Mail reach for Willis Island radio operators after perilous voyage
Reported by Commonwealth meteorologists the Willis Island radio team, A W Hooper and W L Boyd, received a tarred post package after a perilous mission near Willis Island on the edge of the Coral Sea. The voyage included the steamer Malaita near New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, with the aim to deliver the package ashore, but the attempt faced high winds and reef danger.
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Moms
A. W. Hooper
W. B L. Boyd
Willis Iland
Tarret Post
Willia
Uctatora Imbo
New Guinea
Bolomon Islands
Isuma Hip and Coy
Malaila
Pasa
Willis Thane
Christ
Maamal
le Reef
Wool sales hold firm amid steady bids at Stoney auction
Wool offerings total 12 548 bales with 11 014 as whole wool and 723 cot private. Winchcombe Carson Ltd sold 0 bales amid steady values. Buyers from York Hire Japan Continent America and Australia maintained bids. Prices quoted per wool bale or per pound varied with fleece and broken lots receiving mixed bids.
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Sil
Atu
Lucien
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Uction
Coliy
Yorkhire
Japan
America
F. Mitton Kelly
Reid's
Wat
Guy Antill Tarago
Wothers
H. D. Siawada
Cosma
Fheece
A. Hy Mats
Dalgety
Awau
Broken Mid
Alon J
Adres
Went Lynne
Pris
Wethers
Melbourne Sales Report From Monday Market Session
A fragmented note describes a Monday sale in Melbourne with mentions of good strain and crursing, noting the market opening from Tuesday’s room and general activity in the sale.
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Melequant
General Lee
Moday
Wales
Tussday
Lincoln Ellsworth to visit Melbourne for defence reception
Arrangements are made for Minister for Defence R A Parkhill to receive American polar explorer Lincoln Ellsworth in Melbourne on behalf of the Commonwealth Government. Ellsworth is expected to proceed to Canberra for a luncheon with the Prime Minister and Commonwealth officials, with further details arranged by the Prime Minister's Department.
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Defence
R.A. Parkhill
Lincoln Ellsworth
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Canberra
Indian Girl Reincarnation Tale Shocks Delhi Pilgrims
An eight year old Delhi girl Bhanti Devi claims memories of a past life ending moments before this life began. Pilgrims visit to hear her tale as she describes a former husband and wife identity, with family members confirming parts of the account. Her parents oppose returning to the former life, while relatives and the husband’s brother verify portions of her story.
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Delhi
India
Bhanti Devi
Hays
Earth
Fife
Street Lighting Cuts Night Road Fatalities, Study Finds
A report from U.S. and global studies links poor visibility to higher night crash rates. Enhanced highway lighting in New York, California, and New Jersey reduced night accidents by up to 85 percent, while shutting off improved lighting increased crashes. Researchers cite glare reduction, fatigue, and visibility as key factors, urging public opinion to push for better street and highway illumination.
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Great Britain
America
U.S.A
U.S
A.B.A
New York
California
Jerey
Stresa
Talking newspapers aid the blind with new devices
The article describes several inventions to read news aloud for the visually impaired. Libraphone uses a dual turntable system with photorelectric conversion to stream sound across 49 000 feet of soundtrack, while a portable gramophone-like device speeds playback. London demonstrations show paper printed records and a Fotoliptofono that plays via a circular arrangement.
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Se Fish Journal
Dee Ured
Aline
Jim
Boura
London
Fight Postponed After Boxer's Father Dies
The planned bout between Frei Meanebery and Ambris Palmer in Sydney, set for Monday at the Sydney Blum venue, has been postponed due to the Sunday death of Meanebery’s father, Michael Henpeberg. Ticket refunds or rescheduling were under consideration amid heavy advance bookings.
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Sydney
Weilnes
Frei Meanebery
Ambris Palmer
Michael Henpeberg
Wren
Stacia
iLrose
Ancient Manuscript Binding Shown by British Museum Trustees
A recent British Museum meeting revealed a new binding for the Codex Sinasticus, the ancient Bible manuscript bought from Tus by the British Government for £100,000 two years ago. The volume is now beautifully bound in two magnificent values.
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Tus
British Museum
Oath of Allegiance Not Required for King Edward VIII
The Attorney General rules legislators need not take a new oath to King Edward VIII as allegiance is covered by the existing oath upon entering Parliament. Both Houses will meet on March 10 and express sympathy to the Royal Family. The House will adjourn for market day, while the Senate may extend up to two weeks as schedules move ahead.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Edward VIII
Alturty General’ Department
Str Lyons
Sdothut
Commonwealth
Pas House of Representatives
Luis
Cne Senate
House of Representatives Hn
7. W. Whites
Binding Endures for Nine Centuries, Australian Expert Notes
Experts say the binding will endure around 900 years. Mr Douglas Cockepell remarks on the work and its preservation, noting the project’s enduring tone and significance amid ongoing efforts in Sydney.
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Douglas Cockepell
T His Am
Sydney
Disqualified Owner Out for 12 Months Under AWC Rule 21
AWC rule 21 disqualifies Calvertiers for 12 months after an incident at the BLT ricks Way Chub meeting. The statment notes a well known hon in the BDA ateet ings and cites the autuorium as the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willut Calvertiers
Fe Rol Bonelme Event Teases Mon Fight
A fragmented report hints at an upcoming Monday confrontation with unclear details. The text mentions a probable fight and references a person or group named Teej Tie.
Clue To Bandits After Melbourne Gun Fight
Police recover a pistol dropped by a gunman in Melbourne after a shootout. The weapon, repaired at some point, has been sent for examination by gunsmiths to help identify the culprit and the motive behind the crime.
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Melbourne
Weilnontay
Witrwiil Dames Scriven
Litho
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