Rich iron find reported near Portland Roads in Australia
A report from the Royal Australasian survey states a rich iron ore deposit was located west of a gold bearing area near Portland Roads. Preliminary estimates suggest a large vein with potential economic value, while aerial photography was delayed by bad weather. Further survey planned if weather allows.
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Forth Australis
Portland Roads
Haid
Cape Vore
Gample Kaken
Omelala
Jerge Auimbor
Iron Range
Royal Austrasian Air Force
Eineres
MP to force issue on broadcasting prompt approval
London reports MP Benest Thurtle plans to ask in the House whether the text of a recent broadcast was promised to the Broadcasting authorities for approval before airing. He argues the interview touched on the ex-King and divorce, cautioning the corporation against offending a large readership while noting the Archbishop's address may fit the same category.
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London
Benest ‘Thurtle
House of Commonaea
Thurtie
Gadaees
Turtle Séden
Brogdosating Corporation
Dresden
Referendum Campaign In Art of the Coin
A fragmented account notes attempts to mobilize campaign activity across states. Mentions representatives and a committee, with unclear roles and dates. The text references local handling under direction but lacks concrete details or outcomes.
Bennett backs abdication remark in Commons
Ottawa reports former prime minister Bennett defended abdication as unnecessary to debate while in the House of Commons. The piece notes his stance followed his visit to Australia and references his record on leadership. A separate item mentions a church theft: Connaughton parish funds including the Sunday collection and poor box money stolen.
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Ottawa
Howe of Commons
Canada
Te. Bennett
Ebel
Connaughton
Father Connaughton
Intervention Italy and Germany May Revise Ideas
London dispatch reports Rome and Berlin may drastically revise proposals after Valencia Government claims. The Valencia manoeuvre prompts charges of fraud while calls grow to evacuate volunteers already fighting in Spain under international accord terms.
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London
Rome
Iaw
Valencia
Wallan
Spal
Royal Family Memorial Service at Sandringham
Royal family members assemble at Sandringham for the king's memorial service on Wednesday with the Duke of Windsor absent. Private service expected at Sandringham Church with the royal family walking there, conducted by Rev A R Fuller. Only a few servants attend, no choir or music.
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London
The
Royal Taunily
Duke of Windsor
Sandringham
King George V
Mary
Bareland
Duke of Gloucester
Duke of Kent
Tomarrow
George
Royas
County Council Clashes Over Power Station Advice
The County Council rejects expert advice on Bunner Power Station plans. Mackay pushes for authority to spend 485000 on electrical goods. Council debate highlights tensions between technocrats and politicians as state cabinet probes the decision.
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Rydney
Forbes
Maclay
Carmcil
Botty
Nix
Rydney Gawnty Council
Lenow LindercTtesnseoes
ENE “Groentelven
Metropolitan Vickers
Tahfein
Brougs
Ral Electric Ltd
G Mey Muchag-Simiat
Gineer Jo
Abatralia
Gounell Leo
Mackey
Arthur Molihone
Gousfit
Lloyd
Mackay
Zne
Mackay Ehouse
Missing Antarctic Survey Party Found Safe Aboard Discovery
Colonial Office reports the Antarctic research party, missing after the Discovery voyage, has been located by HMAS Ajax and whaling vessels. The party returned to the Discovery to continue data gathering on whale stocks, with Captain Scott’s expedition referenced and plans for potential restart in 1935.
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London
Colonial Office
Ajax
Montyereary
Scott
Bnglas
Iite
J. H
New Zealand
Falkland
Tamas Walker
Admiralty
Hiasor
Ieutenant Waller
Fox
Fali
Ta Vanda
Palestine Difficulties Faced by Royal Commission
The Royal Commission on Palestine reports to Britain that unrest requires deeper scrutiny. Lord Peel and Vice-Chairman Sir Horace Walkers acknowledge the seriousness of the situation and note both Jews and Arabs feel they were not fully heard. The commissioners plan a brief Egyptian visit for a two day session.
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Rusalem
Royat Commission
Palestine
Lord Peal
Tinglana
Horace
Pagmbetsh
Peel Sid Sore
Egypt
Mallu
Butter flood surrounds Amelbourne fire scene
A bizarre butter spill covers lakefront and docks near Amelbourne after a large blaze. Government agents and crewmates battled flames as thousands of pounds of butter inundated wharves and railway tracks, hampering salvage efforts and raising fears of further spread. A freak wind-driven outbreak complicated containment at the harbor.
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Amelbourne
Te Ora Yester
Government Dotatores Et Viexsria
Wharfa Aid
Imuen
Yetowaru
Mtran
Rai
Flemen
Vines Triumph In Close London Tennis Match
In Boston reported coverage Vines defeated Perry in a tight tennis clash 6-4 0-2 7-5, securing consecutive sets. The match featured long rallies, service breaks, and a disputed ace as Vines clinched the win amid crowd excitement.
Still at Large Escaped Convicts in Ontario Riots
Still at large in Guelph after a major escape from a reformatory. About twenty of more than one dozen convicts fled yesterday during riots. Acting Premier Nixant promised no new penalties if fugitives surrender. A crew of workmen repairs the damaged institution as prisoners report grievances and fear parcels from outside. The number at large later dropped to 29 as military returns reduce the threat.
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Guelph
Nrge
Ontario
Nixant
Plimbera, Electriciana
Rebel Sea Action Near Parla Reported by Insurgents
Disjointed dispatch claims rebel warships bombarded Barcelona and Parla, with 40 shells fired toward the coast and an engineer injured. Insurgents press for advances along the coast, while Madrid endures war’s hardship and the defence committee regroups amid shifting leadership and Soviet ties.
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London
Cape ‘Sebastian
Barcelona
Mts
Alamnanca
Tugee
Canat
Madrid 14
Defence Committee
Duny Rurnaa
Fee
Alreste
Nberty
Ruawin Snd Maenberg
At- Peta
Coronation Fete Planned Across Sydney Over Three Days
Sydney outlines a three day coronation celebration beginning May 11 with a combined religious service at Town Hall. May 12 is a public holiday marked by official religious services a lord mayor luncheon and harbour fireworks. May 13 features a school children festival with holidays adjusted to fit the celebration.
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Sydney
Depht
Relief clothing consignment questioned by council
Sir Archdale Parkhill noted a large shipment of clothing sent to the county council for distribution to the unemployed may include some poor quality items. A district member, Jamey, communicated concerns about the overall quality and potential misjudgments in the distribution.
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Tuendaya
Archdale Parkhill
Jamey
Dintriet
Tlm
Petrol price reduction expected by distributors
An adverse report notes an announced cut in petrol prices by distributors, following market talks and price conferences last August. Several companies reportedly plan to enforce a lower selling price to the public, reducing retailers' profits.
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Aydney
Togas
Id. & Wale
Ilesly
Resnejlera
Sompunlea
Repelle
Shah Objects To French Joke Amid Exhibition Controversy
A garbled report notes Shah protesting a French joke linked to a 1987 exhibition. The fragment mentions a sublication or pamphlet about Tran, a branch parliament, and referenced cancellations affecting participation. The readable content is fragmented and unclear.
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Shah
Pahs
Bia
Jeantyn
Doha
Turmae
Kidnappers Hold Suspect in Matt Kay Case
Police hold two suspects in the search for the 10 year old Matt Jon Kay found murdered after kidnapping. Federal and state investigators extend inquiries across Southern California as two men are detained for questioning. One man is believed to have carried the boy’s sweater in a nap bag, while another was taken for interrogation. A third suspect remains in custody as authorities pursue leads across multiple jurisdictions.
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Angeles
Matt Jon Kay
California
Cmse
Palia
South Africa considers bill amid Jewish influx uproar
Prime Minister Hertzog warns about Jewish arrivals sparking anxiety among non Jews in Auth Africa. A proposed measure, deemed not genocide, passed second reading by 69 votes to 35.
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Bo Dary
Genéral Hertzog
Jawa
Hertzog
Australia name team for Adelaide Test clash amid doubt over captaincy
Australia announced its Melbourne selection for the Adelaide Test with Badcock and Bradman among stars. Omitted are Oldfield and McCormick, while Gregory and Chipperfield feature as change bowlers. Captaincy uncertainty hangs over a decision likely soon, with O'Reilly keeping a vital end and Bowlers listed include PlEetwood-Huth and McCormick pending fitness.
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Melbourne
Australia
Adelaide
Badcock
C. G. Bradman
A Brown
Fiegleton
C ‘Smith
Ginger Cormick
AL Oldie O'Reilly
K. Mo
Tennderatay
Snelmon
Gregory
Auatraia
Pleetwood-Huth
O'aitty
McCormick
Sydney
Chipperselé
McCabe
Jim
Chippernsia
Tina
Jean
Cblin
Mol
Cormick
O'Reilly
Bleetwood-Smith
Queensland
Brixbane
Miccess
Leliverien
Tong
Gregory E
Robins
Bartcock
Belvere
Chipperfield
Securate
C. Dowler
qWite
Test Players Withdrawn from Shield Fixture
The Senctuary oF sa theory of 2.8.W Cricket Association announced after talks with players that the selected test squad would withdraw from the State team to meet Victoria on Friday. The move, approved by the association, follows a conference between players chosen for the fourth test and the executive committee.
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Mtr. Hepton
W. Cricket Association
Tesued
Vietorie
Victorian “Association
Accus Wire Sregary
Wreetoraod
Nsw
Marks
Cheetham
Beanee
Birth of Swedish Princess Reported in Dager of Prwictos
A report notes the birth of a Swedish princess, with details from the dager of Prwictos Abayla. The item highlights the royal birth and mentions the naming and initial royal significance.
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Dager
Prwictos Abyla
Plane crash near Cairns claims lives and injures
A Cairns Towneville flight ended in a fatal impact with Mary Schipke 38 among the injured. A one year old boy and pilot sustained injuries while rescuers and onlookers helped pull survivors from the spray spill. Doctors reported a fatality at the scene and a drowning victim.
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Mary Schipke
St Cairns
Teather
Bredatich
Cairne
Thar
Haynde
Amcore
Fredarick Schip
Starr
Raynor
Three Drowned In Boat Capsize Near Darkness
Tragedy unfolds as three men die when their boat overturns in darkness on a Hobart waterway. Survivors recount efforts to reach the bank and a boatman aids in rescue attempts amid the wreckage. Police and fishermen filed statements as authorities investigated the incident and recovered bodies.
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Wengheam
Mane
Marviver
Herry Baines
Aetage
Hobart
John’ Williaas
Miles McVay
Yantman
Sadies Ware
Rujnoe
Bundlay
Roberton
Election Novelties and Voter Symbols Detailed
The piece notes voters using symbols to mark choices with figures like a plough, a hookah, a hurricane and other emblems. It describes efforts to engage illiterate voters and how single symbols were allotted to candidates, with depictions on rosters and ballots.
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Tor” Thrase
Ewan Che Law
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