Maiden flight mishap halts Southern Sky service
The National Airways three engine plane Southern Sky veered into bad weather on a Sydney to Brisbane sector and crash landed 30 miles from Kyogie. Passengers were unhurt and taken to Casino. aircraft sustained undercarriage damage and may be written off. Pilot Shepherd and two crew members were aboard. The incident delayed onward progress with the airship Kaulhenny Abowd reporting earlier arrival at Brisbane.
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National Airways
Southern Sky
Birisbane
Kyiney
C. Ip
T. Ulm
Shepherd
Kyogie
Casino
Moncoy
New South Wales
Acamall
Heber
Gweneron
du Taille Trani Kyogh
Wrouml
Kingsford Smith
Brisbane
Brishane
British note seeks China concession on extraterritoriality
London issues a conciliatory note to Beijing proposing the abolition of extraterritorial rights in China. The Foreign Secretary instructed Myles Jampison, Britain's minister in Peking, to discuss preliminaries in Nanking after the Chinese failed to propose initial ideas amid civil unrest.
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London
Henderson
China
Downingtreet
Outbreak of Anthrax Hits Oaklands Station Sheep Die
An anthrax outbreak near Oaklands Station has killed nearly 500 sheep in eight days. The remainder have been inoculated as authorities struggle with aid access. The piece also cites a British note pressuring China on extraterritorial rights and maritime issues amid long standing treaties.
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Bydney
Oaklands Station
Ulead
China
Britain
Mintieh
Perardead An
Tragic Paisley Cinema Disaster Claims Many Young Lives
In Paisley near Glasgow a crowded Glen Cinema hall filled with smoke from the operating box triggered a panic. Sixty nine children died and 37 were injured as they were crushed or trampled while fleeing exits amid chaotic rescue efforts and heavy smoke.
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London
Great Britain
Garant Land
Hugin
Stolen Van Dyck Picture Cut From Frame During Transit
A Van Dyck painting titled Concert des Arges valued at £20,000 disappeared after dispatch from Brussels to London for Godfray Phillips. The piece was found cut from its frame, insured for only a quarter of its value. A prior Touraine Van Dyck theft with similar cut framing had resulted in a five year sentence.
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London
van Dyck
Brussels
Godfray Phillips
Monsieur Tache
Tourtrai
Discovery Pinpoints Sodom Site Near Dead Sea
Excavations by the Pontifical Biblical Institute locate Sodom on the eastern Jordanian plain about five miles north of the Dead Sea. Artifacts indicate early Bronze Age settlement older than Jericho and show a city destroyed by a great fire and not rebuilt.
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Pontificial Biblical Institute
Sodom
The
Jordan
Dead Sea
Jericho
Emin incident cited by Lord Linkthaeny in Navy League message
A fragmentary naval strength note from London quotes Lord Linkthaeny and the New York envoy about the Emin incident. The brief is marked by unclear wording but emphasizes naval discipline and the ongoing obligations of the Bane pire.
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London
Linkthaeny
Honours English New Year List Two New Peers
The New Year honours list includes Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood promoted to Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India and Dame Commander of the British Empire for service in Indo. Sir Charles Wakefield noted for aviation interest. Maud Boyden recognized for religious eminence.
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Sir William Birdwood
Indo
Misa Maud Boyden
Naibon
Collision at Seymour Delays Sydney Express
The Sydney Limited express left Melbourne at 4:40 pm and collided with empty carriages being shunted at Seymour. No passengers were hurt. two hours of train delays followed while interlocking gear and carriages were damaged. A departmental inquiry will examine the cause.
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Melbourne
Alary
Sydney
Seymour
Limited
Italian suspects linked to plan to bomb League meeting
Three Italians were arrested on a charge of possession of explosives. They were allegedly working with anarchist Perieri, arrest in Brussels for plotting against the Italian Minister for Justice. The suspects were believed to target the League of Nations delegation mid January.
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Taris
Tuesdey
Perieri
Brussells
Justice
League
Tragic Gas Poisoning Crush At Theater
A fire at a theater caused mass deaths from gas exposure with children found in the orchestra and crowd scenes of panic. Fire brigades report dense fumes and chaotic evacuation as hospitals received numerous victims. Heroism noted amid the catastrophe.
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Fee Hospital
Baetrirbes
Ehlet
Fee Brigade
Rce
Mail Bag Thefts Reported on Inland Steamer Route
A Malbags theft on the inland steamer Mursina resulted in losses exceeding £1000 with thieves stealing bank notes money orders and registered articles including delicate items. Widespread shortages were noted among mail bags during the voyage.
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Rydney
Mursina
Relief fund opened after emergency council sitting
The town council held an emergency session today and opened a relief fund. Subscriptions have reached 10 pounds, with a notable contribution from the seven amnesty group.
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Cownrll
Record Trade Surges for 1928 Says Commerce Report
Washington reports record foreign trade figures for 1928 with exports and imports well ahead of the prewar year. The United States shows a favorable balance of 1429, and about one billion dollars of the gain comes from the first four months, followed by a year of declines.
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Washington
Thesday
Department of Commerce
United States
Volunteers Desert Rothbury After Ming Opened
Fourteen volunteers left Rothbury since the ming began. Some cite poor conditions while others say nerves are frayed from constant fear of attack.
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West Maitland
Rothbury
Egypt Eyes New West Ministry After Victory
The Daily Herald reports Nehas Pasha leading the West Ministry in Egypt after the Waat victory. It notes potential negotiations with Britain on Arthur Henderson proposals, while Labour urges moderation within extreme limits of British terms.
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London
Daily Herald
West Ministry
Egypt
Nehas Pasha
Waat
Nehas
Britain
Arthur Henderson
Nehos
Labour
Peo
Three Lost In Boat Capsize On BwWan River
Perth river tragedy leaves Lford Harding 11 dead after a crab catching boat capsizes. Two other boys are believed missing, including a cricketer who had been picked for a state team tour to the Eastern States.
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Perth
Lford Harding
BwWan
Atl
Fire in Street Sparks Surry Hills Disorder
In Murry Flilla a New Year melee led to Maurice Houvet 23 and Blankey Fil Hott 20 charged with assault and damage at Central Polign Court. Constable Nolan witnessed a crowd bondre and dispersal refusal. Bouvet received months for assault and fined for damage. Blett faced fines and terms.
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Murry Flilla
Polign Court
Maurice Houvet
Blankey Fil Hott
Nolan
Trouvet
Bouvet
Blett
Youth Dives by Cramp Rescued at Cotter Pool
Cyril McInnes nearly drowned at Cotter River pool yesterday afternoon when cramp struck mid centre in deep water. A nearby bather alerted Mr. L. Martin who, with others, pulled him to shore. McInnes, a Sydney visitor, suffered no lasting harm beyond swallowing water.
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Lord Lloyd Joins International Blooping Car Board
A former statesman named Lord Lloyd has entered business, joining the board of the International Blooping Car Company Limited as part of his career shift.
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London
Lord Ldoyd
International Blooping Car Company, Ltd
New Year’s Eve Bonfires in Rydney
Fire brigades extinguished thirty five bonfires set by revelers on New Year’s Eve last night. No injuries or major damage were reported and the count surpassed by no means in previous years.
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Rydney
Record Scores by Big Billiardists Amith Lindrum
Amith and Lindrum set four figure breaks in a single session with Amith strong throughout and Lindrum posting a 1,104 break. Lindrum led in total front play while Smith dominated the evening with steady 2.72 average as Lindrum posted a high 1,104 break and Amith scored 1,299 including 629. Final tallies: Lindrum 17.644, Amith 14.809.
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London
Amith
Lindrum
Smith
The King Speaks at Naval Disarmament Conference
The King will deliver the opening address at the disarmament conference on January 21. The speech is broadcast across the Empire via SSW for reception and unity.
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London
Empire
Incomplete OCR Text Prompts Legal Approval Note
Fragmentary input appears to be garbled OCR with references to approvals and an Adutirnity authority. The readable elements lack coherent names, dates, places, or clear events to summarize into a proper news item.
French Med Pact Project At Naval Conference
British stance at the naval conference is to refuse new commitments beyond the Lovarne Treaty covenants while France seeks equality for its colonies with British dominions. Singapore rose is excluded from discussion, with its fate tied to conference outcomes.
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London
Theslay
Uresx Asaocuitlen
Frances
Britain
France
Ti Ja
Piritatm
Australians Expects Soft Ground for Saturday Rugby Test
London on Tuesday report from manager Harry Bunderland of the Australia Rugby League team notes ground will be soft despite a dry spell. Players like Bruster Spencer Treweeke show fitness after minor injuries. England calls Burgess despite prior sending off. Robinson likely to referee with Dingsdale unavailable due to injuries.
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Tursdow
Harry Bunderland
Swinton
Arnbruster
Spencer
Treweeke
Brogan
Kingston
England
Burgess
Barrow
Robinson
Dingsdale
Brough
Leeds
Wey
Haleell
Cycling Smash Causes Falls in Ten Mile Race
Six riders toppled during a ten mile race at Burnie Taranya Tuesday when one bicycle punctured and wrecked, leaving the others in a heap. The rider known as the Adder escaped injury, miraculously unharmed.
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Burnie
Wx Riderea
French Sloop Carnlopec Arrives in Sydney
The French naval sloop Carnlopec arrived in Sydney for a one month stay. The ship exchanged the usual salutes with the port authorities and Australian vessels to mark the visit.
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Sydney
Carnlopec
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