Terrific Fire Destroys Victoria Dock Stores in Melbourne
A massive blaze at Victoria Dock in Melbourne destroyed cold stores, produce, trucks, and equipment, with losses near £500,000. The Port Wellington was damaged as debris showered the ship while crews battled flames. Ammonia containers exploded, and rescue teams planned measures as water was poured to contain the fire.
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Victoria Dock
Melbourne
Port Wellington
Mora Wolle
TBE
Oze
Woneera
Queen Mary to See Coronation Amid Fire Disaster
London reports a blaze at Port Wellington and five adjoining ships, with tragic losses including coal stores and parchment shipments. Fire crews battled the flames as ammonia condense sent blasts through the port, while onlookers watched meat stores and docks burn under a scorching, windy night.
Storm damages 2CA broadcasting station in Molonglo
A severe Canberra storm last night toppled serial masta at 2CA Broadcasting, cutting power and silencing the evening broadcast. Officials linked damage to overhead lines and mast supports, with repairs aimed for lunchtime service. Several city areas experienced outages as crews worked to restore full transmission.
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2CA
Molonglo
Canberra
Acton
City and
Braddon
Naval race Britain speeds programme biggest since 1916
London Monday reports the Admiralty plans eight 33,000 ton cruisers and three battleships to be laid down, aiming to surpass the 1837 rule for the empire defence build up. The Dominions back the effort with funds to fortify harbours, air forces and naval assets as part of the empire plan.
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London
Janus Vides
Maurice
Hunger Striker Parth and Prisoner Death Prompt Inquiry
A hunger striker Parth and a prisoner died after an alleged delay in release. The Returned-Soldiers' League and Wheatgrowers' Union demand a full inquest. A man named Ryans faced arson charges but was found not guilty by reason of temporary insanity and ordered to a mental hospital before later being deemed sane.
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Parth
Frrank Beane
Inez
Fyan
Swans
Ryans
Agricultural Bank
Abolition Likely In NZ Arbitration For Grievances
Reports indicate abolition of arbitration likely in New Zealand as government officials pursue new methods to address workers grievances. The court controlled system is said to have failed, prompting potential changes. This afternoon the Treasings works operated at full pressure while lambs and cattle were drafted to yards to offset lost time.
Prison riot at Ontario reform school spirals to escape
Convicts seized control at the Ontario reformatory, setting fires and smashing lights. Scores fled as the interior was wrecked. three guards injured and many inmates unaccounted for by midnight as police and troops responded to restore order.
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Quelph
Ontario
Ontario Reformatory
Parsons
Alflolas Aif
Uarde
London
Alamance
Mall
Gerimmoke
Pollca
Franco
Branco
Spain
Morocco
General Franco Sees Communist Offensive as Futile
Fragmented OCR reads that Franco declared the Rumsian communist offensive would fail, noting cautious objectives and a vision of revolutionary victory with happy homes and well paid work for all, while opposing drones and parasites.
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Germans Busy Air Activity In Spain
The Times correspondent reports in Spain that the Franco area shows no German occupation but uses the region indirectly for air operations. German airmen are active near Tetuan and Melilla, boarded at the Hotel Nationale Metilha. Loyalist forces attacked a building with bombs while a government tanker with 8,060,000 of petrol and fuel oil was claimed captured by insurgent forces.
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London
Melfi
the Times
Spain
Twtusr
Melilla
Sone
St Tetuan
Fore
Mide Poelalun
Desperae
Atorlaa
del Jano
Minister to Pay for Own Trip to Coronation London
Minister for Racial Services Mrc Hawking will cover his travel expenses for a trip to England for the coronation. He expects to be the sole NW Government representative in London during the ceremonies.
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Rydney
Mondey
Racial Services
Mrc
Hawking
England
London
United Front merges in London as three parties align
A London conference approved the formation of a United Front of the Iontia League, Todapenitent Labour Party, and the Communist Party. A joint manifesto calls for unity among workers, a 40 hour week, pensions, bank nationalisation, and opposition to the government, naming Cripps Pollitt Maxton and others. The Times labeled the move a political blow to Labour.
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London
Bundsy
Iontia League
Todapenitent Labour Party
Communist Party
Labour Trade Union
Mane Strugght
Mallon
Earvine
The
Stock Exchange
Cripps
Harry Pollitt Gaxtacher
CS Maxton
Penns
the Times
Labovr
United Frost
Country team chosen for Canberra cricket tour
The Southern District country team to meet the English Eleven at Canberra on February 10 and 11 was announced by selectors. Captain is Clam Hill of Yass with vice captain C Jackson. eight districts represented including four from FCT cricket district and one from the Territory. Strong all rounders named across eight districts, with J McGRATH and HB Williams among others.
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Canberra
Broken Hill
Coms
F.C.T. Cricket District
Clam Hill
C. Jackson
Yass
J. McGrath
Moss Vale
Southern Districts Cricket Associat
Ion
Sly
HB. Williams
Dubbo District Cricket Association
J. Edlington
Federal Capital Territory Cricket Associatem
Memra
L.J. Thornber
A. Stafford
R. Henson
Nomina T Hogs
Albury
Cadberra
Maderar
Angry husband's protest press persecution in London
An aggrieved husband denounces perceived press persecution in London in a New Year’s letter to the Times. He claims his wife’s private life was stalked, alleging intimidation by reporters and a push for sensational exposure by a yellow press, urging Parliament to protect privacy.
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London
Allen
Nero Hans
Vitor
Wcandil
Cartain
Trekking Home Big Consignment Of Equipment
A fragmented dispatch from Sydney reports a large consignment of gear including lorries and military items being moved for a Riyal Baill iry Cottage operation. The text is garbled with many unreadable terms but indicates official officers and stat units preparing for a February 2 action.
Board declines to state names hush policy test
A local board adopts a hush policy and declines to identify individuals involved. Officials cite privacy and process integrity while outlining that certain records remain confidential. Community members seek transparency amid ongoing deliberations and potential future disclosures.
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Thall
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Cramer
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Esa
Electricity Branch
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Siate
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Empire Defence
Hunger Striker
Ciao
Madrid
United Front
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Dennet
Justee
L. Josselyn
Parkes and District Cricket Association
C. Kelly
Federal Capital Terring Cricket
F. Leahy
Goulburn
J. Hill
Torr Drake
Soren
Bamire
Tanala Association
Tenis
Duke OF Kent
Duntroon
Sydney
Moosey
Riyal Bailliry
Duntroom
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