Reductions in Ten Test Cases in Rural Leases
The Land Commissioner Justice Pike recommends rent reductions in ten of fifteen rural lease appeals in Canberra. The Rural Lessees’ Association executive heard that conferences aim to apply decisions to remaining appeals. Department notes Pike’s figures may cover taxation and improvements. Final amended valuations expected within a fortnight. annual meeting date to be set by the president to allow affected members to attend.
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Land Commissioner
Justice Pike
Canberra
F.C.T. Rural Lessees’ Association
Department of the Interior
W. G. Woodger
Brackenreg
Department
J. C. Garran
American Flood Danger Passing
Reported relief as flood waters from the Ohio and Mississippi decline. 120,000 dykes and levee workers plus thousands of refugees in the cornbelt and south. Mississippi absorbs Ohio floodwaters and nears Gulf passage, with levees holding though dysentery and well chlorination ordered. Memphis flood crest reached and casualties from a Louisville explosion noted.
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New York
Ohio
Upper Mississippi
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Memphis
Louisville
United States to Build Steam Powered Battleships
The Navy Department plans two new battleships using steam propulsion with mechanical reduction gears, replacing turbo-electric drives. The change aims to save 20 to 25 percent in space and weight to allow bigger guns, more armour, improved compartments, and added facilities for aircraft, radio, and other gear. Rear Admiral Cook says the fleet will reach full treaty strength with 1910 planes, 1705 by end of 1937. Local experts note space savings on turbo-electric ships in Australian service challenge the stated figures.
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Washington
Navy Department
Cook
Bureau of Aeronautics
United States
P. and O
Strathaird
Strathnaver
Three German Cruisers to Be Launched This Year
The National Zeitung reports Germany will launch the first of three 10,000 ton heavy cruisers soon. Built on modern foreign lines, they fill a serious gap in the German navy and will provide an entirely new weapon for defense.
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Berlin
National Zeitung
Woman Dives in Shallow Water Dies From Neck Injury
Mrs Claude Weatherstone a 22 year old Sydney visitor to Canberra sustained a broken neck when diving into shallow water at Pine Island in the Murrumbidgee River near Tuggera yesterday afternoon. She was part of a picnic party and dived thinking water was deep. Her head struck bottom in two feet of water and she had to be helped from the river. Canberra ambulance took her to Canberra Hospital where two vertebrae were dislocated. Condition grave.
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Claude Weatherstone
Sydney
Canberra
Pine Island
Murrumbidgee
Tuggeranong
Weatherstone
Waller Weatherstone
Hargreaves Crescent
Amnalle
League Recognition in Abyssinia Forecast by Yugoslav Visit
Belgrade reports Turkish Foreign Minister Dr Aras arrived in Yugoslavia and forecast de jure recognition of Abyssinia's annexation at the League of Nations meeting. The statement points to a formal recognition stance by Turkey amid ongoing league deliberations and Abyssinian affairs.
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Belgrade
Dr. Aras
Yugoslavia
Abyssinia
League of Nations
Dress Bills Costly For Peers At Coronation
The Sunday Times reports royal dress costs for coronation attire. Duchesses face about £432 in dress bills including ermine robe and court gowns. ranks vary with train length and fabric. All ranks incur tiaras and jewelry costs too. Federal Labour Party will be represented by Mr Makin due to Cur tin and Forde delegations.
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London
Sunday Times
Adda
Federal
Labour Party
Makin
Mr. Curtin
Australia
Forde
Waa
Pilot's Escape From Crashed Gipsy Moth Near Mascot
Keith Swan aged 32 of Edgecliffea narrowly escaped serious injury when his three Gipsy Moth crashed during takeoff at Mascot aerodrome. Engine stalled just above the ground, plane struck Cooke River bank, Swan sustained minor facial cuts and was briefly treated at hospital before being discharged.
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Sydney
Keith Swan
Edgeciiifa
Mascot Arodrome
Swan
Cooke River
Woman author dies in Jenolan Caves fall
English author Mrs A M Shaw died at Jenolan Caves after plunging more than 100 feet from the Grand Arch to the roadway. She had traveled to Australia to seek inspiration for a novel and reportedly became giddy near the edge before the fatal fall, with fatal injuries reported.
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Jenolan Caves
Sydney
A. M. Shaw
Grand Arch
More Power Big B Class Station for Canberra
A J Ryan Broadcasters Ltd proposes a more powerful B Class radio station for Canberra. Owner A J Ryan seeks a lease for a site near Hall to erect a 2000 watt station, doubling the power of the current Mo longlo facility, placing it among the country districts’ most powerful B Class stations. This adds to the planned regional station near Hall for the Australian Broadcasting Commission.
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Canberra
A. J. Ryan Broadcasters Ltd
2CA
A. J. Ryan
Hall
Molonglo
Australian Broadcasting Commission
Eden to France for holiday as German push on colonies grows
Secretary for Foreign Affairs Anthony Eden leaves London with Mrs Eden for a two week holiday in the South of France. Officials deny any planned talks, though German envoys are believed to seek scrutiny from Viscount Halifax on colonial rights. Diplomatic observers note Eden’s absence may ease immediate conversations while Germany pursues the restoration of lost colonies, with no formal claims forthcoming until Britain’s opinion shifts.
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London
Anthony Eden
France
von Ribbentrop
Berlin
Privy Seal
Viscount Halifax
London Watchs Nazi Broadcasts and German Exile Policy
The Daily Herald says Whitehall records every transmission vilifying British rule. Berliner Tageblatt protests South Africa's proposed law to curb foreign interference in mandates. It claims 6000 Germans were expelled from south west Africa and cites League Covenant violations. A department to manage Germans abroad aims to control 18,000,000 expatriates.
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London
Daily Herald
Whitehall
Lawa
South Africa
South-West Africa
Germany
Holland Seeks Direct Assurance on Inviolability
In The Hague on Sunday Foreign Minister De ee said the government has not yet received a direct assurance that Germany will guarantee Holland's inviolability. The reply comes after Hitler’s earlier public statement.
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The
Hague
Deee
Questiona
Germany
Holland
Apgare
Hitler
Reserved Seats for Match between Englishmen and Country Team
Due to high interest from residents, the F.C.T. Cricket Association offers a limited number of reserved seats for the Englishmen versus Country Team match on Wednesday and Thursday next. Requests show strong demand from travelers over 300 miles from Canberra for state and hotel accommodations.
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F.C.T. Cricket Association
Canberra
Airmen Rescued After Plane Crash in Wild Country
Pilot Officer G. K. Buncombe and Sergeant W. H. Gould described their forces-landing crash in foggy terrain. The Moth plane dropped food at 11 10 am and rescue arrived at 4 pm. Gould credited his inflated rubber vest for survival amid the inverted cockpit ordeal.
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Hobart
Wild Country
G. K. Buncombe
W. H. Gould
Gould
Buscombe
Mrs Simpson Ready for Vienna Wedding Plans
The Star reports Mrs Simpson will reach Vienna on April 28 and may marry the Duke of Windsor there at month end but no church permission has been sought. Herman Rogers, hosting Mrs Simpson, says no plans have been made and AP notes a civil ceremony is likely if a marriage occurs.
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London
The
Star
Herman Rogers
Mrs. Simpson
Associated Press
Windsor Duke status unclear on Garter service
The Princess Royal and Lord Harewood traveled to Old Castle to visit the Duke of Windsor. The Daily Telegraph states there is no foundation to reports he will return for the Order of the Garter Service at Windsor on June 14, and notes the King does not command attendance at the service while attendance is voluntary.
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London
Princess Royal
Lord Harewood
Old ‘Castle
Duke of Windsor
Daily Telegraph
Order of the Garter
St. George's Chapel
Windsor
England
Delegation to See Bank Board
A delegation from the Loan Council and Commonwealth Bank Board will meet in Sydney tomorrow to discuss future policy. Federal Treasurer Casey and Attorney General Menzies lead the Loan Council which aims to float a £7,500,000 internal loan. Interest rates and underwriting prospects hinge on the board’s decision amid weak prior loans.
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Sydney
The
Loan Council
Commonwealth Bank Board
Casey
Menzies
Bank Board
Joana
Betting Shops Licensing Not Planned In New South Wales
Government officials state that no licensed starting-price betting shops will be allowed in the state. Sub committees have not finished their report, but the trend favors restricting wagering to race courses under supervision. The government rejects any licensing for the metropolitan area or country districts.
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Sydney
South Australia
Praise and critique of Bradman in Sunday Times tribute
The Sunday Times lauds Bradman as a sounder batsman than before, noting masterful temper control and a strong hook. It cites odds of a double century at better than 3 to 1 and compares Bradman with Hobbs, while acknowledging he must prove himself on helpful batting conditions.
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London
Sunday Times
Bradman
Hobbs
Australia
England
Sunday Graphic
Allen
Verity
Adelaide
Motor Strike Conference Fails Detroit
For the second successive day only President Roosevelt's telephone messages kept the Motor strike alive, with no progress. The conference will meet Monday for what may be the final session. If another failure occurs, General Motors is prepared to seek eviction of the strikers, per The New York Times. GM reportedly urged Governor Murray to order eviction unless that action is taken.
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Detroit
Mit
Roosevelt
General Motors Corporation
New York Times
General Motors
Murray
Beach costumes flout Bondi bathing rules observations
Report from Bondi notes a defiant display of beach attire with half the male bathers wearing shorts or lowering costumes. At Neilson Park and Double Bay bare chests and cheeks appear, and inspectors fail to enforce neck to knee standards. One inspector, clothed in shorts, vows stricter measures if given more time.
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Sydney
Mr. 5
Bondi
Neilson Park
Double Bay
Lorry Overturns Injuring Three Men on Federal Highway
Three Sydney men, Ormeby Bowen and Pierce, were injured when a lorry carrying a racing car overturned on the Federal Highway Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred while attempting to pass a car on a straight stretch. The injured were taken to Canberra Hospital by D Knox of Homebush.
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Sydney
Federal Highway
Ormeby
R. Bowen
W. Pierce
Federal Capital Territory
Attem
Canberra Hospital
D. Knox
Homebush
Five dead men washed up on Brittany coast
Reports say five men were washed ashore on the Brittany coast near the Loire estuary after a clash aboard a Spanish ship anchored nearby. A wallet with clues was found. authorities believe the victims are crew members and expect more bodies to surface.
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Paris
Cou Gins
Brittany
Russia Turns to Infantry as War Tactic Claim
A Sunday article from Voroshilov’s War Commissar asserts infantry as the spearhead of all armed action and calls for broad cooperation with the air force to neutralize enemy artillery. It argues victory hinges on drawing workers and peasants of the foe into a proletarian revolution while urging humanity toward captured foes. It warns Russia will instigate war but will repel any attack.
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Voroshiloff
Red Army
Russia
East Indies Heavy Defence Vote Reported
Batavia reports the Netherlands Indies will spend about 30 million guilders on 1937 defence reinforcement including anti-serial attack measures and automatic weapons for the army. Siam's 1937 revenue is seen at £10,000,000 with around £3,000,000 earmarked for the Finance Ministry.
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Singapore
Batavia
Netherland Wast Indies
Siam
Dafenes
Pope's Recovery Reported From Vatican City
Vatican physicians say the pope is recovering from illness. Official bulletin notes progress and continued monitoring as clerics and staff await full restoration of health. No further complications reported.
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Vatican City
Adahiatret
Vatican Physicians
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