Menzies Recalled Flight Disasters and Early Piloting
The article recalls pilot Menzies and partner in a Sydney flight. It describes a Christmas 1920 crash at Urunga where the plane burst into flames but Menzies escaped and freed Walter. It notes a 1929 Kempsey Bridge flight at midnight and Menzies as a young instructor pilot in Australia.
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Sydney
Old Air
Ieee Gress
Auacatin
James
Australia
Japan
Ian
Piet
Mongies
Mensies
Urunga
Walter
Unclear historic note on engine test and voyage
Fragmentary report describes a discussion on engine danger and a voyage covering 0,000 miles without engine trouble. Mentions individuals and ships, with references to dates and multiple names such as Smite, Lindbergi, and Wester.
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Mengies Wal
Wight
Clowis
Lindbergi
Tasman Flight at Menzies Story
Wellington New Zealand Thurs interview with Guy Mernsles describes a Tasman flight from Mascot to New Zealand. Fog and cloud banks forced altitude changes and near misses but the plane landed in swamp without a rollover. He credits instrument guidance and nerve, noting the cockpit remained intact and the engine showed no faltering.
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Wellington
N.Z
Guy Mernsles
Marcot
Hienhelm
Cwiphurech
Freheim
Christchurch
Angie
Mengke
Muacol
New Zealand
Mascot
Tel Land
Crie
NSW Transport Monopoly Proposed Under Lang Plan
Sydney reports Premier Lang preparing a bill to centralize all transport in New South Wales under a single Transport Ministry. A Chief Commissioner would oversee rail tram and road services, replacing three railway commissioners and a board for main roads. Goode is named to join the new authority, with governors to relieve current railway heads. The move follows years of rail and tram profits and rising motor vehicle competition.
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Sydney
Transport Services
New South Wales
Mr. Lang
Ministry of Transport
Messrs
Cleary
Brain
Forster
Brands and Transport
F. A. Maddocks
Garrick
Newpell
Upton
Ta Wkel
Mr. Goode
Goulburn
Mailway
Goode
Lang
Railways and Tramways
Murder on the Desolate Moor Near Abberburn
Evelyn Foster 28, daughter of a corage proprietor, was found dying beside her burning car on a remote moor near Abberburn after a man from Bootland Yard lured her, hit her, set the car ablaze, and fled. A passing driver saw the fire and Foster cry for help before she died.
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London
Evelyn Foster
Abberburn
Beettish
Bootland Yard
Delany
Toro
Miers
Go the limit advised for cabinet in negotiations
Mr Parker Moloney urged the Australian Cabinet to push hard in diverting to Canada trade plans that would favor here over other countries. He left Canada with high hopes for success, believing Ottawa’s efforts would influence the next Imperial Conference and bring others in line.
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Sictoma
Parker Moloney
Canada
Ottawa
Natives Asked to Help Search for Missing Plane
The Minister for Home Affairs advised natives to scour the Alice Springs district for a missing aeroplane. Lieut Eaton believes the craft lies between Haasts Bluff and Publica. A reward was offered to aid the search. Additional aircraft were expected to reach Alice Springs. A returning party from Ibilla saw no trace of the flyers.
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Alice Springs
Whch
Alien Springs
Ilbilla
Close to death man hit by falling concrete
Sydney report says William Maxwell aged 40 of Bpring received a fractured skull when a large sheet of concrete fell from the fourth floor of a new structure on Wynyard Street. A glancing blow saved him from a more fatal injury to the head or neck. Medical opinion suggests death was narrowly avoided.
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Sydney
William Maxwell
Bpring
Hank of
New South Wales Smyiing
Wynyard Street
Maxwell Worldlawe Een
Wheat Impasse Opens Door for Bank Reply and Alternatives
Melbourne reports the Commonwealth seeks a bank reply on financing a 3d a bushel wheat guarantee as New South Wales traders face congestion. If the Bank Board refuses, the government may keep the Wheat Advances Act inoperative and fund state loans or provide a special allowance to guarantee 8d a bushel.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Bank Board
Fenton
New South Wales
Forde
Millera
Commonwealth
Wheat silos nearing capacity at Sydney terminal
The Government Grain Elevators manager Mr Harris said once tanks loading in the country return and discharge at the White Hay terminal, the Sydney silo would reach its fullest capacity.
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Sydney
Harris
Alos
State of Meath 1990 21 financials July to December
The financial statement shows the New Soul Walee Government’s July to December 1990 revenue shortfall of £5,853,509. Expenditure exceeded revenue by £384,704 for the previous period. Current year shows retrogression of £49,015 versus 1pi-30. Revenue total £19,823.44 versus expenditure £25,277,789. Rail revenue fell £1,941,603 and tramways £1,726,855. expenditure fell £25,308,984 and £1,089,409 respectively.
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Sydney
Ievenus
Strike Threat on Relief Works in Sydney
A deputation from public works relief workers threatens action if gates on relief jobs are not awarded by January 14. If no progress, stop work meetings occur January 19 with a January 20 conference to decide on a strike or a change in policy at Trade Hall.
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Sydney
Tusday
Public Works Department
Tradew
Teodes Hall
Governor duped by unemployed appeal at Moss Vale
Moss Vale report claims Governor GB8irrh Philip was lured by seven men who said fourteen men arrived late for dole orders from the pole station and must await Friday. He consulted the sergeant at the police station and authorized rations. Four of the fourteen had already received rations at Bowral the day before, suggesting the Governor was imposed on.
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Moss Vale
Sir Phillin
Bowral
Cordial farewell message to Parker Moloney
A firewell message from Mr. Bennett to Mr. Parker Moloney expresses sincere appreciation for the fair handling of a problem for mutual advantage. The note asks conveying Canadian wishes and warm regards to the Prime Minister and the people of Australia.
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Victoria No. 1
Mr. Bennett
Firewell
Parker Moloney
Australia
NO FLIGHT VETO
Melbourne reports the Director of Civil Aviation Del Brinamead stating his department could not veto Monsies' flight but would disallow use of the Government aerodrome if permission had been sought. He praised the airman’s courage yet warned that such a risky venture faced high odds against success.
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Melbourne
Civil Aviation
del Brinamead
Monsies
Col. Brinamead
Tyer
Four Powers Back Plan to Loosen Silver Aid to China
A Washington move seeks U S Senate committee support for a global recovery program including a silver loan to the Chinese government. Proposed by American bankers and allied with Canada Britain and others, the plan envisions silver sales for yuan stabilization and public works in China along with wartime exchange safeguards. The strategy aims to advance 150 000 dollars in silver held by the U S Treasury to finance reconversion and local currency needs in China.
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New York
Weinegday
Washinton
New York ‘Times
Howe
Chine L
Senate
Kerwkyn
Etuly
Tietey Tanto
Striateria
Craada
Stephens
Tiritiah
Tech
Fiat
London
America
Jascere
Ip Chima
Pitman Siva
United
Murderer Captured in Chicago Case of Reporter Alfred Lingle
Chicago police announced the capture of Leon H. Brothers, the wanted killer of Alfred Lingle, a Chicago Tribune reporter. Investigator Pat Atoueh, for the Hinle Attorney, said Brothers was identified and arrested on December 21 in St. Louis for murder.
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Chicago
Alfred Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Pat Atoueh
Hinle
Leon HB. Brothers
St. Louis
Girl Drowned In Fairfield Creek Inquest Underway
Thelma Dunn, 13, of Guildford, drowned in a Fairfield creek this afternoon. Jack Mogatt, 18, found a cold object under the water that proved to be the girl's body. Efforts to restore her failed. she was a good swimmer and investigators suspect foul play.
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Sydney
Thurmaay
Thelma Dunn
Guildford
Fairfield
Jack Mogatt
eruTnps
Turning Point Not Yet In Sight
Mr. J. Murdoch, an inspector of the Commonwealth Bank, returned to Australia after a visit to England and said the present crisis was due to over production and reduced purchasing power. He doubted a turning point was in sight, noting buoyancy in London but an overall cautious, optimistic outlook.
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Rydney
J. Murdoch
Commonwratth Bank
Ausatralia Tovilay
England
London
Tasman Flights Criticisms in New Zealand
The Otago Times warns against Tasman Mights in New Zealand and Australia for lack of official safeguards. It urges disciplined planning by experienced airmen and navigators to prevent potential epidemic of faulty flights and to ensure proper precautions are in place.
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Wellington
N.Z
Otago Times
Australia
New Zealand
Gaol No Remedy Man Unable to Pay Costs
In Sydney Divorce Court Mr Jins tier Leng Jones argued a man in gaol has no use if he cannot pay legal costs when jobless and penniless. He disputed Walker, an unfinancial dependent, owing £. The case was adjourned for a week to investigate Walker’s finances.
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Sydney
Thurday
Jinstier Leng Jones
Puting & Man
Walker
Costa
Schmeling Bitter Over Boxing Title Recognition
Berlin heavyweight champion Max Schmeling denounces the New York Boxing Commission for withdrawing recognition of Nin as world title holder. He says he will fight Sharkey or any challenger but only outside New York where impartial refereeing cannot be guaranteed.
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Berlin
Max @ehimbling
New York Boxing Commission
Nin
Sharkey
New York
Commercial Plane Arrives in Bermuda After Test Flight
The monoplane Trade Wind reaches Bermuda one o clock after a flight from Hampton Roads Virginia intended as the first payload flight to Europe. The arrival marks a milestone in early long distance air travel with plans for further tests.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Europe
Hampton Reads
Virginia
Woman attacked in Redfern street gutter violence
Katherine Townsend was assaulted on Cleveland Street Redfern while walking home after closing her shop. A man grabbed her, punched her, and left her in the gutter. Two passersby pursued the attacker but abandoned the chase when they recovered Townsend’s property.
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Bydney
Wordneadagy
Katherine Townsend
Cleveland Street
Redfern
By & Man
Carnera Hopes for World Title Return to Europe
In Havre Carnera says no European fighter can match him and that he plans to return to Europe with the world title. He expects to meet Sharkey and Schmeling.
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Varia
Carnerd
America
Havre
Europe
Stolen Property Recovered In Narrabeen House
Police recovered over £200 worth of alleged stolen property in a Narrabeen house and arrested two young women. Investigations may reveal more stolen items in the district. Charges are expected to be filed against the suspects.
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Rydoney
Nike
Narrabeen
Flyers Lost A Tragic Sequel Of Italy's Success
A message from Bolana in West Africa reports five Atlantic flyers killed and three injured on arrival. Two aircraft forced down due to heavy weather. one crewman died and a wireless operator perished. The front of another plane was damaged with three slightly hurt.
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Rome
Bolana
West Africa
Mahe
Heulenacl Sereeaot
Shark attack at sea injures two boys near Rockhampton
In deep water off Vernon Verding a five foot shark bitten Franley ager and Trosser and his brother were attacked about 1000 yards from shore. Franley was injured badly with lacerations and the attack left his overtume torn while Jak and the others reached shore.
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Rockhampton
Franley "Ager
Vernon Erding
Trosser
Ahan Ley
Coal Peace Talks Advance in South Wales Conference
London reports a coal stoppage talks in progress between owners and mine workers leaders with W Graham and J Shinwell present. The conference adjourned after a day of negotiation though manyzeer did not attend. An official statement said differences have narrowed and that the government will avoid forcing an injustice.
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London
South Wales
W. Graham
Hoard of Trade
Shinwell
MacDonald
Surplus Cue By Canadian Pool Manager Predicts Wheat Trends
Manager J. J. McFPorland of the pool forecasts a large surplus as wheat markets wobble. Current stocks reach 270,000,000 washers amid hopes of relief by late July. Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta brace for relocations to the Orient to move surplus grain.
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Winniteg
J. J. McFporland
Siculla
Prairie
Columb
Orient
CapSized Boat Party Rescued at Botany Bay
Three men and a woman fought in Botany Bay for nearly an hour after their sailing boat capsized in a strong southerly wind. They clung to the upturned hull until two Australians in a rowing boat reached them and effected their rescue.
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Sydney
Thuratay
Botany Bay
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Carnera
Flyers
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Monster
MR. MacDonald
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Ripper
Peter Kuerten
Une TF Asneldorf
Aw Kuerten
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