Air Beacons to Secure Eastern Air Routes
Melbourne dispatch reports six Lorenz ultra frequency radio beacons to be installed at Brisbane Sydney Canberra Hobart Melbourne and Ho bart to guide planes on eastern routes. Civil Aviation Board plans full radio telephone service, with two more beacons due within five months, at an estimated cost around £30,000. Adjustments to weather forecasting and aviation facilities are noted, with £200,000 to be spent on improvements along the coast.
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Melbourne
Brisbane
Sydney
Canberra Holbrook
Hobart
Wdition
Civil Aviation Board
Syrdney
Canberra
Arcadull Parkhill
Australia
Byiad Ph Archerfeld
Ambassador Bullit warns U S may face entry into European war
In Paris the United States Ambassador Mr Bullit warned that America might be compelled to intervene in a European war. The Paris dispatch notes President Roosevelt may have urged the statement. He said it is possible that the U S could be forced to enter if circumstances demand it. The talk touched on world peace and international trade recovery.
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Paris
United States
France
Bullit
News Chronicle
Roosevelt
America
New Guinea Laws Questioned in Imperial Mandate Case
A court in New Guinea reviews whether Imperial Parliament validly empowered actions in mandated territories. The magistrate orders return of Frail to New Guinea amid a murder charge against Diao. Sir Frederick Jordan notes imperial authority and political limits in international affairs.
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Bydney
Norgua
New Guinea
Frost
Diao
Ug Your
J. Sowsap
Sir Frederick, Jordan
Unclear OCR fragment on March 6 event in Germany
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Germany and an item on March 6 but lacks clear nouns, verbs, or context to identify the event, people, or organization. No verifiable details or dates beyond the surface terms.
Coronation Opposition to Seats at Public Expense
London report on objections to funding coronation seats and processional viewing, with MPs Gullacher and Hardie arguing over cost and distribution. Debate centers on whether the event justifies public expenditure and if Dominion attendees should receive privileged access.
Goering Not Wanted In Commons Backroom Talk
The House of Commons debates touch on Goering’s absence and diplomatic issues. Lord Cramborne states investigations tied to the coronation traveled to Abynainia Germany and other states in relations with Britain. No representative has been chosen to attend the government as the name Goering surfaces in papers.
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London
Hous of Commons
Lord Cramborne
Abynainia
Germany
Mian Willemeon
Labour
Cener
al Gooring
Bhouts
Bhamme
Gmeral Gosring
Pewapapers
Empire Defence Plans For Imperial Conference
The article outlines Britain and Dominion plans for defence at an Imperial Conference. It notes a £1.5 billion programme, dominion duties to defend locally, and potential expansion of cruisers. It mentions Whitehall diplomacy, High Commissioners, and the likely opening May date with a British PM chairing.
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London
Onderatanda
Whitehall
Dominion
Committee of Imperial Defence
Tr. Lyons
Britain
Australis
Cauda
Commonwealth
Palace Romance and Windsor ties in royal wedding tale
A garbled report depicts a romance involving a policeman and royal figures, noting polls, a duke, and a marriage at St James Palace with Princess or noble ties to Windsor. The fragment hints at a ceremony at the palace once home to the Duke of Windsor, ending with a mention of Comets loaned and Bevere.
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London
Fucjowato
Willian Wolfe
Prince of
Jalea
Miles Chay Cogk
St. Jamies’ Palace
Duke of Winder
Metal boom wild gambling postwar turnover record
Postwar metal market surge on the London Metal Exchange drove an unprecedented turnover of 32 959 000 tons as traders flooded in during a frenzied session. Copper rose to 126, tin edged to 136/ to 071 cleared, lead to 30/5 per ton, zinc and other metals also moved amid speculation and heavy risk.
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London
London Metal Exchange
Bruce May Enter British Politics in Cabinet Plot
Indo n Monday report suggests Mr S M Bruce may join the British cabinet though sources cast doubt. Interest centers on him taking a defense or housing role with Westminster arrivals seen as possible but not assured. Bruce’s influence, Dominion stature, and timing during cabinet reconstruction fuel debate among city interests and political circles.
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London
Baldwin
Mr. Chamberlain
Mr. Baldwin
M. Bruce
Tia
Bruce
Fan
Lyona
Westminster
Thomas Inskip
Wecfons
Nevillcill
Brad Haa
Nios
Shanghai clash at dance hall injures North Lancashire troops
Four members of the North Lancashire regiment were injured in a Shanghai dance hall brawl. The incident involved Italian ratings and an Abyssinian war reference, with about 40 participants present. Police separated the crowd as contestants fled to the street. several Italians were reported injured.
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Bhanghal
North Lancashire Regiment
Eetsee
Fim
Wales
Spanish War Raging On Seven Fronts in Civil War
London reports fierce fighting across seven fronts as Loyalists press insurgents from North Cordova to East Granada. Rebels defend, while Jarama and Oviedo theaters see heavy action and Italian intervention looms amid bombardment fears near Valencia.
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London
Cordova
Granada
Oviedo
Madrid
Loyalist advance and truces update from Jarama front
Salamanca dispatch reports Loyalists pressing near Toledo and Talavera de la Reina with rifle fire on both towns. Franco's forces, aided by Italy and Germany, gain morale as International Brigade losses cited. A truce to bury the dead concludes on the Corfo front with a helio removed from no man’s land.
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Tague River
Toledo
Talavera de la Reina
Corfove
No Man'e Land
Coptic monks stage stay in strike at Cairo monastery
In Cairo a group of disobedient Coptic monks defied excommunication and barred removal by locking doors and raising a drawbridge. Authorities ordered evacuation as troops surrounded the monastery, with a likely protracted siege due to unknown factors.
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Cairo
Tery
Ang
Ord
Fianna Fail Denounces General O Duffy Return to Spain
Dublin Monday Fianna Fail leader claims General O Duffy could lead a new Vandal state if allied with the winning side in Spain. He states the next general election will test Fianna Fail’s resolve to regain northern counties and end civil strife amid self appointed Christian militants and anti Catholic sabotage cited from 1834-86.
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Dublin
O'Duffy
Spain
Ireland
Mr. de Valera
Sean MacEn
Tee
Ireand
Bf Christianity
Vncal Carvices
Migration Lord Hartington's Survey Report to Migration Board
London reports Lord Hartington, under secretary for dominions affairs, submitted a comprehensive migration study to the migrations board. It outlines two chief workers likely British, with plans for migration to Queensland and South Australia, focusing on Franco-Spanish treaty work and Portu guese treaty efforts. The director will link British migrants to Queensland while other regions await labor demand.
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London
Lord Hartington
Frithin Hen Uptead
Queensland
South Australie
Stinson Plane Sightings North of Sydney Reported
Multiple sightings linked to the Stinson plane were reported across northern districts including Broken Bay Byron Mt. Warning Kempsey and Newcastle with searches near Lismore and Grafton yielding unclear results. Officials noted ground noise and possible wreckage but no conclusive evidence of the aircraft.
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Sydney
Broken May
Stpuria
Hauteraaund
Laamore
Stinson
Byron
Mt. Warning
Kempsey
Mo Bern
Cuban
Lismore
Allan
MibnIn
Aim
Pullee
Gallaray
Gi Appine
Airlinés of Australia Led
Broken
Tay
Planes Battled Heavy Weather Near Canberra
An Austrailian Air Transport line flight encountered severe weather during approach to Canberra. Pilot GumBillacation, aboard with La Pe roule and BGA, followed head office instructions and coordinated with Sydney. Weather improved, landing at 5 pm with passengers staying overnight at Wagga.
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Gouin
Ett
Wagga
Trade Routes British Sentinel Class Battleships Reconstructed
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the British Sentinel class battleships with rebuilt features and radar radius enhancements. Mentions speed, aeration, potential design notes, and term usage suggesting a reconstruction or modernization project. No clear dates, places, or official data extracted.
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Moana
Teeday
Collins
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Veimener
Mur
Gullacher
Jar Gallacher
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St. Hardie
Mary May
Treamury
J. Calvive
Mary
Abyssinia
Martin — Aking
Halli Selassie
Hill Belamate
Tualy
Goering
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MR. S. M- Bruce
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Comstal
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Satve
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