Empire Air Network plans London to Empire mail route
A proposed semi weekly Empire air mail scheme outlined by Under-Secretary Sir Phillip Sassoon would connect England with India, East Africa, the Cape, Singapore, and Australia with service frequencies of four to five weekly flights to India and three to Singapore and East Africa. The plan, awaiting government approval, aims to begin mid summer and rely on joint Air Minis try consultations and Airways Ltd. support. Meanwhile rapid night mail runs from Narromine to Sydney achieved prompt deliveries and demonstrated the growing reach of Australian air mail service as pilots faced tough routes and weather.
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London
Thureday
England
Air
Phillip Sassoon
Hous of Commons
India
East Africa
The
Cape
Singapore
Auatrelia
South Africa
Australia
Romine
Sydney
Metropolia
Haglan
Granded
Iasc
Pilot Virtue
Narromine
Qantas
Grafton
Mascot
Aerodrome
Defence
Archdale Parkhill
Sydney Wnli
Experta
New England Airways
G.F.C
Unclear historic voyage remarks drift in island waters
The fragmentary report notes statements from Mr Stevatia and Mrs Ulm about government responsibility for costs of a schooner voyage. It mentions a plan to reevaluate a mission to the sun and suggests distress over a missing ship near Hawaii. Names appear garbled and uncertain.
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Stevatia
Ulm
Wate
Ummeld
Hawaii
Second Plane Leaves for Keepang 44-Hour Week Change
The Federsh Arbitration Court granted a 44 hour week reduction from eight in Darwin and similar for the Australia England trade, with conditions, for saddlery industries. The Western Australian wool industry was refused. The Daly Waters mail connection affected the plan. The court refused restoration of a 10 percent pay cut.
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Melbourne
Federsh Aroitration Court
Aay
Darwin
Eithat End
Motion
Ents
Meat Exports and Cabinet Meet in Melbourne
A special Cabinet meeting was held in Melbourne on December 28 to discuss Australia’s stance after rejecting the Sipire meat restriction plan. British cables urged reconsideration to avoid imperial fallout and potential compulsory restrictions. Canberra reports defended Britain’s aims to grow home production and dominions’ share of imports, noting Australia’s export volumes to Great Britain for beef, mutton, and other meats alongside totals for early 1930s.
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Melbourne
Australia
Lyons
M. Bruce
Britain
United Kingdom
Bruce
Canberra
XC. T. Critchley
Dominions
Crutchley
Ottawa
Great Britain
Seccession Petition Discussion Sparks Westminster Debate
London reports note a preliminary setback for the secession lobby as Conservative papers publish a statement claiming the Commonwealth cannot legislate on the petition without Parliament. Lord Hailsham’s expected House of Lords remarks are seen as potentially shaping constitutional views on Australia’s secession debate.
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London
Commonwealth
Country councils praise sewerage scheme plan
At a conference with Ministers Bosoneri and Weaver, mayors, shire presidents and clerks backed the government policy to build water and sewerage services in country towns. The plan would fund works via council repayments over 14 to 25 years with interest under 34 percent. Total cost £840,080. councils £687,868 with State and Commonwealth £261,182 shared equally. Representatives from all councils voiced approval and expectation of early implementation.
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Bydney
Bosoneri
Minster For Works
Weaver
Queanbeyan
Tr Tm
Melbourne theft suspect linked to past robs in railways
A man arrested at Teanhoe railway booking office is believed to be connected to earlier robberies at several railway stations. Police note 182 robberies occurred in the last two years in the area. A guardroom incident near South Melbourne was mentioned with a power risk if activated.
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Melbourne
Wriday
Teanhoe
Ala
South Melbourne
1060 Mile Flight London Threatened Weather
Fragmentary report notes Ken Wallay and Belgian Captain Feuphone flying a long distance from Druneele toward Leopouldville in the Belgian Congo. They completed the 1000 rites at age in the admin, at a speed of 210. Weather conditions influenced plan to proceed, with expectations of possible changes in route.
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London
Thareday
Ken Wallay
Melbourne
Dutch plane disaster leaves eight dead in desert crash
A KLM Douglas flying hotel crashed south of Rutbah Wells killing all seven crew and passengers, four Dutch occupants among the dead. RAF planes found the wreckage as officials mourned the loss and reviewed the disaster scene.
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Cairo
KLM
Rutbah Wells
Alammes
Tragic air crash near Baghdad details emerge
Fragmented OCR text reports a fatal airliner crash with casualties among passengers and crew. It mentions locations near Baghdad, names of officials, and a London dispatch describing the event and investigation context, though the source text is garbled and partial.
New Grain Company Established in Sydney Region
Fragmented OCR notes reveal a new grain company linked to Sydney and Jaffe Bros with miller, feed, and merchant roles. Named directors include P. Jel and Bowen, with references to Breln and Juney. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Rydney
Fria
Bydney
Charities Bill Passes After Long Sitting in Council
The Legislative Council ended a lengthy session by sending the Charities Collections Bill back to the Legislative Assembly with 24 amendments. Mr Stevens moved a clause granting ministerial exemption powers while denying any link to Trades Unions. The Premier noted public confusion over art union subscriptions and revealed funds barely aided institutions, with close scrutiny proposed of unions connected to Mr Fitzpatrick. Five art unions across ambulance groups cost £7120, and the Trades Hall building fund raised £1284, yet expenses left the fund with under 6d per subscription. Mix Patrick defended integrity and suggested exemptions.
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Sydney
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Stevens
Fitspatrick
Lottery Prize For Ulms Father Reveals Bankroll Details
The Ulm family headlines a lottery win with Mr E G Ulm credited as holder of the winning ticket in Friday’s lottery draw. Four other subscribers were noted as part of the ticket pool. Officials discuss bill changes to regulate art unions and promoters, with Premier and legislators debating investigations and safeguards. The Assembly adjourned to January 2, while emphasis remains on eliminating corrupt lottery practices and ensuring proper oversight of related institutions.
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Bydney
E.G. Ulm
Hospitals Rally Around New Health Control Law
A fragmented clipping outlines proposed legislation aimed at hospital control and reconstruction efforts. The text references Avonir and the Prndle Hompstain Gil as context, signaling debates over governance and funding for medical facilities.
Canberra urged as home for CS LR laboratories
The advisory council motion, unanimously carried, urges locating CS LR laboratories and Forest Products HQ in Canberra rather than Melbourne. It argues Canberra aligns with national goals, supports the Australian Forestry School, and calls on the Minister for the Interior to convey the recommendation for federal commitment and staff relocation.
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T. M. Shakespeare
Advisory Council
Canberra
CS & LR
Melbourne
Forest Products Division
Srtre
Pesceil Sa Bcientific and Industrial
Australian Forestry School
Canter
Commonwealth
Federal Capital Territory
Preposterous Attack on Free State Bill in Lords
Lord Capes denounced the Citizenship Bill as a preposterous move that would strip Free State subjects of British citizenship and property rights. He warned it degrades the Governor-General and risks creating aliens. The bill passed despite his opposition, with critics urging modification or repeal.
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London
Lord Capesfort
House of Lords
Ireland
Free State
Britain
Dominion
J H." Thomas
Red
Mission to Japan Western Industries Not in London
Fragmentary report notes Western industries not benefiting from London trade, with hints of British observers pressuring Japan to avoid harming Western prosperity. Mentions English and Japanese cooperation efforts amid broader postwar restoration themes.
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London
Thursda
Sel Gagilsh
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Me Philipa
Pragasia
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Midsummer
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Alexandria
Tedia
Trv
Rota
Ruth Americ
Charleboth
Nur
New South Wales
Country Councils
Honolulu
Baghdad
Imperial Airways
Ator
Waalewyn
Bereity
Priday
Rhs
Parmenting
Moll
Condan Anhour
NEW Grain Company
Fitzpatrick
H.W. Lloyd
Mitx-Patrick
Mix
Prince Alfred Hoapit Ha
Lio
Walating Art Lunions
Ibiah
Pereca
Atsyenn
Mir. Lasaarint
Lap
Ick
Mierans
Ana Hoare Ata Ageaee
Mmambera
broNmr
Rmaay
All Man
Charitina
CS. &Lr, Laboratories
Melebourne
Interior
Japan
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