Gallant Rescue After Jetty Collapse at Saratoga
Fifteen people including two babies were hurled into 20 feet of water when a jetty at Saratoga near Woy Woy collapsed today. Rescue workers Pallister and Hudson saved several, with Willis Fauliter of Bexley and Richard Mudaan at Campate aiding in the effort. Passengers on a nearing launch were rescued as the pile gave way and the jetty toppled into the water.
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Plane Crash Near London Causes Four Deaths
A Tangmere Air Force fighter plane en route to London crashed in dense fog after circling a house in Brighian. The petrol tank exploded, igniting the plane and a nearby building. Firefighters worked over two hours to recover the four victims.
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Brighian
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Fires On Steamer Suspected In Irish Rebellion Attack
Three fires were set on a Great Western Railway steamer St David after docking at Fisherard. The LRA is suspected as Irish passengers, bound for the Twickenham Rugger match England versus Ireland, were detained after detectives searched the vessel before entraining for London. Ireland won the match five to three.
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London
LRA
Great Western Railway
St. David
Fisherard
Ngland
Tryland
Twickenham
Ifteland
Trent
Torrential Rains Strain Brisbane as River Floods
Torrential rains sweep the tropical north marooning travelers and isolating communities around Brisbane. A boy drowned when a vehicle was swept off a bridge into the South Johnson River amid the floodwaters.
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Brisbane
Ces
Hoy
van Ronald Bonnar
Johnson River
Britain's new plane wins wager in bull caravan
Mr J Tallent of Nowley Ingl farther arrives at Elisabethstreet Post Office with a bull caravan and wins a wager in Melbourne. The event follows a 859 mile journey claiming a 400 mile airspeed, amid reports of a dramatic military incident with casualties in Mandalay.
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Melbourne
Elisabethstreet
J. Tallent
Nowley
Los Angeles
Mildura
Army
Air Corps
Aucceas
Revolutionary c
Will Ly
Mr. Talent
Japanese Occupy Hainan Island amid Far East tensions
The report says Japanese troops landed on Hainan Island near the Gulf of Tongking, 250 miles from Hanoi, advancing inland. Tokyo officials claim the move strengthens defenses and denies territorial ambitions, while Paris seeks explanation and fears impact on China and regional supply lines.
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Gulf of Tongkina
Hanoi
Indo-China
Tokyo
Hainan Island
Tongking
Hainan
Chaung Kai Shok
China
Ihapan Ha
Paris
Far East
Spanish War Plot to Pay Costs and Treasures Sale
Paris reports claim Republicans, aided by English friends, plan to sell priceless art to finance the war. Major Pearo Solurula of the Republican Army is arrested in France for irregular entry and fraudulent jewellery introduction. Alicante bombing, Valencia talks, and Loyalist repatriation feature amid Spain’s political crisis.
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Paris
le Jour
Pearo ‘Solurula
Republican Army
France
Tiie
London
Alicante
Senor Negrin
Bantor del Vayo
Valencia
Miaja
Madrid
India
Cortes
Spain
Germany invites M Bonnet to confer with Ribbentrop
Germany has invited M Bonnet to confer with Joachim von Ribbentrop on European problems, signaling diplomatic talks at high level to address regional and international issues.
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Paris
Germany
M. Bonnet
Herr von Ribbentrop
Weather forecast for New South Wales shows scattered rain
The acting State Meterologist Bir Newman says scattered showers are likely in the north eastern districts of New South Wales over the next few days while other parts of the state stay fine and hot for the time being.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Bir
Newman
Fatal Burns in Melbourne Involved Horse and Rider
Frank Simmon, a 50 year old grocer from Kane, sustained severe burns while attempting to save a horse from a wire entanglement in North Carlton. Firemen rescued the rider but the horse died. Simmon was admitted to hospital and died later from extensive burns.
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Melbourne
Frank Simomn
Kane
North
Carlton
Imma
Ong
Simms
JAP, EMPIRE Celebrates 2608th Anniversary in Tokyo
Japan marked the Empire's 2608th foundation anniversary with nationwide ceremonies. Empress attended events as officials reported administrative measures and a range of public orders. Parole releases and financial allocations were noted amid citywide observances.
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Tokyo
Japan
Australia’s Air Force expansion authorised
The Commonwealth Government plans to raise R.A.A.F. strength to 212 aircraft with three new squadrons forming, including a Citizen Air Force unit in Richmond. Orders include Avro Ansons, Lockheed trainers, and Tiger Moth trainers as Britain and America supply planes. About 800 personnel per year for three years. Wirraway first of 100 to be completed this month.
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Commonwealth
R.A.A.F
Mr. Lyons
Nenercnme
Brita
KAA
Avro
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation
Ead
de Havilland Company
Sydney
RAAB
Air Board
Lyons
Army Secrets Details of British Raid on Homes
Police report arrests of Herr and Frau Bios, news correspondents, after raids uncover alleged transmission of army information to newspapers. Home of Von Krug, president of the German Correspondents' Association, was searched.
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London
Herr
Frau Bios
Same
von Krug
German Correspondents’ Association
Meat Exports Deadlock Over UK Restrictions
Australia and New Zealand refuse to accept export limits on mutton and lamb to Britain. The British Board of Trade sets exports at 1 790 000 owts this year, down from 1 770 000 last year, with no practical impact on Australian exports. Britain may push for imports restrictions, but Australia and New Zealand pledge to resist any compulsory curbs.
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New Zealand
Britain
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British Board of Trade T
Ottawa
Agresmant
Dominion
Ate
Minorca Bombed Aboard Devonshire Amid War Tensions
The Minorca bombing occurred during negotiations aboard the British cruiser Devonshire as the Republican garrison neared surrender to the Nationalists. No injuries were reported despite splinters from anti aircraft fire. Captain Mulrheed Gould commented on the attack while naval officials discussed the situation and potential further shipments of pig iron to Japan.
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Equary Stellan
Mahou
Minorca
Yeening
Devonshire
Natilista
Abel
San Luis
Majorca
Tae
Davonshire
Barnes
San Luis Lalanders
Burgos
Japan
Crowd of 40000 at Assrallé Speedway tent match
A massive audience of about 40,000 gathered at Assrallé Speedway for a marquee tent match event. The night featured high pace action and strong fan turnout with tickets priced at eight dollars.
Cruiser for New Zealand A Kindon
A fragment reports a cruiser for New Zealand involving Mupgay and Fortamouth on February 21, with unclear context and dates. The readable text mentions a naval vessel or voyage reaching New Zealand and references people Fortamouth and Mupgay in a brief, incomplete note.
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N. Zealand
Kindon
Mupgay
Ache
Pete Fortamouth
Fobaiy
Dr Benes Warns on Weak Democracies in Europe
Fragmented quotation from a New York Sunday column cites Dr Benes warning against appeasement and underestimating European chaos. It notes a perception of weakness in Western Europe and indecisive policy amid rising tensions and indecisive governance.
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New York
Europe
Cemelaa
Death of Pope Mourners File Past Sea
Pope mourners form a long funeral procession lining streets and sea approaches in a solemn tribute. The scene recalls the late pontiff’s leadership and the nation’s grief as representatives from religious and civic groups pay respects. News notes the crowd, security, and ceremonial rites.
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