Air Records Britain’s 1938 Aviation Triumphs
A 1938 air record compendium notes Britain’s long range Mercury flights beating seaplane records by over 800 miles and RAF intercontinental links to Australia. Three long range planes, including Mercury, set point to point and endurance marks despite open-cockpit winds and cloud altitudes. Mercury’s 442 mph and other ships’ 168 mph averages highlight notable technological advances and structural engineering by Vickers and Napier engines.
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London
Beilain
Mercury
RAF
Uerlatory
Romaplaner
Australia
Darwin
Great Circle
Timor
Claude Wilk
Ualnial
South Africa
H. A. Wallison
Bini
Vickers
Weather Summary for Canberra
Fragmented forecast shows temperature at 9 and 36 hour outlooks. Minimum near 28 degrees with NE winds and variable wind speeds.
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Canberra
Thurmlay
Vadhun
Lima Congress Rome Holy Alliance Ends Rights
The Vatican newspaper nervatore HowAno reports the Lima Congress accepts the rest of its Holy alliance, promising human rights equality and religious tolerance as the Prem examines its implications in Rome.
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Rome
Vatican
Nervatore HowAno
Lima
Me Prem
Labour Unity Sydney House Delegation Meeting Talked
A Fedora executive meeting in Sydney discussed plans for next month to address the colonial fold in New South Wales. The session aimed to hear the results of investigations in New South Wales by the Federal ALP leadership including Mr C Falern and Mr D McNumarw.
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Sydney
Fedora
ATT
Whiten
Ilseien
New Soul
Walex
Investgatism
New Buith
Shirley Temple Role for Australia News Clipping
Fragmentary report discusses Shirley Temple in connection with Australia Adelaide appearances. Mentions Britain and America, along with named individuals Hoh and Liev Rhades, and hints at plans, products, and public reception. The readable text is speculative and lacks a clear event or outcome.
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Adelaide
Thuralay
Australia
Britain
America
G. Wella
Amaialla
Miler
Musi
Uey
Russian Award for Super Workers in Moscow
An unclear notice from Moscow describes a new socialist labor award. It mentions government action to create a title and rank for a hero of socialist labor and outlines entitlements including monetary support housing and early funding to foster a privileged workers super-group.
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Moscow
Weilnwny
Tuto
Submarine Lent to Australian Navy
The submarine Phoenix, loaned to the Australian Navy, will visit Sydney from the training school at Aydhiey. It is due to arrive in Sydney on a Monday, with details indicating a timeline extending from January to February.
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Sydney
Yhuraluy
Phoenix
Hun Beg Ioan
Austraian Navy
Tor
Wmbmyring
Aydhiey
Willome
Landay
Lutye Hong
Governor and entourage arrive at Government House Canberra
His Excellency the Governor and party including Captain J C Windeor Lewis ADC and Admiral Sir Rayner arrive at Government House Canberra with Lady Colvin and Rear Admiral WN Cominence. Mr R Pollok has joined as representative.
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Cwner al Loed
Camtain
J.C Windeor Lewis
ADC
Will Nays
Byney
Vicrs
Rayner Ang
Colvin
Bani-Adoral WN
Cominnce
Government
Moues
Canberra
R Pollok Hus
The Sinews of Conflict and Democratic Advantage
An analysis argues democracies Britain United States and France hold greater manpower resources and raw materials than the non democratic Germany Italy and Japan. It cites population, mineral output, gold and currency reserves to claim superior wartime capacity and resilience for the democratic bloc.
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Britain
United States
France
Germany
Maly
Japan
Freernl Reontve
Democracien
Italy
Lairvoli
New Democratic
Nui
Divided loyalties discussed on naturalised Australians in Sydney
Sydney officials weigh loyalty of naturalised Australians amid contentious remarks by Minister Esternal Adal and commentary from consuls. They debate whether dual nationals and long‑time residents should face military or civic obligations, with German and Italian officials noting refugee and naturalisation policies. Authorities consider how nationality affects service and allegiance amid interwar tensions.
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Sydney
Thorway
Severst Comite
Jon Esternal Adal
My. Magies
Hughes
Ramismild
Austrailan
Australia
Grewor
Mtr. Groum
Greak
Aif Greaks
Muibaey Heice
Woman collapses on express train
A passenger on The Mydney express, traveling from Alva to Sydney, collapsed this morning, was carried to Goulburn Hospital by attendants but did not recover and died later in June.
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Alva
Laem
Buckingham Street
Hydney
Tuk
Rollasent Shay
Warty
Goulburn
Tre
Leddon
Simulans Omieiaie
Goulburn Hospital
Judge Dethridge Death Shocks Commonwealth Court
Melbourne reports the death of Judge Dethridge a noted figure on the Commonwealth Arbitration Court and Royal Commission on National Insurance He died after about five weeks illness affecting the court’s future operations and delaying the commission’s work The Prime Minister and officials expressed regret noting his long service and influence on industrial justice and judiciary standards
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Melbourne
Trurtopy
Dethridge
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Ue Royal Commission
Feem
Melbourne University
Dude Dethridge
Victoria County Sant
Commonwealth ‘Arbitration Court
Roy
Tory
Bie
Caney
Caney’ Wiild That No Wild Confer With the Attorney Genseal Te. Meneses
Font
Jude Demhelige
Tia
Devonport
Lyoun
Judie Pethridgi
Avateai
Ann
Jude Bee
Acooys
Delheldye
Taduahriol Ieistrar
Martinon
Morslaon
Austrata
Hughes
Derk
Justice Higgins
Building Materials Price Inquiry Opens in Sydney
An inquiry under the Trilustrial-ArdLravon Amendment Act began before the Industrial Commission on Sunday. Representatives from bulking industry branches and many workers attended. A commission request for information would be reviewed and shared with parties, with public notices expected. The inquiry targets pricing and market practices affecting building materials and associated trades.
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Sydney
Thursisy
Industrial Commission
Ima
Samy
Tyadoa Unkima
Tis Bonnur
England
Lord Nuffield Sees Empire Tour Boost for Trade
Lord Nuffield spoke in London on Wednesday about the empire tour, urging broader travel to better understand diverse markets. He warned British industry must grasp varied customer needs and urged expansion beyond familiar outlets to revive trade and social balance.
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London
Eng
England
Mali
Free Speech Debated by Prime Minister Lyons on Australian democracy
A garbled transcript shows Prime Minister Lyons challenging Mr. Blake of the Communist Party over remarks about free speech and democracy in Australia. Lyons defends democracy against anti democratic language while denying support for any single party opposed to democratic norms.
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Imm Lyons
Lyons
Hig
D. Blake
Communist Party
Blake
Sydnee Wees
Particwlar Algina
Sassines
Br. Juaitoe
Mach Partien Nolthar
Blake Rapremente
Wader
Ron Jem “Borhuspe
Miro Blake
Irestom
Mir Blake
Arbitrator Boniwell and J C Weathoven feud over salary
Fragmentary report indicates arbitrator Boniwell and J C Weathoven clash over succession to a public service post. No official notice yet. salary cited at 4000 pounds in unclear terms.
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J.C. Weathoven
Martin’ Boniwel
Restatant Beeteliry
Allarney
Arctic Storm Claims Many as Blizzard Strikes
A severe Arctic blizzard devastates routes and shelters, with reports from Ottawa of extensive casualties. British explorer вт, identified as Mr RJ Brus, perishes, while others suffer injuries amid wreckage and disarray near Meath and Churchill Hospital. Rescue efforts and air drops fail to reach all survivors as gales incapacitate communications and transport.
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Ottawa
Wedneming
Arctic
Gavarnient Radio
Tny
En Eeiton
Huda Bay
Hitehard
Tresen
Meath
Eich
Teport &Turner
Niles
Chorchill Hospital
Wil
Purion
Pat Ape
Court halts racket in pesentations in London
A Daily Mimi report claims BH debut notes show a scheme where up to E2000 was sought from entrants. The Sue Chamberlain enforces a policy to end exploitation of Beagals as investigations target presenters and applicants amid systemic abuses.
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London
Mimi
Will
Tayer
Sue Chamberlain
Beagals
Nile Unal
Hi Teen
Eewvtian Y Bhatigral
Italian Trans-Atlantic Flights Planned Across Ocean
Rome reports two transatlantic Italian flights slated for departure with Group Commander and notable pilots. Officials outline mission aims and routes, referencing Nordic sea crossing plans and cross-continental coordination.
Sir George Pearce Appointed to Grants Commission
Sir George Pearce was appointed a member of the Commonwealth Grants Commission for a three year term. The appointment, announced on behalf of Prime Minister Mr. Lyons, follows the retirement of Mr. Creamy and supports broader Commonwealth State relations. The Government had sought an Interstate Commission but, failing Parliament approval, will extend the Grants Commission duration to continue independent grant reviews.
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Pearce
Bean
Commonwealth Grants Common
Ang
Rewlexton
Protomur
L Wood
Yaura
Lone
Ir George
Grants Camaillaion Coy & Furthac
Loria
Reapacs
Ue Btates
Commonwealth
Big George Pearce
Ineterstate
Comaleston
Thin
Sir George
Senate
Wapite
Air
George Pearce
Mrr. G. Creasey
Tasmania
Granta Commission
Rigglestar
Profensr Wood
Creamy
Lyona
George Pesos
Searke Pearce
Western Australia
Gras
Cosaleaion
Gout Australis
Sera Fig
Staten
Pat Jamont
Lyons
Grants Commission
Domicile Query in Divorce Proceedings
In a Melbourne divorce hearing the petitioner argues for domicile possession amid abandonment by her drummer husband. The case, heard by Chief Judge Bayon, reveals conflicts over residence and separation, with evidence inconsistent and the respondent absent.
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Abe
Bend
Melbourne
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