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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 28, 1937

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Great American Flood Threatens Cities and Homes

A sweeping flood across the Ohio River basin intensifies warnings of wholesale evacuations in Tennessee Kentucky Missouri Arkansas and the Mississippi Valley. Millions homeless as rivers rise to record levels with levee breaches feared. Police and federal troops mobilize as boats vaccines and supplies arrive. catastrophic inundation affects Indiana Illinois Kentucky Ohio and beyond.

Chicago Ohio America United States Army Tennesee Kentucky Missouri Arkansas Mississippi Valley Auch Wuany Miamisaippi Tinhoin West Virginia New York

Quist Defeated by Hopman in Australian Championship Upset

In Sydney on Wednesday Harry Hopman stunned defending champion Adrian Quist in four sets to claim a surprising victory at the Australian tennis championships. Hopman, normally stronger in doubles, edged Quist in a tightly fought match after a long contest, signaling a bold upset for the title holder.

Sydney Harry Hopman Adrian Quist Hopman Bee Muuch

Soviet Trial Reveals German Engineer Confession

In Moscow on Tuesday a German engineer named Alan testified he participated in sabotaging party plants and sought to impede Soviet production. He admitted accepting help from a German intelligence contact during a Berlin visit and agreed to advocate for German machine industry.

Moscow Alen Germany Ale Btein Adratzeloh Simmupiet Party Stroylofy Helens Ten Hich Citcern Berlin

Pioneers Dumped Near Melbourne Church Sparks Appeal

The Rev. B Mine of Parkwood Presbyterian seeks ministerial assurance after reports of a pile of pioneer remains dumped near his Melbourne church. He asked authorities to stop the desecration, addressing the consistory amid congregation concerns.

Melbourne Me. Lind B. Mine Parkwood Presbyterian Chitrab Wassirance Elf Codie Cuaure

Fighting in Spain War News in Madrid Turmoil

Reports from Madrid detail intense artillery exchanges causing civilian casualties daily. General Midja reportedly assumes control over food supplies and orders immediate measures, including substitution of weapons and wartime controls amid rapid political shifts.

Madrid Tunwiiay Midja

Jardine Slams Cricket Barracking in London Speech

Atr. D. R. Jardine voiced strong views in London today on international testing and English county cricket. He warned barracking harms the game and urged dignity, saying Australia has earned respect while English fans undermined the sport with jeers and taunts.

Auutralia Crlex

Disappearance of Southern Cloud Still Unsolved After Expedition

A search party including Inspector Ath, Mr Brita, and Mr Baker, with several civilians, traveled 34 miles toward Burrinjuck by car and lorry. Four miles into rugged terrain they found a rock with markings, raising hopes then dashed as the object proved to be a strange display. The expedition ended in fatigue and disillusion, while writer Hughselin-Jurt urged patience and reflection on the human cost of pursuit.

London Tve Warlamen Arthur Greanwood Labour House of Commons Greenwoood Iack Uke House Ainretove Mr. Greenwood Anus Greenwood Monpollian-Vickers Ehays Sabainge Sir Sarnue Alttes Samuel Hoare Bovkyarda Nendle Samme Batanel Hoare Aubinleine Snd Hota Shin Ynigght Owsaa Jong Jong Ahaxp Gydney Ath Mr. Brita Bt J. Baker Burrinjuck Murrumbidgee Hika Baker Mr. Jar Anq Duake

Dying Kick Mentioned In NSW Cricket Debate

Reg Herford, a four committee member of the NSW, comments on Jardine's remarks. The cricket association recalls a dying horse metaphor, comparing Jardine to a failing push, suggesting Jardine is finished after a botched kickoff.

Bydney Witdnonday Jardine Reg Herford NSW

Adelaide Test Cricket Squad Adjusts for Fourth Match

Australian cricket officials report all chambers in the team ready for the fourth test at Adelaide. Bradman has recovered from a strain and practiced nets today. McCormick and Flackwood- Ashworth reported as available. Players traveled from Sydney and were cleared for selection.

Adelaide Weducatng Arionce Ottale Cee Bradmain Nets Partlewin Siy

Mascot Fatality at Melbourne Airport Captain Johnston Commentary

The controller of civil aviation briefed on the Mascot disaster, reporting that limited capacity hindered aircraft control during takeoff. Captain Tomaston responded to prior remarks as May Bradford and two others were reported dead at Mascot on Sunday.

Melbourne Givil Aviation Johnston Hmitat Toamaton Hr 'A. Podd Bradford Kived Mascot

British Aircraft Runaway Crash Injures In Australia

A British aircraft incident in Australia left a young woman dead and several injured as a bus company and industry figure faced disruption. Authorities reported a driver was questioned as two others were treated and released from hospital. The crash disrupted plans to manufacture American planes in the region.

Aydney Aimlbourne Warya Australia Perkhil Rowe An Tlirthier McHond Toxoher Cislon Rianne Avateatin

New Regency Bill Defines Heir Apparent in Britain

London report notes a bill to be introduced by Prime Minister Baldwin in the House of Commons. The draft includes a clause stating Princess Elizabeth is the sole heir presumptive beyond doubt, clarifying royal succession criteria.

London Mr. Baldwin House of Commone Elizabeth

Sydney Macquarie Street Replanned Extensive Building Programme

A major redevelopment on Sydney Macquarie Street unfolds with an extensive building programme. The plan updates public spaces and infrastructure, coordinating new construction with heritage preservation efforts and anticipated civic improvements.

Opera rehearsal tragedy shocks Sydney crowd

Reported first night rehearsal of the New Law Courts opera ends in a fatal dagger wound to a singer. Doctors state the wound fatal but some claim it was trivial. Police questioned staff as plans for rebuilding Parliament House and hospital proceed amid official announcements.

Lawrence Bterzin Texas Btéraini Michelt Culde Pigtta Sydney Opera oBlciate Sydney “Hospital Tibbett Parliament House Con Iservatorium of Music

Detectives Seek Weapon and Clarify Fatality Claim

Detectives work to locate the weapon and verify the fatality claim, disputing any suggestion that a non lethal ax caused injuries. Officials insist the incident may have involved accidental harm and continue investigations.

Fire destroys warehouse as gas cylinder explodes

Fire crews fight a blaze in Sydney as 3000 gallons of memtoal foam fail to extinguish. A gas cylinder exploded at the height of the fire sending timber debris across the street and showering bystanders with blazing wreckage. Residents described fear as flames rippled through the warehouse and nearby hotel.

Sydney

Armed man captured in hut after dawn arrest

A disordered report states an armed man was caught by police before dawn on Tuesday morning near a hut. The suspect offered no resistance and was taken into custody as officers pursued him through the residence area.

Melhourne Reynolds Niirin North Meas Warregit Willi Polles Nyoldg

Unclear fragment on Australian manufacturing industry progress

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Australian production and British machines with unreadable phrasing. The text references industry activity and machine availability but remains incoherent and lacks identifiable people, places, or dates.

Wife Enticed Away by Father in Family Dispute

A wife was allegedly enticed away by her husband’s father during a family dispute. Charles Matthey testified that the matter was arranged at a meeting. The case centers on terms of return and parental involvement in the separation.

Charles Matthey Mtg Tor Welt Mandi Termon

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