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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 14, 1935

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Australia Rescues Nine From Distressed Schooner Seth Parker

In a dramatic sea rescue, H.M.L.S. Australia towed and saved nine crew members from the wrecked schooner Seth Parker amid fierce winds and heavy seas. The Duke of Gloucester observed the operation as the rescue craft and Australia coordinated use of a cutter and lines to bring the men aboard.

Redic Teem H.M. S Australia H.mla.s Teammahip Seth Parker United 5 H.M.A.B Gakarto Sl Baling San Feary Beth Parker

Coal hydrogenation plant to fuel Britain growth

London reports a new industrial hub at Billingham-on-Tees with a hydrogenation coal plant producing 34 million gallons annually. Imperial Chemical Industries says thousands of jobs will be created, backed by government guarantees, as work proceeds toward full production and a vast petrochemical facility emerges.

London Tursday Mert Petromast Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd Billingham-on-Tees Gommetala Es Pristage

Film Quota Bill Debated Amid Voting Refusals

A fragmented report outlines discussions on a film quota bill with references to Mr. Bruxner abstaining and resistance to changes. The text hints at limits on film showing and annual taxation or levy implications, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Car crash fatalities near Tamworth and Melbourne

In Tamworth area a car traveling to Nemluguasa overturned killing Allooe Tye Key aged 19 and Fuswell McLeod 81 while injuring Phyllis Two Key 18 Cisrence Wilson 18 Harry Doolan 22 Bernard Kerry 1a and Brian Lingwood 1. Miss Alles Tuckey died at once. McLeod died later from head injuries after hospital admission. McLeod had a well known week day event. The vehicle went over a bitumen edge, skidded and rolled. A Melbourne crash near steep hill killed Alfred Hawkes 01 and James T Ryan 00 while the car driven by Alfred Hawkes was descending.

Sydney Tamworth Nemluguasa Allooe Tye Key Fuswell McLeod Phyllis Two- Key Cisrence Wilson Harry Doolan Bernard Kerry Brian Lingwood Alles Tuckey McLeod Melbourni Wednpaday Pian 2 Sindia Erovturnad Swillamn Hawkes Alfred Georg Hawkes James T. Ryan Alfred Hawkes

Severe Storm Ravages Queanbeyan Widespread Damage Reported

A series of severe storms struck Queanbeyan causing extensive damage. Floodwaters inundated streets and homes, with McQuarrie Street and East Queanbeyan heavily affected. The Union Civic Hall suffered inside flooding while nearby properties, gardens, and roads were washed out, estimating damage in the hundreds of pounds.

Ctiff McQuakn Queanbeyan Morton

Heavy Canberra Rain Deluge Hits City

A torrential downpour swept Canberra late yesterday causing a rapid fall in rainfall across Acton and surrounding districts. Isolated showers marked by electrical activity produced brief bursts, with Queanbeyan briefly affected before Canberra was drenched, then clearing to bright sunshine a few miles away.

Canberra Acton Ta Esa Queanyan Combarra

Meat Agreement Between United Kingdom and Argentina

The United Kingdom and Argentina governments agree to form committees to study the economic and financial structure of the meat trade. They will conduct joint inquiries to ensure a reasonable return to meat producers as provided for in the convention.

London United Kingdom Argentina

Labour Unity Pact Fails At Last Minute

Reported collapse of a unity agreement between Labour factions on federation policy. State Labour Party Executive to seek acceptance of federal conference proposals, preserving continuity for current members, while readmission for pre January 1991 participants to be handled by the federal executive.

Thwan Labour Party New South Wales ALP Federa

Lloyd George Not for Cabinet Sparks Labour Conference Move

In Indon on Wednesday the Morning Post reports Cabinet rejected Lloyd George proposals to join the ministry after state party review. The Federal Group set February 28 for a state conference and plans to withdraw candidates two days later. Delegates debated if parliamentary Labour party members would be restored to the Federal branch amid unity efforts. The conference closed without agreement as Federal President Ken cancelled a Perth-bound train booking to regroup.

Indon Morning Post Lloyd George Medaral Parliamentary Labour Party Ken Unfortunate Cen Perth Marcow Wettie

Film Star's Ended Life At Pease Haven Inquest

A misadventure verdict was returned at an inquest into the death of a former film star and duchess the Duchess of Lainster. The deceased died from an overdose of sleeping draught in a Pease Haven bungalow while living with Wernoth. The mother testified the daughter was worried about her son but not depressed. The doctor noted forty times the normal dose was ingested. The Duchess secretly married in 1913, separated in 1022 after the Duke inherited the title, and suffered bouts of prohibition and tabloids abuse. The case recalls a marriage that ended in divorce.

London Tursday Wereid Duke of Lainater Pease Haven Wermoth Lainster Ams Poiaoning Brixton Aie Wich Laimater

Naval defence programme for Pacific announced

Washington reveals a major naval defence programme for the Pacific. About 36 million dollars will be spent at Honolulu including 10 million for a large floating unit. Other improvements provide adequate repair facilities at Pearl Harbor to serve nearly the entire fleet if required.

Washington Wed Honolulu Pearl Harbour

Increased Naval Force In Pacific Moves Warned

The Daily Telegraph reports the United States builds a stronger Pacific defence due to fear of combined air and sea threats. About 4,000 ships and 474 aircraft participate in the North Pacific maneuvers, the largest ever, involving 55,000 men. Defense plans for the Pacific coast include long range craft and torpedo bombers.

London Daily Telegraph United States Pacific North Pacific

Archbishop Kelly at 85 Celebrated with Congratulatory Messages

Sydney reports Archbishop Kelly’s 85th birthday with messages from the Commonwealth Governor-General and Prime Minister Lyons. The Premier Stevens sent both an official letter and a personal gift. Ill health limited visitors, but he spoke warmly from his carriage, noting his 24 years leading the New South Wales Catholic Church and £7,000,000 invested in ecclesiastical properties including St Mary’s Basilica.

Sydney Kelly Commonwealth New South Wales Mr. Lyons Mr. Stevens Haglth Bernardini Arasage St. Mary's Basilica

Plans Campaign Plans Campaign General Grasiane May Be Appointed

Fragmented OCR text mentions plans and a campaign, reference to General Grasiane possibly being appointed. Notes uncertainty, with garbled lines about Abyssinia and military presence of 300,000 under arms. No clear dates or corroborated nouns beyond vague military context.

Grasiane Arma

Loss of giant airship Macon crashes into Pacific sea

The US Navy airship Macon broke up during maneuvers over Southern California and plunged into the sea from about 2,500 feet. 64 crew rescued, 8 aboard, two missing. Rescue ships including Richmond and Concord, plus USS Pennsylvania, searched the area. Officials hailed the disaster as a bad casualty and began a wide, ongoing search for survivors.

San Francisco United States Navy Macon Cratoon Richmond Concord I Cincinnati

Commander’s Story of Naval Mishap Near Point

Commander Wil reported that while off Point 2480 feet in squally air at about 618 pm a casualty occurred. The elevator watrst bed been carried away and a ship took a bow up inclination then returned to level. Word came that a cruiser in Poko Sur was involved. The vessel landed stern first with 50 aboard. All hands S08 1a Spannese in my moment.

Wil Rome

O Reilly Attorney Delivers Wednesday Announcement

A terse Wednesday notice cites attorney W J O Reilly presenting a request or statement. The fragment hints at legal or official proceedings, with a focus on the attorney's role and timing within the local context.

Airship program may face death knell in U S Navy inquiry

Washington reports the Naval Air committee chair Vinson signals a severe setback for lighter than air crafts amid a disaster inquiry. An investigation reviews the crash and whether airship experiments should continue. The commission weighs resuming work on new lighter than air designs and potential safety measures.

Washington Naval Airfire Vinson) Lowe Heath Knell United States Navy Mir

Unclear OCR fragment reports voyage update at Port Hedland

Fragmentary text mentions Lord Sempill safe at Port Hedland and hints at a person named Lara amapitl with uncertain details about yesterday and a possible incident or event. The readable parts are limited and do not establish a clear sequence or outcome.

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