Lyon’s wife status. Lyon admitted his current wife was living and had never divorced. A Montreal cable notes Lyon returned from Australia with about 6000 dollars in a civil suit, while he refused a 2500 dollar weekly vaudeville offer. Lyon, returning from Australia via Honolulu, said rumors about his father Admiral Lyon were unfounded.
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Francisca
Mra Jane Lyon
Erma Nailer Lyon
Captain Lyon
Eri Nater Lyon
Dectares
Lyon
White
Montreal
Honolulu
Australia
Admiral Lyon
Flier Progress Report From Vancouver
Report notes a Saturday update on emissions described as 6.4 ppm with phrases like approaching the Labrador count. The fragment references flier progress and Vancouver timing without clear dates or entities beyond Labrador and Vancouver.
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Vancouver
Labrador
New Telescope Planned By G W Ritchey For Dominion Use
A large new telescope project by Professor G W Ritchey is described as larger than any prior instrument. The design uses a 60 foot diameter reflector built from plate segments with a cellular cemented mirror. Expected to overcome atmospheric distortion for general astronomical work.
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Profesor
G. W. Ritchey
Stitchey
Royal Autronomical Society of Canada
Amalier Alzt
Manchu Tombs Desecrated as Looted Jewels Found
A shipment of fifty six jewel boxes valued in the millions was found aboard a foreign steamer at Tientsin ready for export. The gems traced to the Manechi mausoleum after recent looting of Manchu tombs near Peking. A Southern military official has been arrested as authorities tighten surveillance.
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Shanghai
Peking
Tientaln
Wo Oe
Police chase ends with gunfire near Randwick Bowling Club
Five shots were fired by Constable Head during a pursuit of a man found on Randwick Bowling Club premises. The suspect threatened to shoot if approached, fled after a volley from the constable, and escaped despite civilian efforts. authorities believe the shots may have hit him.
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Sydney
Head
Randwick
Prince George welcomes Canadians en route to ship Quamec
A Friday arrival at Prince George celebrates a border crossing with officials and military personnel present. The event marks the overland route for the Quamec shipment as officials assist and greet the delegation.
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Quamec
Prince Geer
Canada
Admiral Hyde and Princes Headed to Vancouver for Durban
The note states Admiral Hyde commander of HMA Australia and the princes travelling to Vancouver where Durban will be formed as a full lieutenant.
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Admiral Hyde
HMA
Australia
Dreer
Vanccouver
Durban
Commonwealth Loan Closing Set for Wednesday
Treasury officials announced on behalf of the Commonwealth Treasurer that the Commonwealth Conversion Loan of 20,000,000 would be closed on Wednesday. It is noted that the offer may be withdrawn if amendments are not filed, with expectations the full amount will be raised by the coming Wednesday.
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Treasury
Yeater
Commonwealth
Bir
Babe Page
Thi Ip
Vier
Wonderful Finds by Archaeologists in Inner Mongolia
The fourth American Mongolian expedition led by Lloyd Chapman Andrews returns to Peking after months in inner Mongolia in search of prehistoric man. They report three newly found jonimads, traces of a huge dinosaur, and 20 skulls from a massive animal. The bones include a 24 foot tall specimen, head about 400 pounds, and a long jaw with large teeth. The team mapped 1,000 square miles and plans to recover remaining specimens next spring.
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Shanghai
Spes
Lloyd Chapman Andrews
Peking
Inner Mongolia
Aviation events and groups shaped by September week plans
Officials predict 1 500 planes and 5 40 pilots will attend U S air races and exploration meetings during the week of September 8 in San Angelen. Several long established pilot and aeronautical associations will meet. An effort to form a new aviation group to coordinate airport management and lighting is reported, for steps toward trade and utilization.
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Tidt
Osenichei San Angelen
Aeronautien
Ourieen
Aviation Boonm
Abandoned as Lost Missing Kosciusko Men
After a multi day air and land search across Mt Kosciusko, rescue teams abandon hope for Evan Hayes and W L Seamen who were lost in a blizzard last Tuesday. Captains King and Kield report hundreds of tracks but no sign of the missing men with searches extending from Betts Camp to Merrick Look-out and the Thredbo River.
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Sydney
Mt. Kosciusko
Evan Hayes
W. L. Seamen
King
Aptain King
Kield
Summit
Betts' Camp
Perisher Range
Blue Lake
Club
Albena Lakes
Mt. Townshend
Homeahead
Charrol
Merrick
Altudder
Finifeed
Government
Jam- Whe
Thredibe Hiver
Racknhack Range
Wheat market weakness blamed on pool tactics
Analysts say the world wheat surplus grows due to Canadian and Australian pool managers keeping prices above true value. Producers plant more while consumers reduce intake, with Argentina and Australia posting large surpluses and North America producing enough to feed Europe. International trade faces an unprecedented glut.
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London
Faturday
Timain
North America
Europe
Australi
Australia
Cheaper fares on city buses start today
A concession fare scheme begins on city buses with weekly tickets for travel between Griffith Shops and London Circuit, Ainslie to Hotel Kurrajong, Causeway to Commission Offers, and Griffith Shops to London Circuit. Single journeys cost 4/68 or 2/6 with time restrictions. limited launch tickets apply.
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Opeortion
Grifith Shopa
London Circuit
Belw Cre
and & Pan
Ainslie
Mand Grifith
London
Kurrajong
Cruseway
Griffith
Soviet claims Britain hid losses in war at sea
Moscow reports 155 losses and 43 bodies found with a steering wheel wreckage. The Soviet press accuses Britain of concealing casualties and notes British naval histories underreport. It cites 16 British ships' casualties and says crews came from other vessels. The Admiralty seeks Norway's help to fetch remains. no reply yet, delay possible due to diplomatic channels.
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Moscow
Ttm
Britain
Capa
Admiralty
Han
Reviet
Nol
Russia
Salacious Films Women Conference Bans Imitated Scenes
The Pan Pacific Women’s conference in Honolulu adjourned after adopting a general nature resolution. Delegates from Austria, the Philippines, and Australia planned coordinated actions to protest American cinema scenes deemed inappropriate. A 1936 Shanghai venue was hinted for the next conference.
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Honolulu
Phillipine Dulega Viens
Eleanor Hinder
Sheanghai
Permmanen
Henreury
League of Nations
League
Pade
China
Japan
Shanghai
New Zealand
Admiralty Notice To Relatives Of Submarine Crew
The sister of the petty officer said the Cook who served in the L535 informed the Admiralty in 1919 that the submarine was overdue and must be regarded as lawfully lost with all hands. The family awaited official confirmation.
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Herber Cook
Admiralty
Wagering Hope and Marriage Tied to Missing Vessel Incident
The text notes Herbert, who wed shortly before the voyage, did not witness his daughter’s birth following the loss of the 1.54, tying personal events to the maritime tragedy.
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Herbert
Cook Celebrations at Balboa Honor International Delegates
The Cook ceremony at Balboa featured wreaths from many nations on the Cook memorial erected in 1874. Australian representative Sir Joseph Carruthers urged unity as 4,000 attended a mixed event before ships sail to Honolulu and Australia.
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Balboa
Land
Seema Jial
Jowph Carruthers
Australia
New Bzeoland
South Sea Islandia
Honolulu
Dunedin
Sernwall
Shima
Goulburn and Canberra Play to a Draw in Canberra Return
A Canberra Capital Hill ground match ended 1 1 as Goulburn and Canberra team selections caused friction. Forster and Worster contributed for the visitors while Hall’s misplay led to Goulburn’s goal and penalties and persistent Canberra pressure failed to produce a winner.
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Apleer
Goulburn
FCT
Borcer Awmoelation XI
Hil
Baturday
Queanbeyan
Ganl
Munroe
Hacks
Connington
Fowler
Kgives
Lrown
Roberts
Nelwon
Forwanla
O' Prien
Hirna
Cunninghan
Baurp
I. Ewe
Ynherra
Oul
Dal
Hawks
King
Talent
Cagherog
Forster
Holley
Motiinnin
Elavil
Unthherivon
A. Vorster
BH. Vorster
Geounds
Cameron
Talbot
Canberra
Worster Brothers
Cuthbertaon
Coulburn
Hall
Howe
Hy Worster
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HARRY_LYON
Sky
American Scientist’s
Prince George
Treasury Statement
Los Angeles
Kosciusko
Salacious Films
Pan-Pacific Decisions
Kealakekua Bay
Sir Joseph Carruthers
V. Canberra
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