Tourist Tragedy in Gundagai Bus Crash Kills Three
A Melbourne bound tour bus from Sydney to Melbourne capsized after a broken back axle near Gundagai. Three women died and eight were injured as the vehicle somersaulted and caught fire. Passengers included Mrs P B Allen and Mrs Keogh, with Percy Allen among the injured. The Pioneer Touring Service vehicle had been halted by floods, and the accident occurred around 10 am while en route along the Hume Highway.
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Gundagai
Sydney
Melbourne
Finlay
Guadagai
Pioneer Touring Service
Percy Allen
Sydney Morning Herald
Prince's Highway
Hume Highway
Alien
H. J.sheehan
Canberra
Bua
Gundagel
New States Dr Page Predicts Surplus
Dr Page spoke before the New State Boundary Commission detailing finances of the new state. He predicted a possible surplus and urged central control of railway systems with a future transfer to an interstate transport authority.
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Page
Grafton
Jn Page
Boundary Commission
Mann
Ported
Exp
Ent
Disarmament Talks to Continue Amid Diplomatic Exchanges
London reports cabinet plans to press on with disarmament through ongoing diplomatic exchanges between capitals. Aims to secure a general understanding before the January 29 resumed Bureau meeting. Hitler's reply to French memoranda expected by week’s end, tone conciliatory but further talks likely.
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London
Hitler
Speculation Rife in Ireland Over De Valera Meeting
In Dublin speculation runs high about a secret executive meeting of Mr. de Valera's party at Parliament House from 11.30 this morning to 9 PM. Secrecy surrounded the session with talk that the topic was the next general election and the government’s prospects.
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Dublin
de Valera
Parliament House
Strange animal sighting reported in Gippsland
A strange animal seen again near Gunyah in the Toora district Gippsland was described by residents as resembling a lioness. The report notes several locals witnessed the creature last week and this week.
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Melbourne
Toora
Gippsland
Gunyah
Seaplane Flight Sets Course Toward Honolulu
A six-plane U S Navy seaplane flight departed from San Francisco bound for Honolulu. The flotilla aims to cover about 480 nautical miles and reaches midnight en route. Fog disrupted part of the journey as two aircraft detoured via the Mellons for part of the distance.
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Ban Francisco
United States Navy
Thelulu
Appointment of Trade Commissioners Progress Report
The Minister for Commerce Mr Stewart stated the special committee handling applicants for Trade Commissioner posts in Canada Batavia and New Zealand is progressing well and an announcement should be ready by month end.
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Melbourne
Mr. Stewart
Canada
Batavia
New Zealand
Canberra to close No 4 Camp plan vocational training
Minister of the Interior Mr Perkins moves to close No 4 Camp in Canberra due to size and health concerns. Plans favored by Mr Nangle for vocational training in plumbing carpentry and motor mechanics with about 60 students and a future vocational farm to develop practical skills. A public meeting on February 6 will discuss the scheme and support from residents.
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Mr. Perkins
No. 4
Police
Department of Health
Canberra
Lold
Perkina
J. Nangie
New South Wales
Nangie
Nangle
Cam
Parkins
Perkins
Mr. Nangle
Major Hutchin
M.P
Stacey
Milk Blockade Ends in Chicago Truce Reached
Chicago milk dispute ends as producers and dealers sign a truce pending arbitration. Milk deliveries to resume immediately and farmers across the affected area are notified by radio.
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Chicago
New Police Chief Named in Queensland
Cabinet appoints Mr. C. J. Carroll chief inspector of the Taxation Department as Commissioner of Police to succeed retiring Mr. Ryan early next year in Brisbane.
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Brisbane
C. J. Carroll
Taxation Department
Ryan
Court to decide on money found at church grounds
The ownership of £286 found by two children in the grounds of the Methodist Church at Hurlestone Park will be decided by the Supreme Court. The children have filed a claim and secured legal representation.
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Sydney
Hurlestone Park
Supreme Court
Mollison Receives Johnson Memorial Trophy for Atlantic Flight
Mr. J. A. Mollison won the Johnson Memorial trophy awarded for the best feat of air navigation in a civil Atlantic flight. The trophy was presented today in recognition of this notable aviation achievement.
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Melbourne
J. A. Mollison
Johnson
Commonwealth departments move to Canberra before June
Three government departments will transfer from Melbourne to Canberra by June 30 under Cabinet plans. The Interior Minister Mr. Perkins named the Auditor-General's Dept nine officers the Prime Minister's development branch ten officers and the Attorney-General's bankruptcy branch two officers. The Commerce central staff 37 officers will move later this year.
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Commonwealth
Melbourne
Canberra
Mr. Perkins
Auditor-General's Department
Prime Minister's Department
Attorney - General's Department
Department of Commerce
Decisive battle looms in Shanghai as reports unfold
Growing conviction here follows Fukien reports of a planned decisive clash within days between government troops and rebels. Dispatches describe high tensions and preparations as Shanghai braces for a major confrontation likely to shape the conflict's near term trajectory.
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Shanghai
Fukien
Bruce to Leave London in February
The Australian High Commissioner Mr. Bruce is expected to depart London in the third week of February if financial and other tasks are completed. He aims to finish the final conversion early in February.
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MR. Bruce
London
8. M. Bruce
Australia
Manchukuo Seizure of Soviet Documents Deepens Rail Dispute
In Shanghai on Wednesday Manchukuo authorities forcibly seized official Soviet documents related to the Chinese Eastern Railway. The move escalates tensions between the Soviet Union and Japan over railway control with implications for territory and supply lines amid a broader dispute.
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Shanghai
Japan
Manchukuo Po
Stavisky Scandal Targets Paris Officials and Police Reform
In Paris on the Stavisky affair the prefect of Paris M Chiappe faces calls to resign over not revealing Stavisky’s records. Premier Chautemps aims to merge national police with Surete Generale to oust Chiappe. Bayonne magistrates seek lifting immunity for deputy Bonneure amid alleged election expenses paid by Stavisky. Warrants target Du Barry and Camille Aymard over multi million franc payments.
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Paris
Stavisky
M. Chiappe
Paria
Stavinky
M. Chautemps
Surete Generale
Scotland Yard
Chamber of Deputies
Interior
Bayonne
M. Garat
M. Tissier
M. Bonneure
M. du Barry
Stavisky’s Farewell Letters Sent Before Death
A French note by Stavisky to his wife and children outlines goodbye, guidance, and hopes for their future. He speaks of leaving them to start anew, urges honesty and propriety, and explains his disappearance as a shield for others from the consequences of his actions.
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Paris
Kruger
Stavisky
Earth
Cycling stars may visit Australia for centenary championships
Overseas cycling stars are likely to visit Australia to compete in the centenary championships if guarantees are provided. The article mentions Santhall, a former amateur cycling champion from England who has recently turned professional.
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Arekely
Australia
Santhall
England
Wool higher at New Zealand sales
Wellington New Zealand reports prices for fine wools rising at the Well sales. The strong market established earlier continued, with prices maintaining the general level seen at the December sale.
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N.Z
Wellington
Neral Ievel
City Butchery Deal Signals Canberra Trade Shift
Canberra business changes this year include the Federal Capital Butchering Co. Ltd purchasing Swan Brothers Ltd to centralise four former butcheries. J B Young Ltd at Kingston plans extensions, while City stores remodel departments. New tenants take over Hayes and Russell premises as expansion continues.
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Canberra
Swan Brothers Ltd
Federal Pital Butchering Co. Ltd
J. B. Young Ltd
Kingston
Swan Brothers
Federal Capital Butcher‘ing Company Ltd
Aince
J. B. Hibberson
J. Allen
City
8. J. Keegan
Manuka
Federal Capital Butchering Co. Ltd
Giles Street
Hayes and Russell Ltd
C. Barakat
G. Rodin
Queanbeyan
Josephine Frock
Textile strike moves to compulsory conference at court
A compulsory conference of parties to the textile dispute will be held at the Federal Arbitration Court at 10 am chaired by Deputy-Industrial Registrar Mr. Tarrant. Employers represented by Vicars Hughes and Wilkignon meet employees led by Russell Sykes and Spencer at aon to seek settlement. picketing reported in Orange and Bradfieldville areas as Amalgamated Textiles workers await instructions.
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Sydney
Mr. Tarrant
Federal Arbitration Court
Robert Vicars
John Vickers and Co. Ltd
F. W. Hughes
F. W. Hughes Proprietary Ltd
A. C. Wilkignon
Globe Worsted Mills
D. W. Russell
Textile Ep Union
F. Sykes and Spencer
Aon
Textile Workers’ Union
Orange
Evon
Unclear German Unemployment Report Cites Job Decline
A Berlin report notes a rise in registered unemployed persons by 343,000 as employment strength weakens. The data point to ongoing job losses and a broader decline in work opportunities amid a shifting economy.
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Berlin
Meat Exports Forum Amid Rumored British Restrictions
Mr Walker head of the Grassers Association warns meat producers across the state of looming British import restrictions. He urges strong Australian organisation and regulation of meat exports to secure markets for several years and proposes a British farmers visit to discuss bilateral matters with Australian groups.
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Sydney
Grassers’ Association
Walker
Son
Australia
England
Mussolini Endorses Vatican Campaign Against Unwomanly Sports
Signor Mussolini publicly backs the Vatican led effort against what it calls unwomanly athletics. The Fascist Feminine Association promotes swimming and walking yet restricts women to suitable activities while urging mothers to train for home life.
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Signoreen
Vatican
Fascist Feminine Association
Rot
Signor Mussolini
Cold Spell Halts Goverment Commerce Hearings
A severe cold spell interrupts government cases and commerce hearings. Officials postpone sessions as icy conditions disrupt travel and scheduling across multiple agencies and locations.
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