Violent Weekend Storm Claims Nine Lives On Coast
Two violent weekend storms across New South Wales and Queensland caused nine deaths and two missing persons. Flooding hit Moraya Sydney and Urana, Queensland. a 19 inch fall noted. Thomas Meadee, an elderly recluse, and Lucy Burgess are missing amid flooded camps and serious floods.
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New South Wales
Queensland
Thomas Meadee
Isloner
Urana
Lucy Burgess
Stanthorpe
Meadee
N.5
Victoria
Weather Bureau
South Tasman
Moruya Flood Swamps Town as River Rises
Heavy rains caused the Moruya River to overflow, displacing residents along Church Street and surrounding areas. One man, Michel Skears, 49, drowned after falling from a moored boat, while many buildings and boarding houses were flooded or rendered unsafe. Police issued warnings to settlers. dairy stock were moved to higher ground as the town faces continued danger from rising waters and a swept away sea wall near the river entrance.
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Rydnet
Addeaia
Moruya
Usta
Michel Skears
Ibis
Church Street
Nowra
Flood Threat Looms Over Wagga as River Rises
The Murrumbidgee River at Wagga is about five feet above normal with rising levels. A flood is likely if the water continues to climb, with heavy stock losses reported upriver and the situation described as serious.
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Wagga
Murrumbidgee
Wagge
Melbourne and Cotter flood harms city shops
A severe thunderstorm drenched Melbourne and Civic Centre causing water intrusion into data and shops at Melbourne and Sydney Buildings. Flooding damaged E. R. Snow Ltd., T. O.K. Stores, the Capitol Cafe and other outlets while the Murrumbidgee crest rose 26 feet above normal then receded. Debris and high river levels affected Cotter and Paddy’s Rivers with heavy rainfall reported across Queanbeyan and Canberra regions.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Civic Centre
E. R. Snow Ltd
T. O.K
Capitol Cafe
Murrumbidwer
Murrumbidgee
Paddy
Mass murder and aerial weapon scare overshadow Calcutta incident
A chaotic report notes a dramatic mass murder scare in London and a later event in Calcutta amid cricket crowd violence. The text mentions a robot plane ban, bomb blast during a pavilion incident, widespread arrests, and a reference to tense European and Hindu clashes.
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London
Daily Herald
Weenree
Pat
Attica
Calcutta
George
Nasay
Uio
Ivan Ma
Labour leaders condemn Cripps speech in Britain
In London a Sunday report cites J R Clynes, J H Thomas, and Lord Allen blasting Sir Stafford Cripps for his pre election remarks. They argue such rhetoric imperils democracy by dragging Buckingham Palace into party conflict and warn against fascist-adjacent political hatred.
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London
Bir
Stafford Crippe
J. R. Clynes
Labour
Buckingham Palace
J. H. Thomas Auld
Btnford Cripps
Lord Allen
Yuteria
Palace
Stafford Cripps
Lord Marley
Coty
Ridiculous Press Labels Spark London Debate
London critics deride "Sir Stafford the Ridiculous" speech as an impudent addressed address and question the Times view of the relentless and irresponsible tongue. The remarks embarrass the party’s more responsible elements amid a storm of coverage and public reaction.
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London
Sir Stafford
the Times
Viex
Stafford Crippa
Air Fleet Output Boost Outstrips Britain and Japan
The Daily Mail reports Japan allocates £4.87 million for new military aircraft and annual plane production rising to 1000. The United States orders 160 warplanes immediately, Britain lagging. The government hints at thousands of machines necessary for Britain to survive.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Japa
United States
Britain
Paraguay Rejects Truce. War Resumes With Bolivia
Paraguay rejected a late plea to extend the armistice, ending an 18 day truce and renewing hostilities with Bolivia over the Gren Chaco territory dispute. The breakdown restarts open conflict in the region.
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Buenos Aires
Paraguay
Bolivia
Gren Chaco
German Pastors Challenge Reich Bishop Amid Church Revolt
Berlin reports a clerical revolt as pastors threaten mass suspensions if Reich Bishop Muller proceeds with decrees. A manifesto protests forced retention while accusing church leadership of heresy and undermining faith. Police impeded a large Bible circle procession as opposition leaders spoke out against force.
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Berlin
Reich
Muller) Sarriew
Peganiam
Miemuller
Muller
Church Bible
State ALP Unity Resolutions for Upper House Selections
At the Metropolitan Conference of the Lang Labour Party held at Trades Hall on February 10 motions call for the party to push for an Australian identity with Latour parties and for no limits on ALP upper house candidates. The Enmore branch supports a ballot selecting 18 Labour Party candidates for each provincial upper house election.
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Rydney
Enmore
Labour Party
Cricketer Dies in Heat in Innisfail
A cricketer collapsed and died during a heatwave incident in Innisfail as spectators and officials watched the match. Emergency crews attended, but the player could not be revived. The event underscores dangerous conditions at sporting events in hot weather.
Wagga Murder Case Shocks Town As Man Is Charged
Police charge a man with felonious and malicious murder in the Percy Smith case. Detectives McRae and Crosbie traced the suspect after the body was recovered from the Murrumbidgee River. The accused will appear at Wagga Court tomorrow morning as the investigation concludes with fingerprint confirmation.
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Wagga
Percy Smith
Trapper
Murrumbidgee
Gouna
McRae
Crookie
Ted
Bock
Nla
Peggy
Sydney
Moas
Crosbie
Bydney
Unemployment Survey Claims 6.4 Million Rehired
The American Federation of Labour releases a comprehensive restatement of Roosevelt era recovery, noting 6,400,000 unemployed removed from relief, private enterprise absorbing 1,800,000, and remaining aid in public or civil work. Still eight to ten million unemployed and business 30 percent below normal.
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Washington
Roosevelt
American Federation of Labour Today
Vendetta Aims at Italian Farmer in Inniafail
Police investigate shooting of cane farmer Di Balvo. Vic fin reports vendetta in play for years after his refusal to pay 800 pounds to avert harm. Three earlier attempts were made on his life. Occurred in Inniafail on Monday as authorities probe motive and suspects.
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Inniafail
di Balvo
Vicfin
Bucharest Minister Niwlescu Reverses Bid for Foreign Post
London dispatch reports that M. Niwlescu has reversed his bid for the Foreign Minister post after prolonged talks with Sag Carel. Carel reportedly yielded to most of Titur escs demands involving charges tied to the Wa ib.
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London
Bucharest
Telegraph
M. Niwlescu
Sag Carel
Sing Carel
M. Titurescs
Etas mi Otro
Wa Ib
Transfer Programme Aims 800 Public Servants Move to Canberra
Government reports to Cabinet foresee over 800 public servants transferred from Melbourne to Canberra within two years. The plan uses 100000 pounds for the transfer and related works at the National Library and Civic Centre. Early action aims to move several departments and save rent by centralising offices in Canberra.
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Melbourne
Canberra
Stewart
Yester
Interior
Perkins
Ste Ted
Commonwealth
Andrary
Cam
Civic Centre
Fukien Rising End In Sight In Shanghai Report
News from Shanghai reports Fukien rebel forces near collapse as Yen Ping falls to government troops. Chiang Kai-shek directs operations in Fukien with Yen Ping captured and bombardment ending rebel resistance. Government forces prepare counterattack and threaten a major push toward Foochow.
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Shanghal
Mond
Foochow
Fukiet
Yen Ping
Fulkien
Chiang-Kai Uniques Wi
Chiang
Kutien
Manchukuo Excites Puyi Era News Brief
A fragmented dispatch from Manchukuo notes reactions around Henry Puyi and the monarchy, with references to a great state and renewed public interest. The text is incomplete and reads as a clipped historical update from Monday.
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Bhanghai
Petor
Henry Puyi
Sre
Milk Producers Strike Over Low Prices in Chicago
Milk producers strike in Chicago against low prices. A wire reports 18,000 members involved as distributors halt retail trade amid disputes over pay and milk supply conditions.
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Fay
Mayor of Bayonne Arrest Over Bank Fraud Case
Paris reports the mayor of Bayonne and chair of the municipal pawnshop face arrest amid a claim of 6 million pounds in allegedly fraudulent bonds. Investigators allege he sought help from insurers to redeem or contract the bonds. Minister Dalimier opposed resignation, and government reshuffle looms as other ministers face links to the scandal. The Paris police chief was recalled as Bravinky, a fraud suspect, remains at large.
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Paris
Bunday
Joseph, Garat
Memiber
Parle
Bayonne
Variue Imauraice
M.dir
Joc Dolontes
MM. Dalimier
Ie Nina
Mr. Dailmier
Parts Police
M. Cintpe
Beliday Taly
Bravinky
Archbishop Criticizes Modern Parenting Trends
A limited excerpt discusses archbishop denouncing indulgent parenting and the idea of children ruling households. It mentions public reaction and references to Brisbane and Melbourne attitudes. The text reflects tension between traditional authority and contemporary parental methods.
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