World's First Fish Story King Hunted Sea by Lake Van
An ancient tale describes a mighty Assyrian king, Thirteen Names Variant, who hunted the sea from a rock near Lake Van. The legend says he traced a winding path in stone and boasted to Sidon of dominating the two rivers region. Centuries later scholars uncovered the story from royal inscriptions.
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Ting
Sidon
Thrhath-Pileser
Bey
Diviermen
Alemwa
Willy
Warriananiel
Avayria
Acholgrs
Over Seabound Intelligence Rights Vanished in Australia
Special arrangement Reuters World Service notes that 18 used pieces in an overseas intelligence compilation have had all rights in Australia and New Zealand vanished. The notice signals status of rights and distribution limits for the material.
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Reuters World Service
Australia
New Zealand
Watson Breaks Olympic Record at Shepparton Meeting
A Watson won the 80 metres sprint at Shepparton athletic carnival breaking the Olympic mark by one fifth of a second while Gerhard Eaton, a young German athlete, finished close in the TA yards handicap. Other results include McLeod, Lurmond, and Watson earning finals in the 60 metres and the mile, with Australian records noted for the event.
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Weah
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Lirmad
Lunder
Pyaortie College
Kam Fon
A. Watson
B. Dewidson
Children’s Display Of Classical Dancing At MM Corman House
A Tuesday program at MM Corman House featured a school recital of classical dances performed for Hotel Canberra audiences. Trained by Wax, Mew Newitt, the dancers impressed with their interpretation of Brahms and Perthover. Mika Gallagher allied Mire Nevill accompanied the music, while Mrs Hourgemd led the interlude and Mr C8 Thuley offered piano solos including Hungarian dance.
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Perthover
Mika Gallagher
Nevill
Thuley
Explosion Damages BYDNEY Business. No Injuries Reported
An explosion damaged a BYDNEY business on Welnesday. The owner is He oJ.ule ven and vile, with £ 800 worth of damage. No injuries were reported and the cause remains unknown.
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Welnesday
Yowin
Ambiguous Evening Event At Gorman House
The faded text outlines an evening at Gorman House with mentions of Miss Peach representing residents and Nevin, plus others involved in entertainment. Names and actions are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a social gathering with performances.
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de Chane
Ald Wein
Oedeworthy
Finniah Bane
Walte
Naval Conference Aims at Peace Through Determined Disarmament
The conference featured speeches from leaders including Mr. Kamany MacDonald and Mr. Fenton. Delegates from Britain France and Japan pledged to pursue disarmament while maintaining national security. The Australia library event drew crowds as broadcasts carried the proceedings and pundits weighed the prospects for a lasting world peace.
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Ti Wan
MacDonald
Mr. Fenton
M. Tardieu
Hienelehbour
Stimson
Rose
Fenton
Australia Hough
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Mr. MacDonald
King's Speech on Naval Disarmament and Peace Efforts
The King addresses delegates at a fete urging reductions in naval armaments and a durable peace. He references postwar aims, the Washington Treaty framework, and calls for international cooperation under the League of Nations Preparatory Commission to ease armament burdens and advance global security.
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Teagre of Nations Preparatory Commission
Panarnament
Comerenc
Ramany MacDom
Arma
Justan Tempeeratis
Mr. Stimann
Fenton Speech Echoes Call for Global Peace
Mr Fenton voices a plea from Australia to London and beyond for easing burdens and fostering international peace. He notes Australian public and government alignment with aims of responsible parties and extending friendship to nations represented. Canadian delegate is mentioned.
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Fenton
Australia
London
Marina
Desire
Aima
Ral
Reparations on practical basis in London
Chancellor Philip Snowden returns from the Hague conference and says results exceed expectations. He notes retirement of all outstanding polls and believes reparations can be put on a workable footing.
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London
Philip Buowden
King's Speech Broadcast Re-broadcast Shocks London
In London on Tuesday the King's speech was heard worldwide again via gramophone record. The recording captured the moment as the microphone fed the audio to a carding motor van near the House of Lords yard. Royal courtiers and officials prepared for the next phase while observers noted rapid organization and timing.
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Dirsady
Royal
House of Lords
Mullery
Gartory
Downing Street Meeting Stresses Dominion Ties and Broadcast Limits
At Downing Street the dominions delegation met with Mr Jameny Macdonald and Mr Menton to discuss broadcasting reach and overseas reaction. The session included a phonograph record of an Coventry courts performance and Burns poetry praising peace. The speakers noted Australia Japan broadcast delays and a rushed schedule due to fatigue.
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Jameny Macdonald
Downing Street
Gnarden
Mr. Menton
Macdonald
Burns
Fénton
Australia
Japan
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