Gandhi Offers Peace But Stays in for Self Government
Gandhi signals willingness to press for peace while pledging to continue civil disobedience for self government. In Calcutta and Delhi debates about movement strategy intensify as demonstrations swell nationwide. Gandhi maintains stance of non cooperation and vows to keep faith with the pledge, ready to adjust tactics if Premiers clarify, and to travel to Ahmedabad after Patel’s return.
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Delhi
Bombay
Nhopa
Gandhi
Uffa
Jamanda
Ahmedabad
Ind
India
West
Campbell Sets World Land Speed Record at 147. miles per hour
Daytona Beach reports Malcolm Campbell breaking the world land speed record with a measured mile time around 14.6 seconds, reaching about 147 miles per hour. After the run he emerged from the car to greet onlookers then prepared for potential follow up attempts amid crowd excitement and high hopes for further record feats.
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Daytona Beach
Malcolm Campbell
Mike
Ahanige
CVE
Manel
Mark Sheinet
Pertort
Hotore
Leorou
Campbell
Fall in E Rates and Napier Earthquake Aftermath
Sharp fall in E rates reported in London amid economic caution. In Napier and Hastings a devastating earthquake caused fires, ruined adults, and widespread destruction with thousands evacuated or stranded. Rescue and relief efforts race to establish tents, powered by government support as bodies are recovered from the ruins.
Close Call at Cremorne Involving Motorcycle Crash
A chaotic incident near Cremorne ended with a 24 year old man escaping serious injury after a motorcycle slid off the road and crashed. He required hospital treatment for abrasions and lacerations while bystanders reported a near miss with a bricklayer’s tool and a hazardous object.
Australian flour tax stance fuels state tensions
Melbourne reports the Minister for Agriculture hints at a possible approach to a proposed flour tax and the acting Premier of Western Australia signals readiness to back or resist the levy. The plan would pool proceeds and allocate funds to states via a special arrangement, tied to the production basin.
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Usr
West Aumlin
Losses at Wairoa in Tuesday disturbance
Report from Wairoa notes casualties after an unsettled Tuesday scene with no further details available. Navy ordnance units are reportedly engaged, though specific actions or locations remain unclear.
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Wairoa
Navy
Gruesome Napier wreck claims four rescue workers
A deadly crash near Napier involves a stationary lorry and a corpse at the wheel. Rescue teams rush to the scene as nurses, police, and hospital staff contend with a fatal accident and a mass casualty response.
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Acream
Napler
Tondeiver
Tye
Saa
Napier Hospital
Commonwealth plan offers £5 million wheat loan to aid farmers
The Commonwealth Government proposed at the Premiers Conference a loan of five million pounds to support the wheat industry. A quarter of the loan would aid indebted farmers, while the remainder funds a wheat bounty. NSW and Victoria agriculture ministers and the Commonwealth markets secretary were summoned to Canberra for further talks.
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Commonwealth
New South Wales
Commonwealth Department of Markets
Canberra
Scullin Conference Bristles Over Suppressed Expert Report
Premieres clash as Commonwealth blocks release of expert committee recommendations. Mr Scullin faces demands to table the full report amid claims the experts overstepped authority. Debate touches on public service salaries and wages, with tensions rising among premiers at Canberra.
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Committee of Experts
Scullin
Queensland
Barnes
Soutily
Laan Council
Mfr
Beallly
Heullin
Mcullin
Sr. Lang
Wheat outlook no improvement signals for U S wheat
Washington reports from Washington indicate Federal Farm Board chairman Legge warns no wheat supply improvement amid concerns over exports from Argentina and Australia. He notes potential U S shortages if conditions persist, urging abandonment of price supports and stressing risk to domestic markets.
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Legge
North Dakota
Schafer
Australia
Logge
United
Dry spell menace hits U S A in unusual weather era
A garbled clipping reports a historic dry spell affecting the United States, describing unprecedented heat and drought. It mentions a government department and a sensational forecast, noting an exceptionally warm period and widespread impact.
Weather toll and brief Napier burial report
An OCR fragment reports widespread rain absence in Oklahoma wheat country and notes a Napier burial amid winter hardship. It mentions an evacuation, hospital relief distributions to Zalmersiun North and Wangwail, and limited protection for winter wheat despite the bad weather.
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Ohio
Pownac
Atkins
Oklahom
Tenananne Iody
Kentucky
Qurain
Napier
Hospitala
Zalmersiun
Wangwail
Looting at Napier shop sparks street patrols
Looting broke out at Napier when youths from nearby areas in drunken condition cleared a shop of valuables. Armed patrols are now patrolling the area as authorities assess the incident and seek to restore order.
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Napier
Veronica
Rollie
Gnn Jewellay
Dheale
Hastings Death Roll Claims Two Bodies Recovered
Two bodies were recovered at Hastings after a tragedy. Both victims were reportedly crushed in a chaotic incident and are not yet identified. Officials say autopsies will determine causes of death and next steps for burials.
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Haatties
Masked aid queries in London as relief efforts unfold
Fragmented report from London notes aid requests and relief measures amid ongoing disaster. Widespread telegrams show sympathy for food and shelter as Hastings and surrounding towns begin relief intake. questions linger about cabinet decisions and new provisions.
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London
Thursdas
Thomas Willerd
Bop Momra
Heansom
Masters
Hastings
Sydney Concert Arrangements Around Major Town Hall
Preparations underway in Sydney for a large concert at The Town Hall with plans announced for a significant cultural event expected to draw wide public interest. Details on dates performers and program are to be confirmed.
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Sydney
Uld
Thy Sul
Boys Drown When Canoe Capsizes At Double Hay
A canoe carrying two boys capsized near Double Hay. One boy drowned while others struggled in the water. An attempt at rescue was made by a bystander, but the drowning occurred amid confusion and rough conditions. The incident is reported with limited details and names.
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Wrn
Weiang
Zah
Afuur Denmeate
Hays
Sean
Twir
Face Reality Report Seeks Tax Reform and Debt Cure
A committee of experts led by Kir Robert Ihapp and the assistant secretary to the Commonwealth Treasury outlines a grave fiscal stance. The report warns the combined Commonwealth and state deficits could reach £16,000,000 without decisive tax and expenditure actions, notes reductions in several states, and highlights rising debt and shrinking trade. It cites direct taxation and public debt figures, urging immediate steps to revive the economy and control the national indebtedness.
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Committee of
Kir
Robert Ihapp
H. J. ‘Airehand
New Huth Waler
Commonwealth
Bata
South Australia
Gueensland
Western ‘Australia
New South Wales
UTA
Dapostta
Docomba
Erhowann
Secret move to withdraw names from labour conference report
A secret conference held last night among Labour Government representatives aimed to stop publication of unanimous expert recommendations naming representatives of the three Labour Governments. The plan sought withdrawal of signatures by the two state Under Treasurers and Commonwealth figures Mr Sheehan and Sir Robert Gibson to blunt minority findings. The printed report today will reveal if the bid succeeded.
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Lang
South Australia
Victoria
Cemed
Mr Sheehan
Robert Gibson
Opening speech outlines deficits and economic fear
The speech by Mr Scullin warns of large deficits and calls attention to federal finances. It references ministers and government spending, arguing for reductions to avert pressure on national income. The tone stresses urgent reform to meet economic challenges.
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Emporia
Cme
Ina
Burma Rebels Clash With Police Near Lettagan
In Burma near Lettagan a clash between rebels and police left several people dead or wounded. Police pursued rebels through Theetohele as fighting intensified with gunfire and erratic skirmishes reported. One policeman was wounded while the city endured the unrest.
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Theetohele
Annvd
Lettagan
Burma
Pollos
General Strike Moves Labor Unity Across Nations
A report notes growing talk of a general strike with ACTU support as workers in various sectors consider unified action. Leaders suggest the movement could push for reforms, with some urging rapid coordination to pressure Parliament while law and labor groups weigh the potential impact.
Unclear OCR Note on Labor Strike and Public View
Fragmentary text references a strike proposal and public reaction, mentioning the Iron Workers Society leader T Price. The passage is garbled, hindering full interpretation of events, dates, or involved parties.
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Melbourne
Iron Workurw Society
T. Price
Clerks Oppose Strike By New South Wales Union
The New South Wales branch of the Clerks Union expresses opposition to a general strike proposal. The report notes the stance taken by union officials and the potential impact on workers and services.
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New South Wales
Hm Paderated Clarks Union Panasd & Mo
Ari
Missing Fragments From a Speech Report
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Russia and a gap of a hundred years behind. It mentions the need to make up time within ten years, praises a prolonged applause, and references leaders addressing a national audience about progress and potential. The text is garbled with unclear names and places.
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Weidhar
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